> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bunchgrass.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # La Grande fuel tax and Pendleton fire levy trail, Fire District #1 levy leads in early count - URL: https://www.bunchgrass.org/la-grande-fuel-tax-and-pendleton-fire-levy-trail-fire-district-1-levy-leads-in-early-count/ - Published: 2026-11-05T00:27:51.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-05T00:27:51.000Z - Description: Unofficial Nov. 4 returns show Pendleton's fire and ambulance levy and La Grande's fuel tax trailing, with Umatilla County Fire District #1's levy and Malheur County's ambulance charge ahead. Oregon counts ballots arriving through Nov. 10. - Author: Bunchgrass Staff - Tags: Eastern Oregon, #elections Early returns from Tuesday's election show the Pendleton fire and ambulance levy and La Grande's proposed 5-cent fuel tax trailing, while the new Umatilla County Fire District #1 operating levy and the Malheur County ambulance charge increase are ahead, the Malheur measure by 166 votes, according to unofficial results posted by the [Oregon Secretary of State](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=LMEA&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org) as of 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4\. The Pilot Rock Fire District renewal, Hermiston's charter amendments and Joseph's psilocybin business ban are also ahead, and one of three Elgin charter changes is leading. All results are unofficial and can change. Oregon counts ballots postmarked by Election Day that reach the county by Nov. 10, according to the [Secretary of State](https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/default.aspx?ref=bunchgrass.org). Where the measures stand Umatilla County Fire District #1 levy Leading52.7% yes Pilot Rock fire renewal Leading83.4% yes Pendleton fire levy Trailing44.5% yes Hermiston charter Leading54.9% yes Union County La Grande fuel tax Trailing29.4% yes La Grande elections Leading51.6% yes Elgin administrator Trailing44.6% yes Elgin committees Trailing31.2% yes Elgin filing period Leading64.6% yes Wallowa and Malheur counties Joseph psilocybin ban Leading59.7% yes Malheur ambulance charge Leading51.0% yes Unofficial results as of 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 from the [Oregon Secretary of State](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=LMEA&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org) and county elections offices. Bars show the share voting yes; the white line marks 50%. Ballots arriving through Nov. 10 still count, so every result can change. ## Umatilla County ### Measure 30-175: Umatilla County Fire District #1 operating levy The measure would create a five-year operating levy of 89 cents per $1,000 of assessed value starting in 2027-28, which the ballot title says would keep current paramedic, EMT and firefighter staffing, including 16 positions now paid by a temporary FEMA grant. It is leading by 479 votes in the [Umatilla County results](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/ResultsSW.aspx?type=CTYALL&cty=34&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org) on the state site. Measure 30-175Leading **52.7%** Yes**47.3%** No 4,607 votes50% mark4,128 votes Unofficial results, [Oregon Secretary of State](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=LMEA&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org), 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. ### Measure 30-176: Pilot Rock Fire District levy renewal The measure would renew the district's five-year local option tax at its current 82 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, which pays for its Quick Response Team and firefighter protective equipment. It is leading in the state's [results for shared districts](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=MCR&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org). The district reaches into Morrow County, and the total combines 758 to 149 in Umatilla County and 1 to 2 in [Morrow County](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/ResultsSW.aspx?type=CTYALL&cty=32&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org). Measure 30-176Leading **83.4%** Yes**16.6%** No 759 votes50% mark151 votes Unofficial results, [Oregon Secretary of State](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=MCR&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org), 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4; Umatilla and Morrow counties combined. Percentages computed from reported counts. ### Measure 30-177: City of Pendleton fire and ambulance levy The five-year levy of $1.29 per $1,000 of assessed value would raise about $1.62 million a year for Pendleton Fire and Ambulance, paying for six firefighter-paramedics and other staff and equipment. It is trailing. Measure 30-177Trailing **44.5%** Yes**55.5%** No 2,606 votes50% mark3,253 votes Unofficial results, [Oregon Secretary of State](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=LMEA&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org), 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. ### Measure 30-178: City of Hermiston charter amendments The single question would amend Hermiston's 2015 charter, including having ward councilors elected only by voters in their ward and having the council appoint the municipal judge rather than voters electing one. It is leading. Measure 30-178Leading **54.9%** Yes**45.1%** No 2,364 votes50% mark1,944 votes Unofficial results, [Oregon Secretary of State](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=LMEA&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org), 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. Umatilla County's [election results page](https://co.umatilla.or.us/departments/elections/election-results?ref=bunchgrass.org) says its last update comes when the county is ready to certify the election, no sooner than 22 days and no later than 27 days after Election Day. ## Union County The counts below are from the [Union County results page](https://unioncountyor.gov/enr?ref=bunchgrass.org), last updated at 12:08 a.m. Nov. 4, and match the state site. ### Measure 31-128: La Grande fuel tax The measure would impose a 5-cent-per-gallon tax on fuel sold in La Grande for street maintenance from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032\. It is trailing. Measure 31-128Trailing **29.4%** Yes**70.6%** No 1,514 votes50% mark3,642 votes Unofficial results, [Union County](https://unioncountyor.gov/enr?ref=bunchgrass.org), 12:08 a.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. ### Measure 31-127: La Grande council and mayor elections The charter amendment would drop position numbers for council seats so the candidates with the most votes win, eliminate the primary election for mayor and council, and have the council fill vacancies by appointment. It is leading by 152 votes. Measure 31-127Leading **51.6%** Yes**48.4%** No 2,497 votes50% mark2,345 votes Unofficial results, [Union County](https://unioncountyor.gov/enr?ref=bunchgrass.org), 12:08 a.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. ### City of Elgin charter amendments Elgin voters decided three separate charter amendments. Measure 31-124 would have the mayor appoint and remove the city administrator with a council vote and make the administrator the city recorder. Measure 31-125 would let the mayor appoint and remove city committee members with a council vote. Measure 31-126 would extend the candidate filing period from three weeks to 12 weeks. Only the filing period change is leading. Measure 31-124Trailing **44.6%** Yes**55.4%** No 332 votes50% mark413 votes Unofficial results, [Union County](https://unioncountyor.gov/enr?ref=bunchgrass.org), 12:08 a.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. Measure 31-125Trailing **31.2%** Yes**68.8%** No 234 votes50% mark516 votes Unofficial results, [Union County](https://unioncountyor.gov/enr?ref=bunchgrass.org), 12:08 a.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. Measure 31-126Leading **64.6%** Yes**35.4%** No 486 votes50% mark266 votes Unofficial results, [Union County](https://unioncountyor.gov/enr?ref=bunchgrass.org), 12:08 a.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. ## Wallowa County ### Measure 32-012: Joseph psilocybin business ban The measure would prohibit psilocybin product manufacturers and psilocybin service centers in the city of Joseph. It is leading in the [Wallowa County results](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/ResultsSW.aspx?type=CTYALL&cty=33&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org) on the state site, where the [Wallowa County Clerk](https://www.co.wallowa.or.us/county-clerk/page/election-results-general-election-november-3-2026?ref=bunchgrass.org) directs readers for results. Measure 32-012Leading **59.7%** Yes**40.3%** No 414 votes50% mark279 votes Unofficial results, [Oregon Secretary of State](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=LMEA&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org), 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. ## Malheur County ### Measure 23-76: Malheur County Ambulance Service District charge The measure would raise the district's annual charge on each home from $16 to $31 over three years, with higher per-employee charges for businesses and per-room or per-space charges for motels and RV parks. It is leading by 166 votes. If it holds, the charge would rise to $21 in 2027 and first appear on property tax statements in October 2027, according to the ballot title summary. The [Malheur County Clerk](https://www.malheurco.org/county-clerk/election-information/election-results/?ref=bunchgrass.org) lists its results as updated at 1 a.m. Nov. 4, with the next update set for Nov. 25. Measure 23-76Leading **51.0%** Yes**49.0%** No 4,357 votes50% mark4,191 votes Unofficial results, [Oregon Secretary of State](https://results.oregonvotes.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=LMEA&map=CTY&ref=bunchgrass.org), 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4\. Percentages computed from reported counts. Counts may change as counties process ballots arriving through Nov. 10 and before they certify. Full measure language and background are in Bunchgrass's [pre-election guide to Eastern Oregon's local measures](https://www.bunchgrass.org/whats-on-the-nov-3-ballot-in-eastern-oregon-fire-levies-a-la-grande-fuel-tax-and-city-charter-changes/).