Motley:  It's impt. to differentiate between referenda and initiatives.  Initiatives START with the people and referenda are "referred" to the people by the legislative process.  The proposal the Commissioners are considering would stifle initiatives and still the voice of the people.  I'm guessing they've seen the massive opposition to the idea and will abandon the idea and they try to "save face" at the same time.

The proposal to eliminate some rural transfer sites is a terrible idea.  We live in rural Lane County and, over the years, have cleaned-up numerous "over the bank" dumpings.  Closing sites will encourage more illegal dumping.  The County should be working to encourage responsible "reuse, recyle and, last resort, responsible discarding."  This proposal does just the opposite.....a very, very bad idea.  It fosters "just a little" resentment when a public entity significantly increases the salaries of top-level administrators and proposes cutting services.  Have a clue, guys.