2010 Ballot Measure Endorsements
The Mutnomah Democrats have taken these positions on ballot measures for the 2010 November ballot:
Statewide measures:
Measure 70: Amends Constitution: Expands availability of home ownership loans for Oregon veterans through Oregon War Veterans' Fund.
Measure 70 Endorsed: YES
Measure 71: Amends Constitution: Requires legislature to meet annually; limits length of legislative sessions; provides exceptions.
Measure 71 Endorsed: YES
Measure 72: Amends Constitution: Authorizes exception to $50,000 state borrowing limit for state's real and personal property projects.
Measure 72 Endorsed: YES
Measure 73: Requires increased minimum sentences for certain repeated sex crimes, incarceration for repeated driving under influence.
Measure 73 Endorsed: NO
Measure 74: Establishes medical marijuana supply system and assistance and research programs; allows limited selling of marijuana.
Measure 74 Endorsed: YES
Measure 75: Authorizes Multnomah County casino; casino to contribute monthly revenue percentage to state for specified purposes.
Measure 75 Endorsed: NO
Measure 76: Amends Constitution: Continues lottery funding for parks, beaches, wildlife habitat. watershed protection beyond 2014; modifies funding process.
No position taken on Measure 76
City of Portland measures:
26-108: Continues City public campaign financing for Mayoral, Commissioner, Auditor candidates | "Voter Owned Elections" / "VOE"
26-108 Endorsed: YES
26-117: General obligation bonds for fire vehicles and emergency response infrastructure.
26-117 Endorsed: YES
Positions on county-wide measures to follow.




