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Argument in Favor
<br />Washington County Farmers and Foresters Urge a
<br />YES Vote on Measure 49
<br />As farmers and foresters, we treasure Oregon’s scenic forests,
<br />wildlife habitats and open green spaces. We take pride in the
<br />diversity of crops grown throughout Oregon and we are proud
<br />to provide Oregonians with locally grown agricultural products.
<br />But all that could change if the fatal flaws of Measure 37 are not
<br />fixed. Instead of growing crops and timber, our resource lands
<br />are destined to become massive subdivisions.
<br />Here are the facts we are facing in Washington County:
<br />•902 Measure 37 claims have been filed.
<br />•73,899 acres are covered by these claims (115 square
<br />miles).
<br />•Claims on 56,287 acres are for housing subdivisions (the
<br />equivalent of 5 Beavertons).
<br />•Claims for development cover 70,370 acres of existing
<br />farmland and forests.
<br />•Stimson Lumber Co. has submitted claims for
<br />subdivisions that would be larger than the city of
<br />Forest Grove.
<br />These facts show us that Measure 37 allows much more
<br />large-scale development than we were told as voters in 2004.
<br />This is destructive to commercial agriculture not only in
<br />Washington County, but throughout the state as well. Other
<br />Willamette Valley counties particularly hard hit by Measure 37
<br />are Benton, Lane, Linn, Marion, Polk and Yamhill. These six
<br />counties face claims on 167,000 acres (nearly the size of two
<br />Portlands). Across the state, Measure 37 claims will take
<br />hundreds of thousands of acres of farm and forest land
<br />permanently out of production.
<br />Measure 49 is our last chance to protect Oregon’s farms and
<br />forests from the large-scale commercial and residential
<br />development allowed under Measure 37.
<br />Please join us in protecting Oregon’s quality of life and natural
<br />resources by voting YES on Measure 49.
<br />Keith Fishback, farmer
<br />Eric T. Sahnow, farmer
<br />David A. Vanasche, farmer
<br />Marie P. Finegan, farmer
<br />Larry Duyck, farmer
<br />Edmund Duyck, farmer
<br />Terry Peters, farmer
<br />Tad VanderZanden, President, Washington County Farm Bureau
<br />(This information furnished by Tad VanderZanden, President,
<br />Washington County Farm 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 />Measure 37 and the Oregon Coast:
<br />Ouch!
<br />Here are just a few claims for development that would change
<br />the Coast– forever.
<br />HIGHWAY 101 – NORTH/CENTRAL COAST
<br />Astoria, Clatsop County, 203 acres zoned exclusive farm use
<br />Intent: Single-family/multi-family residential and industrial
<br />development
<br />Gearhart, Clatsop County, 25 acres zoned residential
<br />Intent: Residential development onto beach, in violation of the
<br />Public Beach Law
<br />Hallstrom Road, Tillamook, 137 acres zoned exclusive farm use
<br />Intent: Subdivision in 100 residential lots
<br />Otis (all of it) Lincoln County
<br />182 acres zoned forest use, exclusive farm use, etc.
<br />Intent: Unspecified development
<br />North Widow Creek Road, Otis, 113 acres
<br />Intent: Rock crushing operation along Widow Creek
<br />less than 1 mile from Salmon River
<br />Bayview Road, Waldport, 862 acres
<br />Intent: Residential subdivision
<br />HIGHWAY 101 - SOUTH COAST
<br />These are among the largest development claims. Numerous
<br />small claims will likely make as large an impact or greater:
<br />building large homes or condos blocking scenic vistas or
<br />disrupting the character of local communities.
<br />Cape Blanco, Port Orford
<br />722 acres zoned beaches and dunes conservation, forestry
<br />grazing, shoreland protection
<br />Intent: 150-lot subdivision, hotel, parking lots, two golf courses,
<br />equestrian park
<br />Hwy 101, Gold Beach, 1,610 acres zoned forestry, grazing etc.
<br />Intent: Residential subdivision, hotels, hospitals, commercial
<br />retail, destination resort
<br />Sixes, Curry County, 3081 acres
<br />Intent: Residential subdivision
<br />Powers, Coos County
<br />8604 acres zoned exclusive farm use, forest use
<br />Intent: Subdivide into 864 lots
<br />Along South Slough of Coos Bay, Cape Arago Highway,
<br />Charleston, 236 acres zoned forest use, farm-forest use
<br />Intent: Residential development, retail, hotel
<br />Coquille, Coos County
<br />1231 acres zoned forest use, exclusive farm use
<br />Intent: Subdivide into 10-acre residential lots
<br />Sea Lion Caves, Florence
<br />119 acres zoned park and recreation, natural shorelands
<br />Intent: Residential and commercial development
<br />Florence, including land along Siuslaw River and South Inlet
<br />Slough, 1,040 acres zoned forest use
<br />Intent: Residential subdivision
<br />Claimant: Davidson Industries (timber company)
<br />Stop the paving over of the Oregon Coast
<br />before it’s too late.
<br />Vote Yes on Measure 49.
<br />(This information furnished by Elizabeth Carey.)
<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 />Vote Yes on 49 – Protect Oregon
<br />Oregon is facing what will go down as its biggest
<br />challenge in history—that of the random and unplanned
<br />development invited by Measure 37.That’s why I, a fifth
<br />generation Oregonian, and my wife are supporting Measure 49.
<br />Measure 49 doesn’t repeal Measure 37 but we think it is the best
<br />compromise that can be expected. Without the modifications
<br />Measure 49 brings to Measure 37, it is just a matter of time
<br />Measure 49 Arguments
<br />Official 2007 November Special Election Voters’ Pamphlet
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