SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield residents have approved a five-year fire and safety services local option levy with 68% of voters in favor.
The measure will increase the current levy by 15 cents, raising it to 53 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, starting Nov. 20-26.
The additional tax funds will not add services but will provide necessary funding for one of the city’s fire stations, currently operating at 75% funding under the existing levy…