HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-49 Opposed to Measure #9A RESOLUTION OF THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL IN OPPOSITION TO BALLOT
MEASURE 9 - STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992.
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An initiative measure, known as Measure 9, which is on the ballot
at the November 3, 1992 General Election, would amend the Oregon
Constitution to declare certain sexual preferences as abnormal
and perverse and would ban civil rights guarantees for gays and
lesbians.
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Measure 9 would be unprecedented in the United States if it
passed, making Oregon the first state to require gowernment and
public Schools to discourage homosexuality.
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In addition to denying basic freedoms and equal rights in our
society to a segment of the population, Measure 9 promotes hate,
fear, intolerance and bigotry and is a step backward for the
recognition of human rights in our society.
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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.
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Ashland and the State of Oregon stand for tolerance and against
prejudice and intolerance.
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The passage of Measure 9 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 9 in the November, 1992 General Election and urges all
the citizens of Ashland to vote and work against Measure 9.
The foregoing resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regula~
meetinq of the City Council of the city of Ashland on the ~' ~/~ day
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Nan E. Franklin, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor