[1][2] If approved, it would have established an "Independent Public Service Compensation Commission", which would determine salaries for politicians and other government figures in the state.

The Oregonian editorial board stated in its opposition:Legislators and measure supporters are painting this measure as a way to put the power in the hands of the people and prevent “politicians from meddling in the process,” when it actually takes away accountability to the public.

[4] Willamette Week editorialized:Currently, as is the case in 30 other states, legislators have the authority to set their own salaries.

Although they have long grumbled about low pay and their workload has increased, lawmakers have lacked the political courage to tackle the issue for themselves.

But the biggest red flag: Unlike virtually any other action a government body might take, no review or appeal of the salary commission’s decisions is allowed, according to the measure’s official explanatory statement: “Determinations of the commission would not be subject to review or modification by the Legislative Assembly, the governor or any other official.”