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Protecting the rights of Benton and <br />Linn County farm families. <br />(This information furnished by Paul Korash, Benton County Farm <br />Bureau.) <br />This space purchased for $500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. <br />The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the <br />State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any <br />statement made in the argument. <br />Argument in Favor <br />My Vote for Measure 37 was a Mistake <br />In 2004, I voted for Measure 37 because I thought it was a vote <br />for the little guy. But now I know that I made a terrible mistake. <br />I voted for Measure 37 because I understood it was for families <br />to provide for immediate family members. I didn’t know it was <br />going to allow big timber corporations to turn forestland that <br />doesn’t even have a home on it into large subdivisions. <br />That’s NOT what I voted for. And now I’m experiencing <br />it first hand. <br />My husband and I live on 44 acres of productive farmland in <br />Linn County. We grow grass seed and hay and raise goats. <br />We also grow a variety of vegetables that we sell to local <br />restaurants. Our house has been on this special spot of land <br />since the 1880’s. <br />Our land is bordered by one of the thirty-one Measure 37 claims <br />filed by Timber Services Inc. This large timber company wants <br />to take 4000 acres of Linn County forest land and turn it into <br />large housing subdivisions. <br />Subdivisions are not good neighbors for farms. We’re very <br />concerned about the impact on our groundwater. Increased <br />traffic around animals and farm equipment is a public safety <br />concern. Productive timberland should remain as a natural <br />resource, not converted to subdivisions just because a timber <br />company can make more money as a developer. <br />Measure 37 goes too far. It has opened the door to massive <br />development on some of our most valuable land. <br />And if we don’t fix it this November, it will be too late – <br />development will begin and we won’t be able to stop it. <br />Measure 49 will fix Measure 37, protecting rights of small <br />property owners while preserving valuable farm and forestland <br />for future generations. <br />Please join us in voting YES on Measure 49! <br />Jan & Pete Boucot <br />(This information furnished by Jan Boucot.) <br />This space purchased for $500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. <br />The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the <br />State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any <br />statement made in the argument. <br />Argument in Favor <br />Like Oregon Cherries and Pears? <br />Measure 37’s attack on the Hood River Valley <br />Measure 37 was sold as a way for a property owner to build a <br />few homes on their land for their kids or their retirement – if <br />they could do so when they bought it. <br />Measure 37 has brought so much more – claims for <br />development for enormous subdivisions destroying <br />high-value farmland. Of course, once we lose farmland to <br />development – we never get it back. <br />Here are just some of the over 7,500 Measure 37 claims filed – <br />threatening the viability some of our state’s most productive <br />farmland – our cherry and pear orchards. <br />23.5% of all land zoned exclusive farm use in Hood River <br />County is under a Measure 37 claim.(source: Hood River <br />County Planning Department “Hood River County Summary of <br />Measure 37 claims”) <br />Location: Redwood Road, Hood River <br /># of acres: 137 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 338-lot subdivision <br />Location: Webster Road, Hood River <br /># of acres: 52 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 212-lot subdivision <br />Location: Eastside Road, Hood River <br /># of acres: 273 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 360-lot subdivision, other residential and commercial <br />development, a golf course <br />Location: Billings Road, Parkdale <br /># of acres: 250 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 648 quarter-acre lot subdivision, four 20-acre lots <br />Location: Baseline Drive, Parkdale <br /># of acres: 171 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 286-lot subdivision <br />Location: Punch Bowl Road, Dee <br /># of acres: 152 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 347-lot subdivision <br />Location: Ackerman Road, Odell <br /># of acres: 30 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 128-lot subdivision <br />Location: Lacy Drive, Pine Grove <br /># of acres: 188 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 216 quarter-acre lot subdivision, 30 1-acre lots, 16 <br />5-acre lots <br />Location: Wells Drive, Van Horn <br /># of acres: 39 <br />Current zoning: exclusive farm use <br />Intent: 126-lot subdivision <br />(Information provided according to most recent data available <br />as of Aug 20, 2007.) <br />(This information furnished by Bryan Shanafelt.) <br />This space purchased for $500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. <br />The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the <br />State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any <br />statement made in the argument. <br />Argument in Favor <br />This voter made a mistake, urges “YES” on 49 <br />I moved to the Hood River Valley three years ago because <br />of its vibrant agricultural character and natural beauty. <br />As a New Jersey transplant, I appreciate how Oregon has <br />intentionally preserved local farming and agriculture. <br />States like New Jersey cannot compare to Oregon— they lost <br />most farmland long ago. <br />But I also recognize that families should have certain land <br />rights, including transferring property to family members and <br />Measure 49 Arguments <br />Official 2007 November Special Election Voters’ Pamphlet <br />32 | State Measures <br />continued September 24, 2018, Meeting - Item 3