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Argument in Favor Douglas County’s family farmers ask you to vote yes on Measure 49 Real family farmers say yes on 49 The phrase “family farm” is being used a lot in the debate over preserving Oregon’s farms, forests, and water. Only one organization represents the breadth and depth of Oregon’s family farms, and that’s Farm Bureau. With Oregon roots back to 1919, Farm Bureau is a true grassroots organization representing nearly 328 farm families in Douglas County and over 8,000 farm families statewide. Measure 49 fixes flaws Measure 49 takes a comprehensive approach to addressing the major issues that Measure 37 left unaddressed. These include transferability, clarifying that a spouse at the time of purchase of the land in question has rights even if he or she was not named on the deed, and it allows a reasonable number of homes to be built. Without Measure 49, simple questions like these will clog the courts and go unanswered for years to come. Measure 49 protects our Oregon home We are a state where the family farm remains the rule. Measure 49 protects that heritage by allowing reasonable numbers of homes to be built but not big-box stores or strip malls. Oregon’s family farmers are able to provide economic benefits like tens of thousands of jobs, quality of life benefits such as open space and ready availability of a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables close to town, and environmental benefits such as wildlife habitat. The key ingredients that allow farmers to continue providing these benefits include land, water, labor and reasonable regulatory and marketplace conditions. The first ingredient is land. Restore balance by voting yes on Measure 49 Measure 49 answers questions left by flawed initiative petitions of the past. It answers those questions in a way that balances the need for land in agriculture with the needs of families who wish to build homes on their land. (This information furnished by Rick Epp, president, Douglas 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 Religious Leaders Support Measure 49 Oregon’s farmlands, forests and natural areas are central to our state’s livability, prosperity, and uniqueness. Measure 49 is a much-needed corrective to the flaws of Measure 37, so that Oregon’s lands may continue to be a blessing to future generations.As people of faith, we believe that the land is a gift from God, entrusted to our care and stewardship for the benefit of the common good. The principles of many great faith traditions call us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to care for the Earth. Therefore, the actions of an individual landowner should not jeopardize the health and well-being of neighbors and communities. In Oregon, land use planning has evolved as a system to ensure fairness while protecting the values that bring us together. If left unmodified, Measure 37 will cause scattered islands of incompatible uses in prime farm, forest and natural areas, making it difficult for many family farmers to stay in business, as well as threatening water supplies and wildlife habitats. Measure 49 keeps the intent of Measure 37 by clarifying and streamlining the process for small-scale residential development, and closing the loopholes in Measure 37 that allow unchecked large-scale development.Without Measure 49, widespread development within exclusive farm, forest, and natural areas will establish the conditions and precedent for more development, thereby further undermining our land use planning system. The quality of life in Oregon has never been more in the balance. We urge a “YES” vote on Measure 49. David A. Leslie, Executive Director, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon The Rev. Kent Harrop, President of the Board, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, McMinnville The Oregon Center for Christian Values (This information furnished by Jenny Holmes, Ecumenical Ministries 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 PROTECT THE CHARACTER OF OUR COMMUNITIES VOTE “YES” ON 49 Dear Oregon Voters, We join in the support of Measure 49 because it is our responsibility to uphold the mission of the Architecture Foundation of Oregon. That mission states that we “advocate the enhancement of our built environment, the livability of our communities, and preservation of our rich architectural heritage.” Support of Measure 49 is one of the clearest and most expedient ways we can uphold this mission. Measure 49 will enhance our built environment by clarifying the right of families to build homes on their property. Measure 49 will sustain the livability of our communities by protecting the forests, farmlands and rivers that surround our large and small cities, making Oregon the unique and special place that we all cherish. Measure 49 will preserve our rich architectural heritage by protecting the settings in which many of Oregon’s architectural treasures exist. Please vote Yes on Measure 49. Sincerely, ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION OF OREGON Arthur W. Johnson, President Jonah Cohen, AIA Carol Mayer-Reed, FASLA Omid Nabipoor G. Jane Jarrett, Executive Director Board of Directors: Martha Peck Andrews, FAIA Gaafar Gaafar Linda Barnes, FAIA Jacklyn L. Hallock Kathy Shaloo Berg, AIA Patrick C. Harrington Philip Beyl, AIA Neal Huston, AIA Tom Braden Kevin Johnson, AIA Tom Cody Nawzad Othman Linda Czopek Steve Poland, AIA Kent Duffy, FAIA Bart Ricketts Bart Eberwein Kurt Schultz, AIA Susan Stevens Emmons Richard Spies, AIA www.lookaroundoregon.com Measure 49 Arguments Official 2007 November Special Election Voters’ Pamphlet 42 | State Measures continued September 24, 2018, Meeting - Item 3