NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLES
Notice is hereby given for the following eight ballot titles for measures referred by the City of Philomath for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. The ballot title captions are:
- Measure 2-147: Prohibits psilocybin-related businesses and psilocybin product manufacturing within Philomath.
- Measure 2-148: A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, PIONEER STREET
- Measure 2-149: A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 7TH STREET
- Measure 2-150: A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF ISLAND RIGHT-OF-WAY, 7TH
- Measure 2-151: A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 9TH STREET
- Measure 2-152: A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 17TH STREET
- Measure 2-153: A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 19TH STREET
- Measure 2-154: A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 19TH STREET
A complete copy of each ballot title caption, question, and summary is available below on this page or at the office of the City Recorder. An elector may file a petition for review of any of these ballot titles in the Benton County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 PM, February 12, 2026, under ORS 250.296.
Following the review period and after receiving no petitions, the measures were filed with the Benton County Elections Division on Friday, February 13, 2026.
CAPTION: (10 words)
A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, PIONEER STREET
QUESTION: (20 words)
Shall the property located at 500 Pioneer Street, an unincorporated island territory, be annexed to the City?
SUMMARY: (175 words)
A “Yes” vote would support the annexation of the property into the City of Philomath. Approval of this measure would annex approximately 2.75 acres of property located at 500 Pioneer Street to the City of Philomath. The territory is comprised of one county tax lot completely surrounded by the City. Upon annexation, the property would be zoned R1 - Low Density Residential. The property currently has one house. Additional development of the property is not planned at this time. Future development shall require review and approval by the City. The effective date of the annexation would be three years from the date the annexation is approved or the date that the property transfers ownership, whichever is earlier.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
If approved by the voters, this measure would result in annexation of tax lot(s) that are currently outside city limits but completely surrounded by properties within city limits, referred to in the Municipal Code as unincorporated island territories. The Planning Commission and City Council have found the proposed annexation meets all applicable land use laws and island annexation criteria of the State of Oregon and the City of Philomath. The City Municipal Code relating to island annexations requires submitting this annexation to the voters for final approval.
The City is proposing to annex a total of nine tax lots and one piece of public right-of-way, making up a total of 7 separate island territories. There is no development planned for these lots at this time. Future development will have to go through the City’s land use approval process. Because these properties are receiving city services, including public safety, use of the public library, parks, streets and sidewalks, the City believes they should be annexed into the City and start paying City property taxes that fund these services.
The properties are designated in the Philomath Comprehensive Plan as either Low or Medium Density Residential, or Industrial. Upon annexation into the City, The City’s R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), or LI (Light Industrial) zoning will be applied. Properties zoned or used for residential uses will not have the annexation take effect until three years from the date approved by the voters and City Council, allowing property owners time to prepare for the new taxes to take effect.
Additional information and land use findings regarding the proposed annexation are contained in the staff report dated August 1, 2025. Copies of the staff report are available for public review on the city’s website or at Philomath City Hall, 980 Applegate Street, Philomath, Oregon.
CAPTION: (10 words)
A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 7TH STREET
QUESTION: (20 words)
Shall the property located directly north of 392 N 7TH Street, an unincorporated island territory, be annexed to the City?
SUMMARY: (175 words)
A “Yes” vote would support the annexation of the property into the City of Philomath. Approval of this measure would annex approximately 2.00 acres of property located directly north of 392 N 7TH Street to the City of Philomath. The territory is comprised of one county tax lot completely surrounded by the City. The tax lot does not have its own address. Upon annexation, the property would be zoned R1 - Low Density Residential. The property currently has one out building, no house. Additional development of the property is not planned at this time. Future development shall require review and approval by the City. The effective date of the annexation would be the date the annexation is approved.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
If approved by the voters, this measure would result in annexation of tax lot(s) that are currently outside city limits but completely surrounded by properties within city limits, referred to in the Municipal Code as unincorporated island territories. The Planning Commission and City Council have found the proposed annexation meets all applicable land use laws and island annexation criteria of the State of Oregon and the City of Philomath. The City Municipal Code relating to island annexations requires submitting this annexation to the voters for final approval.
The City is proposing to annex a total of nine tax lots and one piece of public right-of-way, making up a total of 7 separate island territories. There is no development planned for these lots at this time. Future development will have to go through the City’s land use approval process. Because these properties are receiving city services, including public safety, use of the public library, parks, streets and sidewalks, the City believes they should be annexed into the City and start paying City property taxes that fund these services.
The properties are designated in the Philomath Comprehensive Plan as either Low or Medium Density Residential, or Industrial. Upon annexation into the City, The City’s R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), or LI (Light Industrial) zoning will be applied. Properties zoned or used for residential uses will not have the annexation take effect until three years from the date approved by the voters and City Council, allowing property owners time to prepare for the new taxes to take effect.
Additional information and land use findings regarding the proposed annexation are contained in the staff report dated August 1, 2025. Copies of the staff report are available for public review on the city’s website or at Philomath City Hall, 980 Applegate Street, Philomath, Oregon.
CAPTION: (10 words)
A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF ISLAND RIGHT-OF-WAY, 7TH
QUESTION: (20 words)
Shall the public right-of-way located at north 7TH Street, an island territory, be annexed to the City?
SUMMARY: (175 words)
A “Yes” vote would support the annexation of the property into the City of Philomath. Approval of this measure would annex approximately 0.10 acres of property located at the north terminus of N 7TH Street to the City of Philomath. The territory is comprised of one section of public right-of-way that is completely surrounded by the City. Upon annexation, the property would be received as public right-of-way. Additional development of the property is not planned at this time. The effective date of the annexation of this right-of-way would be the date the annexation is approved.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
If approved by the voters, this measure would result in annexation of tax lot(s) that are currently outside city limits but completely surrounded by properties within city limits, referred to in the Municipal Code as unincorporated island territories. The Planning Commission and City Council have found the proposed annexation meets all applicable land use laws and island annexation criteria of the State of Oregon and the City of Philomath. The City Municipal Code relating to island annexations requires submitting this annexation to the voters for final approval.
The City is proposing to annex a total of nine tax lots and one piece of public right-of-way, making up a total of 7 separate island territories. There is no development planned for these lots at this time. Future development will have to go through the City’s land use approval process. Because these properties are receiving city services, including public safety, use of the public library, parks, streets and sidewalks, the City believes they should be annexed into the City and start paying City property taxes that fund these services.
The properties are designated in the Philomath Comprehensive Plan as either Low or Medium Density Residential, or Industrial. Upon annexation into the City, The City’s R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), or LI (Light Industrial) zoning will be applied. Properties zoned or used for residential uses will not have the annexation take effect until three years from the date approved by the voters and City Council, allowing property owners time to prepare for the new taxes to take effect.
Additional information and land use findings regarding the proposed annexation are contained in the staff report dated August 1, 2025. Copies of the staff report are available for public review on the city’s website or at Philomath City Hall, 980 Applegate Street, Philomath, Oregon.
CAPTION: (10 words)
A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 9TH STREET
QUESTION: (20 words)
Shall the property located at 498 N 9TH Street, an unincorporated island territory, be annexed to the City?
SUMMARY: (175 words)
A “Yes” vote would support the annexation of the property into the City of Philomath. Approval of this measure would annex approximately 1.30 acres of property located at 498 N 9TH Street to the City of Philomath. The territory is comprised of one county tax lot completely surrounded by the City. Upon annexation, the property would be zoned R1 - Low Density Residential. The property currently has one house. Additional development of the property is not planned at this time. Future development shall require review and approval by the City. The effective date of the annexation would be three years from the date the annexation is approved or the date that the property transfers ownership, whichever is earlier.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
If approved by the voters, this measure would result in annexation of tax lot(s) that are currently outside city limits but completely surrounded by properties within city limits, referred to in the Municipal Code as unincorporated island territories. The Planning Commission and City Council have found the proposed annexation meets all applicable land use laws and island annexation criteria of the State of Oregon and the City of Philomath. The City Municipal Code relating to island annexations requires submitting this annexation to the voters for final approval.
The City is proposing to annex a total of nine tax lots and one piece of public right-of-way, making up a total of 7 separate island territories. There is no development planned for these lots at this time. Future development will have to go through the City’s land use approval process. Because these properties are receiving city services, including public safety, use of the public library, parks, streets and sidewalks, the City believes they should be annexed into the City and start paying City property taxes that fund these services.
The properties are designated in the Philomath Comprehensive Plan as either Low or Medium Density Residential, or Industrial. Upon annexation into the City, The City’s R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), or LI (Light Industrial) zoning will be applied. Properties zoned or used for residential uses will not have the annexation take effect until three years from the date approved by the voters and City Council, allowing property owners time to prepare for the new taxes to take effect.
Additional information and land use findings regarding the proposed annexation are contained in the staff report dated August 1, 2025. Copies of the staff report are available for public review on the city’s website or at Philomath City Hall, 980 Applegate Street, Philomath, Oregon.
CAPTION: (10 words)
A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 17TH STREET
QUESTION: (20 words)
Shall the properties located at 365 and 401 N 17TH Street, an unincorporated island territory, be annexed to the City?
SUMMARY: (175 words)
A “Yes” vote would support the annexation of the properties into the City of Philomath. Approval of this measure would annex approximately 5.58 acres of property located at 365 N 17TH Street and 401 N 17TH Street to the City of Philomath. The territory is comprised of two county tax lots completely surrounded by the City. Upon annexation, the properties would be zoned Light Industrial. 401 N 17TH Street currently has a house and 3 out buildings, while 365 N 17TH Street currently has self-storage buildings on it. Additional development of the properties are not planned at this time. Future development shall require review and approval by the City. The effective date of the annexation for 365 N 17TH Street, the effective date of the annexation would be the date the annexation is approved; for 401 N 17TH Street, the effective date of the annexation would be three years from the date the annexation is approved or the date that the properties transfer ownership, whichever is earlier.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
If approved by the voters, this measure would result in annexation of tax lot(s) that are currently outside city limits but completely surrounded by properties within city limits, referred to in the Municipal Code as unincorporated island territories. The Planning Commission and City Council have found the proposed annexation meets all applicable land use laws and island annexation criteria of the State of Oregon and the City of Philomath. The City Municipal Code relating to island annexations requires submitting this annexation to the voters for final approval.
The City is proposing to annex a total of nine tax lots and one piece of public right-of-way, making up a total of 7 separate island territories. There is no development planned for these lots at this time. Future development will have to go through the City’s land use approval process. Because these properties are receiving city services, including public safety, use of the public library, parks, streets and sidewalks, the City believes they should be annexed into the City and start paying City property taxes that fund these services.
The properties are designated in the Philomath Comprehensive Plan as either Low or Medium Density Residential, or Industrial. Upon annexation into the City, The City’s R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), or LI (Light Industrial) zoning will be applied. Properties zoned or used for residential uses will not have the annexation take effect until three years from the date approved by the voters and City Council, allowing property owners time to prepare for the new taxes to take effect.
Additional information and land use findings regarding the proposed annexation are contained in the staff report dated August 1, 2025. Copies of the staff report are available for public review on the city’s website or at Philomath City Hall, 980 Applegate Street, Philomath, Oregon.
CAPTION: (10 words)
A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 19TH STREET
QUESTION: (20 words)
Shall the properties located at 610 S 19TH Street, an unincorporated island territory, be annexed to the City?
SUMMARY: (175 words)
A “Yes” vote would support the annexation of the properties into the City of Philomath. Approval of this measure would annex approximately 0.61 acres of property located at 610 S 19TH Street to the City of Philomath. The territory is comprised of two county tax lots completely surrounded by the City. Upon annexation, the properties would be zoned R2 – Medium Density Residential. The properties currently have three out buildings on them, no house. Additional development of the properties is not planned at this time. Future development shall require review and approval by the City. The effective date of the annexation would be the date the annexation is approved.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
If approved by the voters, this measure would result in annexation of tax lot(s) that are currently outside city limits but completely surrounded by properties within city limits, referred to in the Municipal Code as unincorporated island territories. The Planning Commission and City Council have found the proposed annexation meets all applicable land use laws and island annexation criteria of the State of Oregon and the City of Philomath. The City Municipal Code relating to island annexations requires submitting this annexation to the voters for final approval.
The City is proposing to annex a total of nine tax lots and one piece of public right-of-way, making up a total of 7 separate island territories. There is no development planned for these lots at this time. Future development will have to go through the City’s land use approval process. Because these properties are receiving city services, including public safety, use of the public library, parks, streets and sidewalks, the City believes they should be annexed into the City and start paying City property taxes that fund these services.
The properties are designated in the Philomath Comprehensive Plan as either Low or Medium Density Residential, or Industrial. Upon annexation into the City, The City’s R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), or LI (Light Industrial) zoning will be applied. Properties zoned or used for residential uses will not have the annexation take effect until three years from the date approved by the voters and City Council, allowing property owners time to prepare for the new taxes to take effect.
Additional information and land use findings regarding the proposed annexation are contained in the staff report dated August 1, 2025. Copies of the staff report are available for public review on the city’s website or at Philomath City Hall, 980 Applegate Street, Philomath, Oregon.
CAPTION: (10 words)
A MEASURE PROPOSING ANNEXATION OF AN ISLAND TERRITORY, 19TH STREET
QUESTION: (20 words)
Shall the properties located at 640, 700 and 714 19TH Street, an unincorporated island territory, be annexed to the City?
SUMMARY: (175 words)
A “Yes” vote would support the annexation of the properties into the City of Philomath. Approval of this measure would annex approximately 2.91 acres of property located at 640 S 19TH Street, 700 S 19TH Street, and 714 S 19TH Street to the City of Philomath. The territory is comprised of three county tax lots completely surrounded by the City. Upon annexation, the properties would be zoned R2 - Medium Density Residential. Both 640 and 700 S 19th Street have one house and out buildings, while 714 S 19TH has no house and one out building. Additional development of the property is not planned at this time. Future development shall require review and approval by the City. The effective date of the annexation would be three years from the date the annexation is approved or the date that the properties transfer ownership, whichever is earlier.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
If approved by the voters, this measure would result in annexation of tax lot(s) that are currently outside city limits but completely surrounded by properties within city limits, referred to in the Municipal Code as unincorporated island territories. The Planning Commission and City Council have found the proposed annexation meets all applicable land use laws and island annexation criteria of the State of Oregon and the City of Philomath. The City Municipal Code relating to island annexations requires submitting this annexation to the voters for final approval.
The City is proposing to annex a total of nine tax lots and one piece of public right-of-way, making up a total of 7 separate island territories. There is no development planned for these lots at this time. Future development will have to go through the City’s land use approval process. Because these properties are receiving city services, including public safety, use of the public library, parks, streets and sidewalks, the City believes they should be annexed into the City and start paying City property taxes that fund these services.
The properties are designated in the Philomath Comprehensive Plan as either Low or Medium Density Residential, or Industrial. Upon annexation into the City, The City’s R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), or LI (Light Industrial) zoning will be applied. Properties zoned or used for residential uses will not have the annexation take effect until three years from the date approved by the voters and City Council, allowing property owners time to prepare for the new taxes to take effect.
Additional information and land use findings regarding the proposed annexation are contained in the staff report dated August 1, 2025. Copies of the staff report are available for public review on the city’s website or at Philomath City Hall, 980 Applegate Street, Philomath, Oregon.