Headed for the November ballot as the Republican in the House District 53 race: Jack Zikaโby a nose. The Deschutes County Clerk’s office announced today that they’ve completed the recountโrequired by state law when the number of votes between candidates is less than half of one percent of the total votes castโfor the May primary […]
Oregon House of Representatives
Side Notes 4/15-4/22
The Oregon House of Representatives voted Tuesday to allow local governments to practice what’s known as “inclusionary zoning.” Currently banned in Oregon and Texas, the zoning approach would require affordable housing units to be built alongside market-rate housing, while creating incentives for such development. The bill’s proponents say the change would create much-needed opportunities for […]

