MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford voters have until 8 p.m. tomorrow- Tuesday, Nov. 4- to return their ballots on Measure 15-238, a proposal to raise the city’s transient lodging tax to help fund the Creekside Quarter project.

Creekside Quarter Funding Measure Ballots Due

In a local election that could shape the city’s future downtown redevelopment plans, Measure 15-238 proposes increasing the city’s transient lodging tax to help fund the planned mixed-use district, the Creekside Quarter project.

If Measure 15-238 is approved, Medford would increase the lodging tax from 11% to up to 13%. The revenue raised would help build a new conference and events center. The lodging tax only applies to overnight visitors staying in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals.

Project supporters say the Creekside Q

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