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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
CITY OF ASHLAND
JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, a measure election will be
held by the City of Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon, and that such election shall be conducted
by mail pursuant to Oregon law.
The following shall be the ballot title of the measure to be submitted to the city's voters on this
date:
CAPTION: Support Legislature's efforts for significant improvement in Oregon's healthcare
system.
QUESTION: Shall Ashland voters encourage the 2017 Oregon Legislature to design an
improved comprehensive healthcare system for Oregon?
SUMMARY: The Ashland City Council has placed this advisory question on the ballot to
determine whether a majority of Ashland voters wish to encourage the 2017
Oregon Legislature to design an improved comprehensive healthcare system for
all Oregon residents. This healthcare system would ensure choice of provider;
have effective cost controls; provide timely and equitable access; emphasize
prevention and be affordable for families, businesses, and society.
The outcome of the election on this advisory question will not be binding; it will,
instead, serve to inform Oregon Legislature of the views of a majority of Ashland
voters.
The following authorized city official hereby certifies the above ballot title is true and complete,
which includes completion of the ballot title challenge process.
Signature of authorized city official Date signed
Barbara Christensen City Recorder
Printed name of authorized city official Title