HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-58 Opposed to Measure 13RESOLUTION NO. 94-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL IN OPPOSITION TO BALLOT
MEASURE 13 - STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 1994.
RECITALS:
A. An initiative measure, known at Measure 13, which is on the ballot for the
November 8, 1994, General Election, would amend the Oregon Constitution to deny
basic freedoms and equal rights in our society to a segment of our population.
B. Measure 13 promotes hate, fear, intolerance, and bigotry and is a step backward
for the recognition of human rights in our society.
D. The people of Ashland and the government of the City of Ashland are proud of the
positive contributions made by all the citizens of Ashland, without regard to the sexual
orientation of those citizens.
E. Ashland and the State of Oregon stand for tolerance and against prejudice and
intolerance.
F. The passage of Measure 13 could have severe negative impacts on our State and
our City due to boycotts of Oregon products and reductions in tourism and business
and convention activities in the State.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Ashland opposes State Ballot Measure 13
in the November 1994 General Election and urges all the citizens of Ashland to vote
and work against Measure 13.
The foregoing resolution was READ and DULY APPROVED at a regular meeting of the
Cit Council~f.f~hland, on the 20th day of September, 1994.
~~hadick, Acting City Recorder
SIGNED AND APPROVED this 21st day of September, 1994.
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor