Boytano v. Fritz

I do not agree with the majority’s conclusion that the election may be conducted consistently with ORS 659.165, and I therefore dissent.

ORS 659.165 provides:

“(1) Apolitical subdivision of the state may not enact or enforce any charter provision, ordinance, resolution or policy granting special rights, privileges or treatment to any citizen or group of citizens on account of sexual orientation, or enact or enforce any charter provision, ordinance, resolution or policy that singles out citizens or groups of citizens on account of sexual orientation.

“(2) Any person who believes that a political…