Kain v. Myers

Summary

The Oregon Supreme Court reviewed a challenge to the summary portion of the Attorney General’s certified ballot title for Initiative Petition 127 (2002). The court rejected the petitioners’ arguments and certified a ballot title concerning elimination of teacher seniority as a factor in local school district staffing reductions.

Holdings

1. The summary portion of the Attorney General's certified ballot title substantially complied with ORS 250.035(2)(d), and petitioners' challenges were not well taken.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the summary portion of the Attorney General's certified ballot title for Initiative Petition 127 substantially complied with ORS 250.035(2)(d).

Disposition

approved