
Oregon Democratic leaders push to move transportation referendum to May
The chief legislative counsel found that Oregonians have a right to the referendum process, although the Legislature may set the date for the election.

The chief legislative counsel found that Oregonians have a right to the referendum process, although the Legislature may set the date for the election.

Every year there are over 3,700 vehicle crashes in the Salem-Keizer area, with thousands of injuries—some minor, others life changing—including 15 to 20 fatalities per year. Despite efforts at the state and local level to build a safer transportation system and encourage safer driving, the number of crashes and fatalities has increased over the last 10 years.