What does a healthy democracy look like? Watch our latest video and find out more about the Citizens’ Initiative Review.
Read the results of the 2012 Citizens’ Initiative Reviews on Measure 82 and Measure 85, which will be published in the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet this election.
Our sister organization, Healthy Democracy Oregon, was founded in 2007 as a nonpartisan organization committed to strengthening the integrity of the ballot initiative process.
We are excited to welcome Lucy Palmersheim to the Healthy Democracy team! She comes to the organization with experience in nonprofit fundraising, public policy, and strategic communications.
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In 2012, over 627,000 Oregonians relied on the Citizens’ Initiative Review (CIR) for trustworthy information on two statewide ballot measures. Throughout the process, Healthy Democracy worked with respected researchers who … more »
This piece was originally published on the Democracy Fund blog on February 26, 2013
Guest Post: The Oregon Citizens’ Initiative Review
by John Gastil, February 26
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Title: Development & Communications Manager
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Healthy Democracy is seeking an experienced and driven advocate for political change to join our Oregon-based team in the position of Development & Communications … more »
A Panelist's Perspective
Grants Pass resident Kay Ogden shared her experience as a Citizens’ Initiative Review panelist on Oregon ballot measure 82. The chance to carefully weigh the facts and develop recommendations for the voters’ pamphlet helped Ogden feel like an active part of the democratic process, and also, as she says, “it really surprised me because I changed my mind.”
[T]he initiative reviews do not add another partisan voice to the maelstrom of election-year pitches…We’ve been leaders before. Making the Citizens Initiative Review Commission as much a part of life as the initiative process is just another — and one that walks a very high road.
- The Oregonian
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