ElectionWednesday, November 4
Eugene's clean energy fund measure led with 58% yes in early results
The Daily Eugene team
If you voted on Eugene's Measure 20-388, early numbers are in. Preliminary results as of 9:21 p.m. Tuesday put the clean energy fund at 58% yes and 42% no. Those are unofficial, and full results are on the Oregon Secretary of State's website.
Yes votes led on two of three Lane County measures early
Source: KEZI
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Oakridge ambulance tax | 36% |
| Eugene clean energy fund | 58% |
| Western Lane ambulance levy | 81% |
The fund would pay for climate and energy projects. The city would decide which businesses count as a "large retailer," a process that could take up to six months, so voters decided before knowing. Walmart, Target and some banks are potential candidates. Supporter Britney Vancitters says Portland, which started a 1% surcharge in 2019, has not seen price increases. Opponents at Stop the Hidden Tax say the costs would show up in prices.
- Fee: 2% on certain large businesses
- Applies to: over $1 billion in national gross profits
- Also needs: over $500,000 in Eugene gross profits
- Exempt: most groceries, medicines and health care