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October 12, 2012
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Spring tax revolt continues in fall elections in Reedsport

REEDSPORT — A city charter amendment approved by voters in May hangs over November’s election for mayor and three council positions. The four positions have drawn a slate of candidates who favored Measure 10-119, which rolled back water and sewer rates and requires a public vote on all tax and fee increases. The measure received 60 percent approval. Mayor Keith Tymchuk, who is being challenged by Merv Cloe, said the measure will hinder the city and that voters did not comprehend what their votes would mean, a position shared by council candidates Ed O’Carroll, DeeDee Murphy and Linda McCollum. Council …

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The News-Review Updated Nov 6, 2012 07:44PM Published Oct 16, 2012 03:21PM Copyright 2012 The News-Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.