Editor:
I’ve been involved with transportation and land use for 35 years. During that time I’ve observed repeated costly project failures and too much focus on “social engineering” by ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation).
A few months ago, The New Era published my letter supporting the referendum to require a public vote on the big gas tax and fee increases.
Neighbors across the state worked in cold wet weather, gathering 251,000 signatures in a few short weeks. It was amazing.
A special thanks to Angelita Sanchez for volunteering as a referendum captain in Linn County. The volunteers far exceeded expectations. She rocked it.
The message from the referendum goes far beyond May. We can no longer afford to fund a broken machine. We have reached our limit.
Please vote to reject the unjustified increases. Vote No on M-120.
Les Poole
Sweet Home