Sheriff supports judge’s decision blocking Measure 114

By Sarah Brown
Lebanon Local

Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Rachio on Nov. 21 determined Measure 114 violated the State of Oregon’s constitution.

A year ago, Measure 114 passed by a narrow 50.6% of votes, reaching the finish line with only 24,972 votes. Of Oregon’s 36 counties, only six approved the measure; they are Multnomah, Washington, Lane, Benton, Lincoln and Hood River. Linn County opposed it with 70% of its voting population.

The…