Under OR measure, independent commission would set elected officials' pay

Supporters of a ballot measure that would establish an independent commission for setting the pay of elected officials have launched a campaign.

If passed in November, Measure 116 would set up the Independent Public Service Compensation Commission - to decide salaries for elected officials including the governor, state lawmakers, judges and district attorneys.

Robin Ye is the political and strategy director for the organization East County Rising, which is supporting the measure.

"It's about fairness and accountability and transparency in our government, which I think will add faith to our government," said Ye. "It's a common sense solution to give power back to Oregonians and to protect our democracy."

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