It is Finally Over...
The future of the Made in Oregon sign has been determined.
Thanks Randy...
UPDATE: My favorite libertarian, Jacob Grier, is unhappy the way the city grabbed control of the sign and how we now all get to pay for it. I meant the "Thanks Randy" a bit ironically, as it is not clear we all really wanted to own the thing, but I do think restricting its commercial use, on public goods grounds, was appropriate, no different than how we regulate highway billboards (though in this case it is much more prominent). Have a look at Jacob's take. One thing is for sure, my kids will be happy that the red nose will reappear next winter.