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2026 Local Option Levy

Local Option Levy Woodburn Fire District provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), fire prevention, and life safety services to approximately 40,000 people across 75 square miles. Our service area includes the cities of Woodburn and Gervais, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas of Marion County. The District responds to an average of 4,000 calls per year—an 80% increase since 2015. Increasing Call Volume and Overlapping Emergencies: Emergency call volume has increased 80% since 2015. Currently, calls overlap approximately 40% of the time, meaning multiple emergencies are happening simultaneously. The federal grant has enabled the District to staff two fire stations rather than just one. With two stations staffed, response times have been reduced to eight minutes or less. When only one station is staffed, the District must rely more heavily on mutual aid from neighboring agencies during overlapping calls. Depending on the location of the emergency, mutual aid response can take up to 20 minutes. Response Times and Community Impact: Maintaining staffing at two fire stations supports faster emergency response times for fire and EMS calls. Response times also influence a fire district's insurance risk rating. A stronger rating may help lower property insurance premiums for homeowners and businesses. Levy Rate and Cost: The proposed levy rate is $0.55 per $1,000 of assessed property value. $55 per year for a property assessed at $100,000 Approximately $110 per year (about $9.17 per month) for a property assessed at $200,000 For reference: The average assessed value in Woodburn is $211,115 The average assessed value in Gervais is $176,120 Questions? Fire Chief Jim Walker is available to answer questions: 📞 503-982-2630 ✉️ jim.walker@woodburnfire.com