Washington County, OR. — Voters have approved Measure 34-346, renewing the Washington County Public Safety Levy that has funded essential public safety services for the past 25 years. Final certification of the vote is expected on December 1, 2025.
The levy continues to support countywide law enforcement response, jail staffing, prosecution, parole and probation supervision, victim services, juvenile justice programs, and the county’s Mental Health Response Team.
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett expressed appreciation for the community’s continued confidence in local public safety efforts. “I want to express my sincerest gratitude to the residents of Washington County for your trust and support,” Sheriff Garrett said. “In approving the Public Safety Levy, especially during this season of economic uncertainty, you have sent a powerful message: that public safety matters, and that you value the service of our deputies and professional staff who serve Washington County every day.”
District Attorney Kevin Barton also thanked voters for their endorsement. “We are so grateful that Washington County voters voiced their strong support for our public safety system by passing the public safety levy,” Barton said. “These results send a clear message that our community supports public safety, even during these difficult economic times.”
County officials noted that the levy’s renewal ensures continued funding for coordinated services that help keep Washington County “a safe place to live, work, raise families, and thrive.”
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