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Josephine County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 2007
Grants Pass, OR 97528
(541) 476-7683

Office location:
516 NE 7th St.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Mon. - Fri., 11a.m. - 2p.m.

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Josephine County Democrats are working for:

A balanced and equitable economy that provides a living wage for all workers.
Competent, affordable and accessible health care.
World class, lifelong educational opportunities.
A healthy, sustainable environment.
International diplomacy and cooperation.

We are county citizens who believe in bringing people together for the common good and making democratic principles the driving force behind all public policy.
We are working to build a community that extends beyond our borders and respects the inherent dignity of all.

Ballot Measures

The 2007 Legislative Assembly referred three statewide measures to the May 20 primary election ballot.

Measure 51:
House Joint Resolution 49-Referred to the Electorate of Oregon by the 2007 Legislative Assembly to be voted on at the Primary Election, May 20, 2008.

Ballot Title
AMENDS CONSTITUTION: ENABLES CRIME VICTIMS TO ENFORCE EXISTING CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS IN PROSECUTIONS, DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS; AUTHORIZES IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION.

RESULT OF "YES" VOTE
"Yes" vote provides crime victims effective court processes to enforce existing constitutional rights regarding participation, restitution in criminal prosecutions/juvenile delinquency proceedings; authorizes implementing legislation.

RESULT OF "NO" VOTE
"No" vote retains provisions giving crime victims specified constitutional rights in prosecutions/juvenile delinquency proceedings, but denying victims effective court processes to enforce these rights.

Measure 52:
House Joint Resolution 50-Referred to the Electorate of Oregon by the 2007 Legislative Assembly to be voted on at the Primary Election, May 20, 2008.

Ballot Title
AMENDS CONSTITUTION: ENABLES CRIME VICTIMS TO ENFORCE EXISTING CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS IN PROSECUTIONS, DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS; AUTHORIZES IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION.

RESULT OF "YES" VOTE
"Yes" vote provides crime victims court processes to enforce existing constitutional rights regarding protection from offenders throughout criminal prosecutions/juvenile delinquency proceedings; authorizes implementing legislation.

RESULT OF "NO" VOTE
"No" vote retains provisions giving crime victims specified constitutional rights in prosecutions/juvenile delinquency proceedings, but denying crime victims effective court processes to enforce these rights.

Measure 53:
Measure 53Senate Joint Resolution 18-Referred to the Electorate of Oregon by the 2007 Legislative Assembly to be voted on at the Primary Election, May 20, 2008.

Ballot Title
AMENDS CONSTITUTION: MODIFIES PROVISIONS GOVERNING CIVIL FORFEITURES RELATED TO CRIMES; PERMITS USE OF PROCEEDS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.

RESULT OF "YES" VOTE
"Yes" vote amends constitution to allow civil forfeitures for crimes similar to crime of conviction, permits proceeds to be used for law enforcement; other changes.

RESULT OF "NO" VOTE
"No" vote retains constitutional provisions prohibiting civil forfeitures unless property is directly related to crime of conviction and prohibiting use of proceeds by law enforcement.

Election Calendar:

March 11 candidate filing deadline
March 13 voters' pamphlet filing deadline
April 5 ballots mailed to long-term absent voters (overseas and military)
April 21 ballots mailed to out-of-state voters
April 23-25 voters' pamphlet delivery
April 29 voter registration deadline
May 2-6 ballots mailed to voters other than long-term and out-of-state voters
May 20 election day