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Board stalls "rule of law" resolution after contentious debate over scope and immigrant-community language
Summary
A proposed resolution affirming the board's duty to model adherence to constitutions and opposing unconstitutional actions drew hours of debate on March 17; commissioners were sharply divided over whether to include language referencing immigrant-community observations and whether the board should make determinations about constitutionality, and staff will rework the item for a later unanimous vote.
A proposed "rule of law" resolution prompted an extended, sometimes heated discussion among Washington County commissioners on March 17, and after hours of amendments and debate the board agreed not to push the item to a contested vote.
The original resolution reiterated commissioners' oath to support the U.S. and Oregon constitutions and referenced a prior resolution on access and opportunity. Several commissioners proposed amendments to add language saying the board "may use its institutional voice to oppose unconstitutional…
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