Does voter annexation violate or contradict state land use law?
NO! In fact, Oregons highest courts have repeatedly held that annexation votes are not even governed by state land use law! The courts have further held that annexation votes are an integral part of the discretionary annexation process. The Corvallis voter annexation charter amendment has survived a Supreme Court challenge. See our page of specific examples of case law. Is voter annexation being used as an anti-growth tool? NO! The vast majority of annexations in cities with the vote are approved. Does voter annexation lead to higher housing costs? There is no hard evidence to support this. Portland, Eugene and the Oregon coast have the highest housing costs in the state. None has a voter annexation ordinance in place. Does voter annexation undermine a citys comprehensive plan? NO! All the quasi-judicial steps necessary for an annexation to occur are unchanged when citizens vote on annexations. The vote is merely an additional political step in the process. Dont Oregonians already have
