16 Jan
Initiative 54 Is No More
Kevin Mannix has dropped his effort to amend the state constitution to allow regulation of strip clubs. It’s obviously good news for clubs, but I think it’s also good news for the 2008 election. At least that’s my opinion. I’ve had about enough of “wedge issues” on the ballot just to drive up turnout for one side or the other. But that’s just me editorializing.
The bottom line for this particular issue was the reluctance of Mannix’s prime money man, Loren Parks, to bankroll this particular issue. Does he think it’s a loser? Does he like having the clubs around when he visits Oregon? Who knows. Whatever the reason, my favorite local industry is safe for the time being. Woo hoo!