I think the big problem is Multnomah County - which is where Portland is.
We were “keeping Portland weird” and now the weirdos have morphed into bat shit crazy.
Not that long ago, during the financial meltdown, Multnomah Cty voted their government workers a raise - when the rest of the country was melting down. Either we’re just outvoted (many Californians here now) or something is fishy with the mail in voting.
For most of us who stay out of the city Oregon is a wonderful place. I have a great neighborhood, nothing is too far. It’s a gorgeous state.
I live in a suburb on the WA side. Pretty sane out here. I worry that a CRC type transportation package will allow Mutlnomah co. to infect Clark County with their lunacy.