A message from your neighbors at Wilsonville United

This morning, while the results are still being finalized, it’s clear our effort did not prevail.

While this isn’t the outcome we hoped for, we want to sincerely thank every person who stood with us, volunteered, donated, endorsed, shared information, or simply took the time to have thoughtful conversations about this measure.

Over the course of this effort, more than 150 volunteers stepped forward. Some had been canvassing since the 1970s; others knocked on doors for the very first time. Together, we canvassed more than 8,000 voters and had thousands of one-on-one conversations about a complicated and nuanced issue. We saw neighbors giving public testimony at City Hall, waving signs together in the rain and sunshine, making phone calls until hours before polls closed, writing letters, delivering literature across town, and helping fellow residents get ballots to the drop box without ever knowing how they intended to vote. That is what civic engagement looks like!

Most importantly, we saw democracy in action in its fullest sense. Democracy is more than casting a ballot. It’s neighbors showing up for one another, listening, asking hard questions, volunteering their time, and staying engaged in Wilsonville’s future.

To those who supported Measure 3-632, we respect the outcome of this election and appreciate everyone who participated in the process. Wilsonville is still one community, and we all care deeply about this city and its future, even when we disagree about the best path forward.

The work on this measure may be ending, but the relationships built, the conversations started, and the renewed civic involvement we witnessed won’t end here. Neighbors who had never met became teammates. First-time volunteers found their voice. Longtime community members stepped forward to mentor and encourage a new generation of civic participation.

The election is over, but the work of building a thoughtful, engaged, and connected community continues today.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you.
We are deeply grateful.

We’re United to Keep Wilsonville Moving Forward.

Vote NO on Measure 3-632.

Measure 3-632 would stop progress in Wilsonville. Our community has used urban renewal responsibly to build athletic fields, a new city hall, Villebois, and critical infrastructure. This measure would put that progress at risk.

WHAT’S AT STAKE

Measure 3-632 Would

Halt Wilsonville’s Progress

Urban renewal has helped Wilsonville invest in projects that strengthen our community. From public facilities to neighborhood development, urban renewal is a tool that has allowed growth to pay for growth — without raising taxes.

Measure 3-632 would limit Wilsonville’s ability to continue that work.

Measure 3-632 Could

Lead to Higher Taxes

Urban renewal is structured so that new development helps pay for infrastructure and improvements. But Measure 3-632 will make it difficult for Wilsonville to continue using urban renewal as an investment tool.

Without urban renewal, the only way to fund improvements would be through higher taxes on residents.

Measure 3-632 Is

Unnecessary & Costly

Supporters claim this measure is about “keeping Wilsonville voting.” But City Council has consistently placed urban renewal decisions on the ballot, and respected the results.

Measure 3-632 adds costly requirements that will make it harder for the City to even put the question on the ballot for voters to weigh in.

Voting is a good thing. Measure 3-632 is not.

The Future of the Wilsonville Town Center

The Town Center is our opportunity to transform oversized parking lots into a vibrant neighborhood that serves the entire community. Measure 3-632 would derail that plan.