The_Jefferson_Exchange_05_04_2015_Hr1B.mp3
Jake Pieper explains why he thinks the levy will fail.
Curry County on the Oregon coast needs help. The loss of timber dollars from the federal government hit the county hard, and county services have been cut to the bone.
County leaders will try once again in the May 19th election to pass a levy to fund the sheriff's office. This one differs from past efforts in that the property tax rates would not be the same for residents inside and outside the cities in the county.
We hear from both sides of Measure 8-81 in this hour, separately.
The supporters, including Sheriff John Ward, will go first.
After a break, we visit with the opponents.
