Priestley v. Roberts

This petition concerns the same ballot title that we examined in Stanwood v. Roberts, 298 Or 796, 697 P2d 183 (1985). Petitioners argue that the original title prepared by the Attorney General is insufficient and unfair for three reasons:

1. The ballot title fails to disclose that the proposed measure is not subject to referendum.

2. The ballot title fails to mention that the proposed measure is not self-executing, as it does not enact a sales tax, but rather will require the legislature to do so.

3. The phrase “Homeowner, renter relief continues” in the proposed measure’s explanation is…