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Drafted and negotiated legislation creating a new type of special district for flood safety and water quality to manage the Columbia River levee system in north Multnomah County. ORS Chapter 550 passed in the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session. Currently assisting in implementation.
In prior legislative sessions, worked on legislation modifying drainage district authority, the urban growth boundary amendment process, land use appeal issues, and higher education governance.
Participated in state rulemaking under the Administrative Procedures Act with regard to urban growth review, energy facility citing, LUBA review process, and agency fee structures.
Drafted multiple intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), including agreements creating new intergovernmental entities. Recent agreements include:
- Drafted a five-party IGA settling the designation of the Stafford area as urban reserve, and a three-party IGA governing concept planning for Stafford.
- Drafting the ordinance and agreements for creation of a Joint Contracting Authority to serve four jointly managed special districts.
- Creation of the Levee Ready Columbia governance structure among four districts, four cities, a Port district, and a county, to work toward accreditation and certification of the Columbia River levee system.
- Drafting a coordination IGA for a Park and Recreation District.
Drafted and revised ballot titles, explanatory statements, and measure information for charter amendments, bond measures, and local option levies. Represented parties in ballot title challenges to state measures, and defended local ballot title challenges.
Assisted with drafting charter amendments, local ordinances, school district policies, and administrative rules. Such regulations have included utility codes, zoning ordinances, tax ordinances, and public contracting rules.
Assisted the City of Wood Village in redevelopment of its former City Hall site with a private development and with siting, design, and construction of a new City Hall.
Advised public clients regarding compliance with the Oregon Government Ethics Law, including requesting opinions for the Oregon Ethics Commission and participating in rulemaking.
Advise clients on compliance with the public records and meetings laws, including representation at the district attorney and circuit court levels.