Renew the Levy That Keeps Stayton’s Parks & Pool Open.
The current Parks & Pool levy expires in 2026. This measure renews and updates that funding so Stayton can continue operating the community pool and maintaining our parks. This measure replaces the current levy that expires June 30, 2026.
- 11 parks and natural areas supported
- 138 acres of parks and open space maintained
- Stayton Family Memorial Pool operations protected
- Official city resource links included
Five-year local option levy for parks and pool operations beginning July 2026.
Replacing the current $0.50 levy that expires June 30, 2026.
The cost
This measure replaces and updates an existing levy
Stayton residents are already paying a Parks & Pool levy.
- The current levy is $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value
- It expires June 30, 2026
- This measure replaces that expiring levy
Why your tax statement matters
This is the value used to calculate your property taxes. It appears on your Marion County property tax statement and is usually lower than market value.
This is what your home might sell for. It is not used to calculate this levy.
Find your AV, divide by 1,000, then multiply by 0.985 to estimate your yearly levy amount.
Enter your assessed value
Why is the rate higher?
The current levy was set years ago. Since then:
- Costs to operate the pool have increased
- Park maintenance costs have increased
- Staffing, utilities, and repairs cost more
This updated levy helps continue current services, not expand them.
Without this levy, the cuts get real.
For years, the Parks & Pool Levy has helped fund the maintenance of Stayton’s parks and operation of the Stayton Family Memorial Pool.
The current levy expires in 2026. Without renewal, the City would lose that funding.
Funding that currently supports parks and the community pool will expire. Possible impacts include:
- Pool closure risk
- Reduced park upkeep
- Planned improvements canceled
- Potential park closures
- Parks and pool operations continue
- Maintenance and upkeep supported
- Public access protected
- Future improvements can move forward
A voter-friendly official source for background, facts, and city information
Use this source for the ballot date, levy rate, and assessed-value explanation.
Continued operations for Stayton's parks and the Stayton Family Memorial Pool, including staffing, maintenance, utilities, supplies, and facility upkeep.
No. This measure replaces the existing Parks & Pool Levy that expires in 2026.
Without voter approval, the current levy funding will end.
Costs to operate parks and the pool have increased over time.
The updated rate helps ensure the City can continue providing park maintenance, recreation programs, and pool operations for the community.
Help renew the Parks & Pool Levy.
Community support is important to renewing the levy that helps maintain Stayton’s parks and pool.
Donate to Keep Stayton Livable PAC
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Keep Stayton Livable PAC
PO Box 248
Stayton, OR 97383-0248