[Sent to those Senators supporting SB 30:]
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your vote to pass Senate Bill 30! Thank you for listening to the citizens of Oregon, for doing your homework and educating yourselves on the issue, and for recognizing that "development" is not always "progress" or "quality" to Oregonians. Thank you for having the wisdom and forethought to vote to save one of our greatest national treasures. You proved that you do care. You have showed the citizens of Oregon that you have the courage and conviction to protect and preserve the quality of life Oregonians want and deserve. A life that does include growth and success for the state, but not at the expense of our unique and pristine natural resources which can never be replaced. You make me proud to be an Oregonian!!
Sincerely,
Pat Krause
Portland, Oregon
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Enact The Will Of The People - Ervin Siverson, Portland
Dear Senator Carter:
[Sent to all State Senators]
I am writing to express my utter dismay at the outcome of the supposed public hearings concerning Senate Bill 30 limiting development of destination resorts in the Metolius River Basin. C. S. Lewis, in his book Mere Christianity wrote "that a complacent acceptance of the status quo reflects more than a failure of nerve." This statement expresses exactly what happened; a failure to act in a manner that reflect what the people wanted; an acceptance of the status quo. The developers, with their lobbyists and high price attorneys dominated the first public hearing not allowing the public to speak. And at the second public hearing, it was clear that the decision to amend Senate Bill 30 was done before the public had a chance to speak, thus making a mockery of the whole legislative process. Why invite the public to speak when you don't listen to them? Both Senators Ben Westlund and Vickie Walker produced a several inches thick folder showing the letters in support of SB 30, and a slim folder against (Senator Westlund said five letters) yet the bill was amended effectively gutting the original intent of Senate Bill 30, thus ignoring the will of the people. Is this not the the true nature of why you are elected, to enact the will of the people? So the developers, with the ability to hire lobbyists full-time to work deals out of the public eye are given the priority over the will of the people? And government wonders why the citizens are frustrated with the legislative process and its elected officials? And the best they can do (the legislators) is accuse us of "NIMBYism?" I write to express my full support of Senate Bill 30 IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM and welcome any response to my letter.
Ervin Siverson
Portland, OR
[Sent to all State Senators]
I am writing to express my utter dismay at the outcome of the supposed public hearings concerning Senate Bill 30 limiting development of destination resorts in the Metolius River Basin. C. S. Lewis, in his book Mere Christianity wrote "that a complacent acceptance of the status quo reflects more than a failure of nerve." This statement expresses exactly what happened; a failure to act in a manner that reflect what the people wanted; an acceptance of the status quo. The developers, with their lobbyists and high price attorneys dominated the first public hearing not allowing the public to speak. And at the second public hearing, it was clear that the decision to amend Senate Bill 30 was done before the public had a chance to speak, thus making a mockery of the whole legislative process. Why invite the public to speak when you don't listen to them? Both Senators Ben Westlund and Vickie Walker produced a several inches thick folder showing the letters in support of SB 30, and a slim folder against (Senator Westlund said five letters) yet the bill was amended effectively gutting the original intent of Senate Bill 30, thus ignoring the will of the people. Is this not the the true nature of why you are elected, to enact the will of the people? So the developers, with the ability to hire lobbyists full-time to work deals out of the public eye are given the priority over the will of the people? And government wonders why the citizens are frustrated with the legislative process and its elected officials? And the best they can do (the legislators) is accuse us of "NIMBYism?" I write to express my full support of Senate Bill 30 IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM and welcome any response to my letter.
Ervin Siverson
Portland, OR
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Letter In Support of SB30 - Al Krause, Portland
[Sent To Sen. Rick Metsger, Sen. Ben Westlund, Rep. John Dallum, Sen. Vicki Walker, Sen. Frank Morse, Sen. Jeff Kruse, Rep. Jackie Dingfelder, Sen. Jason Atkinson, Sen. Brad Avakian, Sen. Alan Bates, Sen. Kate Brown, Sen. Ginny Burdick, Sen. Margaret Carter, Sen. Peter Courtney, Sen. Ryan Deckert, Sen. Richard Devlin, Sen. Ted Ferrioli, Sen. Gary George, Sen. Larry George, Sen. Avel Gordly, Sen. Jackie Winters, Sen. Joanne Everger, Sen. Bruce Starr, Sen. Kurt Schrader, Sen. Floyd Prozanski, Sen. David Nelson, Sen. Rod Monroe, Sen. Bill Morrissette, among others:]
I write this letter in support of SB30 and the efforts to help protect the fragile Metolius Basin from close proximity "destination resort" development that is now potentially possible with Jefferson County's recent zoning changes. The Metolius basin is unique, and not replaceable and should be protected for all just as was done years ago in the Columbia Gorge. The latter required Federal government involvement because it overlapped two states. The State of Oregon must take responsibility to protect it's own natural treasures and that is what the Metolius River is. I appreciate the complexity that measure 37 creates for legislative action, but I think the Metolius basin is as valuable to the state of Oregon as our beaches and our State with leadership many years ago found a way to protect them. I commend Ben Westlund and others that have joined him to try and accomplish the task of protecting the Metolius basin with SB30.
Albert H. Krause, MD
Portland, OR
I write this letter in support of SB30 and the efforts to help protect the fragile Metolius Basin from close proximity "destination resort" development that is now potentially possible with Jefferson County's recent zoning changes. The Metolius basin is unique, and not replaceable and should be protected for all just as was done years ago in the Columbia Gorge. The latter required Federal government involvement because it overlapped two states. The State of Oregon must take responsibility to protect it's own natural treasures and that is what the Metolius River is. I appreciate the complexity that measure 37 creates for legislative action, but I think the Metolius basin is as valuable to the state of Oregon as our beaches and our State with leadership many years ago found a way to protect them. I commend Ben Westlund and others that have joined him to try and accomplish the task of protecting the Metolius basin with SB30.
Albert H. Krause, MD
Portland, OR
Sunday, March 25, 2007
To Senator Margaret Carter - Ervin Siverson, Portand
Dear Senator Carter:
I am writing to voice my support for Senate Bill 30, which would limit the development of destination resorts in and around ecologically sensitive and pristine wilderness areas such as the Metolius River Basin. As you are aware, the Metolius River is a federally designated Wild and Scenic River that people come from around the world to fish, hike and enjoy its natural beauty. The Metolius is so unique, flowing out of the base of Black Butte, gathering water from several natural springs and pristine creeks that would be threatened by the proposed development of destination resorts. The land around the headwaters of the Metolius River was donated to the state of Oregon in order to offer protection so further generations of Oregonians could enjoy its natural beauty. Building trophy homes and golf courses in this area makes no sense at all, and once it is paved over and impacted for the benefit of the few and the rich, it is gone forever. Please continue your support for Senate Bill 30. Thank you in advance for your time and effort.
Ervin Siverson
Portland, OR
I am writing to voice my support for Senate Bill 30, which would limit the development of destination resorts in and around ecologically sensitive and pristine wilderness areas such as the Metolius River Basin. As you are aware, the Metolius River is a federally designated Wild and Scenic River that people come from around the world to fish, hike and enjoy its natural beauty. The Metolius is so unique, flowing out of the base of Black Butte, gathering water from several natural springs and pristine creeks that would be threatened by the proposed development of destination resorts. The land around the headwaters of the Metolius River was donated to the state of Oregon in order to offer protection so further generations of Oregonians could enjoy its natural beauty. Building trophy homes and golf courses in this area makes no sense at all, and once it is paved over and impacted for the benefit of the few and the rich, it is gone forever. Please continue your support for Senate Bill 30. Thank you in advance for your time and effort.
Ervin Siverson
Portland, OR
