The fate of the Willamalane Parks and Recreation District’s levy is still too close to call. As of Thursday afternoon, the funding measure was passing by just 218 votes, according to preliminary results.
In the first few rounds of results, the levy appeared to be falling short.
With its passage still uncertain, Willamalane leaders have postponed upcoming budget meetings. If it fails, the district will need to cut about $1.7 million in services.
In a statement Wednesday, Willamalane Executive Director Michael Wargo said if the levy falls short, the district is “committed to serving our community and will find a way to continue to do so.”
The district already made about a million dollars in budget cuts last year.
If it passes, the average homeowner would pay an additional $49 a year.
According to the Lane County elections office, the next release of updated vote totals will come on Thursday, May 28.
