Benton County elections

Ballots: A big new drop box for N. Albany

Written January 20th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 13 responses.

This big new ballot drop box caught my eye in the North Albany Shopping Center the other day. What’s the story here, I wondered.

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: ballot drop boxes, Benton County Clerk, Benton County elections, may 17 primary, North Albany Shopping Center

Benton initiative: Better way of voting

Written October 15th, 2016 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 6 responses.

One proposal on the Nov. 8 ballot in Benton County would slightly change the way we vote, and if we adopt it, we might set an example for Oregon that could improve the way our government works.

Posted in: Uncategorized
Tags: Benton County elections, Howard Dean, Measure 2-100, ranked choice voting

Measure numbers: Puzzle no more

Written May 8th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 3 responses.

Why are our local ballot measures so mysteriously and awkwardly named? The answer is embarrassingly simple, but I didn’t know it until my curiosity finally got the better of me and I looked it up.

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Benton County elections, Linn County elections, May 19 election, measure numbers