Teledyne Industries, Inc. v. Paulus

Petitioner Teledyne Wah Chang Albany (TWCA) brings an original proceeding in this court pursuant to ORS 251.235 to challenge the explanation of a ballot measure prepared by a citizens’ committee for use by the Secretary of State in the voters’ pamphlet. TWCA suggests a modification of the explanation. See ORS 251.185; ORS 251.205. 1 The Secretary of State, named as respondent, appears and is represented by the Attorney General. 2 She takes no position as to the proposed modification. Intervenor Marbet opposes the proposed modification of the explanatory statement.

Before discussing the merits…