Douglas County Ballot Measure Results: Glide School Bond Leads, Sutherlin Marijuana Ban Poised to Remain

ROSEBURG, Ore. Voters in several Douglas County communities weighed in on four local ballot measures Tuesday, with early results showing strong support for school improvements in Glide, a continued ban on marijuana businesses in Sutherlin and restrictions on psilocybin businesses in Reedsport.

According to unofficial results from the Oregon Secretary of State, three of the four measures are receiving majority support, while a proposal to repeal Sutherlin's existing marijuana business ban is trailing.

The results were last updated at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 3. Additional ballots remain to be counted, and none of the outcomes are final.

Glide School District: School Improvement Bond Leading

Voters in the Glide School District are showing strong support for Measure 10-216, which would authorize more than $16.5 million in bonds to improve school facilities, safety and capacity.

Measure 10-216 Results:

• Yes: 1,553 votes (63.41%)
• No: 896 votes (36.59%)

The measure currently leads by 657 votes.

If approved, the district would be authorized to issue up to $16,515,000 in bonds and receive an additional $6,126,000 in matching grant funding, bringing the total potential funding to approximately $22.6 million.

The funding would support improvements at Glide Elementary School, the district's middle and high schools, and its athletic complex.

At the elementary school, proposed projects include new classrooms, a multipurpose cafeteria, accessibility improvements and changes to the school's entryway.

Middle and high school improvements would include safety and accessibility upgrades, a new classroom building for middle school students and a multipurpose building.

The athletic complex would also receive improvements, including a new indoor practice facility and a building for community events, meeting rooms and district operations.

According to the official ballot summary, the $6.1 million matching grant is available only if voters approve the bond measure. If rejected, the funding would be redirected to another school district.

The district estimates the annual property tax rate would not rise above its current bond levy rate of $0.91 per $1,000 of assessed property value because existing bonds are being retired. The actual rate could vary depending on interest rates and assessed values.

Sutherlin: Marijuana Business Ban Repeal Trailing, Sales Tax Measure Leading

Sutherlin voters considered two related measures involving marijuana businesses and taxation, with early results showing different outcomes.

Measure 10-217: Repeal of Marijuana Business Ban

Measure 10-217 would repeal Sutherlin's existing prohibition on marijuana facilities following updates to city regulations.

The city has maintained restrictions on marijuana businesses since voters approved a ban in 2016.

Measure 10-217 Results:

• Yes: 1,298 votes (44.87%)
• No: 1,595 votes (55.13%)

The measure is currently failing by 297 votes.

If the results hold, Sutherlin's existing prohibition on marijuana facilities would remain in place.

Approval would have opened the door for marijuana businesses to operate within city limits under updated local regulations.

Measure 10-218: Three Percent Marijuana Sales Tax

While voters are currently rejecting the repeal of the business ban, a separate measure establishing a local marijuana sales tax is receiving substantial support.

Measure 10-218 would authorize a 3% local tax on retail marijuana sales within Sutherlin.

Measure 10-218 Results:

• Yes: 2,184 votes (76.23%)
• No: 681 votes (23.77%)

The measure is leading by 1,503 votes.

However, the tax measure is tied to Measure 10-217.

If the business ban remains in place, the proposed tax would remain inactive because marijuana retailers would not be permitted to operate within the city under the existing prohibition.

The two measures were presented separately to voters, allowing residents to decide whether marijuana facilities should be allowed and whether retail sales should be subject to a local tax.

Reedsport: Psilocybin Business Ban Receiving Strong Support

Reedsport voters appear likely to approve Measure 10-215, which would prohibit the establishment of psilocybin-related businesses within city limits.

Measure 10-215 Results:

• Yes: 950 votes (67.28%)
• No: 462 votes (32.72%)

The measure currently leads by 488 votes.

The vote follows previous action by Reedsport residents and city officials to restrict psilocybin businesses.

In November 2022, voters approved a temporary two-year ban on psilocybin-related businesses. The city later adopted Ordinance 2024-1215, establishing a permanent prohibition.

Measure 10-215 places the question before voters again, with early results showing more than two-thirds of participating voters supporting the restriction.

The measure concerns businesses providing psilocybin-related services within the city.

Results Remain Unofficial

All four measures remain unofficial as Douglas County continues processing ballots from Tuesday's election.

The largest percentage margin is currently in Sutherlin's marijuana sales tax measure, where more than 76% of voters support the proposal.

The Glide School District bond measure is also receiving a substantial majority, while Reedsport's psilocybin business ban is supported by more than 67% of voters.

Sutherlin's proposal to repeal its marijuana business ban is the only one of the four measures currently trailing.

The Douglas County Elections Division has scheduled additional unofficial results for Thursday, November 5, with certification expected by the end of November.

Residents can follow updated results through the Oregon Secretary of State's election website:

https://results.oregonvotes.gov/ResultsSW.aspx?type=CTYALL&cty=07&map=CTY

The Roseburg Receiver will continue reporting on local election results as additional ballots are counted.