November 7, 2023 4:20 a.m.

Tuesday is the deadline for voters to return their ballots in a special district election for the Oakland School District.

Voters are being asked to approve a $6 million bond measure to renovate schools and replace a gymnasium. The district has said that passage of the proposal would result in it receiving a $4 million State of Oregon grant. The estimated tax rate is $1.15 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Kathy Stutzman of the County Elections Division said ballots can be mailed in but must be postmarked by Tuesday. They can also be taken to the County Clerk’s Office, which will be open until 8:00 p.m. Ballots can also be returned to a drop box located in front of Sutherlin City Hall on East Central Avenue.