The countdown is on to turn in ballots for this year’s special districts election in Oregon. Ballots must be delivered to County election offices or designated drop boxes by 8 p.m. on Tuesday. In Hood River County, take ballots to the elections’ office on 601 State Street in Hood River or to Cascade Locks City Hall. In Wasco County, drop ballots off at the County Courthouse on 511 Washington in The Dalles or at Maupin City Hall. Board positions for ports, school districts, and other various special districts are on this year ballot. In Hood River County there are two tax measures on the ballot: a five percent prepared food and beverage tax and a five-year local-option property tax levy that County officials say are needed to maintain County services. In Wasco County the White River Health District has a five-year local-option tax for general operations on the ballot.