OIA Education Center Land Use Forum Set For March 15, 2008 

February 15, 2008 

Property owners across the state should mark their calendars for March 15,
2008 and plan on being in Wilsonville for the Oregonians In Action Education
Center's annual Land Use Forum.

Each year, Forum attendees receive the latest, most up-to-date information
on issues affecting property ownership, land use, and individual rights.
Currently, there is more activity on land use issues in Oregon than ever
before.  This year's Forum promises to  provide critical information for
property owners on important changes affecting private property.

At this year's Forum, legislators and panelists will present the latest
updates on Measure 49, including a "how-to" on how to file claims under the
measure, lawsuits challenging Measure 49, and an explanation of what
property owners can expect under the Measure.

In addition to discussing Measure 49, there will be a panel at this year's
Forum on the Big Look Task Force, the 10 member task force charged with
reviewing Oregon 's land use system.  The Task Force will likely receive
additional funding from the Oregon legislature, and will recommend changes
to Oregon 's land use system.  Panelists will discuss what changes, if any,
the Task Force will recommend to the legislature and public.

During lunch, a keynote speaker will discuss the importance of property
rights, free markets and individual rights in a free society.  Past keynote
speakers include Montana Governor Marc Racicot, Congressman Richard Pombo,
and former television and newspaper columnist Tony Snow.

This year, the Education Center is proud to present the Aaron U. Jones
Property Rights Award to Lars Larson, local and national radio talk show
host.  Mr. Larson has been a strong proponent of property rights and freedom
for property owners, and has used his popular radio program to discuss these
critical issues.

If you are interested in property rights or land use, the Land Use Forum is
a must.  Attendees will learn more at the Land Use Forum on land
use/property rights issues than at any other meeting.

The cost of the Forum is $30, and includes lunch.  Reservations can be made
by mailing in the attached form or calling OIA Education Center at (503)
620-0258.  Although reservations are not required, the last two Forums have
sold out, so early reservations are encouraged.