Clarno rejects 2 clean-energy ballot initiatives

December 21, 2019 10:12 am

Published December 20, 2019 8:29 am

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two clean-energy ballot initiatives have been rejected by Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno, drawing condemnation from climate change action advocates. They claim Clarno is bowing to pressure from polluters and business interests.

The Statesman Journal reports they added that Clarno's rejection of initiative petitions 48 and 49 represents a pattern of her siding against environmental interests. She previously rejected three petitions from the group Oregon Wild that proposed adding protections for the state's forest waters.

Clarno's staff didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Article Topic Follows: Oregon-Northwest

Jump to comments ↓

The Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.