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These subdivisions threaten farms. How? Go to Oregon Department of Agriculture’s website, http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/NRD/m37.shtml, and see for yourself. ODA’s maps show 969 Measure 37 subdivision claims scattered throughout the heart of vibrant farm areas of Marion, Clackamas, and Washington counties alone -- Oregon’s TOP THREE producing farm counties. These subdivisions would be an economic and environmental disaster for the Willamette Valley. Measure 49 gives Oregon voters a chance to say, “Wait a minute! I didn’t intend Measure 37 to undermine Willamette Valley agriculture, or to ruin the Valley’s beauty.” Measure 49 allows what Oregon voters intended --some development for the little guy, but preserving our farmland: •3 homesites if the claim is on high value farm or forest land, or in a restricted groundwater area. These homesites must be clustered at one end of the property and can only be 5 acres each, so they have the least impact on large swaths of farmland; •4-10 lots if a claim is on any other type of land, based on proof of loss of property value - backed up by an appraisal. Under Measure 49, every Measure 37 claim goes forward. But Measure 49 sets limits that we can live with. Measure 49 fixes the wrongs of Measure 37. Vote “YES” on Measure 49. Thank you, from the heart of the Willamette Valley. (This information furnished by Paul Thorp, Polk County Farm Bureau.) This space purchased for $500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Argument in Favor The League of Women Voters of Oregon Urges YOU to VOTE YES On Measure 49 The League of Women Voters believes that Measure 49 is a fair and balanced solution to the problems created by Measure 37. The League of Women Voters believes our 35-year-old land use planning system has provided good homes and good jobs while protecting our agricultural industry. We also believe in protection of private property rights balanced by consideration of public health and environmental protection. Measure 49 supports these values. We should protect agricultural jobs by protecting agricultural land. We should protect tourism jobs by protecting Oregon’s special places. We should protect our communities and limited tax dollars from expensive urban sprawl. Measure 49 allows valid claimants and their spouses to build up to 3 homesites on their long-owned property or to transfer these rights to their kids or others, something Measure 37 does not do. Claimants may build up to ten homesites if they can prove lost value. Measure 49 protects the rights of neighbors by stopping large subdivisions and industrial or commercial developments where they don’t belong. Measure 49 balances people’s rights: Vote YES on Measure 49! Join the The League of Women Voters of Oregon In Voting YES On Measure 49! The League of Women Voters is a grassroots nonpartisan, political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. (This information furnished by Marge Easley, President, League of Women Voters of Oregon.) This space purchased for $500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Argument in Favor Frontline Fire Fighters say: Help Us Protect Your Life and your Property. Vote YES on Measure 49. Our job comes down to one word: protection. •We are here to protect your life and the life of your family if there is a fire. •We also protect you in the case of a medical emergency, motor vehicle accident, natural or manmade disaster, and many other emergency situations that may exist. •And once we make sure you are safe, we protect your home, your business and your property. The kind of development that Measure 37 will allow will make it more difficult to do our job. That is why Oregon’s Professional Fire Fighters support Measure 49, and hope you will too. As it stands right now, Measure 37 is poised to build large swaths of housing far away from services like fire and police protections. And dealing with that isn’t as simple as saying “Well, just put a fire house there!” •Many Measure 37 developments are in places without enough water. •Sometimes they are in places where it would be very expensive to extend fire protection – more than local property taxpayers could handle. •And many of these developments are in places at high risk for wildfires and forest fires – dangerous for residents, and dangerous for fire fighters. Measure 49 will let people build, but with a little common sense attached. And we can tell you from personal experience, common sense is one of the best fire prevention tools there is. Join Oregon’s Professional Fire Fighters in Voting Yes on 49! Endorsed by Oregon State Fire Fighters Council (This information furnished by Kelly Bach, President, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council.) This space purchased for $500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Measure 49 Arguments Official 2007 November Special Election Voters’ Pamphlet 24 | State Measures continued September 24, 2018, Meeting - Item 3