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Great point! Perhaps the author will spend some time at a freeway rest stop, talk to some folks about whether or not they like or obey speed limits, and we'll get some more interesting fare for the next election ...

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Measure 63 is a horrible idea, simply put. Beyond the obvious safety risks it opens up, the measure creates liability for homeowners. That liability follows them even after they've sold the home.
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland, along with every other HBA in the state, strongly opposes this measure. Consider for a moment that the HBA usually fights hard to reduce the amount of needless fees, process and bureaucracy that go into home building and remodeling, and we're opposed to this measure. We all would like a simpler process, but tossing the permit provision for remodeling work is like making cars less expensive by building them without brakes.

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