Voters across three Portland area counties Tuesday approved some money measures and rejected others that total nearly $675 million in renewed or higher property taxes.
The measures set out to boost programs at the Oregon Historical Society, build a new fire station in Lake Oswego, bolster a massive park system in Washington County and pay for police operations or facilities in Tigard and Clackamas County.
Passing any money measures in today’s economic climate — as inflation reaches a three-year high and affordability remains top of mind — posed a hurdle. The total ask for the five measures was nearly $675 million, paid through property taxes over the next five to 30 years…