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We should expect more from our elected leaders. Vote NO
<br />on 49.
<br />(This information furnished by Randall Pozdena, Ph. D, Quantecon
<br />Incorporated.)
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<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 Opposition
<br />Oregon Sportsmen, Hunters, and Fishermen
<br />Urge A No Vote On Measure 49
<br />Dear Friends:
<br />Measure 49 could cost Oregonians their whole life-savings
<br />when government takes their property without compensation.
<br />Measure 49 is unfair and terrible public policy.
<br />Oregon sportsmen work closely with Oregon property owners
<br />to make sure we protect and promote wildlife and the
<br />protection of the environment – Measure 49 would completely
<br />undermine those collaborative efforts.
<br />Furthermore, Measure 49 would open up our property owner
<br />partners to lawsuits from anybody in the entire United States…
<br />a disastrous (and expensive) provision in Measure 49.
<br />Measure 49 is so poorly drafted that it would tie-up property
<br />owners in court for years.
<br />Please vote against this extreme change in state law – Please
<br />vote no on Measure 49.
<br />Sincerely,
<br />Glenn Cloyd
<br />President, Oregon Sportsmen Assn.
<br />(This information furnished by Glenn Cloyd, President, Oregon
<br />Sportsmen Association.)
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<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 Opposition
<br />We are land use attorneys in Oregon. Combined, we have over
<br />325 years of experience representing Oregonians.
<br />We have each read Measure 49 and we all agree –
<br />Measure 49 is a dangerous proposal that will wipe out
<br />the property rights of those Oregon families who can
<br />least afford it.
<br />In our careers, we have represented government, corporations,
<br />small businesses, environmental groups, farmers, ranchers,
<br />industries, developers, neighborhood groups, rural residents,
<br />urban residents, etc.
<br />Measure 49 was drafted by legislators who know little about
<br />land use law or who have a special interest agenda. The
<br />Measure adds new provisions to Oregon law that fundamen-
<br />tally change the relationship between private citizens and state
<br />government, and weakens the rights of property owners in
<br />ways that are so unique and unfair that they seem
<br />unimaginable.
<br />If Measure 49 passes:
<br />- State and local government will be able to pass new land
<br />use regulations that destroy the value of your home and
<br />property without compensation;
<br />- Property owners who have followed all of the land use
<br />rules and have received government approval to use their
<br />property will have their approval wiped out;
<br />- Property owners in cities will have fewer rights than
<br />property owners in rural areas;
<br />- If your property is taken and you demand compensation,
<br />you will have to pay your attorney, your appraiser, the
<br />government’s attorney, and the government’s appraiser,
<br />even if you win.
<br />As the professionals who will have to make this new law work,
<br />we can only tell you that Measure 49 is not what it appears to
<br />be, will not work, and will do far more harm to Oregon property
<br />owners than good.
<br />Please vote NO on Measure 49.
<br />Mark Bartholomew - Medford
<br />William Cox - Portland
<br />James Dole - Grants Pass
<br />Mark O’Donnell - Portland
<br />John Pinkstaff – Portland
<br />John Rankin - Sherwood
<br />Michael Spencer - Klamath Falls
<br />Robert Swift - Newberg
<br />Meredith VanValkenburgh - The Dalles
<br />Joe Willis – Bend
<br />Jeffrey Wilson - Prineville
<br />(This information furnished by Mark S. Bartholomew; William C. Cox;
<br />James R. Dole; Mark O’Donnell, O’Donnell & Clark LLP; John C. Pinkstaff;
<br />John A. Rankin; Michael L. Spencer; Robert E. Swift; Meredith D.
<br />VanValkenburgh, VanValkenburgh & Associates PC; D. Joe Willis,
<br />Attorney at Law; Jeffrey M. Wilson.)
<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 Opposition
<br />The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association
<br />Asks You To Vote No On Measure 49
<br />Measure 49 is about one simple issue: Should government be
<br />able to take your property without paying for it?
<br />Measure 49 would allow Oregon’s state, regional, and local
<br />governments to take your private property - and take your
<br />property with zero compensation for your loss. And if you
<br />demand your property back, you will have to pay the
<br />government’s lawyers and appraisers to get it back – even if
<br />you win!
<br />We believe that if government wants your property, then they
<br />must pay you for it. If you agree with us, please join us in voting
<br />No on Measure 49.
<br />You will read rather unbelievable statements that
<br />Measure 49 will protect farmland, forestland, and
<br />groundwater – those statements are used to fool you.
<br />Politicians and special interests groups used polling to find
<br />out what words to use to best manipulate Oregon voters.
<br />Measure 49 is not about protecting those resources, it is about
<br />changing the law to allow government to take your property
<br />without compensation.
<br />Nobody relies more on the protection of land and water
<br />than Oregon’s ranchers and cattlemen. We are committed to
<br />conserve these resources and ensure that they last for
<br />generations – many of us are fourth and fifth generation
<br />ranchers.
<br />Measure 49 undermines those efforts – if our property is not
<br />safe from government takings, then we cannot make long-term
<br />plans for future generations and we wipe out generations of
<br />ranchers. Measure 49 is a direct assault on Oregon’s family
<br />Measure 49 Arguments
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