Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges can issue general obligation bonds only if they have voter approval of a bond levy authorizing them to do so. OSBA resources will help you understand the election process and give you tools to be successful in your campaign.
Oregon School Bond Manual
2024 Bond Manual
Oregon School Construction Contract Manual
2024 Oregon School Construction Contract Manual
Election Material from the Oregon Secretary of State
Election-related publications are available free on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website: http://sos.oregon.gov. Click on “Voting & Elections,” then “Manuals, Forms, Tutorials and Election Laws,” then “Manuals & Quick Guides.” These manuals will be especially helpful:
- Campaign Finance Manual
The Campaign Finance Manual includes information about Oregon campaign finance law. It is intended to provide committees and persons required to file independent expenditures with information about the requirements of campaign finance reporting. - County, City and District Initiative and Referendum Manual
This manual is intended to provide an overview of the county, city and district initiative and referendum processes. - Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees – ORS 260.432
This manual details allowable and restricted activities, consistent with ORS 260.432 and advice from the Attorney General.
