Atkinson Statement on Measure 37 Decision

State Senator and Candidate for Governor Jason Atkinson

(Tigard) - State Senator and Candidate for Governor Jason Atkinson commented on this week`s Oregon Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutionality of Measure 37.

"Today`s Oregon Supreme Court decision on Measure 37 is great news for Oregon and upholds my view that the will of Oregonians should be respected," said Atkinson. "Our state is governed by laws created by the Legislature and by the people through the initiative and referendum process as equal partners. In recent years, Oregon`s courts have been all too willing to strike down measures passed by majorities of their fellow citizens. As Governor, I will respect the decisions made by the people of this state, and appoint judges who will do the same."

Atkinson faces Kevin Mannix in the Republican primary elections, as well as David Beem who hails from Salem's special needs community.