L2G. They hoodwinked us via HOME RULE CHARTER FOR LANE COUNTY, OREGON, Chapter V, Section 25: COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE: "The compensation for the services of a 
county officer or employee shall be whatever amount the board of county commissioners fixes, 
but no increase in the compensation of a member of the board may take effect prior to the first 
odd-numbered year after the first general election after the increase is authorized." 

The wording of this Charter was voted upon by the people of Lane County  in 1962.  Fifty four years ago!
The commissioners, by not sharing their knowledge, used this antiquated rule to award themselves a hefty raise. The people, of 2016, should have been given a chance to VOTE on this matter. It is time to rescind their decision and amend the Charter as the people of today perceive Home Rule.