Ellis v. Roberts

Petitioners Ellis and Crumpton challenge a ballot title prepared by the Attorney General for an initiative that would amend the Oregon Constitution by limiting the property tax that could be levied during any one year. We review pursuant to ORS 250.085(4).1

The Attorney General filed the following ballot title with the Secretary of State:

“CONSTITUTIONAL PROPERTY TAX LIMIT TO 95% PRIOR YEAR’S TAX

“QUESTION: Shall constitution abolish tax bases, limit property tax to 95% of prior year unless majority vote approves higher tax?

“EXPLANATION: Amends Constitution. Limits property tax levy for…