VOTE ON STUDDED TIRE BAN POSSIBLE

The Oregon Supreme Court has finally cleared the way for a Portland man to circulate petitions calling for a statewide vote on banning studded tires.  Jeff Bernards was opposed from the outset by a group led by a former Governor Kulongoski spokeswoman, who now works for a public relations and lobbying firm hired by tire companies.  He won in court, so he can now try to collect 80-thousand signatures.  He says he will try to collect 110-thousand signatures, to be sure the studded tire ban qualifies for the ballot.  Bernards says studded tires cause more damage to Oregon roads than the state can afford to fix.  Opposition to the measure is expected from drivers in rural areas.

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