Oregon map (Shutterstock) Diverging perspectives on crime and social policies create a rift between urban and rural populations. The secession proposal aims to move Oregon’s eastern boundary 200 miles to the west. Crook County voters approved the measure with 53% in favor.
Residents of Crook County, Oregon, voted on Tuesday to pass the “Greater Idaho” measure, which mandates the county to pursue separation from Oregon and join Idaho.
The measure received 53% of the vote, marking Crook County as the 13th eastern Oregon county to endorse the initiative. “Eastern Oregon voters have made their stance clear on advancing border discussions. With this latest decision from Crook County,
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