Hood River County Commissioners on Monday morning reached consensus on the exact wording for the ballot measure and explanatory statement for a five-year public safety local option levy to go on the May ballot.  Commissioners discussed the balance between specifics of exactly what the 78 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property value will go to with keeping some flexibility to deal with unforeseen financial issues.  Commission Chair Mike Oates says the number one thing he’s heard from the public is they want 24/7 sheriff’s coverage, and it needs to be clear in the measure and explanatory statement that’s the intent of the levy.  The next step is a public hearing on the measure during the Commission’s February 18 meeting that begins at 6 p.m. in the County Administration Building.