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Archive Home > 2006 > September > 24 > Through the years, land use an issue

Through the years, land use an issue

Measure 37 illustrates how legislative inaction can spur sweeping ballot initiatives

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
September 24, 2006

SALEM - Barbara and Gene Prete just wanted to build their retirement house on farmland they owned near Sisters.

When they were told no, and several times, the Pretes helped open the door to a land use revolt that manifested in ballot Measure 37, which passed in 2004.

The property was off-limits....

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