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under Measure 37 across the state, which affects more than 750,000 acres of Oregon and could cost Oregonians $15 billion if all those claims are paid out. Measure 37 has become about timber companies creating condominiums instead of replanting our natural resources and rock blasting operations too close to homeowners. These were never mentioned when we voted for Measure 37. Let’s protect the rights of individuals—but not give a windfall of profits to timber companies and land speculators. Measure 49 protects Oregon’s farmers and farmland. While it allows farmers to construct homes on their property, it controls development that would endanger limited water supplies and the livelihood of those farmers. Measure 49 does NOT allow big box stores and large housing subdivisions to exploit a law meant to protect the small individual landowner. Measure 49 DOES allow small individual landowners the right to build three houses on their property if it was allowed at the time they purchased the property. Please vote YES on Measure 49 and protect Oregon. (This information furnished by Joe Baessler, Oregon AFSCME Council 75.) 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 YES ON 49! DON’T BE FOOLED AGAIN BY MEASURE 37 ADVOCATES! IF MEASURE 49 PASSES, TAXPAYERS AVOID… •Billions in demands for payment •Massive tax debt for street and water system improvements •Huge subdivisions, industrial and commercial development in inappropriate locations •Damage to sensitive lands and watersheds •Destruction of irreplaceable farm and forest land. SUPPORT OF MEASURE 49… •Allows for compatible land uses and fast-track approval of small developments •Protects water availability •Protects neighbors of claimants from harmful development •Honors voter’s intent to give development rights to family members •Protects working farms and families •Protects forest land from destruction •Prevents the loss of millions of dollars in vital farm and forest income •Preserves property values through stable zoning and regulation •Provides method for determining loss of land value for purposes of compensation •Brings land use fairness back to all Oregonians. REMEMBER… IF MEASURE 49 FAILS, MEASURE 37 AUTOMATICALLY WILL GO INTO EFFECT… •Creating unfair land classes and special privileges for a few •Creating huge financial burden on taxpayers •Requiring payment of billions or permitting the destruction of our environmental assets •Allowing return to Wild West days of NO land use protection •Causing the loss of property values and incomes. MEASURE 37 HOLDS ALL OREGONIANS HOSTAGE! Measure 37 forces the public to either pay up or put up with harmful development. Measure 49 is the antidote. We can’t afford to let greed destroy the Oregon we are proud to call home! Preserve Oregon - The Land of Eden! Paid for by CityWatch of Salem, a land-use watchdog organization since 1994. P O Box 3602 Salem, Oregon 97302 (This information furnished by Mary L. Kamppi, CityWatch of Salem.) 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 Vote Yes for Measure 49 Measure 49 will be fair to everyone, and still protect Oregon’s farm land, forest lands and natural areas for future generations. WE ARE YOUR LINN & BENTON COUNTY NEIGHBORS Kathy Butler Mary D. Deems T. R. Deems Bodie Dickerson Dale Dickerson Janet Doerfler Al Dorgan, President Local 7150 USW Glenda Fleming V. Roger Gaither Julia May Garland Sharon Gisler Loyd Henion Peter Kenagy, Kenagy Family Farm, Inc. Gordon L. Kirbey, Jr Wendy Kirbey Sharon Konopa, Albany City Councilor Steve Konopa Cory Koos James Lawrence Linda J. Lawrence Dick Olsen, Albany City Councilor Gloria M. Olson Marilyn Peterson John Puma Donald W. Rea Elizabeth N. Rea Dan Thackaberry, Farmer (This information furnished by Sharon Konopa, Linn-Benton Yes on 49, PAC.) 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 37 | State Measures continued September 24, 2018, Meeting - Item 3