Lincoln County’s veterans levy appears to be passing, barely. However, according to the final, official count posted Tuesday, the results are close enough to require a hand recount.
Lincoln County Clerk Amy Southwell told KLCC Tuesday that she’s still finalizing details with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, but plans to create a six-person committee to hand count the roughly 14,000 ballots next week. She estimates the recount will take about a day and a half.
Tuesday’s final release showed "yes" leading by just 15 votes.
The levy would create dedicated funds for local veterans services.
More than 11% of Lincoln County’s population are veterans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
