MEASURE NO. 24-205

City of Salem

Argument in Favor

Our family has owned property on Orchard Heights Road since the early 1960’s. Most of this land was annexed into the City in the 1980’s. We want to annex the remaining 14 acres of our property so that all of the 48 acres are within City limits. The 14 acres are farmland, and we have no immediate plans to develop the land.

Our house is already in the City and we are using City services. By annexing the remaining 14 acres, it gets the entire property onto City tax rolls, and under City control.

With all the building happening in West Salem, the City needs more open land within City limits for schools and open spaces. In 2000, our family donated 10 acres of our land to form the Straub Nature Park, and is dedicated to preserving the environment.

Please vote YES to annex this property.

Sincerely,

Michael W. Straub

Manager

McKenzie Willamette Properties

(This information provided by Michael W. Straub, McKenzie Willamette Properties)

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