TOP TEN REASONS TO VOTE YES ON MEASURE 34-327

  • Yes on 34-327 ensures that as North Plains grows, it does so with a plan that maintains the unique, welcoming atmosphere that defines our community. And after the expansion is approved, you can weigh in on how to grow our community in a smart, thoughtful way that maintains the small town character of North Plains and protects our rural way of life.

  • A Yes vote on 34-327 will invigorate our local economy by introducing a variety of shops, restaurants, and job opportunities, enriching our community’s lifestyle and reducing the need to travel for goods and services.

  • By voting Yes, we support an expansion that is thoughtfully planned to accommodate space for jobs and affordable housing while protecting valuable agricultural lands and cherished forests for generations to come.

  • Measure 34-327 will diversify our economy and reduce the financial pressure on North Plains families by bringing in businesses that contribute to our city’s revenue, making it possible to add amenities and services without raising taxes on North Plains residents.

  • The cost of housing keeps going up. This makes it especially hard for young people that grow up in North Plains and can’t afford to stay. Measure 34-327 will increase the housing supply, making homes more affordable for everyone.

  • A Yes vote promotes a sustainable lifestyle where people can work close to where they live, significantly cutting down on commute times, traffic congestion, and environmental impact, leading to a healthier, more connected community.

  • Oregon’s urban growth boundary system protects farm and forest land by defining where growth can and can’t happen. The UGB expansion in North Plains is a careful, measured expansion that will protect the farm and forest land around North Plains for generations to come.

  • Measure 34-327 will make it possible to expand and enhance essential services and amenities, from public safety, to our North Plains library, to more well-maintained parks and trails, improving the quality of life for every resident of North Plains.

  • Supporting Measure 34-327 means championing the development of a downtown – with more and better dining and shopping options – that invites walking and mingling, making our city center a destination for fun and community gathering.

  • A vote for Measure 34-327 is a vote for a future that is crafted by the residents of North Plains, ensuring that as we move forward, we do so in a way that truly reflects our collective values and our love of a small-town community.