Join the Coalition

A growing, diverse coalition is coming together to stop Measure 20-373.

This coalition represents people from across our community — different backgrounds, different perspectives — united by a shared belief that Measure 20-373 goes too far and creates serious risks for Lane County.

“Measure 20-373 raises serious red flags for Springfield. By opening the door to broad, science-free litigation against local governments, it would increase legal costs and financial uncertainty. Those costs would inevitably be borne by residents and threaten funding for core city services like public safety.”

Sean VanGordon

Mayor of Springfield

As a Lane Electric Cooperative Director, I’m concerned Measure 20-373 exposes essential utilities to endless litigation over everyday operations. Those legal costs don’t disappear — they show up in higher rates for rural families and small businesses who can least afford it. We should pursue environmental protection through clear, science-based policy, not through a measure that creates uncertainty without real results.

– Faye Stewart, Lane Electric Cooperative Director

After our property burned in the Holiday Farm Fire, Pure Water Partners was key to recovery in our riparian areas. I’d hate to see future important restoration work halted by lawsuits. 20-373 sets no conditions for bringing lawsuits. Anyone with a grudge could have halted post-fire recovery efforts if 20-373 had been in place. Let’s not allow that to happen.

– Theresa Hausser

I am an environmentalist, but I cannot support this Measure. It completely denies that we have to balance water needs with personal use, growing food, protecting wildlife, recreation, and our local businesses. It also encourages all kinds of lawsuits that could even be filed against school districts. I am voting no on Measure 20-373.

– Joy Marshall

A Growing List Opposing Measure 20-373

These community members oppose Measure 20-373 and believe it creates more uncertainty, conflict, and risk than real solutions.

Elected Officials

Sean VanGordon
Mayor of Springfield

Charlie Conrad
Former State Representative

Faye Stewart
Lane Electric Cooperative Director

Randy Groves
Eugene Councilor

Lee Beyer
Former State Senator

Chris Wig
Willamalane Board Member

Greg Evans
Eugene City Councilor

Pat Farr
Lane County Commissioner

John Brown
EWEB Commissioner

Rob Ward
Mayor of Florence

Organizations

Eugene REALTORS®

Springfield Board of REALTORS®

Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

National Electrical Contractors Associa

Community Members

Debi Farr

Joy Marshall

Michelle Webber

Steve and Wylda Cafferata

Theresa Hausser