Referendum on transportation package won’t be on ballot

Fri, Oct 2 2009 — Source: Newberg Graphic

A referendum asking voters to ratify House Bill 2001, a major transportation package funded by a state gas tax increase, will not appear on the ballot next fall, state elections officials reported. Sponsored by former state Sen. Gary George (R-Newberg), the initiative, titled “Oregonians Against Highway Robbery,” was crafted in response to the legislature’s approval of a six-cents-per-gallon gas tax increase, as well as increases to vehicle registration and title fees.