Should the county court meet to discuss moving the state border? County Court Election News July 21, 2021July 21, 20211 Stock photo Measure 13-18 is moving forward to the November 2021 Special Election. Chief petitioners submitted the required number of signatures to qualify Petition 20-05, an Ordinance Requiring County Court meetings regarding relocation of Oregon-Idaho Border, to the ballot on a Special Election to be held Nov. 2, 2021. Ballots for this election will go in the mail to voters of Harney County on Oct. 21. The question to be voted on by the people of Harney County is: Shall the county court meet three times annually to discuss promoting Harney County’s interests regarding relocation of the state border? The cost of this election will be paid for from the County General Fund. For any questions regarding the election, please contact the Harney County Clerk’s office.
I would like to point out to the voters of Harney County. This vote will not change the borders of either Oregon or Idaho in the near future. The County Court can’t decide to change what state it is in. Only a negotiation between the two state governments and a final ratification from the federal government will make the border change a reality. Reply