Annexation Benefits Stayton

This March, voters have the opportunity to vote on the Lambert annexation. There are several reasons why voters should approve this annexation as it will greatly benefit the City of Stayton and those of us living here.

More Money for Public Services

Adding these new homes will provide over $450,000 in property tax revenues annually for the City and State. This means increased police and fire services, more money for schools, parks and roads and it will help ease the tax burden on people living in Stayton.

Developer Paying the Costs

In addition to the usual cost of constructing all streets and utilities in the new addition, the developer is also paying for improving traffic flow on Shaff Road and Kindle Way, the extension and upgrading of area utilities, and a regional stormwater detention system. The development will also pay over $775,000 to Stayton for improving traffic, sewer, water and parks for future growth, and over $72,000 towards the Mill Creek Sewer system.

Reviewed and Approved by Planning Commission and City Council

The proposed annexation has already been reviewed and approved by City Staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council who have been elected to oversee and decide such matters. It satisfies the City’s criteria for need, design and compatibility.

Homes Will Be Built ‘As Needed’

The homes will be built as they are needed over a period of several years, not all at once.

Cost Savings for School District

This annexation will help defray the construction costs of off-site utilities and roads for the school district resulting in a cost savings of almost a million dollars for the new elementary school when it is constructed. The taxpayers of Stayton will directly benefit from these savings when the new school is built.

We support this plan because it adds to Stayton’s quality of life and we hope you’ll support it too.

From the owners of the property --the Lambert Family.

(This information provided by Bill Lambert, The Lambert Family)

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