Oregon Voters Support Law Restricting Sprawl

Portland, Oregon voters have spoken out against modifications to an

Oregon state law restricting urban sprawl. A ballot measure brought by Portland developers called for stripping the local governing body, Metro, of its ability to mandate land-use patterns within Portland. According to the state law, Oregon urban areas must define growth boundaries, protecting rural space that falls outside the boundaries. Through a May 21 vote of 57% against the measure and 43% in favor, Portland residents for the fourth time defeated efforts to weaken or altogether eliminate the law.