By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider Oceansiders who are registered to vote in Tillamook County should receive their ballots in the mail this week. While the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet covers most elections…
Category: Election News
TLT Increase is Bad for Our Community; Letter to the Voters from Local Hotel Operators
Tillamook County residents will shortly be voting on an increase in the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT). This is paid by visitors who spend the night and is being raised at the same…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES: Tillamook County Transportation District Board
There’s an election for many special districts and boards – these local special districts are the very foundations of our communities — water and sewer districts, school districts, fire boards and more….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES: Tillamook Bay Community College Board
There’s an election for many special districts and boards – these local special districts are the very foundations of our communities — water and sewer districts, school districts, fire boards and more….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY ELECTION: Full House at South County Candidate Forum Friday April 11
EDITOR’S NOTE: The South County Candidate’s forum got off to a rocky start when several candidates indicated that they were not invited, but planned to attend. Then there was some concern about…
Transient Lodging Tax Proposed Increase
I have heard information both for and against the proposed increase to our Transient Lodging Tax. I understand this is the first request for an increase in the 10-year history of the…
Brandon Affolter Announces Candidacy for School Board Position #2 – For Kids, For Teachers, For Transparency
[Tillamook, OR] — Brandon Affolter has officially announced his candidacy for Tillamook School Board Position #2, bringing a lifelong commitment to education, community service, and youth development. With deep roots in Tillamook,…
Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) – Everything You Need to Know About TLT
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County has a measure on the May 20th ballot to increase the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) from 10% to 14% – for more information – https://www.tillamookcounty.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/clerk039s_office/page/69486/sel_801_tlt000.pdf By Doug Olson …
MOOVOTERS: Candidate Filing Deadline Tomorrow, March 20th for Special Districts Election in May
Hey MooVoters! We have some races!! And lots of candidates, but there’s plenty of room for others to file. What there isn’t much of, is time. Tomorrow, March 20th, 2025 is the filing deadline. To…
Hey MooVoters! Election Time is Coming Up – Special Districts Positions File by March 20th
Every two years, on odd numbered years, there are elections for Special Districts throughout the United States. There are over 50,000 Special Districts across the country. Special Districts are controlled by boards…