The Verdict is In The jury deliberated for just over a full day on the facts and information shared during the six-and-a-half-day trial. They found in favor of the School District on “most” of the 11 claims. I was not present in the court when the verdict was read … all I know right now […]
Week 1 Update The West Linn-Wilsonville School District and the City of West Linn started their jury trial last Monday, 8/12. After a day and a half of jury selection, opening statements were made on Tuesday afternoon. The School District spent the next three days presenting their case. They started with two staff witnesses and
Oppenlander Trial Starts Today The West Linn-Wilsonville School District and the City of West Linn head to jury trial today, 8/12. The court, based on the filing estimates a two week trial. Jury selection is Monday 8/12, and likely a boring day. Opening statements are likely Tuesday with two weeks of proceedings to follow. Each
Amicus Friends of the Court Brief Friends of Oppenlander submitted a formal statement to the court on behalf of the thousands of you wanting Oppenlander to remain as an active park in perpetuity for today’s and future families, children and city residents. Our Amicus-stye brief is citizen written and was written to give the court
It’s Time to Again Ramp Up the Citizen Visibility In December, the City made an overly generous offer to the School District to try to settle the District’s lawsuit. The School District flat out rejected the offer – acting like arrogant bullies as they refused to negotiate anything but their desired $6.5M sales price. The
City Issues Oppenlander Update We have been fairly quiet and patient while the City responds to a lawsuit brought by the School District to invalidate the Oppenlander Sales Agreement. However, the City issued an update a few minutes ago via the West Linn Tidings that is causing great concern for the Friends of Oppenlander leadership
We’re calling it … 3-582 passes … Thank You! The ballots are still being counted … but with over 50% tallied and 3-582’s margins holding steady at just over 60% we’re calling a victory for 3-582! The current tally and margins are being updated on our home page. Post-election Status With the passing of this
Volunteer to Increase Awareness The election is May 17th – less than 4 weeks away. Bond measure 3-582 supports all West Linn Parks and includes funding to preserve Oppenlander as an active athletic park for generations to come. Passing 3-582 is required to preserve Oppenlander. The voter’s pamphlets have arrived and ballots will arrive later
Voter Pamphlet Statements One of the most effective tools to inform and guide voters is a written statement in the voter’s guide the County mails to every voter in April with their ballot. Writing a Voter’s Statement is very simple. Pick a topic or perspective to focus on Be concise … you are only allowed
Please join us for an Oppenlander Town Hall Town Hall … In-person at the West Linn Adult Community Center ( 1180 Rosemont Rd) Or via Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88954518908?pwd=M25tNnFoeFREU3U0VjFJSTBmRDBkdz09Meeting ID: 889 5451 8908 Passcode: 686036One tap mobile dial in: +12532158782,,88954518908#,,,,686036# Please continue sharing and asking your friends and neighbors to come alongside the of your neighbors who have
