Ballot Initiative Faces Legal Scrutiny | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A Portland ballot initiative accused of violating Oregon law is under fire after a complaint alleges signature gatherers misled voters about how funds would be spent—claiming the measure would fund mental health professionals instead of police officers, despite its stated purpose of maintaining a two-officer-per-1,000-residents ratio. Campaign reps say confusion arose from spontaneous recordings and misinterpreted talking points, though one canvasser was fired for deviating from the script. The complaint also accuses organizers of failing to provide full ballot text, leaving signature sheets…