Save Madison South

Think Outside The "Big Box"

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Why do we need to raise money?
The battle to stop the "Big Box" store from being built will be won on our ability to make a strong case to the governmental bodies processing the development application. That case will be highly technical in nature and involve the analysis of land use laws, zoning, traffic analysis, and other technical criteria. In communities that have defeated a "Big Box" store, they generally hire two experts: a land use attorney and a traffic engineer. 

These experts will help navigate and guide us through the regulations and paperwork. They will present data and arguments in our favor, as well as provide counter-arguments to the information presented by the developer and their experts. Our land use attorney and traffic engineer will help provide focus and direction to our volunteer efforts, foster efficiency, and help us maximize our efforts within the limited time frame of this project. These experts are our best hope of stopping the "Big Box" store from being built. 

How much will it cost?
We estimate that it will cost up to $25,000 to get through the first round of appeals to the Portland City Council. More money would be needed for the appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) and potentially to the Oregon Court of Appeals. To raise this sum, Save Madison South asks for donations from its membership base and from the local business community. 

How much of my donation goes to overhead?
All of our officers, directors, and committee chairs are volunteers and are not paid for their time and effort. Nearly all of the money raised is earmarked to pay for our consultants (primarily, our land use attorney and our traffic engineer). We also use funds to print materials and do direct mailings on rare occasions. Save Madison South has no administrative expenses and no "overhead." Every dollar goes towards developing community awareness and towards our consultant team. 

Is my donation tax deductible?
Unfortunately no. It is for a good cause though.

Will my donation and name be kept confidential?
Our supporter list is strictly private. It will not be shared with any third party. If you choose to donate to Save Madison South, you will never be contacted by a third-party. Please be assured that your personal information and  donation amounts are kept confidential, unless otherwise specified.

How can I make a donation?
1) Make out a check to Save Madison South and send it to:

2) Download the Donation Form (1 page, 127KB)

Thank you for your generosity and your support!

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Phone: 503-539-3954 or 503-261-8090
Mail:  Save Madison South           P.O. Box 30266           Portland, OR 97294