Stop trying to change the narrative.  Leiken brought this up as a discussion item only, not regarding the minimum wage but whether the law violates the unfunded mandate provision of the state constitution.  Remember the D's refused to send the bill thru Ways and Means to be properly vetted.  You should send a letter to your local rep asking why this wasn't done.  Commissioner Leiken told me today that the Associated Oregon Counties passed a resolution last month supporting Linn County in their pursuit of challenging the state on the unfunded mandate provision.  Expect several other counties to be doing the same thing.  Can you say pro bono.  Sounds very strategic to me.