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Argument in Favor Mayors and city leaders from throughout Oregon, urban and rural, Democrat and Republican, support Measure 49. Measure 49 helps protects cities from massive developments outside of city limits. Measure 49 fixes “unanticipated consequences” of Measure 37, allowing individuals to build homes, but limiting huge developments. Measure 49 restores balance by helping small property owners. Measure 49 is right for Oregon Create certainty. Protect your city Vote YES on Measure 49 A list of Mayors who support Measure 49: Harold L. White, Mayor of Aumsville Rob Drake, Mayor of Beaverton Charles C. Tomlinson, Mayor of Corvallis Jim Fairchild, Mayor of Dallas Kitty Piercy, Mayor of Eugene Richard G. Kidd, Mayor of Forest Grove, Oregon John McArdle, Mayor of Independence Dale De Long, Mayor of Island City James W. Lewis, Mayor of the City of Jacksonville Judie Hammerstad, Mayor of Lake Oswego Lori Hollingsworth, Mayor of Lincoln City James Bernard, Mayor of Milwaukie Thomas C. Bauman, Mayor of Mt. Angel Alice Norris, Mayor of Oregon City Virginia Carnes, Mayor of Pilot Rock Craig Dirksen, Mayor of Tigard Brad Boyd, Mayor of Sisters Charlotte Lehan, Mayor of Wilsonville (This information furnished by John McArdle, City Leaders of Oregon 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. Argument in Favor The Oregon Chapter of the American Institute of Architects represents individuals from throughout the state who depend on development and construction. We believe Measure 37 has been an attack on the orderly development that is important for the quality of life enjoyed by Oregonians. Measure 49 restores balance between the rights of individual property owners and the broader welfare of the community. MEASURE 49 RESTORES STABILITY OF PROPERTY VALUES Would you buy a home if you knew that someone could build anything they wanted next door? Many Oregonians now face the shadow of uncertainty created by potential uncontrolled large developments adjacent to their homes and neighborhoods. Property owners who are now exempt from any regulations can impact the value of your home and entire neighborhood. Before Measure 37, land use regulations provided stability for our property values. Measure 49 will restore reasonable controls on inappropriate large commercial and residential development. MEASURE 49 IS FAIR TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS Measure 49 grants special rights to longtime property owners while halting the land rush into Oregon’s farmlands and natural areas. Most large Measure 37 claims have been from large timber, mining, and development interests who are interested in large scale development without environmental regulation. These large companies are poised to reap huge rewards while taxpayers foot the bill for roads and infrastructure to support uncontrolled development. RESTORE THE VISION THAT HAS MADE OREGON SPECIAL Oregon architects strive every day to create vibrant urban areas, liveable communities, and sustainably designed buildings. We owe much to an earlier generation of leaders from across the political spectrum who created Oregon’s visionary land use planning laws. Measure 37 has been a wrecking ball to that vision. Measure 49 creates fairness to property owners while preserving Oregon’s system of land use planning that has become a model for the nation. PLEASE JOIN US IN VOTING YES ON MEASURE 49 American Institute of Architects Oregon Chapter (This information furnished by Tom Pene, AIA, President, American Institute of Architects Oregon Chapter.) 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 American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association Urges You to Vote “YES” on 49 Protect Public Health How and where Oregon communities grow has an obvious impact on our future. It also has a significant impact on our health. Poorly-planned growth caused by Measure 37 forces people to drive everywhere—even for simple errands. Clackamas County alone estimates an increase of at least 400,000 vehicle trips a day from the far-flung development proposed through Measure 37 claims. Poorly-planned sprawl development due to Measure 37 means more driving and less walking and biking, which correlates to higher rates of obesity and heart disease.The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association supports well- planned communities because it knows that residents will be healthier as a result. Unchecked development unleashed by the flaws of Measure 37 undermines zoning laws that protect our health. Protecting public health is an important consideration of the rules that govern how we plan for growth.Reducing the need for automobile trips means a healthier future for us, our children and grandchildren. Measure 49 will help promote active healthy communities and prevents development that could hurt public health. Protect Oregonians’ Health Vote Yes on Measure 49 (This information furnished by John Valley, American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association.) 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 39 | State Measures continued September 24, 2018, Meeting - Item 3