Mabon v. Kulongoski

In this original proceeding, two sets of petitioners challenge the ballot title for a proposed initiative measure. Petitioners are electors who, in a timely manner, submitted written comments about the Attorney General’s draft ballot title, pursuant to ORS 250.067(1). Accordingly, petitioners are entitled to seek a different title in this court. ORS 250.085(2). The arguments that they make here relate to the comments that petitioners made during the administrative process. We modify the ballot title in certain respects and, as modified, certify it to the Secretary of State.

The proposed…