initiative

Only a few ballot initiatives look to qualify for Oregon ballot this November
Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian
April 03, 2010

For once, it doesn't look as if Oregon's tax structure will be decided by a ballot measure.

Despite Oregon's long history of turning to direct Democracy to settle political fights, the state's ballot looks to be the most uncrowded in years. With the exception of a measure to expand medical marijuana, the handful of petitions being circulated are mostly minor measures unlikely to set off expensive, multimillion-dollar campaigns.