Despite advocates' request, commissioners won't follow voter-approved rules while they are on appeal
Multnomah
County will join supporters of campaign contribution limits in
appealing a local judge's ruling against 2016 campaign finance reforms
that were approved by 89 percent of voters.
And
if anything, the activists behind passage of the measure plan to step
up their efforts despite an 11-page ruling that was issued by Multnomah
Circuit Judge Eric Bloch calling the limits a violation of the
free-speech clause of Oregon's Constitution.
The
advocates say they intend to keep pressing for a similar set of reforms
at Portland City Hall and are prepared to pursue a statewide measure if
necessary. Currently, Oregon is one of only a handful of states that
does not limit campaign contributions.
