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Panelists debate strengths and pitfalls of initiatives and referenda at City Hall forum
Summary
A Project Citizen panel at City Hall featured legal and policy experts debating whether initiatives and referenda serve as a democratic check or undermine representative government.
A public forum at the Board of Supervisors considered the initiative and referendum process, featuring Justice Susan M. Leeson (former Oregon Supreme Court), Dr. Carl Kurtz (National Conference of State Legislatures) and Matt Baker (Environment Colorado). The moderated panel explored whether direct democracy complements or undermines representative government and discussed reforms to improve the process.
Panelists emphasized different strengths and risks. Justice…
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