Sustainable Growth Initiative Committee v. Jumpers, LLC

Parraguirre, J., with whom Becker, J.,

agrees, dissenting:

Initially, I emphasize the importance of the initiative process and acknowledge the Douglas County electorate’s laudable efforts in using the democratic process to preserve the current state of their community. However, I cannot join the majority’s decision.

The Douglas County Master Plan, more than 400 pages long, was adopted in 1996 for one reason: to provide Douglas County with a comprehensive plan for future development and management of growth for the next twenty years. I recognize that limiting growth is an important concern of…