The Malheur County Onion Growers Association and Malheur County Potato Growers Association are in favor of the Greater Idaho movement, though we believe that it is more reasonable to integrate Malheur County now.
The Malheur County economic region is more like Idaho than Western Oregon. Our population demographics mirror those who live within a few miles of our border than those hundreds of miles away. Historically, we tend to vote based on family values, personal responsibility and integrity based lifestyles. Virtues that Idaho can appreciate. We have watched western Oregon riot and destroy with dismay and embarrassment. We have learned from Idahoâs response to the COVID-19 pandemic that we agree with their way of protecting peopleâs liberties and personal choice. We have all experienced the same kinds of tragedy even across state lines, yet Oregonâs governor continues to increase her control of our schools, our businesses and everyday life without restraint. If that werenât enough, Oregonâs massive estate tax kills generational small businesses.