Voters reject measure that would have established commission to set elected officials’ pay
Oregon lawmakers will continue to set their own salaries and those of certain other elected officials
Oregon Salary Commission
Impeachment, official pay commission on Oregon ballot
The sad legacy of Secretary of State Shamia Fagan endures via two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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[Hello! You know, putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] malchev / getty images State Measure 115: Vote YES Impeaching a government official is (and should be) a last resort—a consequence to be used in only the most dire circumstances, and with the utmost thoughtfulness. That said, Oregon is the only...
Measure 116: Oregon voters decide whether independent commission should decide salaries for state elected officials
If approved, Measure 116 would give an independent commission the power to set salaries for the governor, the secretary of state, lawmakers, judges and other state elected officials.
Oregon voters to decide whether independent commission should set salaries for state elected officials
Oregon would join 23 other states with similar commissions.