Protecting Washington From Oregon's Fate

Washington State can learn from Oregon's fate and protect the vital 1990 Growth Management Act, says CJ Gabbe, by better understanding the benefits of planned growth and the costs of deregulation

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May 26, 2005, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


Measure 37's "surprising passage in Oregon highlights the need to refocus on how growth management protects property owners here in Washington." "Protected rural and resource land is at risk for development," and the measure creates "special privileges may be unconstitutional, a claim that Oregon courts will review in coming months.""With new threats to Washington's famed quality of life, we must protect the state's Growth Management Act from such challenges as Measure 37... Through continuous adaptation and improvement, Washington can continue as a model for the rest of the country in promoting livability and managing growth, instead of following our neighbors to the south on a dangerous road that will harm economic competitiveness and the environment."

Thanks to Nolan Lienhart

Tuesday, May 24, 2005 in The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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