Secretary of State’s objections to petition denied; judge gives go ahead for signature collection. A Press Release from the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, from April 25, 2017.
SALEM, OREGON: More than one year ago, the Oregon Secretary of State denied petition circulation of a state constitutional amendment that would secure the right of local community self-government. Last week, Judge Bennett of the Marion County Circuit Court ordered the state to prepare the initiative petition for circulation, dismissing the state’s claims that the petition did not meet procedural requirements. The initiative qualification would be for the November 2018 ballot. MORE…