Measure 65 Debate

Under Oregon’s current system, parties select their own nominees to advance to the general election. Measure 65 would give all registered voters the same primary ballot and allow them to vote for any candidate they choose. The top-two vote getters, regardless of party affiliation, would then advance to the general election. On October 10, Paul Gronke and Phil Keisling will debate whether it’s best to follow the lead of Washington, which recently instituted such a “top two” primary, or keep our current system.

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A City Club Report on Ballot Measures 61 & 57

Because these two measures are in competition, City Club chose to have one research report address both. Your committee has considered the measures primarily with respect to two concerns: their effectiveness in reducing criminal activity and their cost.

City Club members will vote on this report on Friday, October 10, 2008. Until the membership votes, City Club of Portland does not have an official position on this report. The outcome of the vote will be reported in the City Club Bulletin dated Friday, October 24, 2008 and online at www.pdxcityclub.org.

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Business Environment Report

In January 2006 your committee began identifying factors that affect Portland’s business environment and analyzing
significant differences of opinion regarding the condition of the business environment. Your committee also began
examining the city’s strengths and weaknesses relevant to doing business in Portland, and deliberating actions that should be taken to improve the city’s business environment.

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