Measure 37 Donors Looking at $700 Million Pay Out if They Can Defeat Measure 49
Voters in the November 2007 Oregon election have a chance to correct some serious problems caused by Meausure 37, which passed in 2004. As a result of Measure 37, developers and timber companies have demanded about $15 billion (yes, you read that right - that's BILLION, with a "B") in compensation from taxpayers.
Of the $15 Billion in Measure 37 development claims, almost $700 million of them are from donors to the Measure 37 campaign. That's right, the very people who funded Measure 37 are now filing massive compensation demands under the Measure.
Read more about the $15 billion demanded from taxpayers to pay for Measure 37 development claims.
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Molly Knott posted May 23, 2007 in Current Affairs, Politics, Vote With Your $$$ | Permalink |
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