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1994-11-08 - Voters Pamphlet - State r' r. i x �y V f Voters 0 pamphlet -W7 OW10, STATE OF OREGON GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 1994 Compiled and Distributed by l�l Secretary of State This Voters' Pamphlet is the personal property of the recipient elector for assistance at the polls. w OF PHIL KEISLING ST EOFOREGON SECRETARY OF STATE R; Sff(!�ETARY'OF STATE F- MICHAEL GREENFIELD ;'Z 136 STA1 E CAPITOL DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE SALEM,OREGON`97310-0722 •s 9•' (503)378-4V9 Dear Voter: This 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet will help you decide how to vote on the important issues and races that appear on your General Election ballot. , There are 18 statewide measures on the ballot--more than in any year since 1914--and races at every level of government. How you vote this November 8 will profoundly impact your future and the future of all Oregonians. Several laws have changed since the last statewide election. The changes are intended to make registering to vote and voting easier. See the "Voter Registration" section on page three for a detailed explanation. This Voters'Pamphlet also contains information about polling place accessibility and how to request an absentee ballot. There are three versions of this year's general election Voters'Pamphlet. The version you receive depends on where you live. 1. In counties that do not produce a local voters'pamphlet,you will receive only this pamphlet which contains state measures and races. 2. In Clackamas,Marion,Multnomah,and Washington counties,you will receive this pamphlet which contains state measures and races and a second pamphlet prepared by your county elections official which contains local measures and races. 3. In other counties that produce a local voters'pamphlet,you will receive only this pamphlet which contains both state and local measures and races (with local information bound into the center of the pamphlet with a black or colored border). , 1 Please vote on Tuesday,November 8--Your fellow Oregonians are counting on you. Best, ?L-1 Phil Keisling Secretary of State On the Cover- Union Pacific westbound coal train heads for Telocaset(Union County), Oregon,August 25, 1992 at 5:20 p.m. This railway line is the Union Pacific main line from the Midwest.Photo by Ed Austin. Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information INFORMATION GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION Your official 1994 General Election Voters' Pamphlet is divided The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 requires states to into separate sections for measures and candidates. You can meet new standards of accessibility in election administration, find page numbers for the beginning of each of these sections, making it easier for citizens to register and to vote.Now,citizens as well as for the alphabetical index of candidates,in the table of who are already registered to vote may update information on contents on this page. their registrations, such as residence address, through election Material in the measures section includes each state ballot title, day and still be able to cast a ballot. estimate of financial impact, the complete text of the proposed You may register to vote if: measure,an impartial statement explaining the measure and any 1.You are a citizen of the United States; arguments filed by proponents and opponents of the measure. 2.You will be at least 18 years old by November 8, 1994;and Oregon law allows the Legislature to submit one argument in 3.You are a resident of Oregon. support of each measure it refers to the people.Citizens or orga- To register to vote: nizations may also file arguments in favor of or in opposition to Your completed voter registration card must be received or post- measures by purchasing space for$500 or by submitting a pet- marked by October 18, 1994. tion signed by 2,500 voters. The Secretary of State may not accept any argument which is not accompanied by the specified If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon, you must fee or the requisite number of signatures. update your registration by filling out a new voter registra- tion card if: In the candidate section,partisan candidates appear before non- 1 You change your residence address; partisan candidates. All space is purchased; statements and 2 You change our mailing address; photographs are submitted by the candidates or their designated g y agents. The information required by law—pertaining to occupa- 3.Your name is changed by marriage or court order; tion,occupational background,educational background and prior 4.You want to change your political party affiliation. governmental experience—has been certified by each If you have moved to a new residence within the same coun- candidate. ty where you are currently registered,your new voter registra- Miscellaneous voting aids, including district maps, precinct and tion card must be received or postmarked by October 31, 1994 polling place lists, voting instructions, a complete list of state to be eligible to vote a full ballot. If you fail to fill out a new voter measures and candidates, and absentee ballot applications,are registration card by this deadline and wish to vote on election also a part of the Voters' Pamphlet. In an effort not to duplicate day,you may go to your county elections office or to your polling the printing of information, some of these voting aids are not a place to receive a ballot containing federal and statewide offices part of the state Voters' Pamphlet, but instead are included in and statewide measures only. your county Voters' Pamphlet. Another page, "Voting If you have moved to a new residence in a different county Accessibility for Elderly and Individuals with Physical than where you are currently registered,your new voter regis- Disabilities," contains information about provisions made for tration card must be received or postmarked by October 18, elderly or physically disabled voters. 1994. If you fail to meet this deadline, you must go to the elec- The Voters' Pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of tions office in your new county by election day to be eligible to State since 1903,when Oregon became one of the first states to vote. provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. In IMPORTANTI Even if there is no record of your voter registration 1909, the Legislature passed a law requiring pamphlets to at your polling site on election day,you should be issued a ballot include information on candidates. containing federal and statewide offices and measures only.The One copy of the Voters' Pamphlet is mailed to every household County Elections office will then review your registration informa- in the state.Additional copies are available at the State Capitol, tion and determine your voting eligibility. local post offices,courthouses and all county election offices. ATTENTION: The State of Oregon prints measure arguments and candidate statements as submitted by the author. The state does not correct misspelled names, the use of wrong words, punctuation, grammar or syntax errors or inaccurate information. The only changes made are attempts to correct spelling errors if the word as originally submitted is not in the dictionary. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page AbsentVoter...................................................................... 1 85 Measures........................................................................... 6 Congressional Map........................................................... 182 Partisan Candidates.......................................................... 174 District M 183 Political Party Statements................................................. 168 Index to Candidates.......................................................... 187 Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Nonpartisan Candidates.................................................... 181 Individuals with Physical Disabilities................................. 4 ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994 Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 P.M. 3 Official 1994 General lection Voters'Pamphlet—General Information VOTING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ELDERLY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES Pursuant to the federal "Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act," Public Law 98-435, the State of Oregon has made the following provisions for voters who are elderly or who have physical disabilities: i 1. A cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available for Oregonians who cannot read standard print due to a visual or physical disability. To order a cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet, please contact Vision Resources For Independent Living at 503-284-3339. If you need information regarding where you vote, please call your county elections official. All other Voters' Pamphlet questions should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State at 503-986-1518 or 503-378-5812 (hear- ing impaired). 2. Large-type voting instructions or hand-held magnifying glasses for the visu- ally impaired will be provided at each polling place. 3. Telecommunications devices for the hearing impaired will be available in each county elections office. The special telephone number for your county is included in the list of county elections officials that appears on the "Absent Voter" information page in this pamphlet, or you may contact the Office of the Secretary of State by dialing 503-378-5812. 4. If an elderly or physically disabled voter's polling place is inaccessible, the voter may request, in advance, to have a ballot brought from the polling place to the voter's car, or to be assigned to an alternative polling place. 5. Any voter who is unable to mark or punch the ballot because of a physical disability or an inability to read or write shall receive, upon request, the assistance of two election board clerks of different parties or of some other person chosen by the voter. Under no circumstances may assistance be y given by the voter's employer or an agent of the employer or by an officer or agent of the voter's union. 6. An absentee ballot may be requested by any elderly or physically disabled voter. Details concerning the nature of barriers present at polling places designated as inaccessible may be obtained by contacting your county elec-, tions official. 4 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information a� N� °•fin• Y �.a ` }, WIN x ar l FF i t, a� Southern Pacific Train No. 688 travels across the "Big Baldwin"trestle on the Tillamook branch at 12 miles per hour.Photo by Ed Austin. 5 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 3 Measure No. 3 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 4—Referred to the Electorate of EXPLANATORY STATEMENT i Oregon by the 1993 Legislature, to be voted on at the General Election,November 8, 1994. Ballot Measure 3 amends Article V,section 16 of the Oregon BALLOTTITLE Constitution to increase the number of days before a general election that a vacancy in any state,district or county office must occur for the vacancy to be filled at that general election. The AMENDS CONSTITUTION-CHANGES DEADLINE deadline would change from "more than 20 days" before the FOR FILLING VACANCIES AT GENERAL ELECTION general election to"more than 61 days"before the general elec- tion. The general election is always held in November of even- QUESTION: Shall constitution at amendment increase time numbered years. The measure also removes reference to before;general election when elective office vacancy must occur precinct offices. to be filled at that election? Article V,section 16 of the Oregon Constitution now says that SUMMARY:This measure Would ameriaArtiele V,section 16,of vacancies in any state,district,county or precinct office shall be the Oregon Constitution. That section now says that when a ! filled at the next general election if the vacancy occurs more state, district, county or precinct elective office becomes Vacant than 20 days before that general election. If a vacancy occurs more than 20 days before a general election,the vacancy$half within 20 days of a general election, the.vacancy is filled by be filled at that general election. The measure would increase appointment. that time to 61 days.The measure also would remove the word "precinct'from that section of th8 Constitution. Ballot Measure 3 amends Article V, section 16 to say that ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:No financial'aIffecton state vacancies in any state, district or county office shall be filled at or local government expenditures or revenues. the next general election if the vacancy occurs more than 61 days before that general election. Therefore, a vacancy occur- ring within 61 days of a general election would not be filled at Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of that general election and would be filled by appointment. Ballot Oregon: Measure 3 also removes references to precinct offices. PARAGRAPH 1. Section 16, Article V of the Constitution of the State of Oregon,is amended to read: Committee Members: Appointed by: Sec. 16. When during a recess of the legislative assembly a Senator Joan Dukes President of the Senate vacancy occurs in any office,the appointment to which is vested Representative Cedric Hayden Speaker of the House Senator Ron Cease Secretary of State in the legislative assembly, or when at any time a vacancy Representative John Meek Secretary of State occurs in any other state office, or in the office of judge of any Randall Bateman Members of the Committee court,the governor shall fill such vacancy by appointment,which shall expire when a successor has been elected and qualified. When any vacancy occurs in any elective office of the state or of any district[,]or county[or precinct]thereof,the vacancy shall be (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the filled at the next general election,provided such vacancy occurs ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) more than[twenty(20)]sixty-one(61)days prior to such gener- al election. PARAGRAPH 2 The amendment proposed by this resolu- tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election. t NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and italic]type indicates deletions or comments. 6 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hiet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 3 Measure No. 3 LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Passage of this simple, straightforward measure will provide a Ballot Measure 3 amends the Oregon Constitution to provide more cost-effective way for county clerks to add a vacant posi- that if a vacancy in public office occurs during the 60 days just tion to a general election ballot and avoid additional costs of before a general election the office will be filled by appointment reprinting ballots and remailing absentee ballots,when a vacan- until the next following general election.Currently vacancies that cy occurs. occur within 20 days of the general election are not filled at that election. This proposed modification to the Constitution would also encourage greater participation by potential candidates seeking The 20 day window was adopted in 1926,a time when elections election to vacant state, district or county office. As a practical were simpler and there were far fewer people voting by absen- matter, a candidate needs at least 61 days in order to organize tee ballot. and run a campaign for public office.The current 20 days is not sufficient and does not provide a candidate with adequate oppor- Today, 68 years later, having to change a ballot within 20 days tunity to organize a staff, raise money, go door to door,and do of the election creates some major problems: all the things necessary to get elected.Additionally,this change - The many people who receive their ballots by mail may find would offer a candidate seeking election to a vacant position a that they do not have a chance to vote because of the transit greater chance to be listed in the Oregon Voter's Pamphlet. time necessary to mail and return a ballot. Voters would benefit from this increased visibility of candidates. - There is a significant cost to taxpayers when ballots have to be re-printed, re-mailed and computers must be re-pro- This measure received support from both Democrats and grammed to count different ballots. Republicans in the Legislature. Its adoption would add cost- effectiveness to general elections, increase fairness, encourage Current) all candidates for the general election are known 61 potential candidates to seek a vacancy,and benefit voters. days before the election. That allows the county elections office 60 days to print ballots, mail them to absentee voters and com- plete all other preparations for the election. Committee Members: Appointed by: Senator Neil R.Bryant President of the Senate If a vacancy occurs during that preparation time several time- Representative Patti Milne Speaker of the House consuming processes must take place before the election can Representative Lonnie Roberts Speaker of the House go forward: • There must be adequate time for a new candidate to file (This Joint Legislative Committee appointed to provide legislative argu- • New ballots must be printed ment in support of the ballot measure pursuant to 1993 Or.Laws 811 • The new ballots must be mailed to absentee voters §10.) • Computer programming must be revised and fully tested Given all that must happen,20 days is simply not enough time to fill a vacancy by election without great expense and with assur- ance that every voter will have a chance to vote. As the people you have chosen to conduct your elections, we, the County Clerks and election officials of Oregon urge your approval of Ballot Measure 3 to assure continued integrity.in our elections process. VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 3 NO ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION TO THIS (This information furnished by At Davidson,Treasurer,Oregon Election BALLOT MEASURE WERE FILED WITH THE Officials Committee.) SECRETARY OF STATE. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255(1991 Edition).) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 7 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 4 Measure No. 4 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 33—Referred to the Electorate beginning on the date of the election and ending on the first of Oregon by the 1993 Legislature,to be voted on at the General day of the term of office to which the person was elected Election,November 8, 1994. shall be ineligible to take office and the office shall become vacant on the first day of the next term of office. BALLOT TITLE who Subject to subsection (4) of this section, a person o is ineligible to be a Senator or Representative under subsection(3)of this section may: A AMENDS CONSTITUTION:CREATES VACANCY IF (a) Be a Senator or Representative after the expiration of `'f STANDS CON ATOR,GONVfRE T S VACANCY the term of office during which the person is ineligible;and (b) Be a candidate for the office of Senator or OUESTION: Shall state constitution say legislator's felon Representative prior to the expiration of the term of office y 9 y con during which the person is ineligible. viction creates vacancy in office, and persons'serving yfelony ' sentence are ineligible for legislature? PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu- SUMMARY: Amends Oregon Constitution. Currently, a felony tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or conviction does not automatically disqualify persons from the rejection at the next regular general election. state legislature. The measure says that upon a legislator's felony':conviction,the office would become vacant. Also,'a felon could not be elected to the legislature for any term starting before the "sentence" (Including probation, money payments) NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets ends.A person could be a state legislator after the terra in which;' and italic)type indicates deletions or comments. the person is Ineligible, A person also could run for legislative office during the term in which the person is ineligible. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:No financial effect on state or local government expenditures or revenues. Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Oregon: Measure 4 proposes an amendment to Section 8, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution,which establishes qualifications of resi- PARAGRAPH 1 Section 8, Article IV of the Constitution of dency, age and citizenship for persons seeking to serve in the the State of Oregon,is amended to read: Oregon Legislative Assembly. Sec.*8. (1) No person shall be a Senator or Representative who at the time of election is not a citizen of the United States; Measure 4 proposes an additional qualification for service. nor anyone who has not been for one year next preceding the Currently,a felony conviction does not automatically disqualify a election an inhabitant of the district from which the Senator or person from service in the Oregon Legislature. If a y Representative may be chosen. However, for purposes of the 9 9 approved b the voters, no person could a member general election next following the operative date of an appor- o nvicted of a felony the legislative assembly if the person were co tionment under section 6 of this Article, the person must have lony during the period starting from the day the member was elected or appoint- been an inhabitant of the district from January 1 of the year fol- lowing the reapportionment to the date of the election. ed the day the term of office ends. This measure does not address appeals to convictions or reversals of convictions. (2) Senators and Representatives shall be at least twenty one years of age. (3) No person shall be a Senator or Representative who Measure 4 further proposes that if a convicted person has not has been convicted al a felony during: completed the required payment of any fine or restitution,a peri- od of probation or after prison supervision,or a term of imprison- (a) The term of office of the person as a Senator or ment prior to the beginning of the term of office,that person may Representative;or not be a member of the Legislative Assembly. (b) The period beginning on the date of the election at which the person was elected to the office of Senator or The effect of a conviction is that a vacancy is created on the Representative and ending on the first day of the term of date of the conviction if the person is then serving as a member office to which the person was elected. of the Legislative Assembly. If the conviction occurs between (4) No person is eligible to be elected as a Senator or election day and the beginning of the term of office,the vacancy Representative if that person has been convicted of a felony is created on the first day of the term of office. and has not completed the sentence received for the con- viction prior to the date that person would take office if elected. As used in this subsection, "sentence received for the conviction"includes a term of imprisonment,any period Committee Members: Appointed by: of probation or post-prison supervision and payment of a Senator Brady Adams President of the Senate monetary obligation imposed as all or part of a sentence. Representative Ken Baker Speaker of the House (5) Notwithstanding sections 11 and 15,Article IV of this Janet Arenz Secretary of State Constitution: Marc D.Blackman Secretary of State (a) The office of a Senator or Representative convicted of Judge Charles S.Crookham Members of the Committee a felony during the term to which the Senator or Representative was elected or appointed shall become vacant on the date the Senator or Representative is convict- (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ed. ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) (b) A person elected to the office of Senator or Representative and convicted of a felony during the period 8 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 4 Measure No. 4 LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT Under current Oregon law, legislators who have been convicted of a felony can continue to serve out their terms. The Oregon Constitution mandates that the legislature has the responsibility for policing its membership.The legislature can expel a member for disorderly conduct or for not meeting minimum qualifications including U.S. citizenship, current residency and being at least 21 years of age. Under current law, the legislature is not required to remove a legislator who has been convicted of a felony. Ballot Measure 4 would prohibit persons from serving in the leg- islature if they are are convicted of a felony after their election or appointment to office. It would also prohibit persons from being elected to the legislature if they are currently serving a felony sentence.This bill would not prohibit a former felon from serving in the legislature once the sentence has been served. This ballot measure renounces an unlawful legislator automati- cally, so that the decision is taken out of the political arena. It reaffirms the legislature's commitment to both making and abid- ing by the laws. The voters have a right to expect their public officials to play by the same rules as other Oregon citizens.We urge your support of Ballot Measure#4. Committee Members: Appointed By: Senator Catherine Webber President of the Senate NO ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF OR Representative Kate Brown Speaker of the House IN OPPOSITION TO THIS BALLOT MEASURE Representative Veral Tarno Speaker of the House WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. (This Joint Legislative Committee appointed to provide legislative argu- ment in support of the ballot measure pursuant to 1993 Or.Laws 811 §10.) 9 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General investments,state lottery proceeds,donations,or asset sales. Election,November 8, 1994. (4) Any state or local government fee or other charge not listed in subsection (3) shall be considered a tax for the purposes of BALLOT TITLE this section. (5) New taxes or tax increases may only be submitted to voters at the following election dates:one primary election date in each 5 AMENDS CONSTITUTION.BARS NEW OR even-numbered year, the general election date in each even- INCREASED TAXES WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL numbered year,and up to two election dates,designated by law, in each odd-numbered year. QUESTION: Shall Oregon Constitution bar new or increased state and local taxes, certain fees and certain charges without (6) A government may combine requests for multiple tax and prior voter approval? fee changes into a single measure submitted to voters. Such a combined measure shall be considered to embrace one subject. SUMMARY: Amends Oregon Constitution. !Bars new or increased state, local taxes without prior voter approval. Tax` (7) This section shall not require a vote of the people when increase includes extending an expiring tax, reducing or"elimi increases in government revenue occur solely due to changes in hating exemptions, credits, deductions, exclusions.<"Tax" federal tax law, increases in income, increases in real market includes all fees,charges,except fines,forfeitures,tuition, utility property values, or other changes in the circumstances of indi- and port district user tees, "local improvements," "Incurred vidual taxpayers. charges," earnings from investments or asset sales, two other (g) A tax base increase of no more than 6%, as allowed by exceptions.Permits two tax elections annually.Automatic annual Article XI Section 11 of this Constitution, shall not require voter six percent tax base;increases still allowed without'vote, approval under this section. Legislature may override by three-fourths vote in emergency. Enforceable by private lawsuit. (9) Notwithstanding Article IX Section is of this Constitution,if a ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:There will be a direct state State of Emergency is declared as provided by law, the Legislative Assembly and Governor may override this section government expenditure;increase of$1.75 million per year and a and enact by law particular taxes, or authorize particular local direct local government expenditure increase of $912,000 per taxes,without a vote of the People if such taxes are approved by year clue to an increased number of elections on taxes and fees. a three-fourths vote in each house and signed into law by the The direct revenue and bonded indebtedness effect would Governor. Such emergency taxes shall not be enacted without depend on the outcome of these elections and subsequent litiga., the Governor's signature. Any taxes authorized or enacted by lion. such action shall be specifically designated for the declared Emergency and shall be in effect no longer than twelve months. AN ACT Revenue from such taxes in excess of the amount required by the Emergency shall be returned to the People in a timely man- Be it enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: ner. During any such Emergency, this section shall remain in effect for all other taxes. PREAMBLE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that tax (10) A government that levies taxes or fees in violation of this increases,which further deprive citizens of income and property, section shall refund any tax or fee amounts collected in violation are hereafter directly approved by the people. of this section, plus interest, to taxpayers in the twelve months PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is following the determination of violation. Interest paid shall be amended by creating a new Section 32a in Article I to read: computed as the cost of living change plus six percent per year, compounded for'the period from collection of the taxes or fees to Section 32a. People's right to approve all taxes. payment of the refunds. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution,any new taxes or tax increases shall require approval by the people, as PARAGRAPH 2.SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act is follows: invalidated,then the remaining provisions shall remain in effect. (1) No new tax shall be levied and no tax or tax rate shall be PARAGRAPH 3. CONFLICTS WITH OTHER BALLOT MEA- increased, by the state or by any local government or district, SURES. If there is an irreconcilable conflict between any provi- uniess such tax or tax increase is first approved by a majority of sion in this measure and a provision in another measure amend- voters voting on the question. The question submitted to voters ing the Oregon Constitution and passed at the same election, shall clearly describe the proposed new tax or increase and the then the provision in the measure that received the most affirma- reasonably estimated annual dollar amount of the proposed new tive votes shall prevail. tax or increase. PARAGRAPH 4.LEGAL ACTIONS.Any legal action contesting (2) Any elimination or reduction of tax exemptions, credits, or enforcing any part of this Act or any laws implementing it shall deductions,exclusions,or cost-of-living indexing shall be consid- be brought in the Oregon Tax Court or any successor court.Any ered a tax increase. Any extension of an expiring tax shall be Oregon resident or legal entity doing business in Oregon has considered a tax increase. standing to bring suit to enforce this Act and any laws imple- menting it, provided that the person or legal entity bringing the (3) The following revenues shall not be considered taxes or tax suit resides or does business within the taxing unit or district increases for the purposes of this section: user fees charged by which shall be the defendant to the suit.If the Oregon resident or Peoples' Utility Districts or port districts; school, college, or uni- legal entity bringing suit prevails, then the Oregon resident or versity tuition and fees; incurred charges and local improve- legal entity shall be reimbursed by the defendant for all reason- ments as defined by Article XI Section 11b of this Constitution; able expenses of the suit,including,without limitation,attorney's other user fees paid voluntarily for specific services that are not fees, costs,and reasonable expenses at trial and on appeal.No monopolized by government; increases in charges for monopo- government unit shall be entitled to attorney's fees, costs, or lized products solely to pass through increased costs of whole- expenses. Any legal action alleging violations of this Act or of sale inputs that are not state or local government labor costs and any law implementing this Act must be begun within two years of not otherwise under the charging government's control; fines or the date of any alleged violations. forfeitures for violations of law; and earnings from interest, 10 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ' Other user fees paid voluntarily for specific services that are not monopolized by government • Increases in charges for monopolized products solely to pass New and Increased Taxes R wire Voter Approval through increased costs of wholesale inputs that are not state or local government labor costs and not otherwise under This measure requires, unless exempted, that any new or charging government's control increased state or local government tax be approved by voters. . Fines or forfeitures for law violations Examples include: • Earnings from interest, investments, state lottery proceeds, • Property and Income donations,or asset sales • Taxes to Pay Bonds • Six percent increase in tax base allowed by Constitution. • Timber and Business Excise Taxes Voter approval is not required if a revenue increase occurs sole- • Gasoline ly due to: federal tax law changes; income increases; real mar- • Cigarette,Tobacco,Wine,Beer ket property value increases;or other changes in circumstances • Hotel-Motel,Amusement of individual taxpayers. • Employment,Payroll,Withholding • 911 Emergency Telephone Tax Emergencies If Emergency is declared, upon the Governor's signature, a tax New and Increased Fees Require Voter Approval or tax increase may be in effect for a year if approved by a three- Unless Exempted, state, local government fees and charges fourths vote in each legislative house. Unneeded Emergency require voter approval.Examples include: revenue must be returned. • occupational,hunting,fishing,driving,business licenses Litigation • court filing fees Oregon Tax Court has jurisdiction of legal actions contesting or • vehicle,boat,aircraft registrations enforcing the measure. An Oregon resident or person doing • publications business in the government unit named as defendant has stand- ing to sue. If plaintiff prevails, government must pay reasonable expenses,including,without limitation,attorney fees,costs,trial, • permits appeal expenses. If government prevails, plaintiff does not pay • applications government attorney fees, costs, or expenses. Suits must com- • commodity commission mence within two years. • water • sewer If any portion of the measure is invalidated, the other portions • electricity remain.If any provision conflicts with a provision in another mea- sure passed at the same election, the measure receiving the most"yes"votes prevails. • pollution discharges • parking • transit Committee Members: Appointed by: • ambulance Martin Buchanan Chief Petitioners • hospital Bill Sizemore Chief Petitioners • fire protection. Representative Delna Jones Secretary of State Charles Vars Secretary of State Removing or Reducing Exemption Requires Voter Approval Jim Scherzinger Members of the Committee Included as tax increases which must be voter approved are: elimination or reduction of tax exemptions, credits, deductions, (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the exclusions,cost-of-living indexing;extension of expiring tax. ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) Elections Governments may submit new or increased tax questions to vot- ers only at one primary and one general election in even-num- bered years and no more than two elections in odd-numbered years.Each question must include a reasonably estimated annu- al dollar amount of the proposed new or increased tax. A gov- ernment may combine multiple proposed new or increased taxes in a single measure. Exceptions Revenues from the following are exempt from the voter approval requirement: • User fees charged by Peoples'Utility Districts or port districts • School,college,or university tuition,fees • Incurred charges and local improvements as defined by the Oregon Constitution 11 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR DOZENS OF NEW TAXES ARE ON THE DRAWING BOARD ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS REGARDING MEASURE 5 Taxpayers must demand voter control of new taxes before it is Will voters have to vote on too many fee increases? Elected too late.Presently there are dozens of new taxes on the drawing officials will decide how many increases to refer to voters. If vot- board. Under current law these new taxes can be implemented ers see 550 fee increases on their ballot, they will realize what without a vote of the people. politicians have been doing to them all along, without their knowledge or consent. Measure 5 forces tax and fee increases Following is a list of new taxes being considered by FOCUS, a out into the open. coalition of counties,cities,and other local governments: Opponents claim voters will have to vote on such mundane mat- • OCCUPATIONAL PRIVILEGE TAX: A tax on employees for ters as photocopying fees. Not so. Measure 5 allows such the privilege of working in a county or city. increases as are necessary to offset genuine wholesale cost • CONSTRUCTION EXCISE TAX:A tax on the square footage increases,without a vote. If the cost of copy paper goes up,the of new construction. charge can be increased without a vote. • VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE: A fee imposed on motor vehicle registration, separate and in addition to the fe Will Measure 5 cost jobs.-7 The local tax burden is a major fac- charged by the state. for in determining where new businesses locate. National busi- • LOCAL SALES TAX: A local sales tax on goods and ser- ness magazines regularly report that Oregon has one'of the vices. heaviest tax burdens in the U.S. Measure 5 will help clean up • LOCAL FUEL TAX: A Oregon's reputation,attract businesses and create jobs. local tax on the sale of motor vehicle fuel. Will Measure 5 cost taxpayers millions in higher interest • REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX: A tax imposed when real property changes ownership. rates on bonds sales? Measure 5 does not change the status • UTILITY PRIVILEGE TAX:A"privilege"tax imposed on utility quo for most bonds such as for Veteran Home Loans. customers. • RESTAURANT AND BEVERAGE TAX A tax on all food and Will Measure 5 require voters in Portland to vote on fees beverages sold A eating and drinking establishments. paid by ranchers in Burns?The Secretary of State can restrict the vote to the geographical or political district affected by the fee. (Documentation available from Oregon Taxpayers United in Portland.Call 251-1635.) Does Measure 5 undermine representative government?No. It makes elected officials more important. They will have to set There are at least 25 new taxes presently under considera. real spending priorities. When politicians claim Measure 5 tion for homeowners, consumers, employees, and busi. makes them unnecessary,they're saying all we elect them for is nesses. Apparently some elected officials consider it their duty to increase our taxes. to constantly be creating new ways to take from us our hard- earned money. Is Measure 5 unconstitutional? Of course not. We Americans do not elect kings. We elect representatives to govern with limit- Taxpayers must protect themselves from excessive ed power. The purpose of our constitution is for the people to taxation. Oregonians already pay a higher percentage of their limit the power of elected officials. That's exactly what Measure income in taxes than citizens of any other state, yet our politi- 5 does. cians continually demand even more. Because elected officials refuse to limit spending, taxpayers must limit their power to increase taxes. GIVE VOTERS CONTROL OF TAX INCREASES. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 5. Measure 5 is not anti-government. It is simply a reasonable demand by taxpayers that politicians control spending. Excessive taxation and runaway government spending are not (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United necessarily a fact of life.Voters can control tax and fee increas- P.A.C.) es by passing the Taxpayer Protection Initiative. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 5 (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United P.A.C.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 12 CONTINUED o Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MEASURE 5 GIVES VOTERS CONTROL OF TAX INCREASES EXCESSIVE TAXATION HURTING FAMILIES Forty-six of fifty states have a sales tax.In every one of those Taxes.Just the word creates feelings of anxiety and resentment. states,the burden of a sales tax was placed on the taxpay- Yet taxes are essential to civilization.But how we tax,and how ers by politicians-not by a vote of the people. we t or poor,free s in large part whether our society will b Judging by the way Oregonians have voted on nine sales tax proposals, taxpayers in those 46 states would not be bur- In his book, For Good and Evil-The Impact of Taxes,Charles dened by a sales tax today, if they had enacted the Adams points out that throughout history the failure of every Taxpayer Protection Initiative, Measure 5 on the November major society has been due to excessive taxation. ballot. Unfortunately,politicians have still not learned that lower rates Measure 5 makes tax increases, and most fee increases, ultimately result in higher tax revenue. Excessive taxation dis- subject to voter approval.Measure 5 will put a lid on the explo- ment,ges it encourages production cheat ngrepr an underground sion of fees that has occurred since 1990. economy. Measure 5 sends a powerful message to elected officials. The power to increase taxes is a privilege citizens grant to their Are we being overtaxed? According to "Americans for Tax leaders. But what the people give, they can take away. If Reform",the average worker labors until July 10th each year politicians have forgotten to whom they are accountable, then just to pav his taxes. July 10th! That means we are allowing we must limit their power to increase taxes. We must remind politicians to confiscate over 50%of the fruits of our labors! them that they are accountable to hard working, taxpaying Oregonians,not big special interest groups. Our colonial ancestors would be ashamed of us!They refused to be pushed around by arrogant,power hungry government offi- Measure 5 is a reasonable,responsible measure. Measure 5 cials and bureaucrats. But today most Americans meekly does not even cut taxes. It merely requires voter approval of accept almost any ridiculous tax or fee burden government increases. it is not a straightjacket. It can be overridden by a imposes on us. super-majority vote in true emergencies, and certain,genuine wholesale cost increases can be passed on without a vote. The breakdown of the family and ultimately the decline of our country is directly linked to the current trend toward Measure 5 will spur the economy and create jobs.High taxes socialism through excessive taxation. Because taxes take an hinder economic growth and discourage the business expansion ever increasing percentage of family budgets, two incomes are that creates jobs. Putting a lid on tax increases will encourage often required just to survive. This leaves children with less existing businesses to expand,and new businesses to locate in parental supervision, thus contributing to many of our society's current problems such as drug abuse,crime,illegitimacy,etc.To Oregon. make matters worse, politicians then raise our taxes even Don't be fooled! Opponents say voters are not"sophisticated" more to finance additional bureaucracies to solve the prob- PP y lems they themselves created. enough to vote on tax and fee proposals. Not so.They are just afraid we won't support every costly,new,experimental program they dream up. It's time to give working Oregonians control leav- ing more solution t the hands tii less,thereby leav- f hose who earn t of their taxes. SUPPORT THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION INITIATIVE POLITICIANS WILL NEVER GET ENOUGH OF OUR MONEY. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 5 A"Yes" vote on Measure 5 will put sanity back in the sys- tem. (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United (This information furnished by Frank Eisenzimmer,Oregon Taxpayers PAC.) United.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an end]the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warran accura cy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 13 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION THE TECHNICAL INTENT OF MEASURE 5 A STEP IN THE WRONG DIRECTION The following statement sets forth the intent of the voters sup- This year's ballot measure 5 exacerbates a problem created porting Measure 5,and is authorized by the chief petitioners.It is by the original measure 5,the property tax limitation. the intent of Measure 5 to require voter approval of new or increased taxes and fees for services monopolized by gov- ernment. The passage of that measure has stripped us of our right to exercise local control over the funding of education and other essential services.The state is now obviously struggling with its In Measure 5,the word`monopoly"is used in the strictest sense. new responsibility to understand local issues and make inteili- If a specific product or service is not readily and conve- gent appropriations for the solution of varied problems in diverse niently available elsewhere,government has a monopoly. communities throughout the state. For example, a city may charge for parking on city streets. The The current measure takes us further down this same track. city may also have privately owned parking available, but both The legislature, already stumped by the problem of providing are not the same. The city limits the amount of time customers stable term funding for education,will find it infinitely more may use each space.The private lot doesn't. The city assumes difficult to do so. Voters, instead of going to the polls to make no liability for your car. The private lot does. In each case the rational decisions affecting their own communities,will find them- city has a monopoly on a specific form of parking. selves faced with ballots dominated by issues relevant to their distant neighbors. If a government jurisdiction does not allow open competi- tion for bus services, then a monopoly exists. The fact that in these times of severe budget constraints, such a decision- alternative transportation choices such as autos and taxis are making process can only breed resentment,with one community available, does not alter the fact that government holds a "getting back" at another for its uninformed performance at the monopoly on busses,a unique form of transportation polls. Government holds a monopoly on public parks and camp- Measure 5 is divisive with its encouragement of infighting and grounds because those unique pieces of real estate belong to lawsuits.The solutions to societal and economic problems lie in the public,yet government charges a fee to use them. participation and cooperation of the citizenry. Measure 5 will result in neither. If the elected leadership of a trade or professional association,or other policing or regulating body of a particular industry, VOTE NO ON MEASURES. requests the increase of a specific fee that will only be paid by members of that association, then that fee shall be deemed to be voluntarily_pad and a public vote not required. Portland Citizens for Oregon Schools is a grassroots organiza- tion working to promote excellence in public education and to g 9 secure adequate funding for public education throughout the based on specific formulas and assumptions. As long as the State of Oregon. underlying formula does not change, the employment tax rate may fluctuate up and down without a public vote. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 5 (This information furnished by Beth Pearce,Co-Chair,Portland Citizens for Oregon Schools.) ` (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United PAC.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 14 CONTINUE-D-0 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures' Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION CHAOS OR DEMOCRACY? SENIORS Another Measure 5?Yes! TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT MEASURE 5 But didn't we vote on Measure 5 already?Yes. TOO MUCH MONEY,TOO LITTLE GAIN. In 1990, voters passed a tax limitation measure which will be fully implemented in 1996. The right to vote is one of our most cherished rights as American citizens. Older adults continually exercise that right, making up one of the largest voting blocks in the country. But enough is or for This new Measure 5 requires a vote of the people on the enough. Under the terms of Measure 5, Oregonians would be lion or increase of any fee or tax, no matter how small or for required to vote on a variety of ridiculous fee increases.The way what purpose. this measure now reads,if passed,voters would be asked to go to the polls again and again to vote on things like whether or not Sounds simple enough,doesn't it?Or does it...? the fee for marriage licenses could be raised a nickel or the cost Should you,the taxpayer, have to pay the cost of an election to of local building permits could be increased.That doesn't make decide if a governmental agency can raise photocopying sense. charges? Is that efficient government? Is that a wise use of tax dollars? WE CAN'T AFFORD MORE BUREAUCRACY. The writers of Measure 5 think taxpayers should pay legal fees What's worse, the measure would end up costing us lots of for anyone who successfully sues the government in a dispute money. More elections mean more election campaigns. over fees or charges. However,if the local government wins the Expensive campaigns. And for what? So we can all have a say taxpayer cannot collect costs even if the suit is without merit! in whether or not the cost to copy court documents can be raised a few cents?It just doesn't make sense.Here are the facts: Who were the big winners in the passage of the first 1.Measure 5 would require a statewide vote on thousands of Measure 5? ridiculous little fee increases currently handled by city,county Large,commercial property owners and out-of-state interests! and state elected officials. Who were the big losers? 2.Measure 5 would force people in cities to vote on issues and Homeowners,renters,schools,state and local government. concerns exclusive to people in rural communities, and vice versa. Who will be the big winners if this new Measure 5 passes? 3.Measure 5 would cost millions of dollars in additional political Special interests. campaigns every year. Who will be the big loser? MEASURE 5 NEEDS TO BE STOPPED! Oregon.This new Measure 5 promotes government inefficiency, waste and special interest groups. Thousands of Oregonians live on modest, fixed incomes. We believe in going to the polls to vote on issues that make an We urge you to read the entire measure! impact on our lives. But we draw the line on Measure 5.Take a Don't be fooled by those who want you to think this is a"simple good hard look and you'll see that no one wins. measure" to control taxes. It's time for Oregonians to stop the nonsense! WE URGE YOU TO VOTE NO! Help us work to build a strong,responsible future for Oregon. (This information furnished by Dr.Jim Davis,Oregon State Council of Vote NO on Measure 5. Senior Citizens.) Special Districts Association of Oregon Oregon Fire District Directors Association Oregon Fire Chiefs'Association (This information furnished by Burton Weast,Legislative Director, Oregon Fire District Directors Association,Oregon Fire Chiefs' Association,Special Districts Association of Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 15 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Ejection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION We urge you to vote No on Ballot Measure S. Businesses Oppose Measure 5 This measure simply goes too far and will hurt Oregon's second Associated Oregon Industries (AOI) is an organization of small, largest industry--Agriculture! medium and large businesses. Our membership represents vir- tually every Oregon industry. Commodity Commissions are an essential and critical part of Oregon's agricultural industry. Individuals involved with Measure 5 sounded like a good idea to us, too. After all, busi- agricultural production frequently agree to establish commodity nesses are often the target of higher fees and taxes. Careful commissions to help with research and marketing of their prod- study, however, demonstrated that Measure 5 is a good idea ucts. For example, strawberry growers choose to assess them- that goes too far. selves for critical funding--funding for essential research to pro- tect their product. Raspberry and blackberry growers voluntarily assess themselves to help with the marketing, promotion and Our Board of Directors voted unanimously to oppose it. research necessary to maintain a viable industry. These activi- ties help our state's agricultural industry and our state's econo- It Goes too Far and Will Cost Oregonians Jobs my. Measure 5 could have been a good idea, but the proponents Farmers and ranchers throughout the state have voluntarily took it too far. agreed to form 29 individual commodity commissions. These commissions promote and protect a wide variety of agricultural products, including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, Measure 5 will require statewide votes on an increase in even processed vegetables,dairy products,potatoes,wheat,beef and minor fees such as copying charges for court documents, mar- many more. riage license fees, library fees and the price of getting a copy of driving records or birth certificates. Ballot Measure 5 is not fair to Oregon's agricultural Indus- Urban voters will be assin try! This ballot measure would require a statewide vote by all P g judgment rb on rural programs and Oregonians in the event berry producers,through their own com- modity commission, desired to increase the assessment'rate providing funding necessary to promote their industry. Rather Programs that are self-supporting and currently paid for by users than allow individuals directly involved with their own industry to of those programs, will be forced to compete for the same dol- decide their fate, Ballot Measure 5 would require all Oregonians tars as our education and police programs. to make a decision through a costly and unnecessary election process.This is not fair,nor good for Oregon taxpayers) The tax and fee instability created by a measure that goes too far will discourage small companies from expanding and new Ballot Measure 5 will not provide for government efficiencyl companies from locating in Oregon. That will cost Oregonians For very important agricultural commodity commissions, Ballot jobs. Measure 5 will result in unreasonable and unnecessary cam- paign costs -- will severely restrict the ability of these commis- Not the Answer sions to operate their own business interests -- and will hurt Oregon's Agricultural Industry! We agree.We need to have sufficient control of our government. Please vote No on Ballot Measure S. We need to seek the answer to the question of balance for a government that is either too strong for freedom or too weak for governance. Measure 5 is not the balance. Measure 5 is not the Roy Malensky answer. Former Chair,Oregon Caneberry Commission Please join AOI and other business organizations. (This information furnished by Roy Malensky,Former Chair,Oregon Vote NO on Measure 5. Caneberry Commission.) (This information furnished by Richard Butrick,Associated Oregon Industries.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 16 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 5 Would Hurt A HEALTHIER OREGON STARTS WITH LOWERING COSTS Oregon's Working Families Money is tight these days for most people.Nowhere is that more The AFL-CIO is one of the strongest supporters of Oregon's evident than in the area of health care. Speaking on behalf of smaller, public hospitals throughout the state of Oregon, I know initiative process. This process already guarantees that voters how tough it is to make ends meet.Taking care of basic services can have a say on major tax changes in the State and we is hard enough,and that only scratches the surface. have. Measure 5 goes overboard with its effort to solve a prob lem to which we already have solutions.For instance: Now comes along another money-wasting measure. Measure 5 • It is going overboard to require a statewide vote for a nickel would require a statewide election to get voter approval for increase in the fee for copying court papers in Oregon's court almost every single fee increase by cities,counties and the state houses. -- no matter how small, no matter how ridiculous. We already vote on major tax increases --that would stay the same -- but now we would be forced to hold statewide elections to vote for • It is going overboard to set up,a system that will reduce nickel and dime increases.Here are just a few examples: Oregon's bond rating because we will be seen as unreliable creditors-and cost us millions of dollars more in interest pay- . Increasing the cost of a flu shot at a public health hospital ments(i.e.:taxes). would require a statewide vote. • Increasing a county's marriage license fee would require a • It is going overboard to risk having the federal government statewide vote. take over our state run programs if they couldn't meet their . Increasing a city's boiler-inspection fee would require a obligations. statewide vote. • Increasing the fee for copying court documents would • And it is going overboard to require a city or county wide vote require a statewide vote. on such basic things as a dime increase in the library late fee. Are these things we really need to vote on? If Measure 5 pass- What's the likely outcome of these exaggerated require- es, Oregonians will be faced with countless new elections-elec- ments?We'll be facing a huge increase in the amount of money tions which will cost millions of dollars more in political cam- spent on political campaigns in Oregon - by millions of dollars paigns each year! each year.The Oregon AFL-CIO does not believe that Measure 5 makes good policy,good government,or good sense. MEASURE 5 JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE We Urge You to Vote NO! We don't need to vote ourselves into this mess. It's one thing to Inv Fletcher Dawn M.Morgan take control over important monetary issues such as property Oregon AFL-CIO Oregon Public Employees Union taxes and school funding, but this measure doesn't deal with that.Instead,it focuses on thousands of ridiculous fee increases. Robert L.Duehmig Many of which we certainly don't need to be voting on. Quite simply,there are better places to spend our money. Oregon Federation of Teachers, Education and Health Professionals VOTE NO ON MEASURE 5 (This information furnished by Iry Fletcher,Oregon AFL-CIO,Robert L. This information furnished by Brad Higgins,Administrator, Wallowa Duehmig,Oregon Federation of Teachers,Education&Health Memorial Hospital.) Professionals,Dawn M.Morgan,Oregon Public Employees Union.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse--r truth tof an�statemenot made in the aagument nt the accuracytoretruth of any statement mad in the argume t. the 17 CONTINUED Official 1994 GeneralElectionVoters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Ballot Measure 5 will hurt Oregon's Livestock Industry! Protect Oregon's Environment Oregon's livestock industry is a vital component of Oregon's Vote NO on Measure 5 agricultural industry. Agriculture, the second largest industry in Oregon, is also extremely important to our state's economy. In 1992,cattle and sheep production in our state was valued at While Measure 5 may sound reasonable at first, it would hit over$390 million. Oregon's environmental programs harder than other state pro- grams.Most of our environmental programs are currently funded Individuals involved with cattle and sheep production voluntarily by taxes and fees on polluters. F established Commodity Commissions to help with the promotion of their products -- beef and Iamb. These commodity commis- POLLUTER FEES sions are funded by assessments on cattle and sheep produc- The Department of Environmental Quality has 46 different fees ers. if Ballot Measure 5 passed,these commodity commissions paid by polluters to regulate clean air, clean water and haz- would be required to hold a state election by all Oregonians if ardous and solid waste. If this measure passed,the Department either group wanted to increase their own assessments. of Environmental Quality would have to obtain voter approval in a statewide election to increase any of these fees on polluters. Enough is Enough! FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Most individuals involved with the production of livestock--beef If increased polluter fees were required in order to meet federal and Iamb are very independent business people. They believe requirements for clean air and water, but voters didn't approve they should be allowed to operate their own business and make those fee increases,taxpayer dollars would have to fill the gap. their own business decisions. By requiring an unnecessary and expensive election, Ballot Measure 5 will take away the ability of TAX CREDITS FOR POLLUTERS these two industries to make their own promotion and marketing Under Measure 5, any tax credits to polluting companies would decisions. This will hurt Oregon's livestock industry, be permanently extended without a vote of the people. Oregon's agricultural industry and Oregon's economy! Extending these tax credits to polluters means that taxpayers would continue to pick up the tab for keeping our air and water Ballot Measure 5 Simply Goes Too Far clean. While most of us believe we should control government spend- Protect the environment. ing and control the tax burden we all face, Ballot Measure 5 is Protect your pocketbook. not the answer.Requiring a statewide vote on every possible fee Protect your health. increase in the state does not make sense. Ballot Measure 5 simply goes too far. Vote NO on Measure 5 Mack Birkmaier,President Oregon Cattlemen's Association (This information furnished by Liz Frenkel,Oregon Chapter,Sierra Club, Anna Goldrich,Executive Director,Oregon League of Conservation Skye Krebs,President voters.) Oregon Sheep Growers Association f (This information furnished by Skye Krebs,President,Oregon Sheep Growers Association,Mack Birkmaier,President,Oregon Cattlemen's Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 18 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 5 Threatens Oregon's Farming Economy oppose l have a e lce � pro- As effect onthstate's ability to invest n people much needed farmers,we've always been proud to help shape our govern- jects. ment. But Measure 5 goes too far,requiring a statewide vote on thousands of little fee increases.Things like burning permits and Each year State and local governments issue about billion in marriage licenses. Citizens would be inundated with voting for bonds. These bonds aren't for "frills," the pay for fee after fee after fee. For farmers, another troubling aspect of roads, bridges,water systems,and housing. Further,these pro- Measure 5 is that is demands statewide elections be held -- at jects create family wage jobs for Oregonians. Issuing bonds is a taxpayer expense -- to "allow" us to increase our own fees. very good way to finance these large capital projects needed These are fees we farmers willingly pay to help market our prod- today and which will serve Oregon citizens for years in the ucts like wheat,strawberries,hazelnuts and grass seed. future. This is not much different than when you borrow money now to buy a home and you pay off your mortgage over time. Measure 5 Would Require Voter Approval to Let Us Increase our Own Fees Measure 5 jeopardizes these critical capital projects by requiring a vote on nearly all taxes and fees that are used to pay off bonds. As an example, let's say Measure 5 passes and voters are asked to let the Wheat Commission raise its own voluntary fees. On the face of it,this measure sounds like a simple way for citi- If voters say no that commission would be unable to continue its On t f reduce spending re state and local governments. self-paid marketing efforts.Sales would drop off.Crops would rot However,for future projects financed by bonds,just the opposite in the field.And eventually.crop shortages would occur,causing will occur.A vote is unpredictable.Uncertainty in finance means higher prices at the market.Multiply this by the hundreds and higher risk and higher interest costs. Therefore, whatever pro- modities that make up Oregon's agricultural industry and you acts area roved b voters will cost taxpayers more because of begin to see just how dangerous Measure 5 is to Oregon's farm- Je here owing expenses. ers and the overall state economy. if we're willing to voluntarily 9 pay fees to help market our products,let us. Further, requiring people to vote over and over on many finan- Measure 5 could put a Blight on Oregon's cially complex issues is very likely to discourage people from voting, or worse, it could lead people to simply vote "no" on all Valuable Agricultural Industry for Years to Come projects regardless of their value to Oregonians today and years Don't Let It Happenl in the future. It goes too far and would increase the amount of money spent This measure is destructive for Oregon and I encourage you to on political campaigns by millions each year. Farmers work too vote against it. hard for what they have to let it be voted away by this senseless new ballot measure. Thank you, Vote NO on Measure 5 Jim Hill State Treasurer (This information furnished by W.E.'Ed"Balsiger.) (This information furnished by Jim Hill,Oregon State Treasurer.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 19 CONTINUED Official 1994General'Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Vote NO on Measure 5 MEASURE 5 THREATENS OREGON'S LARGEST INVESTMENT Measure 5 Would Hurt Oregon's Cities and Towns Oregonians have invested billions of dollars in our roads and Measure 5 is too extreme. There are literally thousands of ser- bridges over the last fifty years. Our quality transportation sys- vices provided by state and local governments that people have tem - which offers economic development and recreational voluntarily agreed to pay. People who use these services pay opportunities-is threatened..For the sake of a few pennies per the fees. From land use fees paid by developers and pollution gallon each year,billions of wisely-invested funds are at stake. control enforcement fees paid by industry to marketing fees paid by agriculture,thousands of fees are paid by the people benefit- MEASURE 5 THREATENS OUR LIVELIHOOD ing from the services.That saves the taxpayers tax dollars. This poorly-worded Measure 5 would force Oregonians to vote The Wrong Target on specialized fees most people know little or nothing about.The money from these fees goes to pay for highway construction and Do you think fees for copying court documents or summer recre- upkeep throughout the state. But what happens if voters say no ation programs are too minor to vote on? Get ready because to necessary fee increases?Here's what would happen: Measure 5 includes them along with many other fees you'd never imagine voting on. Run-down,second-rate roads • A worsening,deteriorating infrastructure The real problem with Measure 5 is that it requires votes on Unsafe streets,dangerous roadways thousands of fees most people don't want anything to do with. Commodity fees voluntarily charged to farmers for marketing More traffic tie-ups,increased congestion,longer commutes their crops will have to be approved by people living in Portland, Economic development threatened Salem and Eugene. Fees for industrial pollution control pro- grams in large urban areas will be voted on by people in SAFER ROADS MAKE FOR SAFER TRIPS .Pendleton,Burns and Roseburg.That just doesn't make sense. Since 1980,state and local governments have handled passage Fee Warfare in Oregon of all road-related fees. Even with ever-increasing demands on our road system, the system itself is better now than it's ever Because Measure 5 allows for many fees into single ballot ques- been. Continued maintenance and planning for the future will bons,fees for programs important to Klamath Fails will be joined ensure that this is always the case.But quality roads need fund- with fees for programs important to Portland on a single ing •••money that Measure 5 could easily take away. statewide ballot.The result would be comical if it weren't so seri- ous. The real result could be chaos, particularly in the rural KEEP OUR HIGHWAYS UP AND RUNNING, areas of Oregon which are affected more by statewide fee- TODAY AND TOMORROW based programs. Oregon already has much disparity between its urban centers VOTE NO ON MEASURE 5 and its rural areas. Measure 5 will make it worse because it will pit one area against another. It will make government less effi- cient and more costly. (This information furnished by Dell/sham,President,Oregon Highway Users Conference.) E Don't be misled by Measure 5. This measure is too extreme and makes no sense. Vote NO on Measure 5 (This Information furnished by Charles Vars,Mayor of Corvallis,Frank J. Harkenrider,Mayor of Hermiston,Jerry Thackery,Mayor of Redmond.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 20 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet-Statewide Measures Measure No. 5 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 5 Hurts Oregon's Agriculture Measure 5 sounds like a good idea. But let's ask a few ques- tions. How many fees would this cover? What are those fees? Who really pays them? What are they used for? Do we really want to vote on all of them or just some of them? Will votes on popular programs be lumped together with unpopular ones? ' Measure 5 is too Expensive It will be very expensive to vote on an increase in the fee for copying papers in Oregon's district courts, or a county's mar- riage license fee, a county's restaurant inspection fee, the cost of a flu shot at a public hospital or countless other needed ser- vices.Measure 5 would force either curtailment of these services or an expensive public vote. Popular Programs will be at Risk Measure 5 will also require urban voters to vote on rural issues, and rural voters to pass judgement on urban issues. Because of the number of fees involved, most of which are for special programs not used by the general public, many of the fees may be lumped together into single ballot questions. That could put popular programs at risk by merging them for vote with unpopular programs, or force us to pass unwanted increases in order to get needed increases. Oregon's Agriculture Industry will Suffer Measure 5 will also require a statewide vote on fees people want to pay voluntarily.Oregon wheat growers,for example,will- ingly pay fees to help market their crops. If Measure 5 passes and voters defeat a needed fee increase, marketing efforts and research will be hindered,and'sales and exports will suffer. Please join me in voting no on Measure 5. It goes too far. It costs too much.It makes no sense. Vote NO on Measure 5 (This information furnished by Jack Faust,Schwabe Williamson& Wyatt.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute La ndorse ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state ant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argt. 21 Official 1994 General lection Voters'Pam I Phlet—Statevvide Measures Measure No. 6 Measure No. 6 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Election,November 8, 1994. BALLOT TITLE The Oregon Supreme Court has said that the Oregon Constitution prohibits laws limiting campaign contributions. This measure would amend the Oregon Constitution to restrict some 6 AMENDS CONSTITUTION:CANDIDATES MAY USE types of political campaign contributions. Federal law currently ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DISTRICT RESIDENTS prohibits states from regulating campaigns for federal office (President or Members of Congress), so this measure would QUESTION; Shall state con sttution permit candidate$ to use, apply only to campaigns for local and state office. direct only contributions from district residents,;require violators The measure would not limit the amount of contributions. It to forfeit office,suffer disqualification?, would not apply to ballot measure campaigns. SUMMARY: Amends state constitution.,Candidates for elective Several legal questions remain unanswered and would be office may use or direct campaign contributions only from indi- subject to legislative action and judicial interpretation. viduals residing in electoral district of office sought.Exempts vol- unteer time,information,government campaign funding.Winning Section 1 candidate must forfeit;Of#ice if 10 percent of candidate's<funding violates prohibition.All..violators barred from subsequent elected The measure would allow a candidate for a local or state public office for period equal to twice.!tenure of office sought. ! office(such as judge,city council,the legislature,or governor)to Qualified donor may not contribute funds received from unquali- "use or direct"only contributions which"originate"from individu- fied donor. Unqualified donor may not Contribute funds through als who reside in the district of the office for which the candidate qualified donor.Violation,by donor an unclassified felony. is running. Candidates could not "use or direct" contributions ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:There will be a direct state from people who reside outside the district. For example,some- government expenditure of$100,000 per year to administer this one who resides outside a city and works in the city could not measure. contribute to a candidate for city council. Political Action Committees(PAC's)could under this measure contribute funds to candidates only if they could show that the Proposed Constitutional Amendment funds originated from individuals who reside in the same district as the candidate. Be it enacted by the People of Oregon: This measure would not restrict PAC's, corporations, or indi- viduals residing outside a district from spending money to sup- SECTION 1. For purposes of campaigning for an elected pub port or oppose a candidate as long as the candidate does not lic office,a candidate may use or direct only contributions which "use or direct'the expenditure. originate from individuals who at the time of their donation were Some kinds of help to candidates would not be restricted by residents of the electoral district of the public office sought by the the measure. Volunteer time, information (such as opponent candidate, unless the contribution consists of volunteer time, research or polling information) provided to a candidate, and information provided to the candidate, or funding provided by funding"provided by government"are exempt. federal, state,or local government for purposes of campaigning for an elected public office. Section 2 SECTION 2. Where more than ten percent(10%)of a candi- Penalties apply to a candidate if more than 10 percent of the date's total campaign funding is in violation of Section (1), and candidate's"total campaign funding"violates Section 1.First,the the candidate is subsequently elected, the elected official shall candidate may not hold another elected office for a period equal forfeit the office and shall not hold a subsequent elected public to twice the tenure of the office sought. Second, if the candidate office for a period equal to twice the tenure of the office sought. is elected, the candidate must forfeit the office. It is not clear Where more than ten percent(10%)of a candidate's total cam the 10 percent limit applies to contributions received or paign funding is in violation of Section (1) and the candidate is expenditures made by the candidate. not elected,the unelected candidate shall not hold a subsequent elected public office for a period equal to twice the tenure of the Sections 3 and 4 office sought. Oregon law currently prohibits making contributions in a false SECTION 3.A qualified donor(an individual who is a resident name.Violation of that statute is a Class C felony,punishable by within the electoral district of the office sought by the candidate) up to five years in prison.This measure would add to the Oregon shall not contribute a candidate's campaign any restricted Constitution a similar prohibition on making contributions through contributions of Section (1) received from an unqualified donor or for another person if the person who originally provided the for the purpose of contributing to a candidate's campaign for contribution t not eligible under the measure to make the contri- elected public office.An unqualified donor(an entity which is not button.Violati on would be an"unclassified felony." an individual and who is not a resident of the electoral district of the office sought by the candidate) shall not give any restricted Committee Members: Appointed by: contributions of Section (1) to a qualified donor for the purpose Eleanor J.Boese Chief Petitioners of contributing to a candidate's campaign for elected public Gordon A.Miller Chief Petitioners office. Claudia Burton Secretary of State Warren C.Deras Secretary of State SECTION 4.A violation of Section(3)shall be an unclassified John H.McMillan Members of the Committee felony. (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) 22 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet-Statewide Measures Measure No. 6 Measure No. 6 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION The people of Oregon in this election have the historic oppor- Why did one man spend $70,500 of his own money seeking tunity to enact the most effective reform of campaign financing in nomination smeasureeongthe ballot? Measure his own him sped money American history. lions,but stops others from raising money to run against him. The FREEDOM FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS initiative strikes at the root of a pervasive abuse of our political process. This is a poorly-written, simplistic solution to problems that In a simple,straightforward constitutional amendment,this initia- don't exist. Not only does it violate fundamental Constitutional tive ends the vulnerability of Oregon elections to being unduly the political process,et would create new problems emsoof t'own. in influenced by outside special interests. ' The FREEDOM FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS initiative requires What would happen if so-called "special interests"wanted to all candidates for all public offices to accept only those campaign support a candidate,but didn't live in the district?They could not funds that come from individuals within the candidate's electoral contribute to the candidate,but they could still go out and spend district. It stops the flow of campaign contributions from beyond their money in the campaign. What does that mean? Negative the boundaries where the election is held.It blocks powerful out campaigns. Independent campaigns,are far more likely to be side forces from the possibility of buying influence in our out negative and mean-spirited. And it means candidates would no tions,and it blunts the ability of those forces to shape public poli- longer control their own campaigns. PACs would spend the cy to their own ends once a candidate is elected. In short, this money,and they would decide what issues are important. It also initiative requires our candidates and our elected leaders to rely means campaig ,because the n reporting would be less effective upon the people, not outside special interests, as their main candidate would not have to report"independent expenses as source of support and accountability. contributions. The current system of campaign financing allows major outside This measure does not stop PACs from contributing to candi- donors to exert powerful pressures upon our political process. dates, assuming you want to do that. It just makes PACs keep This system violates the most basic purpose of voting districts, track of their contributions to be sure some"originate"in the dis- which were established for the sole purpose of empowering the trict. citizens within that district.This system disenfranchises the very Candidates have to get their votes from inside their district. citizens that our public office holders were elected to serve. Nothing can change that. But if you know a candidate who is The FREEDOM FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS initiative gives your son,daughter, mother,father,sister or brother,or a friend, back to the people their right to representation that is undiluted, classmate, or business colleague or even a person you know uncompromised and uncorrupted by powerful outside special and ou as an American rctizenl do and should have a right to sup- interests. port that candidate,even if you live a block,a mile or a hundred miles from the imaginary line that separates that district from the In summary, Oregon's campaign financing laws must be one where you live. changed before ordinary people can again secure their rightful control of their own government. This right is sacred to all citi- zens, whether liberal, conservative, or moderate; Republican, Vote no on 6. Democrat, or Independent. The FREEDOM FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS initiative will do more than any reform in modern memory to help restore that right. (This information furnished by Warren Deras.) --Gordon Miller,AUTHOR/CHIEF PETITIONER (This Information furnished by Gordon A.Miller,Freedom From Special Interests PAC.) I (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not cons=argument. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the accuracy the of Oregon,entmade in the aagumenant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in th Y 23 Offfciaf 1g9d'GenerW lection Voters"Pam let—Statewide Measures r Measure No. 7 Measure No. 7 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Election,November 8, 1994. BALLOTTITLE Ballot Measure 7 proposes to add a new section to the Bill of Rights of the Oregon Constitution. The proposed new section forbids public entities in Oregon to deny or abridge equal protec- AMENDS CONSTITUTION:GUARANTEES EQUAL tion of the law on the specified grounds of race, color, religion, PROTECTION:LISTS PROHIBITED GROUNDS OF gender,age or national origin. It provides for litigation to enforce DISCRIMINATION this prohibition. QUESTION:Shall Oregon's Constitution forbid government from Oregon's Bill of Rights presently forbids public entities to grant denying equal protection of laws due to race,color,religion,gen privileges or immunities to any citizens or classes of citizens that der,age,national origin? all other citizens may not equally enjoy on the same terms.The F United States Constitution guarantees all persons the equal pro- SUMMARY: This measure would add a new section to the tection of the laws.Because these existing guarantees do not list Oregon Constitution's Bill of Rights.The new section would pro- specific types of forbidden discrimination, courts have specified Vide: those types in judicial decisions.Ballot Measure 7 does not alter "id The equal protection of the laws shall not be denied or the interpretation of any existing guarantees. abridged by any pu6tic entity in this state on account of race, color,religion,gender,age or national origin, "f(2)The state shall have the power to enforce by appropri- ate Committee Members: Appointed by ate legislation the provisions of this section." Katherine Draham Chief Petitioners ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:No financial effect on state Tonya J.Murray Chief Petitioners or local government expenditures or avenues. Representative George Eighmey Secretary of State Peggy A.Norman Secretary of State Judge Hans A.Linde Members of the Committee The Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by creating a new section to be added to and made a part of Article 1,and to read: (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) SECTION (1)The equal protection of the laws shall not be denied or abridged by any public entity in this state on account of race,color,religion,gender,age or national origin. (2) The state shall have the power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this section. 24 CONTINUED Official 1994 Ger►eral Electi=Pamhlet—ttatevMe Nbasures Measure No. 7 e No. 7 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION The Oregon Constitution predates the U.S. 14th Amendment by WOMEN OPPOSED TO MEASURE 7 eleven years and is less comprehensive since it contains neither a"due process" nor an "equal protection"clause. Both have an Measure 7 does not gain any new rights for women in "Immunities& Privileges"clause with similar wording. It is unfor- Oregon.What it can do is take away rights for women and other tunate for the majority of Oregonians that the U.S. Supreme Oregonians. Court Justices have consistently ruled that the intent of the 14th The Oregon Constitution states, "No law shall be passed Amendment's first paragraph was protection of the newly-freed granting to any citizen or class of citizens privileges, or immuni- (male)slaves,that the rest of us were-and are-relegated to a ties,which, upon the same terms,shall not equally belong to all lower category of legal "scrutiny." Those who claim that citizens." The Oregon Constitution does not have a list of citi- Oregon's article 1, sec. 20 is fully equivalent to an "Equal zens who will or won't have protection against discrimination,as Protection"clause may not have noticed that in the 135 years of Measure 7 does. its existence not one Native American, woman, child or Asian Measure 7 does not list many groups traditionally protected by American has yet been protected from discrimination by it. The Hewitt of our oft-mentioned Hewitt vs.SAIF case in Oregon was discrimination laws. For example,marital status,creed (systems a white male, and already fully protected therefor by the U.S. of religion) and the physically disabled are not on Measure 7's 14th Amendment. list For over a century, the marital status of women was used It is difficult to find logical reasons for opposition to a civil rights against them in employment.Often employers assumed married measure such as this.Either one must be convinced that there is women would have children and quit their jobs, making them a poor employment investment. If a man with children competed no discrimination remaining,in that there is some real benefit to for the same job as a single woman, employers often gave the our communities in maintaining such discrimination or, h pu- job to the man"who had children to feed."We don't want to go port some benefit to those established organizations which pure back to the days of employment discrimination against women. port to be seeking equity while actually working against n Those The federal Equal Rights Amendment proposed for the US who claim that an Equal Protection clause in Oregon would q g undermine already existing benefits for minorities or women are Constitution would provide anything e greater I kepro federal ERA.The federt contradicted by both Oregon's article 1, sec. 33 which reads, This enumeration of rights,and privileges shall not be con- al ERA stated, "Equality of rights under the law shall not be strued to impair or deny others retained by the people,and denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on by the wisdom of retired Oregon Supreme Court Justice, Hans account of sex."That was specific to women, and didn't super- Linde, who wrote the EXPLANATORY STATEMENT. That just sseode existing protections for other citizens as Measure 7 could won't happen. Vote NO on Measure 7. This Act is a simple measure with no hidden meanings and no hidden agenda. If you believe that all people should be treated League of Women Voters of Oregon equally under our laws,vote"YES"on Ballot Measure#7. Jewish Federation of Portland National Organization of Women,Oregon Right To Privacy PAC (This information furnished by Kit Draham,Oregon Equal Protection National Council of Jewish Women Amendment Committee.) Oregon American Association of University Women Oregon Women's Political Caucus American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon s (This information furnished by Janet Arenz,American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) es not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument do ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 25 Official 1994 Qenerai on Voters'Pam 'et—Statewide Measures � Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General political subdivision of the state retiring on or after January 1, Election,November 8, 1994. 1995,shall not in any way be increased as a result of or due to unused sick leave. BALLOT TITLE Section 13. If any part of Sections 10, 11 or 12 of this Article is held to be unconstitutional under the Federal or State Constitution, the remaining parts shall not be affected and shall Q AMENDS CONSTITUTION:PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PAY remain in full force and effect. Q PART:OF SALARY FOR PENSION QUESTION:Shall Constitution require'public employees to pay six percent of salary toward pension,tsar pension increase from unused sick leave? SUMMARY: Arnends Oregon constitution. State govornfrient,' EXPLANATORY STATEMENT a some local governments now pay full cost of.employee pen- sions. Law now permits pension increase from unused sick leave. Measure requires public employees to pay siz percent of This measure would amend the Oregon Constitution to salary,toward pension, Bars govetnmerit on, after January 1,,; impose certain requirements and prohibitions as to public 1995, from contracting to relieve employees of contribution duty? employee pay and benefits. or to l increase salary,;benefits!as offset. Bars gove rnment con First, and notwithstanding any other Oregon or federal law, tracts to guarantee'interest rate an public;pension funds. the amendment would require each employee of the state and Prohibits raising pension benefits from unused sick leave for employees retiring on,!after January l i 1995. its political subdivisions who belongs to a retirement system or plan created by law, charter or ordinance, or who will receive a ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT: When existng labor con- retirement benefit from such system or plan,to contribute 6%of tracts expire,direct state expenditures for personnel would be his or her salary or gross wage to the system or plan. reduced by$117,4 million annually ($42.5 million of which is state General Fund).Total direct expenditures for personnel by Second,the amendment would prohibit the state and its politi- public schools, community colleges„and local governments cal subdivisions from contracting with their employees or other- would be reduced by$232 million annually ($141,6 million of:. wise agreeing to make any payment or contribution to a retire- which is state General Fund). ment system or plan that would relieve an employee of the oblig- ation to make a 6% contribution to retirement from salary or gross wage.This prohibition would apply to contracts and agree- AN ACT ments made on or after January 1, 1995, regardless of an Be it enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: employee's date of employment. Third,the amendment would prohibit the state and its political Paragraph 1. The Oregon Constitution is amended by creating subdivisions from contracting with their employees or otherwise new sections to be added and made a part of Article IX, such agreeing to increase employee salary,benefits or other compen- sections to read: sation to offset or compensate for the 6%contribution to retire- Section 10. (1) Notwithstanding any existing State or Federal ment from salary or gross wage. laws,an employee of the State of Oregon or any political subdi- Fourth, the amendment would prohibit the state and its politi- vision of the state who is a member of a retirement system or cal subdivisions from contracting with their employees to guaran- plan established by law,charter or ordinance,or who will receive tee any rate of interest or return on funds in a retirement system a retirement benefit from a system or plan offered by the state or or plan established by law,charter or ordinance. a political subdivision of the state,must contribute to the system or plan an amount equal to six percent of their salary or gross Fifth, the amendment would prohibit unused sick leave from wage. increasing retirement benefits of employees of the state and its ° 2. On and after January 1, 1995,the state and political subdivi- political subdivisions who retire on or after January 1,1995. sions of the state shall not thereafter contract or otherwise agree The measure also provides that if any part of it is held to vio- to make any payment or contribution to a retirement system or late the Oregon or United States Constitutions, the remaining plan that would have the effect of relieving an employee,regard- parts will remain in effect. less of when that employee was employed, of the obligation imposed by subsection(1)of this section. Article IV,section 1 (4)(d)of the Oregon Constitution provides that an initiative measure, if approved by the people, becomes 3. On and after January 1, 1995,the state and political subdivi- effective 30 days after approval. sions of the state shall not thereafter contract or otherwise agree to increase any salary,benefit or other compensation payable to an employee for the purpose of offsetting or compensating an Committee Members Appointed by: employee for the obligation imposed by subsection (1) of this section. Barbara Ash Chief Petitioners Bill Sizemore Chief Petitioners SECTION 11. (1) Neither the state nor any political subdivision Julie King Secretary of State of the state shall contract to guarantee any rate of interest or Hardy Myers Secretary of State return on the funds in a retirement system or plan established by Ted Runstein Members of the Committee law, charter or ordinance for the benefit of an employee of the state or a political subdivision of the state. (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the Section 12. (1) Notwithstanding any existing Federal or State ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) law, the retirement benefits of an employee of the state or any 26 CONTINUED o Official 1994 Gene rat Election Voters`Pam hlet=—StatevVT Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OVERLY GENEROUS PERS BENEFITS ONLY VOTERS CAN CURE PERS PROBLEM UNFAIR TO TAXPAYERS The question: Why do public employees earn much higher Measure 8 is about fairness.It's a defense of taxpayers who are pensions after 30 years service than others do after 45 financing,through their income taxes and property taxes, retire- years. ment benefits for public employees that are much greater than private workers'pensions. The answer: Nearly everyone making decisions regarding the Public Employee Retirement System is a PERS benefi- Twenty years ago, public employees were generally underpaid, ciary. but enjoyed superior fringe benefits and job security. However, due to the awesome political power public employee unions Eighty-eight of ninety legislators passing laws regarding have gained in recent years,public employees now receive PERS are PERS participants. Judges deciding legal questions pay comparable to their private sector counterparts, and regarding PERS are PERS participants. Most members of the benefits that are considerably better.Consider these facts: PERS board that determines and sets PERS benefits are PERS participants. Nearly everything about PERS is a conflict of • The average 30 year public employee, who retired in 1993, interest. receives $2,608 per month from PERS, plus social security, for a total pension of about$40,000 per year.That's 96 per- The conflict of interest is further increased when public employ- cent of their highest working salary! Some pensions ee unions make huge campaign contributions to the very people exceed highest working salary. with whom they will later negotiate for salaries and benefits. To • The averacie retirement age for general service public workers illustrate: How could Governor Barbara Roberts effectively is only age 57; 52 for public safety workers. Compare that to negotiate with public employee unions on behalf of taxpay- age 65 for private sector workers. ers when those unions put her in office? She couldn't, and • PERS pensions are artificially inflated by including a roll-over she didn't. of unused sick leave from public employees' entire careers; costing taxpayers$174 million per biennium. If elected,John Kitzhaber will be in the same position. Because • Oregon governments spend 3 to 4 times as much on public Kitzhaber has accepted massive campaign support from sector retirement as private sector employers. Public employ- public employee unions,it is unreasonable to expect that he ers'pick-up of 100 percent of their employees'contribution to will truly represent taxpayer interests when he later negoti- PERS costs taxpayers$550-600 million per biennium. ates with those unions regarding compensation. • Ending the PERS pick-up would save Oregon's public schools about$280 million per biennium,without raising taxes. Why do you think public employee unions give Kitzhaber so much money? Do they expect nothing from him in return? Oregonians simply cannot afford such an extravagant system as Hardly. They expect a lot. And just like Barbara Roberts, he we presently have. It's neither right nor fair for public will owe them a lot.Should such a blatant conflict of interest be le al? employees to retire so much earlier,and with so much bet- 9 ter benefits than the taxpaying Oregonians who finance their pay and benefits. A newspaper editor wrote, "by pitching his tent in organized labor's camp, Kitzhaber appears to be turning a deaf ear to We appreciate public employees and all their hard work,but the much of Oregon's tax-paying electorate..."True. cost of extravagant public employee benefit packages is now breaking the backs of other working and retired taxpay- Measure 8 saves taxpayers more than$350 million per year, ers. and saves our public schools$280 million per biennium.Not surprisingly,Kitzhaber opposes Measure 8. WE MUST RESTORE SANITY TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT Afair-minded person must conclude that PERS benefits are excessive and unfair to other Oregonians. Kitzhaber's opposi- tion to Measure 8 is clear evidence that voters will have to fix the PERS problem themselves. (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United, P.A.C.) PAC.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 27 CONTINUED Offi6iaf'f§04 GeneralOtodoinVote rs"Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR JUDGE FOR YOURSELF Measure 8 will"right some wrongs"caused by lawmakers when HOW DO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS they waived the expiration date of the 1979 PERS Pick Up in COMPARE TO YOURS? June 1981. This saddled taxpayers with the full cost of public employee pension premiums, even though pension plans were STATE EMPLOYEE YOUR unaffordable for most other Oregonians. Oregon PERS is regarded as the most generous public pension in the nation. BENEFITS BENEFITS This heavy tax outlay for public employee pensions erodes gov- HEALTH CARE: ` Full Coverage for Self ? ernment funds which could go to services that taxpayers need ($389/a month) more, like prisons. Measure 8 can save more than 600 million Full Coverage for Family ? dollars after just its first two years.That would go a long way to Employee does not contribute to ? solve the alleged state budget shortfall. either premium To set the record straight, the PERS Pick Up was not simply Excess unused premium added to ? given in place of a pay raise, but instead of a TAXABLE pay paycheck raise, it is a tax"loop-hole"for public employees that may have been feasible in 1979,when tax"bracket creep"frequently made SICK LEAVE: ' 12 days a year ? a pay raise worthless. It isn't now. Nor can taxpayers afford the ' Unlimited Accumulation tax-sheltered bulge from a"loop-hole"which expands with each public employee pay raise. * Rollover Into Retirement ? Measure 8 has more savings. New labor contracts will not HOLIDAYS: ' 12-13 days a year ? include a clause that presently allows unused sick leave to be used to boost the calculation of pension benefits. This practice VACATION: '2 1/2 Weeks after one year to ? has been an abuse of the true intent of sick leave. 5 Weeks after 20 years ? Lastly, new labor contracts will not guarantee a specific savings rate for employee retirement accounts. The current 8% return PENSION: ' Full Retirement, Full Benefits, ? employees are guaranteed by the state (taxpayers) is not only Any age after 30 years; too costly,it can't be had by regular investors who must make up Age 58 after 5 years the difference with taxes. Early Retirement Available:Yes ? State employees are guaranteed 8%interest on their retirement 15%of Gross Salary Goes Into ? fund, which totals about 17 BILLION DOLLARS. Many retired Retirement(in addition to salary) state employees get more money now than when they worked. NO Employee Contribution Towards ? For your own sake,vote YES on measure 8. Pension " Guaranteed 8%Return on all ? Retirement Investments (This information furnished by Ruth Bendl, Washington County E.I.E.L0.) ' Medical coverage in retirement:Yes ? Benefit can be increased by rolling ? over unused sick leave into retirement Cost of Living Adjustment ? Each Year:Yes JOB SECURITY:'Guaranteed 12 VOTE YES ON MEASURE 8 BECAUSE ITS FAIR (This information furnished by Bob Tiernan,Oregonians for Fair Pensions.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 28 CONTINUED OffiGal 1994 General Electim Voters'Pam hlet-Statewkle Measures Measu r e No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Why do public employee unions, and some of their lawmaker Accountability, responsibility and fairness.That is what Measure friends,insist that the 1979 6%PERS"pick-up",is an EMPLOY- 8 is about. EE pension payment? All that the supporters of Measure 8 are asking of the public Why isn't it called what it is,an EMPLOYER payment? employees is that they contribute and help pay for their retire- ment,just like almost everyone else does. Isn't it enough that taxpayers have been saddled with FULLY paying for government pension premiums? An overhead that Until 1979,all public employees contributed 6%of salary to their swelled in size, from 11% (pre-1979) to about 16% of salary. pensions. The state gave about 11%. The non-taxable six per- That's an expense that's paid over and above salary. cent pick-up (state contribution) was negotiated instead of a salary increase, to last two years.When the two years was up, Is this Employer expense called an"EMPLOYEE contribution" e state caved in and allowed it to continue. This means we tion"to now pay EVERYTHING for most public employee pensions. justify giving public employees 6%of"take home"salary, FREE OF TAXES,SOCIAL SECURITY and other DEDUCTIONS? In addition, public employees can roll over unused sick pay and vacation time into the calculation for figuring their pension bene- Doesn't that sound like a"tax cheat'? fit even though they have already been paid for those days. Public employees in Oregon are guaranteed 8 percent return on How many other taxpayers regularly get 6%of their"take home" their pension fund regardless of economic conditions. And WE pay,FREE OF TAXES? PAY IT!The going rate for the rest of is less than 4%! Can other taxpayers claim a tax deduction for an expense that We shouldn't pay our employees more than we get. Measure 8 SOME-ONE ELSE paid? will help restore a sensible balance between private and state employee pensions. Do these people take taxpayers for fools? Don't they think we know that a tax break,commonly known as a"tax loop-hole", is The Public Employee Unions are expected to spend 1.5 million normally ONLY granted to the person making the outlay, in this dollars to defeat Measure 8. We are just a taxpayer group and case,the EMPLOYER? we can't afford to spend that kind of money.We depend on you, the voter,to decide what's in your best interest. Doesn't the saying go,"if it walks like a duck,and quacks like a duck',it's in all probability,a duck"? Please,vote YES on Measure 81. Thanks to Ballot Measure 8's placement on the November 1994 Ballot, taxpayers are finally getting an opportunity to ask these (This information furnished by Jeanette Basl,Pitch In.) and many other necessary questions.It's time they did. The 6%PERS Pick-Up was originally mandated to end in 1981, but got a waiver because it had been inexcusably included in some three year labor contracts. Who is left to pay the taxes that public employees "avoid" because of the PERS"pick-up"?Is that fair? Let's end this travesty! Dump the PERS"Pick-Up".It's unfair. Vote YES on Ballot Measure 8,November 8th. (This information furnished by Ruth Bendl,Washington County E.I.E.I.O.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse• ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 29 CONTINUED "ONiciat Ili Geinerat Otidorf Voters'Pa ''hlet=Statewide Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Dear Oregon Voter We have weathered another hot summer fighting dangerous fires throughout the Pacific Northwest. We have lost good men As Oregon State Police Officers, we are sworn to uphold the and women. Families are destroyed. Some lives will never be Oregon Constitution upon entering law enforcement. We have the same. serious and relevant concerns about Ballot Measure 8.This bal- lot measure DOES NOT belong in our Constitution,and we urge While we are risking our lives doing our job people are cam- voters to send a clear message to those who would trivialize paigning to amend the Oregon Constitution to lower our income such a revered document.We don't believe that you want to see substantially,everywhere in the state at the same time.Our pen- wages and benefits become part of the State Constitution. sions, our sick time and our income and benefits would all be regulated uniformly and permanently. The only way to modify n The proponents continually talk about government waste, this amendment is to put it on the ballot and attempt to pass but we don't see any tax relief in this measure, even if it is another Constitutional amendment,amending the amendment. passed...DO YOU? Is this what the Constitution means to the people of this state? A 6% cut in take home pay is a hardship that our men and Is this what we stand for? women do not deserve. We are willing to negotiate,to go to Salem and talk with legis- Ballot Measure 8 does hurt police, fire fighters and others who lators, and continue to do our jobs well. But we aren't willing to put their lives on the line every day to keep the citizens of let anyone change the Constitution and lower our take home Oregon and its visitors safe and secure. pay. We appreciate the support you have provided to law enforce- This idea is so badly written that we think it raises more issues ment over the years,and thank-you for your continued support! than its proponents claim they try to settle...This is an invitation for more government waste. We ask you to vote NO on Measure.8. We don't want to be forced to sacrifice our families futures. We don't believe we should have to. We think that in time you Sincerely, will come to agree with us.On November 8th,Vote no on 8. Jim Botwinis (This information furnished by Patrick L. West,Oregon State Fire President,Oregon State Police Officers Association Fighters Council.) (This information furnished by Jim Botwinis,Oregon State Police Officers Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 30 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MEASURE 8 IS NOT A PROPER INITIATIVE Measure 8 won't promote better health care. The sponsors of Measure 8 want to amend the constitution That's why the Oregon Nurses Association ask voters to reject to order Oregonians who work for public employers to contribute Measure 8 for what it is -- a bad proposal. Publicly-employed six percent of their pay to pensions. nurses are working to provide high quality health care services for Oregonians; it's ironic that we're voting on a measure that Collectively,the undersigned take no position on the issue of reduces compensation for many people who provide these pensions. WE DO STRONGLY CARE ABOUT THE OREGON essential services. CONSTITUTION. As a professional organization representing thousands of public This measure is not a proper initiative. An initiative may pro- and private sector nurses throughout the state,our role is to pro- pose an ordinary statute, but an initiative cannot properly be mote good,health and safety.That's why we oppose Measure 8. used to lock legislation into the Constitution. The reasons are Passage of this flawed initiative only hurts public health service important to Oregonians. workers. When Oregon first added the initiative and referendum provi- Measure 8 doesn't offer any benefits. sions of our Constitution,opponents said that these innovations denied the republican'form of government that every state must This flawed proposal doesn't just affect health care workers. maintain. They argued that laws must be enacted by elected Measure 8 will directly impact almost every public service representatives. Oregonians have come to expect. From firefighting to education and water service to law enforcement, every family in Oregon The Oregon Supreme Court allowed the system to stand will feel the effects if Measure 8 passes. because statutes initiated by the voters are not permanent. Initiated laws do not exclude action by elected officials,the Court And while Measure 8 takes money away from service workers reasoned in Kadderly v. City of Portland. Such laws "may be throughout Oregon, this proposed amendment to our amended or repealed by the Legislature at will."Judges remain Constitution does not direct the legislature how to use the"found free to test them against Oregon's Constitution.This is not true money." of constitutional amendments. Measure 8 doesn't help any Oregonians. STATUTES CANNOT BE INITIATED AS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Measure 8 doesn't earmark any money to fund the Oregon Health Plan,or any other beneficial service or program.And this The Kadderly decision explains why we enjoy the power to in amendment definitely doesn't reduce anyone's taxes. ate many laws today,as well as to initiate amendments that do not directly make laws.But the decision means that the initiative cannot put ordinary laws directly into the Constitution in order to Joked in voting Constitution. S. Stop an unhealthy law from being exclude the legislature and the courts. Legal rules directed to private individuals belong in laws, not in the Constitution. (This information furnished by Mary Grant,Oregon Nurses Association; Oregon Health Sciences University Nurses,Multnomah County Health For these reasons,we oppose Measure 8. Department and Aging Services Nurses.) HARRY BOIVIN,Former President of the Senate BERKELEY LENT,Former Chief Justice Oregon Supreme Court HANS LINDE,Former Oregon Supreme Court Justice HARDY MYERS,Former Speaker of the House JAMES MOUNTAIN,Former Solicitor General HERBERT SCHWAB, Former Chief Judge Oregon Court of Appeals ALFRED SULMONETTI, Former Presiding Judge Circuit Court- Multnomah County GEORGE WOODRICH, Former Judge Circuit Court-Lane County (This information furnished by Julie King,NO on 8.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does riot constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 31 CONTINUED Official 1994General EI ction Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION I was the Governor of Oregon when my Administration pro- Reducing government is different than punishing posed the PERS "pick up"to state employees. We proposed it employees. because the state was in a financial crisis of which all Oregonians became painfully aware as we slid into a recession. Measure 8 doesn't reduce total government spending, Although our employees deserved a wage increase,we could because nothing in Measure 8 cuts taxes or reduces programs. not afford it,and properly fund needed government services.We All Measure 8 does is take six percent of salary away from public could however fund a lower budget cost of the 6% employee service workers,as well as more than six percent of their bene- contribution--the so-called "pick up". Because of this, the State fits. saved millions of dollars in Social Security taxes and other pay- ments. If our goal is to reduce government spending,then we should So, what happened then is that our state employees gave up reduce or eliminate some services and programs with the expec- a pay raise for the employer contribution to their retirement fund. tation that the rest us will have to help fill the gaps, or just do Now Ballot Measure 8 proposes to reverse a commitment made without.And cutting services -- in the private or public sector-- years ago which amounts to breaking a contract made and means some jobs would be eliminated. But Measure 8 is differ- accepted in good faith by both parties.At the same time it would ent. It takes away part of public employees'total compensation unfairly reduce both public employees' pay and retirement and then these people are asked to continue to provide the income. same services. I have said many times, "I know of no public employee who Measure 8 wrongly assumes public'employees are over- wakes up in the morning and says 'how can I waste money paid. today."' Public servant bashing seems to be fair game to many seeking political favor. I have never found that to be acceptable 'and hope you will not as well. I would like to have you ask your- State workers are not overpaid compared with their counter- self one question before you mark your ballot. How would you parts in the private sector. This has been documented in many like it if this was happening to you? salary studies, which repeatedly have shown that when you examine salaries and benefits, including retirement, state work- Vote No on Measure 8. ers receive comparable pay to those doing similar jobs in the pri- vate sector. Most everyone agrees that the Public Employees Retirement System is good. But to say it is overly generous is to Victor Atiyeh ignore the fact that the system has, in the past, made up for wages that were below private sector levels. Governor 1979-1987 Measure 8 is a lose-lose proposition. (This information furnished by VictorAtiyeh,Former Governor.) One of the problems with Measure 8 is that it doesn't direct the legislature how to use the exaggerated"savings"taken from workers salaries. Whether there is any "savings" depends on what the legislature does with it, because we don't know, and this flawed measure doesn't say. Cutting compensation for police officers,firefighters,teachers, nurses,and other frontline workers doesn't make our lives better or safer.Nor does Measure 8 lower our taxes.There's simply no good reason to vote for it. Vote NO on 8. Fred Miller Public Affairs Vice President Portland General Electric (This information furnished by Fred Miller.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 32 CONTINUED o Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION DOES ANYONE BENEFIT FROM MEASURE 8? The Portland Police Association is made up of more than 900 men and women dedicated to preserving and improving public No,Measure 8 won't cut our taxes. safety.As street-level police officers,we encounter dangers and threats every day we work. We never thought we'd find our- selves facing a new kind of threat—the kind posed by a ballot This confusing amendment to our Constitution does not cut measure like Measure 8. taxes. Ballot Measure 8 is unfair. When the voters in Portland No,Measure 8 won't fix our roads. amended the City Charter to require the City to pay for the pen- sion contributions we used to make, we didn't simply sit back Nothing in this measure targets our tax dollars for road repair. and accept the benefit. Instead, for three straight years, we accepted reductions in our pay adjustments so that the City could pay the pension contributions. We thought we had a No,Measure 8 won't provide a better education for our kids. deal—lower wages in exchange for the City paying our pension contribution. Nothing in this measure dedicates funding for our public schools. Now Ballot Measure 8 is trying to undo only half of that deal. Measure 8 wants us to keep the lower wages we voluntarily No,Measure 8 won't make our neighborhoods safer. negotiated to allow the City to pay the pension contribution we used to make, but also mandates that we once again pay that pension contribution. Because it tries to undo only half of the Nothing in this measure provides money for more police and deal, Ballot Measure 8 will mean a 10%reduction in the net pay prisons. for police officers in Portland. No,Measure 8 won't put out fires any quicker. Not only is Ballot Measure 8 unfair in the way it treats police officers, it also has no place in the Oregon Constitution. The Nothing in this measure directs more funding for fire fighting. Constitution is our most important legal document in the state. Only fundamental principles of law belong in our Constitution, So where's the money from workers' salaries going to go? not issues which are better dealt with at the collective bargaining Politicians will just waste it. table. VOTE NO on 8 The Portland Police Association urges you to vote NO on Ballot Measure 8. We hope that Oregonians will reject this con- fusing and complicated ballot amendment which is so unfair to Oregon's law enforcement officers. (This information furnished by Bruce Adams,Oregon Education Association,Shirley Hamilton,Oregon A.F.S.C.M.E„Dawn Morgan, Oregon Public Employees Union.) Roger Morse President Portland Police Association (This information fumished by Roger Morse,President,Portland Police Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 33 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION As fire fighters,our job is to protect the lives and property of The Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers is the the people of Oregon. We work hard in every city and every professional association that represents Probation and Parole town, from Portland to Ashland, from Astoria to La Grande, Officers(PPO)throughout the state.These P.P.O.s protect your keeping people and property safe. In many ways, we do what community by the surveillance; search and seizure of stolen the Oregon Constitution promises--we protect your life and prop- goods and drugs; and arrest of dangerous criminals such as erty. The Constitution goes further; it also protects our most child molesters,rapists,armed robbers,etc. basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and freedom of religion. It is a grand document capturing the spirit of We stand behind the victims of crime. Please stand with us in Oregon.Adding a Constitutional amendment that regulates any- supporting our pension rights for which we've bargained in good one's pay and benefits violates that spirit. faith.Cutting employee pension contributions is the same as cut- ting pay, medical/dental insurance or other incentives for which Measure 8 is fundamentally flawed.There is confusion about we've bargained for in our contract, and for which we've given what this amendment means. It conflicts with other laws and up other benefits.Its just plain unfair. agreements.For this reason alone,this amendment,unlike a bill in the Legislature that could be discussed and amended,will be VOTE NO on Measure 8 litigated in every city,county and at the State level,if passed. This is expensive, time consuming and frustrating for every- one. There are many ways to talk to us about our livelihood. A James D.Kiely-Federation Joint Council President Constitutional amendment is overkill. Even without a legal chal- lenge, this amendment is flawed. What if it has consequences that no one can foresee. What if in five years, we all want to (This information furnished by James D.Kiely,Federation President, change this again. We will need another constitutional amend- Federation of Oregon Parole/Probation Officers.) ment. It also does too much--it changes our pension,our sick leave, our retirement,and limits our pay to less than the cost of living. Forever. Each one of those is of dubious legality. It is unfair. It hurts us and many others of us who put our lives on the line to protect the public. No matter how you feel about the men and women who fight fires in our State, or how you feel about pensions and our income, we would urge you to Vote No on 8. This does not belong in our Constitution. (This information furnished by Tom Chamberlain,Portland Fire Fighters Assn.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 34 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION As a long-term Republican in the Oregon legislature, I particu- We are the members of the Association of Engineering lady value the spirit of the Oregon Constitution.I also oppose the Employees of Oregon.Our job is to design,plan,test,and build stigmatization of any Oregonian. During these hard economic safe bridges and highways for public use. times,there have been many attempts to alter this basic docu- ment.There are many attempts to blame certain groups of peo- We object to Ballot Measure 8 for the following reasons: ple for Oregon's problems,including public employees. Ballot Measure 8 punishes those who do the most to protect As engineers,we rely on clear,concrete plans.Ballot Measure 8 our lives and our property–the fire fighters,police officers,pub- is poorly organized and poorly written. lic health nurses and others who serve the public every day. This measure is confusing and complicated. Few people rec- This measure will permanently alter the content of the Oregon ognize that most of the money in PERS,for example, is earned Constitution.The Oregon Constitution is not the proper place to income from investments, not taxpayers. We have funded the debate the issue of pay benefits. The purpose of the Oregon PERS program so it will not require a taxpayer bailout in future Constitution is to outline and preserve the rights of Oregonians, years. Actuaries and other experts adjust the program every not limit them. The ballot measure asks Oregonians to compli- year so it can be carefully maintained.To change it radically by cate our constitution with more and more specific limits. This is Constitutional amendment is a misuse of that special document. not what Oregonians want. Given these difficulties, and considering that the Constitution was written to protect our most basic freedoms, Ballot Measure It also tries to encompass three completely separate issues in 8 harms our Constitution by attaching cumbersome pension, one amendment.A single amendment to the constitution should wage and benefit restrictions.This is,in every sense,a violation not contain multiple issues. They should each be addressed of the very spirit of the Oregon Constitution. separately.Ballot Measure 8 does not do this. I urge all Oregonians to reject Measure 8. This proposal will reduce employee's retirement benefits.But the question is,where will this money go? It will not save taxpayers money. It will simply free up more money to be wasted in the (This information furnished by Tony Van Wet,Oregon Representative.) Bureaucracy. Ballot Measure 8 is intentionally confusing,don't be fooled by its misleading statistics. Ballot Measure 8 is simply a bad idea.We know it and if you read it we know you will agree. We ask you to join us in opposition of Ballot Measure 8. Thank You, Jack Boatwright President,AEE (This information furnished by Jack Boatwright,Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 35 CONTINUED o Official 1994 General El 'on Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 8 Measure No. 8 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police is very concerned Measure 8 delivers a walloping wage cut of 8%to Oregon's pub- about the impact Measure 8 will have on local law enforcement lic employees with the first paycheck of January 1995.And,as if agencies. that isn't enough, Measure 8 also delivers a tremendous cut to public employee's retirement income.This group of Oregonians As chiefs,we sit down periodically with our local elected officials can't afford these financial hits...neither can Oregon. and representatives of the local police associations to negotiate salaries, pensions and other work conditions and benefits as Who are Oregon's public employees? part of the collective bargaining process. Over ten years ago, many local governments started paying employee pension con- The obvious .....Police. Firefighters. Public employees are also tributions instead of salary increases.At the time,this approach School bus drivers that safely transport your children. School to employee compensation was a win/win because local govem- Bus mechanics. Cooks that prepare and provide nutritional ments didn't have to pay federal income taxes on pension contri- meals - often in "meal shifts" because of the ever increasing butions as is required on wages. number of students in our public schools.Educational assistants. Print shop operators. Custodians and maintenance workers that If approved, Measure 8 will immediately cut the take-home maintain and preserve Oregon's often aging school buildings. wages of our officers by 6%and reduce their retirement benefits Special education assistants. Library assistants and technicians. by up to 20%.As management,we are certainly willing to look at Audio-visual technicians that introduce Oregon's children to a two-tier approach that offers less generous benefits for future information retrieval systems. Secretaries, administrative assis- employees as a way to address the fiscal problems confronting tants and Office Managers that perform the invaluable-keeping many local jurisdictions.However,we do not feel it is fair to take everything together. Public employees are also Parks and from our officers something already negotiated as in the case of Recreation staff.Oregon's Community Colleges, educating over the PERS pick-up. 300,000 (1992-1993) members of Oregon's developing work- force, are staffed by public employees that instruct, train and Many of our senior officers are seriously considering retirement support. before January 1, 1995, if Measure 8 is approved. Most of them have over 20 years of law enforcement experience,so their pen- Bottom line, public employees are your neighbors. They pay sion benefits pre-Measure 8 will actually be better for them and taxes just like you do. They work hard just like you do. They their families than if they stay in the system until normal retire- want to retire with dignity,just like you do. Before you cut your ment. And, who can blame them; they've planned their retire- neighbor's wages, think about cutting yours. Wage cuts hurt ment based on certain pension benefits promised to them. Oregon.Vote NO on Ballot Measure 8. The exodus of these officers will have serious ramifications for many local law enforcement jurisdictions due to the years of (This information furnished by Stephanie Holmes,Oregon School experience our senior personnel have. Public safety will suffer Employees association.) with the loss of these officers if Measure 8 is enacted. Please vote No on Measure 8. It's a shortsighted and bad solution. (This information furnished by Chief Brian Riley,Oregon Association Chiefs of Police.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does riot constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 36 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General "contribute"or"contribution"includes: Election,November 8, 1994. (A)The payment, [prepaid] loan, gift, forgiving of indebted- ness,or furnishing without equivalent compensation or consider- BALLOT TITLE ation,of money,services other than personal services for which no compensation is asked or given, supplies, equipment or any other thing of value:[�J (1) For the purpose of influencing an election for public ADOPTS CONTRIBUTION AND SPENDING LIMITS, office or an election on a measure or of reducing the debt of OTHER CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW CHANGES a candidate for nomination or election to public office or the debt of a political committee;or QUESTION.-Shall statutes limit 000ttibutions by individuals alai (ii)To or on behalf of a candidate,political committee or mea- groups to certain candidates and PACs,adopt Optional spending sure;and limits for some candidates? (B) Any unfulfilled pledge, subscription, agreement or SUMMARY; Adopts; amends statutes. Umits contributions by promise,whether or not legally enforceable,to make a conthbu- individuals,,groups, PACs each election t0 $500 for statewide ton. candidates,: $100 for legislative candldates,l with exceptions. (b) Regarding a contribution made for compensation or con- Limits contributions to PACs to$140;annuany,with exceptions. sideration of less than equivalent value,only the excess value of Restricts contributions between candidates and PACS. Defiries it shall be considered a contribution. "contribution" Bares candidates' personal use of Campaign (4)"County clerk"means the county clerk or the county official funds. Adopts optional campaign spending caps for statewide in charge of elections. and legislative Offices. No tax credit,for contributions!to candi (5) "Elector" means an individual qualified to vote under sec dates not agreeing to limits.;Repeals some political lax Credits. ton 2,Article II,Oregon Constitution. Bars some corporate, labor organization contributions, Civil penalties.Other changes. (6) Except as provided In section 2 of this 1994 Act, "expend"or"expenditure" includes the payment or furnishing of ESTIMATE-OF FINANCIALIIMPACT: In 1994-95, d#rect state money or any thing of value or the incurring or repayment of expenditures to Implement line time.Changes required by this indebtedness or obligation by or on behalf of a candidate,politi- measure will be$11'3,000.There will be a direct state revenue cal committee or person in consideration for any services, sup- increase of approxirnately$2A million per year because dons- ' plies, equipment or other thing of value performed or furnished Lions to Certain committees will no onger be eligible for the for any reason, including in support of or opposition to a candi income taxi political contribution Credit: date, political committee or measure, or for reducing the debt of a candidate for nomination or election to public office. Subject to section 4 of this 1994 Act, "expenditure" also The Oregon Campaign Finance Reform Act includes contributions made by a candidate or political commit-. tee to or on behalf of any other candidate or political committee. Relating to elections; creating new provisions; amending ORS (7)"Filing officer"means the: 260.005, 260.083, 260.165 and 316.102; repealing ORS (a) Secretary of State, regarding a candidate for any state 248.095 and sections 25,60 and 61,chapter 267,Oregon Laws office or any office to be voted for in the state at large or in a 1987;and appropriating money. congressional district;or regarding a measure to be voted for in SECTION 1.ORS 260.005 is amended to read: the state at large. 260.005.As used in this chapter: (b) County clerk, regarding a candidate for any county office (1)(a)"Candidate"means: or any district or precinct office within the county,or regarding a (A)An individual whose name is printed on a ballot,for whom measure to be voted for in one county or in a district situated a declaration of candidacy,nominating petition or certificate wholly within one county. of nomination to public office has been filed,who requested (c) Chief city election officer, regarding a candidate for any a tally of write-in votes under ORS 249.007 or whose name is city office,or a measure to be voted for in a city only. expected to be or has been presented with the individual's con- (d) County clerk of the county in which the office'of the chief sent,for nomination or election to public office;[,] administrative officer or administrative board is located regarding (B) An individual who has solicited or received and a candidate for office for any district or regarding a measure to accepted a contribution,made an expenditure,or given con- be voted on in a district,when the district is situated in more than sent to an individual,organization,political party or political one county. committee to solicit or receive and accept a contribution or (8)"Independent expenditure"means an expenditure by a make an expenditure on the individual's behalf to secure person for a communication expressly advocating the elec- nomination or election to any public office at any time, tion or defeat of a clearly identified candidate that is not whether or not the office for which the individual will seek made with the cooperation or with the prior consent of,or in nomination or election is known when the solicitation Is consultation with,or at the request or suggestion of,a can- made, the contribution is received and retained or the didate or any agent or authorized committee of the candi- expenditure is made, and whether or not the name of the date.As used in this subsection: individual is printed on a ballot;or (a)"Agent"means any person who has: (C) A public office holder against whom a recall petition has (A) Actual oral or written authority, either express or been completed and filed. implied,to make or to authorize the making of expenditures (b)For purposes of this section and ORS[269:896]260.035 on behalf of a candidate;or to 260.156, "candidate" does not include a candidate for the (B)Been placed in a position within the campaign organi- office of precinct committeeperson. zation where it would reasonably appear that in the ordinary (2) "Committee director' means any person who directly and course of campaign related activities the person may autho- substantially participates in decision making on behalf of a politi- rize expenditures. cal committee concerning the solicitation or expenditure of funds (b)"Clearly identified"means: and the support of or opposition to candidates or measures. (A)The name of the candidate involved appears; (3)(a) Except as provided in section 2 of this 1994 Act, 37 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 (B)A photograph or drawing of the candidate appears;or [04�] (16) "State office" means the office of Governor, (C) The identity of the candidate is apparent by unam- Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, biguous reference. Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, (c) "Expressly advocating" means any communication Superintendent of Public Instruction, state Senator, state containing a message advocating election or defeat,includ- Representative,judge or district attorney. ing but not limited to the name of the candidate, or expres- (17)"With respect to a single election"means,in the case sions such as"vote for,""elect,""support,""cast your bal- of a contribution to a candidate for public office: lot for,"or"vote against,""defeat"or"reject." (a)The next election for nomination or election to that (d) "Made with the cooperation or with the prior consent public office, other than national or political party office, of, or in consultation with, or at the request or suggestion after the contribution is made;or of,a candidate or any agent or authorized committee of the (b) In the case of a contribution made after an election candidate": and designated in writing by the contributor for a previous (A) Means any arrangement, coordination or direction by election,the election so designated. A contribution may be the candidate or the candidate's agent prior to the publics- designated for a previous election under this subsection if tion, distribution, display or broadcast of the communica. the contribution does not exceed the expenditure deficit of tion.An expenditure shall be presumed to be so made when the candidate or principal campaign committee of the candi- it is: date receiving the contribution. (i)Based on information about the candidate's plans,pro- SECTION 2.As used in this chapter,"contribute,""contri- jects or needs provided to the expending person by the can- bution,""expend"or"expenditure"does not include: didate or by the candidate's agent,with a view toward hav- (1) Any written news story, commentary or editorial dis ing an expenditure made;or tributed through the facilities of any broadcasting station, (ii) Made by or through any person who is, or has been, newspaper, magazine or other periodical publication, authorized to raise or expend funds,who is,or has been,an unless a political committee owns the facility; officer of a political committee authorized by the candidate (2) An individual's use of the individual's own personal or who is,or has been,receiving any form of compensation residence,including a community room associated with the or reimbursement from the candidate,the candidate's prin- individual's residence, to conduct a reception for a candi- cipal campaign committee or agency;and date,and the cost of invitations,food and beverages provid- (B) Does not include providing to the expending person ed at the reception; upon request a copy of this chapter or any rules adopted by (3)A vendor's sale of food and beverages for use in a the Secretary of State relating to independent expenditures. candidate's campaign at a charge less than the normal com- [(8)](9)"Judge"means judge of the Supreme Court, Court of parable charge, if the charge is at least equal to the cost of Appeals,circuit or district court or the Oregon Tax Court. the food or beverages to the vendor; (10)"Labor organization" means any organization of any (4) Any unreimbursed payment for travel expenses an kind, or any agency or employee representation committee individual makes on behalf of a candidate; or plan, in which employees participate and that exists for (5)Any loan of money made by a state bank, a federally the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers chartered depository institution or a depository institution concerning grievances,labor disputes,wages,rates of pay, insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, hours of employment or conditions of work. Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation or the [(8)](11)"Measure"includes any of the following submitted to National Credit Union Administration, other than any over- the people for their approval or rejection at an election: draft made with respect to a checking or savings account,if (a)A proposed law. the loan bears the usual and customary interest rate for the ( category of loan involved, is made on a basis that assures b)An Act or part of an Act of the Legislative Assembly. repayment,is evidenced by a written instrument and is sub- (c)A revision of or amendment to the Oregon Constitution. ject to a due date or amortization schedule. However, each (d)Local,special or municipal legislation. indorser or guarantor of the loan shall be considered to (e)A proposition or question. have contributed that portion of the total amount of the loan for which that person agreed to be liable in a written agree- principal business or, if the individual is employed by another [f#9)] (12) "Occupation" means the nature an individual's ment,except if the indorser or guarantor is the candidate's person, the nature of the individual's principal business or the spouse; business name and address of the employer. (6) Nonpartisan activity designed to encourage individu- [+444] (13) "Person" means an individual or a corporation, als to vote or to register to vote; association,firm, partnership,joint stock company,club,organi- (7) Any communication a membership organization or zation or other combination of individuals having collective corporation makes to its members,shareholders or employ- capacity. ees if the membership organization or corporation is not [42�j(14)"Political committee"means a combination of two or organized primarily for the purpose of influencing an elec- more individuals, or a person other than an individual, [ikie-er+- tion to office; (8)The payment of compensation for legal and account- ing services rendered to a candidate if the person paying ]that has for the services is the regular employer of the individual F FR received a contribution or made an expenditure for the pur- rendering the services and the services are solely for the pose of: purpose of insuring compliance with the provisions of this (a)Supporting or opposing a candidate,measure or polit- chapter;and ical party;or (9)The payment by a state or local committee of a politi- cal party of the costs of preparation, display or mailing or (b) Making i opposition to candidate,measure r political party. other distribution incurred by the committee with respect to a printed slate card or sample ballot,or other printed listing, [(43}] (15) "Public office" means any national, state, county, of three or more candidates for any public office for which district, city office or position, except a political party office,that an election is held in this state. This subsection does not is filled by the electors. apply to costs incurred by the committee with respect to a 38 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 display of any such listing made on broadcasting stations to any other political committee except: or in newspapers, magazines or similar types of general (A) A political committee exclusively supporting or public political advertising. opposing candidates for national or political party office; SECTION 3. (1)Subject to section 4 of this 1994 Act and (B)A principal campaign committee;or except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, with (C)A political committee organized exclusively to support respect to a single election,a person or political committee or oppose one or more measures. shall not contribute an aggregate amount exceeding: (c)A candidate or the principal campaign committee of a (a)$500 to a candidate or the principal campaign commit- candidate for other than national or political party office,or tee of a candidate for nomination or election to the office of any other political committee, other than a political party Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, committee, a political committee exclusively supporting or Superintendent of Public Instruction, Attorney General, opposing one or more candidates for national or political Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or party office or a political committee organized exclusively to judge of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals or Oregon support or oppose one or more measures, shall not accept Tax Court. a contribution from: (b)$100 to a candidate or the principal campaign commit- (A)A candidate or the principal campaign committee of a tee of a candidate for nomination or election to the office of candidate for national or political party office;or State Senator or State Representative. (2)With respect to a single election, an individual under (B) in political committee exclusively supporting or 1t opposing one or more candidates for national or political 8 years of age shall not contribute an aggregate amoun exceeding$25 to any single candidate. party office. (3)An individual shall not contribute in any calendar year (d) A candidate for other than national or political party office, the candidate's principal campaign committee or a an aggregate amount exceeding $100 to any one political committee other than a principal campaign committee or a Political committee shall not accept a contribution prohibit- committee committee organized exclusively to support or ed by this section. oppose one or more candidates for national or political (2)Nothing in this section shall prohibit: party office or one or more measures. (a)An individual who is a candidate from making a contri- (4)Notwithstanding subsection(1)of this section: bution as an individual from the candidate's personal funds (a)With respect to a single election,a political committee to any candidate, principal campaign committee or other established by a political party shall not contribute an Political committee; aggregate amount exceeding: (b) A candidate, principal campaign committee or other political committee from accepting a contribution from the (A)$25,000 to a candidate or the principal campaign com- personal funds of an individual who is a candidate; mittee of a candidate for nomination or election to the office (c) A candidate, the principal campaign committee of a of Governor; candidate or any other political committee from making a (B)$10,000 to a candidate or the principal campaign com- contribution to a political'committee that is exclusively sup- mittee of a candidate for nomination or election to the office porting or opposing one or more candidates for national of Secretary of State,State Treasurer, Superintendent of office;or Public Instruction,Attorney General, Commissioner of the (d)A political committee that is exclusively supporting or Bureau of Labor and Industries;or opposing one or more candidates for national office from (C)$5,000 to a candidate for nomination or election to the accepting a contribution from any candidate, the principal office of state Senator or state Representative. campaign committee of any candidate or any other political (b)An individual shall not contribute in any calendar year committee. an aggregate amount exceeding$1,000 to any one political SECTION 5.As used in sections 5 to 10 of this 1994 Act: committee organized by a political party. (1)(a) "Attributable expenditure" means an expenditure (5) A candidate, principal campaign committee or other from contributions, including any loans received, including political committee shall not accept a contribution in excess accounts payable,made or authorized: of the limits contained in this section. (A)By the candidate or by a person acting for the candi- (6)Nothing in this section shall limit the amount a candi- date; date may contribute from the candidate's personal funds to (B) For the treasurer of the candidate or the candidate's the candidate or the candidate's principal campaign com- mittee. Subject to section 6 of this 1994 Act, a candidate Principal campaign committee;or may make unlimited expenditures from personal funds. (C) For another person or political committee under the SECTION 4. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of direction or'control of the candidate or the treasurer of the this section: candidate or the candidate's principal campaign committee. (a)A candidate or the principal campaign committee of a (b)"Attributable expenditure"does not include an expen- candidate for other than national or political party office,or diture that is a repayment on a loan or an independent a political committee over which a candidate exercises expenditure. direction or control,shall not make a contribution to: (2)"Secretary"means the Secretary of State. (A) Another candidate or principal campaign committee (3) "Statewide office" means the office of Governor, of a candidate for other than national or political party Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, office;or Superintendent of Public Instruction and Commissioner of (B) Any other political committee, other than a political the Bureau of Labor and Industries. committee exclusively supporting or opposing one or more (4)"With respect to the primary election"means the peri- candidates for national or political party office or a political od beginning on the date that the name of a treasurer is car- committee organized exclusively to support or oppose one tif led to the filing officer under ORS 260.035 or 260.037 or or more measures. the day following the last day of the accounting period for a (b)A political committee that is not a principal campaign Previous statement of contributions received or expendi- committee or a political committee over which a candidate tures made if the statement shows an unexpended balance exercises direction or control shall not make a contribution of contributions or an expenditure deficit,and ending on the 39 CONTINUED o Official 1994 General 5lection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 20th day after the date of the primary election. the primary election;or (5)"With respect to the general election"means: (B)In the case of a candidate not nominated at the prima- (a)For a candidate nominated by a major political party at ry election,at the same time that a certificate of nomination the primary election,the period extending from the 21st day is filed. after the primary election to December 31;or SECTION 8.(1)An expenditure not qualifying as an inde- (b)For a candidate not nominated at the primary election, pendent expenditure shall be considered an in-kind contri- the period extending from the date the name of a treasurer bution to the candidate or the principal campaign commit- for the candidate or the principal campaign committee of tee of the candidate and an expenditure by the candidate or the candidate is certified to the filing officer and ending on the principal campaign committee of the candidate. December 31. (2)For purposes of section 6 of this 1994 Act,the amount SECTION 6. (1) A candidate for statewide office or the of an expenditure not qualifying as an independent expendi- office of state Senator or state Representative may file a ture shall count against the expenditure limits of the candi- declaration of limitation on expenditures as described in date for whose benefit the expenditure was made. section 7 of this 1994 Act with the secretary stating that the (3) For purposes of the contribution limitations estab- candidate, including the principal campaign committee of lished by section 3 of this 1994 Act, the amount of an the candidate,will not make attributable expenditures: expenditure not qualifying as an independent expenditure (a)With respect to the primary election,in excess of: shall count against the contribution limits of the person or (A)$500,000 for the office of Governor; political committee making the expenditure. (B)$200,000 for any other statewide office; (4) No person, including a candidate or political commit- tee,shall report an expenditure as an independent expendi- (C)$30,000 for the office of state Senator;and ture if the expenditure does not qualify as an independent (D)$20,000 for the office of state Representative. expenditure under ORS 260.005. (b)With respect to the general election,in excess of: SECTION 9. (1) With respect to the primary and general (A)$1 million for the office of Governor; elections,the secretary shall examine each contribution and (B)$400,000 for any other statewide office; expenditure statement of each candidate who filed a decla- ration of limitation on expenditures under section 6 of this (C)$60,000 for the office of state Senator;and 1994 Act to determine whether any candidate exceeded the (D)$40,000 for the office of state Representative. applicable expenditure limit. If the secretary determines (2)For purposes of this section,attributable expenditures after any filing that a candidate has exceeded the applicable made prior to the applicable primary or general election expenditure limit, the secretary shall send a notice of the reporting period in consideration for goods to be delivered secretary's determination to the candidate. If the secretary or services to be rendered solely during the primary or gen- determines that the secretary or any candidate for nomina- eral election reporting period shall be charged against the tion or election to an office for which the secretary is also a expenditure limits described in subsection (1) of this sec- candidate for nomination or election has exceeded the tion in the reporting period during which the goods or ser- applicable expenditure limit,the information shall be sent to vices are delivered. the Attorney General,who shall be substituted for the sec- (3)A candidate described in subsection(1)of this section retary in any enforcement proceeding under this section who has filed a declaration under this section stating that and section 10 of this 1994 Act.The notice also shall state the candidate will not make attributable expenditures with that the candidate may appeal the secretary's or the respect to the primary or general election in excess of the Attorney General's determination as provided in this sec- limits described in subsection (1) of this section shall not tion. be bound by the declaration if any opposing candidate for (2) A hearing to contest the determination that a candi- the same nomination or office at the same election has not date has violated the declaration of limitation on expendi- filed a declaration indicating that the candidate will limit tures as described in subsection (1) of this section and to expenditures or has filed the statement but has made consider circumstances in mitigation shall be held by the expenditures exceeding the applicable limit. secretary or the Attorney General: SECTION 7. (1)The declaration of limitation on expendi- (a)Upon request of the candidate, if the request is made tures filed under section 6 of this 1994 Act shall certify that not later than the seventh day after the candidate received with respect to the.primary or general election, the candi- the notice sent under subsection(1)of this section;or date and the principal campaign committee of the candidate (b) Upon the secretary's or the Attorney General's own , will not incur attributable expenditures in excess of the motion. applicable expenditure limit described in section 6 of this (3)A hearing under subsection(2)of this section shall be 1994 Act. conducted, and the secretary's or the Attorney General's (2)The secretary shall prescribe forms for the filing of the order may be appealed, in the manner provided for a con- information required by this section. The forms shall also tested case under ORS 183.310 to 183.550. include: 4 The candidate need not appear ppear in person at a hearing (a)The name of the candidate by which the candidate is held under this section,but instead may submit written tes- commonly known and by which the candidate transacts timony and other evidence, subject to the penalty for false Important private or official business. swearing, to the secretary for entry in the hearing record. (b)The mailing address of the residence of the candidate. Such documents must be received by the secretary not later (c)The signature of the candidate. than five business days before the day of the hearing. (3)The declaration shall be filed with the secretary: SECTION 10. (1) If the secretary or the Attorney General (a) For the primary election, not later than the date the finds under section 9 of this 1994 Act that a candidate filing candidate files a declaration of candidacy or a nominating a declaration of limitation on expenditures under section 6 petition;and of this 1994 Act has exceeded the applicable expenditure (b)For the general election limit, the secretary or the Attorney General may impose a civil penalty in the manner provided in ORS 260.995 in an (A)In the case of a candidate nominated by a major politi- amount no greater than twice the amount of the expendi- cai party at the primary election,not later than 40 days after tures that exceeds the applicable expenditure limit. 40 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 (2) The secretary or the Attorney General may impose a oration required under ORS 251.075 and 251.085 a state- civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for any violation of sec- ment in boldfaced type indicating that the candidate violat- tion 8(4)of this 1994 Act.The civil penalty shall be imposed ed a previous declaration of limitation on expenditures in the manner provided in ORS 260.995. under section 6 of this 1994 Act.The statement required by (3) The secretary or the Attorney General shall exempt this subsection shall identify the date of the election at any candidate from the imposition of civil penalties under which the candidate exceeded the applicable expenditure subsections(1)and(2)of this section if the secretary or the limit. Attorney General finds the candidate has exceeded the SECTION 14.For purposes of the contribution limitations applicable expenditure limit by a minimal amount.The sec- established by section 3 of this 1994 Act: retary shall adopt by rule standards and procedures for (1)Contributions shall be considered to be made by a sin- exempting any candidate from the imposition of civil penal- gle political committee if made by more than one political ties under subsections (1)and (2) of this section. The rule committee established, financed, maintained or controlled shall apply in the same fashion to all candidates for the by the same person or persons, including any parent,sub- same nomination or office. sidiary,branch,division,department or local unit of the per- SECTION 11. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of son or by a group of those persons. this section, the Secretary of State or the Attorney General (2)Under subsection(1)of this section: shall impose a civil penalty in the manner provided in ORS (a)All political committees established by a single corpo- 260.995 for each violation of any provision of section 31 4 or ration or its subsidiaries are treated as a single political 16 of this 1994 Act. committee; (2) Notwithstanding ORS 260.995, the Secretary of State (b)All political committees established by a labor organi- or Attorney General shall impose a civil penalty not to zation are treated as a single political committee unless the exceed the greater of $1,000 or three times the amount of political committee is established by a local unit of a labor any: organization that has the authority to indorse candidates (a)Contribution made or received in violation of section 4 subject to section 3 of this 1994 Act independently of the or 16 of this 1994 Act;or labor organization's state or national organization and if the (b)Contribution that exceeds the limit specified in section local unit contributes only funds raised from its own mem- 3 of this 1994 Act. bers; (3)If a candidate or the principal campaign committee of (c)All political committees established by the same politi- a candidate violates any provision of section 3, 4 or 16 of cal party are treated as a single political committee;and this 1994 Act,the candidate shall be personally liable for the (d) All political committees established by substantially amount to be paid under this section. If a political commit- the same group of persons are treated as a single political tee,other than a principal campaign committee,violates any committee. provision of section 3,4 or 16 of this 1994 Act,the directors (3)Contributions shall be considered to be made by a sin- of the political committee shall be jointly and severally gle person if made by any parent, subsidiary, branch, divi- liable for any amount to be paid under this section. sion,department or local unit of the same person. SECTION 12,The Secretary of State shall: (4) The Secretary of State shall investigate any alleged (1) Adopt rules as necessary to carry out the provisions violation of this section only upon receiving a complaint of sections 5 to 10 of this 1994 Act. filed under ORS 260.345. (2)Prescribe forms for declarations required by section 6 SECTION 15.(1)With respect to a single election at which of this 1994 Act,and furnish the forms to persons required a candidate subject to section 3 of this 1994 Act seeks nom- to file. ination or election, if a candidate contributes the candi- (3) Investigate when appropriate under the provisions of date's own personal funds, makes a loan from the candi- sections 5 to 10 of this 1994 Act. date's own personal funds to the candidate's campaign or SECTION 13.(1)The Secretary of State shall include with receives contributions from members of the candidate's the voters'pamphlet statement of each candidate described immediate family in an aggregate amount exceeding the in section 6 of this 1994 Act for the primary and general amount specified in subsection(3)of this section,any other elections a statement indicating whether or not the candi- candidate for the same nomination or office and any contri- date has agreed to limit expenditures under section 6 of this butions to that other candidate shall, pursuant to subsec- 1994 Act. tion(4)of this section,be exempt from any contribution lim- (2) If a candidate described in section 6 of this 1994 Act its applicable under section 3 of this 1994 Act. has agreed to limit expenditures, but is not bound by the (2)Any person or political committee making an indepen- agreement because an opponent of the candidate for the dent expenditure in excess of an amount specified in sub- section (3 same nomination or office at the same election has not )of this section on behalf of or in opposition to a agreed to limit expenditures or has exceeded the applicable candidate subject to section 3 of this 1994 Act shall deliver expenditure limit,the statement shall indicate that the can- notice as provided in subsection(4)of this section. didate has agreed to limit expenditures and that the candi- (3)This section applies if: date is not bound by the agreement because an opponent of (a) A candidate for nomination or election to an office the candidate for the same nomination or office at the same specified in section 3(1)(a)of this 1994 Act contributes the election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has exceed- candidate's own personal funds,makes a loan from the can- ed the applicable spending limit. didate's own personal funds to the candidate's campaign or (3)If the Secretary of State or the Attorney General finds receives contributions from members of the candidate's under section 9 of this 1994 Act that a candidate described immediate family in an aggregate amount exceeding in section 6 of this 1994 Act filing a declaration of limitation $25,000; on expenditures under section 6 of this 1994 Act has (b)A person or political committee makes an independent exceeded the applicable expenditure limit,at the next prima- expenditure on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate ry and general elections at which the candidate is a candi- specified in section 3 (1)(a) of this 1994 Act in an amount date for nomination or election to an office for which a por- exceeding$25,000; trait or statement is included in the voters' pamphlet, the (c) A candidate for nomination or election to an office Secretary of State shall include with the portrait and infor- 41 CONTINUED v. Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 specified in section 3(1)(b)of this 1994 Act contributes the any subject;and candidate's own personal funds,makes a loan from the can- (c) Nonpartisan registration and get-out-the-vote cam- didate's own personal funds to the candidate's campaign or paigns by: receives contributions from members of the candidate's (A) A corporation, professional corporation or nonprofit immediate family in an aggregate amount exceeding corporation aimed at its shareholders and executive or $10,000;or administrative personnel and their families;or (d)A person or political committee makes an independent (B) A labor organization aimed at its members and their expenditure on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate families. specified in section 3 (1)(b) of this 1994 Act in an amount exceeding$10,000. (3)A candidate or the principal campaign committee of a (4)Within 24 hours after the contribution or loan is made, candidate shall not accept a contribution prohibited by this any candidate who contributes or loans personal funds to section. the candidate's campaign or receives contributions from SECTION 17. For purposes of the expenditure limitations members of the candidate's immediate family in an aggre. contained in section 6 of this 1994 Act and the contribution gate amount exceeding the applicable amount specified in limitations contained in section 3 of this 1994 Act: subsection(3)of this section shall give written notice of the (1) Contributions made by a person or political commit- fact to the filing officer and to all other candidates for the tee,either directly or indirectly,to or on behalf of a particu- same office at the same election for whom a nominating lar candidate or principal campaign committee of a candi- petition,a declaration of candidacy or a certificate of nomi- date,including contributions that are in any way earmarked nation has been filed.The candidate shall also supply writ- or otherwise directed through an intermediary or conduit to ten proof to the filing officer that all other candidates for the a candidate or the principal campaign committee of a candi- same office were given notice.The notice shall be given by date, shall be treated as contributions from the person or registered or certified mail or by some other method that political committee to the candidate. provides written proof that the notice was given. From the (2) Contributions made by a person or political commit- time notice is received under this subsection, any other tee,either directly or indirectly,to or on behalf of a particu- candidate for the same office at the same election, and any lar candidate or principal campaign committee of a candi- contributions to that candidate,are not subject to any con- date, through an intermediary or conduit, including contri- tribution limits otherwise applicable under section 3 of this butions made or arranged to be made by an intermediary or 1994 Act until such time as the candidate contributes to the conduit,shall be treated as contributions from the interme- candidate's own campaign an amount exceeding the applic- diary or conduit to a candidate or principal campaign com- able amount specified in subsection(3)of this section. mittee of a candidate if: (5)Within 24 hours after funds for an independent expen- (a) The contributions made through the intermediary or diture are obligated,any person or political committee mak- conduit are in the form of a check or other negotiable ing an independent expenditure in an aggregate amount instrument made payable to the intermediary or conduit exceeding the applicable amount specified in subsection(3) rather than to the intended recipient;or of this section shall give written notice of the fact to the fil- (b)The intermediary or conduit is: ing officer and to all other candidates for the same office at (A)A political committee other than a principal campaign the same election for whom a nominating petition, a decla- committee; ration of candidacy or a certificate of nomination has been filed. The person or political committee shall also supply (B)An officef,employee or agent of a political committee written proof to the filing officer that all other candidates for other than a principal campaign committee; the same office were given notice.The notice shall be given (C)A person required to register as a lobbyist under ORS by registered or certified mail or by some other method that 171.740;or provides written proof that the notice was given.The notice (D) A labor organization or corporation prohibited from shall describe the amount and use of the expenditure. An making contributions under section 16 of this 1994 Act, or expenditure is obligated when an expenditure is made or an an officer,employee or agent of a labor organization or cor- agreement to make an expenditure is made.The notice shall poration acting on behalf of the organization or corporation. specifically state the name of the candidate the independent (3) When a contribution is made to a candidate or the expenditure is intended to support or oppose. Each new principal campaign committee of a candidate through an expenditure shall require the delivery of an additional new intermediary or conduit, the intermediary or conduit shall notice. report the original source and the intended recipient of the (6) As used in this section, the "candidate's immediate contribution to the intended recipient and to the filing offi- family" means a candidate's spouse and any child, parent, cer in statements filed under ORS 260.058 to 260.073. grandparent,brother,half-brother,sister or half-sister of the (4) Nothing in this section is intended to affect contribu- candidate and the spouses of such persons. tions prohibited under ORS 260.402. (7)This section does not apply to candidates for national SECTION 18. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2)of or political party office. this section,amounts received as contributions by a candi- SECTION 16. (1)A corporation, professional corporation, date or the principal campaign committee of a candidate for nonprofit corporation or labor organization shall not make a public office that are in excess of any amount necessary to contribution directly or indirectly from treasury funds to any defray campaign expenditures and any other funds donated candidate or political committee. to a holder of public office may be: (2)Subsection(1)of this section does not apply to: (a) Used to defray any ordinary and necessary expenses (a)Contributions from a corporation, professional corpo- incurred in connection with the recipient's duties as a hold- ration,nonprofit corporation or labor organization to a polit- er of public office; ical committee organized exclusively to support or oppose (b) Transferred to any national, state or local political a measure; committee of any political party; (b) Communications by a corporation, professional cor- (c) Contributed to any organization described in section poration or nonprofit corporation to its shareholders and 170(c)of Title 26 of the United States Code or to any charita- executive or administrative personnel and their families or ble corporation defined in ORS 128.620;or by a labor organization to its members and their families on 42 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 (d)Used for any other lawful purpose. sion, with the tax return, of official receipts of the candidate, (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, agent, [traelT]political party or committee thereof or political amounts received as contributions by a candidate for public committee( ] to whom contribution office that are in excess of any amount necessary to defray was made. campaign expenditures and other funds donated to a holder of public office shall not be converted by any person to any personal use other than to defray any ordinary and neces- sary expenses incurred in connection with the person's duties as a holder of public office or to repay to a candidate any loan the proceeds of which were used in connection with the candidate's campaign. (3)As used in this section: (a) "Funds donated" means all funds, including but not 249,996, limited to gifts, loans, advances, credits or deposits of (4)A credit against taxes shall not be allowed under this money that are donated for the purpose of supporting the section for voluntary contributions of money made in the activities of a holder of public office."Funds donated"does taxable year to a candidate for statewide office or the office not mean funds appropriated by the Legislative Assembly of state Senator or state Representative if the candidate has or another similar public appropriating body or personal not filed a declaration of limitation on expenditures under funds of the office holder donated to an account containing section 6 of this 1994 Act for each election at which the can- only those personal funds. didate is a candidate for nomination or election indicating (b) "Public office" does not include national or political that the candidate will not make attributable expenditures in party office. excess of the applicable limitations described in section 6 of this 1994 Act. SECTION 19.ORS 316.102 is amended to read: 316.102. 1 A credit against taxes shall be allowed for volun- "statewide wi used in this section, [" y ( ) 9 statewide office" means the office of Governor, Secretary tary contributions in money made in the taxable year: of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent (a) To a [ ] major political party as of Public Instruction and Commissioner of the Bureau of defined in ORS 248.006 or to a committee thereof or to a minor Labor and Industries. political party as defined in ORS 248.008 or to a committee [ thereof. (b)Except as provided in subsection(4)of this section,to or for the use of a person who must be a candidate for nomina tion or election to a federal, state or local elective office in any FROFS-States!a primary, general or special election in this state. The person [ must, in the calendar year in which the contribution is made, either be listed on a primary,general or special election ballot in this state or have filed in this state one of the following: R@ 818040OR Of a 12FORWEIRt AAGI Vies 12F86WOR4.] (A)A prospective petition; SECTION 20.ORS 260.083 is amended to read: (B)A declar1ation of candidacy; 260.083. (1) A statement filed under ORS 260.058, 260.063, (C)A certificate of nomination;or 260.068 or 260.073 shall list: (D)A designation of a principal campaign committee. (a) Under contributions, all contributions received. Except as [ provided in ORS 260.085 and subject to the prohibitions of section 4 of this 1994 Act, the statement shall list the name, ;] occupation and address of each person,and the name,address, [ identification number assigned under ORS 260.052 and primary nature of each political committee,that contributed an aggregate amount of[i] [(4] more than [64."] $50 on behalf of a candidate ]or to a political iF1diYidWQI OF iRdiYWI-1-16 18----:- OR OF 81896OR 40 OWGh 90801 committee [ OF] raeasars,] and the total amount contributed by that person or ( oppagoRg political committee. 40OR OF @FgaRiff- the ROFAS 01 646 ] . (c)To a political committee, as defined in ORS 260.005, ] organized and operated exclusively to support or oppose ballot measures or questions to be voted upon within this state if the political committee has certified the name of its treasurer to the filing officer, as defined in ORS 260.005, in the manner provided in ORS chapter 260. (2) The credit allowed by subsection (1) of this section shall GGRIFWWed Jay 4h9A PGFGGR OF P6164i9al ]The statement be the lesser of: may list as a single item the total amount of other contributions, (a) The total contribution, not to exceed $50 on a separate but shall specify how those contributions were obtained. return; the total contribution, not to exceed $100 on a joint (b) Under expenditures, all expenditures made, showing the return;or amount and purpose of each. Each expenditure in an amount of more than $50 shall be vouched for by an invoice, receipt or (b)The tax liability of the taxpayer. canceled check or an accurate copy of the invoice, receipt or (3)The claim for tax credit shall be substantiated by submis- check. 43 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 (c)Separately,and subject to the prohibitions of section 4 subsection(2)of this section. of this 1994 Act, all contributions made by the candidate or [ political committee [ tee). (d)All loans,whether repaid or not, made to the candidate or political committee. The statement shall list the name and address of each person shown as a cosigner or guarantor on a loan and the amount of the obligation undertaken by each ] cosigner or guarantor.The statement also shall list the name of SECTION 22. Nothing in this Act is intended to limit con- the lender holding the loan. tributions or expenditures received or made prior to the (2)If an expenditure in an amount exceeding$50 is a prepay- effective date of this Act. Contributions and expenditures ment or a deposit made in consideration for any services, sup- may be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act plies, equipment or other thing of value to be performed or fur after the effective date of this Act from funds raised prior to nished at a future date,that portion of the deposit that has been the effective date of this Act. expended during the reporting period shall be listed as an SECTION 23. (1) Upon petition of any person, original expenditure and the unexpended portion of the deposit shall be jurisdiction is vested in the Supreme Court of this state to listed as an account receivable. review and determine the constitutionality of this Act. The (3) Anything of value paid for or contributed by any person Supreme Court shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction of shall be listed as both[a]an in-kind contribution and an expen- proceedings initiated under this section. diture by the candidate or committee for whose benefit the pay- (2) If any part of this Act is held unconstitutional, the ment or contribution was made. remaining parts shall remain in force unless the court (4)If a candidate or political committee makes an expen- specifically finds that the remaining parts, standing alone, diture that must be reported as an in-kind contribution and are incomplete and incapable of being executed. an expenditure as provided in subsection(3)of this section, SECTION 24.The amendments to ORS 316.102 by section the candidate or political committee making the original 19 of this Act first become operative January 1, 1995, and expenditure shall,in any statement filed udder ORS 260.058, apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1,1995. 260.063, 260.068 or 260.073, identify the expenditure as an SECTION 25.Sections 2 to 18 of this Act are added to and in-kind contribution and identify the candidate or political made a part of ORS chapter 260. committee for whose benefit the expenditure was made. SECTION 26. ORS 248.095 and sections 25, 60 and 61, [(4)](5)Expenditures made by an agent of a political commit- chapter 267,Oregon laws 1987,are repealed. tee on behalf of the committee shall be reported in the same manner as if the expenditures had been made by the committee itself. [(64)(6)As used in this section"address"includes street num- NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets ber and name, rural route number or post-office box, and city and overstriking]indicate deletions or comments. and state. SECTION 21.ORS 260.165 is amended to read: 260.165.(1)(a)Not less than once each year ending June 30, moneys designated for a major or minor political party by individ- ual taxpayers under ORS 316.487,less the amount appropriated for administrative costs as provided in paragraph(b)of this Sub- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT section,shall be paid to the treasurer of the political party by the Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue shall determine the procedure for payment by administrative rule. Measure 9 revises laws relating to the financing of election (b) Of the moneys designated for a major or minor political campaigns. Major provisions of the measure include limits on party under ORS 316.487,not more than three percent per fiscal amounts that could be contributed to certain candidates,optional year ending June 30 are continuously appropriated for use in limits on the amount those candidates could spend at the prima- reimbursing the General Fund for costs of administering the ry and general elections and a ban on certain political contribu- checkoff program established under ORS 316.487. lions. The measure would not apply to federal and ballot mea- (2) Of the moneys paid to the treasurer of a major political sure elections. party under subsection(1)of this section: (a) The treasurer shall distribute not less than 50 percent of Contribution Limits the moneys to the treasurers of the county central committees of the party;and At each election,a person or political action committee(PAC) (b)Not less than 50 percent of the moneys remaining after the could contribute no more than$500 to a candidate for statewide distribution to the county central committees under this subsec- office and no more than$100 to a candidate for the legislature. tion shall be paid to candidates of the major political party. An individual could contribute no more than$100 to a PAC each (3)Not less than 50 percent of the moneys paid to the treasur- year. er of a minor political party under subsection (1)of this section At each election, political parties could contribute no more shall be distributed to candidates of the minor political party. than $25,000 to a candidate for Governor, $10,000 to a candi- (4)Of the moneys distributed to the county central committees date for certain other statewide offices and $5,000 to a candi- of a major political party under subsection(2)of this section,not date for the legislature. An individual could contribute no more less than 50 percent of the moneys received by each county than $1,000 each year to a political committee organized by a central committee shall be distributed to candidates of the major political party. political party. Contribution limits would be waived if an opponent spends (5)The state central committee of a major political party shall personal funds in excess of $25,000 for a statewide office or adopt bylaws establishing a formula for the distribution of mon- $10,000 for a legislative office. Any violation of the contribution eys to the treasurers of the county central committees under limits could be penalized by fines up to$1,000 or three times the amount of the excess contribution. 44 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 Expenditure Limits ARGUMENT IN FAVOR The measure sets optional expenditure limits for candidates for statewide office and legislative office as follows: RECLAIM STATE GOVERNMENT FOR AVERAGE CITIZENS VOTE YES ON MEASURE 9 Primary General Position Election: Election: Once upon a time,political campaigns in Oregon were financed Governor $500,000 $1,000,000 by small contributions from individual citizens.Just 20 years ago, Other Statewide $200,000 $400,000 average candidates for the Oregon House raised almost two- State Senate $30,000 $60,000 thirds of their contributions from individuals, and only 22%from State House $20,000 $40,000 political action committees(PACs). By 1992 the individual share had shrunk to 13%, and the PAC share had mushroomed to The Voters' Pamphlet would indicate whether each candidate 69%. has chosen to limit expenditures.The limits would be waived if any opposing candidate did not agree to limit expenditures or PAC contributions are meant to buy influence and win votes in exceeded the expenditure limit.A candidate who agreed to limit the legislature. PAC contributions overwhelmingly favor incum- expenditures and exceeded the limit could be fined up to-twice bent legislators.Challengers get only 16 cents of every PAC dol the amount of the excess expenditure and be subject to other lar. Strong potential challengers shy away from taking on penalties. entrenched incumbents because challengers cannot compete with big money from special interests. Incumbents had a 90% Other Provisions reelection rate in 1992. Most "pass-through" contributions between candidates, Another result of the PAC/incumbent alliance is that,once elect- between candidates and PACs and between PACs would be ed, our representatives are beholden to big campaign contdbu- rohibited. tors.The special influence dominance of the legislative process p results in gridlock on the issues that matter to Oregonians,and it Corporations and labor organizations would be prohibited fuels voter cynicism about state government. from making direct contributions to candidates. The measure defines terms such as "contribution" and AARP believes it is time for a change. "expenditure." The measure sets rules for determining when expenditures are independent of a candidate and when they are made in cooperation with a candidate. If expenditures are not Measure 9 will stop the special interest dominance of the legis- independent,they would count as contributions to the candidate lature. A$100 contribution limit will put average Oregonians on and expenditures by the candidate. Independent expenditures in an equal footing with PACs and other well-financed interests. excess of$25,000 for statewide office or$10,000 for legislative office would have to be reported to the Secretary of State and Measure 9 will give challengers a fighting chance and voters the candidates. real choices in electing representatives.A$100 contribution limit Candidates could not use campaign funds for personal pur- will make all candidates more reliant on smaller contributions poses. from individuals. Tax credits would be eliminated for contributions to candi- dates who choose not to comply with the expenditure limits.Tax Measure 9 will slow runaway campaign spending.By limiting big credits would be eliminated for contributions to certain PACs. money in Oregon politics, Measure 9 will encourage political campaigns that focus on ideas instead of 20-second TV sound bites. Committee Members: Appointed by: Joel Ado Chief Petitioners AARP urges you to vote M on Measure 9 Harry Lonsdale Chief Petitioners Steve Lanning Secretary of State Dave Moss* Secretary of State Annette Talbott Members of the Committee (This information furnished Ralph O. dman,Chairman,Oregon State Corn Legislative Committee,American Association of Retired Persons.) *Member dissents(does not concur with explanatory statement) (This impartial explanation was prepared by a committee pursuant to ORS 251.225 and certifed by the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon pursuant to ORS 251.235.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 45 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR One of the most important things we can do to regain control of NORMA PAULUS URGES OREGONIANS TO our government is to reform the method we use to finance our VOTE YES ON MEASURE 9 elections.We try to elect outstanding citizens to serve us in our government,but our present election financing method is flawed, Our political process is on the verge of being bought and sold. in that it is subject to abuses by special interests which tends to Special interests have an undue influence on legislative affairs thwart the will of the people. WE MUST REFORM THE SYS- because of unbridled campaign spending. TEM. Twenty years ago it cost$3000 to run for the Oregon Campaign spending in Oregon legislative races has increased Legislature and most campaign contributions came 10-fold in the last two decades. The average candidate for the from individual Oregonians. Today it costs $38,000 Oregon House spent about $3,000 to get elected in 1972 and and two-thirds of the money comes from special inter- $38,000 in 1992. Spending on races for the Senate and est PACs. statewide offices has increased at the same rate. OREGON IS CURRENTLY ONE OF SEVEN STATES WITH NO Oregon is one of only seven states that has no limits on cam- LIMIT ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. paign contributions. The legislature has repeatedly failed to enact any campaign finance reform in the past 20 years. As a result, Oregon political campaigns have become extended THE PURPOSES OF THIS INITIATIVE ARE: fundraising events. We can do much better. To prohibit the personal use of campaign funds. To create spending caps for legislative and statewide races. By voting YES on Measure 9, you can help put an end to sky- To reduce the influence of PACS and other interest groups. rocketing campaign spending. Measure 9 sets contribution and To expand access to elections for less well financed candi- spending limits for legislative and statewide campaigns. dates. To promote small individual contributions as the foundation of Help us reduce campaign spending. Please vote YES on a healthy campaign finance system. Measure 9. OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE INITIATIVE WOULD: Norma Paulus Require individual disclosure for contributions of$50 or more. Ban pass throughs and limit bundling of contributions. Close various loopholes,and impose tough penalties. (This information furnished by Norma Paulus.) Place$100 limits on individual and PAC contributions to leg- islative candidates. Eliminate tax benefits for candidates who exceed spending caps. Ban corporate and labor union contributions. UNITED WE STAND AMERICA-Oregon does not believe this to be a perfect initiative, but we feel this is the strongest initiative that can be offered without amending the Oregon constitution; and therefore urge voters to support it. UNITED WE STAND AMERICA-OREGON 3896-22 Beverly NE Salem,OR 97305 (This Information furnished by Micki Summerhays,State Chair,Jane Montgomery,State Vice Chair/Secretary,United We Stand America- Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does riot constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 46 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OREGONIANS!TAKE BACK THE SYSTEM There is M too much money in Oregon elections. Oregon Common Cause urges you to: The League of Women Voters of Oregon challenges Oregonians to join the campaign to re-establish the individual's influence VOTE YES ON#9 over their elected official. LIMIT ELECTION MONEY SAVE TAX DOLLARS Who has the control now?Special interest groups,such as politi- cal action committees-PACs,who donate large sums of money In 1908 contributions to Oregon elections were limited to$100 to finance political campaigns. by the"Corrupt Practices Act Governing Elections"in an initiative petition that passed 54,042 YES to 31,301 NO.One of the argu- r ET US LOOK AT THE FIGURES: ments in favor of this initiative said that the right to spend large 1972 1992 sums of money in elections tends to the choice of none but rich men,or tools of wealthy corporations! 49 PACS 339 PACS Over the years that limit was increased twice, until in 1973 it was repealed. But a broader more complex limitation on cam- $400,000 spenUelections $10 million spenUelections paign spending was enacted. This limitation was in effect through the 1974 election. In 1975 the Oregon Supreme Court In 1972, an average Oregon Representative raised 61%of her ruled that spending limitation unconstitutional,and the legislature contributions from individuals,22%from PACS. repealed the law. In 1992, the breakdown is 13% from the individual, 69% from But the legislature failed to restore the law that had PACS. been in effect from 1908 to 1973. (Figures from PACs Over People,OSPIRG May 1994) BALLOT MEASURE #9 does what the legislature has failed Are citizens apathetic,angry,disillusioned and frustrated as they to do for 20 years. watch their influence decrease? The League believes Yes. A BALLOT MEASURE#9 restores contribution limits that were national League opinion poll, ACTION OR APATHY 1993, in Oregon's election law from 1908 to 1973. showed that the public's cynicism about government is deeply BALLOT MEASURE #9 enacts constitutional voluntary entrenched and that a large majority of Americans believe that spending limits. they have very little influence over government. BALLOT MEASURE #9 eliminates tax credits to PACs and big spending candidates. The League of Women Voters is dedicated to empowering citi- BALLOT MEASURE #9 bans personal use of campaign zens.We believe that Ballot Measure#9,will help to combat cor- funds. ruption and undue influence in Oregon politics by enabling can- didates to compete more equitably for public office. BALLOT MEASURE #9 bans corporate contribution. Corporate contributions to House candidates went from$57,799 in 1982 to$531,386 in 1992,a 919%increase in 10 years! Voter revolution is critical to regain citizen control of the Oregon BALLOT MEASURE #9 saves taxpayer dollars. The state political process.The indivi dual citizen should be heard;and this financial impact statement estimates a savings of two million dol- should not depend on whether or not the voter has donated to a lays per year. particular campaign nor on how much money has been con- tributed. It's time to reclaim our government by restoring an election THE GOVERNMENT BELONGS TO ALL OF US. OREGON system in which small contributions by individual Oregonians are CITIZENS SHOULD HAVE THE POWER once again the primary source of campaign funding. VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE#9 IMPROVE OREGON ELECTIONS SAVE TAX DOLLARS VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE#9 (This information furnished by Cheri Unger,President,League of Women Voters-Oregon.) OREGON COMMON CAUSE (This information furnished by David Buchanan,Executive Director, Oregon Common Cause.) (This space purchased with a petition containing the signatures of 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the measure in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) 811§11.) The printing of this argument does riot constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 47 CONTINUED Official 1994 General lection Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR GET BIG MONEY OUT OF OREGON POLITICS I strongly support this initiative because I've seen, firsthand, VOTE YES ON MEASURE 9 the impact of special-interest money on elections. We are losing control of our state government. The problem is In 1990,1 ran for the U.S.Senate from Oregon.In the final few big money. Oregon politicians are spending more of it and get- weeks of that campaign, as the polls showed the race quite ling more of it from special interests than ever before.As PACs, close, my opponent raised almost a million dollars from special- corporations and lobbyists pour more and more money into cam- interest PACs. He used that money to run negative TV ads paigns,our votes count for less and less. against me all across the state.And he won.What political debts did he incur in taking that money?What has it cost us Oregon We must act now to clean up government. The survival of our taxpayers? democratic system depends on it, as does the credibility of our legislators in representing the public interest on issues ranging We've simply got to get the special-interest money out of our from the environment to health care to education. elections. Whatever your issue -- whether it's preserving our ancient forests, maintaining our land-use laws, or progressive taxation -- there are powerful, wealthy folks on the other side Our democracy in Oregon is suffering from the pervasive who can"outvote"you with their wallet. and corrupting influence of special interest monev--PACs, well- heeled lobbyists, the big campaign contributions, the multi- million dollar corporate ad campaigns to influence policy. Until This initiative will end that kind of abuse on the state level and we put an end to the domination of elections by big money,we give the power back to the people. will see little progress on the issues that matter to you and I as average Oregon citizens. There will be opponents of this initiative. Most of them are those who are already on the"inside".They use their money to The Oregon legislature has talked around this problem for the buy influence with the legislature and with the Governor. past two decades and done nothing to reform itself.The result is gridlock,with legislators unwilling to offend big campaign donors Don't let them win again. Study this measure, and cast your by standing up for the public good.Real reform won't come from vote for it.It will change Oregon politics forever. Salem.it must come from the voters. Measure 9 will help us reclaim our government by restoring an Harry Lonsdale election system in which politicians are accountable to Oregon voters,not the special interests.Its simple and effective reform. (This information furnished by Harry Lonsdale.) Measure 9 will establish a strict$100 limit on contributions to legislative candidates to reduce the influence of well-financed special interests. Measure 9 will establish spending caps for Oregon races to freeze spending at current levels. Measure 9 will also ban the personal use of campaign funds, close loopholes,and impose tough penalties for violations. Measure 9 will get big money out of Oregon politics.Vote yes to clean up our government.Vote yam$on Measure 9. (This information furnished by Maureen Kirk,Executive Director,Oregon State Public Interest Research Group(OSPIRG).) (This space purchased with apetition containing the signatures of 2500 voters eligible to vote on the measure in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 48 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR YES ON 9 $100 LIMITS WILL PUT CITIZENS BACK IN CONTROL OF STATE GOVERNMENT—VOTE M ON MEASURE 9 We encourage Oregonians to support ballot measure 9 to limit the influence of special interest money on campaigns.Too Have you ever contributed$30,000 to a political campaign?How much money in Oregoritpolitics has distorted the political about $20,000 or $10,000? No? The special interests make process-- special interests have undue influence, and qualified campaign contributions like these to our state legislators every challengers are inhibited from running for office.Oregonians now election cycle.Special interest PACs make huge campaign con- feel excluded from their own democratic institutions,and see the tributions to Oregon politicians to buy influence with our repre- legislature as being unresponsive to their concerns. sentatives.The special interests win.The public interest loses. The sponsoring organizations of this measure faithfully It is time to level the playing field. worked within the legislative process in the past to assist in the passing of campaign finance reform laws. Political gamesman- Measure 9 will reduce the influence of special interest PACs and ship and special interests have proved more powerful than make politicians accountable to average voters. Measure 9 sets grassroots citizen involvement, and the Oregon legislature has strict$100 limits on campaign contributions from PACs and indi- failed to pass campaign finance reform.After 20 years of waiting viduals. for the legislature to reform some of the weakest campaign finance laws in the nation,the sponsors felt compelled to put this •$100 limits equalize the ability of people to influence elections issue before the voters. through the power of money. Under the limits,an average voter objectives of measure 9 are straight forward. One is to can more easily afford to give the same amount a corporate The objec 9 executive can give. The lower limits give many more people return the funding of campaigns to individuals instead of special equal political clout. interest groups.Twenty years ago individuals provided nearly 60% of campaign contributions in Oregon now it is less than 20%.with special interests providing most of the rest. A legisla • $100 limits make political campaigns more citizen oriented. to reach out directly to more people,hoping ture elected with the help of individuals will be less influenced by Politicians will have special interest groups and more responsive to Oregonians.The their message results in more--but smaller--contributions. second goal is to increase competition in campaigns by placing spending limits on candidates.This should make races more fair .$100 limits reward organization over wealth. Those who have and encourage challengers to run against incumbents. mass constituencies and the ability to organize citizens,will have an advantage over interests who have historically relied only on Please Vote Yes On 9 to help rejuvenate Oregon democracy the power of their checkbook. by making individual contributions and candidate spending limits the foundation of campaign funding. •$100 limits stop the escalation in campaign spending.The lim- its, in themselves, will squeeze money out of the system and reverse campaign spending trends. (This information furnished by Knute Buehler,American Party of Oregon.) •$100 limits reduce the legislative clout of well-heeled corporate Interests. Corporate PACs and wealthy executives who have grown to dominate campaign funding will lose their ability to dominate the legislature as candidates become less dependent on them for campaign funds. Ideas will be more important at election time,and democracy will be advanced. Vote Yom$on Measure 9. (This information furnished by Tim Raphael,Campaign Director, Coalition For Campaign Finance Reform.) (This space purchased with a petition containing the signatures of 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the measure in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 49 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statevride Measures Measure No. 9 Measure No. 9 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION BAN THE PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS. Do you want informed, reasonable choices when you vote? If VOTE YM ON MEASURE 9 so,vote no on Measure 9. VOTE NO IF YOU WANT CANDIDATES WHO CAN TELL What if Oregon politicians could collect campaign contributions YOU WHY THEY ARE RUNNING. from you, build a political war chest,decide not to run for office, • and write a check to themselves from their campaign. Political campaigns cost money. Communication—printing, postage and advertising—costs money. Oregon's Lottery Commission spent$7 million promoting gambling last year. Guess what?They can...and they do.There is no law barring the Measure 9 limits for a candidate for governor in the general personal use of campaign contributions. Measure 9 will change election are one-seventh of that. all that. • The state budget this biennium is over$20 BILLION. How Some Oregon politicians just don't get it. Asked what he would much is too much to invest deciding who spends that? do with thousands of dollars in leftover campaign contributions, • Candidates could not raise enough money to communicate retiring House Speaker Larry Campbell told the Oregonian on with voters under these contribution limits. Do we need a September 4, 1993,"1 can do any damn thing I want with it." $100 contribution limit?Would any candidate be bribed by a$101 contribution? Not if we pass Measure 9. Ban the personal use of campaign . The spending limits will make it impossible to run effective funds. informative campaigns. Vote ESSE on Measure 9. VOTE NO IF YOU WANT RESPONSIBLE CANDIDATES TO RUN FOR OFFICE. • Candidates already must sacrifice their privacy and much (This information furnished by Shaun H.Sieren.) more. This poorly-written measure will expose them to huge fines for campaign activities by others beyond their control. After over 20 years of practicing election law and writing legislation, I find key provisions of this measure unintelligible. Read it. Try to understand section 8, using the definitions in section 1. • Would you run for office if you could be fined thousands of dollars under a law you can't understand for activities you cannot control? Only 5%of all Oregon taxpayers care enough to contribute to political campaigns.That 5%is not the problem.The problem is the 95%. Democracy has a price. Campaign limits will not cure voter apathy. We have had contribution limits on federal candidates for 20 years.Have they made Congress better? This measure turns control of our political system over to the media, well-known incumbents, unemployed candidates with nothing better to do than knock on doors, and wealthy candi- dates who can spend unlimited amounts of their own money under the measure. (This information furnished by Warren Deras.) (This space purchased with a petition containing the signatures of 2,500 811e§1 eligible to vote on the measure in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 50 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 10 Measure No. 10 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Election,November 8, 1994. BALLOT TITLE This measure makes it harder for the Oregon Legislature to reduce a criminal sentence which has been set by a vote of the people. 10 AMENDS CONSTITUTION:LEGISLATURE CANNOT REpUGE TER-APPROVE 5ENTENOE WITHOUT This measure helps protect Measure 11,which sets mandato- 2/3VOTE ry minimum sentences for violent crimes. The Legislature will have to have a large majority in favor of reducing a prison sen- Q(JESTtON:Shall the$rate constitution require 213 vote of each ten which has been set by vote of the people. ho►ase for legislature to reduce a criminal sentence approved by voters? The Legislature has weakened voter established prison sen aUMMAFtY'This measure would add knew Section to the state tences in the past.In 1988,71%of Oregonians voted for an anti- cohstitutioty.The leg!slatu(enow adopts bilisl'by a majority vote crime measure which included tough prison sentences for Class of.!each house.Under the rrteasure,the legislature would need a A felons. Yet these prison sentences were severely weakened 2J3 vote of'.each house to reduce a criminal sentence approved the very next year by the Legislature! by voters. There is precedent for setting a tougher vote requirement for ESTIMATE:OF FIN)k COAL.IMPACT:No finar eial effect on state the Legislature. It takes a two-thirds vote of the House and the or local govern ment expenditures or revenues, Senate to override a veto by the Governor. It takes a two-thirds vote to refer a Constitutional amendment to the people. This measure simply sets another two-thirds vote requirement. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Prison sentences themselves should not be set in the Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: Constitution, because there may be strong reasons, at some The Oregon Constitution is amended by creating a new sec- time, which would convince even two-thirds of the House and tion to be added to and made a part of Article IV,such section to Senate to modify a prison sentence.However,we need this gen- eral Constitutional statement that it will take a two-thirds vote in read: order to protect measures such as Measure 11, and any future Section 33. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25 of measures which may set tougher sanctions for crime. The this Article,a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each House and Senate can easily get the necessary two-thirds vote house shall be necessary to pass a bill that reduces a criminal if there is a legitimate need to reduce a voter-set prison sen- sentence approved by the people under section 1 of this Article. tence. Vote YES on Measure 10 to prevent political backsliding from the will of the people! EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (This information furnished by Kevin L.Mannix,Tough on Crime Committee.) Under current constitutional provisions,any bill must receive a majority of the votes of each house of the legislature to pass. This measure amends the Oregon Constitution. It requires a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature to pass any bill that would reduce a criminal sentence previously approved by the voters through initiative or referendum. Committee Members: Appointed by: Representative Kevin Mannix Chief Petitioners Robert J.Prinslow Chief Petitioners Norm Gershon Secretary of State Jack Morris Secretary of State Cory Streisinger Members of the Committee (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 51 CONTINUED i Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 10 Measure No. 10 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MEASURE#10-INSURANCE POLICY MEASURE 10 IS A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING Oregonians are no longer safe or assured of any policy that is VOTE NO ON MEASURE 101 set by the people.Oregon's Legislature continues to undermine the authority of the its citizens. Stop and think before you vote on Measure 10. Oregonians must avoid a repeat situation such as the 1989 ses- Measure 10 will permanently alter our representative form of sion when the Legislature sabotaged Denny Smith's criminal government.That's not something we should do without careful sentencing policies passed by voters in November 1988. As a consideration. result of their interference,we now have become victims of their "Sentencing Guideline" which means as little as 18 months for vicious murders. The end result; a revolving door that allows While no one can predict the future, you don't have to be a dangerous criminals to walk our streets and re-offend. rocket scientist to figure out what will happen if Measures 10& 11 are approved this year. Both sound like good ideas taken on Our State Government stripped the teeth out of our voter- their own. approved laws and substantially increased the cost to taxpayers, both directly and indirectly. Measure 10 would require a 2/3rds vote of the Legislature to reduce criminal sentences that have been approved by the peo- We must force the Legislature to put public safety first.Measure ple. And Measure 11 would increase criminal sentences so #10 does that.It says any criminal laws passed by voters cannot much that it would require the state to build more than 6,000 be changed by the Legislature EXCEPT by 2/3 majority vote, new prison beds in the next six years at a cost of$461 million. which is virtually impossible. Think about it:Without new taxes to raise the money to build NO MORE FLAGRANT OVERRIDING OF THE WISHES OF and operate new prisons,our existing state prisons will soon be THE VOTERS! dangerously overcrowded. That will open the door for prison inmates to file a class action lawsuit in federal court. For your sake and the sake of your loved ones, vote YES on Without Measure 10, our elected representatives in the Measure#10. Legislature could come up with a responsible solution to prison overcrowding before the state was forced to spend thousands of dollars defending such a lawsuit. With Measure 10 a small (This Information furnished by Jeanette Basi,"FED UP"With Crime minority of Legislators could block a rational response. Committee.) Think about it:Do you want an unelected federal judge decid- ing who gets released from our prisons? Think about it: What if the federal judge decided to release murderers, rapists and child molesters?There would be nothing the voters could do to stop it! We may not trust Legislators, but at least we can vote them out of office if they do something stupid.The only way a federal judge can be replaced is by Congress! MEASURE 101S A DANGER TO OREGON! , VOTE NO ON MEASURE 1011 (This information furnished by Shaun S.McCrea,Committee to Protect the Oregon Constitution.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 52 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 11 Measure No. 11 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General (h) Rape in the first degree, Election,November 8, 1994. as defined in ORS 163.375. 100 months (i) Rape in the second degree, BALLOT TITLE as defined in ORS 163.365. 75 months Q) Sodomy in the first degree, as defined in ORS 163.405. 100 months MANDATORY SENTENCES POFt LISTED:. (k) Sodomy in the second degree, FELONIES;COVERS p1:RSONS 15 AND LIP as defined in ORS 163.395. 75 months QLJ1wSTlON; Shall statute Set mandatory..:sentences'for listed (I) Unlawful sexual penetration in felonies; bar early release,;leave, or reduced sentence; cover ' the first degree,as defined in ORS 163.411. 100 months persons SA d up?'; (m)Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree,as defined in ORS 163.408. 75 months SUMMARY: Adopts new statute. The measure would set (n) Sexual abuse in the first degree, I sentences for listed felonies.A court could;Impose d longer sentence if allowed by law.The measure would bar early; as defined in ORS 163.427. 75 months release, leave.or a reduced sentence for any reason. It would! (o) Robbery in the first degree, cover murder and listed forms I of manslaughter,assault,kidnap• as defined in ORS 164.415. 90 months ping, rape, sodom y unlawful sexttal',penetration, sexual abuse, (p) Robbery in the second degree, robbery.All,persons 1,5 and up when charged with these crimes as defined in ORS 164.405. 70 months would have to be tried as adults. It would apply to crimes corsf- matted on or after April 1,199.5. Section 2. If any part of this Act is found unconstitutional, the ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL, IMPACT: The mandatory;minimum remaining parts shall survive in full force and effect. This Act sentences imposed under this measure will fequire 5,085 new shall be in all parts self-executing. prison beds by 200:1,with direct state expenditures for-, struc- tion of$461.8 million in the next five years.piract state expendi- tures for operating costs will;increase by$3.2 million lit 1995 9t; Section 3.This Act Takes effect on April 1,1995. and by$13.3 million in 1996-97 growing to a$101.6 million annual increase in four more years.Annual increases in indigent defense costs are estimated>ta be$441,009. Construction and annual operating costs will continue fo grow as an additional 3,0*1b eds are,re qulred between,20 11 and 2,005. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT MANDATORY SENTENCES FOR VIOLENT OFFENDERS This measure sets mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes. It requires a court to impose the sentences for crimes SECTION 1. (1) When a person is convicted of one of the committed on or after April 1, 1995.The court may not impose a offenses listed in subsection (2) of this section and the offense shorter sentence for any reason. The crimes covered by the was committed on or after April 1, 1995,the court shall impose, measure are: murder and listed forms of manslaughter, assault, and the person shall serve, at least the entire term of imprison- kidnapping, rape, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration, sexual ment listed in subsection 2.The person is not,during the service abuse and robbery. The court may impose longer sentences if of the term of imprisonment, eligible for release on post-prison allowed by other law. When a person is sentenced under this supervision or any form of temporary leave from custody. The measure,the person must serve the full sentence.The sentence person is not eligible for any reduction in the sentence for any may not be reduced for any reason. reason whatsoever under ORS 421.120, 421.121 or any other Under current law, presumed sentences for the crimes listed statute. The court may impose a greater sentence if otherwise in this measure are set using a sentencing table.The severity of permitted by law,but may not impose a lower sentence than the the crime and the person's criminal history determine the length sentence specified in Section 2.Notwithstanding any other proviii. of the presumed sentence. The presumed sentence is imposed sion of law,when a person charged with any of the offenses list- most of the time; however, the court may set higher or lower ed in subsection 2 of this section is 15, 16 or 17-years of age,at sentences if specified aggravating or mitigating circumstances the time the charges are filed, that person shall be tried as an are present. adult. This chart compares the mandatory minimum sentences (2)The offenses to which subsection (1)of this section applies imposed by this measure with the range of presumed sentences and the sentences are: under current law,in years and months: (a) Murder,as defined in ORS 163.115 300 months (b) Manslaughter in the first degree, New Mandatory Current Range of as defined in ORS 163.118. 120 months rim Minimum Sentence Presumed Sentences (c) Manslaughter in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.125. 75 months Murder 25yr 10yr 22yr,5mo (d) Assault in the first degree, Manslaughter/ 10yr 4yr, 10mo--10yr,10mo as defined in ORS 163.185. 90 months 1st degree (e) Assault in the second degree, as defined in ORS 163.175. 70 months Manslaughter/ 6yr,3mo 1yr,4mo--3yr,9mo (f) Kidnapping in the first degree, 2nd degree as defined in ORS 163.235. 90 months (g) Kidnapping in the second degree, Assault/ 7yr,6mo 2yr,10mo--10yr, 10mo as defined in ORS 163.225. 70 months 1st degree 53 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 11 Measure No. 11 Assaultt Syr, 10mo 1yr,4mo 3yr,9mo degree 2nd degree ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Kidnapping/ Tyr,6mo 4yr,10mo--10yr, 10mo This measure brings back the idea that the criminal justice sys- 1st degree tem means justice for all not just the criminal, but the victim, and society. Kidnapping/ 5yr, 10mo 2yr,10mo--6yr The mandatory minimum sentences for the violent crimes listed 2nd degree in this measure are the minimum required for justice for society and the victim. Rape/ 8yr,4mo 2yr,10mo--10yr,10mo 1stdegree These are sentences for intentional, absolute use of force against innocent victims. Society should demand that the crimi- Rape/ 6yr,3mo 1yr,4mo--3yr,9mo nal pay the price for such crimes. These sentences are only imposed after the criminal has been found guilty of the crime, 2nd degree beyond reasonable doubt.So,traditional defenses,such as self- defense,still apply. Sodomy/ 8yr,4mo 2yr, 10mo--10yr, 10mo 1st degree Requiring solid,minimum prison time for violent crimes will result in: Sodomy/ 6yr,3mo 1 yr,4mo--3yr,9mo 2nd degree • Incapacitation.The criminal cannot commit other crimes while in prison.This will reduce actual crime in society. Unlawful sexual Syr,4mo 2yr,10mo 10yr,10mo . Deterrence. Career criminals will learn that crime does not penetration 1st degree pay in Oregon.Some of them will leave,or change their ways. Unlawful sexual 6yr,3mo 1 yr,4mo--3yr,9mo • Predictability of sentences.Right now,the range of sentences penetration is so broad, and the reasons for increasing or reducing sen 2nd degree tences are so broad,that it is hard to predict what actual sen- tence will be imposed. With these mandatory minimums, everyone will know the exact minimum sentence which must Sexual abuse/ 6yr,3mo 1 yr,4mo--3yr,9mo be served for the crime. 1 st degree • Comparable sentences. All judges in Oregon, no matter how Robbery/ Tyr,6mo 2yr,10mo--6yr soft, must impose the minimum sentence for a violant crime 1 st degree when a jury has found the criminal guilty. Sentences can be higher if the circumstances call for it, but they cannot be Robbery/ 5yr, 10mo probation or local jail--2yr,6mo lower. 2nd degree It costs money to keep criminals in prison.While it may save the This measure also requires that a person who is 15, 16 or 17 government money to set these criminals free,the cost to soci- years of age when charged with one of the listed crimes must be ety and victims is incredible. We all pay this cost. enacting tried and sentenced as an adult. this measure,we will at least be getting justice for our r money. Under current law, if a person who is under 18 years of age It is time to put"justice"back into the criminal justice system. commits a crime, the juvenile court decides in each case whether the person will be tried and sentenced as an adult.The Vote YES on Measure 111 juvenile court currently looks at the person's age,the severity of the crime and other factors in making its decision. (This information furnished by Kevin L.Mannix,Tough on Crime Committee.) Committee Members: Appointed by: Representative Kevin Mannix Chief Petitioners Robert J.Prinslow Chief Petitioners Lee Coleman Secretary of State Jim Francesconi' Secretary of State Cory Streisinger Members of the Committee Member dissents(does not concur with explanatory statement) (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 54 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 11 Measure No. 11 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MANDATORY SENTENCES–COST EFFECTIVE TO SOCIETY My beautiful 12-year old granddaughter,Lisa Marie Doell,was murdered on October 21, 1992 in a violent and random act.The A life sentence in prison is a misconception. If a person commits criminal received a 36 month sentence.Our family received a life a murder,the taking of that life is only worth 8 yrs or less.THAT sentence.....life without Lisa. IS THE REALITY OF OREGON'S LAWS. There is a clock ticking in Oregon. It is a clock that counts the days,hours and sometimes minutes between the occurrences of Another reality is that rehabilitation and probation is the philoso- violent crime in our state. phy of Oregon's lawmakers in dealing with hardened criminals. 1 crime against a person every 9.9 minutes: All studies have shown it flat-out doesn't work. • 1 homicide every 2.6 days Mandatory sentences are a MUST for the assurance of public • 1 rape every 5.7 hours safety for Oregonians. • 1 kidnap every 12.5 hours • 1 robbery every 2.2 hours The Criminal Justice System has proven itself incapable of deliv- • 1 aggravated assault every 55 minutes ering proper and effective punishment to repeat offenders. Let's examine current minimum presumptive sentences these Measure 11 publicly defines the limits of appropriate behavior. crimes carry: • Murder 10 years We MUST imprison all violent and repeat offenders and keep Manslaughter 1 4 years 10 months them locked up for a substantial amount of time. • Rape 1 2 years 10 months • Assault 1 2 years 10 months We MUST make serious juvenile offenders responsible as Robbery 1 2 years 10 months adults,according to their violent crimes. Kidnapping 1 4 years 10 months • Manslaughter II 1 year 4 months or probation Measure 11 is cost-effective to society. Incarcerating a prisoner In addition, prisoners are entitled to a maximum 20%teduc- for one year is a mere $18,000. The cost of not incarcerating that offender is more than $400,000 per year according to the =in sentences. Rand Corporation's latest figures. Do these sentences seem acceptable considering the serious- ness of the offenses? Do they sufficiently hold the criminal Measure 11 is a deterrent to criminal activity and makes Oregon responsible and accountable for the crime? a safer place to live. A yes vote for ballot measures ten and eleven would insure the following minimum sentences: Do not let the cost of INJUSTICE exceed the cost of JUSTICE. • Murder 25 years VOTE YES ON MEASURE 11 FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY!!! • Manslaughter 10 years • Rape I 8 years 4 months • Assault 1 7 years 6 months (This information furnished by Jeanette Basl,FED UP"With Crime • Robbery 1 7 years 6 months Committee.) Kidnapping 1 7 years 6 months • Manslaughter II 6 years 3 months The court will have the authority to impose greater sentences, but may not impose lower sentences.There will not be any eligi- bility for reduction in sentence during the term of imprisonment. Compare these sentences and ask yourself, if your family were victimized by violent crime,which sentence would you want imposed on the criminal? The Oregon Crime Clock continues to count the time between these crimes,that victimize our families and change our lives for- ever. Please VOTE YES ON MEASURES 10 AND 11. (This information furnished by Edward Doell.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of Phis argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 55 CONTINUED Official 1994.General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 11 ' Measure No. 11 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 11 is Too Expensive! CONSIDER YOUR PRIORITIES--- VOTE"NO"ON BALLOT MEASURE 11 Read the fiscal impact statement! The cost of this measure is immense and will continue to grow. Measure 11 will force Lack of education directly impacts the quality of life for all citi- Oregon to build 6,085 new prison beds in the next 6 years.The zens, through increased poverty, unemployment, hopelessness price tag for construction alone will be$461 million. in addition, and crime. operating costs will soon grow to over$100 million per year. Because of dwindling resources, dollars spent on educating Prison construction will=be a one time expense.Between the Oregon's youth are at risk. years 2001 and 2005 another 3000 prison beds will have to be built. Even more prison construction will be needed in the years to follow with greater operating costs. And who is going to pay A few simple reasons to vote no on Measure 11: for that? • ENORMOUS COSTS Prison construction costs compete directly with money needed This measure will require an estimated 6,085 new for education,health care and economic development. prison beds within five years at a cost of over $461 million just for construction. Corrections Measure 11 is Bad Policyl operating costs will increase by over$100 million annually by 2001. Measure 11 will not solve Oregon's crime problem! Under the . NOT AN EFFECTIVE CRIME DETERRENT leadership of Governor Goldschmidt, we substantially improved the criminal justice system's ability to deal with violent criminals. It has not been proven that mandatory sentences deter crime. Most offenders are poorly educated and do not give consideration to the potential • First, we built new prisons and doubled the number of beds penalties for their behavior. in the state. • MISGUIDED PRIORITY • Second, we abolished parole. Parole now only exists for The general fund budget basically consists of the those who committed their crimes before 1990. Today's crimi- Departments of Corrections, Human Resources, pals cannot be released from prison by the parole board. and Education. To increase so drastically the spending of limited dollars on prisons denies • Finally, we created Sentencing Guidelines which allow for Oregon children the programs and quality educa- substantially longer sentences for violent offenders. Violent tion they need to become healthy and contributing felons are now serving much longer sentences. members of the community. Measure 11 is Unfair! In the belief that a strong educational system is the cornerstone Judges now have the power to sentence violent criminals to long of a democratic society, PORTLAND CITIZENS FOR OREGON prison sentences.But,under Ballot Measure 11 they will lose the SCHOOLS supports the fundamental right of children to a quality power to make the punishment fit the crime and the criminal. education. For example,under Measure 11: CONSIDER YOUR PRIORITIES --- VOTE"NO"ON 11 • if a fifteen year old robs a classmate of a hat,the mandatory sentence would be 7 1/2 years in prison. • a first offender in a bar fight may be forced to serve almost 6 (This information furnished by Linda Frank and Beth Pearce,Board years in prison. Members,Portland Citizens for Oregon Schools.) Measure 11 is too expensive,bad public policy and unfair. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 11 (This information furnished by Shaun S.McCrea.) (TIJis space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 56 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 11 Measure No. 11 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 11 is a quick fix that won't work. August 30, 1994 Measure 11 is simplistic and poorly drafted.It will cause years of Attention:All Registered Voters: expensive litigation to settle what it means and how it fits in with current law. It will create more injustice than it seeks to remedy, Measure 11 will have a devastating consequence on the youth and at tremendous cost. of our communities,especially in our poor and minority commu- nities. THERE IS A BETTER ANSWER Automatic remand of 15, 16,and 17 year old youth to the adult Oregonians have already developed a plan to address the public system takes away the possibility of treatment-related sentenc- demand for action on juvenile crime. ing for all youth that commit their first crime, even if this crime does not involve a weapon or involve harm to another person. This summer there was a two day summit conference of district attorneys, judges, police officers, crime victims, juvenile direc- Under this bill,two 15 year olds who are convicted of stealing a tors, educators, corrections officials, legislators and interested skateboard from another (Robbery II) would be sentenced to a citizens.This group of citizens,selected at the local level,devel- minimum of five years and 10 months in prison. A 15 year old oped a plan to address public safety and juvenile justice. convicted of fighting with another youth without a weapon could be convicted of Assault II and receive the same sentence. At The Juvenile Justice Summit Plan calls for age 18,these young people would be transferred from a juvenile facility to an adult prison. • increased detention beds for juveniles The passage of this measure helps create and incubate young • mandatory waiver of serious juvenile offenders to adult criminals rather than treating the causes of crime by addressing court much deeper issues in the lives of these youth. Many of these • tougher sanctions for weapons offenses young men have no families,no job, no education,and they are • expanded victims'rights angry. Lock up an angry youth for five years and what you pro- • mandated parental responsibility duce five years later is an even angrier young man or woman • early assessment and intervention who now believes society owes him or her. This plan has already been submitted to the Governor's Task We at the Portland House of Umoja would encourage you to vote no on this measure.An independent evaluation of our pro- Force on Juvenile Justice and will be taken to the legislature in gram shows that 90 percent of House of Umoja's youth have not January. This plan will enhance public safety by providing committed another crime after leaving our program.We succeed SWIFT,CERTAIN intervention into the lives of juvenile offenders because we help our young men get an education and a job-- and their families. and because we love them and are not afraid to show them. Measure 11, on the other hand, requires lengthy imprisonment If this measure passes,our young men will be in a penitentiary, of juveniles, even first offenders, at a cost of $50 per day, or leaming from other cons, rather than learning from us and the more than $18,000 per year. Measure 11 increases the likeli- many volunteers in our community who support them. hood that juveniles who have acted out violently will remain vio- lent offenders, cycling through our prisons, at enormous cost to taxpayers, for much of their adult lives. It also makes cuts in Please vote no on Measure No. 11. education almost certain as Measure 5 takes full effect. BE SMART ON CRIME (This information furnished by James L.Francesconi,House of Umoja.) Support the citizens of Oregon who developed the Juvenile Justice Summit Plan. Vote NO on Measure 11. (This information furnished by Timothy Travis.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 57 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—SW9w1de Measures Measure No. 11 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION DON'T SIGN A BLANK CHECK WHAT DOES MEASURE NO.11 REALLY COST? KNOW THE FACTS MEASURE 11 IS A POLITICIAN'S DREAM AND A TAXPAYER'S NIGHTMARE.WHEN ALL THE SMOKE AND MIRRORS ARE GONE,THE REAL FACTS BECOME CLEAR.THE IMPACT STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE: "This Measure will require 6,085 new prison beds by 2001, with direct state expenditures of$461 million for construction the next five years." Operating costs will be over $100 million per year by the next five years. DON'T BE FOOLED BY THIS "GET TOUGH ON CRIME"LINE. THE CRIME IN THIS BALLOT MEASURE IS AGAINST THE TAXPAYER. ' REAL COST-Measure 11 will cost$461 million the first five years in construction costs alone. * HIDDEN COST - The real cost over the years is not new construction, but the cost of operation. The corrections budget have gone from$125 million in 1975-77 to$384 million this bien- nium. * NEW BEDS-Governor Goldsmith doubled the prison popu- lation from 3,000 to its current level of 6,600. Oregon has enough beds to house the violent, dangerous criminals. Offenders in Oregon are spending more time than ever behind bars. ' WE BELIEVE violent, dangerous criminals belong behind bars(and some should never be released).We also believe light offenders (those sentenced for traffic or property offence), should be kept in local jails or less expensive community facili- ties. WE BELIEVE that offenders should be held accountable for their crimes and that restitution to the victim is better for all con- cemed than years of idleness in fancy new prisons.Inmates who learn to work and become responsible are less likely to return to crime as a way of life. ' WE BELIEVE Oregon now has a well balanced corrections system-with hard beds for the serious offender and community programs for those on probation. PRIORITIES such as education, health care,and tax reform are more important than 6,000 new prison beds. Dave Adams 363-5155 (This information furnished by Dave Adams,Citizens for Common Sense Corrections.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- mentby the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 58 Official 1994 General.Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the Generd! EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Election,November 8,1994. EX X V BALLOT TITLE This measure would repeal Oregon's prevailing wage law. This law now requires the hourly wage paid to workers on public works projects to be not less than the prevailing wage rate paid 1 REPEALS PREVAILING WAGE RATE REQUIRE- in the locality to workers in the same trade or occupation on sim- MENT FOR WORKERS ON'PUS LIC WORKS filar projects. The responsibility for determining the wage rates paid to workers on public works projects is assigned by law to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. QUESTION: Shalt Oregon statutes'requiring contractors and subcontractors to pay workers on all public works the prevailing Under Oregon Law, the hour) wage rate includes the costs wage rate be repealed? g y g for direct wages, health care benefits, pensions, training pro SUMMARY:. Repeals Oregon statutes. Statutes now require the grams,and other such expenses related to employment. hourly wage paid by contractors and subcontractors to workers on all public works to be at least the prevailing hourly wage rate Public works projects include new construction, alteration or in the same trade and locality. These laws also give the labor repair of all facilities owned by the state, county,cities, schools, cor inissioner enforcement power, and provide for motley dam- and other local public entities. ages and other penalties.The measure would repeal these laws. It would take effect January 1, 1995, but not affect public works contracts entered before that date. The repeal of this law would take effect on January 1, 1995, but would not apply to public works contracts entered into before ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT: Direct state expenditures January 1, 1995. for administration costs would be reduced by$92,000'annually. The effect of this measure depends on such factors as the corn- petitiveness of local',labor markets, profits retained by contrac- tors, labor,productivity, and the relationship,of labor costs to Committee Members: Appointed by: costs for materials and overhead. Jon Egge Chief Petitioners Joe Gilliam Chief Petitioners Ron Paul Secretary of State AN ACT Ray Phelps Secretary of State Cecil Tibbetts Members of the Committee Relating to prevailing wage laws; repealing O.R.S. 279.348- O.R.S.279.365. (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) Section 1.O.R.S.279.348-O.R.S.279.365 are repealed. Section 2. The repeal of O.R.S. 279.348-O.R.S. 279.365 shall be prospective and shall not apply to public works contracts entered into prior to its effective date. Section 3. The effective date of this Act shall be January 1, 1995. 59 CONTINUED - Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam let—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR SAVE TAXPAYERS OVER$'s<QQ MILLION DOLLARS REPEAL THE HIDDEN TAX VOTE'YES'ON MEASURE 12 VOTE`YES'ON MEASURE 12 A 'YES' vote on 12 repeals Oregon's outdated Little Davis- A'YES'vote on Measure 12 will repeal the state's Little-Davis- Bacon Act, eliminating the last bastion of Big Labor lobbying in Bacon Act,a hidden tax currently passed on to every homeown- the state.The Davis-Bacon Act passed in 1931 to prevent blacks er in the state.The Little Davis-Bacon Act requires taxpayers to from entering the market for federal public works projects. The pay for inflated wages on all public works construction and main- law has nothing to do with minimum wages, but requires con- tenance.It also requires a big state bureaucracy to monitor it. tractors working on public works projects to pay union wages. Oregon passed its Davis-Bacon Act in 1959. ALL THESE ADDED COSTS ARE PASSED ON TO TAXPAYERS. 'YES' ON 12 WILL GIVE OREGONIANS 15-30 PERCENT The added costs come in the following forms: MORE FOR THEIR MONEY! Big Labor claims 'YES' on 12 will result in no savings to Inflated wages for water and sewer systems are added to Oregonians the cost of your home. FACT: Nine states have recently repealed Davis-Bacon Acts, Inflated wages for school construction and maintenance are saving 15-30 percent on public works. Oregon taxpay- passed on in property tax increases, system development ers get 15-30 percent less for their money in building fees and school bond levies. and maintenance of schools, roads, bridges and other public projects. Inflated wages for road repair and maintenance are passed 'YES'ON 12 WILL RESTORE QUALITY&PRODUCTIVITY TO on with increased gas taxes. PUBLIC WORKS The cost of the additional paperwork and bureaucracy to Big Labor claims construction quality will deteriorate to "mini- monitor these inflated wages is passed on to all of us. mum wage levels"if Davis-Bacon is repealed. FACT: In each of nine states which repealed Davis-Bacon, Oregonians are tired of being bled to death with increased fees, construction employment and wages improved with pro- special fees and hidden taxes. Now we can put and end to one ductivity. of the biggest hidden taxes of all. 'YES'ON 12 GIVES TAXPAYERS A BREAK! Repealing the Little Davis-Bacon could save Oregonians $100- 200 Million Each Yearl Big Labor claims'YES'on 12 will destroy competition. STOP GOVERNMENT WASTE FACT: A'YES' vote on Measure 12 will restore the true com- VOTE'YES'ON MEASURE 12 petitive nature of construction contracting and give tax- payers fair value for their investment in public works construction.At a time when the state needs to find new resources to build prisons, to build schools, to repair (This information furnished by Fred VanNatta,Oregon State roads and bridges,paying 15-30 percent more for these Homebuilders Assoc.) projects doesn't make sense. 'YES'ON 12 GIVES LOCAL BUSINESSES A BREAK! Big Labor says repeal will hurt local contractors FACT: Current law favors big union contractors, most of which are out-of-state. The state's largest public construction (from Tri-Met's Light Rail to major 1-5 Improvements) are all going to big,out-of-state contractors! VOTE'YES'ON MEASURE 12 (This information furnished by David Roewe,Associated Builders& Contractors,Inc.,Pacific Northwest Chapter.) 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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 60 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR VOTE'YES'ON MEASURE 12 VOTE'YES'ON 12 RESTORE VITAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES STOP THE"LEGALIZED EXTORTION" A 'YES' vote on Measure 12 will repeal Oregon's Little Davis- At a time when Oregonians are screaming for savings and Bacon Act,putting an end to labor union sweet deals and restor- responsibility in government spending,labor union lobbyists con- ing the value of taxpayer investments in our public works. tinue to block the repeal of what the state's largest newspaper calls"legalized extortion." Today,every school,every sewer and water system,every state prison or local jail,and every state or local police precinct is built The Little Davis-Bacon Act is an arcane law which requires tax- with taxpayers paying inflated union wages. payers to pay union scale for all public works construction, EVEN IF THERE IS NO LOCAL UNION CONTRACTOR REP- At a time when the state is looking under every rock for savings, RESENTATION! labor union lobbyists gouge the public by forcing us to operate in a way no private institution must. MEASURE 12 WILL REPEAL THIS LAW School children are going without sports or music. Violent In an Editorial on June 15, 1993, The Oregonian made the case offenders are being turned out of crowded prisons.Children and for repeal: the elderly are being cut off from support. "Today the state and other tax-funded agencies -- Oregon's Here are just a few examples of what your current tax dollars cities, counties, school district, Metro, Tri-Met, ports and public would buy if you vote'YES'on 12: utilities-- needlessly waste cash on Little Davis-Bacon Act con- struction while they trim costs elsewhere. The act's legalized 5 MILES OF HIGHWAY FOR THE PRICE OF 41 extortion was unacceptable before Measure 5; its almost crimi- nal in today's tight times" A 1982 study by Oregon State University found that extra high- LAWMAKERS COULDN'T STAND UP TO UNION LOBBY- way miles could be built or maintained without additional tax dol- ISTS,BUT NOW YOU CAN! lars if Little Davis-Bacon were repealed. 8 SCHOOLS FOR THE PRICE OF 71 A 'YES' vote on Measure 12 will take union's hand out of your tax-paying pocket. A 'YES' vote on 12 could save Oregonian taxpayers as much as$100 million each year. The Salem School District estimated that its 1993 bond levy could have built an extra school were it not for Little Davis- No private owner is required to bow to this"legalized extortion" Bacon. As taxpayers, WE are the owners of all public works construc- tion. 12 PRISON BEDS FOR THE PRICE OF 101 PUT AN END TO THE"CRIMINAL"WASTE Current estimates from the Justice Department indicate addition- VOTE'YES'ON 12 al prison space could be built with current tax dollars if Little Davis-Bacon were repealed. All of these savings occur WITHOUT SACRIFICING ASIN- (This information furnished by Jeff Davidson,Cut Government Waste 9 Committee.) GLE VITAL STATE PROGRAM. VOTE'YES'ON 12. WE ALL HAVE BETTER THINGS TO SPEND OUR TAX DOLLARS ON. (This information furnished by Jeff Davidson,Cut Government Waste Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 61 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR NFIB represents over 16,000 small Oregon businesses who ask VOTE'YES'ON 12 you to stop government waste. SAVE OREGON HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS BAD GOVERNMENT POLICY WHAT DO NINE STATES ALREADY KNOW THAT OREGON DOESN'T? The prevailing wage law or the"Little Davis-Bacon Act"is a per- fect example of how government interferes with the private lives The Little Davis-Bacon Act requires taxpayers to pay inflated of citizens and the free market where we toil and find prosperity. union wages on all state and local construction projects. In the It is a perfect example of government waste at a time when the past twelve years, nine states have repealed their Little Davis- taxpayer demands accountability. Bacon Acts, finding enormous savings, increased competition, and higher quality. WASTED TAXPAYER DOLLARS Measure 12 would add Oregon to the list of enlightened states. The prevailing wage law requires that the government set the wage rates for workers on all public works construction projects WHAT ARE THE SAVINGS? paid for with taxpayer dollars.In real life,competition in the mar- ketplace sets the wages and ensures an efficient use of FACT: Florida saved$37 million or 15 percent of its education resources. Oregon uses federal reports that force taxpayers to p pay inflated labor costs.This boosts project costs by 10%to budget when it exempted schools from its Little Davis- 20%. If the projects are funded by bonds,add 20 to 30 years of Bacon.The success in savings was so great,the state interest before all the costs are paid for. repealed the entire law the following year. INEFFICIENT GOVERNMENT SPENDING FACT: Maryland voters repealed their Little Davis-Bacon Act after learning the law added 15 percent to the cost of So who supports the prevailing wage law? Those who benefit. every state and local construction project. The CONSTRUCTION UNIONS want it because they are the ones receiving the inflated wages. They will claim poverty if FACT: Louisiana repealed its Little Davis-Bacon Act in 1988 this waste is repealed. If they want$20 an hour to work,but we and saved $14 million the following year in local road can only afford$18...these unions call that poverty!Some CON- construction and repair alone. TRACTORS who run these construction projects say to trust the legislature to reform Little Davis-Bacon. Do you remember when FACT: The state of Arizona repealed its Little Davis-Bacon Act the military contractors tried to sell us on the merits of the$300 and realized an 18 percent savings in school construc- toilet seat and the $500 hammer? Maybe they should explain tion costs the following year. why equivalent projects built with competitive wages and without the Little Davis-Bacon bureaucracy don't need the government FACT: In 1990,West Virginia found that it's Little Davis-Bacon setting wages. Act added 30 percent to the cost of its public works construction. LITTLE DAVIS-BACON IS PORKI...CUT THE FAT WHY HAVEN'T WE ACTED? Should taxpayers subsidize the construction unions? Should government be in the wage setting business? NO! It's time to Big Labor has been successful in keeping elected officials in the cut the waste. Let's get rid of the pork and let the free market dark on the true savings from Little Davis-Bacon repeal. The work.Repeal Little Davis-Bacon. inflated wages benefit unions at the expense of taxpayers. VOTE YES ON 12. With the support of hundreds of thousands of ordinary taxpay- ers,we now can send a message to the leaders. (This information furnished by E.Joe Gilliam,National Federation of VOTE'YES'ON 12 Independent Business.) (This information furnished by Jeff Davidson,Cut Government Waste Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 62 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR A YES VOTE ON MEASURE 12 IS GOOD FOR OREGON! IF YOU WANT TO REDUCE THE COST OF GOVERNMENT PLEASE READ THIS STATEMENT Oregonians want government to be more efficient. Measure 12 does just that by stretching tax dollars farther without cutting ser- Oregonians have an opportunity to help local governments vices or value. It repeals the law that requires governments(tax- reduce costs by voting for Measure 12. A Yes vote will give us, payers)in Oregon to pay artificially inflated costs on public build- your fire departments,water districts,sanitary districts and other ings and projects. Measure 12 will let government pay the same service providers,a real tool for reducing our costs. construction rates as private citizens. Under current law,we have to build new fire stations,water and When homeowners paint or remodel their homes,they hire car- sewer treatment works, and other public works facilities using penters, electricians, plumbers and other craftspeople at the wage rates set by the state -- not the most competitive wage market rate. Contractors compete openly. Government projects rates. This means that the "lowest bid" really isn't because it don't work that way. Because of a state law called the Little contains inflated wage costs. Davis-Bacon Act,contractors must pay 20-40 percent more than private citizens and businesses for the same work.the result is inflated costs for public projects. If you want lower costs in government, then give us the tools! Passage of Measure 12 will help taxpayers afford the new schools and fire stations that growth requires. If Measure 12 Vote YES on Measure 12 and do something positive to assist passes, we will be able to build six schools for the price of five your local governments in providing you with the best service at schools today.The sewer system overhaul in the Portland area the lowest cost. will cost considerably less. There are hundreds of other exam- ples of public projects that can be provided less expensively. (This information furnished by Burton Weast Legislative Director, Associated Oregon Industries is the largest statewide business Oregon Fire District Directors,Oregon Fire Chiefs'Association,Special organization in the United States, representing 15,000 Oregon Districts Association of Oregon.) large and small businesses, from manufacturing to retail, ser- vices to professional, agribusiness,to forest products. We believe government needs the same opportunity to build projects for the same market costs as individuals and businesses in the private sector. VOTE YES FOR EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT VOTE YES ON MEASURE 12 (This information furnished by Elizabeth Bailey,Associated Oregon Industries(AOQ.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 6 s CONTINUED Official 1994 General EI coon Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO THINK OF SOME REASON WHY I OREGON'S WORKFORCE SHOULD VOTE NO ON MEASURE 12. VOTE'YES'ON MEASURE 12 CAN'T. The future of Oregon is dependent on an educated', trained, WILL IT SAVE TAXPAYERS MONEY? LITERALLY MILLIONS skilled workforce.Thousands of employers currently spend time OF DOLLARS and resources to train our future workforce and keep Oregon competitive. WILL IT INCREASE COMPETITION FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS? Measure 12 will help these employers. VERY MUCH SO SINCE MANY CONTRACTORS WON'T COMPETE FOR PUBLIC WORKS BECAUSE OF THE HASSLE Currently, a law known as the Little Davis-Bacon Act requires OF COMPLYING WITH THE EXISTING LAW. contractors to pay inflated wages, including training costs, for public works projects.These wages,and the added bureaucratic SHOULD STATE GOVERNMENT BE IN THE WAGE SETTING waste they create, use resources which should be used to train BUSINESS FOR ANY INDUSTRY? our workforce. ABSOLUTELY NOT. Labor Unions claims that a'YES'vote on Measure 12 will dam- WILL THE STATUTES REQUIRING OVERTIME PAY FOR age training efforts in construction,but the exact opposite is true. WORK EXCEEDING 8 HOURS IN ANY ONE DAY AND 40 Currently, our non-union contractors train more workers than HOURS IN ANY ONE WEEK BE AFFECTED? union contractors.Unlike union contractors obligated by bargain- ing agreements, independent contractors train because they NO. THESE ARE PROVISIONS IN OTHER SECTIONS OF want to,because they can do at realistic costs,and because OREGON LAW. they care about the future of their industry. WILL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS RECEIVE LESS ANNUAL A'YES'vote on 12 will put an end to the excessive Labor costs WAGES? bome by the taxpaying public, and give our independent con- I DON'T THINK SO.IN TWO OTHER STATES WHERE A SIMI- tractors even more opportunity to train,educate, and maintain a LAR LAW WAS REPEALED, AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES quality workforce. FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ACTUALLY INCREASED BECAUSE MORE WORK WAS MADE AVAILABLE. Think about it next time you drive over a state road or bridge,or step into a state building, or when you send your child to a WILL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK- newly-built school.Do you want quality work from trained and ERS BE HARMED? skilled workers, or do you simply want to pay for inflated wage costs on public projects? NOT IN ANY WAY,SINCE THE LAW TO BE REPEALED DOES NOT CONTAIN PROVISIONS REQUIRING WORKERS BE KEEP OREGON'S WORKFORCE THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY TRAINED OR THAT TRAINING PROGRAMS BE FUNDED. VOTE'YES'ON 12 IS IT APPROPRIATE TO HAVE UNION AND NON-UNION CONTRACTORS COMPETE FOR PUBLIC WORKS;ON THE SAME BASIS THEY COMPETE FOR PRIVATE CONSTRUC- (This information furnished by Ron Anderson,Independent Electrical TION PROJECTS? Contractors of Oregon(IECO).) THAT'S JUST PLAIN COMMON SENSE. WILL THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC WORKS SUFFER IF BAL- LOT MEASURE 121S APPROVED BY THE VOTERS? NOT IN ANY WAY! ALL CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, WARRANT THEIR WORK AND PROVIDE PUBLIC AGENCIES WITH A 100 PERCENT PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND. THERE IS NO LOGICAL REASON TO VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 12. (This information furnished by Jeff Davidson,Cut Government Waste Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does riot constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 64 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION YES ON 12 SAVES TAXPAYERS MILLIONS REPEAL PROVIDES NO DIRECT COST SAVINGS Measure 12 repeals the Little Davis Bacon Act that requires gov- ernment construction projects to pay prevailing or union wages. Proponents of repeal of Oregon's prevailing wage laws tell us This archaic law adds tens of millions of dollars to taxpayer savings from repeal will run to large numbers. Yet the study financed construction projects in Oregon each year. they rely on for this conclusion(dealing with the federal prevail- ing wage laws)actually found that these laws do not signifi- The federal Little Davis Bacon Act was a racially motivated law cantly raise costs in the Western states,including Oregon. enacted in 1913 to prevent blacks and Orientals from bidding on government projects. It was not only racist in intent, but also This is consistent with our research,both in Oregon and in Iowa. anti-competition. It artificially increases the cost of govern- A variety of studies have found, not surprisingly,that well edu- ment works projects by 15-25 percent by not allowing con- cated and well trained workers produce more value per hour tractors to pay competitive, free-market wages to their than poorly trained low wage workers due to added produc- employees. If a contractor is non-union and wins a government tivity and higher quality output.For example,a recent study of contract, that contractor must pay his or her employees higher the 10 states receiving 48.8%of all highway and bridge work in wages just for that job. the U.S. showed that workers receiving high wages built 74.4 more miles of roadbed and 32.8 more miles of bridges for$557 The end result is the cost of building highways,schools,bridges, million less with a wage package more than double the low government buildings, etc. is dramatically increased-at taxpay- wage workers. er expense. Secondly, whether state and local government in Oregon will This measure is opposed by the typical tax and spend politicians benefit from lower wages paid by private contractors on public and labor unions. John Kizthaber opposes Measure 12 even Projects depends on whether contractors will pass on to govern- though it would save taxpayers tens of millions per year. ments the savings from paying lower wages or just keep some Kitzhaber told one newspaper recently that as governor he or all of the savings as higher profits. Our research in Iowa would "veto any legislation that would ban the requirement (1985)found that low wage paying contractors kept a sub- that a person join a union to hold a job."Kitzhaber appears to stantial part of the wage reductions as higher profits when place the labor unions that are financing his campaign above the bidding on public projects. voters and taxpayers. Finally,wage reductions result in reduced amounts of state Although labor unions sometimes perform meaningful and worth- income taxes paid by workers. Since the contractor state while functions in the economy,it is an unconscionable waste income tax rate is 6.6%, while the employee rate is 9%, any of taxpayer dollars to require that government construction redistribution of income away from employees into the pockets projects pay higher union wages while construction pro- of contractors will result in a reduction in income tax revenues to jects in the private sector can be done for much less by the state treasury.The overall impact on the state treasury of paying market competitive wages. repeal could be negative. Oregonians can get approximately seven new schools for the VOTE NO ON 121 THERE ARE NO SAVINGS. price of six and six miles of new highway for the price of five by repealing Little Davis Bacon. Save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars each year. (This information furnished by Michael F.Sheehan,Ph.D.,Economist.) VOTE YES ON MEASURE 12 (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United PAC.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 65 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Electlon Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MY OPPORTUNITY ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS'LEADER SAYS TO LEAVE WELFARE ROLES AND 'NO'TO REPEAL RE-ENTER WORK FORCE Last fall,some of our members started to look at what was right Seventeen months ago, I left Oregon's welfare rolls and re- and wrong with Oregon's prevailing wage laws. Although AGC entered the work force as a tax-paying productive citizen. I represents both open shop and union construction businesses,a don't believe that would have been possible without Oregon's nonunion group - Associated Builders and Contractors - was prevailing wage laws. I'm a single mother and the prevailing invited to participate.They chose not to participate,and NOW wage jobs that I work on provide health insurance benefits that they want to repeal Oregon's prevailing wage law. made it possible for me to re-enter the work force and regain my self esteem. Under the AGC banner, we brought together employer groups, construction worker groups, government associations (city, I know what it's like to be without health insurance.My Dad was county and school associations) industry groups, Commissioner an open shop construction worker who had no health cover- of Bureau of Labor and Industries, and elected legislators. At age for us. He was an honest, hard-working man, but without first, these folks were far apart on what to do about Oregon's health insurance it was a constant struggle trying to raise me prevailing wage laws.Common ground was identified after 16 and my brothers and sisters. meetings over a two-month period. If Oregon's prevailing wage laws are repealed, 1 will most The CONSENSUS of this coalition is it would be a mistake to assuredly lose health coverage for my family and myself. repeal our prevailing wage laws. Some reform is needed to put Should this happen, the taxpayers of the state of Oregon sharper teeth into parts of the law, but repeal would be will pick-up the tabl "overkill." in our opinion, repeal will cause serious harm to workers and their families directly affected and to the state as a Another negative factor if Oregon's prevailing wage laws are whole in the form of higher costs to taxpayers and decreased value for their taxes. repealed, is the probable loss of apprenticeship programs such as the one that taught me the skills to become a tile and marble finisher. If these industry funded programs are eliminated, who THE IDEAL PREVAILING WAGE LAW. will pick up the tab?Do you think Oregon taxpayers will--in light of the mounting funding problems facing our schools and higher The construction industry must continue to provide living or education system? family wages for our workers.We believe this is something that cannot be sacrificed for potential profits. I'm certainly not looking for a free ride, I just enjoy the opportunity to work at a job for fair wages and access to Education and training is the foundation for future successes health care for me and my children. of the construction industry. This is a key element of Oregon's prevailing wage laws and must be supported by all contractors. I hope you will join the majority that is trying to maintain Oregon's prevailing wage laws. A "level playing field" is the only fair way to do the public's business. Repeal of prevailing wage laws will give one group an VOTE NO ON 121 STOP THE GREED. advantage over another and this is unacceptable to the con- struction industry. (This information furnished by Daryl Owen.) VOTE NO ON 121 We want to continue improving Oregon's construction industry. (This information furnished by Richard P.Grigsby,President, The Associated General Contractors.) i (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) 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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 66 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TELLS OTHERS INDEPENDENT ECONOMIST SHOWS TO KEEP PREVAILING WAGE LAWS REPEAL ONLY LEADS TO HIGHER PROFITS NOT SAVINGS As a member for more than ten years of the City of Lakeside Council, I would like to express my opinion that every mayor, Prevailing wage laws arose to stop low-wage contractors who city council member, and budget officer ought to strongly continually try to underbid their competition on public projects by oppose repeal of Oregon's prevailing wage laws. slashing workers wages and benefits. Numerous reasons can be offered for why the act should be The purpose of these laws is to encourage competition retained--retention of family wage-level jobs,job training oppor- through management efficiency and innovation(for example, tunity, health care coverage, etc., I, however, wish to focus on new engineering ideas, reductions in overhead, more effective the concept of"Unit Labor Requirement." materials and equipment acquisition) and to discourage com- petition on the basis of which contractor is most effective in In its simplest form, a unit labor requirement is the labor cost breaking down family wage pay and benefits. incurred in producing one unit of output.A unit of output can be a yard of pavement put down, a section of sewer pipe, a letter Supporters of repeal have justified their efforts by stating that typed, or whatever. To city council members, as trustees for repeal will result in large cost savings to state and local gov- overseeing the expenditure of public funds,it means that a pub- ernments. lic contract is done correctly in the prescribed manner the first time. A municipal contract completed on time,with all stan- Experience elsewhere, however, has shown that low wage dards met, and a minimum number of call-backs, will give contractors have kept much of the reduction in wages and the lowest labor requirement. benefits as more profit. Where you have a trained and competent work force,the cost of Thus, if family wage contractor"A" has labor and benefits costs construction supervision is reduced and city's inspectors are not of $100,000 and low wage contractor "B" has labor costs of overwhelmed with foul-ups,mistakes,and improper use of mate $80,000,if"B"underbids"A"by just$1 contractor"B"will get the vials. contract and $19,999 extra profits. "B"will always have a clear incentive to underbid by just enough to win the bid and keep the In short, prevailing wage rates enable a contractor to hire rest as profit.There is no reason to suppose that"B"will always skilled workers, and the expectation is that a job will be underbid by his full$20,000 savings in labor expense. done right the first time.The net cost to the city is lower. Our 1985 Iowa study shows that indeed,low-wage contractors There is growing sentiment in Oregon that government is not don't underbid by the full amount. Much of the difference responsible to the people. Let us show the people that we are in between high wages and benefits and low wages and bene- fact responsible, and to do this by making sure we get public fits is kept as additional profit. contracts done right the first time with skilled workers paid a fair wage for their work. Let us insist on value for the public's Even the proponents'study shows that whereas the wage differ- money. ential between public and private projects in the West was in the range of 13-16%,there was no significant project cost difference VOTE NO ON 121 KEEP PUBLIC COSTS DOWN. attributable to prevailing wage requirements in the Western Census region,including Oregon. If this is true,then the wages taken out of the workers' pockets went somewhere else (This information furnished by Jim Brown.) other than into reduced project cost. VOTE NO ON 121 STOP THE GREED. (This information furnished by Michael F.Sheehan,Ph.D.,Economist.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 67 CONTINUED o Official 1994 General 6ecton Voters'Pam et- Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION FAIR PAY MORE VALUABLE TO OREGON EVERYONE THAN HIGHER PROFITS BUSINESSES,SMALL&LARGE During the past 15 years I have learned a lot about public works LABOR,RELIGIOUS,POLITICAL LEADERS projects and the wages paid on them,having served as director DEMOCRATS,REPUBLICANS&INDEPENDENTS of research for Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries and now as an attorney in private practice. ALL OPPOSE MEASURE 12 AND SO SHOULD YOU The labor costs on construction jobs are frequently 15 to 20 percent of the total cost. With employers paying prevailing Measure 12 will hurt Oregon and Oregonians. We believe that wages, competition for work is based on management efficien- we should protect: cy, supply acquisition, overhead, and profit margin - not on who pays the cheapest wages to construction workers. Fair Wages for skilled work • Health Care benefits I don't mind prevailing wages being paid to Oregon's construc- Apprenticeship Training programs tion workers because they don't work year-round, but they Community Based wages work from job to job and are frequently unemployed. The higher wages paid to construction workers help make up for the frequent periods they are unemployed. If measure 12 passes, these very reasonable things will be lost.Oregon can't afford low skilled workers.We can't afford the loss of training.We can't afford wages being dramatically cut just Furthermore, I would rather see my tax dollars go to worker to raise the profits of a few. Finally, Oregonians can't afford the wages than to employers, who usually invest their profits and loss of health care. retirement money in ways that don't help the Oregon economy. I know that most construction workers spend their wages on goods and services in their home communities, thus helping Measure 12 won't save money--it will cost us in too many their local economy.Also,these workers are all paying taxes on ways. the wages they receive. Thirty-five years of success. Thirty-five years of fairness. Can Prevailing wage laws protect workers. Prevailing wage laws you imagine all this lost on the false promises of a few out-of- give skilled workers an opportunity to earn a decent living. state special interests? We don't want to see that happen and Employers who want to repeal Oregon's prevailing wage laws we know you don't either. don't care about reducing the cost of public works - they raise that red flag because everyone wants to cut taxes. They only VOTE NO ON 121 JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND PROTECT THE care about reducing the amount of wages they have to pay to OREGON WE LOVE. workers employed on public works projects. A vote to repeal our prevailing wage laws is nothing more (This information fumished by Ron Paul,Executive Director,Oregonians than a vote to help some contractors reduce labor costs To Maintain Community Standards.) and increase profit margins,which will continue the downward spiral in our standard of living. VOTE NO ON 12!KEEP FAIR WAGES (This information furnished by Norman Malbin,Center For Worker Rights.) Y (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 68 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 12 Kills Health Care REPEAL CAN COST THOUSANDS OF OREGON FAMILIES HEALTH CARE BENEFITS Health care is important. Measure 12 will eliminate it for many construction jobs. Some people believe higher profits Repeal of Oregon's prevailing wage laws can eliminate health are more important than caring for their employees. We don't care for thousands of Oregon families.This is the experience of think so and that's why we want to see Measure 12 defeated. craftspeople in the few states where prevailing wage laws have been repealed. Prevailing wage laws protect health care. If measure 12 were to pass,jobs covered by prevailing wage laws won't have Oregon's prevailing wage laws require that wages paid to work- to provide health care. ers on public works projects must be not less than the wages paid in a local community to all individuals working in the same Out-of-state-Employers win. They don't want to compete trade or occupation. Under Oregon law,the prevailing wage rate fairly.They think that, if you eliminate the law,they will have an paid to workers includes the cost of health care benefits. advantage over Oregon employers who care about their workers and try to see health care is provided. Like any other working person, most craftspeople who build Oregon's roads, bridges and public buildings cannot afford to Eliminating health care is driven by greed. pay for health care from their take-home pay. Also, these work- ers will not quality for coverage under the Oregon Health Plan, since it only insures people below the federal poverty level. Thousands of Oregonians have joined together to defeat this Faced with the inability to pay personally for health care, these measure.We don't like the fact that they bought their way onto workers will be left with no health care insurance at all. the ballot and we don't think this measure is a good idea.When Mark Hatfield signed prevailing wage requirements into law thir- ty-five years ago,Oregon benefited. People with no medical insurance for routine doctor's office visits tend to let small medical problems turn into big ones that VOTE NO ON 12l DON'T HURT OREGON. send them to hospital emergency rooms.This can result in a difference between a$45 office visit and a$200 plus emergency room visit. WHO PAYS THIS COST? The hospital, state, and ultimately everyone with insurance as costs are shifted onto (This information furnished by Ron Paul,Executive Director,Oregonians them! To Maintain Community Standards.) Those seeking repeal may tell you that eliminating these laws will not take away health care benefits.DON'T YOU BELIEVE THEMI Dan Bennet, executive vice president of Associated Builders and Contractors, a trade group based in Rosslyn, VA, whose local state chapter wants to repeal this law, said in The Wall Street Journal(1-27-94) that many construction workers in a state that repealed its prevailing wage laws ten years ago can no longer afford either homes or health insurance. VOTE NO ON 121 LET'S KEEP HEALTH CARE INSURANCE. (This information furnished by Jack E.Battalia,M.D.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 69 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION TRAINING PROGRAMS HELP OREGONIANS TRAINING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT EARN A DECENT WAGE! If you want a living example of how Oregon's prevailing wage I am writing this account to help clarify the importance of main- laws are helping Oregonians,take a look at me. taining Oregon's prevailing wage laws. I recently completed a laborers apprenticeship program, and I started my apprenticeship in November of 1973,and if it hadn't for the first time in a long time, I can say the future looks been for that opportunity, my life could be totally different today. bright. Let me share with you where I started,so you can see Being an African-American,the chance to make a decent wage how far I've come. and learn the masonry trade was doubly important to me and my family. I never graduated from high school. I worked at minimum wage jobs, mostly as a sales clerk. I worked hard, but could barely Apprenticeship training funded through the Masonry make ends meet. Industry allowed me a chance. I feel the loss of this training because of repeal of the prevailing wage laws would be a crying I had a baby when I was 21. It was difficult to keep a job, I had shame.Our young people today,regardless of race,deserve the no health benefits, and eventually had to go on welfare. By same chances to learn a skill that were available to me 21 years moving in with my mother and working two jobs (convenience ago. store clerk and delivering pizza), I was able to get off of welfare, but still, my paycheck seemed to go mostly,for my car payment This issue needs a clear response from Oregonians.Please vote and insurance. NO on Measure 12 to repeal our state's prevailing wage laws. Let's preserve our training programs. I was eventually hired as a construction flagger. The money was better and I was able to save enough to enter into an VOTE NO ON 12! TRAINING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN apprenticeship program. I've gained additional skills since then HIGHER PROFITS. and enough knowledge in the construction trade to bring in steady work and to move ahead. I'm happy to say, I'm not struggling anymore. (This information furnished by Billy R.Bates.) Best of all,my child and I both have health insurance. None of this would have been possible without Oregon's prevail- ing wage laws. If the laws are repealed and apprenticeship pro- grams such as the one I entered into end,so would the chance for many others like me to ever receive the kind of training I had to allow them to get ahead. As older laborers retire,we must have skilled craftspeople ready to take their place. Those craftspeople must be highly trained, highly productive workers. That's what prevailing wage laws guarantee and that's why they shouldn't be repealed. VOTE NO ON 121 (This information furnished by Patricia Malone.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 70 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION PREVAILING WAGE LAWS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICE DONATIONS FOR QUALITY TRAINING OF TIME AND LABOR BY MEMBERS OF OREGON BUILDING TRADES Oregon's greatest asset is its people.Our future will depend on the skills and capacity of workers to produce quality goods Oregon's prevailing wage laws provide funding for high and services. quality, apprenticeship training programs throughout our state. These programs can involve countless hours of free labor spent One of the most important functions of prevailing wage by apprentices and experienced craftspeople working on pro- laws is to provide funding for an educated, well-trained jects beneficial to our communities. Apprentices gain needed workforce. Prevailing wage laws require contractors to ear- problem-solving skills by working on these real-life projects. mark and direct a portion of workers' wages to industry Following is a list of a few of these public service projects. training programs. Reedsport--Construction of baseball park for Reedsport Little Prevailing wage laws help support apprenticeship programs. League' These programs are widely understood to be the best form of Florence--Parking areas built at Tatkenitch recreation area education for technical fields that require a high degree of skill. North Bend--Parking and road to beach constructed Port of Coos Bay--300 acre recreational site developed Other states have repealed prevailing wage laws,only to experi- Hermiston Seven baseball diamonds constructed for Little ence low wages and fewer training programs. The ultimate League result is a low-wage,low-skill workforce. Boardman -- Baseball diamond developed for Riverside HS and Little League Is this what we want for Oregon? Pendleton -- Community Clock Tower excavation project for retired citizens In a Wall Street Journal article (1-27-94), construction industry Morrow County--Excavation of Sheriff's Department rifle/pis- executives in Arizona were sounding the alarm. Dan Bennet, tol range executive vice president of Associated Builders and Port of Morrow-River channel dug to enhance wildlife habitat Contractors, the association that is spearheading the repeal area of prevailing wage laws throughout the country,came full circle Umatilla Wildlife Refuge -Access road built for Dept. of Fish in this article to admit that repeal of these laws has serious and Wildlife. problems. Bennet commented, "We can always find enough Portland--Habitat For Humanity Home people to slam forms and do the grunt work;it's the skills where we are going to have a problem and already do." Bennet said, Salem--Playhouse built for emotionally disturbed children "When you squash down, year after year, on wages, you Estacada -Construction of Oregon Trail Center don't attract a good person into the industry." Corvallis Boy Scouts of America Construction project Is this what we want for Oregon" Portland Volunteer project for Waverly Children's Home Washington County -- Reconstruction of older homes for Oregon's "little Davis-Bacon Act' protects Oregon workers from Christmas In April Program ruinous,destructive,low-wage competition and provides funding Tualatin -- Baseball dugout constructed for Tualatin High for quality training programs. School Coos Bay-- Projects finished for Volunteer Fire Department, I encourage you to vote no on Measure 12. church and seniors Medford -- Remodel for Cascade Christian High School and Grace Christian School (This information furnished by Margaret Hallock,Ph.D.,Professorand Portland-- Electrically facilitating "Stand Down" --assistance Director,Labor Education and Research Center.) for Viet Nam Veterans Prineville -- Low Income housing project - Habitat For Humanity Newberg--Plumbing for volunteer fire department The Dallas--Downtown Visitor's Center plumbing installed VOTE NO ON 121 (This information furnished by Ron Paul,Executive Director,Oregonians To Maintain Community Standards.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 71 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pa hleii-Statewide,Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MORE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICE DONATIONS OREGONIANS,DON'T BE FOOLEDI OF TIME AND LABOR BY MEMBERS OF THE MEASURE 12 IS ABOUT GREED. OREGON BUILDING TRADES The following projects can involve countless hours of free labor Do you want your health care eliminated? What about your spent by apprentices and experienced craftspeople working on wages cut?Measure 12 will do both.Why?Because some peo- projects beneficial to our communities.Apprentices gain needed ple want higher profits. problem-solving skills by working on these projects and all citi- zens receive at no cost added value for their communities. Many small business people who know and understand how Adair-- E.E. Wilson Bird Refuge used for breeding and rear- prevailing wage laws work, don't want them repealed.We are ing Red Eared Perch willing to pay the going rate in the community.We are willing to Port of Umatilla -- Developed building site, entrance road, provide health care benefits and training programs. We know parking lot that it is in Oregon's best interest to have a well trained work Portland-- Excavate water line at Scouters Mountain for Boy force receiving fair pay for hard work. Scouts of America Boardman -- Excavate parking lot for wind surfing and recre- Small business is firmly behind the effort to STOP THE GREED ational area and defeat measure 12.We know it won't be easy.We know the proponents will promise just about anything to get your vote. Port of Morrow--Expand and developed container facility But,unlike our opponents,we trust Oregonians to make the right City of Heppner--Excavate garbage dump choice. Portland -- Construction of National Missing Children's loca- tion center For thirty-five years prevailing wage laws have worked in Salem--Construct wheelchair ramp for private residence Oregon. Don't be fooled. Stop those who put profit ahead of Corvallis--Construct historic monument-Majestic Theater Oregon.Join your small business community and vote no on 12. Portland OMSI submarine installation Salem--National Missing Children's project VOTE NO ON 121 STOP THE GREED. Portland -- Lents Education Center for underprivileged chil- dren Coos Bay--Christmas lighting of Shores Acres Park (This information furnished by Ron Paul,Executive Director,Oregonians North Bend--Habitat for Humanity To Maintain Community Standards.) North Bend -- V.I.C.A. program for Little League baseball teams Portland--West Women's&Children's shelter Medford--Relighting two baseball fields Medford Remodel Senior Citizen Center Portland--Bridge lighting Portland Remodel of Oregon Maritime Museum Rogue Valley--Medical Center Plumbing McMinnville--Human Society Canby--Muscular Dystrophy summer camp Medford -- Completed five houses for Habitat for Humanity Program Portland--Baloney Joe's Men's Shelter The Dalles--Girl Scouts of America Portland--Convention Center Bells Project Portland--Viet Nam War Memorial Sandy--City Park Portland--Doernbecker Childrens Hospital Portland--Ronald McDonald House Portland--Harbor Light Mission Coos Bay--Construction of docks at water side VOTE NO ON 121 WE WANT TO KEEP WORKING ON THESE TYPES OF PROJECTS FOR EVERYONE'S BENEFIT (This information furnished by Ron Paul,Executive Director,Oregonians To Maintain Community Standards.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 72 CONTINUED Offieia41ag4 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 12 Measure No. 12 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION DO YOU WANT FAIR POLITICAL CONDUCT? Oregon's voters continue to be asked to support measures which claim to dramatically reduce the cost of government. WE DO,AND THAT'S WHY WE ARE VOTING Repeal of Oregon's "Little" Davis-Bacon Act is not an effective NO ON MEASURE TWELVEI way to reduce government costs. In 1959, Oregon adopted the current law to protect local stan- Special interest lobbyists got paid to get measure 12 on dards, to ensure local businesses have the chance to bid suc- the ballot. They bought their way on. Out-of-State political cessfully on area jobs.As in 31 other states,Oregon's prevailing operatives manipulated Oregon's election system to buy wage laws protect all Oregonians- union and non-union alike - signatures and make the ballot. because they prohibit public works project funds from undercut- ting local community wages and health care benefits. Arizona, Stand up for Clean Politics.Vote No on 12. 10 years after prevailing wage law repeal,is faced with problems finding skilled carpenters, plumbers and electricians.This short- age is also spawning concern for work quality as desperate busi- Don't let the special interest lobbyist buy Oregon. Vote No nesses settle for less reliable help. on 12. Tell the "Political" operatives to Keep out of Oregon. Vote Repeal would also create a void in Oregon's ability to keep non- No 0 12 Oregon contractors from "buying" local projects. Repeal would destroy local community wage standards and family health cov- erage. Repeal would create a less-skilled work force, reducing Don't let them lie about the alleged benefits of repeal quality and increasing long-term cost of projects to local taxpay- ers. Repeal would eliminate needed enforcement of local public Vote no on 12. works projects to protect worker wages, benefits and training rights. Reform is a more realistic choice than repeal. Reform efforts (This information fumished by Ron Paul,Executive Director,Oregonians already are underway and will occur through an effective coali- To Maintain Community Standards.) tion of agencies who generate prevailing wage projects (local and state government),those who work on prevailing wage pro- jects (union and open shop contractors), those who administer wage rates (BOLI), those who represent construction workers (unions and trade associations), and key legislators who will advance reform proposals to the 1995 Oregon legislature. This coalition expects support for changes which will produce accu- rate and timely wage surveys, greater enforcement, higher penalties, worker training, greater work hour options and closer review of the use of job targeting and wage averaging practices. Reform of Oregon's current law is needed so it will work more effectively in the best interest of Oregonians. Repeal is not the solution. (This information furnished by Kim Mingo,Building a Better Oregon Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 73 Official 1994 General(Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure. No. 13 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General (c) Though subsections (1) and (2) are established and in Election,November 8, 1994. effect, no unit of state or local government shall deny to private persons business licenses, permits or services otherwise due BALLOT TITLE under existing statutes; nor deprive,nullify,or diminish the hold- ing or exercise of any rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the State of Oregon or the Constitution of the United States of America. AMENDS CONSTITUTION:GOVERNMEI4TS CAN- (d) Though subsections (1) and (2) are established and in NOT APPROVE,CREATE CLASSIFICATIONS (d) this section shall not limit the availability in public libraries BASED ON,HOMOSEXUALITY of books and materials written for adults which address homo- sexuality, provided access to such materials is limited to adults QUESTION: Shall constitution bar governments from creating and meets local standards as established through the existing classi€ications based on homosexuality or spending public funds library review process. in manner expressing approval of homosexuality? (3) The PEOPLE INTEND,that if any part of this enactment be SUM MARY:IAmends state Constitution.Governments cannot: found unconstitutional, the remaining parts shall survive in full -• !Create classifications based on homosexuality; force and effect.This Section shall be in all parts self-executing. •- ;advise or teach children, students, employees that homo- sexuality equates legally or socially with race,other protect- ed classifications; -- ;spend public funds in manner promoting or expressing approval of:homosexuality; EXPLANATORY STATEMENT -- grant spousaf benefits,marital status based on homosexual ity; deny constitutional rights, services due under existing This measure would amend the Oregon Constitution. statutes.' The measure prohibits state and local governments from cre- Measure nonetheless allows adult library books addressing ating classifications based on homosexuality. These govern- homosexuality with adult-only,:access. Public employees'private' ments could not enact laws or policies establishing affirmative lawful sexual behaviors may be cause for personnel action, if action, quotas, or class status based on homosexuality. those behaviors disrupt workplace. Governments could not enact laws or policies using classifica- tions OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:No financial effectors state'' such as "sexual orientation," "domestic partnerships" or or local government expenditures or revenues. similar designations based on homosexuality. Governments could not grant marital status or spousal benefits on the basis of homosexuality. THE MINORITY STATUS AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT State and local governments could not advise or teach chil- AN ACT dren,students or employees that homosexuality equates legally or socially with race, religion, or other protected classifications. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: Governments could not spend public funds that directly or inci- The Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by creating dentally promote or express approval of homosexuality. a new section to be added to and made a part of Article 1.The A state or local government could take personnel action new section shall be known as `The Minority Status and Child based on a public employee's private lawful sexual behavior only Protection Act"and will read as follows: if that behavior disrupts the work place or otherwise violates this Section 41:MINORITY STATUS BASED ON HOMOSEXUALITY measure. PROHIBITED. State and local governments could not deny business licens- es, permits or services otherwise due under existing statutes or (1) In the State of Oregon, including all political subdivisions limit the holding or exercise of constitutional rights. and government units, minority status shall not apply to homo- sexuality;therefore,affirmative action,quotas,special class sta- The measure would place certain limits on library materials tus or special classifications such as "sexual orientation," referencing homosexuality by limiting the availability of these "domestic partnerships" or similar designations shall not be materials to adults only. Adults would have access to library established on the basis of homosexuality. materials referencing homosexuality if they are written for adults and meet local standards as established through existing library (2) Children, students and employees shall not be advised, review procedures. instructed or taught by any government agency, department or political unit in the State of Oregon that homosexuality is the This measure does not require any action by the legislature in legal or social equivalent of race, color, religion, gender, age or order to take effect. national origin; nor shall public funds be expended in a manner that has the purpose or effect of promoting or expressing Committee Members: Appointed by: approval of homosexuality. Scott Lively Chief Petitioners (a) The State of Oregon, political subdivisions and all units of Kathy Phelps Chief Petitioners state and local government shall not grant marital status or Kathleen Beaufait Secretary of State spousal benefits on the basis of homosexuality. Julie Davis' Secretary of State (b) The State of Oregon, political subdivisions and all units of Katherine McDowell' Secretary of State state and local government, with regard to public employees, 'Member dissents(does not concur with explanatory statement) shall generally consider private lawful sexual behaviors as non- job related factors,provided such factors do not disrupt the work (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the place and that such consideration does not violate subsections ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251,215.) (1)and(2). 74 CONTINUED Official 4994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR IF YOU AGREE THAT . . . LON MABON EXPLAINS A YES VOTE The way to preserve democracy is for your basic human rights to be subject to the whims of public vote . . . When a bully The OCA and 108,000 petition signers, with your vote of causes a disruption in your workplace because of his attitude approval, will add an amendment to Oregon's constitution. about you,you should be fired . . . The way to build a strong Measure 13 creates guidelines on how our government deals America is for the OCA to divide and polarize it(Matt. 12:25) . . . with the sexual practice of homosexuality. Everyone should file constitutional amendments making their personal morality into public policy and eliminating civil rights How a person has sex,or with whom,is not the kind of activity protections for persons whose beliefs differ from their own for which we should create a MINORITY CLASSIFICATION; (Proverbs 10:12) . . . The fact that OCA"members" have no right to vote on statewide OCA officers or policy is proof that the therefore, subsection 1 of the amendment says,"...minority sta OCA is pro-democracy (Matt. 7:15-20) . . . The fact that tus shall not apply to homosexuality". If you agree, VOTE YES Michelangelo, Tchaikovsky and Leonard Bernstein are gay is TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT. proof that gay people are engaged in a"cultural war'to destroy Western civilization . . . Being obsessed with what other peo- We believe homosexuality is behavior,an action,as is all sex- ple do in bed is the sign of a healthy mind . . . Homosexuality ual activity. Some sexual activity is good, some is wrong. It's a is so unnatural that everyone would do it if Lon Mabon didn't personal,moral question. Many people believe homosexuality is bear false witness against gay people (Exodus 20:16) . . . wrong. Our government should not be forcing acceptance of Heterosexual divorce, heterosexual adultery, heterosexual child homosexuality upon it's citizens and children. The amendment abuse and heterosexual domestic violence is somehow the fault therefore says, "Children, students and employees shall not be of homosexuals . . . The way to overcome paranoia is to advised, instructed or taught that homosexuality..." i5 equal to accuse homosexuals of being out to get you (Matt. 5:44) . . . existing minorities or an approved behavior. If you agree,VOTE When Lon prays in front of television cameras it is proof of his YES TO ESTABLISH THE AMENDMENT. sincerity(Matt. 6:5) . . . It's"anti-Christian bigotry"to believe that God is more inclusive than Lon wants to give Him credit for OCA believes it isn't discrimination to make a moral judgment . It's not pompous idolatry for the OCA to act as if they about wrong behavior. It isn't discrimination to oppose racism or own God . When Jesus condemned the hypocrisy of the drunkenness, is it? Measure 13 stops government from forcing scribes and pharisees,he was guilty of"disrespecting"their"sin- citizens who don't believe homosexuality is good behavior or a cere and deeply held religious beliefs" (Matt. 23:15) . . . It's minority to act as if it is!Conversely,if you think homosexuality is "dirty politics"to mirror to the OCA their true reflection (11 Cor. good behavior and a minority, this measure won't hinder you. 4:2) . . . These paraphrases of the OCA's belief system make sense . . . Then vote yes. Other than that,it protects all rights.The initiative says in sub- section 2(c) "...no...government shall deny to private persons business licenses, permits or services otherwise due under (Special Righteousness Committee,Box 1851,Portland 97207) existing statutes; NOR DEPRIVE, NULLIFY,OR DIMINISH THE HOLDING OR EXERCISE OF ANY RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION..." (This information furnished by M.Dennis Moore,Special Righteousness Committee.) Read the Measure yourself. It's not what our opponents are saying,either about us or the Measure. We think it's about time we establish a good,fair, moral stan- dard. If you agree, VOTE YES TO APPROVE THE AMEND- MENT AND ESTABLISH THE STANDARD. To protect our children VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 (This information furnished by Lon T.Mabon,Chairman,Oregon Citizens Alliance.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does riot constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 75 CONTINUED Official 1994 General election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR A LIBERAL DEMOCRAT VOTES YES ON 13 You can feel good about voting YES on Ballot Measure 13 My five-year-old attends the Cottage Grove Headstart. On Measure 13 is a fair and reasonable response to the "gay- February 17th, 1 was notified that Headstart officially adopted rights"question.Here's what it does: seven books about homosexual lifestyle issues. The books "Daddy's Roommate,""Heather Has Two Mommies"and"Gloria Stops minority status, affirmative action, quotas, and special Goes to Gay Pride"were intended for storytime,according to the rights based on homosexuality(section 1). master curriculum.Outraged, I organized a parents'revolt result- ing in overwhelming rejection of the books. Prohibits promotion of homosexuality to children by schools, Media coverage caused me to receive over 100 contacts from teachers,or agencies(section 2). all over Oregon, including dozens from Cottage Grove. The let- ters and calls expressed support asking how they could help.My Preserves existing marriage laws as a union of one man and answer may surprise you. It surprised my friends who know me one woman--not two or more homosexuals(sub-section 2a). as a liberal Democrat. My answer: support OCA! If you want to keep books like"Daddy's Roommate"out of classrooms, homo- Prohibits state employment decisions based on private,lawful sexuals must not be granted minority status like racial minorities. sexual behavior(sub-section 2b). I'd never contacted OCA or voted for Measure 9, but when Protects basic civil rights and access to public services for all notified of Headstart's intentions, I called OCA pleading for help. Oregonians,including homosexuals(sub-section 2c). They responded being a major source of support, providing copies of the books and the master curriculum.We were grateful for OCA's help. Protects adult library materials addressing homosexuality from censorship(sub-section 2d). Before this incident, I only knew about OCA through the media.Contrary to letters in the newspapers trying to make OCA Respects the dignity and worth of every person -- while sound scary, mean or Nazi-like, all OCA members I met were acknowledging that some behavior should not be promoted by gentle, intelligent people with a sincere desire to save our chil- government(all sections). dren and society. No, I didn't meet any Adolf Hitlers, but I did meet ladies who bake apple pies and spend quality time with The most important part of Measure 13 is the protection of our their children,and gentlemen who coach Little League and work children in the public schools.For several years homosexual and hard supporting their families. Apple pies and Little League pro-gay teachers and administrators have been pushing for sound old fashioned in this era of Amy Fisher and the Menendez approval of homosexuality in the school system. Many schools, brothers,but that was my impression of the"scary"OCA. such as South Eugene High, have held"Gay-Pride"celebrations and/or sponsored activist homosexual speakers.Age of the chil- 1 read hundreds of pages of OCA's material and realized they dren has not been a deterrent. In Cottage Grove the Head Start were not extremists, stupid or prejudiced. They were rational, program used the lesbian "children's" book, "Heather Has Two wise and fair. I sincerely thank them and will vote YES on Mommies." Measure 13. Recently in Beaverton, a"gay-activist"teacher showed a film called"Stale Roles.and Tight Buns"to eighth grade boys. Some (This information furnished by David Owen.) of these boys accused the teacher of telling them they "should have at least two homosexual experiences to know if they were gay or straight."The school district is siding with the teacher. Existing school policies are obviously not enough to protect our children from this aggressive political agenda. We need a no-nonsense law that keeps this agenda away from our kids. Protect our children AND Basic civil rights for all Oregonians Vote YES on 13 (This information furnished by Scott D.Lively,Oregon Citizens Alliance- PAC.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 76 CONTINUED o OMcW.1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures — — Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MAINSTREAM AMERICA SAYS"YES" The Voice They Want Silenced From Gresham (51% YES) and Oregon City (53% YES), to My name is Richard Weller. When I was 17 1 was recruited Medford (58% YES) and Roseburg (65%YES), to Linn County into the gay lifestyle by an older homosexual man.Like so many (69%YES)and Marion County(61%YES),tens of thousands of young people who get drawn into homosexuality I was lonely Oregonians voted YES expressing approval of the local versions and naive. Eleven years and six homosexual relationships later I of the Minority Status and Child Protection Act. finally sought help. Now I am a normal heterosexual man, dedi- cated to helping young people avoid the mistakes I made. Twenty-four counties and cities cast majority votes by approxi- mately a 62% to 38% margin saying YES to the new wording. For many years I told people I was just born gay to get accep- These communities, from Cornelius (62% YES) in Washington tance.If we were born gay that took away any personal respon- County to Douglas County (73% YES) in southern Oregon, all sibility for our behavior and made people feel sorry for us. All voted YES to stop the granting of minority status based on along we knew it was a convenient lie, but it was our word homosexuality. against theirs. Nationally, Cincinnati voted YES to stop special rights by 62 Today I am living proof that homosexuals can and do change. percent. In Portsmouth, Maine and Lewiston, New Hampshire I was deep in the lifestyle, spending nine years in one relation- the citizens voted to stop special rights by margins of 59%and ship and even thought about getting"married" 68%YES respectively. In Austin, Texas the citizens overturned "domestic partnerships"for homosexuals by a 62%YES vote,in Homosexuals put on a good public image, but MANY homo- order to stop that particular aspect of the homosexual political sexual men try to recruit young boys and often succeed. All agenda. pedophile-rights groups in America are made up of homosexual men.The North American Man/Boy Love Association(NAMBLA) In Washington DC, 63 of 99 US Senators voted YES, adding which has advertised in Oregon gay newspapers is just one of an amendment to HJR6, a school reform bill that prohibits the several. promotion of homosexuality to America's children within the pub- lic schools. Obviously, many Democrat Senators voted with the Most boys who get picked up by homosexuals are not part of minority Republicans in order to get 63 YES votes.Senator Bob the statistics.They are usually older,from 12-17,and they don't Smith (NH) had documentation supporting the need for his have good parental supervision. They usually don't report the amendment. What did he show those Democrat Senators that sex because they are ashamed or believe they are old enough made them vote against the liberal,pro-homosexual wing of their to decide for themselves. party? The problem with"gay-rights"is that it makes kids more willing Research conducted over a long period of time consistently to go along with homosexuality. When the government and shows that around 70%of all Americans think homosexuality is teachers tell kids that homosexuality is just another normal wrong. (Oregonian, June 21, 1993-- also University of Chicago lifestyle, they are easier for adult predators to seduce. 1 know National Opinion Research Center). what I'm talking about.I was one of those kids. If you're opposed to awarding minority status to individuals I am only one voice against all the pro-gay bias of the media, based upon the sole fact that they engage in homosexual activi- but mine is the voice of experience. ties,you're in good company. Vote YES on 13 You're with the mainstream of Oregon and America. To protect our children and grandchildren from being told that (This information furnished by Richard Weller,Ex-Homosexuals for Truth homosexuality is okay,vote YES on Measure 13. PAC.) (This information furnished by Phillip Z.Ramsdell,No Special Rights Committee,Stop Minority Status- PAC.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 77 CONTINUED '`-- Official 1994 General Hlection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures . Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR TO OREGON CATHOLICS "Gays"not comparable to Jews The initiative proposed by the Oregon Citizens Alliance accords I am Jewish,the daughter of a holocaust survivor... and an OCA well with authentic Catholic teaching on the subject of Marriage member. My mama lost her entire family to the Nazi murderers. and Family Life and also properly rejects any disfigurements She lost her entire adolescence to Auschwitz and Bergen Belson against those institutions. Initiative#13 denies no human,civil or Concentration camps. This experience will affect my family for moral rights as it tries to protect true human, civil and moral generations. I've walked through Auschwitz. I've seen the rights. charred Jewish bones. I've seen a room full of human hair, and SS uniforms made from the fabric of woven hair. I saw a lamp Homosexuality is a behavior to which no one has a moral right shade made from the skin of a Jewish prisoner and wondered if and therefore to legislate against it or to deny it privileged and it was my Grandpa,or maybe my uncle. protected status in civil law offends no human nor civil right and is not therefore a form of invidious discrimination. How dare these homosexual political activists compare their self- ish agenda with the experience of the Jews. How dare they It is of course deplorable that homosexual persons have been or accuse me, as an OCA member, of being Nazi-like because I are the object of malice in speech or action. Nevertheless it is refuse to endorse their lifestyle. improper to accept homosexual behavior as normal in reaction to any crimes committed against homosexual persons or to If anyone is Nazi-like it is the militant homosexuals, who have claim that the homosexual condition is not disordered. It is also admitted to using Mein Kampf(Hitler's autobiography) as a wrong to protect behavior to which no one has any conceiveable guide-book for their tactics ("Time to stop fascist tactics," right,such as the behavior of homosexuality. Washington Blade,January 3,1991). "Sexual orientation"as a condition or inclination does not consti- Jews have never demanded that Gentile children attend their tute a quality comparable to race or ethnic background. It is not Yeshivas or study Judaism. But homosexuals demand that chil- just inappropriate but positively erroneous and misleading to dren study books like Heather Has Two Mommies and Daddy's compare or equate homosexual orientation as the legal or social Roommate in schools.Jews have never tried to force all of soci- equivalent of race,color, religion,gender,age or national origin. ety to accept immoral and unhealthy behavior.But homosexuals None of these is ordered toward an intrinsic moral evil;whereas, want all our laws changed to treat homosexual practices like homosexual orientation is so ordered. they are normal and healthy; no matter how many people oppose it. Respectfully submitted, We should all be alarmed when we see self-defined "victims" Msgr.William B.Smith,S.T.D. accusing their opponents of doing what they themselves are Professor of Moral Theology doing. They accuse others of hatred, with voices full of hate. They accuse others of "imposing their will" on society, while St.Joseph's Seminary imposing their own will on society. Dunwoodie Yonkers,NY 10704 Stand with the true victims of the holocaust.Not the homosexual activists who exploit Jewish suffering for political gains. We Remember. (This information furnished by Msgr. William B.Smith,S.T.D.) Vote YES on 13 (This information furnished by Amy M.Feinberg,Jews And Friends Of Holocaust Victims-For Measure 13.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 78 CONTINUED'o Official 1994 General Election Vote 'Pamphlet—SMewid Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OREGON LEADERS ENCOURAGE A"YES"VOTE Who's a Nazi? n, non-behavioral characteristic. Sexual Americans are watching history repeat as homosexuals promote "Skin color is a benign, the BIG LIE that everyone who opposes them is harmful to soci- orientation is perhaps the most profound of human behavioral ety. characteristics. Comparison of the two is a convenient, but invalid argument." (Letter to US Rep. Patricia Schroeder, D- It's nothing new. They used this tactic in Germany against the Colorado,Statesman Journal,June 6,1992.) Jews. This statement was made by General Colin Powell while serv- ing as Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. Also, by the Yes, some anti-Nazi homosexuals were persecuted by the way,the first African-American to hold that position. Nazis, but the persecutors were homosexuals themselves. In General Powell is right. Comparing race to homosexuality is fact, Nazism was largely an outgrowth of Germany's gay-rights convenient, but invalid. No act of will can change the color of movement. one's skin. But it takes the use of one's will to participate in a Respected historians provide the facts: sexual act. Behavior, especially sexual behavior -- let alone homosexual behavior--will never be a proper basis for granting Worldwide "gay liberation" started in pre-Nazi Germany, minority status. sparking a revival of ancient Greek pederasty (man/boy love) Although we believe that no person should be harassed or during the Nazi rise to power. Oosterhuis and Kennedy, assaulted, we also believe that the behavior produced by giving (Homosexuality and Male Bonding in Pre-Nazi Germany,1991). in to certain sexual urges is not equal to one's religion, race or national origin. A founding site of the Nazi Party was the Bratwurstglockl, a Around 70%of all Americans believe homosexuality is wrong. gay bar in Munich frequented by pederasts Ernst Roehm, (Oregonian, June 21, 1993). How can wrong behavior be a Edmund Heines and Karl Ernst, all Nazi leaders. Frank Rector, minority classification?Think about it,could you get minority sta- (The Nazi Extermination of Homosexuals, 1981); Heinz Hohne, tus for the things you do wrong?That seems like special rights. (The Order of the Death's Head,1969). "Many of the top leaders[of Hitler's Brownshirts]were notori- We encourage everyone to read the text of Measure 13 and ous homosexual perverts."William Sh!rer, (Rise and Fall of the then VOTE YES TO STOP SPECIAL RIGHTS. Third Reich,1960). City Councilor,Larry Shanz Rudolf Hess, Nazi Deputy Fuhrer, was a homosexual known GOP Chair.4th Cong.Dist.,Kathy Phelps as "Frauline Anna" in homosexual circles. Robert Waite, (The Psychopathic God Adolf Hitler,1977). Pastor Patrick McVey GOP Chair.Linn,Carl Bengtson SS leader Reinhard Heydrich, mastermind of the Nazi Death City Councilor,Fred Phelps Camps, was homosexual. William Stevenson, (A Man Called Mayor,Steve Nofziger Intrepid,1976). Pastor Kraig Christensen Hitler Youth boys were frequently molested by homosexual Human Rights Commission,Darrell Neet SS tutors into the 1940's. Gerhard Remple, (Hitler's Children: GOP Chair.Yamhill,Tex Stevens The Hitler Youth and the SS,1989). Pastor Rodger Hall Crystal Night,the infamous Nazi attack on Jewish businesses Human Rights Commission Chairwoman,Melody Kelsay in 1938 was blamed on "mass [homosexual] perversion." Read Pastor J.R.Cole and Fisher,(Kristallnacht:The Nazi Night of Terror,1989). City Councilor,Ron Miller Don't buy the BIG LIE. Opponents of minority status for homo- Human Rights Commission Vice Chair,Tonya Johnson sexuals are not"Nazis"or"bigots."And homosexuals aren't"vic- Pastor Frank Carpenter tims"of your common sense morality.Protect our children! County Commissioner,Joel Fosdick Vote YES on 13 Pastor Marc Royer City Councilor,Frank Vanderwood Mayor,Neal Knight Submitted by: GOP Treasurer,Craig Brenton Elizabeth A. Thomas, Jews And Friends of Holocaust Victims - Pastor Ed Glaspey For Measure 13 GOP Chair.Clatsop,Phil Tussing Amy Feinberg, Jews And Friends of Holocaust Victims - For City Councilor,Marvin Saxton Measure 13 (This information furnished by Pastor Larry A.Dill.) (This information furnished by Elizabeth A.Thomas,Jews And Friends Of Holocaust Victims-For Measure 13.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$5oo in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 79 CONTINUED lection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION VOTE NO ON MEASURE 13 LIBRARIANS OPPOSE MEASURE 13 Just like Measure 9 from 1992, The OCA Thought Police are pounding their truncheons against MEASURE 13 REQUIRES our library doors again. DISCRIMINATION AND CENSORSHIP Oregon voters turned them away decisively in 1992. Now, DISCRIMINATION - Measure 13 will require governments in they're back with their language sanitized and their intent mas- Oregon to treat gay and lesbian people differently,less favorably querading under the cynical title, 'The Minority Status and Child than all other Oregonians. That's not fair or just. It is discrimi. Protection Act." nation. As before,the clear and stated purpose of Measure 13,as it per- Don't take our word for it, read what the Oregon Supreme tains to libraries, is to impose censorship on readers and acqui- Court said in the ballot title challenge for Measure 13: sition policies. "...the Attorney General's description of the measure as State and local governments would be prohibited from using one that will prevent governments from barring discrimina- public funds to"promote or express approval of homosexuality." tion against homosexuals is not based on speculation. Without question, that would mean a librarian could not pur- Neither is such an effect 'secondary.' On the contrary, the chase a copy of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass,for example, idea expressed...flows directly from the wording of the because the act of purchasing would indicate approval. measure itself and describes one of the major effects of the measure." And what about a daily newspaper that contained a letter to the editor expressing a favorable statement about homosexuality? Mabon v.Keisling,317 Or 406(August 19, 1993)p 414 Would the librarian have to cut that letter out of the newspaper before placing it on the rack?The notion is ludicrous. Oregonians voted against discrimination when they defeated Measure 9 in 1992,and they should VOTE NO on Measure 13. But censorship is not ludicrous--it's dangerous and repugnant. Measure 13 would also permit adults-only access to books and materials addressing homosexuality. That includes magazines CENSORSHIP: Measure 13 will require public libraries to censor and newspapers dealing with current events. books and materials which deal with homosexuality. That is a dangerous precedent. If we give government the power to cen- sor books on one subject, it will open the door to censorship on How could that be managed? Would the OCA Thought Police other subjects. roam our libraries,ready to crack down on any inquisitive minors who chanced to put their hands on a forbidden magazine or Under Measure 13, books written for children which include book?Or would materials containing references to homosexuali- ty be kept under the counter where only adults, with sufficient homosexual characters could not even be checked out by proof of age,would be allowed to check them out? adultsl That is censorship. Surely it is obvious to anyone who uses a public library that what Parents should decide what their children will read -not the the OCA is attempting to do is low comedy at its best and blatant government,=the ACLU,and not the OCA. censorship at its apparent worst. SAY NO TO DISCRIMINATION And surely Oregonians who value their free and open public VOTE NO ON MEASURE 13 libraries will, by voting no on Measure 13, reject this latest OCA effort to make the rest of us conform to their stunted sense of morality. (This information furnished by David Fidanque,Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon.) PEOPLE FOR OREGON LIBRARIES (This information fumished by George H.Bell,People for Oregon Libraries.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 80 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Erection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION American Friends Service Committee Opposes Measure 13 PEOPLE OF FAITH OPPOSE MEASURE 13 The assault on the rights of lesbians,gays and bisexual people We oppose Ballot Measure 13 because it: is part of a larger agenda to threaten the human and civil rights of all people.Vote no on measure 13. ATTACKS CIVIL RIGHTS. Measure 13 legalizes discrimination; HanaAKH Ha npaea nec6MaH0K, roMocexcyarmcroe M limits freedoms of information,assembly,association,and acad- Aeynonbix nioneu - 3TO TOnbxo 4acrb 6onbwe6 emic freedom for all of us; and eliminates access to legal nonIATUVeCKo6 noeecTKM AHA, yrpomaioweN rpamilaHCKt4M redress of people presumed to be gay or lesbian.This measure npasaM M npaeaM venoeeKa. FonocytiTe np0TMe Mepbf N013. weakens everyone's rights. Su dA-kfch v6 quydn ctle nhifng nam,nu ddng-tlnh iuyt?n-Ai vs Faith teaches that all life is related and all people are part nhting ngtrbi c6 prang-tinh tinh-duc la mot phdn cda chtforng- of one whole. Faith teaches that deserve to have human and civil rights are all equal and protected. trinh r¢ng 16n horn,de doa Mn nhAn-quyAn vA d§n-quygn cda tat cA moi ngirbi. 1iAy bb phitiu Kh8ng du-lu4t s613. SERIOUSLY MISLEADS. Measure 13 cleverly and deceptively minimizes the impact on all of us by making it seem as if the ti11 measure would protect children;wrongfully assumes child abuse dU ndi(drty ails tttUillu:k Ill d(rnh6 Ill jrg3arujeg1w1SUjdldWilli&i gVIM: is perpetuated mainly by homosexual persons; and interferes tnie"no" tN�sismm�gliifii 9MI with free access to information which is the basis of a democra- cy that protects civil and religious freedoms. El asalto conta los derechos de la gente lesbians,homosexual, y bisexual as parte de un programa mas grande qua amenaza Faith teaches us to pursue truth and honesty in all we say los derechos civiles de toda persona.Voten contra la and do. proposicion 13. Der angriff der rechte der lesblschen,bi-sexuellen and SCAPEGOATS ONE GROUP.When times are hard it is easy to homosexuellen leute ist eln tell einer grosserer agenda die die single out one group of people to blame for social and economic zivil-und menschlichen rechte aller leute bedrohen.Somme nein problems. People in each of our religious traditions have been zur voksinitiativ nummer 13. singled out for discrimination leading to persecution. It was wrong before. It is wrong now. Scapegoating homosexuals and Txoy kev salb tsis tau covneeg lesbians,gays,thlab bisexual denying them equal civil rights protection is wrong. txog cal,yog lb gho tsis zoo rau tag nrog tib neeg,II ntawr povngav NO rau measure 13. Faith teaches us not to label and stereotype people, but to understand and appreciate human complexity. Zoux dogc lesbians,gays caux bisexual nyei mienh se weih zoux dogc mienh camv nyei doh leiz.Maiv dungx glnv 13 hoc. DIVIDES AND DEPLETES OUR COMMUNITIES. Each attempt Asaltul in dreptud a persoanelor lesbiene,homosexualilor sl to put discrimination into Oregon's constitution divides our state, bisexualilor face parte din large ordine de A In scopul anihilaril sets neighbor against neighbor,wastes money,talents and cre- drepturilor umane sl civile a tuturor oamenilor.Votati cu'NU' ative energies of our communities. Ultimately these resources punctul 13. are stolen from our elderly and our youth,from schools and com- munity services and from the poor among us. The work of the American Friends Service Committee for over 77 years leads us to celebrate the uniqueness of communities Faith teaches us to live in love and harmony with our neigh- and cultures and to respect the rich diversity of the human bors,to be generous and to use resources wisely. family.Therefore,we call for a no vote on ballot measure 13. WE CALL UPON ALL PEOPLE OF FAITH TO VOTE NO ON 13. American Friends Service Committee 2249 E.Burnside Street People of Faith Against Bigotry Portland,OR 97214 2249 E.Burnside 503-230-9427 Portland OR 97214 503-230-9427 (This information furnished by Dan Stutesman,American Friends Service Committee.) (This information furnished by Rev.Dr.Alice G.Knotts,Helen Tevlin,Ph. D.,People of Faith Against Bigotry.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 81 CONTINUED Official 1994 General lection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION For over 300 years the Religious Society of Friends(Quakers) VOTE NO ON MEASURE 13 has struggled to understand and testify to our belief in basic human rights.We affirm again that there is that of God in every In 1992,the Rainbow Coalition urged Oregonians to vote against person.We are reminded that"God is love,and those that abide measure 9, sponsored by the Oregon Citizen's Alliance. This in love abide in God and God abides in them"(I John 4:16).We year, 1994, the Rainbow Coalition again urges Oregonians to find that the Spirit of God is present in all loving relationships, vote against the Oregon Citizen's Alliance's Measure 13. This regardless of the genders of those involved.We abhor all forms reworded version of Measure 9 is an attack on the basic rights of of sexual violence or coercion and recognize that these forms of all Oregonians. If implemented, this measure would undermine abuse have nothing to do with sexual orientation. the Oregon Constitution(Article I,section 20)which says: Therefore, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious "No law shall be passed granting to any citizen Society of Friends endorses efforts to protect the civil rights of all or class of citizens,privileges or immunities, persons regardless of their sexual orientation.Our love and sup- which,upon the same terms,shall not equally port is for all persons and is not based upon the gender of the person they love. belong to all citizens" We oppose all legislation or policy which disparages lesbians, This means that already existing law prohibits granting special gay men, bisexuals or transsexuals or abridges their constitu- rights to any group or individual. If the "special rights" issue is tional or civil rights. addressed in existing law,what are the reasons that the Oregon Citizen's Alliance continues to chant the irrelevant phrase "spe- cial rights"? The above Minute (resolution) was approved at our Annual The Oregon Citizen's Alliance has also created the phrase Meeting of Friends from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and "minority status" as an attempt to make people think that les- Montana, summer, 1992. Following are excerpts from a Minute bians and gay men are trying to take rights away from other peo- approved summer 1994 as a witness to our personal and social ple. Check with any civil rights lawyer and you will find that the commitment. term "minority status" has no meaning in civil rights law. What are the reasons that the Oregon Citizen's Alliance continues to chant the meaningless phrase"minority status"? In the states which comprise our Yearly Meeting there are on- going campaigns to maintain or establish legal discrimination If the law already says that you can't give a group special rights, based on sexual orientation. These campaigns have been AND there is no such thing as"minority status", what exactly is accompanied by escalating verbal and physical violence against going on when the Oregon Citizen's Alliance uses these words? people who are, or are perceived to be, lesbians, gay men, Take a good look Oregonians, someone is trying to fool you, by bisexuals,transvestites and transsexuals(sexual minorities). raising false issues,creating meaningless concepts and reword- ing 1992's measure.9.to make you think it doesn'tdiscriminate, All violence separates us from ourselves, from God and from each other. Recognizing aggression as arising from ignorance, Measure 13 is measure 9,reworded and reissued with the same misguidance or fear may enable us to meet it with nonviolence. intent:to discriminate against a group of Oregonians and deprive As Friends,we seek a response that arises from the light within them of their basic rights.Don't be fooled.... and cares for the human dignity of all people affected by this conflict. PLEASE VOTE NO ON MEASURE 13 WE URGE A NO VOTE ON BALLOT MEASURE 13 (This information furnished by Jan Mihara,Co-Chair,Rainbow Coalition.) (This information furnished by Margery P.Abbott,Clerk,North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends and Eugene, Corvallis,Multnomah,Salem Monthly Meetings and Florence,Central Oregon and Gay and Lesbian Worship Groups of the Religious Society of Friends.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 82 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION CATHOLIC COMMITTEE STATEMENT OPPOSING BALLOT MEASURE 13 PEOPLE OF FAITH AGAINST BIGOTRY OPPOSES MEASURE 13 My family is one of hundreds in Oregon which have beloved children and other cherished family members who happen to be WE REMEMBER... gay or lesbian. In the shadows are thousands of other Oregonians who fear discrimination for themselves and their We Catholics were also once hated in Oregon.The Ku Klux Klan loved ones in the climate of intolerance and prejudice that this attacked us and damaged our churches. People said Catholics measure creates. would corrupt children, harm schools and destroy families. In 1922, Oregonians voted to take away our right to educate chil- dren!We will not attack homosexuals as we were once attacked. ia-1 n com- petently perform, or can be forced from their homes, simply because they are gay or are perceived to be gay. Today in Measure 13 Oregon this is perfectly legal. This ballot measure's inleM and VIOLATES THE SPIRIT OF JESUS i n is to make permanent this discrimination against our fami- The OCA campaign"bears false witness"against our homosexu- lies. It specifically targets homosexuals as the only group to be al neighbors by spreading myths in a spirit of division and intoler- barred forever from protection against intolerance and prejudice. ance. It attacks one particular group of citizens,against the spirit This measure violates our nation's constitutional principles of of Jesus,who taught:"Whatever you do to the least of my broth- equal protection. ers and sisters,you do to me." Our loved ones do not ask for quotas nor affirmative action. Measure 13 These are specifically prohibited in the Oregon State VIOLATES BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS Constitution. What they seek are exactly the same protections that all other citizens of Oregon and the United States possess. The Second Vatican Council declared:"Every type of discrimi- In the name of basic justice prevent this senseless wrong! nation, whether social or cultural, whether based on sex, race, VOTE NOON 13! color,social condition,language or religion is to be overcome as contrary to God's intent" Sadly, homosexuals often face deep hatred in Oregon:verbal Our gay and lesbian young people do not choose their orien abuse, hate crimes, discrimination in housing and employment, tation, nor are they recruited by others. Our gay teens are often without regard to performance or abilities. Homosexual people taunted,physically attacked,and sometimes killed.They are told have a right to be free of these abuses, using legal safeguards lies that they are worthless and evil. They survive in isolation and fear,dropping out of school, and running away from home. as necessary. Some are driven to alcohol and drugs, or to suicide. This cruel, Measure 13 intensifies attitudes of hostility and intolerance by mean-spirited measure permanently denies them accurate r spreading misinformation and fear. It demands active govern- knowledge about themselves. Other children will grow up in the ment discrimination against homosexual citizens and prevents ignorance that leads to bigotry. Will you destroy the hope of all them from turning to our communities for protection from vio- our children to be productive and valued? All children, ours and lence against them. yours, need and deserve love and respect. Please VOTE NO ON 13 to nurture all Oregon's children! CATHOLIC TEACHING IS CLEAR: JUSTICE AND HOSPITALITY FOR HOMOSEXUALS US Catholic bishops said: "Homosexuals, like everyone else, (This information furnished by Candace Steele,Parents,Families and should not suffer from prejudice against their basic human rights. Friends of Lesbians and Gays.) They have a right to respect,friendship and justice.They should have an active role in the Christian community." (To Live in Christ Jesus) Oregon Catholic bishops have called on us to reject this type of legislation,citing concerns about misunderstanding and intol- erance towards homosexuals, potential for discrimination, and harmful,divisive battles. AS CATHOLICS,WE CALL FOR UNITY AND RECONCILIATION IN OREGON VOTE NO ON 13 (This information furnished by Bob Cogan,Catholic Committee,People of Faith Against Bigotry,and contributors.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 83 CONTINUED Official 1994 General�Iecfion Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION LEGAL RIGHTS ARE FUNDAMENTAL WHAT WILL THE CONSEQUENCES OF TO AMERICAN VALUES BALLOT MEASURE 13 BE? Oregon Common Cause stands firmly against efforts of the 'Issue:Censorship. Oregon Citizens Alliance to establish laws that would legalize Vignette:A 14 year-old female,high school sophomore,goes to discrimination against citizens of Oregon who are homosexual. the public library in her community and requests the book, A View From The Bridge,by playwright Arthur Miller. Civil rights for all people is a basic value Consequence: The librarian tells this adolescent/young adult of our culture and of our country. that she is unable to let her see this book because it is against Oregon Law,Article 41.Therefore, Many in our history have been inspired by this central value to VOTE NO ON 13. struggle for and win civil rights for themselves and others. . Issue:Hate Crimes. Protecting this value means upholding the rights of many diverse groups. It also means defending against those who would Vignette: A 15 year old, black male student at a local high impose on the public their own, narrower standard of who is school is harassed, stigmatized, then attacked and beaten deserving of civil rights. because he was perceived to be,and then labelled "gay." He is the son of a same-sex couple who have raised him since birth. Ballot Measure#13 attempts to establish legal discrimination He identifies himself as straight. against one group of citizens,while at the same time Consequence: IF he is PERCEIVED as gay, this black male, insisting that it would not take any his family, and friends are without protection. IF Ballot Measure 13 becomes law, police departments will be prohibited from constitutional rights away from them. taking"Hate Crime Statistics."Therefore, VOTE NO ON 13. Don't be misled:measure#13 does indep�*tirpa+pn the civil rights of Oregon citizens •Issue:Life threatening physical illness. Vignette: A homeless 17 year old female goes to a Common Cause works on legislative process issues at the fed- program/clinic for"street youth."She tells the clinician/nurse that eral, state, and local levels to keep government focused on she has a genital infection with discharge of fluids. The clink those broad public concerns which should be the business of cian/nurse asks some relevant questions to discover that this democratic government. female youth is unknowingly practicing UNPROTECTED, UNSAFE sex. We believe it is the government's obligation to secure the well Consequence: Safer sex practices information is withheld being of all citizens, not bow to the pressures of special interest from this patient—per Oregon Law — because she is self- groups which seek to advance their private agendas at the identified as a bisexual.Therefore, expense of others. VOTE NO ON 13. This ballot measure will forfeit the rights of minor children, ado- It is extremely important that all of us be aware and resist lescents,and youth(ages 17-20). the influence of special interests like the OCA which threat- en to weaken our democracy. Your NO vote on#13 will protect and support their rights to: WE URGE YOU TO VOTE NO ON#13 •representation -access to vital information •age-appropriate sex and health education OREGON COMMON CAUSE •mental and physical health care *opinions, ideas, and beliefs based upon facts rather than myths. (This information furnished by David Buchanan,Executive Director, Submitted by the following citizens as individual persons, com- Oregon Common Cause.) miffed to advocating for the rights of ALL, INCLUDING children, adolescents,youth;and VOTING NO ON 13. Signature, Bard Michaels (This information furnished by Bard Michaels,Steve Marshall,Jerry Button,Kathleen Moore,Patrick De La Grange,Darl Kleinbach,Peter Conner-Ford,and Aimee Ford-Conner,Anonymous others.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 84 CONTINUED o Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. ,13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION As the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference of the United Methodist OREGON CHAPTER Church, we are in opposition to Measure 13. As the United AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Methodist Church we believe: (representing 265 pediatricians) Homosexual persons no less than heterosexual persons are Measure 13 is BAD FOR CHILDREN! individuals of sacred worth. MYTHS,FEAR,CONFUSION Certain basic human rights and civil liberties are due all persons. The OCA campaign tries to confuse and frighten parents by We are committed to support those rights and liberties for homo sexual persons. spreading myths about child abuse and homosexuality and false fears that gay adults prey upon and "recruit' children. These OCA myths are false and harmful! Good laws can never be We insist that all persons,regardless of age,gender,marital sta- based upon bad information. tus, or sexual orientation are entitled to have.their human and civil rights ensured. Measure 13 PERMANENTLY LEGALIZES DISCRIMINATION The rights and privileges a society bestows upon or withholds Measure 13 ensures that gay and lesbian teenagers and adults from whose who comprise it, Indicate the relative esteem r- will face a lifetime of legalized discrimination and hatred at which that Society holds particular persons and groups of per- school and work. Gay and lesbian teenagers will be prevented sons. We affirm all persons as equally valuable the sight from getting accurate information from schools, counselors or God. We, therefore, work toward societies in which each per- r- son's value is recognized,maintained,and strengthened. doctors, without these professionals being accused of"promot- ing"homosexuality. We see a clear issue of simple social justice in protecting the Measure 13 rightful claims of homosexual persons where they have: shared material resources, pensions, guardian relationships, mutual INCREASES VIOLENCE power of attorney, and other lawful claims typically attendant to Gay and lesbian teenagers already experience isolation, hatred contractual relationship which involve shared contributions, and violence at home and school.While doing nothing to protect responsibilities, and liabilities and equal protection under the children, Measure 13 sends a clear message that hostility and law. Moreover, we support efforts to stop violence and other violence against gay people,including teenagers, is acceptable. forms of coercion against gays and lesbians. This harms all of our children: children cannot be taught to be homosexual,but they can be taught hatred and discrimination. Measure 13 is inconsistent and contrary with these beliefs. We therefore urge the voters of Oregon to vote no on Measure 13. WE CAN DO BETTER! The Oregon Pediatric Society wants you to know that there is M connection between homosexuality and the abuse of children. (This information furnished by Thomas A.Rannells,Council Director, We condemn the fallacies, distortions and fear-underlying Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.) Measure 13. These lies hurt children and do not protect them. We challenge parents to learn the facts about gay and lesbian teenagers and adults, to end fear and ignorance in our schools and homes,and to create am Oregon where ALL of our children can thrive and be safe. For more information,contact your pedi- atrician or the OPS. OREGON PEDIATRIC SOCIETY SAYS: PROTECT ALL OREGON CHILDREN VOTE NO ON 13! (This information furnished by Drs.Douglas Garnet(Albany),President, Phil Wu(Medford),Peter Boehm(Bend),Barbara Sniffen(Grants Pass), Don Guenther(Pendleton),Jim lace(Salem),Larry Hall(Roseburg), Sandy Dunbrasky(Ontario),John Tran(Beaverton),John Dunphy (Eugene),Diane Williams(Ashland),Doug Hamill(Tigard),Brian Lauer (Portland),Oregon Pediatric Society(Oregon Chapter,American Academy of Pediatrics).) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 85 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Hlection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION VOTE NO ON MEASURE 13 OREGON LAWYERS SAY NO TO BALLOT MEASURE 13 Respect Differences As lawyers, we understand the importance of defending everyone's basic rights. Despite the OCA's confusing language, The Directors, including the Bishops and Executives of we recognize that Ballot Measure 13's real purpose and effect is Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO), recognize the diversity to discriminate against gay and lesbian people by permanently among their 17 denominations and over 2,000 Oregon congre- taking away many of their basic rights. For these reasons, we gations as to their teachings about sexual orientation and oppose the OCA's Ballot Measure 13, just as we opposed the expression.They are unanimous in believing that such diversity OCA's Ballot Measure 9 in 1992. does not negate their Christian conviction that every person's human dignity ought to be respected. They believe a vote Please join the following Oregon lawyers in voting NO on against Measure 13 is not a vote of approval or disapproval of Ballot Measure 13: homosexual expression;it is a vote for basic human rights. George Galloway Kelly Knivila Paul Garrison Annette Kolodzie Build Community Drew Gardner Mark Kramer The Mission Statement of EMO states that"we believe that the Gerry Gaydos Eva Kripalani mission is to discern and respond to the Divine call for the unity Frank Gibson Sanjiv Kripalani of all peoples under God and to build a just and loving human Giles Gibson Anne Landis community in Oregon and in the world."To help achieve this cli- Edward Gilbert Steve Larson mate of community and civility, the EMO Board asks fellow Peter Glade Allan Leedy Oregonians to reject Measure 13. Richard Glick James Leigh Neil Goldschmidt Kenneth Lerner Uphold the Bill of Rights Gersham Goldstein Kenneth Lewis The Social Principles of EMO further states that"we uphold for Sheri Greenbaum Dennis Leybold all persons and groups the Bill of Rights. . . .We believe every- Michael Greene Sidney Lezak one should be protected from discrimination." Measure 13 S.Ward Greene Gregory Macpherson amends the Oregon Bill of Rights to take away rights rather than B.Carlton Grew Michael Magnus protect them. It codifies fear, hostility and exclusion. The EMO Stephen Griffith Doreen Margolin Board asks you to discard these destructive and hurtful emotions Mark Hackett Phillip Margolin and join the quest for an Oregon where all persons might live John Halle Don H.Marmaduke without fear, expect justice and be able to contribute their tal- Susan Hammer Mary Marshall ents. Stacy Hankin Dexter Martin Simon Harding Nancy Martin Regina Hauser Lawrence Matasar Protect Everyone From Discrimination Peggy Hennessy Christopher Matthews Barrie Herbold William McAllister VOTE NO ON MEASURE 13 Henry Hewitt Robert McCrea John Henry Hingson III Shaun McCrea Charles Hinkle David McDonald Ron Holloway Katherine McDowell Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon David Horne Hollis McMilan 0245 SW Bancroft,Suite B Vicki Huffman Jack McMurchie Portland,Oregon 97201 Barbara Jarvis Kathryn McNannay Peter Jarvis David Meyer Velma Jeremiah Gail Loraine Meyer Mark Johnson Paul Meyer (This information furnished by Ellen C.Lowe,Ecumenical Ministries of Bernard Jolles Roger Meyer Oregon.) Karen Jones Scott Meyer Frank Josselson Gretchen Miller Lisa Kaner Gregory Mowe Henry Kantor Gretchen Morris Henry Kaplan Nancy Murray Scott Kaplan Lynn Nakamoto Emily Karr Fred Neal Peter Kasting Carl Neil Margaret Kirkpatrick James Neill Victor Kisch Vero]Newcomb Jan Kitchel Robert Newell K.Bruce Knivila (This information furnished by Katherine A.McDowell,Scott B.Nichols, Co-Chairs,No on 13 Legal Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§t 1.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 86 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION OREGON LAWYERS SAY NO TO BALLOT MEASURE 13 OREGON LAWYERS SAY NO TO BALLOT MEASURE 13 As lawyers, we understand the importance of defending As lawyers, we understand the importance of defending everyone's basic rights. Despite'the OCA's confusing language, everyone's basic rights. Despite the OCA's confusing language, we recognize that Ballot Measure 13's real purpose and effect is we recognize that Ballot Measure 13's real purpose and effect is to discriminate against gay and lesbian people by permanently to discriminate against gay and lesbian people by permanently taking away many of their basic rights. For these reasons, we taking away many of their basic rights. For these reasons, we oppose the OCA's Ballot Measure 13, just as we opposed the oppose the OCA's Ballot Measure 13, just as we opposed the OCA's Ballot Measure 9 in 1992. OCA's Ballot Measure 9 in 1992. Please join the following Oregon lawyers in voting NO on Please join the following Oregon lawyers in voting NO on Ballot Measure 13: Ballot Measure 13: Scott Nichols Michael Simon Allan Abravanel Timothy M.Carlson Barbara Novak Jeanne Smith Charlie Adams Phillip Chadsey Catherine O'Heam Levi Smith Sehar Ahmed Harry S.Chandler William Okrent Monica Smith Susana Alba Jeffrey P.Chicoine Margaret Olney Carl Sniff en Richard Alexander Tom Christ Bruce Orr Joan Snyder Thomas Andersen William Y.Conwell Terrence Pancoast Kathryn Stebner Debra Anderson Jenny Cooke Anton Pardini Beverly Stein Ron Anderson Chuck Corrigan Beth Pardo Phil Studenberg Susan Anderson Anne Davies Jane Paulson David Sugerman James Arneson Penny Davis Gary Peterson Edward Sullivan O.Philip Arnold E.Joseph Dean Arlene Platt Grant Tanner Jonathan Ater Timothy DeJong Peter Pollaczek Jacob Tanzer Linda Audrain Donald Denman Mark Porter Paul Taylor Harry Auerbach Diane DePaolis Lisa Rackner Bradley Tellam David Axelrod Barbara Diamond Per Ramfjord Jon Terry Richard Bach David Dickens John Ransom Terence Thatcher Richard Baldwin Robert Dickey,Jr. Coni Rathbone Jana Toran John Barlow Susan Dobrof Andrea Redding Catherine Travis Steven Bear Craig Dorsay Lawrence Reichman Gayle Troutwine Mary Ann Bearden Eileen Drake Thomas Reuter Roy Tucker Larry Beck Gerard Drummond Kathryn Ricciardelli Michael Uda Mark Becker Helen Dziuba Campbell Richardson Robert Van Brocklin Gary Berne C.Marie Eckert Robert Ringo John Vanderberg Carol Bernick Jeffrey Edelson Richard Rizk James Van Dyke Thomas Bernier James Egan Betty Roberts E.Walter Van Valkenburg Thomas Bittner Susan Eggum Leslie Roberts Dominick Vetri, Marc Blackman Paul Ehrlich Terry Ann Rogers Timothy Volpert Owen Blank Barnes Ellis Lois Rosenbaum Jay Waldren David Bledsoe David Elott Elden Rosenthal Martha Walters Suzanne Bonamici Garrett Epps Mardilyn Saathoff Stephen Walters Ernest Bonyhadi James Esterkin Noreen Saltveit Jere Webb Duane Bosworth Martha Evans Michael Sandoval Jerard Weigler Peter Bragdon John Ferris Cristina Sanz Terry Weiner Barbara Brainard Marlene Findling Deborah Sather Dana Weinstein Richard Braun Ann Fisher J.William Savage D.Michael Wells Kate Brown George Fogg Louis Savage Michael Williams Paul Buchanan Jeffrey Foote Elizabeth Schleurz Susan Howard Williams Hannah Callaghan David Foraker William Schulte Constance Wold Carmen Calzacorta Randolph Foster David Schuman Geoffrey Wren Michael Campbell Pamela Frasch Penny Serrurier Vicki Hopman Yates Cynthia A.Canfield Lorey Freeman Peter Serrurier Steven Yeager Katherine Fritchman David Shaff Maryann Yelnosky-Smith D.Shamloo Ira Zarov Gerald Sheen James Zehren (This information furnished by Katherine A.McDowell,Scott B.Nichols, A.Charles Sheketoff Karen Zorn Co-Chairs,No on 13 legal Committee.) Robert Shlachter Emily Simon (This information furnished by Katherine A.McDowell,Scott B.Nichols, Co-Chairs,No on 13 Legal Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. I accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 87 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Hlection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION The Portland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce A MESSAGE FROM AFRICAN AMERICANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS and MEASURE 13 PERMANENTLY LEGALIZES DISCRIMINATION The Portland Oregon Visitors Association We as African Americans know the danger of discriminatory Oppose Measure 13 laws,we have been there before. Measure 13 would amend the Oregon State Constitution to permanently legalize discrimina- tion. It is an attack on the basic rights of lesbians and gay men MEASURE 13 WILL PERMANENTLY LEGALIZE JOB DIS- and ultimately an attack on the basic rights of all Oregonians. CRIMINATION Measure 13 would reestablish a precedent for Jim Crow type • People could lose their jobs simply because they are gay or laws with gay men and lesbians as the first targets.Who will be lesbian-or perceived to be. next? • Employers across the country know that discrimination Measure 13 would require the government to discriminate hurts productive employees and employers - a fact recog- against a group of Oregonians. The Oregon Constitution would nized by over 250 major businesses nation-wide which be amended to deprive lesbians and gay men of their basic have stated specifically that they will not discriminate on the rights,discrimination would ONCE AGAIN become the law of the basis of sexual orientation. land. MEASURE 13 IS BAD BUSINESS FOR OREGON Measure 13 would encourage discrimination against anyone "perceived"to be a gay or lesbian person.It would help to create • Measure 13 is just a repackaged version of Measure 9, in Oregon,an atmosphere of hostility,fear and hatred,based on which sparked a national outcry and focused negative misinformation. media attention on Oregon. Protecting people who are different from others,is at the core of • Already, a number of major organizations and associations American Democracy. Don't let cynicism and fear blind you. have stated that they will not hold meetings and conven- Measure 13 is an attack on democratic principles and ideals and tions in Portland if Measure 13 passes.The known losses if passed would erode all of our basic rights,regardless of sexual so far exceed$15 million. orientation. • Passage of Measure 13 will jeopardize economic develop- Americans of African descent should know better than anyone ment and job growth in Oregon. Many companies have else the dangers of changing the laws of the state to single out a policies which prohibit them from siting operations in com- group of people,deprive them of their basic rights and by doing munities where their employees could face legalized dis- so,label them"inferior". For four hundred years the denial of our crimination. basic rights was declared legitimate because we were"less than human" and it was "against nature" to treat us as fully human. Measure 13 is a cruel and mean spirited effort to impose suffer- • Oregon's hard-won image as a progressive, egalitarian ing on a group of people by reintroducing discrimination into the state will be tarnished by the passage of Measure 13.Even law. if the measure is declared unconstitutional,it will take years for Oregon to recover its national and international reputa- tion. PLEASE VOTE NO ON MEASURE 13 (This information furnished by Brent Mower, Treasurer,No On 13 (This information furnished by Kathleen Saadat,Co-ordinator,African Committee.) Americans for Human Rights.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 88 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION VOTE NO ON MEASURE 13 Like many Oregonians,we are offended by the OCA's careful- ly disguised attack on basic rights and basic values.That's why According to Lon Mabon,it's a we,as leaders in the business,religious,labor,and gay and les- bian communities, have joined together as the No on 13 Committee.We represent Oregonians from across the state who "...moderately worded replacement for Measure 9." do not want to see discrimination permanently legalized in -Lon T.Mabon,SSR-PAC letter, 12/93 Oregon. "OCA Chairman Lon Mabon said the new measure would We are counting on you to essentially have the same effect as Measure 9...." - The Oregonian,12/2/93 VOTE NO ON 13 •By the OCA's own admission,Measure 13=Measure 9 No on 13 Board of Trustees •Measure 13 permanently legalizes discrimination. Cliff Carlsen Attorney,Miller Nash Wiener Hager&Carlsen Citizens from Central.Eastern&Southern Oregon Alice Date oppose discrimination. Executive Director,Oregon Public Employees Union Join us in voting No on 13 Merry Demarest Bruce Abernathy Community Organizer,Corvallis G.Philip Arnold Roger Gray Associated Students of Southern Oregon State College Assistant Executive Secretary,Oregon Education Association Jack Beck Ken Harrison Janet Boytano Business Executive,Portland Charlie Burr Richard Hensley Central Oregon Battering&Rape Alliance Retired President&CEO,LTM,Inc.,Medford Robert W.Chandler Cliff Jones Coos County Coalition for Human Rights Senior Associate,Technical Assistance for Community Services Deschutes Co.Coalition for Human Dignity Bishop Robert L.Ladehoff Steven Flynn Episcopal Diocese of Oregon Charlotte Harrington-Winsley Rabbi Emanuel Rose Joan Jackson Temple Beth Israel Debra K.Jones Linda Sheik Klamath County Coalition for Human Dignity Community Activist,Powell Butte Ross Knotts Gail Shibley Harry Lonsdale State Representative William H.Mansfield Floreid Walker Nancy Peterson District Manager,Waddell&Reed Financial Services James T. Post Virginia C.Post Sylvia Rice (This information furnished by Brent Mower,Treasurer,No On 13 Harry Viar Committee.) Marilyn Walendy Elli Work John L.Wujack,Mayor of Bend (This information fumished by Brent Mower, Treasurer,No On 13 Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 89 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION "Measure 13 is deeply flawed, We oppose discrimination and stand firm in our support for the equal rights of all people. is offensive to many Oregonians, We oppose the OCA's Ballot Measure 13, just as we opposed the OCA's Ballot Measure 9 in 1992. Language changes aside, it would discriminate against a group of citizens, Measure 13 is the same as Measure 9; the effects would be identical. and it may well be unconstitutional: We urge you to vote"NO"on 13. Community Relations Committee - Thomas A Balmer, Deputy Attorney General for the State of of the Jewish Federation of Portland Oregon, The Oregonian,8/20/94 Jewish Federation of Portland Congregation Shaarie Torah Congregation Neveh Shalom Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith Citizens from Willamette Valley communities Oregon Jewish Agenda oppose discrimination. National Council of Jewish Women Jewish Legal Society of Northwestern School of Law Join us in voting NO ON 13 Congregation Ahavath Achim Anti-Bias Subcommittee,Congregation Beth Israel Fred Adams, Tod Amidon, Linda Audrain, Lawrence M. Baker, Congregation Beth Israel Eugene Belhumeur, Helen Berg, Bonnie Berman, Kristy Billuni, American Jewish Committee Susan J. Brown, Anne Bounds, Kathleen Carter, Carol A. Congregation Gesher Carver, Ph.D., Karen L. Casanova, Mary A. Christian, Les Oregon Board of Rabbis Corey, Becky Couch-Goodling, Cottage Grove Community South Metro Jewish Community Action Network, Terry S. Crawford, Eric M. Cumfer, Ben Dake, Eastside Jewish Community of Portland Congressman Peter Defazio, Harold H. Demarest, Jr., Alice Hadassah Doyle, Equal Rights PAC, Karen Fletcher, Benjamin W. Flint, Congregation Havurah Shalom Albert L. Folsom, James E. Gilroy, Mary K Gilroy, Rory Greenfield, Nancy L. Hamilton, Rosemary Hite, Gail Hoelzle, Susan Abravanel Community Relations Committee Roberta Hoelzle, Deborah L. Jacobs, Jill D. Johnson, Bruce Jewish Federation of Portland Kelsh, Cassandra M.Kerkvliet, Pat Kight, Rabbi Myron Kinberg, Mitchel Cohen Congregation Shaarie Torah Tom A. Kuffner, Janet A. Landau, Melissa Gayle Lippold, Mary Rabbi Daniel J.isaak Congregation Neveh Shalom E. Meyer, Prudence Miles, National Association for the Sheri Cordova Congregation Neveh Shalom Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Corvallis Branch, Stew Albert Oregon Jewish Agenda Rev. Elizabeth N.Oettinger, Lane County Oregon NARAL,Patty Pate,Tracy Ann Perey, James O. Price, Floyd Prozanski, Gary Dayle Maizels-Tyrrell National Council of Jewish Women Renfro, Alexandra Rodinsky, Flo Olkoski, Deborah A. Richards, Mark Ginsberg Jewish Legal Society Jenny Root, Barbara Ross,Jerry Rust, Lane Co.Commissioner, of Northwestern School of Law Leslie Rubenstein, Sarah Sanford, Stephanie Sanford, Jim Yossi Malka Congregation Ahavath Achim Scheppke, Jane E. Scotti, Joel P. Scotti, Gary F. Smith, Rollie Kenneth Lewis Anti-Bias Subcommittee Smith,Yvonne L.Smith-Adams,Peter Sorenson,Anita L. Stacy, Congregation Beth Israel Michael E. Swain, Peter Tarzian, Lloyd V.Thomson,Clifford W. Rose Rustin Congregation Beth Israel Trow,Mark West, Patricia L.Williams, Robert W.Wolfe,Cynthia Jerry Merger Congregation Neveh Shalom Wooten, State Representative, District 41, Rev. Lois E. Van Leer, Tony Van Vliet, R. Charles Vats, Jr., April Waddy, OSU Rabbi Emanuel Rose Congregation Beth Israel Student Body President,Peter G.Wallace Eugene&Layton Borkan Congregation Havurah Shalom Judith Kahn American Jewish Committee Charles R.Schiffman Jewish Federation of Portland (This information furnished by Brent Mower, Treasurer,No On 13 Rabbi Gary Schoenberg Congregation Gesher Committee.) Rabbi Laurie Rutenberg Oregon Board of Rabbis& Congregation Gesher John Moss South Metro Jewish Community Joy Wexler Portland Chapter,Hadassah Paul R.Schlesinger Jewish Federation of Portland David Fuks Jewish Federation of Portland Rabbi Joseh A.Wolf Congregation Havurah Shalom Rabbi Yonah Geller Congregation Shaarie Torah (This information furnished by Robert Horenstein,Director of Community Relations,Jewish Federation of Portland.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 90 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION The National Organization for Women (NOW) stands firmly in MEASURE#13 IS DANGEROUS TO EDUCATION support of equal treatment under the law for all Oregonians.We know that the same basic rights must be guaranteed to all for VOTE NO ON#13 each of us to be free.This election we are again called upon to fight to protect our rights and our constitution. A Message from the Oregon Education Association Oregon NOW urges you to vote NO on Measure 13.We believe Measure 13 has the potential to rip our state apart. Measure 13 is dangerous to our schools,threatening to destroy • If Measure 13 passes, some Oregonians will lose their basic the very foundation upon which the American public education rights. system rests:freedom of speech and freedom of inquiry. • If Measure 13 passes, we will have a State Constitution that guarantees equal treatment under the law to only some Measure 13 would permit unprecedented censorship and dan- Oregonians. gerous government intervention to come into our schools. • If Measure 13 passes, anti-discrimination laws at the local level will be eliminated. Educators from grade school through university have always • If Measure 13 passes,lesbians and gay men in Oregon will be tried to teach tolerance and understanding of all sides of contro- singled out and labeled as an easy target for discrimination. versial issues as students become mature enough to debate • If Measure 13 passes,we will have dealt a terrible blow to the them. soul of Oregon and the bitter harvest we reap will last on and on. Measure 13 would allow only one view--that homosexuality is unhealthy and unacceptable. It would force educators to stop And remember, Measure 13 is only a small piece of what the any discussion that would even suggest that gay and lesbian OCA wants to do to Oregon. In 1990,the OCA sought to amend citizens should not be discriminated against. our State Constitution to ban abortions and eliminate a woman's right to reproductive choices. In 1992, the OCA dragged our Thus, the measure seeks to censor in our public schools and state through a divisive campaign in an attempt to insert the universities one side of the ongoing political and moral debate most discriminatory language in the nation in our state's consti- over homosexuality. In effect,it would force one group's views-- tution. that of the OCA and its supporters -- on all Oregon students. This is contrary to the very foundation of a sound educational Since 1988,the OCA has spent millions of dollars trying to(der- system and to a free society. suade Oregonians to trade away our basic rights.The OCA has their own agenda for Oregon. Measure 13 is just one more radi- Measure 13 is Dangerous to Our Schools cal proposal to enshrine discrimination in the Oregon Measure 13 is Dangerous to Our Children Constitution forever. Bruce Adams,President Oregon NOW urges you vote NO on tampering with our Oregon Education Association Constitution. NO on trading away any Oregonian's basic rights. Vote NO on 13. Authorized by Oregon Education Association/Oregon Association of Classified Employees, 6900 SW Haines Street, (This information furnished by Peggy A.Norman,State Coordinator, Tigard OR 97223;(503)684-3300. Oregon National Organization for Women.) (This information furnished by Bruce Adams.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 91 CONTINUED Official 1994 General IJlection Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 13 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION LABOR UNIONS AGREE DEFEND EVERYONE'S BASIC RIGHTS VOTE NO ON 13 In 1992, workers all across Oregon rejected the discrimination and divisiveness Ballot Measure 9 threatened -- and they oppose that same threat in the form of Measure 13. The Oregon Public Employees Union/SEIU Local 503 and the Oregon Nurses Association oppose any legislation or initiative that pits worker against worker. We support efforts that result in cooperation between workers on the job and in the community.We seek a workplace and a com- munity that includes everyone. Many of our Union contracts prohibit discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, national origin, age, mental or physical handicap, gender or sexual orientation. Measure 13 takes away those protections. Measure 13 exposes workers to unjust personnel action based on non-work-related factors. Measure 13 attempts to misuse our Constitution to take away basic rights. The cornerstone of Trade Unionism is: AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL. WE URGE ALL WORKERS TO VOTE NO ON MEASURE 131 Submitted by: Dawn Morgan, President Oregon Public Employees Union/SEIU Local 503 P.O.Box 12159 Salem,Oregon 97309 (This information furnished by Dawn Morgan,Oregon Public Employees Union.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 92 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 Measure No. 14 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General ( ) "In situ mining" means mining in place or extraction Election,November 8,1994. of minerals by chemically processing ore while it remains in the ground. BALLOT TITLE ( ) "Wildlife" means all fish, shellfish, intertidal animals, wild birds, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, and wild mammals. 1 y' AMENDS CHEMICAL PROCESS MINING LAWS: Section(2)ORS 517.956(1)is amended to read: ADDS REQUIREMENTS,PROHIBITIONS, STANDARDS,FEES (1) Chemical process mining including extraction,processing, and reclamation,shall be undertaken in a manner that minimizes QUESTION: Shall chemicalf process'mining laws be amended, environmental damage through the use of the best available[, practicable and necessary] technology to assure full and , but com- adding operating and reclamation requirements,banning certain practices,imposing fees,ending tax credit? not l compliance with environmental standards including, not limited to: SUMMARY: Amends chemical process alining laws, Bans (a) Standards shall assure no release of chemicals or chemical releases into environment. Requires using best readily; process solutions to the environment. obtainable technology, including liner and leak detection sys (b) Best available technology shall include but not be tems. Adds to wildlife protection requirements. Adds to mine limited to an early warning leak detection system installed reclamation standards, including backfilling of open pits with immediately below the primary liner for the purpose of detoxified materials. Bans "in situ" mining. Bars permit unless detecting loss of process solutions by leakage through the applicant has satisfactory compliance and closure history with primary liner; and, a second leak detection system below other operations. Operator's bond must cover perpetual site the secondary liner capable of detecting leaks during mine care,monitoring.Repeals pollution control tax credit for chemical' operations and in perpetuity following mine closure. process mines. Imposes mineral extraction fee, used for habitat (c) Processing solutions shall be contained within protection,mining community grants.; enclosed tanks or pipes, heaps shall be netted, and opera- ESTIMATE' OF FINANCIAL IMPACT: Currently, there are no tions shall be surrounded by not less than a ten-foot chain chemical process mining facilities'?operating in Oregon that link fence or cyclone fencing with a ground cloth of 0.5 inch would be subject to this measure.One company is applying fora mesh. Wildlife shall be positively excluded from contact chemical process mining permit, If the application proceeds and with processing solutions and wastewaters. the facility is sited,direct state revenues will increase by approxi (d) Processing solutions shall be applied to heap leach mately$2.0 million annually for ten years following the start of pads by covered drip irrigation systems, which preclude mining operations. ponding or other conditions that could result in the inges- tion of or exposure to processing solutions by wildlife. Spray methods for distribution of processing solutions to AN ACT the heaps shall be prohibited. (e) The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife shall be required to review current well-documented and verifiable Relating to chemical process mining, including amend- scientific data and to establish a level at which the chemical ments respecting mine operating standards, including best composition of wastewaters shall be maintained that will available technology,early warning leak detection, backfill- not harm wildlife. This level shall be subject to change by Ing and aquifer reconstruction, perpetual care security,and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife if and when the the elimination of pollution control facility tax credit; and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife determines that the establishment of monitoring and enforcement provi- new well-documented and verifiable scientific data warrants sions, regulations pertaining to the transportation of liquid such change. sodium cyanide,and a license fee. (f) In situ mining is prohibited. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: (g) Chemical process mining operations shall not harm state-listed species protected under the State of Oregon Section(1)For purposes of this act: Endangered Species Act. (Renumber the following section.) (h) Dispose of all materials classified as hazardous wastes under the state of Oregon hazardous waste determi- ( ) "Affiliate"is any person which is an applicant's who,- nation protocol at an existing hazardous waste disposal ly or partially owned subsidiary; partnership; spin-off; or, facility. who shares common directors or managers. ( ) "Applicant'is any person applying for a permit under Section(3)ORS 517.956(3)is amended to read: ORS 517.952 to ORS 517.987. (3) [Surface] Reclamation of a chemical process mine site ( ) "Available"means readily obtainable. shall: ( ) "Chemical process mines" means a mining and process- (c) Require certification to the permittee, by the State ing operation for metal bearing ores that uses chemicals to dis- Department of Fish and Wildlife and the State Department of solve metals from ore for which a notice has been filed under Agriculture, that a self-sustaining ecosystem, comparable to ORS 517.959. undamaged ecosystems in the area, has been established in ( ) "Detoxified" means rid of substances that can satisfaction of the permittee's habitat restoration obligations; destroy life or impair health and/or reproductivity. [and] ( ) "Environment" means that which begins at the bot- tom of the last liner or protective device. (d) Include backfilling [or partial backfilling as determined on ( ) "Harm" means mortality of or injury to wildlife, a case by case basis by the department when necessary to including physical injury or impairment of productivity achieve reclamation objectives that cannot be achieved through through alteration of essential behavior patterns such as other mitigation activities] of open pits with detoxified mining breeding,feeding or sheltering. materials; 93 CONTINUED Official 1994 General ENection Vote- 'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 Measure No. 14 (e) Return land to approximate original contours includ- and Mineral Industries shall: ing restoration of original features, stabilization, topsoil (a) Provide notice in accordance with ORS 517.959 that the replacement,and revegetation with native species; prospective applicant intends to begin baseline data collection (f) Restore pre-mining surface waterways and subsur- and the location where additional background information may face aquifers;and be obtained or reviewed. Determine the operating, compli- (g) Remove all equipment,refuse,structures and founda- ance, and closure history for the applicant's and affiliate's tions from the permit area that are not necessary for perpet. current and closed mining operations pursuant to ORS ual monitoring of the site. 517.961 by contacting all relevant regulatory authorities (h) Dispose of all materials classified as hazardous identified by the applicant or otherwise known. wastes under the state of Oregon hazardous waste determi- (c) Receive written comments from the public and affected nation protocol at an existing hazardous waste disposal agencies for 45 days after receiving notice under this subsec- facility. tion. Affected agencies shall make a determination and issue a finding that the applicant's and affiliate's operating, Section (4) ORS 517.987(1), ORS 517.987(6)(c), and ORS compliance, and closure history is sufficient to insure that the applicant's proposed mining operation will not adverse- 517.987(7)are amended to read: ly affect lands, waters, air, wildlife, and human health in 517.987 Reclamation bond or security;annual assessment of Oregon. If no such finding can be made, the application cost of reclamation; lien; release of security; post-reclamation shall be denied. security. (1)At the time of submitting a consolidated application under ORS 517.971,the applicant shall estimate the total cost of Section(7)ORS 517 is amended to add: reclamation consistent with the standards imposed under ORS 517.700 to 517.951.Using the reclamation estimate and a credi- ORS 517.989. Monitoring and Enforcement. ble accident analysis as a guide, the department shall make an (1) Monitoring of compliance for any permit, standard, initial determination as to the amount of the reclamation bond regulation, condition, requirement, compliance agreement, necessary to protect human health and the environment. The or order pursuant to ORS 517.952 to ORS 517.987, shall be department then shall conduct a public hearing to determine performed by an independent third party contractor whether its initial determination as to the amount of the approved by the department and the appropriate permitting, reclamation bond is sufficient to protect human health and cooperating,or commenting agency. the environment.The department, after taking into account (2) The department and all permitting and cooperating public testimony, shall make changes to the bond amount agencies within one year from the date of enactment of this accordingly and shall distribute a bond proposal to all permit- 1994 Act, shall promulgate rules setting out penalties and ting and cooperating agencies for their consultation and remedies if the department, or any permitting or cooperat- approval. The amount of the bond that the department may ing agency determines that any person is in violation of any require to cover the actual cost of reclamation shall not be limit- provision of ORS 517.750 to ORS 517.988 or any permit, ed. standard, regulation, condition, requirement, compliance (6)(c) No sooner than 60 days after distributing the request agreement, or order issued or promulgated pursuant to and providing notice of the receipt of the request,the department ORS 517.750 to ORS 517.989. shall conduct a[n informal] public hearing to determine whether to allow the bond release or bond reduction. Section(8) (7) The department[may]shall require security or an annuity The Public Utilities Commission and the Oregon for post-reclamation monitoring and care to be paid before the Department of Transportation,within one year from the date final bond release. The security or annuity shall be sufficient to of enactment of this 1994 Act, shall develop standards for cover[long-term]perpetual site care and monitoring needs.The the safe and secure transportation and routing of liquid department shall determine the amount of the proposed security sodium cyanide within the state of Oregon. or annuity[and distribute a proposal to all permitting and cooper- ating agencies] upon consultation and approval with all per- mitting and cooperating agencies and after conducting a Section(9) public hearing. Chemical Process Mine License Fee ` Section(5)ORS 468.155(2)(d)is amended to read: (1) Every person who engages in or carries on the busi- (g) Chemical process mines pursuant to 517.956. ness of working or operating any chemical process mine or mining property in the state of Oregon from which gold,sil- Section (6)ORS 517.961 and ORS 517.969(1)are amended ver, copper, lead, or any other metal or metals of any kind as follows: shall be mined, extracted, or produced, whether such per- son shall carry on such business or engage in such work or 517.961 Notice of intent to submit application; posting of operations as owner, lessee, trustee, possessor, receiver, notice. A prospective applicant for a permit to operate a chemi- or in any other capacity, must for each year when engaged cal process mining operation shall file with the State Department in or carrying on such business,work,or operations pay to of Geology and Mineral Industries a notice of intent to submit an the Oregon Department of Revenue for the exclusive use application and post copies of the notice along the perimeter of and benefit of the state of Oregon a license fee for engaging the location of the proposed operation. The notice of intent in and carrying on such business, work, or operations in shall include a general description, location, and listing of this state. the relevant regulatory authorities for each of the appli- (2)The annual license fee to be paid by a person engaged cant's and affiliate's current and closed mining operations. in or carrying on the business of working or operating any The posting shall be sufficient to inform the public of the intend- chemical process mine or mining property in this state from ed action and a legal description of the proposed mining opera- which gold, silver, copper, lead, or any other metal or met- tion location and shall comply with requirements adopted by rule als are produced shall be an amount computed on the gross by the governing board of the department. value of product which will be derived by the person from 517.969 Collection of baseline data; public informational mining business, work, or operation within this state. The hearing; collection methodology. (1) Upon receipt of notice from chemical process mine license fee shall be Collected quar- a prospective applicant that the prospective applicant is ready to terly,in advance,based on an estimate of the gross value of begin collecting baseline data,the State Department of Geology product as follows: 94 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 Measure No. 14 Gross Value Fee This measure eliminates the Oregon pollution control tax cred- of Product (percentage of gross value) its for a chemical process mining operation. first$250,000 0% Under this measure, an application to operate a chemical more than$250,000 2.0% process mine would also require information about the past his- tory of the applicant,or any person or company connected to the the provisions of this part are allocated as follows applicant, in complying with mining regulations. In order for an agency to issue a permit,this information must show that in the (a) to the state Habitat Conservation Fund of the past,the applicant and any affiliate of the applicant will conduct Resource Conservation Sinking Fund pursuant to ORS the proposed operation in a way that will not adversely affect the 468.664 for habitat protection and restoration, 75% of total public health,fish and wildlife or the environment of Oregon. collections each year;and (b) to a Mining Community Impact Trust Fund,to be This measure requires monitoring of the mining operation by established and administered by the Oregon Department of an independent third party approved by the appropriate state Economic Development for community grants for infra- agency. structure needs and to mitigate rapid unemployment and other social changes associated with closure of chemical This measure requires all agencies involved in regulating process mining operations, as identified by the socioeco. chemical process mining operations to adopt penalties and nomic impact analysis prepared pursuant to ORS 517.980, remedies to enforce the chemical process mining laws. The 25%of total collections each year. Public Utility Commission and the Oregon Department of Transportation must adopt rules for the transportation in Oregon Section(10) of liquid sodium cyanide. If any of this Act is held unconstitutional, the remaining A 2% annual chemical process mine license fee is imposed, parts shall remain in force. on the gross value of the product exceeding $250,000. Of the fees collected, 75% will be allocated to the state Habitat Conservation Fund for habitat protection and restoration. The measure also creates a Mining Community Impact Trust Fund NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets which will receive 25% of the fees to mitigate the economic and italic]type indicates deletions or comments. impact of the mine after it is closed. Committee Members: Appointed by: Sally Cross Chief Petitioners Larry Tuttle Chief Petitioners John R.Faust Secretary of State EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Senator Gene Timms" Secretary of State Judge Charles S.Crookham Members of the Committee Under existing Oregon law, persons who proposes to operate "Member dissents(does not concur with explanatory statement) a chemical process mine must meet certain requirements and standards to protect public health,fish and wildlife and the envi- ronment.A chemical process mine, such as a heap leach mine, (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the uses chemicals to extract minute amounts of metals, such as ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) gold,from the ore. This measure amends existing law to impose more stringent standards and requirements for chemical process mining. The measure requires mining operations use the best available tech- nology to prevent a release of chemicals or process solutions into the environment, to install specific early warning and leak detection systems,and install barriers to protect fish and wildlife and water quality. This measure bans chemical process mining of ore that is still in the ground. It also requires any hazardous waste to be disposed of in an existing hazardous waste facility. This measure adds certain requirements for protecting and restoring an area where chemical process mining occurs.These requirements include backfilling any pits dug during the opera- tion using detoxified mining materials, returning the land to its original contours, replanting with native vegetation, restoring waterways and subsurface aquifers to their original flows and quality and removing all equipment, buildings and materials at the end of the operation except those necessary for perpetual monitoring and care of the site. This measure adds a requirement for a public hearing before the amount of the reclamation bond is finally set and increases the amount of the bond for closing the site so that it will be high enough to pay for perpetual site care rather than long-term site care. 95 CONTINUED Official 1994 General EI ction Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 Measure No. 14 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure#14 STOPS taxpayer-funded cleanups As nearby residents of Oregon's first proposed cyanide heap leach gold mine,we are worried about the consequences of this In Colorado,the Summitville gold mine left taxpayers with a form of mining. Our concern involves present day operational $100 million dollar cleanup bill and a "leaking, toxic soup of problems which will impact our children and the land they will cyanide and heavy metals; the waste has killed 17 miles of inherit.Although chemical process mines represent a small frac- streams and polluted water supplies in lower valleys, infuriating tion of the total mining industry, the damage they inflict on the farmers and fishermen.The Environmental Protection Agency is earth and its inhabitants is enormous. spending more than$40,000 a day to contain the disaster."New York Times,8/14/94 All operations impact water quality and quantity because cyanide heap leach mining uses huge quantities of water. The mines' Measure #14 will STOP this by requiring gold mining com- ponds often leak, killing wildlife and contaminating groundwater. panies,not taxpayers,pay clean up costs. Unfortunately,cyanide can persist for as long as 40 years once it enters aquifers. Measure 14 requires mines to conserve water, use the best available means to prevent cyanide leaks, and Large cyanide mines use more than a million pounds of cyanide restore aquifers when mining is complete. annually.A majority of cyanide gold mines have spilled cyanide, often with deadly consequences. Recent headlines illustrate the Cyanide mine pits are several thousand feet across and over a problem: thousand feet deep.Wildlife and their habitats are affected forev- er by these operations,and are subject to cyanide poisoning and 'The Road to Summitville,a Gold Mining Debacle: How promis- death. When mining has been completed, the pits will not be es of riches turned into an environmental disaster' New York filled, locking this land away from public benefit and other uses. Times 8/14/94 Measure 14 provides additional protection for wildlife and requires the land to be restored after mining,in keeping with the "Montana mine had 9 cyanide leaks:Second spill detected in tap multiple use mandate for our public lands. water'-Denver Post 11/2/93 Cyanide mining also impacts people living nearby. As the local "Cyanide found in well at mine"-Great Falls Tribune 10/22/93 population swells, stranded job seekers strain social services, relying on local agencies that are not prepared for such emer- gencies. Since gold is a finite resource, cyanide leach mining "Leach mining killing birds"Rapid City Journal 12/28/92 isn't sustainable economic development. Measure 14 establish- es a fee which will assist local communities faced with faltering "Cyanide Spill: Worker injured in DeLamar mishap" Owyhee boom and bust economies. Avalanche 9/2/92 Measure #14 does not affect small miners nor the majority of "Pond cyanide up, gold mine shut: Deadly 38-fold increase mining operations.Measure#14 addresses only the most devas- recorded"Denver Post 4/4/92 tating form of mining, chemical process mining. Please vote for Measure 14. "Deadly cyanide-laced water from a huge gold mine near Wolf Creek Pass has kill all aquatic life in 17 miles of the Alamosa River and the Terrace Reservoir,and it may have seeped down- (This information furnished by Gary and Carolyn Brown.) stream into the Rio Grande, say state and federal officials." - Denver Post, 11/11/91 "Cyanide leak from gold mine annihilates life in river" Santa Fe New Mexican 11/12/91 Measure #14 requires mining companies to use the best available technology to assure that cyanide and other toxic wastes don't spill into the environment. Vote YES on #14 — Protect Oregon's environment and Oregon taxpayers. (This information furnished by Larry Tuttle,Chief petitioner,Stop Toxic Open Pit Mines;) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 96 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Ele6tion Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 Measure No. 14 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Don't be misled! Measure #14 does not prohibit mining in A new goldrush is heading to Oregon. Huge open pit cyanide Oregon—it requires responsible mining.Vote Yes on#14 gold mines, causing enormous environmental problems, could begin operating in Oregon in the next two years. Measure #14 Oregon is the only western state not yet plagued by open-pit seeks to protect Oregon from the damage this mining has cyanide gold mining. But mining corporations have already caused in other states. staked claims for dozens of mine sites in southeastern Oregon. The cyanide heap leach gold mining process could also be used Open pit cyanide mining turns mountains into gigantic pits in its in parts of western Oregon. search for microscopic amounts of gold.Cyanide can extract as Measure #14 will protect Oregon's environment and taxpayers. little as .01 ounces of gold from one ton (2,000 pounds) of ore. Other western states have been scarred and poisoned by open Cyanide mining operations process as much as 20,000 tons of pit cyanide mines.Oregon's current laws don't do enough to pro- ore daily.Current laws do not require these pits to be refilled. tect Oregon from the consequences of cyanide gold mining. Measure #14 STOPS mining companies from leaving open Measure #14 will protect Oregon from the huge open pits left pits in Oregon by requiring that the pits be refilled and the site behind when mines are closed by requiring mining companies to is restored to its original condition after the mine has closed. fill the pits and restore the mine site when they're done. Measure#14 will protect Oregonians from poisoned drinking and As taxpayers, we're already paying to clean up one Superfund irrigation water, toxic chemical spills and leaks, and waterfowl site left by an open pit cyanide gold mine in Colorado, which and wildlife deaths by requiring mining companies to use the declared bankruptcy after mining 280,000 ounces of gold. best available technology when they operate. Measure#14 STOPS new Superfund sites in Oregon by mak- Measure #14 protects taxpayers from multi-million dollar ing mining companies,not taxpayers pay for the cost of reclama- Superfund clean up bills by guaranteeing that mining companies, tion and cleanup. Measure #14 requires companies to post not Oregon taxpayers,pay all clean up and restoration costs. bonds for cleanup before they mine. On election day, please join the following Oregon organizations The majority of cyanide old mining operations in the US have in voting Yes on #go ld mining:to protect Oregon from the dangers of spilled cyanide, killing thousands of birds, fish and wildlife and cyanide heap leach go endangering local drinking and irrigation water supplies.An esti- Audubon Society of Portland mated 10,000 animals died at Nevada gold mines alone between 1986 and 1991. Central Oregon Audubon Central Oregon Forest Issues Committee Cyanide is a fast-acting and lethal poison—a piece of cyanide Concerned Citizens for Responsible Mining the size of a grain of rice can kill an adult; it takes much less than that to kill fish,birds or other wildlife. Democratic Party of Oregon Don't Waste Oregon Committee Measure #14 STOPS wildlife kills and protects local water National Wildlife Federation supplies from cyanide. Native Forest Council Native Plant Society of Oregon Vote YES on #14 to protect Oregon's environment and Oregon taxpayers Oregon Chapter Sierra Club Oregon League of Conservation Voters (This information furnished by Larry Tuttle,Chief petitioner,STOP Toxic Oregon Natural Desert Association Open Pit Mines(STOP'M).) Oregon Natural Resources Council Oregon PeaceWorks Oregon Wildlife Federation Public Forestry Foundation Salem Audubon Society Siskiyou Regional Education Project Vote Yes on Measure #14—to protect Oregon's environment and Oregon taxpayers. (This information furnished by Larry Tuttle,Chief petitioner,STOP Toxic Open Pit Mines(STOP'M).) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 97 CONTINUED Official 1994 Gen ral Election Voters'Pa Met—Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 Measure No. 1 4 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Our families live on farms in Malheur County in eastern Oregon. MEASURE 14 IS BAD PUBLIC POLICY AND BAD LAW We have farmed this land for generations. Measure 14 was placed on the ballot by"STOP'M," an activist We are stewards of the land and will be for generations to come. organization whose purpose is to prevent modem gold mines, like the one proposed in Malheur County, from operating in Just down the road from our farm is the site of a proposed gold Oregon, mine, called the Grassy Mountain project. We support the mine because we think it,and the 200 people who will work there,will Measure 14 takes the power to regulate the development,oper- be good neighbors. ation and closure of mines away from environmental and scien- tific experts and places it in the hands of lawyers and courts. It We're opposed to Measure 14 on the November ballot. It's Ian- would completely undercut Oregon's tough 1991 environmental guage is deceptive. It's really meant to do just one thing:to pre- mining law. vent mines like this one from being developed. We know the geology of our state,and we know that Oregon law We in eastern Oregon care about the environment and know guarantees that mines will be developed and operated in a man- what is best for us.We don't need people who don't live here or ner that is geologically sound and environmentally safe. don't work here telling us how to govern ourselves.And we sure don't need to have them tell us we don't deserve an environmen- I Measure 14 supporters argue that the proposal is needed to tally sound, jobs-producing mine in our county that has among "protect Oregon's citizens" against environmental dangers from the highest unemployment and lowest per-family income in the mines. state. As geologists and concerned citizens,we have studied Measure Measure 14 will hurt th people of eastern Oregon. It is a bad 14 and its proponents' claims and we have concluded that law,one that tries to trick people into thinking about environmen- Measure 14 is deceptive and is designed to stop modern gold tal protection when it is really about stopping all modern mining mining in Oregon. projects. Gold is more than jewelry and dental work.The mass production Oregon already has the toughest environmental mining law in of automobiles, electrical appliances and military hardware is the United States.We don't need to scuttle it and replace it with guided by computer-aided design and manufacturing systems Measure 14. We don't need to create more bureaucratic red built with gold-coated circuitry. tape. And we sure don't need more lawyers filing more lawsuits in Salem or Washington,DC. Gold is essential to most cutting edge technologies. It is tarnish and resistant,has And what we really don't need is Measure 14, which is why an a cellentncondu for of heat nidselectrriiicity.rThe reflectivity electronics we're asking everyone in Oregon, whether you live in cities, industry alone uses over 21 percent of the gold produced in towns, or in the countryside, to vote No on 14 to stop this bad North America each year. extreme.and costly proposal. Modern gold mining will provide badly needed jobs for people in John J.Bishop,Vale eastern Oregon.The mining will be done in a geologically sound Larry D.Price,Adrian manner under the strict 1991 law. On the other hand, Measure Barry S.Fujishin,Adrian 14 is a drastic and costly law that is poor environmental policy and makes no sense from a geological standpoint. (This information furnished by Gilbert Johnston,NO on 14 Committee.) For these reasons,we urge a NQ vote on Measure 14. Jim Haight,geologist,Woodburn Mike Pappalardo,hydrogeologist,Eugene (This information furnished by Gilbert Johnston,NO on 14 Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 98 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam filet-Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 Measure No. 14 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION In Oregon,we're rightly proud of our natural beauty and our tra- We are two Oregon legislators who come from different parts of dition of protecting that beauty with effective environmental laws, our state,different political parties and different philosophies.As like the bottle bill. a liberal Democrat from Portland,and a conservative Republican from rural Malheur County, we disagree on many issues facing our state. But we do agree that Oregon deserves effective envi- But we're smart enough not to say "yes" every time an activist ronmental laws to regulate our natural resource industries. And group puts a complex ballot measure before us with an environ- we agree that Oregonians should reject Ballot Measure 14. Let mental label on it. us tell you why. As Oregonians deeply concerned about our state's environment, Oregon already has a tough new environmental law regulating we have submitted this statement because we strongly oppose gold mining. We passed that law in 1991. At that time, some Measure 14. It is a deceptive proposal full of appealing environ- gold mining companies wanted to explore for gold in remote mental buzzwords but lacking in any real environmental benefits. areas of Oregon using modern mining techniques. Measure 14 would: As state legislators we conducted extensive hearings on the mining industry and concluded that Oregon laws needed to be 1. Completely undercut Oregon's 1991 environmental mining updated and made tougher.We invited representatives of envi- law, a law our state's leading environmentalists have ronmental, business, labor, and public interest groups to sit at called the"toughest in the nation." the table and help write a comprehensive law. 2. Install over 40 complicated new provisions into 10 different In 1991,with the help of the Oregon Environmentai Council and sections of Oregon's present environmental mining law. other groups, we passed a mining law with strict standards for These costly new requirements would take oversight of environmental protection. gold mining in Oregon out of the hands of environmental regulators and experts and put control into the hands of In fact, the Oregon Environmental Council characterized our lawyers and the courts. statute as the nation's toughest law with regards to gold mining. Once again,with the passage of the 1991 Oregon environmental We're proud of our model environmental law and we think it mining law, Oregon is leading the nation in the area of environ- should be given a chance to work. mental law.The very first mining project to come under its provi- sions is just now being regulated under the permitting process. Let's give that law a rhance to work. Measure 14, which was put on the ballot by a small activist group,would undercut Oregon's tough mining law. It would lead Passing Measure 14 would replace a good,tough environmental to an endless string of lawsuits and regulatory bureaucracies and tens of millions of dollars and hundreds of jobs would be lost law with a bad law that is both extreme and costly. Measure 14 in our state. would create new taxpayer costs more bureaucracy and more expensive lawsuits. It is designed to stop modern gold mines from operating in Oregon,mines that can be operated in an envi- The initiative process shouldn't be used in this way to undermine ronmentally safe manner under the stringent controls of our laws.It just oesn't make replace e.them with extreme and costly 1991 law. Please join us in rejecting this deceptive proposal. Keep Because of all these reasons,we have joined together to urge a Oregon's tough environmental mining law by voting No on 14. 1_I4 vote on Measure 14. James C. Howland, consulting engineer;former board member, Senator Richard(Dick)S.Springer,Democrat,Portland Oregon Water Resources Commission,Corvallis. Senator Eugene Timms,Republican,Bums Hadley Akins, former board member, Oregon Water Resources Commission,Pendleton. (This information furnished by Gilbert Johnston,NO on 14 Committee.) (This information furnished by Gilbert Johnston,NO on 14 Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment et � state warrant the teya warrant the accuracy or of any made in the argument accuracy o truth ofanstatement made in the argument. 99 CONTINUED Official 1994 Gene I Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 Measure No. 14 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Recently, Oregonians have been successful in both protecting We in the AFL-CIO urge Oregonians to vote jq on Ballot our environment and growing our economy. After considerable Measure 14. review,we have concluded that voting NO on Ballot Measure 14 is in Oregon's best interest because Measure 14 doesn't protect Oregonians a vital interest in creating a healthy climate for our environment and will be economically damaging. responsible economic growth while protecting the natural beauty that makes Oregon a great place to live. We should encourage Our reasons are as follows: existing businesses to expand and bring new environmentally sound,jobs producing ventures to our state. 1.In 1991,Oregon passed the nation's strictest environmen- tal mining law. It set the national standard for tough environ- While some people and some communities in Oregon are enjoy- mental safeguards and is now being applied to the first new ing increased prosperity and economic revitalization, not every- gold mine in eastern Oregon. We should give this law a one is. Economic recovery has been uneven. chance to work. Huge portions of our state,especially in eastern Oregon,contin- 2.The measure is aimed at this mine and would amount to a ue to suffer the ravages of a severe recession. For example, ban on all modern gold mining in Oregon. Malheur County (next to the Idaho state line) ranks last among Oregon's 36 counties in per capita income. 3.The proposed mine,which would operate under the strict environmental regulations of the 1991 law, will provide high Right now there are plans to develop a modern gold mining wage jobs and a $90 million investment in eastern Oregon operation in Malheur County, plans that will mean$90 million in communities that currently suffer from the highest unem- new investment in the area.That new investment will also create ployment rates in Oregon. new high wage jobs. What's more, those new jobs will mean a great deal to the people currently unemployed in Malheur 4. Even though the company is willing to meet or exceed County. Oregon's tough environmental laws,a handful of opponents have tried to change the rules with Measure 14. This mea- Passage of Measure 14 will hurt the people of Malheur County. sure will result in bureaucracy, red tape and lawsuits and It's that simple. Measure 14 will mean lost jobs and a missed make running the mine impractical. Oregon can't afford to opportunity. send this anti-business message. The people of Malheur County want the project. The project will 5.The citizens of Malheur County want this mine. Malheur be regulated under Oregon's strict environmental mining law. It County is a rural region and depends on natural resources makes no sense to pass Measure 14 and ban the project! for survival. MEASURE 14 will have a dramatic impact on the lives thousands of families in eastern Oregon, AND Ore afford laws like Measure 14. And that's wh WE BELIEVE on cannot VE THAT IT'S WRONG FOR A HANDFUL OF y, on ACTIVISTS IN ONE PART OF OUR STATE TO DICTATE behalf of the working men and women of the state, I urge you to HOW PEOPLE IN MALHEUR COUNTY WILL LIVE THEIR vote No on Measure 14. LIVES. Irvin Fletcher(Irv),President,Oregon AFL-CIO Please vote NO on Measure 14, Samuel Naito,Portland (This information furnished by Gilbert Johnston,NO on 14 Committee.) Joan D.Austin,Vice President,A-Dec, Inc.,Newberg Arthur P.Christiansen,President,NORPAC Foods,Slayton William D.Thorndike Jr.,President,Medford Fabrication Randall Pape,President,Pape Group,Inc.,Eugene Jacqueline Babicky, The Babicky Consulting Group, Inc., Portland (This information furnished by Gilbert Johnston,NO on 14 Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 100 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 14 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION LOCAL RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY MEASURE 14 URGE: NO ON 14 We are Oregonians who live,work and raise families in Malheur County,on the border with Idaho.Although we live in communi- ties far away from many who will read this Voters' Pamphlet,we have mutual concerns about Oregon and building a better future for all of our citizens. Concern about the future is what unites us in opposition to Ballot Measure 14, a measure that is fundamentally flawed and would take away opportunities for a better way of life in eastern Oregon. When we first learned of plans to develop a gold mine called Grassy Mountain in a remote part of our county, we wondered whether a project of that size could be developed with all the necessary environmental safeguards. After many discussions with the state and federal agencies that regulate mining and visits to nearby mine sites, we concluded that Oregon already has the toughest environmental mining law in the nation. Passed in 1991, it gives us clear and strong pro- tection over mining operations and provides strict assurance that the land will be restored and revegetated when the mine is safe- ly closed. We want the Grassy Mountain project to proceed because it means at least$90 million in new investment in our county.It will bring 200 high wage jobs to an area of our state that badly needs them. And it can be done while protecting our environ- ment! Measure 14 would stop the project.Our local governments,local papers, and local citizens overwhelmingly support the project and oppose Measure 14 because it's deceptive and unneces- sary. Those of us who live in eastern Oregon know what we need good jobs and a brighter future for our children. We don't need Measure 14. Please join us in voting No on 14 Ann Caldwell Rupe,Ontario Ken Poole,Ontario Jay Rucker,Vale Gary G.McGraw,Vale Wilton C.Jackson,Nyssa Mary C.Kline,Nyssa (This information furnished by Gilbert Johnston,NO on 14 Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 101 Official 1994 Gene I Election Voters,Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General (c) Revenues from privilege taxes on harvest of timber. Election,November 8, 1994. (d) Revenues from the 25 percent of federal forest reserve revenues that are required by law to be distributed BALLOT TITLE to schools. (e) Revenues from state managed forestlands. (3) The base funding amount specified in subsection (2) 1 AMENDS CONSTITUTION:STATE MUST MAINTAIN of this section shall be adjusted by the Legislative FUNDING i FOR SCHOOLS,COMMUNITY COLLEGES Assembly once each biennium using a percentage that is based on inflation or deflation in consumer prices that QUESTION: Shall!constitution set minimum state fundin of occurs during or after the 1993-95 biennium.In addition,the 9_ base funding amount specified in subsection(2)of this sec- schools,community colleges based on funds available from list- tion shall be adjusted by the Legislative Assembly to reflect ed sources;in 1993-95 biennium? increases or decreases in enrollment during or after the SUMMARY: Amends state'constitution. Requires legislature to 1993-1995 biennium. fund schools and community colleges at no less than 1993-95 (4) The Legislative Assembly shall by law establish a base amount, as adjusted. Base amount is the funds needed to procedure for making the calculation required by subsec- give schools and community colleges same funding they had in tion(1)of this section and the adjustments required by sub- 1993-95 from listed sources. Base amount must be adjusted for section (3)of this section.The calculation and adjustments inflation, deflation and enrollment changes. Legislature must may be based on projected revenues for a biennium, pro- compute base amount and adjustments before each biennium. jected enrollment for a biennium and projected inflation or Legislature may change the amount for any school or community deflation for a biennium. The minimum amount required to college so long as it gives at least total funds required by mea- be provided during a biennium under the provisions of this sure. section need not be recomputed during or after the bienni- ESTIMATE'OFFINANCIAL IMPACT;Current direct state ex um because of variations between the projections and actu- P en- al revenues, enrollment, inflation or deflation during the ditures of $1.457 billion annually for primary and secondary biennium. schools and community colleges would increase $713 million annually to!$2.172 billion annually.Future annual costs must be` (5) The Legislative Assembly may by law increase or adjusted for inflation'and projected student population growth. decrease the amount available for the funding any ool vidual kindergarten, elementary school, secondaa any school or community college, or to any category of educational institutions, as long as at least the minimum amount PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT required by this section is appropriated or otherwise provid- ed during a biennium for the funding of the kindergartens, Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: elementary schools,secondary schools and community col- leges of this state. PARAGRAPH 1 The Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by creating a new section 10 to be added to and made a part of Article IX and to read: SECTION 10.(1)The Legislative Assembly shall appropri- ate or otherwise provide each biennium at least the amount specified by this section for the funding of kindergartens, elementary schools,secondary schools and community col- leges. The minimum amount that must be appropriated or otherwise provided by the Legislative Assembly during a biennium for the funding of kindergartens, elementary schools, secondary schools and community colleges is equal to the base funding amount established under sub- section (2)of this section,as adjusted under subsection (3) of this section, less all revenues that are derived from the sources described in paragraphs(b)to(e)of subsection(2) of this section and available during a biennium for general operations of kindergartens,elementary schools,secondary schools and community colleges. (2) For the purpose of calculating the minimum amount to be appropriated or otherwise provided under this section, the Legislative Assembly shall calculate a base funding amount for kindergartens, elementary schools, secondary schools and community colleges.The base funding amount is equal to the amount necessary to provide kindergartens, elementary schools,secondary schools and community col- leges of this state with the same total revenue for general operations that was available to the kindergartens,elemen- tary schools,secondary schools and community colleges of this state for the 1993-1995 biennium from the following sources: (a) Moneys appropriated or otherwise made available by the Legislative Assembly,including all categorical aid. (b) Revenues from ad valorem taxes or moneys received in lieu of ad valorem taxes. 102 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR This measure amends the Oregon Constitution by adding a The classrooms our kids returned to this year are different.Since section related to the funding of kindergartens, elementary 1990,we've made deep cuts in our schools. In the last year,for schools,secondary schools,and community colleges. example,hundreds of teachers,administrators and support peo- The measure requires the Legislative Assembly to fund these ple have been cut. This has had a dramatic impact on every schools and community colleges at no less than the 1993-1995 classroom and puts quality education at risk. base funding amount, as adjusted over time for inflation, defla tion,and changes in enrollment. Measure 15 stops the cuts to improve the quality. The base funding amount is equal to the total revenue that was available to these schools and community colleges in the This measure will not undo the cuts that have already been 1993-1995 biennium from the following sources: made. But it will stop further cutting so that our schools can (a) Moneys appropriated or otherwise made available by the focus on educational programs and classroom instruction that Legislative Assembly,including all categorical aid. will prepare them for getting jobs and being productive here, in Oregon. (b) Revenues from ad valorem taxes or moneys received in Measure 15 makes the legislature accountable. lieu of ad valorem taxes. (c) Revenues from privilege taxes on harvest of timber. Oregon's Constitution requires the legislature to provide a public (d) Revenues from the 25 percent of federal forest reserve school system throughout the state. Measure 15 makes the leg- revenues that are required by law to be distributed to schools. islature accountable by providing adequate, stable funding so that we can improve educational opportunities instead of further reductions. (e) Revenues from state managed forestlands. Measure 15 will allow our schools to stop thinking about what to The Legislative Assembly may compute the base funding cut next,and redirect efforts,money and other resources toward amount required under this measure before each biennium providing a better education system in Oregon.Three years ago based on projections. we began consolidating school districts and we have been taking The Legislative Assembly may change the funding amount for all the steps we can to reduce the administrative overhead.And any individual school or community college, or category of edu- we have made significant strides. cational institutions, so long as it provides to kindergartens,ele- mentary schools,secondary schools,and community colleges at Passing Measure 15 will let our schools get back to providing the least the minimum amount required by this measure. education Oregon's young people deserve. Please join me in voting"yes"for Measure 15. Committee Members: Appointed by: Rece Bly Chief Petitioners (This information furnished by Norma Paulus.) Representative Tom Brian Chief Petitioners Ruth Bendl Secretary of State Representative Mary Alice Ford Secretary of State Sid Lezak Members of the Committee (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 103 CONTINUED Official 1994 Gener I Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR As a law enforcement officer for Portland's public schools, I see We Cannot Afford to Cut Schools Further. younger and younger kids committing increasingly serious This year, over one hundred thousand Oregonians signed peti- crimes. We know that personal values play a key role in deter- tions so we could vote on this initiative to force the legislature to mining a person's productive, or non-productive, future, but so fund education. The most consistent message we heard while does opportunity. gathering signatures this year was,"we cannot afford to continue to cut our schools." It's true that some kids start out with two strikes against them, but without a good education the deck is definitely Measure 15 Makes Education a Priority. stacked against them.Proper educational opportunities can go a long way toward stemming the increasing frequency of juvenile It sets an important priority for every future legislative session. It crime and gang violence. puts education first.The single most important thing the legisla- ture does each session is to decide where our tax dollars go. Funding education has be a top priority that legislators cannot Kids are looking for a way to express themselves,and when we sidestep. don't offer them the productive tools to do that, they will find other ways--sometimes on the streets. And the streets are not Measure 15 Stops the Cuts Now. the teachers we want influencing future generations. While Measure 15 doesn't replace the more than one thousand teachers, administrators and education support staff that our Measure 15 will help determine the path some of our kids schools have eliminated over the last year, it stops the cuts take.We need to provide a good mix of classroom and extracur- where they are now. Oregon's Constitution requires the legisla- ricular activities for our kids to develop the way we hope. And ture to provide a public schools system throughout our state. Measure 15 tells the legislature it has to fund education without Measure 15 simply adds to that directive by mandating the legis- further cuts. We're not going to eliminate youth crimes just lature to fund kindergartens through community colleges at the through improving the educational opportunities we offer in our current level. schools.But we will give kids a better chance. I see Measure 15 as taking positive action to fight crime--before Measure 15 Deserves a'YES'Vote. it happens. Education provides part of a long-term solution to a Please join us and hundreds of thousands of Oregonians in vot- , problem, while too many other approaches just try to deal with ing 'yes"for Measure 15,and tell the legislature how to vote. results. Vote YES on 15. Let's take positive step now to improve our kids' chances. Join me voting"yes"for Measure 15. (This information furnished by Stephen Kaplan and Kayched Rappaport.) Mac Lockett,Chief of Police Portland Public Schools (This information furnished by Mac Lockett Chief of Police,Portland Public Schools.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 104 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Good career opportunities rarely"simply come along."But these Stop playing politics with our children's future! opportunities can be created with sufficient training.This is pre- cisely why so many Oregonians attend community colleges. Our children's future employability directly impacts social service Transfer degrees and vocational/technical programs at Oregon costs, state tax revenue from businesses, and quality of life for Community Colleges provide this much needed training. all Oregon citizens. A solid education producing a skilled work- force results in fewer welfare recipients,fewer people in need of Community college affordability is currently a major issue in drug treatment,and fewer clients of the justice system.A skilled Oregon. As legislative funding support of the community col- workforce attracts and retains businesses, thereby increasing leges is cut, tuition rises drastically. Moderate increases in the both state tax revenues and employment opportunities. cost of education are reasonable because taxpayers can't be Supporting schools is just plain economic good sense! expected to shoulder the entire financial burden.However,when Furthermore, increased employability means a decrease in students are paying more and more each year for tuition, and crime,improving the quality of life of all Oregon citizens. legislative funding reductions are forcing cuts in classes and pro- grams,Oregonians need to say that enough is enough! Measure 15 would end the continuing erosion of our school sys- tems and the consequent erosion of our economic and social There are more program cuts and drastic tuition increases to base. look forward to in the coming years unless we take action now. Measure 15 is a step in the right direction.It requires the legisla- Measure 15 gives our children an fighting chance to become ture to stabilize funding for Oregon education,from kindergarten successful and productive citizens, thereby increasing tax rev- through community college, where it is now. The passage of enues and decreasing social service costs. measure 15 does not mean that there will be no more tuition increases or cuts in some programs. But, with adequate stable funding,it does ensure that Oregon education will be able to pro- Jeffrey A.Polk vide affordable opportunities to all Oregonians. Foster Parent and Children's Advocate For all the young kids in public schools and all the "kids" (the average age is now over 30)who attend Oregon community col- (This information furnished by Jeffrey A.Polk.) leges, I urge you to vote "yes" on Measure 15. Many students like us will be voting "yes" on Measure 15. Our futures depend on it. (This information furnished by Community College Students:Randy Brown,Randell Buchanan,Anna Dinh,Patrick E.Flanigan lll,Jonathan Gustamantes,Amy Lundy,Lon Merriman,Scott Ostby,Jason Rackley, Stephanie Sodorff,CCOSAC,Community Colleges of Oregon Student Association and Commissions.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 105 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MEASURE 15 STOPS THE CUTS TO SCHOOLS When Measure 5,the property tax limitation, passed in 1990, Oregonians were promised that schools would not lose money. A HISTORY LESSON: Not so. Whether you blame the legislature, the writers of Measure 5,or the economy,the schools in my district have lost money. And it has been devastating. We must stop the cuts • In the last decade, funding for K-12 education has dropped now. from 60 percent of the state's total budget to 53.9 percent. • In the last legislative session, politicians axed millions of dol- Some members of the legislature and others running for office lars out of Oregon's public schools while most other state pro- claim that there is plenty of money,we just need to prioritize bet- grams received increases adding up to$430 million. ter. Education is at the top of my priority list,as it is for most of the people I represent.And Measure 15 will force the legislature • Last year,Oregon's public schools lost the most employees of to make it a top priority,too. any state program--more than 1,000 people. I have always said and firmly believe, "no investment we THE CUTS ARE DEEP: make will have a greater impact on jobs, livability and reducing crime than quality education." • Teacher layoffs have resulted in many large unmanageable classes. Please join me in voting"yes"for Measure 15. • Essential upkeep of some of our school buildings has been delayed.Neglect of buildings will cost more money in the long Ron Adams run. HD-27 Representative • Hundreds of programs--from athletics to the arts--are being West Linn axed or offered only if students pay additional fees. MEASURE 15 STOPS THE CUTS: (This information furnished by Ron Adams,State Legislature,HD-27 Representative.) • It simply requires the legislature to fund Oregon's public schools -- elementary, secondary and community colleges -- at the current level adjusted to cover inflation and enrollment changes. • It causes the legislature to adhere to Ballot Measure 5's promise that"Schools will not lose money."("Why You Should Vote for 5," a full-page advertisement paid for by Protect Oregon Property Society(POPS), The Oregonian,November 5, 1990.) NOT A TAX INCREASE: Measure 15 funds education without a tax increase. It'requires that public schools, the only constitutionally man- dated state program,be the state's top funding priority. "The Oregon constitution is very clear: 'The Oregon Assembly shall provide by law for the establishment of a uniform,and gen- eral system of public schools.'That implies that it is the respon- sibility of the legislature--not property owners--to properly fund the system. Schools will not lose money." ("Why You Should Vote for 5,"a full-page advertisement paid for by Protect Oregon Property Society(POPS), The Oregonian,November 5, 1990.) Please join me and thousands of others in supporting our public schools.Vote YES on MEASURE 15. (This information furnished by Bruce Adams,president,Oregon Education Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 106 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR SENIORS SUPPORT MEASURE 15 FUND OUR SCHOOLS FIRST! It's time to put KIDS FIRST. I urge all of Oregon's Senior Oregon's public elementary and secondary school system Citizens to join retired educators in saying YES to Measure 15. forms the foundation of our state's future. Adequate and stable funding of our schools today is essential to Oregon's economic Here's Why: health tomorrow. 1. Education has taken the biggest share of the cuts caused by Voting"yes"on Measure 15 will a=the=in school fund- 1990's Ballot Measure 5, yet education wasn't supposed to be ing by requiring that our public schools and community colleges hurt.Something is clearly wrong with this picture. be funded at the current level.Then we can focus on making 44Z schools better. 2. Politicians have made these cuts to schools, while other MAKE OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS A BUDGET PRIORITY state programs have seen their budgets increase.Children can't vote.We must do it for them,just as somebody did for us when we were young. If we don't speak up and say, "STOP THE Oregon's public school board members are in a difficult posi- CUTS!", cuts to education will continue. That's not fair to tion. Oregon's children. As elected volunteers, we are making some crucial decisions 3. Education is key to reducing juvenile crime and gang vio- affecting our children's future. We must decide which parts of lence. With good school programs and after school activities, our schools get cut to meet the budget reductions set by the leg- kids are less likely to get into trouble. Translation: adequate islature in Salem. school funding creates safer streets. STOP THE CUTS IN OUR SCHOOLS! 4. When I talk to people about the years I've served as an edu- cator, I am frequently asked about the need for education reform Since 1990, teachers, administrators and other important today. I believe in it,but only if it's adequately funded.One does school employees have been laid off.Complete educational pro- not attempt to do a complete remodel of their home, when one grams have been eliminated.Class sizes have increased. can't afford to pay the utility bills. STOP THE CUTS! As a parent, taxpayer and volunteer school board member, I know we must ili school funding in order to provide ality g�l public education PLEASE,FOR THE KID'S SAKE,VOTE YES ON MEASURE 15. As the current president of the Oregon School Boards Clarence Nelson,president Association, I know we should be putting our efforts into im r v- NEA-R-Oregon in our public cs hools - not looking for where the next round of an affiliate of the budget cuts will come from. Oregon Education Association Oregon public schools are at a crossroads.One road leads to the steady deterioration of our most valuable resource-our chil- dren, their schools and their future. The other leads to stable (This information furnished by Clarence Nelson,NEA-R-Oregon school funding that will allow our students to be well-prepared to President.) meet the challenges of the 21st Century as productive citizens. Which road we take is up to you. VOTE FOR OUR KIDS FIRST! VOTE YES ON MEASURE 15! Carol Turner,President Oregon School Boards Association (This information furnished by Carol Turner,President,Oregon School Boards Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 107 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Oregon businesses,like all Oregonians,have a vested inter- The Oregon PTA is the largest advocacy association in Oregon, est in how our tax dollars are spent by the legislature.That's dedicated to providing for and protecting the welfare of all chil- why Measure 15 is so important. It makes the legislature fund dren and youth. With more than 27,000 members representing education, our public schools through community colleges. local units throughout this state the delegates to our 1994 con- Passage of Measure 15 will put kids first for the first time since vention unanimously approved the"kids first initiative". the 1990 Property Tax Limitation, and will be the first step in rebuilding the Oregon community. PTA members spend countless hours of volunteer service in schools. For the past several years PTA members have Stabilizing education funding now with Measure 15 is criti- observed valuable programs being cut from Oregon schools. cal to the social and economic health of Oregon. Every part PTA members recognize the importance of programs that meet of our economy is directly linked to the quality and capability of the ever changing needs of all children such as art, music, for- our education system. Whether we're training a skilled work eign languages, sports-- even some of the basics -- are being force for our industries or minimizing crime and juvenile violence eliminated.We have witnessed the devastation these cuts have in our neighborhoods,education is the cornerstone. caused and more importantly the negative affects that cuts have on the well being of Oregon students. Although promoters of the Property Tax Limitation claimed that schools would not be hurt by Measure 5, that has not been the We can reverse that trend and start the healing. To do this we case.And without Measure 15,the legislature will continue to cut must vote"yes"for Measure 15.This will send a clear message public school funding. Our kids, our future work force cannot that the cuts must stop now,and will demand that the legislature afford the next round of cuts. fund schools at their present level. Measure 15 will stipulate that the legislature must maintain Please vote"yes"for Measure 15.Children are our future and it funding for Oregon's public schools at current levels with is time to put their needs first. adjustments to cover inflation and enrollment changes.And the legislature must do exactly that. Janice L.McCaffrey President Measure 15, the Kids First Initiative, will prevent any further Oregon PTA deterioration of public schools and allow our eduation system to redirect attention to training our young people for productive lives. (This information furnished by Janice L.McCaffrey,Oregon State PTA.) We recognize that putting Kids First this year is just the first step of rebuilding the Oregon community.Other needs weigh heavily,but setting priorities,like Measure 15 reflect the direction we want to take. Please join me in supporting a positive direction for Oregon.Vote YES on 15. David Orkney Businessman (This information furnished by David Orkney,Businessman.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 108 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Vote'NO'on 15. THOUSANDS LEFT OUT BY BALLOT MEASURE 15 Protect vital services for As an Oregonian with a lifelong interest in higher education Oregonians with disabilities. (President of the State Board of Higher Education*), I feel very strongly that every Oregon high school graduate who is academ- ically ready should be given a chance in our public colleges and • Beginning in the 1960s,the state of Oregon began moving cit- universities.If Ballot Measure 15 is adopted,that opportunity will izens with disabilities from state institutions to our communi- be severely damaged for thousands of young Oregonians. ties. Now nearly 5.000 citizens with disabilities are served Consider the following: through a privatized community system that provides them with jobs and homes. * A large portion of the money Measure 15 gives to public elementary and high schools will come straight out of the • Who are these Oregonians? They are people with mental budgets for our public colleges and universities. retardation, cerebral palsy or Down Syndrome, to give just a * As many as 8,000 students would have to be turned few examples. Their disabilities, both developmental and away, or tuition raised by 30% in each of the next two physical, may be severe,yet many have become hardworking years, to pay for the budget cut Ballot Measure 15 taxpayers living and working in our communities. would make in our public colleges and universities. Measure 15 arbitrarily excludes our public colleges and uni- • Because the community system is much less expensive to versities at a time when higher education is critical to young operate than state institutions, the state has saved millions people seeking good jobs. over the years.But the community system still depends on the * Measure 15 robs Peter to pay Paul. In this case Peter is an state for about half of its support. Oregonian deprived of a place at one of our public colleges in order to provide full support for Paul, who is attending Measure 15 threatens jobs and housing high school. for Oregonians with disabilities. * Measure 15 doesn't make sense. There are responsible ways to provide funding for Oregon's elementary and high • Measure 15 calls for funding certain programs at the expense schools.Measure 15 is not one of them. of others,no matter what services are hurt. Passage of Measure 15 would be a tragedy for thousands of • Without essential state support, the community system for college-prepared students. Help me keep the doors to our public people with disabilities would be devastated. Measure 15 colleges and universities as wide open as possible--join me in could end u r� obbing Oregonians with disabilities of their lobs voting NO on Ballot Measure 15. and their homes. Les Swanson There is no'safety net'for President,Oregon State Board of Higher Education* people with disabilities. *Title used for purposes of identification only, and must not be • If Oregonians with disabilities lose their jobs and homes, construed as an official position of the State Board of Higher many will have no place to go. Education. • Most of the 5,000 people served in our programs have become taxpayers contributing to their state and communities. (This information furnished by Les Swanson,Jr.) If the community system for Oregonians with disabilities is destroyed, the state will lose tax revenue and face increased unemployment and welfare costs. Vote'NO'on 15. Oregonians with disabilities should never be last. (This information furnished by Tim Kral,Communities for Oregonians with Disabilities.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 109 CONTINUED Official 1994 Generall Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION 1 have been thinking about Oregon's future.It's something I hope Former Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer that you are doing as well. Why? It's simple. If Measure 15 Vote No on Measure 15 passes, Oregon may have no future. Today, I urge you to vote No On Measure 15 if you care about our future. An open letter to Oregon voters: The issues facing Oregon are critical. One of those, how to finance public education, is the essence of Measure 15. For eleven years I served as your State Attorney General, Measure 15 is not the answer to funding public education.It with the responsibility to see that Oregon was protected from is, however, a disastrous attempt to fund kindergarten criminals. I am no longer Attorney General, but I worry about through community college while damaging services that what is in store for our state, if the people adopt Ballot Measure impact children and education. 15. Measure 15 is not the way to fund the future of public edu- This extreme measure will siphon off dollars from the cation because it will cost Oregon more than financial pain. Department of Justice, the state police,the courts and the pris- ons. If Ballot Measure 15 wins at the polls, we can lose How do I know this? I have researched the impact of Measure ground in the fight against crime. 15 on programs that might be eliminated in Higher Education, Human Resources and Public Safety. Please don't misunderstand my reasoning. I know how impor- tant it is to have quality schools.Lynn and I have children in pub- lic schools,and we see the challenges.But as a society we can't My Higher Education friends have told me that if Measure 15 just buy all of one government service, and only a little of the passes it may force the closure of one of the state's seven cam- others. puses. And, that it may raise tuition by 35% while eliminating almost 10,000 students from the university system. This is the fundamental danger of Ballot Measure 15. It will destroy Oregon's ability to achieve a balance in funding for The other day a neighbor served by the Oregon Health Plan essential public services. I believe that is a radical thing to do, called to say she heard it might be at risk because of Measure and radical measures too often result in disastrous conse- 15.1 checked it out.She's right. quences. Then I had a conversation with people in Public Safety. Measure I say this because Oregon must continue to intervene in the 15 would require the closure of the state's second largest correc- lives of juvenile offenders, and take tough steps against career tional facility, the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in criminals. But how do we accomplish this when Ballot Measure Pendleton, as well as all the recently built institutions including 15 forces cuts in these vitally essential crime fighting programs? Snake River,Shutter Creek,Powder River and Columbia River. As a lifelong Oregonian, I believe in the vision our ancestors These are programs that deliver important services to all had for us: A place where families could prosper, the law was Oregonians. They are the future of Oregon. You do care respected, and moderate public policies were highly regarded. about the future,don't you? Ballot Measure 15 will distort that vision,and permanently unbal- ance the process of government. That is why I ask you to join Please remember to vote No On Measure 15. me in voting no on Ballot Measure 15. Sincerely, (This information furnished by Brad Witt,Sec.-Treas.,Oregon AFL-CIO.) David Frohnmayer (This information furnished by Former Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 110 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION LAW ENFORCEMENT HURT BY MEASURE 15 VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 15 PROTECT OUR SAFETY—VOTE NO ON MEASURE 15 MEASURE 15 WILL HURT THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES We cannot have effective public education without ensuring the safety of our communities.By locking a portion of the state bud- Measure 15 will dramatically reduce funding for important com- get into public education,a portion that will only grow each bud- munity-based programs like public safety,services to elderly and get cycle, Measure 15 will make the Oregon State Highway disabled individuals,and children's programs. Patrol the victims of budgetary malpractice. • MEASURE 15 WILL HARM FUNDING FOR SENIOR AND • 85 percent of the Oregon State Police budget is personnel.An DISABLED PROGRAMS anticipated cut resulting from the passage of Measure 15 would mean 225 valuable State Police personnel would be Measure 15 will force large cuts in programs to care for elderly laid o and disabled Oregonians. Funding for long term care services, Oregon Project Independence,and other vital programs to reach • Lack of officers means that the new sex offender registration those in need will suffer as a result of Measure 15. law would become unenforceable.Parolees.some with violent criminal histories.could not be monitored. MEASURE 15 WILL THREATEN CARE OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS IN OREGON • In some areas, 24 hour State Patrol presence will no longer exist. Over 50% of the residents in Oregon nursing homes receive assistance from the state Medicaid program. Ballot Measure 15 • Not only traffic safety would suffer, but night time criminal will force deep reductions in funding for long term care in predators would have freedom on the Oregon highways. Oregon. • The number and speed of criminal investigations would be • OREGON'S QUALITY OF LIFE IS DEPENDENT ON MANY greatly reduced due to lack of State Police investigators.Even FACTORS. MEASURE 15 IS AN IRRESPONSIBLE PRO- the most urgent crimes would be ignored including crimes POSAL THAT IGNORES HUMAN RESOURCE, PUBLIC against children and juvenile gang activity. SAFETY AND CHILD WELFARE NEEDS IN OREGON Oregonians have an obligation to provide its children a safe, Long term care funding for senior,prenatal care for infants,pub- healthy environment in which to learn.Measure 15 does nothing lic safety, transportation, and education are all vitally important to protect our students,in school or out Vote no on Measure 15. to Oregon's quality of life. Measure 15 ignores this and instead focuses on only one special interest. (This information furnished by Ray Phelps,Treasurer,No on Measure VOTE NO ON MEASURE 151 15.Committee for Effective Government.) (This information furnished by James A.Carlson,Oregon Health Care Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 111 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND FUTURE STUDENTS AT MEASURE 15 THREATENS STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO SENIORS VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 15. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 15 Ballot Measure 15 will make public higher education more expensive for you and members of your family. Ballot Measure For many senior citizens, skyrocketing health care costs have 15 will cause significant budget cuts to occur at our state col- made even common aches and pains worrisome. Daily,a battle leges and universities. It will either cause 30%tuition increases is waged to keep Medicaid funding available to seniors,the dis- for two years in a row or an enrollment drop of 8000 resident stu- abled and families so they may have access to adequate health dents taking enrollment from 60,000 to 52,000 students. care. The state's high school enrollment and graduation rate is grow- . If Measure 15 passes,it will be detrimental to seniors and oth- ing significantly. More students than ever before will need a ers who depend on vital state funded health care services. higher education.Ballot Measure 15 will deny academically qual- ified Oregonians the opportunity to get a public higher education. For too many of us, getting a job depends on getting a degree • Measure 15 means Medicaid's budget will be cut next year by and the skills a higher education provides. What good is a high $109 million. school degree if you cannot afford to take the next step? • Even more will be cut from the state budget later because the Undergraduate Tuition and the Projected Increases amendment demands that money be automatically taken out if Measure 15 passes. of the general fund every two years to keep up with inflation, regardless of the fiscal impact on our citizens. School Tuition(actual) Tuition* 1994-95 1996-97 With local and federal budgets also feeling the fiscal squeeze,it UO $3,258 $5,506 is unlikely that this funding can be recovered. This will up t the OSU $3,048 $5,151 health and welfare of thousands of seniors in Oregon in PSU $3,060 $5,171 feooardy. WOSC $2,820 $4,765 SOSC $2,835 $4,790 Many seniors have no family support system, and they can be EOSC $2,766 $4,674 the most vulnerable to society. Measure 15 will directly threaten their physical health and financial security.Our children's educa- OIT $2,904 $4,907 tion is important, but remember,the health and welfare of their OHSU** $3,811 $6,440 grandparents and great-grandparents can not be sacrificed. * includes all other mandatory fees such as incidental fees, Oregonians have a responsibility to seniors too. building fees,and resource fees. ** OHSU has several programs with varying levels of tuition. (This information furnished by Ray Phelps,Treasurer,No on Measure This represents tuition for the School of Nursing. 15:Committee for Effective Government.) VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 15 Ted Calouri Alex Krueger Student Body President Student Body President Eastern Oregon State College Oregon Institute of Technology Leslie Warren Aaron Cross Student Body President Student Body President University of Oregon Portland State University April Waddy Jack Beck Student Body President Student Body President Oregon State University Southern Oregon State College David Cockerham Brad Chvatal Student Body President Student Body President Western Oregon State College Oregon Health Sciences University (This information furnished by Rob Nosse,Oregon Student Lobby.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 112 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Kids First?Who Are They Trying to"Kid"? CUTTING VITAL SERVICES WILL HAUNT EDUCATION VOTE NO ON MEASURE 15 Our schools need adequate funding,and our teachers need bet- ter salaries. Measure 15, however, is a desperate attempt to A Boomerang Effect: Passage of Measure 15 could force ser- gouge other state services in order to offset the disastrous vices now provided by social service agencies to be handled by effects of Measure 5. Don't be fooled into thinking that Measure our schools --overburdening schools with problems they're not 15 will help our children: equipped to handle. Measure 15 will increase tuition at Oregon's colleges and Measure 15 is a misguided attempt at protecting funding for universities by 30%over the already high tuition caused by education -- at the expense of other vital programs. Measure 5. Educators know the value of these services and schools, to remain effective,must be supported by them. Measure 15 will eliminate 8 to 10 thousand students from Oregon's Higher Education System by cutting budgets by Creates problems: 25%. On top of the backbreaking cuts of Measure 5, this Because schools are linked to the community, problems not will and the dream of a college education for many qualified remedied outside schools overlap into the classroom. The loss Oregonians. of local control compounds this. Local school boards could be forced to transfer decision making authority over to the state. Measure 15 will severely cut services for Child Protective Services, Juvenile Services, Youth Conservation Corps, If Measure 15 passes, multiple programs affecting children Great Start, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment for Youth, in Oregon could be devastated, among them: The Oregon Health Care, Youth Gang Intervention, and virtually every Health Plan, Child Protective Services, Aid to School-Based other state service. Clinics, programs for the Developmentally Disabled, Children's Mental Health services, Juvenile Services, and Youth Gang Measure 15 will devastate services for senior citizens,and Intervention. strips away the safety net which protects the poor, elderly, and the disabled. An editorial in the Salem Statesman Journal (8-28-94) men- tioned, "...schools are forced to handle issues that someone Most importantly, Measure 15 will set up a competition else should have taken care of." Outlining figures reflected in between other state agencies and the schools. Marion County alone, the editorial listed, "Seventeen percent Partnerships and cooperation which have been growing in of children live below the poverty line.They miss 40 percent our educational and social service system will be damaged more school days and bring more health problems to permanently. school.Sixty-two children under the age of 18 attempted suicide in the county in 1990. Statewide, 3,000 pre-teens suffered child If Measure 15 passes,we will need increased taxes to pro- abuse. in that same year, more than 800 Marion County teen- vide the same level of services currently offered. agers became pregnant. The Salem-Keizer School District [alone] has 1,000 homeless children. A thousand homeless children in school equals a community problem that chil- Don't let them kid you.This measure is bad for our children, it's dren's service agencies, family counseling services and bad for our communities,and it's bad for Oregon.Let's keep our more should be working on." schools great and our teachers well-paid but not by cannibalizing other needed services. Measure 15 harms children by forcing cuts in juvenile crime prevention, child care, foster care, family services, Health Join me in voting NO on Measure 15, and FOR a stable and Start,Head Start and many other programs. excellent educational system for our children. Cutting vital services to fund education is not a smart divi- Bill Danley, President, Oregon's Interinstitutional Faculty sion of revenue. Senate (title added for identification only--the IFS has taken no official (This information furnished by Ray Phelps,Treasurer,No on Measure stand on this issue,and not state funds or time were used in the 15:Committee for Effective Government.) preparation of this statement.) (This information furnished by Bill Danley.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 113 CONTINUED Official 1994 Gen al Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 15 Hurts Children&Human Resources THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OREGON Vote No on Measure 15 OPPOSES MEASURE#15 Do you know these facts about the fate of Human Resources if Measure 15 passes? Oregon is a community of interests that interrelate and are inter- dependent. Our children can only succeed if there are schools • A new budget for 1995-97 would cut even deeper into the for their education, clinics for their good health and family ser- state system and mean that 25 cents out of every dollar vices for their parents. now in the state's General Fund for Human Resources would be gone. Measure #15 will fund public schools and community col- leges at the expense of other state services and programs. • A General Fund cut may devastate these programs for chil- Children will suff er. dren and families will be devastated: The Oregon Health Plan, Child Protective Services, Great Start,the Youth Oregon must provide adequate funding for our public schools Conservation Corps, Healthy Start Family Support and community colleges not just for today but for tomorrow as Services, Aid to School-Based Clinics, well. Developmentally Disabled, Children's Mental Health, Juvenile Services, Youth Gang Intervention and Community Health Services. Are any of these programs Measure #15 locks in marginal funding for public schools important to you or someone you care about? for years to come. Funding levels established in 1993-95 are below the funding levels for 1991-93. Measure #15 is • Oregon's current share of the expanded Medicaid program, no guarantee of adequate funds for schools. which includes the Oregon Health Plan,is$436 million for the 1993-95 biennium. How will the loss of$109 million be Oregon must have a tax system that is flexible and can adjust to found if measure 15 passes? Do you know someone changes in citizen priorities, growth of school age populations served by the Oregon Health Plan? and increased need of state services. • This jolt may come as Oregon, today, serves 85,000 new Measure #15 declares school funding will be the funding clients in the Oregon Health Plan, and where in 1993 priority in 1995-97. Substantially more than 50% of the 40%of all births were to women with incomes at or below General Fund budget in 1995-97 will go to funding schools. the poverty level. Budget flexibilty is lost. Increased needs of all facets of our community will go untended. • Under the current budget instructions,Human Resources is already planning a reduction from the general fund. Oregon has placed new demands on the State General Fund and has provided no new sources of revenues. Yesterday, the costs of public school education were funded by local property Now imagine the impact of Measure 15. taxes. Today, the costs of public school education are mainly funded by the state. Oregon needs a tax system that will fund • Today, nearly 5,000 Oregonians with disabilities are state services desired by its citizens. served through a private community system that pro- vides them with jobs and homes.Measure 15 will force Measure #15 does not deal with the real problems facing that system to disappear. state funding of state services. It doesn't even provide us with bandaids. (This information furnished by Ray Phelps,Treasurer,No on Measure THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OREGON 15:Committee for Effective Government.) OPPOSES MEASURE#15 (This information furnished by Cheri Unger.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the mentby the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 114 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Protect Public Safety Human Services Destroyed Vote No on Measure 15 Measure 15 hurts Those Most in Need Opposing Ballot Measure 15 doesn't mean one opposes edu- In 1993, the state of Oregon investigated 25,227 reports of cation. Everyone realizes the importance of a good education for abused and neglected children. From those reports, 8,423 our children and for our state's future. But Ballot Measure 15 is Oregon children were found to be victims of physical, sexual not the answer. and emotional abuse or neglect. As a District Attorney, I know the importance of being able to If Measure 15 passes, the Children's Services Division may lock up criminals and keep them locked up. I know how often face cuts so deep that reports of abuse of children older than criminals get out and repeat their violent acts against the com- age 5 may not be able to be addressed.Of the 2,552 reported munity. I have often been frustrated when overcrowded jails and victims of sexual abuse in 1993, 579 were under age 5. It is prisons mean inmates get an early release.We could see more frightening to think what would happen to the vast majority of of this if Measure 15 passes. children needing protection if investigations had to be reduced so substantially. If you force the state to fund schools first, you will see a reduction in programs that benefit children and guarantee public As people who care about abused children and their families, safety. In the next budget you could see cuts in prison funding we wonder what would happen to the teen who,after being beat- that will put more criminals out on the streets.Also,child protec- en by her father,finally reveals that he has been molesting her tion services and support programs for abused children will face for years if there is no one to respond to such a situation? One reductions. can only imagine that the abuse might certainly continue or that, if the victim did not get the treatment that she needed,she would That will make our communities less safe,and do a disservice Possibly be directly or indirectly involved in the abuse of her own to many children in our state. children. Our intervention now does change lives today and those of the next generation. I would rather see an attempt to balance all the resources of please help protect and provide services to all of the state than to exempt education and put public safety at risk. Oregon's vulnerable children... Measure 15 goes too far! We need a balanced approach to solve Oregon's problems Vote No on Measure 15. and to ensure the public's safety. Vote no on Measure 15 (This information furnished by Ray Phelps,Treasurer,No on Measure 15:Committee for Effective Government.) Dale W.Penn Marion County District Attorney (This information furnished by Dale W.Penn,Marion County District Attorney.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does riot constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 115 CONTINUED Official 1994 Genetal Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 15 Backdoor to a Sales Tax VOTE NO ON MEASURE 15 Don't Be Fooled We cannot consider education in a vacuum.The challenges fac- Who Will Measure 15 Hurt? ing kids today require life skills that enable them to learn in school. Many kids in the education system do not have the kind Measure 15 pits Oregonians against each other in a scramble of support system at home that fosters these skills. How can f these students be prepared to learn when they arrive at school, or scarce tax dollars for police protection, programs for the elderly,our state's colleges and universities and other important even a very good school, if they are hungry, tired, abused, homeless,dealing with drug or alcohol problems, mental illness, programs. or any number of other distractions and crises? And how can a school reach its potential if these crises exist, pulling teachers' Measure 15 does not solve our state's budget problems. attention away from the rest of the class? Measure 15 tries to get voters to write a bad check for school funding.The money is not there to pay for it.Oregon taxpayers Measure 15 would not ensure quality education. will pay for Measure 15 either through higher taxes or reduced services. With more students receiving less comprehensive care,teachers will spend more time dealing with "problem children" and less Measure 15 mentions education, but it neglects to mention the time teaching. negative impact it will have on each and Oregonian. Look at what will happen to our state if Measure 15 passes and each program takes its fair share of the cuts. Measure 15 will eliminate needed care for many students. It will force state cuts of 24-29%for all other state services. The Oregon State Police would lose 225 personnel - resulting in a significant decrease in the visibility of state troopers on Services that help children and facilitate learning could be cut: Oregon highways. Fewer troopers on the street means fewer crimes solved. • Child Protective Services • Health Care At lease one of Oregon's state prisons would have to close, . Healthy Start most likely Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, the state's . Developmentally Disabled and Children's Mental Health second largest prison. • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment for Youth The choices are bleak for our kids who want to go on to • Youth Gang Intervention Oregon's colleges and universities.Tuition will rise by 60%by 1997 or 8,000 of our kids will have to be turned away from these And many more valuable programs and services. schools. We need to resolve the state school funding crisis. However, Service for the Elderly & Disables, Help for the Mentally 111, Measure 15 would only reduce the apparent need to restructure Child Abuse Prevention Programs, and Oregon's Parole & the state revenue system and never build partnerships to Probation Programs all would be harmed. address the problem at hand–increasing available revenue.Only in working together can we build healthy communities and a Who Will Measure 15 Help? healthy state.We can find a better solution. Vote no on Measure 15. (This information furnished by Ray Phelps,Treasurer,No on Measure 15.Committee for Effective Government.) (This information furnished by Jerry Bieberle,Human Services Coalition of Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 116 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Vote NO on Measure 15 FIGHT CRIME BY VOTING NO ON MEASURE 15 Measure 15 Costs Taxpayers More The Oregon Corrections Division currently houses 6,700 inmates Through higher taxes or reduced services,Measure 15 will force and monitors 26,000 ex-convicts on parole, probation or in a taxpayers to pay more.This measure does not solve our state's post-prison program. These criminals owe a debt to society. budget problems. Instead, Measure 15 pits Oregonians against Without proper punishment,offenders will repeat their actions to each other in a scramble for police protection,higher education, the risk of property and lives of law-abiding citizens of Oregon. youth gang intervention, and children's mental health services among many others. If Measure 15 passes, state funding for the Oregon Corrections Division would be cut.That means: Measure 15 Hurts Oregonians Schools do not operate in isolation.Schools have to be support- • Closure of the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in ed by strong communities. Our communities will suffer due to Pendleton,the state's second largest correctional institution. significant cuts in valuable social programs like Community Health Services,Child Protective Services,Aid to School-Based . Closure of all recently built institutions including Snake River, Clinics and the Oregon Health Plan. Services for the elderly and Shutter Creek,Powder River and Columbia River. children alike will be decimated by Measure 15. Measure 15 Cuts Law Enforcement • If Measures 10 and 11 pass,forcing people convicted of cer- tain felonies to serve the mandatory minimum sentence, and More crimes will go unsolved because fewer police will be on the require 15-year-olds to stand trial as adults for certain street. At least one prison - probably Oregon's second largest felonies,the number of convicted criminals entering state pris- one - will close, putting more criminals on the street. Fewer ons will dramatically increase, forcing those inmates not sub- police and social services with more criminals on the street is not iect to these laws into early release. good for Oregonians and their children. Oregonians cannot risk opening our communities to hardened Measure 15 Solves Nothing criminals. Enforcing the laws of Oregon against criminal offend- The state's school funding crisis will not be resolved by Measure ers is essential to maintaining a safe society. Fight crime by vot- 15. Only by working together can we make Oregon schools ing No on Measure 15. healthy again. Measure 15 is short-sighted and harmful to Oregonians. (This information furnished by Ray Phelps, Treasurer,No on Measure Vote NO on Measure 15 15:Committee for Effective Government.) (This information furnished by Marie Evans,Executive Director,National Association of Social Workers.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 117 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION JUST SAY NO!IT GOES TOO FAR VOTE NO ON MEASURE 15 • Measure 15 just goes too far. Measure 15 is not the solution for Oregon's future-it masquer- ades as a quick fix, but creates more problems than it solves. It takes over $700 million away from other vital state pro- Measure 15 will hurt children and their families. Most severely grams,such as those that provide critical services to children hurt would be those Oregon citizens, both children and adults with severe developmental disabilities. Adults with disabilities with severe developmental disabilities. who now work and pay taxes would no longer be able to do SO. What is Measure 15? • Measure 15 hurts our children. Measure 15 siphons off more than $700 million General Fund tax dollars for elementary and secondary education at the When you take away the support services for adults with expense of other vital services. developmental services you are taking away the future for children with disabilities.No future home where they might live • Services such as those serving children and adults with devel- independently, no future job where they can work, earn, and opmental disabilities. pay taxes. • Vocational services that foster independence for people with • Oregon's most vulnerable citizens will be at risk. disabilities and permit people with disabilities to work and pay taxes could be eliminated. Oregon has a comprehensive community-based system that provides people with disabilities the support systems they • Residential services that provide shelter and food for people need to live as independently as possible.Measure 15 threat- with severe disabilities could be drastically cut back. ens to dismantle that entire system. The statewide community-based system that provides jobs • Health Care Threatened and shelter to people with disabilities could disappear. Preventive health care services for pregnant low income While we all recognize the need to find a stable source of fund- women could be threatened. Preventive health care and good ing for K-14,the Education First initiative is a misguided attempt prenatal care results in higher quality of life and direct savings to protect schools at the expense of other vital public programs. to all Oregonians Measure 15's school funding formula would take 25 cents out of every dollar in the State's General Fund-money used for police, JUST SAY NO TO MEASURE 15!IT GOES TOO FAR courts,prisons,higher education,senior services and the critical programs that serve citizens with disabilities. (This information furnished by Sandi Noel,Interim Executive Director, Only by working together can we solve the problems that face The Arc of Oregon.) our state.Measure 15 just goes too far. (This information furnished by Bud Thoune,Executive Director,United Cerebral Palsy Assoc.of Oregon and SW Washington.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 118 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION VOTE NO ON MEASURE 151 Measure 15 is about putting school employees first. Not kids. Kids are just the bait. Educators are simply tugging at your MEASURE 15 HURTS OUR COMMUNITIES heartstrings with the same old line. Don't get hooked. It's your Just as communities require healthy schools to flourish, so do family budget that will sink if you take the bait. schools require healthy communities to flourish.The loss of pub- lic safety, senior services, child services, higher education and After all, these people are spending hundreds of thousands of others programs will hurt our communities. Measure 15 under- dollars to defeat a ballot measure which would require them to cuts the health of our communities. pay just 6%toward their pension premiums.They get more than generous pensions and can retire at age 55, or after just thirty MEASURE 15 HURTS OREGON'S years of work. Can you? They also claim that more money is COLLEGES&UNIVERSITIES needed for the classroom,but won't agree to a pay freeze or any other fringe benefit concessions. Many of our children won't be able to go to college in Oregon. Measure 15 will cut higher education by 25% forcing increases Measure 15 implies that educators are more important than in tuition and limiting access to students.Thousands of our kids nurses,firefighters,police and prison guards.We disagree. will be denied access to their own state colleges and universi- ties. Measure 15 seeks to define"education"as limited to K-14. Education at all levels should be supported without harming our There has never been a valid study that showed that spending communities, our workforce and our children. Education in more money resulted in a better education for kids. today's world does not stop at high school or even community college. We respect the need for teachers,however they should not have a better claim on the budget pie than other public service MEASURE 15 HURTS OREGON'S WORKFORCE providers. Oregon relies upon its workforce to make it competitive in today's national and international marketplaces. More and more Vote No on Measure'15. jobs are requiring college degrees. By significantly diminishing the state's higher education programs, Measure 15 makes it much harder for Oregonians to compete for these higher paying jobs. (This information furnished by Ruth Bendl, Washington County E.LE.1.0.) MEASURE 15 HURTS OUR KIDS Many children depend on other state programs such as Youth Gang Intervention, Child Protective Services, Childhood Immunization, and the Oregon Health Plan. Measure 15 would result in dramatic reductions in these and many other General Fund programs which serve children. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 15! (This information furnished by Vic Savicki,President,Association of Oregon Faculties.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 119 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 15 Measure No. 15 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MEASURE 15 PUTS KIDS AND TAXPAYERS LAST Measure 15 will hurt the state prison system. Measure 15 is one of the most irresponsible ideas we have I am a corrections officer in the Oregon State Prison System come across. and we cannot afford the cutbacks that Measure 15 will force. Measure 15 removes virtually all accountability from the If each state agency takes its fair share of cuts, we will have public education system. It takes the most expensive item in to shut down at least one of the state's prison. Of all the prison "the state budget, public education, and guarantees those con- facilities, only one of the smallest, Powder River, has any bed trolling that system, the teachers union, 60-80 percent of the space.The rest are at,or have already exceeded capacity. state budget. The underfunded probation and parole programs will have to Measure 15 is both a blank check and permanent job security be slashed even more deeply, leaving more convicted criminals act for school employees. It gives the Oregon Education in unsupervised situations. Association,the statewide teachers union,virtual control of the state budget and assures school employees lifetime At a time that crime has become a much greater concern for inflation-proof salary increases. Oregonians,Measure 15 moves us in the wrong direction. In fact, the teachers unions are the primary backers of the I am proud to be a corrections officer and a member of the measure, paying petition circulators $1.00 or more per sig- Oregon Public Employees Union.I am opposed to Measure 15. nature to place the measure on the ballot. Granted, voters have little confidence in the State Legislature, (This information furnished by Richard R.Ogden,Correctional Corporal, but turning the state budget over to the most powerful, well- Oregon Public Employees Union.) financed public employee union in the state is hardly a reason- able alternative. Educating our children is far too important a responsibility to transfer to a labor union that exists primar- ily to get pay raises for school employees. But more importantly, Measure 15 breaks a cardinal rule of good government: It dedicates funds.Locking a specific budget into the state constitution and automatically increasing it with inflation removes all accountability and oversight. Taxpayers and voters literally would lose control of the state budget. While public education is a high priority of government, it is not the only priority.Measure 15 will force drastic cuts in public safe- ty budgets such as prisons and corrections, gang intervention, drug abuse programs,as well as programs for the needy,elderly and handicapped. Measure 15 makes one wonder if the OEA even has a conscience. Oregon's Fiscal Policy Analysis Division says Measure 15 will cost state taxpayers an additional $707.6 million per year. Measure 15 is not only a bad idea, it is a very expensive bad idea. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 15 (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United PAC.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 120 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General (a) his or her medical diagnosis; Election,November 8,1994. (b) his or her prognosis; (c) the potential risks associated with taking the medica- tion TITLE th to be prescribed; (d) the probable result of taking the medication to be pre- scribed; �* ALLOWS TERMINALLY ILL ADULTS TO OBTAIN (e) the feasible alternatives, including, but not limited to, V PRESCRIPTION FOR LETHAL DRUGS comfort care,hospice care and pain control. (8) "Medically confirmed" means the medical opinion of the QUESTION: Shall law allow terminally ill adult patients voluntary attending physician has been confirmed by a consulting physi- informed choice to obtain physician's prescription for drugs to cian who has examined the patient and the patient's relevant end life? medical records. (9) "Patient" means a person who is under the care of a SUMMARY: Adopts law. Allows terminally ill adult Oregon resi- physician. dents voluntary informed choice to obtain physician's prescrip- (10)"Physician" means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy tion for drugs to end life.Removes criminal penalties for qualify licensed to practice medicine by the Board of Medical Examiners ing physician-assisted suicide. Applies when physicians predict' for the State of Oregon. patient's death within 6 months.Requires: (11)"Qualified patient" means a capable adult who is a resi- 15-day waiting period; dent of Oregon and has satisfied the requirements of this Act in 2 oral, 1 written request; order to obtain a prescription for medication to end his or her life second physician's opinion; in a humane and dignified manner. counseling if either physician believes patient has mental' (12) "Terminal disease" means an incurable and irreversible disorder,impaired judgment from depression. disease that has been medically confirmed and will, within rea- Person has choice whether to notify next of kin.'Health care sonable medical judgment,produce death within six(6)months. providers immune from civil,criminal liability for good faith com- SECTION 2 pliance. WRITTEN REQUEST FOR MEDICATION TO END ONE'S LIFE ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:No financial effect on state IN A HUMANE AND DIGNIFIED MANNER or local government expenditures or revenues. §2.01 WHO MAY INITIATE A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR MED- ICATION THE OREGON DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT An adult who is capable, is a resident of Oregon, and has been determined by the attending physician and consulting SECTION 1 physician to be suffering from a terminal disease, and who has voluntarily expressed his or her wish to die, may make a written GENERAL PROVISIONS request for medication for the purpose of ending his or her life in §1.01 DEFINITIONS a humane and dignified manner in accordance with this Act. The following words and phrases, whenever used in this §2.02 FORM OF THE WRITTEN REQUEST Act,shall have the following meanings: (1) A valid request for medication under this Act shall be in (1) "Adult" means an individual who is 18 years of age or substantially the form described in Section 6 of this Act, signed older. and dated by the patient and witnessed by at least two individu- (2) "Attending physician" means the physician who has pri- als who, in the presence of the patient, attest that to the best of mary responsibility for the care of the patient and treatment of their knowledge and belief the patient is capable, acting volun- the patient's terminal disease. tarily,and is not being coerced to sign the request. (3) "Consulting physician"means a physician who is qualified (2) One of the witnesses shall be a person who is not: by specialty or experience to make a professional diagnosis and (a) A relative of the patient by blood, marriage or adop- prognosis regarding the patient's disease. tion; (4) "Counseling" means a consultation between a state (b) A person who at the time the request is signed would licensed psychiatrist or psychologist and a patient for the pur- be entitled to any portion of the estate of the qualified pose of determining whether the patient is suffering from a psy- patient upon death under any will or by operation of chiatric or psychological disorder, or depression causing law;or impaired judgment. (c) An owner,operator or employee of a health care facil- (5) "Health care provider"means a person licensed,certified, ity where the qualified patient is receiving medical or otherwise authorized or permitted by the law of this State to treatment or is a resident. administer health care in the ordinary course of business or (3) The patient's attending physician at the time the request practice of a profession,and includes a health care facility. is signed shall not be a witness. (6) "Incapable"means that in the opinion of a court or in the (4) If the patient is a patient in a long term care facility at the opinion of the patient's attending physician or consulting physi- time the written request is made, one of the witnesses shall be cian,a patient lacks the ability to make and communicate health an individual designated by the facility and having the qualifica- care decisions to health care providers,including communication tions specified by the Department of Human Resources by rule. through persons familiar with the patient's manner of communi- cating if those persons are available. Capable means not inca- SECTION 3 pable. SAFEGUARDS (7) "Informed decision" means a decision by a qualified patient,to request and obtain a prescription to end his or her life §3.01 ATTENDING PHYSICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES in a humane and dignified manner,that is based on an apprecia- The attending physician shall: tion of the relevant facts and after being fully informed by the (1) Make the initial determination of whether a patient has a attending physician of: 121 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 terminal disease,is capable,and has made the request voluntar- than fifteen(15)days after making the initial oral request.At the ily; time the qualified patient makes his or her second oral request, (2) Inform the patient of: the attending physician shall offer the patient an opportunity to (a) his or her medical diagnosis; rescind the request. (b) his or her prognosis; §3.07 RIGHT TO RESCIND REQUEST (c) the potential risks associated with taking the medica- A patient may rescind his or her request at any time and in tion to be prescribed; any manner without regard to his or her mental state. No pre- (d) the probable result of taking the medication to be pre- scription for medication under this Act may be written without the scribed; attending physician offering the qualified patient an opportunity (e) the feasible alternatives, including, but not limited to, to rescind the request. comfort care,hospice care and pain control. §3.08 WAITING PERIODS (3) Refer the patient to a consulting physician for medical confirmation of the diagnosis, and for a determination that the No less than fifteen (15) days shall elapse between the patient is capable and acting voluntarily; patient's initial oral request and the writing of a prescription (4) Refer the patient for counseling if appropriate pursuant to under this Act. No less than 48 hours shall elapse between the Section 3.03; patient's written request and the writing of a prescription under this Act. (5) Request that the patient notify next of kin; (6) Inform the patient that he or she has an opportunity to § 3.09 MEDICAL RECORD DOCUMENTATION REQUIRE- rescind the request at any time and in any manner,and offer the MENTS patient an opportunity to rescind at the end of the 15 day waiting The following shall be documented or filed in the patient's period pursuant to Section 3.06; medical record: (7) Verify, immediately prior to writing the prescription for (1) All oral requests by a patient for medication to end his or medication under this Act,that the patient is making an informed her life in a humane and dignified manner; decision: (2) All written requests by a patient for medication to end his (8) Fulfill the medical record documentation requirements of or her life in a humane and dignified manner; Section 3.09; (3) The attending physician's diagnosis and prognosis,deter- (9) Ensure that all appropriate steps are carried out in actor- mination that the patient is capable, acting voluntarily and has dance with this Act prior to writing a prescription for medication made an informed decision; to enable a qualified patient to end his or her life in a humane (4) The consulting physician's diagnosis and prognosis, and and dignified manner. verification that the patient is capable,acting voluntarily and has §3.02 CONSULTING PHYSICIAN CONFIRMATION made an informed decision; Before a patient is qualified under this Act,a consulting physi- (5) A report of the outcome and determinations made during cian shall examine the patient and his or her relevant medical counseling,if performed; records and confirm,in writing,the attending physician's diagno- (6) The attending physician's offer to the patient to rescind sis that the patient is suffering from a terminal disease,and veri- his or her request at the time of the patient's second oral request fy that the patient is capable, is acting voluntarily and has made pursuant to Section 3.06;and an informed decision. (7) A note by the attending physician indicating that all requirements under this Act have been met and indicating the §3.03 COUNSELING REFERRAL steps taken to carry out the request, including a notation of the If in the opinion of the attending physician or the consulting medication prescribed. physician a patient may be suffering from a psychiatric or psy- chological disorder, or depression causing impaired judgment, either physician shall refer the patient for counseling. No med- Only requests made by Oregon residents,under this Act,shall ication to end a patient's life in a humane and dignified manner be granted. shall be prescribed until the person performing the counseling determines that the patient is not suffering from a psychiatric or §3.11 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS psychological disorder, or depression causing impaired judg- (1) The Health Division shall annually review a sample of ment. records maintained pursuant to this Act. (2) The Health Division shall make rules to facilitate the col- §3.04 INFORMED DECISION lection of information regarding compliance with this Act. The No person shall receive a prescription for medication to end information collected shall not be a,public record and may not be his or her life in a humane and dignified manner unless he or made available for inspection by the public. she has made an informed decision as defined in Section (3) The Health Division shall generate and make available to 1.01(7).Immediately prior to writing a prescription for medication the public an annual statistical report of information collected under this Act, the attending physician shall verify that the under Section 3.11(2)of this Act. patient is making an informed decision. §3.05 FAMILY NOTIFICATION §3.12 EFFECT ON CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS,CONTRACTS AND STATUTES The attending physician shall ask the patient to notify next of (1) No provision in a contract, will or other agreement, kin of his or her request for medication pursuant to this Act. A whether written or oral, to the extent the provision would affect patient who declines or is unable to notify next of kin shall not whether a person may make or rescind a request for medication have his or her request denied for that reason. to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner,shall be valid. §3.06 WRITTEN AND ORAL REQUESTS (2) No obligation owing under any currently existing contract In order to receive a prescription for medication to end his or shall be conditioned or affected by the making or rescinding of a her life in a humane and dignified manner, a qualified patient request, by a person, for medication to end his or her life in a shall have made an oral request and a written request,and reit- humane and dignified manner. erate the oral request to his or her attending physician no less 122 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 §3.13 INSURANCE OR ANNUITY POLICIES SECTION 6 The sale,procurement,or issuance of any life,health,or acci- FORM OF THE REQUEST dent insurance or annuity policy or the rate charged for any poli- cy shall not be conditioned upon or affected by the making or §6.01 FORM OF THE REQUEST rescinding of a request,by a person,for medication to end his or A request for a medication as authorized by this act shall be in her life in a humane and dignified manner. Neither shall a quali- substantially the following form: fied patient's act of ingesting medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner have an effect upon a life,health, or accident insurance or annuity policy. REQUEST FOR MEDICATION §3.14 CONSTRUCTION OF ACT TO END MY LIFE IN A HUMANE AND DIGNIFIED MANNER Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize a physician or any other person to end a patient's life by lethal injection, I, am an adult of sound mind. mercy killing or active euthanasia. Actions taken in accordance with this Act shall not,for any purpose,constitute suicide,assist- I am suffering from ed suicide,mercy killing or homicide,under the law. which my attending physician has determined is a terminal dis- ease and which has been medically confirmed by a consulting SECTION 4 physician. IMMUNITIES AND LIABILITIES I have been fully informed of my diagnosis, prognosis, the §4.01 IMMUNITIES nature of medication to be prescribed and potential associated risks,the expected result,and the feasible alternatives,including Except as provided in Section 4.02: comfort care,hospice care and pain control. (1) No person shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or I request that my attending physician prescribe medication professional disciplinary action for participating in good faith that will end my life in a humane and dignified manner. compliance with this Act. This includes being present when a qualified patient takes the prescribed medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner. INITIAL ONE: (2) No professional organization or association, or health I have informed my family of my decision and taken care provider, may subject a person to censure, discipline,sus- their opinions into consideration. pension,loss of license,loss of privileges,loss of membership or I have decided not to inform my family of my decision. other penalty for participating or refusing to participate in good faith compliance with this Act. I have no family to inform of my decision. (3) No request by a patient for or provision by an attending I understand that I have the right to rescind this request at any physician of medication in good faith compliance with the provi- time. sions of this Act shall constitute neglect for any purpose of law or I understand the full import of this request and I expect to die provide the sole basis for the appointment of a guardian or con- when I take the medication to be prescribed. servator. (4) No health care provider shall be under any duty,whether I make this request voluntarily and without reservation, and I by contract, by statute or by any other legal requirement to par- accept full moral responsibility for my actions. ticipate in the provision to a qualified patient of medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner. If a health care Signed: provider is unable or unwilling to carry out a patient's request under this Act,and the patient transfers his or her care to a new health care provider,the prior health care provider shall transfer, Dated: upon request,a copy of the patient's relevant medical records to the new health care provider. §4.02 LIABILITIES DECLARATION OF WITNESSES (1) A person who without authorization of the patient willfully We declare that the person signing this request: alters or forges a request for medication or conceals or destroys (a)Is personally known to us or has provided proof of identity; a rescission of that request with the intent or effect of causing the patient's death shall be guilty of a Class A felony. (b)Signed this request in our presence; (2) A person who coerces or exerts undue influence on a (c)Appears to be of sound mind and not under duress,fraud patient to request medication for the purpose of ending the or undue influence; patient's life, or to destroy a rescission of such a request, shall (d) Is not a patient for whom either of us is attending physi- be guilty of a Class A felony. clan. (3) Nothing in this Act limits further liability for civil damages resulting from other negligent conduct or intentional misconduct b Witness 1/Date y any person. (4) The penalties in this Act do not preclude criminal penal- ties applicable under other law for conduct which is inconsistent Witness 2/Date with the provisions of this Act. NOTE:One witness shall not be a relative(by blood,marriage or SECTION 5 adoption)of the person signing this request,shall not be entitled to any portion of the person's estate upon death and shall not SEVERABILITY own,operate or be employed at a health care facility where the person is a patient or resident. If the patient is an inpatient at a §5.01 SEVERABILITY health care facility, one of the witnesses shall be an individual Any section of this Act being held invalid as to any person or designated by the facility. circumstance shall not affect the application of any other section of this Act which can be given full effect without the invalid sec- tion or application. 123 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 a EXPLANATORY STATEMENT This measure does not authorize lethal injection,mercy killing or active euthanasia. Actions taken in accordance with this urea- sure shall not constitute suicide, assisted suicide, mercy killing This measure would allow an informed and capable adult resi- or homicide,under the law. dent of Oregon, who is terminally ill and within six months of Anyone coercing or exerting undue influence on a patient to death,to voluntarily request a prescription for medication to take request medication, or altering or forging a request for medica- his or her life. The measure allows a physician to prescribe a tion,is guilty of a Class A felony. lethal dose of medication when conditions of the measure are met.The physician and others may be present if the medication is taken. Committee Members: Appointed by: The process begins when the patient makes the request of his or Barbara Coombs Lee Chief Petitioners her physician,who shall: Eli Stutsman Chief Petitioners Pat McCormick* Secretary of State • Determine if the patient is terminally ill, is capable of mak- William E.Petty,M.D.* Secretary of State ing health care decisions,and has made the request volun- Mitzi Naucler Members of the Committee tarily. • Inform the patient of his or her diagnosis and prognosis;the *Member dissents(does not concur with explanatory statement) risks and results of taking the medication;and alternatives, including comfort care,hospice care,and pain control. (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the • Ask that the patient notify next of kin, but not deny the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) request if the patient declines or is unable to notify next of kin. • Inform the patient that he or she has an opportunity to rescind the request at any time,in any manner. • Refer the patient for counseling,if appropriate. • Refer the patient to a consulting physician. A consulting physician, who is qualified by specialty or experi- ence, must confirm the diagnosis and determine that the patient is capable and acting voluntarily. If either physician believes that the patient might be suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder,or from depression causing impaired judgment,the physician must refer the patient to a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist for counseling. The psychiatrist or psychologist must determine that the patient does not suffer from such a disorder before medication may be pre- scribed. The measure requires two oral and one written requests. The written request requires two witnesses attesting that the patient is acting voluntarily. At least one witness must not be a relative or heir of the patient. At least fifteen days must pass from the time of the initial oral request and 48 hours must pass from the time of the written request before the prescription may be written. Before writing the prescription, the attending physician must again verify the patient is making a voluntary and informed request, and offer the patient the opportunity to rescind the request. Additional provisions of the measure are: • Participating physicians must be licensed in Oregon. • The physician must document in the patient's medical record that all requirements have been met. The State Health Division must review samples of those records and make statistical reports available to the public. • Those who comply with the requirements of the measure are protected from prosecution and professional discipline. • Any physician or health care provider may decline to partic-, ipate. 124 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hiet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR My name is Patty Rosen.I live in Bend and work as a medical Those of us who wrote Measure 16 are family members who educator.In 1986,my 26-year-old daughter Jody was diagnosed helped loved ones end heir lives. with terminal bone cancer.Operations,chemotherapy and radia- counselors physicians n nurses caring dying patients . . . tion treatments did nothing to help Jody.Jody knew the remain clergy 9 der of her life would be spent dying...in agonizing pain...with- patients and their families. out hope. We are terminally ill people who believe it is our right--not the government's--to,decide when and how our lives should end. Jody withstood the pain and mental anguish as best she Measure 16 allows dying patients who are rational,capa- could,putting on a brave face for everyone.As the cancer grew, ble of making health care decisions,and acting voluntarily, Jody developed tumors under her skin.I could no longer comfort the right to request a prescription for life-ending medica- my daughter with a hug.It was just too painful for her. tion. Bedridden, unable to touch and be touched, unable to con- Under Measure 16,only the dying person may self-adminis- verse without pain,heavily drugged and hating it,Jody asked for ter the medication: my help in ending her life. Measure 16 does not allow lethal injection, mercy killing, or "suicide machines." For several months, I resisted,as most mothers would.Could Measure 16 allows family members and physicians to be pre- there be a miracle cure?Or a new treatment? sent when the medication is taken. Requirements and safeguards under Measure 16: I finally agreed to help her when she told me after another The process begins when an adult Oregon patient in the last painful chemotherapy session,"Mom,this isn't working. I'm only six months of life makes a voluptuary, oral request to the physi- doing this for you.Won't you let me go please?" cian. The physician must: I cried,but I finally agreed.She took the necessary medication . Determine the patient is mentally competent and acting vol- herself and I was there when she fell asleep for the last time. untarily. • Get second physician's opinion on the diagnosis, life Did I break the laws of government?Yes. expectancy and mental competency of the patient. Inform the patient of all options including hospice, comfort care and pain control Did 1 break the more important unwritten laws of love and Encourage the patient to notify family. parenthood?NO! • Refer the patient for counseling if either physician believes the patient may suffer from mental illness or depression As Jody died, I crawled into bed with her. For the first time in causing impaired judgment. months, I was able to hold my daughter in my arms as she died Additional Safeguards: in peace. 15-day waiting period. • Written request signed by the patient, witnessed by two Jody was a concerned, and caring person who knew exactly persons, at least one who is not a blood relative or heir to what she wanted. It was her right as a capable, rational adult to he person's estate. choose her time of death. Jody would have wanted Ballot Measure 16 to pass, if not to help her,to help the next person • i g the presor g period from filing the written request to writ- like her. • Establishes reporting requirements to the Health Department. Please vote yes on Ballot Measure 16. . Punishes as Class A felony attempts to force or coerce someone to request medication to end life. Patti Rosen . Does not limit civil liability for medical malpractice, inten- Bend,Oregon tional misconduct or negligence. Vote Yes on Measure 16. (This information furnished by Geoff Sugarman,Oregon Right to Die.) (This information furnished by Geoff Sugarman,Oregon Right to Die.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 125 CONTINUED Official 1894 Ge eras Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures =Measure o. 16 , Measure No. 16 nn�ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Why Measure 16 must pass now: For 16 years I have worked with dying people and their fami- lies,as parish minister,hospital and hospice chaplain,and coun- Today, current law forces physicians and family members to selor to elders. secretly help their loved ones die. There are no guidelines, no safeguards and no reporting requirements to protect the patient I have seen more death than most people see in a lifetime, and the family. and I believe we need to pass Measure 16- the Oregon Death with Dignity Act. Other times, dying people in unbearable physical pain and mental anguish often end their lives violently and alone. Their In the Bible,five people are reported to have ended their own actions exclude their family and physician. lives (I Sam 31, II Sam 17, 1 Kings 16, Matt 27)and the fact of their action is simply reported with no moral judgment implied;at Current laws are unconstitutional, unenforceable and no point is condemnation expressed for their having done so. uncaring about the needs of dying patients. Knowing the authorities were eager to silence Him, Jesus • In Washington State,a federal judge ruled a ban on helping was, in effect, choosing death by returning their that fateful terminally ill people die is unconstitutional. Oregon and Passover season.When finally He was crucified, His dying took Washington laws are similar. six hours, an agonizing death but one that normally took 24 • In Michigan, Dr. Kevorkian was acquitted by a jury of his hours or more to accomplish. peers. • In Redding,California,a prosecutor declined to file charges I have sat at the bedsides of people suffering days, weeks, against a physician who admitted he helped a patient die. even months before their inevitable deaths and wondered about the duration of Jesus' agony. Whether it was an act of will, an intervention by God or perhaps even the Roman centurion's Oregonians can resolve this problem by passing Measure 16: spear, Jesus' agony was cut unusually and mercifully short, a Measure 16 recognizes the fundamental right of dying fact for which I am deeply grateful. patients to choose a humane and dignified death. At the same time, Measure 16 enacts guidelines and safeguards to protect patients and their families. There is nothing shameful about death; it is the natural.order of things as created by God. Neither Jesus nor the Bible Endorsements and support from across the political spec- espouse physical life as always being the highest good. � trum for Measure 16: It is a fine line between reverence for life and idolatry of life. * The Oregon Democratic Party * The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon The Reverend Sallierae Henderson * Oregon Right to Privacy * Audrey McCall,widow of former Gov.Tom McCall Organizations maintaining neutrality: (This information/umished by Geoff Sugarman,Oregon Right to Die.) In other states, counterparts of these groups often led the public fight against death with dignity legislation. After studying Measure 16,the following groups chose to remain neutral: * Oregon Medical Association * Oregon Health Care Association * Oregon Hospice Association * Oregon Pharmacists Association Vote Yes on Measure 16. Vote Yes on getting government out of this important per- sonal decision. Vote Yes on returning control of end of life decisions where it belongs—with the dying person. Vote Yes on Measure 16. (This information furnished by Geoff Sugarman,Oregon Right to Die.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 126 CONTINUED f Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION My name is Edythe Steinbock. Several years ago, my hus- C.Everett Koop Urges a NO vote band, Multnomah County Circuit Judge Iry Steinbock,was.diag- nosed with digestive cancer. Despite every effort, Irv's condition As former United States Surgeon General, I have worked first gradually worsened until he was forced to spend his final days in hand in developing health care policies. Many proposed policies the hospital. at first sound like good ideas, but in fact are very dangerous. Measure 16 is one of those policies. I urge you to vote NO for Iry wanted to die in a humane and dignified way, just as he these reasons: lived his life. He decided to end his life with medication and his • Measure 16 confuses the role of physicians in our doctor agreed to help. society. Doctors have an ethical and professional responsibility to sustain life when possible. Measure 16 would create an envi- Iry asked our Rabbi if in God's eyes his action would be a sin. ronment where physician-assisted suicide becomes the first line Irv's Rabbi gave his blessings and told Iry he would be willing to of defense against terminal diseases, resulting in final and fatal be present when Iry took the medication. decisions. The medical profession cannot be society's healer and killer at the same time. • Measure 16 prescribes suicide as a treatment for dis- We told our children. They agreed it was their fathers deci- sion ease. A patient's request for suicide is a signal that certain and they would certainly be there to support him. needs are not being met.Most likely,the patient is suffering from unnecessary pain or treatable depression. Doctors too often fail The prescription was written and filled. Because Iry was in a to dispense adequate pain management.The solution is to pro- Catholic hospital,he knew he could not take the life-ending med- vide mental health treatment or better pain management, not ication there. drugs for suicide. This is the time for the doctor to be the patient's support,not his/her killer. Iry decided to die at home. • Measure 16 is ripe for abuse.The so-called safeguards built into Measure 16 are inadequate.Patients remain vulnerable to outside pressures to choose suicide. Physicians are required The night before Iry was to come home, he passed away in only to suggest the patient notify family members, leaving many his sleep. I think the relief he felt knowing that it would soon be to choose suicide without the support of loved ones. over allowed him the peace to die. He was in control of his final . Measure 16 strikes at the most vulnerable. Cost con- day.He was at peace.For that l thank God. tainment is a positive and necessary step towards health care reform. However, in this environment Measure 16 is dangerous. Iry and I had talked often about death with dignity and the Poor,elderly,frail and disabled patients will be the victims if the need to change the law.Although he was a conservative judge, "choice"to die becomes the"duty"to die. we both believed with great conviction that government and reli- Passing Measure 16 would make Oregon the first jurisdiction gious institutions should not inhibit the rights of rational, dying in the world to legalize physician-assisted suicide. Even in adults who wish to end their suffering. Holland where assisted suicide is out of control,it is still illegal.It is bad policy that could have deadly results. Iry would have been a strong supporter of Measure 16.That's why I'm working as a volunteer on the campaign. If I can help one person die at peace . . . in control . . .then we have done (This information furnished by C.Everett Koop,M.D.,Former Surgeon well. General of the United States.) Please Vote Yes on Ballot Measure 16. Return to dying people the right to control their own end-of-life decisions. Edythe Steinbock, Portland,Oregon (This information furnished by Geoff Sugarman,Oregon Right to Die.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 127 CONTINUED Official 1994 Ge eral Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION It's a myth that the terminally ill Doctors say Measure 16 must suffer from chronic pain will become"Duty to Die." [Note:Dr.Robert M.Julien is a pain management special- As physicians, we feel compelled to warn voters about the ist -- he's an anesthesiologist and pharmacologist at a dangerous precedent that would be set if Measure 16 passes. Portland hospital -- and a medical college professor. His Physicians are taught to treat disease and injury, to relieve text book on drug education has been widely used for 20 suffering, to comfort and care for patients. Society has viewed years.] physicians as healers.Measure 16 would irrevocably change the relationship between doctor and patient. If assisted suicide is My daily job is helping patients survive surgery and cope with legalized, it could become a primary treatment option, replacing pain.I oppose Measure 16 on medical grounds. comfort care and pain management. Patients don't need to suffer pain: Death diagnosis can be wrong. The argument that terminally ill patients should kill themselves because they are in intractable pain is an argument based on Measure 16 states that only patients with less than six months ignorance. We have available new medical techniques that can to live qualify for the life-ending drugs. But no one really knows eliminate chronic pain for terminally ill patients.These new tech- how long a person will live -- including doctors.A misdiagnosis niques allow the terminally ill to maintain a good quality of life in could result in premature suicide depriving patients and families their final days, comfortable and free of the undesired side of valuable time together. effects of drugs. These new procedures are in use in Oregon and doctors are Abuses can go undetected. greatly improving their compassionate care of the terminally ill patient. In 1990, the federal government created the Agency for Under Measure 16, abuses of physician-assisted suicide could go undetected. Doctors would not be allowed to indicate Health Care Policy and Research. Educating physicians about new guidelines for pain management became the agency's first on the death certificate that a death was an assisted suicide. project.This started a revolution in pain management:a revolu- This would make it impossible for the Health Division or anyone tion which is eliminating any need for suicide as a final desper- ate step. A"duty to die?" Death drugs can cause suffering; As a drug educator, I oppose this Measure because it is bad The rising cost of health care will inevitably lead to increased medicine. It allows doctors to prescribe certain old-style barbitu- coercion of socially and economically vulnerable members of rates as lethal agents, placing patients at extreme risk because society. The "right-to-die"will become the duty-to-die. We must the action of these drugs is unpredictable and unreliable. It draw a line in favor of preserving good quality of life for peo- would be tragic for one to survive the suicide attempt and be left ple. in a vegetative state. As the legislation is written,there is no guarantee of success- Living wills work well in Oregon. ful suicide and even the proponents of the measure acknowl- edge that fact. Being left with neurological damage is certainly Current state law allows individuals to sign living wills, direct- not death with dignity. ing physicians to take a patient off life support systems. No one Vote NO on Measure 16. need die in pain or without control over their life ending deci- sions. Patients can refuse unwanted treatment and request and receive excellent comfort care at the end of life. (This information furnished by Dr.Robert M.Julien,M.D.,Ph.D.) We urge you to vote NO on Measure 16. Dr.Bill Petry,Gynecologic Oncologist Dr.Don Schroeder,Orthopaedic Physician and Surgeon Dr. Bill Toffler, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine (This information furnished by Donald J.Schroeder,M.O., William M. Petty,M.D.,William L.Toffler,M.D.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 19930r.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 19930r.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 128 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—StateWde Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Hospice Nurses Urge Compassion,Not Suicide Passage of Oregon's "Death with Dignity Act" would have the effect of classifying fatal drug overdoses as medical treatment.A As hospice nurses,we work with terminally ill patients eve ry- new"right'of Doctors to kill their patients would be established. you have been diagnosed with a terminal disease,it Family members and loved ones would not necessarily be told of day.Unless is difficult s know exactly how it feels. However,over the years the death until afterwards. There would be no requirement for reporting deaths to regulatory boards or agencies for investiga we have developed a very solid understanding of the emotions, pain and vulnerabilities that terminally ill patients face. It is lion of abuse. through this experience that we have developed a strong opposi- tion to Measure 16. A government report from the Netherlands shows horrible injus- Patients are scared after being diagnosed with a terminal tices of euthanasia in our own time. According to the 1991 disease. They are frightened of the pain they may encounter. Rammelink Report,the majority of deliberate euthanasia deaths They are terrified of how their illness will affect their families.Our in the Netherlands are involuntary. Forty-five percent of eutha- society must help patients feel at peace and secure in the dying nized hospitalized patients were killed without the knowledge or process,not provide them with a quick prescription for suicide. consent of relatives.In 1990,almost 12,000 were killed. Hospice care is affordable. Hospice provides an affordable and compassionate alternative to the suicide prescribed by In May, Michigan's Judge E. Thomas Fitzgerald wrote in a Measure 16. Patients do not need to die in pain or alone. The majority opinion concerning assisted suicide that, "privacy rights goal of hospice care is neither to prolong suffering nor to hasten are not absolute"and that,`The scope of rights encompassed by dying. Hospice care seeks to provide comfort and support the concept of ordered liberty does not include the right to com- through the dying process. mit suicide,much less the right to assisted suicide.The'guaran- Pain can be controlled.We have found that if you control a tee of personal privacy'has been 'extended to activities relating person's pain and provide love and support, 99 percent will not to marriage, procreation,contraception,family relationships and wish to commit suicide,but rather complete the journey of life. If child rearing and education."'"Judicial discovery of a right to ter- physician assisted suicide is legalized,patients may never have minate one's life is not a logical extension of this catalog of the option to choose hospice care. rights." Hobbins v Attorney General, 205 Mich.App. 194, In Holland, where physician-assisted suicide is widely prac- —N.W.2 v_(1994). ticed,there are only two operating hospices.Oregon is one-tenth the size of Holland and has 50 hospice programs. The experi- Euthanasia is deadly.Please vote NO on#16. ence in Holland demonstrates that when physician-assisted sui- cide is reality,compassionate care suffers. Submitted by Our society must provide terminally ill patients with a means Carol A.Petrone to die in comfort surrounded by love and support.We must not Oregon Catholics for Life PAC take the easy way out by offering the terminally ill a prescription for suicide.We urge you to vote NO. P.O.Box 382 Marylhurst,Oregon 97036 Donna Howell,RN Pat Cary,RN (This information furnished by Carol A.Petrone,Oregon Catholics for Life-PAC.) (This information furnished by Donna Howell,R.N.,Pat Cary,R.N.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument I I accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 129 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION A personal message against Measure 16 Senior Citizens Say Death With Dignily Initiative Lacks Any from a terminally ill cancer patient: Dignity Fourteen years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I The so-called "Death With Dignity" initiative lacks any dignity. fought the battle and believed I had won only to hear last One need only look below the surface to understand how dan- January the words I had lived in dreaded fear of:The cancer had gerous it is to Oregon citizens, especially vulnerable senior and come back;this time it was incurable. disabled citizens. I felt devastated! I was in such enormous pain, I could hardly No one ever has to choose suicide in response to a terminal ill- move. I couldn't get to the bathroom; that was so degrading. I ness.There are many excellent altemabves available, including didn't have the knowledge or training to even identify the tools to hospice, a community based care that promotes the physical, help me cope with my new situation.I cried and cried.I felt I was emotional and spiritual well-being of the dying patient. There's in a dark,scary,downward spiral,out of control. I wanted to end also an array of treatment systems to manage pain and provide it. If Measure 16 had been an option, in my days of desperation comfort care. and pain,I might have chosen it. Oregon already has far-reaching laws that give terminally ill Because Measure 16 was not in effect, I could not obtain a patients or their designees the power to decide what medical prescription for death from my doctor. I turned to him instead for treatments are provided or refused, allowing Oregonians to die support and pain control. Then hospice was sent in. Together, naturally when terminal illness offers no hope of recovery. my doctor and the hospice team made a commitment to me:to keep my pain under control and provide me with the support and The assisted suicide initiative decriminalizes a form of felony equipment that would allow me to have the best quality of life for manslaughter without adequate safeguards for the public. The the time I have remaining. potentials for abuse are mind-boggling: Today,with aggressive hospice intervention, I'm comfortable. The lethal prescription can be administered without con- enjoy living now more than ever. I can't wait to wake up in the firming the family has actually been notified. morning. I anticipate each day. Life is about quality,not quantity –making every minute count. Counseling is required only if,in the"opinion"of the attend- ing or consulting physician, the patient requesting death I've heard people who have nearly died talk about how much has a visible mental disorder or depression. Most physi- more they appreciate living.Its so true. cians are ill-equipped to diagnose mental illness. I don't know how I'll talk when I come close to death and get There are no residency requirements that would stop sick again but I do know the added days were worth it–days I someone from moving here simply to complete their sui- might never have enjoyed if I had had the choice of assisted sui- cide. cide. There is no requirement for reporting assisted suicide Please join me in voting NO on Measure 16. cases to regulatory boards or agencies that would investi- gate potential abuses. Tracking by the Health Division is Corrine Harris minimal.And any information that is eventually collected is Rogue River,Oregon not available to the public. Driven by the extraordinarily high cost of caring for the terminally (This information furnished by Corrine Harris.) ill,many terminally ill individuals may feel they have more than a right to die. They may feel a"duty to die"to avoid being a bur- den. Oregonians should oppose the assisted suicide initiative which would adversely affect senior and disabled citizens. Jim Davis,D.Ed.,Legislative Director Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens (This information furnished byJim Davis,D.Ed.,Legislative Director, Oregon Council of Senior Citizens.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 130 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures f Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION While Ballot Measure 16 purports to allow more humane care "For everything there is a season, of the dying, assisted suicide threatens the weakest, most vul- and a time for every matter under heaven: nerable members of society and would be profoundly dangerous a time to be born, to patients who are critically ill, without insurance or seriously and a time to die." depressed. Ecclesiastes 3:2 THE RIGHT TO DIE MAY WELL BECOME THE DUTY TOXIE Ballot Measure 16 attempts to disrupt the natural season and Under managed care plans, physicians' earnings can be time of death. directly related to how well they control costs. The poor, the elderly and the disabled are the most likely to feel pressured to In the many difficult times of life that face each of us,there is no choose lethal drugs to end their lives rather than more expensive doubt that terminal illness is the most overwhelming experience treatment. of all.Ballot Measure 16 calls upon physicians to assist in bring- ing about death before its time because of our fears of pain and MISJUDGEMENT OF A PATIENTS CONDITION COULD END discomfort and the desires to protect loved ones from inconve- nience and burdens. LIFE PREMATURELY Even doctors are not perfect and cannot say with certainty As Oregonians,we are able to direct our health care in advance how much time a patient has to live.Also,physician assisted sui- by completing a health care directive.We can allay our fears of pain and suffering by asking for effective pain management and cide would involve physicians in making inappropriate value comfort care. Our desires to avoid the inconvenience and bur- judgements about the quality of life. Studies indicate that med- dens of serious illness upon our families and loved ones can be ical care givers almost always underestimate their patients' met through hospice services and health care support available desire to live. In one study, Dr.John Bach asked 600 ventilator- throughout the Oregon community. dependent adults with debilitating neuro-muscular conditions whether they were satisfied with their"life as a whole,"and fully 82 percent responded positively.Only 24 percent of doctors and From responsible and respectful care of the dying we can cele- nurses predicted such positive answers. brate all life more completely and honor the profound mystery of every human person. Death is not a problem to be hastened, DEPRESSED PATIENTS WILL LIKELY GO UNTREATED rather a sacred time of living the seasons and reasons of nature. Facing a terminal illness is not easy as fears about air,loss Let us reject the invitation of Ballot Measure 16 to destroy the 9 y p seasons and reasons of nature. of control or becoming a financial burden on the family can be overwhelming. What makes assisted suicide so dangerous is that physicians not trained in mental illness rarely spot depres- "For everything there is a season, sion in their patients, especially the older ones. Measure 16 and a time for every matter..." takes advantage of patients under such stressors by not requir- ing mental health counseling before obtaining lethal drugs. This is the season and the time to say-"NO"to the matter of LET US, AS A COMMUNITY, RESPOND TO AN Ballot Measure ANGUISHED PLEA FOR HELP AND LOVE BY RELIEVING THE SUFFERING RATHER THAN KILLING THE SUFFERER. Provided on behalf of the Legislative Committee of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon: (This information furnished by Lynda J.Harrington,Director,Oregon Right to Life PAC.) The Rt.Reverend Robert Ladehoff,President Rodney 1.Page,Executive Director Barbara J.George,Deputy Director Ellen C.Lowe,Associate Director (This information furnished by Rodney 1.Page,Exec.Dir.,Ellen C.Lowe, Assoc.Dir.,Barbara J.George,Deputy Director,The Rt.Reverend Robert Ladehoff,President,Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 131 CONTINUED Official 1994 Gen ral Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 16 Measure No. 16 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Living through the dying process MEASURE 16: DANGEROUS PUBLIC POLICY taught us how to live and love. As religious leaders in Oregon coming from a faith tradition If there is one lesson I learned during my husband's dying opposed to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, we wish process, it is that the quality of life should not be measured by to address our fellow Oregonians on issues presented in health. When you are given a short amount of time to live,your Measure 16 from a public policy perspective. perception of what constitutes quality in life changes. My husband,Bruce,was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer The purpose of the measure is to authorize and create stan- in March of 1992.The neurologist found that he had a tumor 1/3 dards for physician-assisted suicide.We find Measure 16 is dan- the size of his brain.At that time,he was given two to six months gerous public policy. We ask Oregonians to say "No" to to live. Our doctor warned us that maybe two of those months physician-assisted suicide and Measure 16 because: would be"good." 1.The potential for abuse is real."No matter how carefully any All the months were"good."The prognosis was correct.His guidelines are framed, assisted suicide and euthanasia will be illness progressed from simple weakness and headache to a practiced through the prism of social inequality and bias that total and complete loss of muscle strength.He lived six months. characterizes the delivery of-services in all segments of our soci- But, the doctor was wrong about his warning. All six months ety,including health care.The practices will pose the greatest were good ones. They were perhaps some of the best of our risks to those who are poor,elderly,members of a minority entire life together. Of course, the "good" the neurologist was group,or without access to good medical care." referring to was the quality of health. For me, the "good" was The New York State Task Force on Life and the Law, When measured through the quality of relationships. Death Is Sought,1994. Relationships grew. Even when my husband was very,very 2.The attending physician is not required to notify the family ill, his life was very, very vital--to him,to me,to our family and of a patient's request for lethal drugs to commit suicide. to our friends. He was a key participant in our lives. Relationships with others and with one another grew. It was an 3.The measure does not require a psychological evaluation empowering time. It was an opportunity to be with him, to talk of the patient. with him and for him to teach us about dying. It strengthened us to live on without him. I fear the implications of Ballot Measure 16, for it communi- 4.Misdiagnosis can result in a patient's premature death by cates that quality of life is measured only by health.What are the suicide. far-reaching implications of this premise? Please join me in voting against Measure 16. 5.Measure 16 is a dangerous legal precedent which could be amended or interpreted to include people who are not terminally Laurel Nordlund ill. 6.In 1993 Oregon passed the Oregon Health Care Decisions Act giving you authority to name health care representatives and (This information furnished by Laurel Nordlund.) give health care instructions when you are incapable.This new law provides for medication to relieve pain and suffering. 7.Modern means of pain control are very effective. Lethal drugs intended to kill the patient to relieve pain are not nec- essary and wrong. Oregonians should respond compassionately to those who are terminally ill with hospice care and pain control, not lethal drugs.We urge you:Vote"No"on Measure 16. Archbishop William Levada Bishop Thomas Connolly (This information furnished by Archbishop William Levada,Bishop Thomas Connolly.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state wanant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 132 lap, Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 17 Measure No. 17 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General corrections officials as physically or mentally disabled,or as too Election,November 8, 1994. dangerous to society to engage in such programs. (4) There shall be sufficient work and training programs to BALLOT TITLE ensure that every eligible inmate is productively involved in one or more programs.Where an inmate is drug and alcohol addict- ed so as to prevent the inmate from effectively participating in AMEN DS.CONSTITUTION.REQUIRES STATE work or training programs, corrections officials shall provide PRISON INMATES TO WORK FULL TIME appropriate drug or alcohol treatment. (5) The intent of the people is that taxpayer-supported institu- QUESTION: Shall constitution require state prison inmates to tions and programs shall be free to benefit from inmate work. work or train 40,hours/week;allow public,private sectors to use Prison work programs shall be designed and carried out so as to inmate work? achieve net cost savings in maintaining government operations, SUMMARY: Amends state constitution. Requires state prison or so as to achieve a net profit in private sector activities. inmates to spend 40 hours/week in work or on-the-job training. (6) The provisions of this section are mandatory for all state Directs Corrections head to create work and training programs. corrections institutions.The provisions of this section are permis- Any pay must go to prison costs; restitution for victims; support sive for county or city corrections facilities. No law,ordinance or of inmate's family; fines', court costs, taxes. Prison work prod charter shall prevent or restrict a county or city governing body ucts, services must be available to public and private sectors.! from implementing all or part of the provisions of this section. Exempts prison work',programs from competitive bidding Compensation, if any, shall be determined and established by statutes, state minimum and prevailing wage laws. Local jails the governing body of the county or city which chooses to may adopt all or part of measure. Takes effect April 1, 1995. engage in prison work programs, and the governing body may Other changes. choose to adopt any power or exemption allowed in this section. ESTIMATE OF(FINANCIAL IMPACT: Direct state expenditures -for annual operating costs for new prison industries, education,_ (7) The corrections director shall contact public and private and work crew programs are estimated to be$20.1 milllon'after enterprises in this state and seek proposals to use inmate work. the first year. Start-up costs for new industries!programs are The corrections director may: (a) install and equip plants in any estimated to be'$10.9 million in 1995-96 for equipment,invento- state corrections institution,or any other location,for the employ ry, and construction of work facilities. Revenues produced'from ment or training of any of the inmates therein; or (b) purchase, the sales of services and products would partially offset costs, acquire, install, maintain and operate materials, machinery and but are dependent on the phase-in of programs and the mar-; appliances necessary to the conduct and operation of such ketability of products and services. plants. The corrections director shall use every effort to enter into contracts or agreements with private business concerns or government agencies to accomplish the production or marketing INITIATIVE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT of products or services produced or performed by inmates. THE PRISON REFORM AND INMATE WORK ACT OF 1994 (8) Compensation, if any, for inmates who engage in prison Be It Enacted By The People Of The State Of Oregon: work programs shall be determined and established by the cor- rections director. Such compensation shall not be subject to The Oregon Constitution is amended by creating a new sec- existing public or private sector minimum or prevailing wage tion to be added to and made a part of Article I, such section to laws, except where required to comply with federal law. Inmate read: compensation from enterprises entering into agreements with the state shall be exempt from unemployment compensation (1) Whereas the people of the state of Oregon find and taxes to the extent allowed under federal law. Inmate injury or declare that inmates who are confined in corrections institutions disease attributable to any inmate work shall be covered by a should work as hard as the taxpayers who provide for their corrections system inmate injury fund rather than the workers upkeep; and whereas the people also find and declare that compensation law. Any compensation earned through prison inmates confined within corrections institutions must be fully work programs shall only be used for the following purposes:(a) engaged in productive activity if they are to successfully re-enter reimbursement for all or a portion of the costs of the inmate's society with practical skills and a viable work ethic; now, there- rehabilitation, housing, health care, and living costs; (b) restitu- fore,the people declare: tion or compensation to the victims of the particular inmate's crime;(c)restitution or compensation to the victims of crime gen- (2) All inmates of state corrections institutions shall be active- erally through a fund designed for that purpose;(d)financial sup- ly engaged full-time in work or on-the-job training. The work or port for immediate family of the inmate outside the corrections on-the-job training programs shall be established and overseen institution; and (e) payment of fines,court costs, and applicable by the corrections director,who shall ensure that such programs taxes. are cost-effective and are designed to develop inmate motiva tion, work capabilities and cooperation. Such programs may (9) All income generated from prison work programs shall be include boot camp prison programs. Education may be provided kept in a separate account and.shall only be used for implement- to inmates as part of work or on-the-job training so long as each ing, maintaining and developing prison work programs. Prison inmate is engaged at least half-time in hands-on training or work industry work programs shall be exempt from statutory competi- activity. tive bid and purchase requirements. Expenditures for prison wock programs shall be exempt from the legislative appropria- (3) Each inmate shall begin full-time work or on-the-job train- tions process to the extent the programs rely on income sources ing immediately upon admission to a corrections institution, other than state taxes and fees. Where state taxes or fees are allowing for a short time for administrative intake and process- the source of capital or operating expenditures, the appropria- ing.The specific quantity of hours per day to be spent in work or tions shall be made by the legislative assembly. The state pro- on-the-job training shall be determined by the corrections direc- grams shall be run in a businesslike fashion and shall be subject tor, but the overall time spent in work or training shall be full- to regulation by the Prison Industries Board, consisting of the time. The corrections director may reduce or exempt participa- Governor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. The Board tion in work or training programs by those inmates deemed by shall meet at least quarterly and shall act by vote of any two of 133 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'-Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 17 Measure No. 17 the three members. Expenditures from the State prison work pro- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT grams account must be approved by the Board. Agreements with private enterprise as to state prison work programs must be approved by the Board. The corrections director shall make all state records available for public scrutiny and the records shall This measure amends the Oregon Constitution. It requires be subject to audit by the Secretary of State. inmates of state correctional institutions to spend 40 hours per week working or engaging in on-the-job training. Participation in (10)Prison work products or services shall be available to any education programs may satisfy part of the work or training public agency and to any private enterprise without restriction requirement but the inmate must actually work or train at least imposed by any state or local law,ordinance or regulation as to 20 hours per week in addition to the education time. Inmates competition with other public or private sector enterprises. The who are disabled or are too dangerous may be exempted from products and services of corrections work programs shall be pro- the work or training requirement. Where an inmate is drug or vided on such terms as are approved by the corrections director. alcohol addicted so as to prevent the inmate from effectively par- ticipating in work or training programs, corrections officials will (11) Inmate work shall be used as much as possible to help provide appropriate treatment. operate the corrections institutions themselves and to support other government operations.This work includes,but is not limit- The measure requires the Director of the Department of ed to, institutional food production; maintenance and repair of Corrections to: establish enough work and training programs to buildings, grounds, and equipment; office support services, allow all inmates to participate; contact public and private busi- including printing; prison clothing production and maintenance; nesses to seek proposals for use of inmate work; and establish prison medical services; training other inmates; agricultural and how much,if any,money inmates are to be paid for their work. forestry work, especially in parks and public forest lands; and environmental clean-up projects. Every state agency shall coop- The measure provides that money earned by an inmate has to erate with the corrections director in establishing inmate work be used to: reimburse the state for the costs of keeping the programs. inmate;pay restitution or compensation to victims of the inmate's crime or of crime generally;provide support for the inmate's fam- (12) As used throughout this section, unless the context ily;and pay fines,court costs and taxes. requires otherwise: "full-time" means the equivalent of at least forty hours per seven day week;"corrections director'means the The prison industries program shall be regulated by a new person in charge of the state corrections system. prison industries board composed of the Governor, Secretary of State and Treasurer. (13) This section is self-implementing and supersedes all existing inconsistent statutes. This section shall become effec- Under the measure the prison work and training programs are five April 1, 1995. If any part of this section or its application to exempt, to the extent allowed by federal law, from minimum or any person or circumstance is held to be invalid for any reason, prevailing wage laws, unemployment compensation taxes and then the remaining parts or applications to any persons or cir- competitive bid and purchase requirements. cumstances shall not be affected but shall remain in full force The measure requires that prison work products or services and effect. q p p be available to any public agency and any private business with- out state or local restriction regarding competition.The measure allows prison industries to compete with private industries sub- ject to regulation by the prison industries board.Income from the work programs may be used only for implementing, maintaining and developing work programs. + The measure requires that inmate work be used as much as possible to help run the corrections institutions and to support other government work. Local jails may adopt all or part of the measure. Committee Members: Appointed by: Representative Kevin Mannix Chief Petitioners Judge Robert Y.Thornton Chief Petitioners Betsy Bailey Secretary of State Iry Fletcher Secretary of State Peter Ozanne Members of the Committee (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) • 134 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 17 Measure No. 17 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR This measure is based on a simple idea:prisoners should not be idle, but should work. Yet Oregon has gradually abandoned this idea as state policy.There has been administrative neglect; government officials have found it easier to buy products and services rather than to be creative and diligent enough to pro- duce them within the prison system. It has been easier to let prisoners watch television than to make them work. Attempts to reform the system through the legislative process have failed because special interest groups have banded together to prevent change. This is why this measure amends the Oregon Constitution, to set an alYsolute requirement that prisoners must work full-time. The Constitutional provision recognizes that many prisoners will eventually be released back into society, and may need basic education as well as on-the-job-training to earn an honest living. Some prisoners may also need drug and alcohol rehabili- tation before they can be productive.This measure allows part of their time to be spent in such programs. There are societies where strong prison work programs actu- ally bring income into the prison system, so they do not cost money. The most successful programs involve a partnership between government and the private sector,and a willingness to use prisoners in programs that will benefit the taxpayers and save tax dollars. When prisoners work in programs which pro- NO ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION TO THIS duce income,the funds can be used to pay for prisoners'meals and housing,restitution,fines,and family support. BALLOT MEASURE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. This Measure will help prisoners by giving them a sense of self-worth and a work ethic. It will help society by giving prison- ers work skills so they will have a better chance of becoming law-abiding citizens and taxpayers when they are released. Vote YES on Measure 17! (This information furnished by Kevin L.Mannix, Tough on Crime Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 135 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures , Measure No. 18 Measure No. 18 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Election,November 8,1994. BA I LOT TITLE This measure would prohibit the use of bait to attract black ! L L bears or to take black bears. "Bait"is defined in the measure as any material placed for the purpose of attracting or attempting to 1 BANS HUNTING!BEARS'WITH BAIT,HUNTING att ract bears.The measure would also prohibit the use of a dog BEARS,COUGARS WITH DOGS or dogs to hunt black bears or cougars. The measure contains two exceptions to these prohibitions. Ones Ift Shah statute!ban using bait to hunt black bears or using dogs to hunt black bears or cougars,vi lth exceptions? One exception to these prohibitions allows the use of bait or dogs by federal,state or local government employees or agents. SUMMARY: Adopts new statute. 'Bans using bail to attract or These employees or agents must be acting in their official take black bears.Bares using dogs to hunt ar pursue black bears capacities. ar c©ugars. $tates two eMCeptions. First,county, state, federal employees, agents may use bait or dogs while acting in official. The other exception to these prohibitions allows the use of capacity.;Second;;person may,use:bait or dogs when black bear, bait or dogs for the taking of black bears or cougars damaging a r cougar is damaging person's land,livestock,or}arm or forest. person's land, livestock, agricultural or forest crops. The taking crops.:ViQfation is Class A misdemeanor.first offense also car- must be for damage control allowed under current wildlife laws. ties 5-year loss of hunting!licanse. Permanent loss of license for second offense. A person who violates these prohibitions for the first time is ESTIMATE OF M1NANCIAL IMPACT: Direct reductions in state subject to Class A misdemeanor criminal penalties of up to one reYenues'from licenses,tags,and fees will bell 00,000 annual- year imprisonment and/or a fine of up to$5,000. In addition,the #Y convicted person cannot apply for a hunting license for five years.A person convicted of a subsequent offense will be sub- ject to the same criminal penalties and will never be able to Title:Relating to methods of taking wildlife. apply for a hunting license. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OREGON Committee Members: Appointed by: SECTION 1.(1)Except as provided in subsections(2)and(3)of Pamela Frasch Chief Petitioners this section, no person shall use bait to attract or take black Daniel Stotter Chief Petitioners bears or use one or more dogs to hunt or pursue black bears or Rod Harder Secretary of State cougars. David B.Marshall Secretary of State Greg McMurdo Members of the Committee (2) Nothing in subsection (1)of this section shall prohibit the use of bait or one or more dogs by employees or agents of coup (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ty,state, or federal agencies while acting in their official capaci- ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) ties. (3) Nothing in subsection (1)of this section shall prohibit the use of bait or dogs by persons for the taking of black bears or cougars in accordance with the provisions of ORS 498.012. (4) Any person who violates subsection (1) commits a Class A misdemeanor and, upon conviction,shall in addition to appro- priate criminal penalties have his or her privilege to apply for any hunting license suspended for a period of five years for a first offense and permanently suspended for any subsequent offense. (5) For the purposes of this section,"bait"means any materi- al placed for the purpose of attracting or attempting to attract bears. 136 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 18 Measure No. 18 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OREGON HUNTERS SHOULD SAVE THE BEARS TOO The Humane Society of the United States supports passage of Ballot Measure 18 in Oregon. Our 20,000 Oregon members Oregon's Black Bears are under siege. The attack is not from are committed to fair and humane treatment of animals. Bait law abiding hunters, rather from money hungry poachers cash- hunting of bears and hound hunting of bears and cougars are ing in on black bear body parts.Bear parts,and in particular,gall unfair and inhumane. bladders,are highly sought after,on Asian markets abroad.Gall bladders are believed to hold special medicinal powers,and are VOTE YES ON MEASURE 18 FOR FAIRNESS touted as being potent aphrodisiacs.A single gall may be worth upwards of ten thousand dollars. The illegal slaughter of black The main reasons we support the measure include: bears in Oregon must stop if the species is to survive. Bringing a halt to poaching through enforcement of our anti- ' Bait hunting of bears is cruel and unsportsmanlike poaching laws is virtually impossible because our game wardens • Hound hunting of bears and cougars is cruel and unsports- are so far and few between. manlike to bears and cougars • The dogs are often killed and maimed in a hound hunt As citizens of this state we must take matters into our own hands • Bear cubs and cougar kittens are often orphaned when on election day. Hounding and baiting are the means by which hounds chase the mother away from her young poachers locate their victims, as bears by their nature are very • Bait hunting sometimes involves bringing an old horse or elusive.Take away these two highly efficient and lethal means of mule into the forest and killing it to leave its rotting carcass locating bears,and you virtually eliminate poaching. as bait for bears • Bears killed while feeding at bait stations offer no sport to Should a poacher choose to hunt bears illegally with hounds the trophy hunters after this measure passes,he will be announcing it to the world. • Cougars and bears shot out of trees offer no sport Hounds are loud,very loud,once they have picked up a scent.A • It is not legal to hunt other big-game with hounds game warden need only hear an illegal baying in the woods to . It is considered illegal or unethical to hunt other species locate the offenders.Furthermore,transporting a pack of hounds with bait to and from the woods is highly visible. • Hound hunting has become a high-tech hunt with dogs fit- ted with radio transmitters and hunters carrying directional Help from hunters is invaluable to this effort to save bears.First, antennas and CB radios in helping to pass this measure. Second, in alerting game offi- . These"hunting practices"are nothing more than highly offi- cials to illegal hounding and illegal bait sites in the woods. cient killing strategies for trophy hunters • California has banned all trophy hunting of cougars for two Your support will make all the difference for the bears. decades • Baiting habituates bears to human garbage and causes them to enter campgrounds and human settlements (This information furnished by Richard E Kronewitter.) • Other hunting states such as Montana and Pennsylvania have banned hound and bait hunting of bears • 70%of Coloradans voted to ban hound and bait bear hunt- ing in the 1992 election VOTE YES ON MEASURE 18 TO SAVE BEARS COUGARS AND DOGS Please join with us by voting YES on Measure 18 to protect bears and cougars and hounds from these cruel and unsporting hunting methods. (This information furnished by Paul Irwin, The Humane Society of the United States.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state wanant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 137 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 18 Measure No. 18 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR VOTE YES ON 18 TO END UNFAIR HUNTING PRACTICES Measure 18 is a responsible measure for conservationists and sportsmen who enjoy Oregon's majestic wildlife or who value The Oregon Bear and Cougar Coalition is an organization true hunting sportsmanship. comprised of dozens of groups that join in supporting Ballot Measure 18 to end bait hunting of bears and hound VOTE YES ON MEASURE 181 hunting of bears and cougars. 1.BAITING BEARS IS UNSPORTING AND BIOLOGICALLY We all agree with the Statesman Journal of Salem, Oregon, UNSOUND. which editorialized on May 16,1995: Most bear hunters in Oregon don't litter our state with piles of "There's no excuse for dog and baiting techniques. Most rotting meat or sweet smelling foods left behind to shoot a bear hunters have no use for them or those who employ them; at close range.The true sportsmen of Oregon use their skill and many are strong supporters of the ban. knowledge of the outdoors to track or stalk their game. What is the sport of shooting a bear at point blank range while it feeds "...many of the individuals and groups endorsing the ban from a bait station? It's about as challenging and sporting as on dogs and baiting are otherwise strong supporters of hunting for bear at the zoo! hunting.This is a measure to remove a stain on the sport- ing nature of Oregonians,and nothing more." Bait stations also teach bears to abandon their natural diets in the forest and instead feed on rotting food left behind in "bear Oregon's largest paper, The Oregonian,had this to say about buckets", thereby encouraging them to seek food from dump- hound and bait hunting for bears and cougars in its editorial of sters or become problem bears in human populated areas. August 28,1994: STOP THE BAITING OF OREGON'S BEARSI "The Oregonian agrees with Measure 18's sponsors that VOTE YES ON MEASURE 181 both methods of hunting are cruel,one-sided,distressing- ly unsportsmanlike and deserve to be outlawed" 2.HUNTING COUGARS AND BEARS WITH DOGS IS UNSPORTING AND UNSOUND. It is illegal to hunt deer, elk,or pronghorn with hounds.And it is illegal to hunt virtually all game species in Oregon with bait. What is the sport in setting loose a pack of dogs in the woods, The Oregon Bear and Cougar Coalition believes the same stan- equipped with electronic tracking devices,and then shooting the dards should apply to bears and cougars. exhausted animal at close range once the dogs have chased the animal up a tree? Other states manage their bear and cougar populations without allowing trophy hunters to use bait or hounds. During the chase, bears and cougars are forced to abandon Montana and Pennsylvania have outlawed hound and bait hunt- cubs and kittens, and the young are extremely vulnerable to ing of bears for decades. Colorado voters,with a 70%majority, attack by the hounds. outlawed all bait and hound hunting of bears in 1992. These chases go on for miles across public forestland, wilder- Collectively, the member organizations of the Oregon Bear ness, private property, croplands, and rural residential areas, and Cougar Coalition represent hundreds of thousands of causing nuisance to private landowners and others enjoying the Oregonians who believe in good sportsmanship and fair treat- outdoors. ment of wildlife. Because bait hunting of bears and hound hunting of bears and cougars violate the concept of fair chase, we urge you to join us in voting for Measure 18 to Hunting with dogs also disrupts the feeding and rearing activities ban unfair and unsporting hunting methods. of elk, deer, and other non-target wildlife that happen to cross the path of the hounds as they chase a cougar or bear through VOTE YES ON MEASURE 18 the woods. STOP THE HOUNDING OF OREGON'S BEAR AND COUGARS! (This information furnished by Katherine Bragdon,Oregon Bear and Cougar Coalition.) VOTE YES ON MEASURE 181 (This information furnished by Daniel Stotter,Secretary,Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or tnAh of any statement made in the argument 138 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 18 Measure No. 18 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR The Oregon Humane Society is charged with preventing cru- STATEMENT OF OREGON LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION elty and promoting humane treatment of animals.This is why we VOTERS IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE 18 support Measure 18,the Oregon Bear and Cougar initiative.The Oregon Humane Society is an independent animal welfare orga- Accurate, thorough, and up-to-date population information is nization not affiliated with any national or local group. necessary for successful wildlife management. Black bears and cougars are two of Oregon's slowest reproducing and least stud- BAIT HUNTING IS CRUEL AND INHUMANE ied predators.Current information on bear and cougar densities, population trends and characteristics, and habitat data, is mar- Bait hunting involves creating a feeding station for bears in ginal, at best. In addition, the effects of poaching on these two the forest by dumping animal carcasses and pastries or other majestic species is not known. food. Sometimes an old horse is led into the wilderness, killed, and left to rot.When a bear becomes accustomed to the feeding What is known,is that through logging,road building,and devel- station,the trophy hunter shoots the bear while it is feeding. opment, people are continuing to encroach on bear and cougar habitat. It is also known that bears and cougars are slow to There is no sport in shooting a bear with its head in a feeding reproduce, and there is a high incidence of natural mortality of barrel and the bear has no chance to escape.The practice also their young. In short, these populations are questionable in results in the destruction of bears who become accustomed to number,and are slow to recover when imperiled. human food and go into settled areas searching for food.These bears are killed as problem animals or because they frighten Baiting and hounding are highly efficient methods of hunting. people. Fewer than 20 percent of all bear hunters in Oregon use hounds or bait,yet this small group of hunters accounts for nearly half of HOUND HUNTING IS CRUEL AND INHUMANE the annual kill. Trophy hunters attach radio transmitters to their hounds'col- Measure 18 does not end the hunting of bears and cougars. lars. The hounds are driven into the forest and set loose in the States such as Colorado,Montana,and Pennsylvania have suc- woods when they pick up a scent. Hunters remain at the truck cessful hunting seasons without allowing the use of hounds or with hand-held antennas. When the hounds tree an exhausted bait. Measure 18 would bring Oregon more in line with other bear or cougar after a chase as long as twenty miles and lasting states and would eliminate two highly efficient hunting methods hours,they turn their heads up to bay at the treed animal trigger- not needed to manage bears and cougars.The Oregon League ing the transmitter. This signals the trophy hunter who walks in of Conservation Voters strongly endorses Measure 18. and shoots the bear or cougar out of the tree. DOGS ARE OFTEN KILLED OR MAIMED (This information furnished by Anna Goldrich,Oregon league of Conservation Voters.) When the bear or cougar is cornered by hounds,it often turns on the dogs resulting in injury or death of dogs in a bloody fight. Cockfighting and dogfights have long been outlawed.The hunt- ing of deer, elk and other large animals by packs of dogs is already unlawful,it is time to outlaw hound hunting of bears and cougars. (This information furnished by Sharon Harmon,Oregon Humane Society.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 139 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 18 Measure No. 18 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Bear Cougar facts Measure 18 isn't about hunting bear and cougar. It's about tak- Oregon Bear and Cougar Populations are thriving. ing wildlife management away from wildlife experts and giving it There are more cougar in Oregon than at any time in 40 years. to the animal rights groups responsible for the Measure's fund- ing.These groups,Fund for Animals and the Humane Society of Cougar Populations are estimated at 2900 and the United States,don't care that the Oregon Department of Fish growing at 4%per year. and Wildlife has shown that use of bait and dogs doesn't Bear populations have increased by 30%since 1980. adversely affect the health of cougars and bears, or that the Bear populations are estimated at 25,000. Department supports hunting as a management tool.They only Bears cause tens of thousands of dollars of damage to care about their agenda;an agenda that doesn't include people. tree plantations annually. Bear damage complaints are at their highest point "Our objective is to eliminate sport hunting. We try to take on in recorded history. those hunts and methods that are most objectionable. As we A cougar kills a deer every 10-14 days for its entire adult life. whittle it down we convert non-hunters to anti-hunters," -D.J. Cougar-Human incidents have increased over Schubert, director of Investigations, Fund for Animals, 1992 600 per cent since 1985. Rocky Mountain News article. Measure 18 attempts to do just p that.Here are two recent examples of this tactic in action: j Effects of Hunting 1990.Fund for Animals and Sierra Club united to pass California SPORT HUNTING HAS NO DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON Proposition 117 outlawing all cougar hunting. Result?Over-pop- COUGAR OR BEAR POPULATIONS. ulated cougar habitat, increased livestock and pet killings, 1 human/cougar confrontations, maulings, and killings. This dan- ' THE OREGON FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION ger demands early park closures and park bans on children. HAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED THE USE OF BAIT AND DOGS AS RESPONSIBLE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 1992 Fund for Animals funded Colorado's Amendment 10 out- TOOLS IN THE OREGON FIVE YEAR BEAR AND COUGAR jawing spring bear hunting and use of bait and dogs(the primary MANAGEMENT PLAN. tool for bear population control). Increasing problems with grow- ing bear populations, including an attack in which a man was 100 percent of all cougar taken by sport hunters are killed and eaten inside his trailer,forced wildlife officials to adopt taken with dogs. a harsher bear policy--killing bears after two incidents instead Nearly half the bears taken are taken with dogs or with bait. of three. Hunters contribute millions of dollars annually to the Oregon Economy. Is this what we want in Oregon? Management by groups who Hunters now control both bear and cougar populations seem to place a higher value on animal rights than on the safety at no cost to the Oregon Taxpayer. of you and your children. Oregon should learn from California and Colorado. Leave wildlife management to professionals. When animal rights groups "manage" wildlife, people get hurt Effects of the Ban. and wildlife is needlessly wasted. Cougar and bear numbers will increase. Predation on deer and elk herds will increase. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 18. Predation on livestock and domestic pets will increase. Damage to Agricultural and Timber crops will increase. Cougar-Human Conflicts will increase. (This information furnished by Wanda Foster,Western Outdoor Women.) CONTROL BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WILL BE REQUIRED AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 18 Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Brief Summary of information on Bear and Cougar in Oregon.August 1994 1 (This information furnished by Rod Harder,Oregon Sportsman Defense I, Fund Inc.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 140 CONTINUED 1 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 18 Measure No. 18 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION The Oregon Sportsmens' Defense Fund Inc., a coalition of 38 An open letter to all Hunters diverse hunting,outdoor and firearms'owner groups is in force- ful opposition to Measure 18, as is the states largest hunting Fellow Sportspersons, group,the Oregon Hunters Association.We view Measure 18 as an attack on responsible wildlife management. We know of NO group openly supporting the ban that is fervently pro-hunting. In Measure 18 is an attempt by animal protectionist groups to dis- fact most,such as the Humane Society of the United States and rupt proven wildlife management practices and impose their anti- the Fund For Animals are anti-hunting. use,anti-hunting agenda on Oregon.The local group is support- ed by two of the most openly anti-hunting organizations in the California, by a vote of its citizens banned all sport hunting of United States.The Fund for Animals and the Humane Society of cougar in 1990. The recent tragic death of a California mother the United States. The Fund" has already contributed w $2,000.00 to promote this initiative. News reports state over who was killed and partially eaten by a cougar points out the futility of managing wildlife at the ballot box. The attack that $85,00ed t has already been spent and that the groups are tt commied t orphaned two young children was one of many California cougar o spending$200,000.00 more. attacks which have been increasing at an alarming rate since the ban was passed. In 1993 the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously rejected these same irresponsible management proposals. The Cougar and Bear populations in Oregon are expanding. Bear use of baits and dogs were accepted as necessary and valuable d wildlife management tools in the Oregon five year bear and damage complaints are at an all time high. Cougars are an Oregon wildlife management success story. Brought back from cougar management plan..The commission's position HAS NOT CHANGED. the verge of extinction to a population now estimated at 2600 their populations have expanded to the point that damage com- plaints increased from 152 in 1992 to 222 in 1993 and are head- Cleveland Amory, president of the Fund for Animals has called ed for record highs this year. Recent press reports from all hunters "Blood thirsty nuts." (US News/WR 02/05/90). Wayne across Oregon documenting cougar attacks on livestock and Pacelle, HSUS states "We think sport hunting is wrong." domestic pets indicate that cougar populations are exceeding (Bozeman Daily Chronicle 10/8/91). Measure 18 is not a anti- the carrying capacity of their habitat. It is only a matter of time hunting measure say local members of both groups. Nonsensel before one of those incidents involves a human,perhaps a child. We view this measure as the first step towards ending all This initiative is a misguided attempt to manage wildlife in an hunting in Oregon. unacceptable manner. We urge you to do what is right for people and animals.Vote NO on Measure 18. Cougar populations are exceeding the carrying capacity of their habitat and beginning to impact adversely on both wildlife and STATISTICAL DATA: ODFW BRIEF SUMMARY OF INFORMA- domestic livestock. 100 per cent of all cougar taken by sport TION ON BEAR AND COUGAR IN OREGON. hunters in 1993 were taken with the help of dogs. Without this means of control,cougar populations will increase with resultant decreases in deer and elk herds. (This information furnished by Rod Harder,Oregon Sportsmen Defense Fund Inc.) WILL YOUR SPORT BE ATTACKED NEXT? WILL OTHER SPORTSMEN COME TO YOUR DEFENSE? VOTE NO ON MEASURE 18 Bill Kirk President,Oregon Hunters Association Jim Berning President,Oregon Bow Hunters Jim Corbett President,Oregon United Sporting Dogs Inc. Rod Harder Ex.Dir OR Sportsmens Defense Fund Bruce Greene President,Oregon Guides and Packers (This information furnished by Rod Harder,Oregon Sportsmen Political Action Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500'in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 141 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 18 Measure No. 18 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Measure 18 will hamstring Oregon's ability to control predator Before you vote, here's something you should know. Measure populations and would result in more of the conflicts between 18 is funded by the Fund for Animals and the Humane Society of predators and people that Oregon and other,Western states the United States.These groups donated over$80,000 just to have experienced recently. qualify Measure 18.These are neither conservation, nor animal welfare groups.These are animal rights groups.And that's a big Measure 18 would virtually eliminate the best tool wildlife man- difference.Animal rights groups don't just want to eliminate cer- agers have for controlling Oregon's expanding populations of tain hunting practices,or even ALL hunting--they want to end all black bear and cougar:sport hunting. human use of animals. Because bear and cougar populations are increasing under current regulations, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Think this doesn't affect you?Think again. If you hunt,fish, eat approved continued use of hounds and bait to hunt bear and meat, raise livestock, or own pets then they are after your cougar. After failing to sway wildlife experts, animal rights lifestyle. Extreme?You bet.True? Absolutely. Here's what they activists,many of whom are from out of state,resorted to this ini- and groups like them are saying: tiative,hoping to dupe voters.We give you more credit than that. Because cougars are nocturnal and extremely secretive,they "We're not superior.There are no clear distinctions between us cannot be hunted without trained hounds.Thus, banning hound and animals."(Michael Fox,Vice President, Humane-Society of hunting amounts to a complete ban,such as California foolishly the United States, "Beyond Cruelty; Washingtonian, February implemented in 1990. Following numerous cougar attacks on 1990.) humans,Californians are considering repealing that ban. While Measure 18 will all but eliminate the harvest of bear and "pet ownership is an absolutely abysmal situation brought cougar for table fare by Oregon sportsmen,who support wildlife about by human manipulation." (Ingrid Newkirk, National management through license fees and taxes on sporting goods, Director, PETA, "Just Like Us?" Toward a Notion of Animal it would not increase overall bear and cougar populations. Rights"(symposium)Harpers,August 1988.) Territorial animals like bears and cougars will not share habitat. The very young and very old are forced out,and all that remains is man's domain. "One generation and out. We have no problem with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of Without sportsmen to control predator populations, the only a relief would come after attacks occur, when government-paid human science and breeding." Wayne Pacelle, National trappers kill the intruding predators. Director,Fund for Animals,Animal People,May 1993. The choice is simple: continue to allow Oregon sportsmen to provide preventative predator control while supporting wildlife We want to stigmatize hunting,we see it as the next logical management with license fees,or force taxpayers to pay govem- target and we believe it is vulnerable." (Wayne Pacelle, ment trappers to do the job after the attacks occur?Let's not be National Director, Fund for Animals, Field and Stream, June like California. Let's learn from California's mistake. VOTE NO 1991) ON 18. Look at the whole picture. Look at the people behind Measure Submitted by the Oregon Hunter's Association 18. Do you think they'll be satisfied banning dogs and bait for hunting cougar and bear?Why not ban dogs for hunting pheas- ants or bait for fishing?Or the animal righfist's ultimate goal,ban all use of animals? Measure 18 is a small step in a large agen- (This information furnished by Duane Dungannon,Oregon Hunter's da.The next step could affect you. Don't sacrifice your rights for Association.) animal rights. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 18. (This information furnished by Richard L.DeChambeau.) i (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 142 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 18 Measure No. 18 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION We urge you to vote NO on Ballot Measure 18. Two of the nations largest and most extreme animal rights groups have pledged to spend over$200,000 in a vicious attack Measure 18 is not what it appears to be-It is a wolf in sheep's on a minority group of Oregon sportsmen. They chose families clothing. Ballot measure 18 would effectively eliminate an effi- who hunt with sporting dogs because they know we do not have cient method for critical wildlife management. the money to defend ourselves against their slick California style advertising. The use of bait to attract black bears and the use of dogs to pur- I can in these few words only tell you a little about us, our love sue bears and cougars is needed to protect livestock, forest for the mountain,for the dogs who are our friends and partners, products and even domestic pets. The Oregon Fish & Wildlife for the bear and cougar that are vital to our way of life. Hunting Commission, responsible for wildlife protection and manage- with sporting dogs has so little to do with the killing of an animal, ment, considers the baiting of bears and the use of dogs to be it is often referred to as catch and release hunting.It takes years responsible management practices. of hard work, miles in the brush, a keen understanding of bear and cougar, and the rare talent to train a dog. There is no The facts are surprising. The number of both black bears method of hunting more familiar with the truths of the human and cougars in Oregon continues to grow. The Department heart - courage, sacrifice, compassion, humility, perseverance of Fish &Wildlife estimates the cougar population is growing at and love.That there is such a deep and permanent yearning to an annual rate of between 4 and 5 percent.With increased num- hunt in the human condition is because these old truths find bers of black bear and cougars, the number of attacks on live- expression so often in hunting. Folks, no group in Oregon cares stock and domestic pets are also on the increase. During the more about cougar and bear than we do. For years we have 1993 fiscal year,over$3 million in damages to commercial tim- been working to ensure that Oregon will always have bear and ber was caused by black bears in Oregon. During the same year cougar.. For generations we have been walking the ridges and cougars were responsible for the loss of 326 farm animals and canyons,listening to the mountain music our dogs make.Taking 22 domestic pets. There were also 18 incidents of threats to part in an ancient contest that to us is the best of natures experi- human safety. (US Dept. of Agriculture,Animal Damage Control ences. Measure 18 would make us criminals for clinging to our data) heritage. Please do not be misled.The animal rights fanatics do not believe any method of fishing or hunting is sporting or"fair". Lets face facts. While this measure may sound like a good Measure 18 is an attack on individual rights,a first step towards idea, it will result in increased costs as a result of damages eliminating all hunting and another attempt to impose their"ani- caused by bear and cougars--it will require increased expendi- mals first" agenda on all of us. Please, PLEASE. Vote NO on tures by government agencies to properly manage wildlife. Measure 18. Put emotion aside and vote no on Ballot Measure 18. To effectively prohibit the use of bait and dogs will not help Oregon (This information furnished by Samuel H.Burr Jr., Western Wildlife and manage wildlife populations for the safety and protection of tim- Sportsmen Assoc.) ber,livestock,and even humans. Skye Krebs Bill Perry Oregon Sheep Growers Oregon Farm Bureau Terry Witt Tom Hirons Oregonians for Food and Shelter Oregon Lands Coalition We urge you to vote NO on Ballot Measure 18. (This information furnished by Rod Harder,Oregon Sportsmen PAC.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 143 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 18 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Ballot Measure 18 would destroy a program that works well. Cougar and bear hunting are well-regulated activities. Cougar numbers are increasing to the point that they are filling their available habitat. As a result, cougar attacks on livestock and domestic pets in Oregon have become more frequent. There has been an alarming increase in cougar attacks on children in Washington and California due to the increased cougar population.We don't want this to happen in Oregon!If Measure 18 passes,the safety of our children may be at stake.If these animals aren't controlled by sport hunting,then federal or state agencies will be required to control them at an EVER INCREASING COST TO THE OREGON TAXPAYER. Cougars are an Oregon wildlife success story. Nearly elimi- nated by government subsidized predator control agents in the 1960's, cougar are again found throughout most of their histori- cal range. Hunters have paid the bill for this remarkable restoration pro- gram. Today sporting dog owners donate tens of thousands of dollars in time, equipment, and money in support of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife cougar and bear management studies.Dogs are used exclusively in the capture and release of I radio collared cougars.Without them,there would be no studies. and there would be little scientific data available on these species. Once again, people in Washington. D.C.. are trying to tell Oregonians what to do.The Fund for Animals,Washington,D.C. J has contributed $72,000 to pass this measure. Eastern anti- !. hunting,animal protectionist groups want to sway you,the voter, into passing an irresponsible wildlife management proposal. Don't be misled!'Their stated agenda is to abolish all sport hunt- ing".Bozeman Daily Chronicle,October 8, 1991. We don't need people outside the state interfering. We urge your"NO"vote on Ballot Measure 18. 7 Rep.Larry L.Campbell Senator Bill Dwyer Speaker of the House Oregon State Senate j I, (This information furnished by Speaker of the House Larry Campbell, State Senator Bill Dwyer.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does riot constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 144 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Election,November 8,1994. BALLOT TITLE This measure amends the Oregon Constitution. Currently, Article I, section 8 of the Oregon Constitution reads, "No law shall be passed restraining the free expression of opinion, or 1 AMENDS CQNSTt r(MGN NQ FREE SPEECH PRO• restricting the right to speak,write,or print freely on any subject TECTION FO QI3SCENITY,CHILD PORNOGRAPHY whatever;but every person shall be responsible for the abuse of this right." QUESTION: Shall state COM-Muti0n Say that free speech Clause Under the Oregon Supreme Courts interpretation of the free M may not be read'to ban laws agtins€obscenrty, inpluding child pornography? speech guarantee in Article I, section 8, obscenity is protected speech, and laws banning obscenity are unconstitutional. This SUMMARY:This constitutional amendment concerns the mean-' measure will limit free expression rights under that interpretation, ng of Article I, section B,the s€ate constltution's tree spBeGh by removing obscenity from Oregon constitutional protection. guaran tee.The state supiame court has said that'Sec6 bans laws against obscenity, but has not Saud whether it bans laws This measure will allow the legislature, or any city or county, against Child pornography. The trieasure prevents', d' that to enact laws regulating or banning obscenity, if such laws are section 3o ban state and lotral laws.against obsccenity, to'the permitted under the United States Constitution. This measure extent the United States Constitution aflows such laws. The states that the term "obscenity has the meaning given to it by measure defines°obscenity"to haue the meaning;given by the the United States Supreme Court. In addition,this measure will United States Supreme Court, ant)also toInCiude dhild pornog- define obscenity to include child pornography. raphy. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT Nofinanciai effect on state or local government expenditures or revenues. Committee Members Appointed by: Kelly Clark Chief Petitioners Representative Kevin Mannix Chief Petitioners Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: Charlie Hinkle Secretary of State Tom Hull Secretary of State Article 1,section 8 of this Constitution shall not be interpreted Carl Neil Members of the Committee to prevent the People, the Legislative Assembly,or any City or County from enacting laws regulating or prohibiting obscenity,to the extent permitted by the United States Constitution. For pur- (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the poses of this section the term"obscenity"shall have the mean- ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) ing given it by the United States Supreme Court,and in addition shall also include child pornography. 145 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MEASURE 19 - A MEANS TO CURBING HARD-CORE A True Tragic Story PORNOGRAPHY The story of Lee Iseli is one of the most tragic in Oregon history. The Oregon Supreme Court has interpreted the Oregon Lee was a happy blond haired boy at the tender age of six. He Constitution to provide more protection for obscenity and was my son. pornography than the United States Constitution. The Oregon Supreme Court has said that obscene material can be freely cir- On October 29, 1989, Lee walked the few blocks to Richmond culated among adults in Oregon,and has left open the question School playground with his older brother,Justin,for an afternoon as to whether or not we can even protect our children from such on the swings and monkey bars. materials. Measure 19 will bring the Oregon Constitution in line with the Then it happened with Justin just yards away, Lee was kid- United States Constitution so that we can take effective action in napped. Not to be seen again until three days Oregon to fight obscenity and child pornography. later...raped...mutilated...and murdered. The victim of sexual predator Westley Allan Dodd. MEASURE 19-ALLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS TO ACT The Protected Crime Up to this time,Oregonians have been prevented from taking Lee was one of three known victims murdered by Dodd. In each action against nude dancing establishments because the case, Dodd carefully documented his heinous acts with pho- Oregon Supreme Court decided that nude dancing was a form of tographs and audio tapes.This allowed him to relive his crimes expression" under the Oregon Constitution. This meant that efforts to zone nude-dancing establishments, away from and share them with fellow predators. schools, and so forth, were forbidden. It also meant that the state could not use its alcohol-licensing power to restrict such Unbelievably, an Oregon court is considering whether this kind places.On the other hand,other states can impose such restric- of violent, hard-core child pornography-- even when it depicts tions. the assault and murder of innocent young boys--is protected by the free speech clause of the Oregon Constitution. Measure 19 will allow local governments to impose such restrictions in Oregon. Don't Be Misled MEASURE 19-PROTECTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY LAWS Opponents claim that there are already laws banning possession of child pornography. Yes, a law did pass in 1991. But when a The U. S. Supreme Court has ruled that the United States man was brought to trial on child pornography charges, the Constitution does not protect child pornography. In 1991 the Circuit Court ruled the law unconstitutional. Oregon Legislature passed a law making it a crime to possess child pornography, but that law is under attack based on the Please Stop the Cycle notion that child pornography is protected by Oregon's Constitution. If Measure 19 passes, those arguments can be When our constitution was framed over 100 years ago, it was thrown out of court and prosecutors can stand firm in protecting never intended to protect violent hard-core pornography--espe- our children from such arguments and victimization by pornogra- cially child pornography. phers. This issue crosses all political boundaries.While we are mem Even Westley Allan Dodd openly admitted his lustful passions were fueled by hard-core pornography. bers of different political parties, we have joined together in sponsorship of this measure because we know it is good for Oregon,for our families,and--most importantly--for our children. Ballot Measure 19 was carefully written to be compatible with standards set by the U.S. Constitution. It deals only with the I most violent and degrading forms of pornography. The kind I Please vote yes on Measure 19. believe contributed to my sons death. J Vote Yes on Ballot Measure 19. It may help protect someone (This information furnished it Kevin Republican,Democratic Senator.)State you love from the same fate my son suffered.Thank you. Representative,Gordon Smith,Republican State Senator.) Bob Iseli Father of Lee Iseli,Victim of Westley Allan Dodd I (This information furnished by Robert Iseli.) 1 (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) 1 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 146 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTION-PROTECTING CHILDREN Pornography is NOT a victimless crime. Lets consider the facts: Oregon's constitution belongs to the people. Not to the courts. i Not to the ACLU. Not to those who traffic in child pornography. FACT In Oregon adult hard-core pornography businesses can Measure 19 gives the people a chance to say what their consti- locate right next to a family neighborhood or public tution means by "freedom of speech." Should the constitution school. There is nothing legally that the community can protect obscenity and child pornography?Or is obscene expres- do to prevent it. sion one kind of speech which should not be protected? FACT It is legal in Oregon to sell, buy or rent adult hard-core FREEDOM OF SPEECH PROTECTED pornography right over the counter which graphically Measure 19 says that the Oregon constitution does not protect depicts women being exploited and degraded through "obscene" expression. The definition of"obscene" is tied to the rape,bondage,group sex,torture,incest and bestiality. U.S. Supreme Court Caselaw,in interpreting the meaning of the federal First Amendment. In addition, the definition of obscenity FACT A woman is raped every 46 seconds. Hard-core pomog- specifically includes child pornography. raphy often serves as a manual for rape. (National Victims Center) Opponents of this measure -- whether cynical profiteers of the smut and child pornography industries, or well-meaning but FACT Studies show over 80%of rapists admitted to regular use wrongheaded"Civil Libertarians"--act is if never before has our of hard-core pornography and 57%admitted to imitating society"restricted"the right to free speech.That is not true.We pornographic scenes in committing crimes. (Dr. William as a society have identified all sorts of speech which we do not Marshall, Professor of Psychology, Queens University, tolerate:whether the classic example of yelling fire in a crowded Ontario,Canada) theater,or the more common claim of libel or slander(damaging someone's reputation by what is said or written). Clearly, free- dom of speech,like most rights,cannot be absolute.The Oregon FACT in Oregon there were 1,296 forcible rapes and 248 Constitution itself expressly recognizes this fact. The free attempted rapes reported to the police in 1993. (Oregon speech guarantee itself states: "....but every person shall be Law Enforcement Data System). Usually only one in ten responsible for the abuse of this right." rapes is reported. IT SIMPLY MAKES GOOD SENSE FACT A child is sexually abused every 47 seconds in America. So you decide. Do you want your constitution to protect obscene (National Children Legal Foundation) speech and expression, including child pornography?Or do you want to bring a common sense meaning to Oregon's right to FACT In Oregon 2,552 cases of child sexual abuse were report- freedom of speech and expression? A vote for Measure 19 ed in 1993(Children's Services Division).Many cases go makes good sense constitutionally and legally. unreported. FACT As many as 90%of sexually abused children are shown (This information furnished by Kelly Clark,Legal Counsel to Yes on 19 adult hard-core pornography prior to their molestation. Committee,&Former State Representative.) (National Children Legal Foundation) FACT The #1 consumer group of adult hard-core pornography is adolescent boys between 12 and 17 years of age.(US Attorney General-Commission on Pornography) FACT There are more outlets for hard-core pornography in the United States than McDonald's Restaurants. (National Coalition Against Pornography) We need to be able to pass laws for the protection of our chil- dren,women and families.Vote YES on Ballot Measure 19. (This information furnished by Olive Hodson,Director,Oregon Women's Leadership Task Force.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 147 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR VOICES OF EXPERIENCE A Letter From Law Enforcement Officer As prosecutors, with more than 15 years combined experience and State Representative John Minnis. prosecuting defendants charged with the sexual victimization of small children, we understand the devastating impact that I've served in law enforcement for nearly 20 years. Many of pornography, especially child pornography, has on children.We those years, I worked a beat and currently I'm a detective deal- learned through our prosecutorial experience that many of the ing with sexual assaults against children. most dangerous pedophiles use hard-core pornography and/or child pornography. Furthermore, clinical studies of sex offenders verify that the use of hard-core pornography by an individual is a During my time on the force, I've seen the damage that violent significant risk factor in identifying the most hard core sex hard-core pornography can have on individuals, families and offenders. even communities.Some sexual assaults are so gruesome that I can't in good conscience share the details with even my closest THE DESTRUCTIVE CYCLE friends. Our experience has shown that sex offenders use pornography in a variety of ways:to begin their offensive cycle,to supplement I have personally reviewed cases of rape, suicide, accidental this cycle, or to lure child victims into abusive and exploitative deaths and even murder where the crime was an attempt to situations. Consequently, courts prohibit the majority of convict- reenact pornographic material. ed sex offenders,while on probation or parole,from possessing pornography.Treatment providers for sex offenders,also,recog- This becomes especially heartbreaking when the victims are nize this material acts as a catalyst for abuse by the offender. children. CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN -- NOT As a legislator,I've been equally troubled.On several occasions, PORNOGRAPHERS parents,teachers and other community leaders have expressed Currently the United States Supreme Court decisions allow the concern about the presence of adult bookstores or all nude banning of certain pornography, specifically child pornography. "juice"bars in their neighborhoods. Passage of this measure ensures that the Oregon Constitution will be interpreted the same way as the 'United States Unfortunately, the way our state constitution is currently inter- Constitution. As prosecuting attorneys concerned about the preted,there is nothing that can be done to help them.We can't problem of child sexual abuse,we strongly urge you to vote yes even prevent an adult bookstore from locating next door to a on Measure 19 and help stop child pornography in Oregon. school,a daycare center or public playground. In fact,in 1991,a bill banning the possession of child pomogra- (This information furnished by Stephen E.Dingle,Deputy District phy received unanimous approval. But when a man from Attorney,Thomas M.Hart,Deputy District Attorney,Marion County Eastern Oregon was brought to trial on child pornography District Attorney's Office.) charges,the Circuit Court ruled the law unconstitutional. Ballot Measure 19 is a necessary amendment to our Constitution. It will allow reasonable limits on a vice that is deeply degrading, and often harmful to those depicted, those that view it and the neighborhoods that must currently allow it. Please,vote Yes on Ballot Measure 19. Sincerely, John Minnis (This information furnished by John Minnis,Police Officer.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 148 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Hard Core Pornography—Devastating To Families. A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Here is an issue where people of good will, good faith and who It happens every 47 seconds.365,days a year.A child is sexual- believe in good government can act. Pornography, be it adult or ly assaulted. In Oregon, according to 1993 statistics from the child,is reprehensible and especially to Christians. Child Services Division,over 2,500 sexual abuse cases against children were reported. Tragically, most cases of sexual abuse The 1991 Oregon Legislature passed a law which outlawed the go unreported. possession of child pornography. This law is currently being challenged in the Oregon Court of Appeals. Also, the Oregon Hard Core Pornography A Major Contributor To Sexual Supreme Court has interpreted the Oregon Constitution as pro- Assault. hibiting the enactment of laws restricting or regulating obscenity. At present, it is legal in Oregon to see, buy or rent adult hard- ` In a recent study of convicted child molesters, 87%admitted core pornography over the counter no matter how divisive,coer- f to regular use of hard core pornography -- usually child cive or violent. pornography. • According to the National Law Center for Children and Why are we evangelicals so concerned? According to the Families,neighborhoods the N ti with a concentration r sex business- Children's Legal Foundation, a child is sexually molested every 47 seconds in the United States.As many as 90 percent of the es have 43%more property crimes and over 500%more sex- abused children are shown adult hard-core pornography prior to ual offenses than the average community. molestation. • In Oklahoma City, 150 sex businesses were shut down over a six year period. This contributed to a 27% decrease in the 2,552 CASES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN OREGON number of rapes. The Oregon Children's Services Division stated in 1993 there were 2,552 cases of child sexual abuse reported in Oregon and • Westley Allan Dodd --the man who brutally raped and mur- they believe many go unreported. dered three young boys--admitted his lustful passions began and were fueled by hard-core pornography. The United States Supreme Court has ruled far better than the • The police investigation revealed that Dodd actually recorded Oregon Supreme Court by stating: "The prevention of sexual his heinous acts to share with other predators. exploitation and abuse of children constitutes a government objective of surpassing importance . . . (Child pornography) is Oregon Constitution Protects Hard Core Pornography. not entitled to First Amendment protections"(1982, New York v. Ferber). • Currently in Oregon it is legal to sell, buy,or rent adult hard- core pornography over the counter no matter how abusive, Here is an opportunity for Christians to be"the salt of the earth" coercive or violent. and"the light of the world." We urge all people of good faith to • This even includes pornography depicting women being tor- protect our children and families by voting for ballot measure 19. hared mutilated in bondage, raped, the victims of ritualistic sexual abuse.even murdered. Gary Randall, State Director, Oregon Association of Evangelicals • Oregon is one of only six states with no laws restricting violent Leo Thornton, President Emeritus, Western Evangelical hard core pornography. Seminary • Oregon communities cannot even prevent adult bookstores from locating next to schools or public playgrounds. (This information furnished by Gary Randall,State Chairman,Oregon • There are now more outlets for hard-core pornography than Assoc of Evangelicals,Leo M.Thornton,President Emeritus, Western there are McDonald's restaurants. Evangelical Seminary.) Vote Yes On Ballot Measure 19. Ballot Measure 19 is sponsored by a broad base of respected community leaders and organizations. It will simply amend the Oregon Constitution to remove free speech protection from hard- core and child pornography to the same extent as the U.S. Constitution. Please Vote YES on Ballot Measure 19. (This information furnished by Mike White,Oregon Family Council.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 149 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR SUPPORT U.S.CONSTITUTION AND OREGON'S CHILDREN IT JUST MAKES SENSEI Oregon's Individuality is Bad For Our Children. The Measure 19 makes common sense. It simply clarifies that Children's Legal Foundation cites that a child is molested every "free speech" under the Oregon Constitution does not include 47 seconds in the United States. As many as 90% of these obscenity or child pornography. I whole heartedly support this abused children are shown adult hard-core pornography before ballot measure. being molested. Ralph Bennet of the L.A. Police Department said"Of 320 cases of child molestation I've worked with,62%of The link between hard-core pornography, including child the children reported that pornography was used in their victim- pornography, and violent crime is clear. Statistic after statistic ization.' According to the FBI, 1 in 3 females and 1 in 7 males from national studies confirm this link. Unfortunately, so does will be sexually molested before the age of 18. Child molesters tragic experience. report from 30-60 victims each before they are arrested for the first time.Yet Oregon's child pornography law is now being chal- lenged in court. Serial killer Ted Bundy, in an interview with family psycholo- gist Dr.James Dobson,conducted just hours before Bundy was This measure will bring the Oregon Constitution in line with executed, reiterated over and over again that his start into vio- the U.S. Supreme Court's definition of obscenity. Without lent and uncontrollable crime was ignited by hard core pomogra- this amendment,our communities will continue to be exposed to When asked why he decided to talk tl Dobson, Bundy answered c the images and effects of child pornography and adult hard-core answered that it was his hope that society could make a start in pornography. As the Supreme Court has outlined in their deci- curbing hard-core pornography and therefore keep other Ted sions, restricting or regulating obscenity does not overrun our Bundys"from ever getting a violent criminal start. rights of free speech.With each measure of freedom we have a measure of responsibility. Other examples abound, including some closer to home:the very painful tragedy which claimed the life of Lee Iseli, son of Study after study has come to the conclusion that there is a Robert Iseli, one of the chief petitioners of this ballot measure; Allan Dodd,the murderer who stated on numerous direct link between adult hard-core pornography and vio- and lence against women.Studies like the 1986 Attorney General's occaslions ions that his criminal behavior was also fueled by pomog- Commission on Pornography and others have documented that raphy and child pornography. violent, deviant pornography raises the likelihood a male will commit a sexually violent crime.A woman is raped every 46 sec- Measure 19 makes sense, and is a common sense adjust- onds according to reported attacks. Sexual exploitation, ment to a bad Oregon Supreme Court opinion interpreting our bondage and sado-masochism, torture and mutilation can be free speech guarantees. It will start the crucial process of crack- traced to exposure to obscene,hard-core pornography. ing down on hard-core and child pornography. We must recognize that many young lives are being affected by this industry in Oregon every day. (This information furnished by Craig Berkman.) We must vote in support of this measure to demonstrate a reasonable concern for the future of Oregon's women and children. (This information furnished by Mike Howden,Executive Director,Capitol Research Institute.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 150 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION PROTECT THE FREEDOM TO READ, STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN VOTE NO ON MEASURE 19 We support federal child pornography laws, urge vigorous j Books removed from Oregon libraries between 1987 and 1994 enforcement,and endorse criminalization of child pornography in include: Oregon. But we oppose Measure 19, which will open a legal Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel loophole for child pornographers. if Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin A Girl Named Sooner by Suzanne Clauser Years ago, lawyers for pornographers figured out how to avoid convictions:they argue that the material does not meet the El Agua by Nicole Giron "obscenity"definition because, "taken as a whole," it has some The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Family Health "literary,artistic, political or scientific value"or is within"commu- Longarm Series by Tabor Evans nity standards" (which are partly set by local pornography con- Night Chills by Dean Koontz I sumers). Acquittals have also been won when jurors are so Just Good Friends by Jane O'Connor appalled by the evidence that they cannot find it"prurient"(sexu- ally arousing). Objectors thought that the contents were too sexually explicit or US law does not require that child pornography be proved obscene for libraries. "obscene." Making and selling material in which children are shown in sexually explicit conduct is a federal crime. Measure Librarians select books for public and school libraries according 19--by defining child pornography as "obscenity"--would allow to policies that undergo citizen review by Library and School child pornographers to use "obscenity"trial defenses. Measure Boards, and local government officials. The policies assist in 19 could thus make it harder to convict child pornographers in developing collections that fulfill the mission of each type of Oregon than under existing federal law. library in individual communities. In addition to abusing children, pornography injures adult Libraries do not collect obscene materials. Yet, even under the women whose rights to equality are violated by it. But criminal current definition of free speech in Oregon's Constitution, obscenity laws are useless to any individual who is personally attempts to remove particular items from libraries because one harmed. or a few persons consider them obscene are common. Challenges to library books on the grounds of objections to sex- Along with neighborhood associations, we are outraged that ual content or profane language comprised 158 of 293 chal- the sex industry has invaded where we live. But we cannot put lenges submitted to Oregon's libraries in the past seven years. faith in zoning laws, which shunt the harm to someone else's backyard--or could lock it by law into our own neighborhood Even though the books listed above would not be legally defined (especially if we are poor or people of color). as obscene,they were censored. As activists dedicated to stopping violence against women,we More attempts to remove books from libraries will be the result of advocate instead a strategy to empower victims.We want plain- amending the free speech article in Oregon's Bill of Rights.One tiffs to be allowed to bring civil suits against pornographers for practical impact of challenges in libraries is the diversion of civil-rights violations.We want plaintiffs to sue pornographers for financial and staff resources away from providing library services money damages.We want plaintiffs to win court-ordered injunc- toward defending materials that would not be legally defined as tions against pornographers and their product. We invite obscene.This is not a sound use of tax dollars! Oregonians who want to stop pornography to help us make this option real. Contact Stopping Violence Against Women, 777- Amending the historic guarantee of the right to speak, write, or 2796. print freely on any subject whatever, and the corresponding guarantee of the right to read, alarms the Oregon Library Community Against Measure 19. (This information furnished by Erin McKenna,Stopping Violence Against Women(SVAIN)) We urge Oregon's voters to reject Measure 19. lb (This information furnished by Mary Ginnane,Treasurer,Oregon Library Community Against Measure 19.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 151 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ORGANIZATIONS FIGHTING FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS NO CENSORSHIP OPPOSE MEASURE 19 NO ON MEASURE 19 Measure 19 will create the kinds of censorship laws that do not help women and children. Instead, they have a long history Under Measure 19, government -- not the individual -- could of being used against women: decide what Oregonians read,see,hear and say even in the pri- vacy of their own homes. • Books for and about women, such as Our Bodies Ourselves; Are You There, God- It's Me, Margaret The Color Purple and Measure 19 can make possession of "obscene" materials a The Diary of Anne Frank are the target of censorship in places felony. Under this kind of law, adults reading The Diary of Anne with obscenity laws like Measure 19. Frank, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, To Kill a Mockingbird or even the children's book In The Night Kitchen -- books • Violence is not caused by words and images. Violence flour- already labeled "obscene" in other states with similar laws -- ished for thousands of years before the printing press and could be charged with a crime for reading them in their own motion picture. Studies find no rise in sexual violence tied to the homes. availability of sexual materials. Censorship will not stop violence against women and children. Here are the facts about Measure 19: * Information about birth control has been banned under . Oregonians are asked to surrender their own good judgment "obscenity" laws. Margaret Sanger (founder of Planned to the government. Parenthood)is just one woman who was arrested for discussing birth control. . Police could be allowed to intrude on the sanctity of private homes in Oregon if possession of obscene materials in made • Pornography critic Andrea Dworkin supported a new law in a crime. Canada which censors certain materials deemed obscene. She has since had her own books seized by customs officials under the new law. Each city and county government in Oregon could establish its own definition for obscenity. • Women submitting art work for exhibit at the University of Oregon in September indicated their work, previously rejected Censorship would be enforced at taxpayer expense. elsewhere, dealt predominately with female sexuality, sexual abuse and religion. The Oregon Constitution protects "the right to speak, write, or print freely on any subject whatever." Measure 19 overrides this • Men who have long used the excuse"porn made me do it"for clause to allow prohibition of expression that some might find their crimes should be held fully accountable for their actions "Obscene." and not pass off the blame. Measure 19 would erode Oregon's Bill of Rights without Women in Oregon are opposed to censorship. They are not strengthening the state's already strict child pornography laws. fooled by the supporters of Measure 19.They know the kinds of Anyone using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct, laws that will be created by Measure 19 are more likely to hurt visually recording sexual conduct by children, possessing these them than help them.VOTE NO on MEASURE 19. kinds of depictions,duplicating or distributing them,or transport- ing child pornography into the state can be charged with a felony.The Oregon Coalition for Free Expression supports those Oregon Women's Political Caucus laws. League of Women Voters of Oregon American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon If Measure 19 passes,Oregonians will be stripped of 135 years Oregon American Association of University Women of free expression rights. National Organization for Women,Corvallis The Oregon Coalition for Free Expression urges Oregonians to hold fast to their right to be free from censorship in what they (This information furnished by Janet Arenz,American Civil Liberties read,see,hear and say. Union of Oregon.) Say no to censorship.Vote no on Measure 19. (This information furnished by Janet Arenz,President,Oregon Coalition for Free Expression.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 152 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 19 Measure No. 19 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION DEFEND YOUR RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH SUPPORT THE ARTS DEFEAT CENSORSHIP IN OREGON! OPPOSE MEASURE 19 "No law shall be passed restraining the free expression of opin- Measure 19 imperils artistic freedoms in Oregon. Measure 19 ion, or restricting the right to speak, write or print freely on any allows the government to decide for citizens what is"obscene." subject whatever; but every person shall be responsible for the Government,throughout history and to this very day,has a his- abuse of this right." tory of censorship. Here are titles attacked by government enti- Article I,section 8 Oregon Constitution ties: MEASURE 19 TAKES AWAY YOUR CURRENT RIGHTS TO BOOKS: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Canterbury Tales, FREE SPEECH The Grapes of Wrath, Oliver Twist, Lysistrata, A Farewell to Arms, The Color Purple,Paradise Lost For 135 years the Oregon Constitution has protected the rights MOVIES: Gone With the Wind, Howard's End, Pretty Woman, of its citizens to speak, write, and print their ideas. If passed, Romeo& Juliet, Splash, Cape Fear, Birth of a Nation, Maltese Measure 19 will take away your current constitutional guarantee Falcon of free speech. It will allow every Oregon city and county to enact different laws about what you can read, write, say, print, THEATRICAL WORKS: A Midsummer's Night Dream, M. paint,photograph,film,look at,sing,or dance even in your own Butterfly,Mrs. Warren's Profession,Equs home. ARTWORK: Michelangelo's statue David and fresco Last MEASURE 19 AUTHORIZES TAXPAYER-FUNDED GOVERN- Judgment, Goya's Maja Desnuda, Manet's Olympia, Rodin's MENT CENSORSHIP Thinker MUSIC: She'll be Coming 'Round the Mountain, Frankie and Your tax dollars will pay for the enactment and enforcement of Johnny, Rocky Mountain High, Good Night Irene, Waltzing new censorship laws,just as your tax dollars are being spent on Matilda,Satisfaction this ballot measure now. Do you want to pay for the government to censor what materials you can access? OPERA: Tosca, Tristan and Isolde, Moses and Aron, Salome, Tamhauser MEASURE 19 DOES NOTHING TO STOP CHILD PORNOG- RAPHY Should it be a crime for Oregonians to read, view or listen to these works? Measure 19 permits local governments to define Measure 19 will do NOTHING to strengthen Oregon's current for their citizens what has redeeming artistic merit and what is forceful laws against child pornography. It is already a felony "obscenity."The government--not you,the Oregon citizen will decide whether you can choose from this list,even if you wish h to crime under Oregon law to use a child in the display of sexually explicit conduct or to possess, duplicate, distribute or bring into read,view or listen in the privacy of your home. Oregon any such depictions. The Oregon Constitution protects `the right to speak, write, or "...a state has no business telling a man,sitting alone in his own print freely on any subject whatever."Measure 19 asks the peo- house, what books he may read or what films he may ple of Oregon to relinquish a basic freedom cherished for 135 watch...Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of years. giving government the power to control men's minds." Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Oregonians get nothing in return for the sacrifice of a constitu- Stanley v.Georgia 1969 tional right,not even better protections for our children.We sup- port the state's strict laws against child pornography. We urge you to vote NO on Measure 19 Decide for yourself what you and your family may read,view or listen to.Vote no on Measure 19. Oregon Independent Booksellers Association Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bill Patton, Kristy Edmunds, Martha Richards, Linda Magee, Michael Powell,Powell's Books Johann Jacobs,James Canfield,James Nelson,Kenneth Lewis, PEN Northwest Branch Julie Mancini,Elizabeth Huddle Oregon/Southwest Washington Chapter Video Software Dealers Association (This information furnished by Doug Killian,Oregon Coalition for Free (This information furnished by Deborah D.Garman,Pacific Northwest Expression.) Booksellers Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ' ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 153 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General AN ACT Election,November 8, 1994. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE BALLOT TITLE STATE OF OREGON THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF OREGON IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 20 AMENDS CO.NSTITUTION*"EQUAL TAX",ON TRADE REPLACES CURRENTITAXES ! paragraph 1:Section 32,Article I and Section 32,Article IV and QUJE$TION: Shall state constitutional tax provisions be Section 11, 11 to 11 f,Article XI of the Constitution of the State repealed, "equal tax" on transfer of property, goads, services of Oregon are repealed. replace current state,local taxes? Paragraph 2: Article IX of the Constitution of the State of SUMMARY: Amends state constitution. Repeals sections ' Oregon, relating to finance, is repealed and a new Article IX regarding income tax, fuel and oil taxes,urban renewal finane-! relating to Finance,to read as set forth in Paragraph 3 is enact- ing, tax bases,,',property taxes, tax limitations, related matters. ed in its place. Bars all current state, local taxes, fees: sessments, paragraph 3: Substitutes "equal tax" on all transfers of property, g00ds; ser- vices. Includes loans, securities, insurance, barter, glfts!over $1,000;Exempts charitable gifts,;pensions.Prescribes who;pays ARTICLE IX tax.State rate 2 percent;local rate 1 percent OF]ess.Sets-11.1 ri- ! FINANCE ties to allocate revenue:Ends constitutional state;district bond- ing authority.Other changes.Effective January 1,y995. Section 1:Intent of Equal Tax System. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:The direct revenue loss to The intent of this Article is to replace a system of many taxes state and local government would be at least$490 million in ft- with a one-tax system that is equal for everybody.This will gen- cal year 1996, erate revenue by a very low Equal Tax charge on every exchange of value or transaction in trade on the broadest possi This measure would eliminate the following categories Of state! ble base which will adequately fund the government and provide and local taxes and fees: for adequate protection and services for the people of the state. Fiscal Year 1996 Collections($billions) Section 2: Equal Tax Only Tax; Administered by Elected State Local Total Official;Equal Tax Fund. Income Tax 3.12 0.06 3.18 (1) The Equal Tax is hereby established and is the only tax Property Tax 2.14 2,14 permitted in this state. The Equal Tax described in this Article Motor Vehicle and shall be in lieu of and completely replace the Property Tax and Weight Mile Taxes 0.5$ 0,01 0 6g State Income Taxes, and all other taxes, and bans all fees, Unemployment'nsurance 0.42 0 42 Sete 3 ments and tolls excluding those user fees and charges in O Other Taxes and l=ees 0.62 0.40 1.02 (2) The Equal Tax System shall be administered by the Total 4.74 2.61 735 Treasurer of State,an elected official,through the Department of Revenue. This estimate assumes that charges for services such as sewers (3) All Equal Tax Revenue shall be deposited in the State and hospitals are generally not prohibited by the measure. Treasury to the credit of the Equal Tax Fund, which is hereby The measure would impose a'maximum two percent fax on created. transactions or trade of all goods and services. The measure ' Section 3: State Equal Tax Limit Set; 60% People Vote also limits the amount this measure could raise in the first year Required;College Student Tuition Reduced. to 18$2 revenue collections.Assuming the limit is effective,fiscal year 1996 collections would be limited to$6.86 billion.The rev- : (1) The rate of the State Equal Tax shall be 2%,or that per- enue loss would be at least$490''million.. tentage, if less, necessary to produce the total combined fiscal 1992 revenue which was formerly received by state,counties or The actual dollar,amount collected could be substantially]less, cities, school districts, and other districts, from all taxes, fees, depending on the court interpretation of Jh4 language of the assessments, licenses, tolls, and other sources, excluding measUre, the ability of taxpayers to restructure transactions to receipts from state accident insurance,municipal or district utility legally avoid the tax, and the practical ability to collect the tax. charges for water, electricity, natural gas, bus, trolley, train, The collection IS will also likely be;less it the first year because of rents, leases, sale of property, tuitions, dividends, fines, penal- the practical difficulties:of implementing the tax in a short time ties, interest, lottery and other recreational user or admission frame.! charges,federal revenue sharing, (but not timber receipts), and Common School Fund sources. No tax, fee, assessment or The state and local government administration of current tax pro- other charges may be added to utility user bills or the above grams would be replaced with state administration of the!equal? receipts,except the Equal Tax. tax, (2) The rate of the State or local Equal Tax may be increased only by a 60% majority vote of the people, voting at any publi- cized,regular election. (3) After 1 year from the effective date of this Amendment, the Legislative Assembly shall refer to the people under Subsection (2) of this section, at the next Regular Election, an addition to allocation in Section 5 (3) up to one-tenth percent (.1%)to the State Equal Tax for the purpose of reducing tuition charges on a pro rata basis to be as nearly free as possible to all 154 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 resident students enrolled in all accredited post secondary Section 6:Equal Tax Imposed On All Trade. schools and colleges within the state. (1) The State or local Equal Tax shall be a uniform charge in the state, county, city, or district where levied, and shall be Section 4: Local Equal Tax; County Implementing Rules; imposed upon all trade within the state and its subdivisions Time of Expiration. between Oregon persons,or between Oregon persons and per- (1) A local Equal Tax may be imposed pursuant to Section sons located outside the state,whether licensed or unlicensed to 3(2), for not more than 5 years and not to exceed 1%within a do business in Oregon. county to provide supplemental revenue for special needs of (2) The Equal Tax shall be computed on the gross value of schools, other districts, and local governments. The percentage all property,goods,and services,at the time of transfer of own- and amount of the 1%to be allocated for schools,other districts, ership, title, or custody, whether by sale, vending, rental or and local governments shall be approved by a 60%majority vote lease, exchange by barter, or by any other form of transfer, of the people voting in the affected district,at a publicized, regu- including installment purchases and whether the property is real lar election. or personal,tangible or intangible. (2) The Legislative Assembly shall establish uniform rules by (3) The Purchaser of services and labor shall be liable to pay which the counties shall implement the Local Equal Tax the Equal Tax on the gross amount paid for those services. Program. (4) Each party to an exchange of services or property by (3) Upon expiration of the time and conclusion of the project barter, shall be liable to pay the Equal Tax on one-half of the for which any Equal Tax was authorized by the voters, or when gross cash value of the services or property exchanged or financial requirements of the authorized project are met, collec- bartered. tion of the tax and allocations and distributions pertaining to that 5 The Equal Tax shall be payable b the giver of an gift,to I project shall cease. O q p y y g y 9 any one recipient, exceeding one thousand dollars in annual Section 5: Equal Tax Fund Allocations; State Agencies; aggregate. College Tuition Reduced; Highway Fund; Appropriation (6) The Equal Tax shall be computed on both the principal Fund;Stabilization Fund. and interest on any interest bearing loan if that loan exists for (1) All governments' and districts' base allocation shall be more than 30 days from date of execution or billing, to date of 100% of their fiscal 19§2 budget derived from revenues final payment. The Tax will be imposed on the interest only, on 14 described in Section 3 plus per capita growth and cost of living loans of 30 days or less. allowances in Section 8,and other funds from this section. (7) The Equal Tax shall be payable on all insurance premi- (2) State agencies allocations prescribed by legislative bud- ums and all claims or policy settlements.The insuror shall collect get in Section 8(1) of this Article, shall be paid from the Equal the Equal Tax due on the premium payments, and remit to the Tax state allocation. state. The insuror shall pay the Equal Tax on the proceeds of (3) One tenth of 1% (.1%) of State Equal Tax revenue shall insurance claims and policy settlements, and remit the Tax to the state. be allocated to reduce tuition charges on a pro rata basis to all resident students enrolled in accredited post-secondary schools (8) The Equal Tax shall be imposed on securities transac- t and colleges. tions, on the gross selling price of any securities or financial (4) The Highway Fund shall receive 105%of the monies dis- instrument on date of sale at the state Equal Tax Securities rate tributed to it in fiscal 1992 plus growth allowances in Section 8 of 1/4 of 1/°. No local Equal Tax will be allowed on securities transactions. which shall be equitably distributed and used exclusively throughout the state,for the construction,reconstruction,mainte- (9) Fees,commissions,and/or any other exchange of identifi- nance, or repair, of the state highways, streets and bridges, able value pertaining to securities or similar transactions,except rights of way acquisition; administering the state highway sys- the sale price of securities,shall be taxable at the Regular Equal tem, and roadside rest areas; payment of principal and interest Tax Rate. on outstanding highway bonds and obligations,for which motor (10) The Equal Tax on each transfer of property or services vehicle fuel and highway taxes abolished by this article have for which the state or local government is liable shall be paid by been pledged;for the enforcement of commercial vehicle weight, the specific agency of the state or local government or district size, load conformation, and equipment regulations. The acquiring the transfer. Highway Fund shall not be used for the expenses of the state (11) In any case for which no provision is otherwise made in police, park acquisition, or any other purposes, agencies, or this section,the in-state seller or transferor of services or title to departments,except as set forth in this section. property, shall be liable to pay the Equal Tax on the cash value (5) An Appropriation Fund shall be established. After the of the services or title to property sold, or otherwise transferred. base allocations have been raised, not more than 5% of the If an out of state seller is prohibited by law from collecting and receipts exceeding base allocations shall be used exclusively by paying the Equal Tax, the Oregon purchaser shall be liable for the Legislative Assembly to reduce disparity in school funding; the payment of the Equal Tax due, to the Oregon Treasurer of provide matching funds for local governments;for supplemental State. highway funds; for disaster-emergency relief, and for funding (12) All trade, as defined herein, shall be accompanied by a federally and state mandated programs. trade document showing the amount of the transaction, the (6) Any funds generated by the Equal Tax above the base amount of the equal tax,and the identity of the person,business allocations and the appropriation fund,shall be deposited in the or agency responsible for remitting the tax to the state.The pur- Equal Tax Stabilization Fund,established hereby,until a balance chasers demand for a receipt with each transaction will serve to of$1 Billion has accumulated in the Fund. Income generated by self-regulate compliances. the Fund will be deposited back into the Fund.This Fund shall (13) There shall be no Equal Tax on gifts to non-profit, reli- be used exclusively as a supplement for any temporary future gious,or charitable organizations. shortfall of revenue from the Equal Tax. (14) There shall be no Equal Tax on pensions or retirement (7) Surpluses generated by the Equal Tax after the benefits,or on income,regardless of source. Stabilization Fund goal has been met,and surpluses to that fund generated by the Fund itself, shall be applied to reduce the Section 7:Treasurer of State Executive Role; Distribution of bonded indebtedness of the state, and ultimately to a reduction Equal Tax Fund. of the Equal Tax Rate itself. (1) The Treasurer of State shall be the executive of opera- tions of the Revenue Department administration, collection, dis- 155 CONTINUED a Official 1994 Ge eral Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure Non 20 Measure No. 20 tribution, and enforcement of the Equal Tax System created by dance with Section 3 of this article, to fund public capital this Article. improvement projects or continuing public programs, including (2) The Treasurer shall distribute on a periodic basis, rev- farm and home loans to veterans, power or water development, enues from the Equal Tax Fund to all governments,districts,and reforestation, higher education development, pollution control, agencies,pursuant to Section 4&8,and manage all funds of the multifamily housing for the elderly and disabled,small scale local state,including the collection of all monies due the state. energy loans, any other public purpose, project, or program, or the accelerated retirement of bonds issued under bonding Section 8: Legislative Adjustments For Per Capita authority abolished by this section. Allocation; Legislative Quarterly Review;Vote Required For Temporary Increase. Section 11:Appropriations Not To Exceed Revenues. (1) For the purposes of per capita growth allocations, and In no event shall appropriations exceed revenues. prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the Legislative Assembly shall certify to the Treasurer, with concurrence of the Section 12:Requirement For Withdrawal From Treasury. counties, any changes in population, school enrollments, and No money shall be withdrawn or disbursed from the state trea- cost of living increases or decreases,and the creation or disso- sury except as provided in this article or as duly appropriated by lution and merger or annexation of districts or governments.The law. Legislative Assembly shall certify to the Treasurer of changes in state agency budgets from within the State allocation limits. Section 13: Annual Equal Tax Audit; Treasurer's Summary (2) The Legislative Assembly, or the Joint Legislative Report. Committee established under Article III of this Constitution shall (1) A full audit of the Equal Tax Fund System shall be made analyze the Equal Tax system quarterly to ensure the adequacy at the end of each fiscal year,and a complete report made avail- of the revenue collections and allocations in Section 7. able to the people. (3) If it is determined that a projected shortfall will be more (2) The annual report of the audit shall include a year's-end than temporary,the Legislative Assembly shall initiate a resolu- summary report by the Treasurer of State, and comments and tion to refer to the people for their vote a measure to temporarily recommendations of any interested legislative committee or local increase the State Equal Tax Rate.A temporary increase in the government addressing possible improvements to the Equal Tax Equal Tax rate to correct a temporary shortfall requires a majori- System. ty vote by the people.Such increase shall not extend beyond the Section 14: Article To Be Self-Executing; Legislative and of the fiscal year in which the shortfall exists. Implementation Authorized. Section 9: Monthly Filing of Equal Tax Returns Required; The provisions of this Article shall be self-executing, but may Exception;Penalty for Failure To Pay. be implemented by general laws and rules which shall regulate (1) All persons identified in Section 6 of this article as liable to and prescribe statewide uniform procedures for reporting, pay- pay an Equal Tax,shall submit a return and remit payment of all ment, distribution, and enforcement of taxes approved and accrued Equal Taxes to the Treasurer of State,as of the end of imposed by this Article. each calendar month. Section 15: The Following Definitions Shall Apply In This (2) If a seller who is liable to pay the Equal Tax,fails to pay Article. the Tax(to the Treasurer of State)the other person who is party Financial Instruments includes, but is not limited to, notes, to the transfer shall pay the tax unless that party demonstrates by evidence of trade document from the seller, that the Equal deeds, mortgages, trust deeds, chattel paper, stocks, bonds, Tax was paid to and collected by the seller. debentures, warrants, options for consideration, documents of (3) The Treasurer may provide a system of Equal Tax title,bills of sale,contracts,certificates of deposit,and any other Revenue Stamps in varying denominations to be used by the document conveying interest in property or services of tangible value. seller to affix to purchaser's copy of trade document, receipt,or financial instrument,of the Equal Tax paid,and may be used in Loans means a deposit of money by a customer with a lieu of periodic reporting as directed by the Treasurer. banker; a transaction wherein one person transfers to the other (4) Any person,seller or purchaser,or both,found by a court a sum of money which that other person agrees to repay of competent jurisdiction to have willfully failed to pay an Equal absolutely; delivery by one person, and receipt by another per- Tax, when liable to do so, shall be subject to a penalty not to son, of money on agreement, express or implied, to repay exceed one thousand dollars or an amount equal to the value of money with or without interest;a contract whereby one delivers the property or services transferred or sold,whichever is greater, money to another who agrees to return an equivalent sum. plus all collection costs,court costs,and attorney fees. Per-capita means the total of gross state and local revenues divided by the total applicable state,local,or district population. Section 10: Expiration of Bonding Authority; Security for Person includes, but is not limited to, any individual, firm, Outstanding Bonded Debt; Funding Of Capital association, club, fraternal organization, corporation, (domestic, Improvements and Special Programs. profit or non-profit,foreign,or alien),joint venture,copartnership, (1) Any grant of authority under this Constitution to incur estate, trust, business trust, receiver, assignee for creditors, indebtedness through bonding, certificates of participation, or trustee, trustee in bankruptcy, syndicate, the state and all gov- any other financing mechanism,shall expire on January 1, 1995. ernment subdivisions, or any group or combination acting as a If this Initiative is referred by the Legislative Assembly to be unit, whether in state or an out-of-state licensee, or branch, voted upon by the people prior to January 1, 1995,the effective thereof. date shall be pursuant to Article IV, Sec (4)(d) of this Property includes, but is not limited to, real property and Constitution. improvements thereto of land,water, oil, mines, minerals, quar- (2) This section shall not be construed to negate or super- ries, standing timber, and rights thereto, and personal property sede any ultimate security provided by other taxation for bonded other than real property of money, goods, stocks, bonds, indebtedness incurred prior to January 1,1995,or other effective options, or financial paper purchased or loaned to any Oregon date in Sec. 10(1),but such taxation shall be imposed only to the person from outside the exterior limits of the state. extent necessary to cure default. Services includes, but is not limited to labor,effort, applica- (3) Nothing in this article shall be construed to bar the dedi- tion of skill,expertise,knowledge or information,or the expendi- cation of an increase in the state Equal Tax, enacted in accor- ture of time by one person in the interest of and for compensa- 156 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 tion by another, by salary, commission, piece work rate, con- Insurance premiums,claims,settlements tract,subcontract,dividend,fee,or payment in kind. Intergovernmental transfers Trade includes,but is not limited to,any transfer of value,title, or possession; or any transaction, trade or commerce by any Equal Tax is computed on gross value of property,goods,ser person,or between two or more persons,companies,or entities, vices, at time of transfer.Tax shall be paid by seller, employer, of any property or service;whether made by retail,wholesale or landlord,giver,or insurer. If out-of-state seller is prohibited from otherwise; or by exchanging of commodities; or by deposit of collecting or paying tax, in-state purchaser shall pay tax due. any kind in return for a consideration;the providing of utility and Each party to barter pays half. Requires receipt for each transac- transportation services for which charges are made. tion.Required tax returns must be filed and paid monthly.Allows Trade Document includes, but is not limited to, bill, bill of tax stamps instead of returns.Penalizes willful failure to pay tax. sale, cash register slip, invoice, receipt, contract, credit card Exempt from Equal Tax: charitable gifts; pensions or retire- statement, payroll statement, or other document which records ment benefits;income;annual gifts of$1000 or less per person. the payment for property or services. Authorizes increase in rate of state Equal Tax only if increase Trade Within The State means any trade within the exterior regular election except that increase to geographic boundaries of the state, including all territory within approved by 60%vote these limits,leased or owned by,or ceded to,the United States, correct fiscal year shortfall ll may be approved by majority vote. or any foreign country. Equal Tax proceeds are allocated as follows: Section 16: Repeal of Conflicting Constitutional Provisions; • All state and local governments to receive 100% (except Amendment Only By Specification. 105% to Highway Fund) of fiscal 1992 revenues from banned This Article shall repeal,amend,and supersede any provision taxes,fees,assessments,tolls,with adjustments for inflation and of this Constitution, and of any law enacted thereunder, insofar changes in population or student enrollment since 1992. as such provision conflicts with the express terms or intent of . 0.1%to be used to reduce tuition for resident college,other this Article, and this Article shall be repealed, amended, or post-secondary students. (After one year requires regular elec- superseded only by a 60%majority vote at a publicized regular tion vote on increase in Equal Tax up to 0.1%to further reduce election,and only by specification and enumeration of the affect- college,other post-secondary tuition.) ed provisions of this Article. • Up to 5%of remaining proceeds goes to Appropriation Fund Paragraph 4: If any provision, section, or clause of this act is to: reduce disparity in school funding; provide local government held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or uncon- matching funds;supplement highway funds;fund disaster-emer- stitutional,the remaining provisions,sections,and clauses of this gency relief;fund federal and state mandated programs. act shall continue in full force and effect. • Remaining proceeds to be placed in Equal Tax Stabilization Paragraph 5: This Amendment to the Constitution shall take Fund (until the balance reaches$1 billion)for use to meet tem- effect on January 1, 1995,unless first referred by the Legislative porary shortfalls. Assembly to a vote of the people at a publicized Regular Election, and upon their approval, as provided in this After stabilization goal met, remaining excess goes to Constitution Article IV, Sect. (4)(d), "becomes effective 30 days reduce state bonded indebtedness and then Equal Tax rate. after the day on which it is approved by a majority of the votes Bans fees, assessments, tolls except as follows: state accident cast thereon". insurance; utility,transit, recreation user charges; rental,sale of property; tuition; dividends; fines, penalties, interest; lottery; admissions; federal revenue sharing; Common School Fund sources. Abolishes constitutional state and local authority to incur debt by bonding,other means.Security for current bonded indebtedness is unaffected. EXPLANATORYSTATEMENT Specifies appropriations not to exceed revenues. Requires com- prehensive public audit. This measure replaces property, income and all other taxes This amendment may be repealed, amended, or superseded and fees with state Equal Tax on each transaction,including but only by a 60%popular vote. not limited to manufacturing,wholesaling,retailing,services,and property transfers. Constitutionally fixes rate at 2% or less or Effective January 1,1995. rate necessary to replace state, local revenues at fiscal 1992 levels. Authorizes local Equal Tax for allocation to local governments Committee Members: Appointed by: at rate up to 1%for up to five years if approved by 60%popular Walter Huss Chief Petitioners vote. Carl Neuberger Chief Petitioners Representative Tom Brian Secretary of State Equal Tax is imposed on each transaction between persons in Senator Ron Cease Secretary of State state,including: Kathleen Beaufait Members of the Committee Retail,wholesale sales,rentals Purchases of labor(wages)and services Real property transfers,including timber,minerals (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) Cash transfers for fee, bonds, mortgages, other intangibles (securities taxed at state rate of 0.25%only) Gifts over$1,000 annually per person Certain loans,bank deposits 157 CONTINUED Official 9, Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR The Equal Tax amendment abolishes property tax and all other OREGON ONLY NEEDS ONE TAX—THE 2%EQUAL TAX. taxes and fees. It establishes a one tax system. It can not exceed 2%or be changed except by a 60%vote. It has the fol- Now is the time for the common ordinary people to act and lowing features to recommend it. vote in favor of Measure 20 as the only tax allowed in Oregon. No property tax Adequate school funding Everyone pays the same rate of 2% on what is purchased No OR income tax Low collection cost whether wholesale or retail. You control how much tax you pay No gasoline tax No building permit fees by how much you spend.No spend,no pay. No weight mile tax No inspection fees Simplicity Dependable funding We must change the tax system in Oregon NOW. The Legislature has not properly funded schools or government. No property tax, no building permit fees, no building inspection Financing education is the most important thing we can do for fees will make home ownership more affordable. 240 in tax is the next generation. College tuition is too high for students.The now added to each gallon of gas you buy. This measure Equal Tax reduces college tuition. removes the 240. FACT: The 2%Equal Tax will provide 8 billion dollars for ade- Your payroll check is now subject to deductions for OR income quate education and government funding. tax withholding. When this measure is in effect there will be no OR income tax deduction, FACT: What will it do for you?You pay no more property tax or state income tax after Jan. 1, 1995.You can own land, This measure will require paying the cost of only one administra- house or personal property without being taxed for it, tive agency to collect the tax instead of paying the cost of over and no tax foreclosure.Young people can qualify to 80 agencies like we do now, It costs 45 million dollars per year build new homes. just to collect the property tax.This will all be saved and can be used to fund other programs. FACT: No assessments on what you own. The assessor and tax collection offices will be closed. This saves The taxes and fees eliminated by this measure were under$6.9 counties approximately$45 million dollars a year.There billion in 1992.The 2% Equal Tax will generate at least$7.5 bil- will be no timber severance tax; state gas tax will be lion per year.It provides adequate funding. reduced twenty cents a gallon, and 33 other taxes and hundreds of fees and assessments will not be charged or collected. This measure opens the door for free tuition for OR resident stu- dents attending college in OR. It provides tuition relief of 20 on Tourists and foreigners in Oregon will pay; tax cheaters will each $1000 of business transacted. It requires a vote after one pay. There will be people who will say this won't work. Special year for adding up to$1 tuition relief for each$1000 of business interest groups may spend lots of money to try to defeat this. transacted. At the minimum this would be$382 million annually for tuition relief. BUT the people must speak and take the Dresent tax bur- This tax will not be added on at cash registers. dens off their backs.Think about this and visualize what it will do for you. It should not raise price of goods. Vote YES for Measure 20. On sales it will be paid by sellers. On wages it will be paid by employers. (This information furnished by Gib Wiley.) For rents it will be paid by landlord. Vote yes on 20. (This information furnished by Dale Crabtree.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. [accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 158 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures I Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR The Equal tax will provide 100% of all revenue received by THE EQUAL TAX IS VERY SIMPLE AND EASY TO UNDER- schools, police,fire protection, etc. in previous years with a pro- STAND. THERE WILL BE 20 WITHIN EACH DOLLAR THAT vision for population growth and inflation. CHANGES HANDS FOR SERVICES OR GOODS. WHOLESALE AS WELL AS RETAIL. IT WILL COMPLETELY The Equal tax is not an added on tax.No property tax,state REPLACE THE 36 TAXES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS WE income tax, assessments and fees to be paid. No more 36 hid- ARE NOW PAYING. INCLUDING THE 2 LARGEST ONES, den taxes paid on every dollar spent. Everyone will share the PROPERTY AND INCOME TAXES. EQUAL TAX WILL BE THE ONLY TAX ALLOWED IN THE STATE. THE ONLY WAY IT cost of State Government.Not just the property owner and wage earner. CAN BE CHANGED OR RAISED IS BY A 60%VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. THERE WILL BE AN AUDIT OF THE COMPLETE SYSTEM AT THE END OF EACH YEAR TO KEEP US No tax on wages, interest or dividends received.Just on pur- INFORMED ON HOW IT IS WORKING. WE WILL NOT NEED chases which will be far less than you are paying now.In 1990 a ANY NEW BUREAUCRACIES TO COLLECT THE TAX. THE married couple earning$30,000 paid$2420 in State income tax. PEOPLE NOW COLLECTING THE 36 TAXES WILL INSTEAD If they paid$1000 in property tax,they paid 10.26%in taxes on COLLECT THE EQUAL TAX. BUSINESSES WILL HAVE LESS two items. OVERHEAD BY NOT HAVING TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES, INCOME TAXES, PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ON THEIR Oregon has highest Weight Mile tax, consumers pay in EQUIPMENT AND TAXES ON THEIR EMPLOYEES. THESE every purchase, will be eliminated, as will be the property TAXES THEY NOW PASS ON TO US IN THEIR PRICES. tax third highest in the Nation. BUSINESSES WILL ALSO HAVE MUCH LESS PAPERWORK THAN THEY HAVE NOW. WHICH WILL SAVE THEM TIME AND MONEY. EACH MONTH THEY WILL SEND A REPORT Eliminating 36 taxing agencies in Oregon eliminates the TO THE STATE TREASURER WITH THE TAX THEY HAVE bureaucracies that run them and cut the size and cost of govern- ALREADY COLLECTED. JUST AS THE PRESENT TAXES ment. No more assessors, save$45 Million. No more fear of ARE NOW. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WILL DIS- losing your home or wondering from year to year how high your BURSE TO EACH ENTITY, SUCH AS CITIES, COUNTIES, property taxes will go. STATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND ETC, THEIR PREVIOUS YEAR'S BUDGET PLUS POPULATION AND SCHOOL The naysayers claim we will pay an additional$900 million in GROWTH AND THE COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCES. federal taxes,but they do not mention we will save$4.7 BILLION GOVERNMENT WILL THEN BE ABLE TO PLAN TO LIVE in property and income taxes alone.The Equal tax can only be WITHIN THEIR BUDGETS. THEY WILL GET WHAT THEY raised with a 60%vote of the people. NEED, NOT MORE THAN THEY NEED. IF MORE IS NEEDED THEY CAN COME TO THE PEOPLE. IF A 60% MAJORITY State taxes rose from $5.7 Billion in 90-91 to $6.4 Billion in VOTE OF THE PEOPLE AGREE IT WILL BE ALLOWED.THIS MEASURE PUTS US ALL ON A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD. IT IS 91-92. State Government grew 19% in 1980's. Population grew HONEST,FAIR AND EQUAL FOR ALL. less than 6%.The politicians have led us to a$2.7 Billion short- fall which means we can only look forward to higher taxes under the current system.We can change the TAX and SPEND sys- tem. We can control the spending of our money and stop the (This information furnished by Nora A.LaBeau.) yearly increases in taxes with a yes vote on measure 20. (This information furnished by Fil Howe,Penny Mehterian.) i I I (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 159 CONTINUED Official 1994 Gen ral Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure 20 abolishes the property tax, OR income tax and all "OFFICIAL"ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT other state and local taxes and fees. it replaces our present OF MEASURE 20 IS WRONG multi-tax system with one broad based tax system which will adequately fund state and local government. The "official" estimate of the financial impact of Measure 20 WILL ADEQUATELY FUND SCHOOLS published in this pamphlet is just plain wrong. It falsely asserts that, under section 3 of Measure 20, the Measure 20 is designed for the initial tax rate in 1995 to be 2%. Equal Tax is limited to 1992 state and local revenues, resulting 2%will raise 7.5 billion per year by conservative estimates.This in a$490 million shortfall. amount will give schools and all other units of government 115.4%of tax funding they had in 1992,when adjusted for infla- tionand growth.This is ADEQUATE. Under accepted rules of constitutional interpretation, Measure 20 must be taken as a whole. All its provisions must be given meaning and effect. Where any apparent conflict exists among Should 2% raise less than 7.5 billion, government funding is provisions,they must be harmonized. assured because measure 20 requires a joint Legislative Committee to monitor revenue collections and determine their adequacy quarterly.If it finds collections are not going to be ade Applying these rules to Measure 20, it is inescapable that the quate the legislature can raise the 2%rate for one year to cover "official° interpretation of section 3 is wrong. The Equal Tax is the shortfall with approval by a simple majority of the voters.This not limited to 1992 revenues. is the SAFETY NET. Section 8 requires interpretation of section 3's reference to EXCESS REVENUE WILL NOT BE WASTED 1992 revenues as a declaration of a base amount to which adjustments must be made for changes in population, school Should 2% raise more than 7.5 billion, the first 614 million in enrollment,and cost of living. excess will go into Tax Stabilization Fund.Any excess over that will go to pay off state bonds. This is PRUDENT use of rev- Section 5 requires that the rate the Equal Tax not fall below enues. its maximum of 2% until the state's bonded indebtedness is retired and a one billion dollar tax stabilization fund is created. 2%SHOULD NOT RAISE PRICES AT STORE Section 5 also requires that 1992 revenues be exceeded to provide the Highway Fund with 105%of its 1992 revenues. The price of all goods and services now includes property tax, income tax, gasoline tax and all other taxes and fees paid by those who contributed to production of goods and services. Measure 20 eliminates property tax assessment and collec- When measure 20 goes into effect these taxes and fees will be tion costs,saving nearly$45 million.The assessment, reporting, eliminated and no longer passed on in the price of goods and and collection of myriad state and local taxes and fees will be services. Instead the 2%Equal Tax will be passed on.Since 2% replaced by the Equal Tax. raises the same money as the taxes and fees being eliminated raise,the price of goods and services should not change. Equal The officials charged by law with estimating Measure 20's Tax does not for this reason place any heavier burden on the financial impact were advised of the above errors and omissions, poor.It is NOT REGRESSIVE. but failed to correct them. Even the Oregon Supreme Court failed to require the officials to do their lawful duty.Such failures Vote Yes on 20. deprived you of a thorough and accurate estimate. Don't be fooled by the obviously false"official"estimate. Read (This information furnished by Dale Crabtree,James&Barbara Baker, Measure 20 carefully and judge for yourself. We trust you'll find Richard&Ann Beers,Will Bohler,Delbert&Bonnie Brown,Carl& the Equal Tax to be the fair tax reform that Oregon needs now. Gertrude Center,Edwin&June Cone,James&Lucille Eckstine,Curtiss &Florence Greer, Wayne Johnson,H.L.Pierce,Mildred Rocheld,Bill& VOTE"YES"ON MEASURE 20! Margaret Thomas,Fred Webking and James&Sharon Wright) (This information furnished by Walter Huss,Originator of Equal Tax and Director,Direct Legislation League.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 160 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR CLEAN OUT POLITICIANS'WEB DEBT FREE OREGON Should we ELIMINATE all major taxes and fees for a straight Measure 20 ends authority for debt by bonds or other financial trade charge on all trade in the state? YES! If we all pay 2%of mechanisms.The 700 million plus dollars debt we pay annually what we spend,what are the results:Oregon represents approx-. could give every school district in Oregon an outright gift of more imately 1%of the$55 trillion trade in the US or$550 billion.2% than $2 1/2 million dollars. Or it would build 100 miles of new of$550 billion could yield$11 billion. highway, or repair roads and streets in Oregon. The interest • money alone could pay every resident college student's tuition. The writer of a recent opinion column in the Oregonian stated that the Equal Tax is one of two initiatives that he considered Measure 20 provides a better way to fund capital improvements "superficial and heavy handed'fixes'from problems that are long or supplemental needs by cash as we go, instead of using a term and systemic."Could it be that the long term problem is that costly credit card spending style,buy now,pay later. the politicians have created such a complicated web of JWM seven major taxes and hundreds of assessments and fees,that Example #1: To build a new freeway from The Dalles to the middle class is being wedged slowly, but surely out of exis- Klamath Falls: tence. The corporations and special interests turn a complicated tax The state estimates cost of its portion at a billion dollars and s would require 4 years to complete. The Legislature presents a system to their advantage, but the working middle class peo- resolution to the voters to add one tenth of 1 /o to the state ple cannot.The corporate tax load has gone way down over the EQUAL TAX(2.1%)for 2 1/2 years to raise the billion dollars for last forty years, while government spending has taken a bigger the project. This requires a 60% majority statewide vote to percentage of our total personal.income. approve.After the money is raised,the rate returns to 2%again. This same procedure would apply to any public program such as This trend will get worse, unless we change a tax system that farm and home loans to veterans, higher education develop- forces our middle class families to spend less and less time ment, reforestation, housing for the elderly, natural resource building into their children the moral values they will not development,pollution control,or health care,etc. find anywhere else. Example#2: To finance a new school, jail, or local supple- The Equal Tax makes everyone pay,only in direct ro op rtion mental needs: to what they choose to spend,with no favoritism shown to those who can yell louder and flex more muscle at the public feeding Up to 1%Local Equal Tax county wide for up to 5 years may be trough in Salem. approved by the district voters requiring a 60% majority vote. The tax upon all the trade in that district or county is sent to the Measure 20 stops the government from extending its reach district for the improvement. Upon completion the Local Tax into our pockets,or our privacy,and from destroying a free soci- ceases. ety's life blood:an expanding middle class. Example#3:Capital Improvement Fund Let's stop thinking that the politicians and economists have anything better to offer than adding more taxes to our tax base. A statewide capital improvement fund as an option can be set up like the highway project funding shown above as a pool to draw Measure 20 is real tax reform,and we need it NOW! upon to fund all new construction. LET'S MODERNIZE GO BIG FOR 20 (This information furnished by Peter Grant.) GIVE OURSELVES FLEXIBILITY (This information furnished by Walter Huss,Originator of Equal Tax& Director of Direct Legislation League.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 161 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet-Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR The question is:Where do our children live? ATTENTION VOTERS,you will be bombarded with the sky is falling if you VOTE YES on measure 20.Here are a few tax facts The 2% EQUAL TAX will bring down the cost of housing for you should think about and why we have tax problems in everyone. Oregon. At the present time, due to systems charges, assessments, The Revenue list $22.4 BILLION DOLLARS NOT PAYING and building fees, the cost of a single family residence is PROPERTY TAXES. Intangible property this is moving TOWARD$26 BILLION. increased by 15%to 30%. The American"Dream"of owning a home of their own,is now Federal, State, Counties, Cities and non-profit groups have out of reach for the average young American family. removed 74 percent of total land area from taxation. Young people today;with the knowledge that they will proba- In March, 1995, METRO wants to remove more acres for bly not be able to afford their own home under the present taxing Gr with a$138.8 million in tax levy costing $23.00 the first t ear. system,will give up their"dream". s year. Home ownership creates a better neighborhood and thereby City of Portland wants to levy$58.8 million dollars in property creates better neighbors and citizens within the community. taxes for parks that will cost$22.00 the first year. People take more pride in owning their own home than they do if they have to rent a home. Tri-Met wants to levy$475 million in property taxes or$63.00 the first year or$1,800 over life of bonds. The high cost of living created by the present taxing system is taking away the ability of the young family for home ownership. Wherever you live,check the back of your property tax state- ment which shows those property taxes outside of Measure 5.In The senior housing situation is also a target for the current Portland these total$69.00 yearly. system. Due to increased property taxes, the folks who are on fixed incomes and have spent 30 plus years paying for that REMEMBER PROPERTY TAX LEVIES APPROVED IN "dream", are being forced into foreclosure because they can't NOVEMBER will be on your property tax bill in November 1995. afford the taxes. In Portland the total will be$177.00 reflecting the above figures. The building department and Planning Departments of every WE ARE PAINTING A PICTURE OF THE 22, 23, and 63 city and county in this state spend more time trying to figure out cents levies above to show you these added together,instead of ways to assess the building industry and home owners, than separately as government tries to show as only a few cents adds they spend in ways to reduce the cost of their departments. up to REAL MONEY. If the current tax system and spending methods are not Will your boss or landlord guarantee you will get a raise or stopped,at the present rate only the very wealthy will be able to rents won't be increased? afford the"dream". This is why we need Measure 20, the 2 percent equal tax. When homes were affordable, there were fewer people on Measure 20 eliminates income,property,fuel and fee taxes. welfare,less crime,and less drug abuse. Vote YES ON MEASURE 20 and stop hiding the true taxation As a homebuilder in the Portland Metro area for 30 years, I of income and property taxes. am supporting the 2%Equal Tax. Currently in Oregon approximately 60 percent of property tax load is being carried by homeowners and renters. VOTE YES (This information furnished by William R.Lamb,past President of ON MEASURE 20 and stop the UNFAIR TAXATION IN Oregon Homebuilders Association.) INCOME,PROPERTY,FUEL,AND OTHER TAXES. (This information furnished by Clyde V.Brummell,President,Oregon Homeowner's Association,Inc.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 162 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR PEOPLE'S TAX PLAN THE EQUAL TAX AND POWER LIMITS Taxes, fees, and assessments are bleeding us of our Term limits have been proposed as one method of limiting the financial blood. The Constitutions have not protected us undue political power that so often accrues to entrenched incum- from discriminatory and abusive taxation. Only the EQUAL bents.The Equal Tax measure will bring about true power limits: TAX will. it permanently removes the power of state and county politicians to impose taxes on the citizenry. Elected officials will still have Under the EQUAL TAX we, the people, choose our own the important job of deciding how best to spend collected tax method of taxing ourselves,we set the rate we are willing to moneys and crafting just laws.Maybe losing the power to tax will pay for government essential services and protection, and help them focus their minds on these things. we fully control the rate since it can be changed only by a 60%majority vote of the people. It is true that it is impractical for Oregon's citizens to keep informed about and vote on every legislative matter;that is why This system of fair taxation will usher In a golden age for we need our elected officials to represent us. But it is also true Oregon. We must be men and women of courage who will, that since they are spending our money,we should have a direct by our vote,adopt the EQUAL TAX and make It work for our say in how much of our money is taken from us each year.The good..It can be fine tuned to become an example to all 49 Equal Tax measure amends the state constitution to permanent- states how to overcome the hopelessness of the tax syn- ly give all voters the opportunity to approve or disapprove any changes in tax rates. It also prevents politicians from formulating drome. new"hidden"taxes that are intended to make it difficult for citi- zens to calculate the true extent of the overall tax burden. Oregon began statehood with just 1 major tax. But tax and spend politicians have since exploded this to 37 major All other taxes will be eliminated. There will be no more taxes and hundreds of fees and assessments. Last income taxes, with all their indecipherable exclusions, November the politicians tried to add the 38th tax, a 5% income sales tax. Lost May they tried to add the 39th tax, a new taxi and special circumstances, and no more filing of income gasoline tax. Politicians are tinkering with the tax balloon tax forms.You will pay as you spend,and have more money to and squeezing it again for more income taxes and fees. spend in every paycheck since there will be no state taxes with- held. If you pay rent, it Is inflated about 20% by taxes; If you The Equal Tax measure, by eliminating confiscatory property have income or profit,it is taken from you;if you have prop- taxes, also stops the government practice of evicting people erty,you have a "second mortgage,' a tax mortgage' and from their homes. Older citizens especially, who exist on fixed the government shares the ownership with you. The sad incomes and have worked all their lives to fix up their homes and part is, these taxes are unnecessary. We no longer need pay off their mortgages will no longer be forced out by ever high- this broken,outworn system. er property taxes which they cannot afford to pay.This is simply fair and right. Come, step into tomorrow with the really FAIR, EQUAL TAX.Just 2 pennies charge on each dollar traded is includ- ed in the price you pay.Our lives depend on trade and trade needs a stable environment, protection, and essential ser- (This information furnished by Michael W.Nicholson.) vices to make trade possible. Therefore, the EQUAL TAX trade charge should pay the cost of government. (This information furnished by Ed Christie.) i i (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 'r 163 CONTINUED Official 1994 Gen ral Election Voters'Pam filet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Tax Sense. Dear Small Business Owners and Employees, Oregon Fair Share is opposed to Ballot Measure 20 because it is If you own or work for a small business in Oregon, Measure 20, a regressive tax which continues to shift the tax burden from the so called,2%Equal Tax will impose,essentially,a mammoth large corporations to individuals and small businesses. It does sales tax on your company. this by eliminating all existing revenue sources, including taxes on businesses, many of which are owned by out-of-state or out- The problem with the Equal Tax is that it is anything but equal. It of-country interests. These taxes support essential state and falls heaviest on small specialized businesses; it falls least on local services such as roads,prisons,senior services,police and large, integrated companies. Our economy would move away fire protection,education,children's services and many more. from one with many small businesses to one with fewer, larger businesses. IT'S A SALES TAX IN DISGUISE! It's a pyramid scheme.It elim- inates corporate taxes and user fees (representing millions of You,your suppliers and vendors will pay the tax on every trans- dollars) and replaces this revenue source with 2% tax on.ALL action you make,while large companies will simply avoid the tax transactions in our state. Large manufacturers and retailers can by bringing services in-house. For example, a large grocery purchase their goods and services out of the state (loss of rev- chain that currently buys bread from a local bakery, would pay enue for the state)and simply sell the end product here for a 2% the tax. But if they set up their own bakery, they would not pay tax.Small manufacturers and retailers who purchase their goods the tax. For transactions involving many components or ser- and services locally will pay 2%on EVERY purchase necessary vices,the effective rate may be many times the rate on a single to produce their product.This can add 10%or more to their cost transaction.All of the sudden. a 2%tax snowballs into 4%. 6%, which they will then pass on to you. It's called PYRAMIDING! 8%ormore. Look who saves lots of money-- BIG, OUT-OF-STATE BUSI- NESSES WIN and look who pays for it-- INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES LOSE! There is little doubt that the tax would drive many companies out of Oregon,and jobs would be lost.In addition.Oregonians would If this measure passes,food and medicine will be taxed. It won't pay the federal government an extra $896 million due to lost be a "simple" 2% tax but a complicated pyramid of taxes on property and income tax deductions. every purchase the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor and retailer pay before you pay the extra 2% on your purchase. It's The disproportionate burden on small business makes little complicated to collect, complicated to administer and complicat- sense for a small business state like Oregon. Vote no on ed to regulate. This is a regressive tax that helps the rich get Measure 20 to keep our economy healthy and capable of pro- richer while the average wage earner and the poor pay for their ducing jobs for Oregonians. windfall. Sincerely, WE URGE YOU TO JOIN US IN VOTING NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 20. JUST SAY NO,NO,NO! William B.Conerly Keep more of our money in Oregon. Bank Economist (This information furnished by Charles Treinen,Oregon Fair Share.) (This information furnished by William B.Conerly) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 164 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION EQUAL TAX OR CALAMITY TAX? Equal Tax Hurts Small Businesses Measure 20 asks us to support a tax that is"equal"-a mere 2 I'm a small business owner with about 55 employees.I don't pre- percent on every transaction in Oregon. Experts who have tend to be an economist. But even they don't seem to know looked at it don't know how much it will raise, but agree that exactly how this tax could be collected or how much money it since it is non-deductible,it will result in Oregonians paying sev- would raise. But here are a couple of concerns that I have after eral hundred million more dollars in federal taxes. reading the Equal Tax proposal: It has some other unpleasant side effects,too,for people who •I'll have to pay the "equal tax" on transactions that big can ill afford them. I've been thinking about that a great deal, businesses won't. Unlike large businesses, I don't have my since my job is to help Oregonians who need it. The Human own stable of lawyers and accountants. I buy those services Services Coalition of Oregon has voted to oppose this measure, and a lot of others.And under this tax, they'll have to charge because as we understand it,it hurts those least able to fend for me an extra 2 percent for their services. It may be an equal themselves.Put yourself in their place: tax,but it sure doesn't help me and other small business- es be competitive. •You've been disabled in a car accident but with rehabilitation -physical therapy-you can get back on your feet and back on •My cost for keeping 55 people in good paying jobs will the job.You'll pay an extra 2 percent to get better,if Measure go way up.The "equal tax" repeals Oregon's unemployment 20 passes. tax, making me and every other employer liable for the full federal unemployment taxes. In 1995,this is expected to cost • Your father has Alzheimer's disease.With help from special- Oregon employers an extra$409 million,which they'll send to ists, he can remain at home for some time.The cost of those the federal government. Keeping that money in Oregon specialists goes up 2 percent,if Measure 20 passes. could help keep a lot of good people employed. • You support through regular donations your local senior I believe the "equal tax" is a well-intentioned effort to reform center, a privately run charity for battered wives and a counsel- Oregon's complicated tax system. I'm bothered by the fact that ing center for street kids, all of which are run on very slender nobody knows how much money it will raise or who will pay budgets.The costs to run these charities goes up 2 percent, rt. I know that"equal"doesn't equate to"fair". Small businesses if Measure 20 passes. like mine are the backbone of Oregon.I know that putting us at a disadvantage with large competitors,increasing our payroll costs for no additional employee benefits,and sending more money to No one is immune from this tax, not government, not busi- the federal government when we need it here in Oregon makes ness, not any person. It is levied on the sellers of all products no sense at all to me. and services in Oregon. It sounds fair. Until you think about it. I have and I urge you to join me and Please join me in voting NO on Measure 20. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 20 Jerry Bieberle,Co-Chair,Human Services Coalition of Oregon Lowell Miles Miles Fiberglass&Plastics Inc. (This information furnished by Jerry Bieberle,Human Services Coalition of Oregon.) (This information furnished by Lowell Miles,Miles Fiberglass.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 165 CONTINUED 1 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pam hlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION VOTE NO ON MEASURE 20,A BACK DOOR SALES TAX Vote NO on the Mother of All Sales Taxes The Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens opposes pas- There is nothing"equal"about the so-called"equal tax".It would sage of Measure 20.Here is why: fall unequally among Oregonians,hitting hardest those with the least money. • It's a sales tax on almost everything - including such necessities as food, housing, prescription medicine, utility bills, It should be called the Mother of all Sales Taxes. and doctor bills. It will fall unfairly on Oregon working men and women and on •While the measure says it won't tax pensions,it taxes our our low income citizens. While its backers say it replaces all bank accounts and any other financial transactions we count on other taxes,it literally taxes sellers of every product and service to live decently.It would even tax gifts to our children. in Oregon. And who do you think will end up paying that tax? You're right.The buyer.Whether they can afford it or not. •We're concerned about the future of Oregonians,particu- larly the education of its children. Even the state's top econo- Taking the kids to the doctor?Buying a loaf of bread?Getting mists don't know how much money it will raise,or if it will help or a prescription refilled? Making a payment on your house loan? hurt education in Oregon. Paying the rent? Earning interest on savings so you can send your kids to college?Taking the family to the movies? •This measure would raise Oregonians' federal taxes by close to a billion dollars for individuals and businesses.We can't You name it,you can add a 2 percent tax on to itl deduct this sales tax from our federal taxes. Any tax not based on the ability to pay is a bad tax,a regres- The Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens believes that at sive tax. Even Oregon's failed sales tax efforts have exempted a minimum,tax reform should assure that every Oregonian basic food, medicine and shelter in an attempt to bring in some can live in dignity. All Measure 20 seems to achieve is the element of fairness. certainty that we'll be paying taxes on essentials and send- ing more money to the federal government. The"equal tax"makes no pretense at fairness.We all want a better tax system for Oregon,but we want a fair system,not one Please join us in saying NO to the Back Door Sales Tax. that punishes working men and women and those least able to pay for essentials. Doug Ellis,Board President Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens PLEASE JOIN US IN VOTING NOON MEASURE 20- THE UNFAIR,UNEQUAL TAX. (This information furnished by Doug Ellis,Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens.) (This information fumished by Iry Fletcher.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 166 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 20 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION As Oregon's State Treasurer and Speaker of the House we feel that passage of Ballot Measure 20 is an experiment Oregon can- not afford to undertake. This measure will throw state and local financial structures into chaos by imposing an extensive sales tax that has never been tried nor is it realistically workable. No one knows exactly what a flat 2%tax on all transactions and services will do to Oregon's financial situation. Estimates indi- cate that by the end of the 1995-96 biennium the state could have$490 million less revenues to fund our schools,crime con- trol and corrections,and human resources. Further, the measure prohibits the issuance of bonds which finance the construction of schools, bridges, prisons, and hous- ing.These projects provide family wage jobs for Oregonians and will serve Oregon for many years. Proponents argue that this measure will lower your taxes. However,because you no longer have property,state income,or real estate taxes you will not be able to deduct these on your federal income tax return.This will cost Oregon taxpayers$460 million in new federal taxes over the next two years, in addition to the 2%sales tax on goods and services. Your federal return does not allow you to deduct sales taxes. The tax burden also falls heavily on the backbone of Oregon's economy—small busi- ness. Ballot Measure 20 is a broad sales tax that will require Oregonians to pay taxes monthly on many of their daily activi- ties. For example, taxes must be paid on groceries you pur- chase, the plumber you hire, and the paycheck you deposit at the bank. We cannot afford to gamble with the state's finances, especially in this time of severe need. Oregonians have said "no" to the sales tax in the past. Let's not be fooled by this so-called equal tax. Thank you, Jim Hill Larry Campbell State Treasurer Speaker of the House (This information furnished by State Treasure Jim Hill,Speaker of the House Larry Campbell,State of Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument 167 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information AMERICAN PARTY STATEMENT Oregon's AMERICAN PARTY:Principle above Politics In 1992,after gathering more than 120,000 signatures to place Ross Perot's name on the ballot,Oregon voters shocked a compla- cent two-party system when he won 24 percent of the state's presidential vote.This opened the door for a new major political party to stand equal with the Democrats and Republicans. Now,in 1994,it isn't just Perot voters who see the need to bring out-of-control politicians back into line;a broad coalition of Oregon citizens have joined together to build the AMERICAN PARTY. We believe we have the potential to change politics as usual in Oregon and help enact rational legislation more in line with the beliefs of the majority of Oregonians. We believe that most Americans are in the center of the political spectrum and would describe themselves as moderates—more interested in finding common sense solutions than promoting political rhetoric. AMERICAN PARTY CANDIDATES Our candidates are committed to running their campaigns with grass roots support and to not rely on lobbyist or special interest dol- lars.They are not career politicians;most of them want only to serve limited terms and then return to their private lives. American Party candidates have a vast range of concerns and backgrounds. Many are former Democrats and Republicans who grew tired of stale and ineffective platforms.Others are former independents who see the Party as a way to get involved and help slow down the merry-go-round of special interest politics that is bankrupting government today. The American Parry is an opportunity for citizens to participate in our representative democracy without being tied to suffocating political dogma.Our candidates share the view that political and governmental reforms are necessary if we are to reduce the size of government without sacrificing those essential and primary services that our government was intended to provide.The Party sup- ports the concept of local control over local matters. In its first election for state and local offices,the Party has nominated an impressive slate of candidates.We think you will find them worthy of your support. Governor: Ed Hickam(1-800-570-5850) U.S.Representative, 1st Congressional District: Brewster Gillett Oregon State Senate: District 20: Jeanne Wojack Dellinger District 22: Vernie Jo Johnson District 21: Kathy Sniezko District 26: George Fuller Oregon House of Representatives: District 14: Sarah Lyons District 44: Jan Nelson District 17: Jonna Zimmers District 49: Jack Adkins District 40: MaryEllen Lipke District 50: Jack Allen Brown Jr. District 41: Mike Bonner County Offices: Deschutes County Commissioner: Don Young Jackson County Commissioner: Tustin Ellison Morrow County Commissioner: Art Kegler Clackamas County Surveyor: Dale Hult AMERICAN PARTY PRINCIPLES: We believe in a government responsive to the citizenry and accountable for the actions of both elected and non-elected officials. We believe in uniting Americans in the belief that citizens have both rights and responsibilities in society. We believe in government fiscal responsibility and,the need for balanced budgets at all levels to ensure that our nations's future is secure. We believe that,to promote equality of opportunity to all Americans, government should ensure a basic level of social services, with an emphasis on self help and empowerment of the recipients. We recognize that the relationship between mankind and the environment is one of dependence, and must be carefully man- aged.Therefore,the needs and rights of future generations to a clean, safe and bountiful environment shall be balanced with the needs of the current generation. We believe that government should cooperate with and support both business and labor to assure the economic security of our country. We believe in American participation in international organizations seeking peace,free and fair trade, protection of the environ ment and encouraging human rights. However,we will not support any action that undermines the United States Constitution,sov- ereignty,or economic well being. The AMERICAN PARTY is committed to adhere to the above Principles and to support candidates and programs of our own and other parties that uphold these Principles. AMERICAN PARTY P.O.Box 19533 Portland,Oregon 97280 (The American Party has no affiliation with Ross Perot or his organization United We Stand America) (This information furnished by The American Party.) 168 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT The Democratic Party of Oregon is proud to give voters clear choices in this election year.We've worked to build coalitions with all the members of our Democratic family,and we proudly stand up for who we are and what we believe. At a recent State meeting,we took official positions on each of the ballot measures.We put together a clear statement in our 1994 Platform on what Oregon Democrats believe,and we've made no bones about our opposition to the Radical Right and its attempts to divide Oregon's people. We offer you candidates who want to restore personal responsibility,work ethics and respect for law and order,without government interference with personal righter and without legalizing discrimination With your vote,Democrats will work for safe schools that: encourage community partnerships between schools, parents, police,courts and others who care about children's perfor- mance and safety raise academic standards educate our children for jobs,either through college or vocational preparation Democrats will control crime through: closing the revolving door through truth in sentencing for adult offenders improving coordination of local resources to intervene with at-risk youths developing a coordinated statewide strategy to combat youth gangs and gang-related crime Democrats will cut government by: prioritizing all state programs and spending using the priority list to develop a balanced state budget Democrats will develop new jobs through: workforce development and one-stop shopping for training and educational services targeting economic development funds at the creation of living-wage jobs in areas of high unemployment These goals require everyone working together;the hate campaigns must stop.We must cease judging others and determine how to work with them.We must stop trying to force government policy by trampling on the rights of others. You may occasionally disagree with us, but you know where we stand.Our platform is available by calling the State Party office at 224-8200, and we hold quarterly public meetings of our Party officials. Come join the Party of the People -elect Democrats on November 8. (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon.) 169 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information LIBERTARIAN PARTY STATEMENT We all love America.The key reality in American politics is that our country is being destroyed by its own government. When investment and savings are crucial to economic growth, government drains two trillion dollars each year out of our pocketbooks. When choice and local control are essential to strong communities and successful social programs,perverse federal mandates cre- ate poverty and block reform.When entrepreneurs are key contributors to our future,their plans are blocked by punitive taxes,gov- ernment-created monopolies,and absurd regulations. The Libertarian Party is America's third largest political party, offering a principled alternative to the Democratic and Republican politicians who have mismanaged our country for decades.We are the party of liberty,which means small government, responsible citizens,and mutual toleration in a diverse society. The Libertarian Program can be summarized as decentralization,economical government,freedom of choice,and tax cuts. We will return the federal government to its original Constitutional role of dealing with national issues, such as defense.We will transfer social welfare programs to the states,which can manage such programs more economically without federal mandates.We will eliminate programs that don't work,serve only special interests,or are better handled by states or the people themselves,sav- ing more than four hundred billion dollars each year. We will reform national government so that the excesses of recent years never happen again. Accordingly, we support Constitutional Amendments for a balanced budget, a line-item veto, Congressional term limits, national initiative and referendum, and limiting federal spending to no more than 10%of national income in peace-time. Libertarians take aim at the warfare state as well as the welfare state.We must put the accent on defense, not interventionism. We must make sure no potential aggressor ever doubts our ability to defend ourselves.We must end entangling, costly alliances, and we must stop being policeman of the world. The warfare state has taken a dangerous turn in recent years, as our government makes war on its own citizens and a police- industrial complex begins to rival the military-industrial complex. Libertarians will end the hopeless and expensive War on Drugs, immediately cutting crime in half,restoring civil liberties,and saving government at all levels fifty billion dollars a year. The Libertarian state and local program will mean better schools,lower taxes,and more choices for all citizens. Oregon government is spending more than$6,000 per student for an education so bad that one fifth of our high school graduates are illiterate when they receive their diploma, three fourths of our eighth graders are incompetent in mathematics, and many stu- dents don't feel safe in government schools. Libertarians will provide education tax credits to create real competition between pub- lic, private, and parochial schools. School choice will empower parents and students as educational consumers. Competition will improve all schools.Taxpayers will save hundreds of millions of dollars,because tax credits used at private schools cost much less than per student spending in government schools. We are committed to economical state and local government.We will contract out government operations whenever the private sector is more efficient.We will limit the average pay and benefits of government workers to be no more than that of the private sec- tor workers who pay their salaries.Currently,average government employees in Oregon are paid more than$7,500 above private sector workers. The more than three billion dollars that we save in the Oregon state budget will go for a good purpose—reducing your taxes. Libertarians will cut Oregon state income taxes in half over a four-year period,by increasing personal exemptions and reducing the top rate from 9%to 5%. If you believe in a principled approach to politics;if you believe that free men and women can change the world;if you believe in liberty,justice,and tolerance for all;if you realize that free markets and voluntary communities are the only just means to universal abundance and universal charity,then join us today to support libertarian candidates and ideas. Libertarian Party of Oregon PO Box 40471 Portland,OR 97240 1-800-829-1992 (This information furnished by Libertarian Party of Oregon.) 170 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information PACIFIC PARTY STATEMENT PACIFIC PARTY The Pacific Party,Oregon's newest political party, is an independent, activist-oriented party founded in Oregon in 1991 to work for peace,justice,self-determination and an ecologically sustainable society. Unlike traditional political parties,the Pacific Party is actively involved in hands-on community projects and believes that the per- sonal is political. Politics is much more than voting and running for office.Pacific Party projects have included weatherizing homes for elderly and low-income people, working to protect our watersheds and drinking water and promoting affordable and accessible health care for all Oregonians. Pacific Party volunteers have also been active in community education through cable access TV, community radio and town hall forums. The Pacific Party is a local, grassroots component of the global Green and pro-democracy movements.We sponsored a bill in the 1993 Oregon legislature which dramatically reduced the number of petition signatures required to qualify a new political party for the ballot, paving the way for new parties,new candidates and new ideas.In the spirit of participatory democracy,the Pacific Party petition drive was an all-volunteer effort. If this sounds like a party that cares about your values,then roll up your sleeves and get involved.As a grassroots organization, we have decided to conserve our resources and not run candidates in this election.We look forward to working with individuals and organizations to build an all-inclusive movement over the next two years and run a diverse slate of candidates in 1996. Please join us. However, if you're looking for a slick,well-financed and very structured political party,look somewhere else.We're building this movement and party from the ground up.There are no leaders who tell us what to do. We are all leaders;we are the leaders that we have been looking for. PACIFIC PARTY MISSION STATEMENT The Pacific Party is established to provide a new voice in the political system,to decentralize political and economic power and to work for peace,justice,self-determination and an ecologically sustainable society. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES The Pacific Party recognizes that our society and government are plagued by inequality, militarism, poverty and pollution. We envision and strive to create a locally-based grassroots democracy that will overcome these societal ills. "We declare that all[men]people,when they form a social compact are equal in right:that all power is inherent in the people,and all free governments are founded on their authority,and instituted for their peace,safety and happiness;and they have at all times a right to alter, reform,or abolish the government in such a manner they think proper."OREGON CONSTITUTION,Article 1,Section I (modified as indicated). The Pacific Party strives for cultural diversity and gender balance and believes in a limited government whose legitimate func- tions include: "ensuring equal rights for all regardless of race,gender,ideology/philosophy/religion,sexual orientation,age or physical abilities; ensuring that basic human rights--food,shelter,health care and education--are met; "promoting an economic structure which creates opportunities for meaningful work; "maintaining and restoring the natural environment for its own sake as well as for future generations; "promoting energy conservation and the immediate development of renewable energy sources; "addressing the struggle of Native Peoples, African-Americans, and other ethnic communities who have suffered as a result of government policy in the U.S.; "ensuring the right to privacy,including,but not limited to,the right to reproductive choice; promoting an open,accessible and truly democratic electoral process. Achieving peace,justice and a sustainable environment will require that people work within present institutions while simultane- ously creating new ones.The Pacific Party respects the diversity of approaches necessary to attain these goals. The Pacific Party has been created because of the inability or unwillingness of existing political parties to address the fundamen- tal problems of our region and the legitimate needs and aspirations of its people.We accept the challenge of infusing the present system with accountability,future focus and ecological wisdom. PACIFIC PARTY Post Office Box 9272 University Station Portland,OR 97207 293-5888 (This information furnished by Pacific Party.) 171 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information REPUBLICAN PARTY STATEMENT THIS YEAR,THERE IS ONE SURE WAY TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF OUR STATE AND NATION... VOTE REPUBLICAN! Unlike Bill Clinton, Barbara Roberts and John Kitzhaber, Republicans understand that government is rarely the solution to the prob- lems facing our society. Unlike these Democrats—who believe an endless parade of higher taxes and new government programs are good for what ails us—Republicans realize that all too often,big government is the problem. If you believe: • Free enterprise and the encouragement of individual initiative are the keys to opportunity,economic growth and prosperity, • Fiscal responsibility in government allows individuals to keep more of what they earn, • Government should provide for the people only those critical functions which cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, • The most effective,responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people, • The best government is that which governs least. Then,We invite you to carefully compare and join us as we turn Oregon around. For 40 years, our government in Salem has been dominated by Democrats. Their 40 years of government control has wrought unparalleled government growth and tax increases.Because Republicans believe in individual and private sector solutions,we seek to reduce the size and burden of government. Republicans believe it's time for the people to get what they vote for.Legislative performance should match campaign promises. Republicans and Democrats clearly differ on the issues that are important to Oregon and Oregonians: Republicans believe our problem is not that the people are taxed too little. ..but that government spends too much. In 1991, when the people passed measure five to get property tax relief, the Democrats first reaction — with Senate President John Kitzhaber and Governor Barbara Roberts in the lead—was to create a sales tax,rather than look for ways to make government more efficient... In his eight years as Oregon Senate President,John Kitzhaber supported$2.7 billion in tax increases... After telling the people of Oregon she wanted to go to Congress to make changes, Democrat Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse ranked 28th among all 435 members of Congress in supporting new spending during her first year in Washington, D.C.(Non-partisan National Taxpayers Union) Republica s believe in swift and sure sentencing of criminals punishments that fit the crime and forfeiture laws to take the profit out of crime. Democrats,in their platform,say they support"alternatives"to incarceration and oppose laws that would force criminals to turn over the proceeds of their criminal endeavors... In June,The Democratic Party of Oregon said crime is NOT something Oregonians are concerned about. • Republicans support private propedy rights and local control of land use planning. We understand that all wisdom does not reside in Salem. Democrats say they support centralized state land use planning (Oregon platform),there's no consideration of local wants or needs. Republicans believe in stable funding for education by making school funding a top legislative priority. Historically Democrats have treated education as a low priority and have funded schools near the end of the legislative session. For 40 years, Democrats have dominated our state and federal governments and the great majority of citizens believe we're on the wrong track. If you believe we can do better and you deserve better, we invite you to support Republicans and make positive changes. THIS YEAR,FOR REAL CHANGE,VOTE REPUBLICAN (This information furnished by Randy Miller,Chairman,Oregon Republican Party.) 172 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information y gas c a � Y � ui ]"W,0 ..�.. F x � F - , PMT I �,I 0 A �Y I H4 � r 77777777,' FS WT i Willamette and Pacific switching cars in front of the McCoy Store, McCoy(Polk County), Oregon. This short- line now operates the former Southern Pacific Westside and Toledo branches.Photo by Ed Austin. 173 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates Representative In Congress Representative In Congress 2nd District 2nd District WES SUE C. COOLEY �� � ���` KUPILLAS Republican Democrat OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION:Jackson t a Businessman; County Commissioner, Rancher/farmer;State Rancher. Senator OCCUPATIONAL .` OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Teacher, BACKGROUND:CEO, E, Bookkeeper. ' Rose Labs;Vice President, Viratek;Director of Drug EDUCATIONAL Regulatory Affairs,ICN; BACKGROUND:B.A., Army Special Forces, University of Idaho;Oregon Korea. Teaching Certificate, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Science Degree Western Oregon State College. in Business,University of Southern California;Phi Beta Kappa. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Jackson County PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State Senator; Commissioner; State President, Oregon School Boards Committees:Vice Chairman of Water Policy;Human Resources; Association; President, Rogue Valley Council of Governments; Labor and Government Relations; Oregon Columbia River Task Chair: Eagle Point School Board; Eagle Point School Board Force. Budget Committee; Southwest Oregon Resource Conservation and Development District Board; Forest Coordinating Council. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Board Member,Water for.Life; former Board Member: Rural Development Initiatives; BLM Advisory Deschutes County Farm Bureau President. Committee. Wes Cooley Veteran Rancher Small Businessman COMMUNITY SERVICE: Lay Minister, St. Martins Episcopal Church; Rogue Basin Flood Control and Water Resources Wes has the experience we need in Congress.He has 36 years Association Board; Member: Oregon Cattlemen's Association; experience in business, including world-wide corporations. He's Oregon Farm Bureau. a rancher and works with his wife in their business. SUE KUPILLAS–HAS A PLAN FOR OUR FORESTS Wes opposes new mandates, regulations, taxes and fees. As Sue has taken a leadership role on natural resource issues. In Senator, he earned 100%ratings from the Oregon Farm Bureau 1989 she testified before Congress urging them to protect the and NFIB. economies of our communities, by ensuring a stable supply of timber. Sue opposes the Clinton Plan and will make sure the Wes will fight for private property rights, water rights and the Endangered Species Act is amended. Sue has developed THE way of life we enjoy. He's endorsed by AG-PAC and the political KUPILLAS FOREST PLAN, a sensible approach to solving the action committee of the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation. forest crisis. "Oregon's problems are not created by farmers,ranchers, SUE KUPILLAS–WILL FIGHT CRIME small business people,miners or mill workers. Sue supports the death penalty and will make criminals serve Our biggest problems come from more regulations, out their full sentences. It's time we take back our communities taxes,fees and government." from the criminals, and let them know crime does not pay! Sue Wes Cooley His Six Point Plan Will Bring Real Change started a community policing program in Jackson County, and it's working! 1.Approve a Balanced Budget Amendment. 2.Approve term limits on members of Congress. SUE KUPILLAS–AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE 3.Amend the Endangered Species Act to include the impact Sue knows that health care is important, and any health care on jobs. plan must address the needs of rural communities. Sue worked 4.Restore private property rights. with private hospitals to set up a rural health care clinic which 5.Stop unfunded federal mandates. brings health services to Shady Cove. 6.Approve a line-item veto to cut wasteful spending. SUE KUPILLAS–READY TO GO TO CONGRESS "I don't want more government control over Oregonians. "...Her moderate views on government, the environment and I want Oregonians to have more control land use planning are well known and well respected. Her expe- over the government." rience at producing balanced budgets as a school board mem- ber and a county commissioner also should keep her from being Congressman Bob Smith Backs Wes Cooley: attacked-and dismissed-as a tax-and-spend Democrat." "I am solidly supporting Wes Cooley to replace me in -Medford Mail Tribune,11-12-93 Congress. Bill Clinton doesn't need any more votes.Wes is strongly supported by farm, timber and business organiza- VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE tions. He's a hard working,no-nonsense conservative.Join VOTE FOR SUE KUPILLAS me in voting for Wes Cooley."Congressman Bob Smith Make a real difference.Elect Wes Cooley to Congress. (This information furnished by Cooley for Congress Comm.) (This information furnished by Sue Kupillas for Congress Committee.) 174 CONTINUED A Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates Representative In Congress . 2nd District 'irt`itll� GARY L. SUBLETT II Libertarian OCCUPATION:Student. ..-° OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:US Navy/E5. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:American History Major,Eastern Oregon State College. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Chairman, Libertarian Party of North Eastern Oregon. Democrats advocate economic oppression and socialism. Republicans advocate social oppression and authoritarianism. I believe in and will uphold the direct interpretation and true intent of our Constitution.I hold to the principle of sovereign indi- vidual rights/beliefs. Unlike those who have used their elected positions to institute a power mongering bureaucracy with increasing taxation and over regulation, I will apply the funda- mental principles of the Constitution so that the liberties and freedoms guaranteed to every American by our founding forefa- thers will be honored. I believe that government is headed in the wrong direction and will fight to reinstitute the philosophies and principles fundamental to our proud American heritage—one that made America the envy of every other country in the world. I pledge to strongly support: •ALL amendments in our Bill of Rights—as intended •abortion choice •gun rights •land rights and the right of contract •freedom of speech,press,religion and assembly •the right to be secure in one's own home •punishment to the fullest extent of the law for those who have infringed upon the rights of others I pledge to strongly oppose: •"double jeopardy"taxation •social/economical oppression •political hypocrisy •legislated inequality First order(s)of business: •Initiate a bill in which all government officials must abide by the same laws as every other American. •initiate an amendment requiring a balanced budget. Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for an evil. Your vote is only wasted if you don't vote someone you can believe in. "No one knows Oregon like Oregonians...get the Federal gov- ernment out of the things that don't concern them; the rights of the state and of the people (reference: Bill of Rights, Amendments Nine and Ten)." Let Freedom Ring! (This information furnished by Sublett for Congress.) 175 E Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates Governor Governor l` y1NI, 1•.r w, r� Icy ED JOHN wq. � a KITZHABER HICKAM American Party k Democrat OCCUPATION:Owner, OCCUPATION:Emergency Ed's Mufflers and Brakes Room Physician;Lecturer IMP (multiple locations) OCCUPATIONAL 3 OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Physician, BACKGROUND:Business Roseburg,1974 1988. manager,motivational EDUCATIONAL speaker. BACKGROUND:Graduate, EDUCATIONALa South Eugene High School, BACKGROUND:Attended 1965;BA,Dartmouth Riverside City College, College, 1969;MD, Bartlesville College,and University of Oregon Rock Island Bible Missionary Institute. Medical School,1973. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. Army 1966-68, PRIOR Representative,GOVERNMENTAL State Senator,EXPERI�E8NCE: Senate Honorable Discharge. President, 1985-93. Oregonians have told me they like John Kitzhaber's commit- ment to a clean and healthy environment, but they question his JOHN KITZHABER:THE CLEAREST CHOICE FOR OREGON ability to manage the state's budget. They point to his years in the Senate when general fund spending outpaced both inflation "Kitzhaber understands Oregon, its people and its issues. He and population growth.And tax relief dropped 90 percent.THIS can pull the state together,find consensus and solutions, much KIND OF LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP IS WHAT LED US TO like he did during 12 years in the Oregon Senate.He knows that MEASURE 5. finding a solution to the state's budget crisis is imperative,that a good educational system is the key to the future, and that pro- As a successful Oregon businessman, I know that most of the tecting Oregon's quality of life are all important issues to public problems facing Oregonians today can be SOLVED BY Oregonians - issues that require a leader willing to find a com- APPLYING SOLID BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO THE mon ground so that solutions can be found." Redmond BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT. I grew up in poverty and know Spokesman,April 27, 1994. first-hand how to balance economy with efficiency and results. Eliminated waste in state government programs and passed The costs to run our state, cities, counties, and schools are eight balanced budgets directly tied to ever-increasing layers of bureaucracy. I WILL Kitzhaber YES Smith NO DIRECT AN AUDIT OF ALL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN TO ELIMINATE WASTE AND Supported and endorsed by Oregon's top public safety and DUPLICATION.THE SAVINGS WILL BE SUBSTANTIAL. crime fighters: Oregon Council of Police Associations: Oregon Sheriffs Political Action Committee*Oregon State Police Officers Rather than slash valuable government programs,we need to Association. and the National Association of Police restore accountability and give our legislators the kind of infor- Organizations mation they need to make INTELLIGENT AND RESPONSIBLE Kitzhaber YES Smith NO BUDGET DECISIONS. Supports using lottery proceeds for education WE CANNOT AFFORD TO CUT BACK ON PUBLIC EDUCA- Kltzhaber YES Smith NO TION PROGRAMS that inspire our children and give them an alternative to drugs and crime. Let's give our schools the man- agement tools they need to be efficient and our teachers the Supports managing growth to presence traditional Oregon way of support they need to be effective. lid Kitzhaber YES Smith NO I will introduce legislation that will KEEP VIOLENT AND PREDATORY CRIMINALS BEHIND BARS. Some 60 percent of Authored the Oregon Health Plan and supports universal access our prison beds could be freed up for hard-core criminals by to health care for all Oregonians placing nonviolent ones under house arrest and making them Kitzhaber YES Smith NO work to repay their victims. Voted to support funding to double Oregon's prison beds GOVERNMENT CANNOT SOLVE ALL OUR PROBLEMS. BUT WHEN GOVERNMENT ITSELF CREATES MORE PROB Kitzhaber YES Smith NO LEMS,IT'S TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP. —Ed Hickam (This information furnished by Hickam For Governor Committee.) (This information furnished by Kitzhaber'94.) 176 CONTINUED I " Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates Governor Governor DENNY 4 DANFORD R SMITH "st° '�'°''� r VANDER PLOEG Republican ,. Libertarian ee OCCUPATION:Chairman OCCUPATION:Editor. Eagle Newspapers,over 20 OCCUPATIONAL Northwest Newspapers and BACKGROUND:Small printing facilities. business owner,machinist, OCCUPATIONAL electrician,factory foreman. Decorated BACKGROUND: ,' °;. EDUCATIONAL Vietnam combat fighter BACKGROUND:University pilot;flew 10 years for Pan of Chicago,College of r American Airlines. - Liberal Arts;University of EDUCATIONAL e;�,•.'® Illinois,College of BACKGROUND:Oregon T Engineering. public schools in Ontario and John Day; BA degree from PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None. Willamette University, 1961. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: United States THIS YEAR,YOU HAVE A BETTER CHOICE Congressman for 10 years, representing Eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley; founder and chairman, Oregonians Against Crime. Only the Libertarian Party truly supports the goals of our gov- ernment as set forth in Oregon's constitution:Justice,Order,and Liberty. These are the key to promoting the peace, safety, and THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN happiness we all desire for our families, friends, and fellow citi- DENNY SMITH AND SENATOR JOHN KITZHABER zens. I'm running for governor to ensure we have a better choice than more big government."Dan Vander Ploeg VOTED FOR 4.1 BILLION IN HIGHER TAXES WHILE IN OFFICE Crime SMITH:NO KITZHABER:YES The"war on drugs"is the major cause of the current epidemic of violent crime.Ending this modern-day"Prohibition"will: SUPPORTS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE ON THE BACKS OF • Cut crime in half. TAXPAYERS • Leave room in our jails for violent criminals. • Free the police to return to protecting you. SMITH:NO KITZHABER:YES Our law must distinguish use from abuse.Treatment is the most PROPOSES STABLE FUNDING FOR OREGON PUBLIC cost-effective response to the problem of drug abuse, and only SCHOOLS when abuse ends in crime should we resort to punishment. SMITH:YES KITZHABER:NO Education Only school choice can bring the economy and variety we need SUPPORTS PRISON BED EXPANSION TO KEEP VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS in education. Let parents choose what their children are taught, and free Oregon's dedicated teachers from the shackles of the SMITH:YES KITZHABER:NO state bureaucracy. SUPPORTS RETURNING STATE POLICE TO FULL Taxes STRENGTH The Vander Ploeg budget will slash Oregon income taxes by SMITH:YES KITZHABER:NO 50%over four years.NO new taxes,NO hidden tax increases. BALANCE THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Health Care Socialized medicine is a prescription for bankruptcy. The SMITH:YES KITZHABER:NO Libertarian plan promotes economy and choice.We should: COMPENSATE PRIVATE LANDOWNERS FOR GOVERN • Create tax-free health-care savings accounts. MENT TAKINGS • Deregulate the health industry to make care more afford- able. SMITH:YES KITZHABER:NO • Provide charity by contributing to private institutions. "I've listened to Oregonians, and the message is clear. Patients,not bureaucrats,should make the health-care choices. There are too many people in government telling us how to live, work and play. Oregonians are tired of higher taxes, Vander Ploeg—Your Candidate of Choice unsafe streets,and deteriorating schools. I'm ready to lead Oregon in a new direction." Dan Vander Ploeg is a true Libertarian,fiscally conservative and -Denny Smith socially liberal. He offers Oregonians a real choice in this elec- tion—a return to constitutional government, individual liberty, and personal responsibility. (This information furnished by Denny Smith for Governor.) (This information furnished by the Vander Ploeg for Governor committee.) 177 4 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates Commissioner of the Bureau of Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries Labor and Industries JACK j MARY WENDY �� ROBERTS ROBERTS h : , Republican Democrat ` OCCUPATION: z OCCUPATION:County Commissioner �F Commissioner,Bureau of OCCUPATIONAL Labor and Industries � ; a OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Attorney in private practice, BACKGROUND:Juvenile 1980-1989 court counselor;college cur EDUCATIONAL riculum consultant;social worker,real estate. BACKGROUND:New York EDUCATIONAL University School of Law, master's of law,1980; BACKGROUND:MA, Political ical Science,University University of Oregon School of Law, law degree, 1978; University of Oregon School of of Wisconsin BA,Political Science,University of Oregon. Journalism,bachelor's degree,1975 PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon Labor PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: County Commissioner, 1979-present; State Senator, 1975-78; State Commissioner for Lane County; Chair, Housing Policy Board; Representative,1973-75. Member, Lane County Community Corrections Advisory Committee; Member, Lane County Commission on Children & RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT: Families; Member, Intergovernmental Human Services Lucille Hart Award; Woman of Achievement Award, YWCA; Committee;Member,Metro Area Leaders Task Force on Human Women of Achievement Award, Oregon Commissioner for Rights and Affirmative Action Women; Outstanding Service to the Farmworkers of Oregon, Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs; President, National Family: Association of Government Labor Officials; Woman of the Year Wife,Tammy,and three sons--John,Joe and James. Award,Oregon Women's Political Caucus. (JACK ROBERTS is not related to his opponent or any other MARY WENDY cares about Oregon workers. She created Roberts in Oregon politics!) Oregon's Wage Security Fund, guaranteeing payment of back wages to workers left jobless by business closures. Asa county commissioner,JACK ROBERTS has shown he knows how to get things done! MARY WENDY understands the pressures families face. She wrote Oregon's Family Medical Leave Act, allowing workers During the five years JACK ROBERTS has been a Lane County twelve weeks leave to care for elderly parents, children or Commissioner,the county budget has been cut by more than$6 spouses. million dollars while corrections bed capacity has increased MARY WENDY protects working children. She protected chil- 20%. dren from exploitation in door-to-door sales by creating penal- ties for child labor violations. This year, while declining county timber receipts forced crucial MARY WENDY advocates for better school-to-work transition cuts throughout the COUNTY budget, JACK ROBERTS led the fight to save 115 jail beds from being lost. and developing the talents of non-college bound youth.She con- nected industry and educations leaders to develop a model We need a labor commissioner who will work to solve high school program which combines on-the-job experience with school. Oregon's problems. "Standing out in front, sometimes with the shots whizzing by, As Labor Commissioner,JACK ROBERTS will focus on jobs and speaking for the rights of Oregonians who feel they are discrimi- economic opportunity for all Oregonians. He believes we must nated ... is not easy at all. Roberts does that,and does it better have good schools and a quality education system to prepare than any of her predecessors ever have done it." our children for good paying jobs and a productive future. The Bulletin,Bend,April 27,1994 "...Roberts and her agency have a reputation for being proles "[Jack] Roberts is a best members in memory."far the most effective member of the board sional, efficient and fair. We consider her one of Oregon's out- now,and among the standing leaders." Eugene Register-Guard,May 4,1992 The Mail Tribune,Medford,October 3, 1990 This year,vote for the Eight Roberts. "...Mary Wendy Roberts has compiled an enviable record as VOTE FOR JACK ROBERTS FOR LABOR COMMISSIONER! Oregon's labor commissioner." "Roberts' fundamental charge is to protect Oregonians' civil rights. She meets this obligation with uncommon courage and conviction." The Oregonian,Portland,April 22,1994 (This information furnished by Jack Roberts for Labor Commissioner Committee.)ation furnished by Re-Elect Mary Wendy Roberts Committee.) 178 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 54th District 54th District BRUCE DENNIS R. ABERNETHY LUKE Democrat Republican OCCUPATION:Child Care OCCUPATION:Small Employer Consultant Businessman; +' (Central Oregon Community Building/Remodeling Action Agency Network) � Contractor OCCUPATIONAL r OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: BACKGROUND:Third Community Support Coordinator(Bend Area generation carpenter.Owns Habitat for Humanity); onstruction business spe- Director(Maryland Low ty)' cializing in medium priced Income Housing Coalition) homes.Past President,Central Oregon Builders EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Harvard University (John F. Association; Oregon State Homebuilders Association; Oregon Kennedy School of Government),Master in Public Policy(1989); Builder of the Year 1991. Swarthmore College,B.A.Economics/Political Science(1985) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: North Salem High School PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None graduate; Oregon State University, math and political science major. Politicians must take a longer-term perspective that places the PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State future well-being of the state above their chances for re-election. Representative, Dist. 54 1993-1994; Legislative Committees: We can no longer run from our problems, but must face them Chairman, Public Contracting Interim Task Force; Vice directly and honestly-admitting that there are no easy answers Chairman Human Development Committee; Member, Natural and no quick fixes.We must work to create a future that has: Resources Committee, Environment & Energy, Agriculture & Forestry Subcommittees; Revenue & School Finance Interim Committee; Low Income Housing Interim Task Force; Interim • Schools that produce highly-trained, fully qualified students Commerce Committee; Dept. of Education Trades Curriculum Committee; Regional Quality Workforce Committee;City/County • A way of managing growth that balances economic Urban Development Committee; Bend Affordable Housing development with"quality of life"concerns Committee. • Reduced criminal activity and public fear Family: • Greater government accountability Married to Central Oregon native, Joanne Copley, 1968. Two sons:Matthew,(deceased);Brian,Lt JG US Navy Flight Officer. Funding for schools: I am committed to our schools and will Community: take a leading role in finding a way to make this necessary Dennis believes Central Oregon is a special place with a unique investment in our future. In contrast, last session, my opponent environment and beauty.We must respect and enhance this gift. voted to cut near) $600 million from p 9 y the education budget. Memberships: Bend and LaPine Chambers of Commerce; Eastern Star Grange; Oregon Hunters Association; Deschutes Growth: I am committed to preserving Oregon's land-use plan- County Farm Bureau;Central Oregon Builders Assoc.Volunteer: ning laws which limit costly and unsightly urban sprawl.Last ses- Habitat for Humanity "House in a Week"; and Bend High sion, my opponent voted for a bill (pre-compromise version of Concession Building.Scoutmaster 10 year Scouting Award. HB 3661) which would have opened up most of Deschutes County to development and unmanaged growth. Common Sense&Fiscal Responsibility: Dennis believes Measure 5 provides opportunities to change In Salem, State Government must try to live within existing rev how government does business. He listen to people and uses common sense, businesslike approaches to solving our region's enues, make itself more efficient,and nrioritize among essential problems. He understands government must work smarter and services. I will make sure that every dollar spent delivers a dollar's worth of services,and I will `ully involve the public more efficiently providing essential services to its people. in this important process. Education: Oregon's future is our children. Education takes the largest Central Oregon needs a representative who has been involved share of the State's budget. We must be prudent, wisely using at the grassroots level and understands the concerns of this those dollars to prepare the skilled work force employers need in region.Central Oregon deserves a representative who will be an the 21 st century. active participant for the full two years and will represent the Crime: interests of the whole community. Hard crime deserves hard time. Dennis supports youth interven- tion and boot camp training programs.We must protect our qual- ity of life. Dennis LISTENS WORKS HARD,and COMMUNICATES with the people he serves. ReElect Dennis Luke State Representative,District 54. (This information furnished by Bruce Abernethy.) (This information furnished by Committee to ReElect Dennis Luke.) 179 t i Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates State Representative 55th District BEVERLY CLARNO Republican OCCUPATION:Rancher; Legislator. OCCUPATIONAL N' BACKGROUND: Consultant-Securities Examiner,Corporation Division,State of Oregon; Wheat and Hog Farmer; Real Estate Instructor, Appraiser-Oregon,Broker- Oregon&Washington; Circuit Court Reporter. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate of Redmond High School; B.S. Communications/Management, Marylhurst College; attended Lewis&Clark Law School. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Mid-Columbia Economic Development Commission; State Representative since 1989; Appointed Majority Whip 1991; Majority Leader 11/94-Present; Legislative Committees; Chair; Agency Reorganization and Reform, House Task Force on Sexual Harassment,Member; Revenue and School Finance,Legislative Rules and Reapportionment, Human Resources, Agriculture Forestry and Natural Resources, Joint Legislative Audit, Emergency-Board, Ways and Means, and House Appropriations. BACKGROUND: Fourth-generation Oregonian, married, mother of four,private pilot. COMMUNITY: Past/Present: Boys & Girls Aid Society; School Scholarship Chairman; Foster Parent; High Desert Museum; Citizens for a Drug-Free Oregon; Oregon Cattlemen's Assoc.; Agri-Business Council; President, Women's Society of Christian Service; Outstanding Young Woman Award 1975; United Methodist Church; Chamber of Commerce in Bend, Redmond, Sisters and Madras/Jefferson Co. BEV CLARNO "A STRONG VOICE HERE,FOR OVER THERE' RESPONSIBLE,EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP FOR DISTRICT 55. CRIME: Bev supports stronger penalties for violent offenders, increased victim's rights, and reducing the high cost of indigent defense. SCHOOLS: Bev feels quality and equitable education must be a top legislative priority. SENIOR CITIZENS:Bev knows seniors have laid the foundation for our community and should not be denied the dignity of suffi- cient health care. GOVERNMENT:Bev was selected in 1989 as one of the top ten Republican Legislators in the nation for her work in uncovering waste in Oregon's welfare department. During the 1991 Session Bev introduced legislation to save taxpayers 30 Million dollars.In the 1993 Session she served on the House Appropriations Committee and helped balance the state budget with existing revenues. Bev pledges continued monitoring of government waste and mismanagement of taxpayer money. (This information fumished by Committee to Reelect Bev Clarno.) 180 Official 1994 General Election Voters Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Court of Appeals Judge of the Court of Appeals Position No. 10 Position No. 10 BARRY L. REX ADAMS& ARMSTRONG w Nonpartisan Nonpartisan OCCUPATION:Attorney OCCUPATION:Attorney "{ specializing in appeals OCCUPATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Law clerk; " BACKGROUND:Extensive truck driver;chokersetter appellate practice since EDUCATIONAL « ' 1975,specializing in civil, BACKGROUND:University land use,and administrative of Oregon,JD;University of appeals before the Oregon Pennsylvania,BA and California Supreme PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL x' Courts and Courts of EXPERIENCE:Oregon Appeals,the Ninth Circuit Supreme Court law clerk; Court of Appeals, and Oregon's Land Use Board of Appeals • US Attorney law clerk;Intern for Senator Mark Hatfield Member of Williams, Fredrickson & Stark in Portland for nine Family:Married,two children years, handling most of the firm's appellate practice • Selected by Oregon State Bar to author chapter in Bar's APPEAL AND EXPERIENCED REVIEW book • Moot court appellate judge at Willamette and Clerked for the Oregon Supreme Court;spent 15 years handling Northwestern Schools of Law • Selected by MOTHERS appeals before Oregon courts; wrote laws against intimidation AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING as Supreme Court advocate • and child pornography. Journeyman retail clerk "[Armstrong's]wide-ranging legal experience, intellectual EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: UCLA School of Law, J.D., depth,and writing ability will be an asset to the state's judicial 1975;University of Kansas,B.S., 1972 system.Vote Armstrong for Judge of the Court of Appeals." PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: United States Pendleton East Oregonian,5/12/94 Magistrate law clerk; appointed as special counsel by Multnomah County to oppose constitutional challenge to tax RESPECTED increment financing Endorsed by every newspaper and organization that took a pub- lic position in the race. BACKGROUND AND FAMILY: "[Armstrong's]campaign has drawn support from a wide vari- ety of groups -- from the Portland Police Association to Barry and his wife Melba have lived in Lake Oswego for 15 Associated Oregon Industries and the Oregon Women's years, and are the parents of Rachel and Lauren. Melba, an Political admired.... analytical powers and writing skills are occupational therapist, works with elementary school children widely admired....We recommend the election of Rex and is involved with support services for breast cancer survivors. Armstrong." Eugene Register-Guard,5/2/94 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: "Far more than his opponent, Armstrong, a Portland lawyer, engages in professional and community activities Nine-year member, Lake Oswego Rotary; Coach, Lake where colleagues and others can judge his performance -- 9 y and he earns top marks....Support has come to his campaign Oswego youth soccer(5 years) and softball (3 years); Member, from prosecutors and criminal-defense lawyers,plaintiffs and River Grove Elementary School Advisory Committee; Volunteer normal civil-defense lawyers and people of many political col- attorney for land use litigation in Lake Oswego; Volunteer attor- orations." ney for MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING The Oregonian,4/11/94 QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE COURT OF APPEALS: Preferred by his colleagues. "[Armstrong] is...the choice of the Oregon State Bar....[He] Because of his expertise and experience in appellate advoca also has the most impressive list of individual endorsements, to han- including two retired chief judges of the court, Herbert cy, Barry Adamson is the person other attorneys employ Schwab and George Joseph." die their appeals. Many employ him for his writing and analytical skills alone. Eugene Register-Guard,5/2/94 THE CLEAR CHOICE "A review of his legal writing and analysis shows why "He has been field-tested and found to be smart but practical, other professionals knock at his door." Oregonian, principled but nonideological,a doer as well as a thinker." April 11, 1994 The Oregonian,4/11/94 "He's precisely what the court needs, and we need him on Barry Adamson is not a politician.He is simply the more quali- the court." fied person. His experience,work product,colleague accolades, Bend Bulletin,4/21/94 and integrity speak for themselves.Send to the Court of Appeals someone with the necessary background and capabilities to do a "For his greater depth of experience and aptitude,... difficult job well. Armstrong is the clear choice." Salem Statesman Journal,5/4/94 (This information furnished by Committee To Elect Barry Adamson.) Cohmmittee�lion furnished by Armstrong for Court of Appeals 181 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information CONGRESSIONAL MAP_ poi n on on � o No No m z i c'i a C', m < nm Am < -4 N�� 0 7Re W rn N Yra c �j O ZO WO p��``� I Z 3D c5 A O I r v f r✓r 1 a r j e p1 0 XU r I o r A = I> 1.. 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The line is now abandoned.Photo by Ed Austin. 184 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information ABSENT VOTER You may apply for an absentee ballot from your county long term absent voters use this form—available at embassies clerk if: and military installations—whenever possible. 1.You are a registered voter;and 2.You have reason to believe you will be unable,for any reason, Special absentee voting instructions and a ballot return enve- to vote at the polling place on election day. lope will accompany each absentee ballot. Your application must be in writing and must include: Special Absentee Ballots: Any long term absentee voter 1.Your signature. (This is required,for comparison to your voter may obtain a special absentee ballot for a primary or gener- al election if the voter believes that: 2.Your residence address. 1.The voter will be residing,stationed or working outside the ter- ritorial limits of the United States and the District of Columbia; 3.The address to which the ballot should be mailed, if different and from your residence address. 2.The voter will not be able to receive,vote and return a regular YOUR VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOT MUST BE RECEIVED IN absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the period pro- YOUR COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE NO LATER THAN vided for absentee voting. 8:00 P.M.THE DAY OF THE ELECTION,NOVEMBER 8, 1994. If you feel you may need a special absentee ballot,you should If a registered voter is frail*or disabled,the application is valid contact your county elections officer for details. for every subsequent election until the voter otherwise notifies the clerk or is no longer a voter in the county. While you may apply for and receive an absentee ballot up to REMEMBER,YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT 8:00 p.m. on election day, if your application is received by the MUST BE RECEIVED IN YOUR COUNTY county clerk after November 3, 1994, the county clerk is not ELECTIONS OFFICE BY 8.'00 P.M.THE DAY required to mail your ballot. If your ballot is not mailed,you must obtain it in person from the county clerk.Therefore, if you apply OF THE ELECTION, NOVEMBER 8, 1994. for an absentee ballot by mail, you must allow enough time to receive the ballot,vote, and return the ballot to the county clerk. REMEMBER: Your voted absentee ballot must be physically in — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — the office of the county clerk by 8:00 p.m.on the day of the elec- tion,November 8, 1994,or it will not be counted. I ABSENTEE BALLOT I * Where walking as a means of transportation is impossible or I APPLICATION impractical. I I LONG TERM ABSENT VOTER PRECINCT NAMEINUMBER You may apply for long term absent voter status with your county clerk or the Secretary of State if: 1.You are a resident of this state,absent from your place of resi TODAY S DATE ELECTION DATE I I dence;and I 2.You are serving in the armed forces or merchant marine of the I PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY I United States;or I I 3.You are temporarily living outside the territorial limits of the I I United States and the District of Columbia;or I RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS 4.You are a spouse or dependent of a long term absent voter. A spouse or dependent of a long term absent voter,not previ- I I ously a resident of this state who intends to reside in this state, is considered a resident for voting purposes and may CITY COUNTY ZIP vote in the same manner as a long term absent voter. i I X I Your application must be in writing and must include: I SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(HANDWRITTEN) I 1.Your name and current mailing address. I IF YOU ARE FRAIL*OR DISABLED,CHECK HERE. F-1 I 2.A statement that you are a citizen of the United States. I 3.A statement that you will be 18 or older on the day of the elec- MAIL BALLOT TO: tion. 4.A statement that your home residence has been in this state for more than 20 days preceding the election, and giving the I STREETADDRESS address of your last home residence. I I 5.A statement of the facts that qualify you as a long term absent I I voter. I CITY 6.A statement that you are not requesting a ballot from any other state and are not voting in any other manner than by I I absentee ballot. I STATE ZIP 7.A designation of your political affiliation if you wish to vote in a I primary election. MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE I COUNTY IN WHICH YOU MAINTAIN YOUR HOME RESIDENCE The U.S. Department of Defense provides standard form 76 I *Where walking as a means of transportation is impossible I that complies with these requirements. It is recommended that I or impractical. 185 CONTINUED Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information ABSENT VOTER BAKER HOOD RIVER POLK WALLOWA Julia Woods Sandra Berryry Linda Dawson Charlotte McIver Baker County Clerk Dir.Assess/Rec Polk County Clerk Wallowa County Clerk 1995 3rd St. Courthouse,309 State St. Courthouse,Room 201 101 Enterprise,River St.,Rm 8-1 Door 16 Baker City OR 97814-3398 Hood River,OR 97031-2093 Dallas,OR t 33 -317 426-4543,Ext. 17828 1335 523-8207]C 523-8208 386-1442 JACKSON SHERMAN WASCO BENTON Linda Comie Karen LeBreton Dan Burk Kathy Beckett Sherman Coun Clerk Wasco County Clerk Dir.Rec/Elections Jackson County Clerk ty Courthouse,511 Washington St. Courthouse Courthouse,10 S.Oakdale PO Box 365 Corvallis,OR 97330 57-6756//C 757-5646 Medford,76 -718 OR / C 776-07183 52 65-3606 17039-0365 The 96-6159/ C 296-6159 CLACKAMAS JEFFERSON TILLAMOOK WASHINGTON John Kauffman Elaine L.Henderson Josephine Veltri Ginny Kingsley Clackamas County Clerk Jefferson County Clerk Tillamook County Clerk Elections Division Elections Division Courthouse,75 E"C"St. 201 Laurel Ave. 155 N.1st Ave.,Suite B 10 825 Portland Ave. Madras,OR 97741 Tillamook,OR 97141 Hillsboro,OR 97124 Gladstone,OR 97027-2195 475-4451/C 475-4451 842-3402 648-8670/C 693-4598 655-8510/C 655-1685 JOSEPHINE UMATILLA WHEELER CLATSOP Georgette Brown Tom Groat Judy Potter Lori Davidson Josephine County Clerk Umatilla County Clerk Wheeler County Clerk Clatsop County Clerk PO Box 69 PO Box 1227 PO Box R Courthouse,749 Commercial Grants Past,OR 97526-0203 Pendleton,276-7111,ExR 254/C 276 9162 763-2400 R 97830 0327 Astoria,OR 97103-0178 474-5243/ 474-5243 325-8511/C 325-8511 UNION YAMHILL KL l n Bie R.Nellie Bogue-Hibbert Charles Stern COLUMBIA Evelyn County Union County Clerk Yamhili County Clerk Elizabeth(Betty)H jerk Klamath County Clerk 1100"L"Avenue Courthouse,535 East 5th St. Columbia County Clerk 830 Klamath Ave. Courthouse Klamath Falls, LaGrande,OR 97850 McMinnville OR 97128-4593 / St.Helens,OR 97051-2089 883-5135/C 883-3- 97601 4135 963-1006 434-7518 434-7519 397-3796,Ext.8444/ t 397-3796,Ext.8445 LAKE — — — — — — Karen O'Connor — — — — — — —>Wct — COOS Lake County Clerk — —Coos County 513 Center R I ABSENTEE BALLOT Coos County Clerk Lakeview,OR 97630-1579 Courthouse 947-6006/C 947-6007 APPLICATION Coquille,OR 97423-1899 396-3121,Ext.301/C 396-3106 LANE Annette Newingham CROOK Elections Division Della M.Harrison 135 E.6th Ave. Crook County Clerk Eugene,OR 97401-2671 PRECINCT NAMEINUMBER 300 E.3rd 687-4234/C 687-4320 Prineville,OR 97754-1919 447-6553/C 447-6553 LINCOLN Dana Jenkinsty Renee Kolen Lin W.Cou StClRoom 201 TODAY S DATE ELECTION DATE Curry County Clerk Newport,OR 97365 PO Box 746 265-4131/C 265-4193 Gold Beach,OR 97444 PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY 247-7011,Ext.223/C 247-6440 LINN Steven Druckenmiller DESCHUTES Linn County Clerk Mary Sue(Susie)Penhollow 4th&Broadalbin RESIDENCE STREETADDRESS Deschutes County Clerk Albany,OR 97321 Admini NW Hon Bllan St. 967-3831/C 967-3833 1130 Bend,OR 97701 MALHEUR 388-6546/C 388-6547 Deborah R.DeLong CITY COUNTY ZIP Malheur County Clerk DOUGLAS 251"B"St.W.,Courthouse Box 4 Gay Fields Vale,OR 97918 Ix Douglas County Clerk 473-5151/C 473-5157 SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(HANDWRITTEN) PO Box 10 Roseburg,QR 97470-0004 MARION IF YOU ARE FRAIL'OR DISABLED,CHECK HERE. ❑ 440-4252/t 440-6092 Alan.H.Davidson Marion County Clerk MAIL BALLOT T0: GILLIAM Elections Division Rena Kennedy 4263 Commercial SE,#300 Gilliam County Clerk Salem,OR 97302-3938 Courthouse - Condon,OR 97823-0427 588 5041/C 588-5610 STREET ADDRESS 384-2311 MORROW Barbara Bloodsworth GRANT Morrow County Clerk Kathy McKinnon Grant County Clerk Hee Box er, OR 97 CITY 836-0338 I PO Box 39 676-9061/C 676-9061 Canyon City,OR 97820-0039 575-16751 C 575-1675 MULTNOMAH STATE ZIP HARNEY Vicki Ervin Dir./Elections Dolores Swisher 1040 S.E.Morrison MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE Harney County Clerk Portland,OR 97214-2495 COUNTY IN WHICH YOU MAINTAIN YOUR HOME RESIDENCE Courthouse,450 N.Buena Vista 248-3720/C 248-3729 Burns,OR 97720 *Where walking as a means of transportation is impossible 573-6641 or impractical. C Denotes Phone Number for Hearing Impaired —— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 186 Official 1994 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information INDEX CANDIDATES Page Abernethy,Bruce.................................................................. 179 Adamson,Barry L................................................................. 181 Armstrong,Rex.................................................................... 181 Clarno.Beverly..................................................................... 180 Cooley,Wes......................................................................... 174 Hickam,Ed........................................................................... 176 Kitzhaber,John.................................................................... 176 Kupillas,Sue C..................................................................... 174 Luke, Dennis R................................................. .... 179 ................ Roberts.Jack....................................................................... 178 Roberts.Mary Wendy........................................................... 178 Smith,Denny........................................................................ 177 SublettII,Gary L.................................................................. 175 Vander Ploeg,Danford P..................................................... 177 ATTENTION: Don't be alarmed if this co r py of the 1994 General Election Voters' Pamphlet has one or two 1/4-inch flaps as illustrated. To reduce the cost of this publication, the combination of pages and the type of printing press used may require the flap(s) to ensure proper binding. The Voters' Pamphlet is NOT missing any pages, the flap is only a product of the printing press used. Thank you. 187 SECRETARY OF STATE FBULK RATE SORT Phil Keisli ng ostage State Capitol Building Salem,Oregon 97310-0722 d,oR No.815 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER voter P MP hiet F o tom\ f 1f Y' f f Nf f Z f f f k f 1f 1fi 11f 1f11f Deschu tes STATE OF OREGON GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 1994 OR 10 Please RECYCLE this pamphlet with your newspapers Deschutes Count y Voters ' Pamphlet General Election, November 8, 1994 Deschutes County Clerk VV SI i t ®ee g a � k 6 wY. 9p t .fix "311 C—'kV VWMI Pioneer Park, Bend, Oregon, Photo Courtesy of Dave Swan ATTENTION This is the beginning of your county voters' pamphlet. The county portion of this joint voters' pamphlet is inserted in the center of the state portion. Each page of the county voters' pamphlet is clearly marked with a black bar on the outside edge.All information contained in the county portion of this pamphlet has been assembled and printed by your Deschutes County Clerk. JTES C 1' O� G , �s2 '' Office of the County Clerk Mimi'V41 o \ / Administration Bldg., 1130 N.W.Harriman,Bend,Oregon 97701 (503)388-6544 Mary Sue"Susie'Penhollow,County Clerk Dear Deschutes County Voter: At the Nov. 8, 1994 General Election, you will be asked to make many important choices. This Voters' Pamphlet is a cooperative effort between the Deschutes County Clerk and the Secretary of State. It is provided to help you become a well informed voter as you cast your ballot on November 8th. You will find information about county, district and city candidates and/or measures included in our pamphlet that would not otherwise be included in the state voters' pamphlet. While not every candidate chose to submit a picture or statement, a sample ballot lists all the candidates and measures which appear on any ballot in Deschutes County. Please remember, you will not vote on every office or measure in this pamphlet. Your ballot will contain only those issues for which you are eligible to vote - based on where you live. Feel free to take the sample ballot to help you at the polls. If you have any questions about the elections process, please call me at 388-6544. Sincerely, Mary Sue "Susie" Penhollow Deschutes County Clerk Quality Services Performer)With Pride DESCHUTES-2 Official'Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet TABLE OF CONTENTS/INDEX LETTER FROM COUNTY CLERK_____________ DES-2 MEASURES Central Oregon Community College Bond Authorization_ _ _ _ _ DES-6 City of Bend Federal Aid Highway Project_ _ _ — — _ — — — — DES-8 Deschutes County Federal Aid Highway Project—— ———_ _ — DES-4 9-1-1 County Service District Tax Base_ _ _ _ _ _ — - — — _ DES-7 CANDIDATES Bertalan, Lisa N. ——————————————————— DES-21 Bolduc, Don _____________________ DES-17 Chitwood, Bryan R. ___________ _______ DES-17 Folkestad, Robert H. ------------------ DES-13 Freeborn, R. L. -------------------- DES-15 Ham, Jerry Ann -------------------- DES-18 Hogan, Deborah____________________ DES-18 Houge, Don --------------------- DES-19 Howes,Tom _—__—_—_— ___---- DES-22 Johannsen, Suzanne__________________ DES-19 Johnstone, Parker___________________ DES-15 Kyte, James————————————————————— DES-16 Neiland, Bonita J. -------------- --- DES-16 Nipper, Robert L. (Bob) ----------------- DES-11 Pedone, Pete_____________________ DES-12 Penhollow, Mary Sue (Susie) __-___——___ —_ DES-10 Petersen, Norman___________________ DES-22 Rastovich, Helen____ _____ __________ DES-14 Rosen, Patty--------------------- DES-20 Schlangen, Nancy Pope----------------- DES-12 Woodward, Bob____________________ DES-20 Worrell, Kim --------------------- DES-10 Wujack, John t.^___________________ DES-11 Young, Don D. --------------------- DES-13 Young, Jim---------------------- DES-21 SAMPLE BALLOT___________________ DES-23 POLLING PLACE LISTING_______________ DES-26 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS---------------- DES-28 DESCHUfESa Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County Measure No. 9-17 BALLOT TITLE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR DESCHUTES COUNTY FEDER AID VOTE YES on Measure 9-17 HtGH1NAY PFtO ttC S, — QUSTldN.Steal!County be required tp sttbrr#tt federal ald high- Vote YES to help ensure that Deschutes County gets its fair way projects with less fhan 50°Is fst<eraf fundrtg tttzvC�t9rsfoC dip- share of matching-federal highway dollars. prova�7 Vote YES to help cut road construction costs in Deschutes SUMMAR Measure prt?hrbrts Deschutes Ca€zn r from using County. County funds#or,improve r federal aid tanleas U.S.Gw ernrner ;pays 60°O tar more ta#t txa5f , Vote Yes to give the citizens of Deschutes County a stronger if,U.S,pays less than 5o of oast;fleschuteS Cpirr>ty can Qny.iij, voice in transportation planning for our federal roads. improve'road eligible for f0, srai aid If voters first approue pro)eci, Measure would regal€e m©st major Coumty,rraad projects to be The measure requires fair-share funding from federal taxes we pay on submlttd to voters ftar approval.Measure exsirrpfs email pra)ects gasoline.Because US 97 serves a gap between Interstates,Deschutes and maintenance.Measure provides effective date=t7f,January 1, County suffers heavy interstate truck and tourism traffic,much of which 1995, I merely wants to get through the county.Long-haul traffic added to grow- ing urban congestion causes many of our problems. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT We need more and better roads, but not solely with state and local money."Fair-share funding"would require that half the cost of major An explanatory statement was not submitted for publication in improvements to Highway 20,97,and 126 would be paid for with fed- the voters'pamphlet eral funds.This measure affects only construction projects,not main- tenance,signals or other minor work,and affects only these three high- ways. Currently proposed and future projects could proceed with 50%fed- eral matching funds. If no federal funds,than a simple majority vote would give the project a green light or tell the planners to try again. Without fair-share funding or voter approval,our county cannot con- sent to or spend local tax dollars for major projects on federal roads. Road construction costs are out of control.In September 1990,voters were quoted$38-40 million for the Bend Parkway,a federal road.It's now$90 million,more than twice the price.Doesn't it make sense to get federal"fair-share funding"for a federal road?Why should our state and local tax revenues be burdened with the entire cost of federal high- ways. Let's keep our fair share of federal highway dollars in our region. VOTE YES on Measure 9-17 (This information furnished by B.E.Adams, Parkway Alternatives Committee.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. DESCHUTES-4 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County Measure No. 9-17 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Voters Beware;The real intent of this measure is to stop the Bend Parkway!Voting NO on this initiative will ensure a solution to Bend's traffic problem.If nothing is done it will turn from a traffic prob- lem into grid lock.To understand the need for the Parkway,just drive through Bend on Highway 97,you'll see cars are often backed up for several blocks.Some 40,000 vehicles use Highway 97 in Bend daily. At present growth rates,that will soon grow to over 70,000.IMAGINE: 70,000 cars per day!It will not be a highway.It will be a parking lot.The PARKWAY will relieve much of the traffic that is currently on Highway 97. Opponents of the Parkway have made a number of claims. Building the Parkway will cost you more tax money.FALSE!The Park- way will be paid for by the state gasoline tax.You already pay this tax every time you purchase gasoline.This money has already been bud- geted by O.D.O.T.and if it is not spent on the Bend Parkway,it will be spent on highway construction elsewhere in the state;as mandated by the Oregon Constitution.Opponents claim other alternatives exist that are superior to the Parkway.FALSE!A large local citizens group stud- ied all the alternatives and came to the conclusion that the Parkway was clearly the best solution.After in-depth study,both the City of Bend and Deschutes County Commissions concurred with that decision.It was then overwhelmingly approved by a vote of the people. If you are tired of sitting at stop lights on Highway 97;if you are tired of waiting for several minutes to make a left hand turn;if you are just plain tired of the bumper to bumper traffic on Highway 97,then ensure that the PARKWAY is built.Only a NO vote on County measure 9-17 will relieve the traffic problem in the Bend area. (This information furnished by Carl A. Bailey, Citizens for the Parkway.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth, of any statement made in the argument. DESCHUTES-5 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Central Oregon Community College District Measure No. 9-18 'BALLOT TITLE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR >au�lrat f�� j3 Willi, t� tt�ll,� t�rY �� i I For 45 years,Central Oregon Community College has of- fered the chance for an education,a better job and a better life to thou- sands of Central Oregonians of all ages and backgrounds. of generafItgabon binds fr}r conttrcttot7 and trnprvemertt t3f The importance of the opportunity COCC provides cannot district tattifttles?if the bofds srQ apprpdad, hefwill be payi�t..fe be overstated.Almost half of all Central Oregon high school graduates fromtt�rl p ?pY ttrprrperlya> tsftfi#1tare r�r..t=suj�jt-' who go on to college go to COCC.COCC programs also help provide to the iirhits�f�#rteie Xf,Seatfon it b of tha CtreQnnslitttfiors, the educated workforce that encourages modern,family-wage-paying SUMta1AFfY,Snc�fir#oeetis will ffrtanco + #f�JCttOtt endp- , industries to locate here,and help the current workers improve their rent t�fa t atfeg 'ibrsry ttrat meets att radi4atlan�fancfatds,>~<t skills and opportunities. fowfng rrEs[ntenat� twQC ettrtllttrlt,Ctrtttf i ttt rt pf,har - But today,when the need for education is greater than ever, elarsand rnaStstSt t eprograms`antistxr� tm+ #tdnoffluture COCC may be forced to close the doors of opportunity. enrollment demat ,reedettng artd egtttppingcfstjr►g iifarary; The core of the problem is the college library.Built in 1966, other related cons laartrls anal!rxiture Doer peritKt tf not mare when COCC had only 800 students,the library is totally inadequate for than t5 years fefGttbiyStfrttetet$ ntRU&I mgLirtt OflnBitcs a student population of 3,000,not to mention increasing demands from tt pay the bfsrtds;awrsis$it425, 0,tesultlrrg fn aa�crate lr- the general public and from the University Center,which allows Cen- crass df 1arttSlj#!, } or$1 Ail Yew frr a hcftne4apprafsed ! tral Oregonians to pursue bachelor's and master's degrees on the COCC at$104�t?00 campus. In its 1992 accreditation report on COCC,the Northwest EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Association of Schools and Colleges said the library is"manifestly in- adequate."COCC needs a library of 70,000 square feet,according to In 1992,the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges is- the association's standards;the present library is 16,500 square feet. sued its 10-year accreditation report on Central Oregon Community The measure on this ballot seeks a$13.9 million bond to fund con- College. While giving the college high marks in all other areas,the struction of a new library and turn the present library into a home for report termed the present college library"manifestly inadequate"and the University Center. said it was"in crisis."The NWASC said the college must bring its li- If the measure fails and COCC can't bring its library facili- brary facilities into conformance with standards established by the ties up to standard,the college will be forced to restrict or even reduce Association for College and Research Libraries. Those standards enrollment to maintain program quality.The University Center also would specify that a college with COCC's enrollment and offerings should be prevented from expanding. have a library of 70,000 square feet, providing study space for 600 The bond issue will cost just$15 a year for the owner of a students. $100,000 home. The current library at COCC encompasses 16,500 square feet For less than it costs to take a family of three to the movies, and provides study space for 128 students.The library opened in 1966, you can keep the doors of opportunity at COCC open for you,your when the college enrolled approximately 800 students. COCC now enrolls more than 3,000 students and has seen an enrollment increase children,your grandchildren and all Central Oregonians.Please vote of more than 50 percent in the past eight years.In the last four years yes. alone,the library—which is open to the general public as well as COCC students,faculty and staff—has seen a 33 percent increase in the number of users and a 42 percent increase in reference requests. (This information furnished by Brad Hollenbeck, The measure on the ballot proposes a bond issue of$13,870,000 COCC:YES!Citizens for the College Library.) to be paid off over a period of 15 years. The bonds would finance construction of a new 70,000-square-foot library,in addition to costs of equipment and furniture and the cost of remodeling the present library into a space appropriate for use as the University Center.The cost to taxpayers within the college district would be approximately 15 cents per$1,000 of assessed valuation,or about$15 per year for the owner of a house assessed at$100,000. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by The accrediting body has not specified the sanctions it will im- Deschutes county,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth pose if COCC fails to bring the college library facilities up to the speci- of any statement made in the argument. fied standards.However,action that the association could take includes enrollment or program restrictions,which would affect the number of r students COCC could serve. The present library also has no room to house new materials needed for the Central Oregon University Center program,which gives area residents the opportunity to study for bachelor's and master's degrees on the COCC campus.More library space is needed to sup- port this expanded program. Submitted by: Kathleen P.Van Voorhees,Chair p NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. DESCHUTES-6 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District Measure No. 9-19 BALLOT TITLE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR TO EST00:6 A TAX lASIw. Qt� ST1gN Shalt Qeschutes County 9-1- County Service pis- WHEN 9-1-1 CALLED FOR HELP trio authortyz,ed a1,t9, t)#ax base beginr►ing with the 1996 95fiscal year? in 1993, voters rallied behind this vital emergency communications SU IMAN�Y°A toValoftttl s�reaslurewouldauthorizethe glstdot service and approved a two year serial levy.This levy will expire in PP June,1995.The issue before you simply is to create a new tax base to raise1,12833 QO beglnning'with fis 9596,11,The which will provide adequate funding to maintain current service levels. money would p©aide opsrating funds for ti a pistriot s 911 emer- gertcy cUmmunir #Ions serums(police,firt,and medical}. The best estimates tell us that the proposed tax base WILL NOT RAISE The tax base for ctzrren#fiscal year 1994 95 is bu, 533.00,Addi TAX RATES. tional tax revenues of$397,tX ,9©peryear are now collected under a two-veer serial tax leuy That leVyr well expire at the end Uf this' 9-1 1 provides one consolidated Answering/Dispatch Center for medi 1994.95 ftsW year The affec#of the proposed talc base woutd!be' cal,police and fire emergencies every minute of every day. The 9-1 to add'the existing$397 00p.00 senal levy',amUUnt and aniiaddi- 1 Dispatch Center saves taxpayer dollars by almost halving the cost of tional$224,0©f30101ntU the Distrtef's tax base. maintaining separate dispatch centers at each of the more than twenty The proposed tax base will raise,$1,12,83300 in the 1995-96 emergency services providers in Deschutes County. tax year,This would resin#Jwan esttmated tax rate of 16.6 oertts per thoutandiidolam..of valuation.The es#imatetl tax!cost for this 9-1-1 is not funded by any City or County Government.It operates its measure is anSTIMATE ONLY based Uri the best information own Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District.The new tax base does available from the cotint<y assessor at the tone Uf estimate. not fund any new programs or services it will fund only a lean, "do Approval of this measure would not retluC9 the property tax col more with no more"budget.All of this in spite of the fact that during the lections of Uthernon school district'units of local government avail- past year growth has caused a more than 11%increase in emergency able udder the provisions Uf Sectlen 11 b,Article Xl,Oregon Cbn- services calls. stttutlon and imptemerrti : 1 ka.i nues'will be used exclusively for other governmental purposes.Purposes are lim- ited#0 9-1-1 sefvlces ... Passing this tax base is a small price to pay for a service that effec tively provides emergency communications for the people of Deschutes EXPLANATORY STATEMENT County. Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District is the Public Safety Answering Point(PSAP)for the County.The District answers SO HELP SAVE 9-1-1 and processes all calls for police,fire and medical service for the County. It is the central dispatching point for all public safety agencies in VOTE"YES"ON NOVEMBER 8 Deschutes County.Following are the agencies the 9-1-1 County Ser- vice District serves: IT'S A GOOD DEAL...IT'S A LIFESAVER Airlife Bend Fire Department and Bend Rural Fire Districts DESCHUTES COUNTY 9-1-1 Bend Police Department SERVES THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Bureau of Land Management Black Butte Ranch Police and Fire Services Airlife of Oregon Deschutes RFPD#2 Sisters/Camp Sherman Fire District Bend Fire Department LaPine RFPD Cloverdale Fire District Bend Police Department Oregon State Police Crooked River Ranch Police and Fire Services Black Butte Ranch Fire District Redmond Fire Department Deschutes County Sheriffs Office La Pine Fire Department Black Butte Ranch DPS Redmond Police Department Oregon Department of Forestry Cloverdale RFPD Sisters/Camp Sherman RFPD Oregon State Police Crooked River Ranch Maint.Assoc. Sisters Police Department Redmond Police and Fire Services Crooked River Ranch RFPD Sunriver Fire Department Redm Deschutes County Sheriff Sunriver Dept.Public Safety Sunriver Police and Fire Services United States Forest Service Deschutes RFPD#1 Approval of this measure would grant the 9-1-1 County Ser- vice District taxing authority of$1,122,833.00 per year, starting with fiscal year 1995-96.The tax revenues would be used to operate the (This information furnished by district. Charles H. Trachsel, Supporters of 9-1-1.) The District's current taxing authority is$898,833.00,which includes a tax base of $501,833.00 and a two-year serial levy of $397,000.00.The serial levy expires at the end of fiscal year 1994-95. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by If approved,the estimated cost of the new tax base would be Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth 16.6 cents per thousand dollars of valuation.At that rate,the tax im- of any statement made in the argument. pact of this measure on an$80,000 home would be$13.28 per year. Submitted by Nancy Pope Schlangen,Chair NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST Board of County Commissioners Deschutes County,Oregon Act- ing as the Governing Body for the 9-1-1 County Service District I THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. DESCHUTES-7 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet City of Bend Measure No. 9-20 BALLOTTITLE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR VOTE YES on Measure 9-20 way projects wifh fees fha tt 2itt I tftr�� ere ict Vote YES to help ensure that the City of Bend gets its fair share ptov F of matching federal highway dollars. r SUMfi1tY feasur0 ffbhl � ft � Vote YES to help cut road construction costs in Bend. fags{ oit Vote Yes to give the citizens of Bend a stronger voice in transportation planning for our federal roads. a` y The measure requires fair-share funding from federal taxes we a on q 9 pay SubrrftftB fstt00� Ai( gasoline.Because US 97 serves a gap between Interstates,Bend suf- anrmarntenanceMeafifovfdes�f� tu�#;, fers heavy interstate truck and tourism traffic,much of which merely wants to et through our city.Lon haul traffic added to growing urban 9 g Y• 9' 9 9 congestion causes many of our problems. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT We need more and better roads, but not solely with state and local money.'Fair-share funding"would require that half the cost of major An explanatory statement was not submitted for publication in improvements to Highway 20 and 97 would be paid for with federal the voters'pamphlet funds.This measure affects only construction projects,not maintenance, signals or other minor work,and affects only these two highways. Currently proposed and future projects could proceed with 50%fed- eral matching funds.If no federal funds,than a simple majority vote would give the project a green light or tell the planners to try again. Without fair-share funding or voter approval,our city cannot consent to or spend local tax dollars for major projects on federal roads. Road construction costs are out of control.In September 1990,voters were quoted$38-40 million for the Bend Parkway,a federal road.It's now$90 million,more than twice the price.Doesn't it make sense to get federal fair-share funding for a federal road?Why should our state and local tax revenues be burdened with the entire cost of federal high- ways. Let's keep our fair share of federal highway dollars in our region. VOTE YES on Measure 9-20 (This information furnished by B.E.Adams, Parkway Alternatives Committee.) r The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. DESCHUTES-8 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet City of Bend Measure No. 9-20 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Voters Beware;The real intent of this measure is to stoplhe Bend Parkway!Voting NO on this initiative will ensure a solution to Bend's traffic problem.If nothing is done it will turn from a traffic prob- lem into grid lock.To understand the need for the Parkway,just drive through Bend on Highway 97,you'll see cars are often backed up for several blocks.Some 40,000 vehicles use Highway 97 in Bend daily. At present growth rates,that will soon grow to over 70,000.IMAGINE: 70,000 cars per day!It will not be a highway.It will be a parking lot.The PARKWAY will relieve much of the traffic that is currently on Highway 97. Opponents of the Parkway have made a number of claims. Building the Parkway will cost you more tax money.FALSE!The Park- way will be paid for by the state gasoline tax.You already pay this tax every time you purchase gasoline.This money has already been bud- geted by O.D.O.T.and if it is not spent on the Bend Parkway,it will be spent on highway construction elsewhere in the state;as mandated by the Oregon Constitution.Opponents claim other alternatives exist that are superior to the Parkway.FALSE!A large local citizensgroup stud- ied all the alternatives and came to the conclusion that the Parkway was clearly the best solution.After in-depth study,both the City of Bend and Deschutes County Commissions concurred with that decision.It was then overwhelmingly approved by a vote of the people. If you are tired of sitting at stop lights on Highway 97;if you are tired of waiting for several minutes to make a left hand turn;if you are just plain tired of the bumper to bumper traffic on Highway 97,then ensure that the PARKWAY is built.Only a NO vote on City measure 9- 20 will relieve the traffic problem in the Bend area. (This information furnished by Carl A. Bailey, Citizens for the Parkway.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. DESCHUTES-9 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County County Assessor County Clerk vg KIM MARY SUE ' WORRELL i (SUSIE) PENHOLLOW � g REPUBLICAN �� DEMOCRAT d OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Assessor. OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Clerk. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Chief Appraiser— Deschutes OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Deschutes County Clerk, 1983— County;Property Tax Analyst—Oregon Department of Revenue; present;Deputy Clerk,1970-82;Private sector,1966-70;City of Lobbyist—Association of Oregon Counties;Consultant—Oregon Bend,.1963-64. School Boards Association;Lobbyist—Oregon Assessors'Assn., EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Graduate of Bend High School;Cen- Oregon Tax Collectors'Assn.;Yamhill CountyAssessor-16 years; tral Oregon Community College and Oregon State University;Con- Assistant Assessor,Data Analyst,Appraiser,Draftsman—Yamhill tinuing education in records,elections and management. County PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Appointed by the Governor EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:McMinnville High School— Gradu- to Historical Records Advisory Board, 1988—present and Asset ate;Oregon State College, Linfield College, Portland State Col- Forfeiture Oversight Committee, 1994; President Oregon Asso- Iege,Total 5 yrs college. ciation of County Clerks,1992; Serve on the Oregon Association PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:In addition to the Occupa- of County Clerks' Legislative and Archives Committees, 1992- tional Background listed above:Yamhill County Home Rule Char- present. ter Study Committee(Chairman);Yamhill County Sheriff'sAir Posse COUNTY CLERK SUSIE PENHOLLOW DESCHUTES (Special Deputy Sheriff);U.S.Army. IS WORKING FORYOU! Deschutes County is the fastest growing county in the State of Oregon, SUSIE is working hard for you and will continue to provide an efficient both in population and value. Many people are discovering what the County Clerk's off ice while stressing QUALITY SERVICE TO THE PUB- 'old timers'have known for years;there is no better place to live!Whether LIC. they come from California, Washington, the Portland Metro area, or SUSIE expanded the popular elections by mail—increasing voter turn- elsewhere,they are all convinced this is"God's Country"!!They're right! out and reducing election costs. The result of this large influx of new residents and property owners has SUSIE continues to use new technology to cut costs and increase the created a demand that has exceeded the supply!As a result,property speed and integrity in the election and recording systems of Deschutes County. values have increased.And so has the demand for local services;po- lice and fire protection,land use planning,roads,libraries,parks,health SUSIE has increased cross-training to accomplish her goal of a smoothly and mental health services,juvenile services,elections,jails,commu- run,professional office,despite budget constraints. nity corrections,and equalized assessments! The unprecedented growth in Deschutes County has placed a tremen- dous work load on the County Clerk's office.This challenge has been Unfortunately,the money to provide those services has not increased met and we continue to provide a high level of professional service proportionately. For 1991-92,the value of the county increased ap- without an increase in staff. proximately 41%!Yet the county tax base was limited to a six%increase, meaning the county had six%additional tax dollars to provide services I am a native of Deschutes County and my husband and I have two for a much larger growth. children.I strongly believe in community involvement and am active in Soroptimists,Kiwanis,4-H volunteer,Deschutes County Historical So- ciety,Deschutes County Pioneer Association and the Boys and Girls' With the limited revenues, many of the services you, as a taxpayer, Club. have the right to expect,have been stretched to the point that'service' has disappeared! I want to thank the people of Deschutes County for the opportu- nity to serve you and ask for your ongoing support. I am confi- I cannot guarantee that everyone will be happy with their property taxes! dent my professional experience and proven ability will continue I can only promise that I will do my best to provide the honest,efficient, to benefit Deschutes County. professional services that you,as taxpayers,deserve! RE-ELECT DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK SUSIE PENHOLLOW PROVEN EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST! (This information furnished by Kim Worrell.) (This information furnished by The Committee to Re-elect Mary Sue(Susie)Penhollow.) DESCHUTES-10 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County County Commissioner, Position 1 County Commissioner, Position 1 : ROBERT L. JOHN L. (BOB) WUJACK NIPPER REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT E OCCUPATION:Owner,Wilson Roofing&Supplies. OCCUPATION:Licensed Sport Massage Technician. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Construction Foreman,IATSE Lo- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Central Oregon Board of Realtors; cal 44,Theatrical Employees;Senior Recreation Director,Depart- Ranch manager—Sisters,Oregon. ment Of Recreation and Parks,City of Los Angeles;Supervisor, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:EasUWest College Portland,Oregon Sugar Ray Robinson Youth Foundation. L.M.T. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Bachelor of Science,California State PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Mayor—City of Bend;Di- University,Northridge;Associate of Arts,Los Angeles Valley Col- rector,Bend Development Board;Finance Committee,City of Bend. lege. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Served on Mayor's Task "Wujack has shown himself to be both interested in public issues and a Force,regarding,gang problems in East Los Angeles. man of reason in his service on the Bend City Commission".The Bend Bob Nipper is a..... IBu l&August 26,1994. native Oregonian and 21 year resident of Deschutes County.Bob is As Bend Mayor,John Wujack has demonstrated leadership by manag- married to Susan Nipper and has a son,Chris.Bob has been active in ing growth and providing solutions for cost effective service.Wujack community service as a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America, has brought positive change and trust to Deschutes County politics. and as a director for Community Theater of the Cascades. Ask your friends about his twenty year commitment to Central Oregon's Bob Nipper is an..... issues. experienced local businessman who is active in the community.Bob Wujack will preserve the rural character of Deschutes County!Wujack and Susan Nipper have owned and operated Wilson Roofing Company will continue to provide the best emergency and social services to our for more than a decade.Bob will bring sound fiscal management and seniors and provide youth with educational and vocational opportunity practical business experience to the County Commission. here at home! John's involvement in community strategies has helped to strengthen Bob Nipper seeks..... and diversify Deschutes County's economy.Continued economic de- balanced urban growth in business,industry and residential develop- velopment is critical to our future! ment through sound,sensible planning and management.Bob believes John was instrumental in obtaining Wild and Scenic protection for the that growth in government is out of balance.He will work to restructure, Deschutes River and has pioneered partnerships with all water users. streamline and privatize wherever practical,making sure that essential Development should benefit residents,not create an increased tax bur- services and programs are provided with quality and efficiency. den!John has made good his promise to hold down costs by imple- Bob Nipper believes in..... menting System Development Charges. John Wujack has successfully combined a strong business climate and honest communication and accountability.Bob will be accountable high standard of livability to insure Central Oregon's future vitality and to you,the county taxpayer.He will bring honesty,integrity and open- ness to the Deschutes County Commission.Bob wants to reestablish quality n your trust in county government.Bob brings to the County Commission a love for Central Oregon and a clear commitment to protect and en "Wujack has made a good start in public office"The Bend Bulletin Au - a our quality of life.Bob is a strong supporter of public safety and gust 26,1994. law enforcement programs. Vote for John Wujack!A strong voice for you and....... Bob Nipper says..... "Common sense in local government is not a partisan issue.Demo- Comprehensive.Land Use and Transportation Planning crats,Independents,and Republicans know it's time for a change.We Balanced Economic Development Efforts know the history.....lets create our future!" Support for Small Business and Historical Commercial Areas Affordable Housing and Human Condition Issues Water Quality and Quantity Management (This information furnished by the Strong Opposition to Social Injustice Committee to Elect Bob Nipper.) (This information furnished by John L. Wujack.) DESCHUTES-11 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet j Deschutes County County Commissioner, Position 3 F PETE Sa NANCY PEDONEF POPE SCHLANGEN DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN OCCUPATION:Worker Safety Consultant;Freelance Writer. OCCUPATION:Chair,Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:War Veteran.Fought with the 7th OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Deschutes County Commission Cavalry in Vietnam.Completed military career, 1979; Director of 1990-present;cattle ranch owner 1960-present;business owner Regulatory Compliance,Widing Transportation,Portland;Part-time Redmond 1979-86;police officer;juvenile counselor;superior court Instructor,Business Department,COCC;Adjunct faculty member, clerk. Columbia College,Seattle;Private Consultant,Worker&Environ- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Wisconsin, Sonoma mental safety. State University,Los Medanos Police Academy. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:B.S.Degree,Industrial Relations,San PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Deschutes County Educa- tional Service District Director;Central Oregon Regional Workforce Jose State University;MBA,Golden Gate University. Quality Council;Chair,Deschutes County Farm Review Commit- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed by Governor tee;Vice-chair,AOC Human Services&Public Safety Committee; Roberts totheAir QualityAssistance Program,Oregon State,1994; Chair, Deschutes County Juvenile Services Commission; Bend Appointed Governor's Hazardous Materials Advisory Committee, Area Traffic Safety Committee; Presiden(COCAAN;Deschutes Washington State, 1984; Elected Councilmember, Town of United Way Allocation Committee; Chair, Habitat for Humanity Steilacoom, WA, 1985; Appointed Chairman, Solid Waste Advi- Advisory Board sory Committee,Pierce County,Washington. Nancy Schlangen brings strength, optimism, and competent leader- PETE PEDONE is an experienced leader who will work hard to ship to Deschutes County.She will be senior member of the Commis- preserve the quality of life we currently enjoy in Deschutes County. sion upon reelection. Her experience is vital to Deschutes County. Nancy's accomplishments as a Deschutes County Commissioner have Pete says:"We need some vision for how Deschutes County grows. not gone unnoticed: We need to remain tough on crime by supporting our Sheriff and the •Served as the budget officer in 1993-94 and was responsible for put- Courts.With a vision we can dictate how grow in the future,and not ting the County back to a 5-day service week. have growth dictate to us." •Supported and helped obtain voter approval for construction of a new, cost-effective Deschutes County jail. Pete fought in Vietnam. He is a life member of the Veterans of •Oversaw the completion of the Farm Study to protect productive farm lands. Foreign Wars,Post 1643,Bend.He is a free lance writer,and wrote a •Promoted economic development projects throughout the county. book entitled:IA DRANG,about his combat experiences in Vietnam. •Successfully obtained LaPine Community Campus construction grant dollars. Here's what Pete wants to get done: Nancy's goals for her next term include: •Govern Deschutes County better without raising property taxes. .Successful operation of the new jail. Seek property tax lock-ins for Senior Citizens and fixed-income recipi- •Boost law enforcement patrols. ents who live adjacent to new developments. •Promote economic diversity to create more family wage jobs. •Establish a vision for growth in the County. •Develop the most cost-effective solid waste disposal and reduction •Reduce crime by helping our Court's and Police. system. •Reduce crime by helping our educational system.Work with Sa •Improve existing transportation systems;study alternative modes. lem,to provide lottery dollars for education. •Continue to address needed changes to the County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. •Help the Workers of Deschutes County by creating family wage •Work to provide affordable housing options. jobs. •Improve delivery of services to children and families countywide. _ •Provide for Affordable Housing. •Manage our solid waste locally,using home-grown haulers. "The challenges we face are getting tougher,not easier.This is • Practice the rule that County Government exists to serve the not a job for beginners.This county deserves a commissioner people.Make Government accessible. with experience and a proven track-record." (This information furnished by Pete Pedone.) (This information furnished by Nancy Pope Schlangen.) DESCHtTES-12 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County County Commissioner, Position 3 CountyTreasurer DON D. ROBERT H. YOUNG rw, FOLKESTAD AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PARTY OCCUPATION:Retired. OCCUPATION:School custodian. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Dairy Farmer, 1939-67; Guest OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Three(3)years as School Custo- Home,1967-80;Logging,1967-75;BowlingAlley,1977-81;Sub- dian; Seven and a half (7-1/2) years as a Millworker and division,1969-90;Rentals,1975–to date. doormaker;Five(5)years as Minister in Oregon and Washington, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:High School Graduate. followed by Eight(8)years as a Missionary to Southern Africa PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None. under the Free Methodist Church. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Whitefish, Montana, Elementary I believe in Government for the People by making fair and impar- through High School education; Seattle Pacific University, five tial decisions with the utmost wisdom in the least possible amount of years,Bachelor of Arts;Western Evangelical Seminary in Port- time.I also believe that an elected official should maintain that there is land,three years,Master of Divinity. one class of people and each individual situation or person be judged PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Summer employee,United on his or her own merit. States Forest Service,1961-67,including fire lookout posts in the Flathead and Willamette National Forests. People need guidance from the Government.They do not need Bob Folkestad brings a desire to serve the people of this county more rules and regulations,fees or taxes.My main campaign thrust is well as your next treasurer.He brings skills gained from personal ex- that the average person has been regulated and taxed to a point of perience in money management such as book keeping and taxes while exhaustion,and is tired of carrying the burden of top-heavy govern- living both in foreign countries and as a resident of the State of Oregon ment. since 1963. He has studied in the area of insurance and has main- If elected,I will strive for equality with the utmost importance to- wards the people of Deschutes County and show compassion in deal- Bob has lived in Central Oregon for the last ten years with his ing with the people. wife,Marjorie,of twenty-seven years.They are the parents of three children.As residents here,the family shares deep appreciation for My love for Deschutes County goes back 55 years.I have seen a one of our most precious commodities,snow. Bob believes, like the great many changes with a lot more to come.I believe,that if given the melting snow,our tax dollars must be conserved for the lasting mutual opportunity,my wisdom,education,and school of hard knocks will be benefit of all our citizens. an asset to the residents of Deschutes County.I will listen to the people as to what their needs are and keep in touch with them.I will strive to Bob states that,"My goal as your candidate for Deschutes County speed up the process of the County Permit System and time it takes Treasurer is to create a team atmosphere of cooperation with all staff to develop a person's property. and county officials....I am personally committed to strive for excel- lence and earn your trust. I thank you for your vote of confidence in Where do I stand on issues facing Deschutes County?I stand on this coming election." the merit and feasibility of any problems where Deschutes County and the people are concerned.The longer a problem exists,the more money IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN COUNTY it will cost.I feel that one of the main duties of an elected official is to GOVERNMENT...with a prevent waste and be in guardianship of the money gleaned from the taxpayer.I offer you the opportunity for a change. DEDICATION TO HARD WORK AND TEAM EFFORT! DON'T MISS THE BOAT—GIVE MEYOUR VOTE (This information furnished by the Bob Folkestad (This information furnished by Don D. Young.) for County Treasurer Committee.) DESCHUTES-13 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County CountyTreasurer HELEN RASTOVICH DEMOCRAT OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Treasurer. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Deschutes CountyTreasurer,1965- present;Appointed Tax Collector,1975-present;Appointed County DESCHUTES COUNTY Finance Officer,1983-present;Deputy County Clerk,1961-65; Bookkeeper(private sector). SOIL AND WATER EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bend High School graduate;Cen tral Oregon Community College;Continuing education in govem- mental accounting,finance and management;CountyTreasurer& CONSERVATION DISTRICT Finance Officer certification from Marylhurst College and Oregon CANDIDATES BEGIN Association of County Treasurers. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon Association of County Treasurers&Finance officers, past President; National ON NEXT PAGE Association of County Treasurers,past board member;Governor's appointee to Municipal Debt Advisory Commission, 1983.89; County Tax Collector's Association,past board member;Munici- pal Finance Officers Association committee member. HELEN RASTOVICH IS A PROVEN PROFESSIONAL WITH A TRA- DITION OF SERVICE AND FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE. The County Treasurer's office involves enormous financial responsibil ity,and as Deschutes County continues to grow,it is more important than ever to have an experienced financial manager in charge. HELEN RASTOVICH has managed your public funds prudently and efficiently for over 28 years.During that time,she has generated over $23 million in interest income for the County and taxing districts.Known for her conservative spending,Helen provided this return to the public with one of the leanest staff to population ratios in the state. HELEN RASTOVICH brings the highest standard of integrity to the of- fice. She has always performed the duties of her office in a manner above reproach. HELEN RASTOVICH knows that excellence is achieved only through constant pursuit.'She proudly stands behind the work of her depart- ment.Helen is continually improving accounting systems,streamlining procedures,and creating failsafe systems for accounting for the myriad of transactions that are completed daily. HELEN RASTOVICH serves the community through her work on the Continuing Education Advisory Board of COCC,Soroptomists,Grange, Pioneer and Historical Societies.She was honored by the Soroptomists as"1994 Woman of Distinction".She and her husband Dan,both Bend natives,have two children and two grandchildren. YOUR VOTE ISAPPRECIATED (This information furnished by Committee to Re-elect Helen Rastovich,Deschutes County Treasurer.) DESCHUTES-14 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County Soil and Water Conservation District Director, Zone 1 Director, Zone 4 PARKER R. L. low JOHNSTONE FREEBORN U. NONPARTISAN ffi NONPARTISAN OCCUPATION:Rancher OCCUPATION:Owner of Farmworld International Foods,Inc.,importer/ OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Rancher and Contractor exporter of food products EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Golden Gate College and U.S.Army, OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Production Agriculture including AA Degree row crop and livestock production PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Director, Zone One, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Graduate of Bakersfield High School, Deschutes County Soil and Water Conservation; District, U.S. continuing education included Bakersfield Junior College,UCLA Army,1st Lieutenant Los Angeles and USC Los Angeles PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Currently serving as Chair of Board of Deschutes county Soil and Water Conservation Dis- As your representative to the Deschutes County Soil and Water trict Conservation District, the Zone 1 District Director serves as the grassroots representative of landowners and the general public in our community, providing leadership and direction in bringing volunteer The challenges that face Deschutes County in Soil and Water stew- cooperation in natural conservation resource programs.The position ardship are emence. If re-elected Director of the Deschutes County is unsalaried. Soil and Water Conservation District,I see my role as addressing,in a pro active manner,the soil and water problems.To accomplish this,an It has been my honor to represent you to the utmost of my ability understanding of both rural and urban needs is a necessity.Balance this past term.In order to perform in as broad and knowledgeable ca- has to be maintained or the quality of life we enjoy in Deschutes County pacity as possible, I am actively involved in the following organiza- will be substantially effected. My past experience in production agri- tions: culture has given me the knowledge that is needed to help balance the soil and water resource needs in the future. Director,Deschutes County Soil and Water Conservation District;1st Vice-President,Oregon Association of Conservation Districts; Mem- ber,National Association of Conservation Districts;At-Large Member, The Wy'East Resource Conservation&Development Council;Chair- Person, Deschutes County OSU Extension Advisory Council; Vice- President, Deschutes County Cattlemens Association; Member,Or- egon Cattlemens Grazing Lands Conservation Committee;Member, Oregon Farm Bureau Natural&Environmental Resources Committee; Immediate Past-President, Deschutes County Farm Bureau; Chair- Person,Deschutes County Farm Bureau Forestry and Wetlands Com- mittees;Member,Watershed Health Forum at the state level. Your vote for me is very much appreciated. (This information furnished by Parker Johnstone.) (This information furnished by R. L. Freeborn.) DESCHUTES-15 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Deschutes County Soil and Water Conservation District Director, At Large N JAMES .' � BONITA J. KYTE NEILAND NONPARTISAN S .' NONPARTISAN OCCUPATION Rancher,Barber OCCUPATION:Retired;Professor Emeritus of Botany and Land Re- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Rancher,Barber sources Management,University of Alaska,Fairbanks. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:High School Diploma OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:1954-55,Instructor,University of PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None Oregon; 1955-60,Assistant Professor,Oregon State System of Higher Education;1961-87,Assistant Professor through Profes- I am an active rancher with working conservation projects on my ranch, sor, School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, As your elected representative serving in the capacity of Director-at- University of Alaska Fairbanks (1977-87 Director of Instruction Large for the Deschutes County Soil&Water Conservation District,I and Public Service) pledge to you that I will do everything in my power to bring about the EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Creswell (Oregon) High School; wise use and conservation of our precious natural resources in University of Oregon,B.S.in Biology,1949;Oregon State Univer- Deschutes County. sity,M.A.in botany,1951;University College of Wales(Fulbright Fellow),Diploma in Rural Science,1952;University of Wisconsin, I would appreciate your vote. Madison,Ph.D.in Botany/Agronomy,1954. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Director,15 years,Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District;Director,4 years,Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District. A third generation Oregonian,I grew up on a dairy-hay-grain farm near Eugene.I was introduced early to soil and water conservation by a father who was a long-time director with the local Soil and Water Conservation District,and who practiced conservation farming. My education and subsequent research and teaching focused on interactions among plants,animals,microorganisms,human activities and the inorganic features of the environment.I have worked with land areas of intensive use for food and fiber production and those used for recreation,wildlife production and preservation,and the various levels of stewardship required by each.Although more experienced with higher rainfall areas,since moving to Central Oregon in 19891 have become increasingly familiar with its specific resources and conservation needs. I consider myself a conservationist in the broad sense that includes the needs and desires of people and the problems and solutions re- lated to various uses of our natural resources. I hope to be able to continue assisting with the District's efforts to provide information to the public that will help keep soil on the land,clean water in the streams and livable,productive and aesthetically pleasing environments around us,ranging from intensively used for production to those preserved for future generations and ourselves. (This information furnished by William J.Kyte.) (This information furnished by Bonita J.Neiland.) DESCHUTES-16 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet City of Bend Commissioner '� DON , BRYAN R. BOLDUC CHITWOOD R Y •(1�..Ill NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN OCCUPATION:Real Estate Broker OCCUPATION:Writer&Photographer;Outdoor Rec.Leader OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Infantry Officer and N.C.O.U.S. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Editor,The Bend View;Reporter, Army 1952-1984;Service School Instructor U.S.Army;Instructor Loudoun Times-Mirror, Leesburg,Va.; Editor, News Editor, Re- University of Maryland,Overseas Extension Service.Central Or- porter-S.W.Va.Enterprise,Wytheville Va.;Stringer-Roanoke egon Air Show Committee;Loaned Executive Deschutes United Times&World News,Roanoke,Va. Way 1993;President,Central Oregon Chapter The Retired Off ic- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Art History/English major,Va Com- ers Assn.1991-1992. ' monwealth Univ.Yrof Photography-Va.Western Comm.College EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Bachelor of Science,Hampton Uni- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Appointed member of Bend versity,Hampton Virginia 1971.(Management) City Commission PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Installation,OR Deputy In- stallation Commander of U.S.Army Bases both in the U.S.and There is no more crucial issue facing us than preservation of our overseas.Operations Center Director,U.S.European Command. quality of life ...and never has it been so threatened. Inappropriate Operations Officer,Sixth U.S.Army.Infantry Unit Commander at development threatens the Deschutes River,our lifeblood.More malls, brigade level and below on many occasions over a 30 year pe- scattered and sprawling subdivisions and outdated transportation sys- riod. tems degrade airquality and threaten downtown's viability.Lack of public transit and decentralized building patterns compound the problem. As a property owner,in N.W.Bend since 1982,and a resident since All the while,parks and parkland receive little or no support be- 19841 have seen many significant changes.I picked Bend as my place cause city administrators can't be bothered. to live after extensive travel and duty throughout the U.S.,Europe and As a journalist in Virginia and Oregon,I covered government and the Far East. business,learning two valuable Iessons.The first:elected officials must I am generally pleased with the progress and direction,in which serve the best interests of the entire community,including future gen- the city is moving;however I consider the next few years to be very erations—not always the same as the short-term interests of certain critical.Growth must be managed to maintain the quality of life that rape and run developers and realtors. Bend is famous for.We must provide more living wage jobs for Central Second:elected officials must make government accountable by Oregon families,and education for our children.I am also concerned dutifully overseeing city administrators—they are accountable only to that our Senior Citizens and our older neighborhoods not be adversely the elected officials,who must be more than the city manager's rubber affected by rapid growth and unacceptable new taxes. stamp. I now have the time,as well as the education and experience,to I believe in regulation,but the regulated must be heard.I propose meet the challenges,and make a valuable leadership contribution to a Council on Competitiveness,composed of small and large business, the community. which would report directly to the city commission—NOT city staff—on matters including regulation,land-use,planning and the like.I've seen PERSONAL:I have been married for 37 years,have three grown chil- this system work extremely well elsewhere.We need this invaluable dren,and two grandchildren. input from the responsible members of the building and development community to manage growth intelligently. Other proposals include: • Strict enforcement of building setbacks to protect and enhance health of Deschutes River; • Development of transit, bike and pedestrian facilities citywide, and a mixed-use high-tech industrial park on city land to attract family- wage jobs. (This information furnished by Don Bolduc.) (This information furnished by Bryan R. Chitwood.) DESCHUTES-17 CONTINUED j Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet City of Bend Commissioner yy 'W ➢. ` b�4S 1 JERRY ANN DEBORAH HAM ` ° ' r HOGAN NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN OCCUPATION:Millworker for Willamette Industries,KorPINE Division OCCUPATION: Self employed as owner/manager of a small invest- -9 yrs;(Saw operator;Bander Operator;Finish&Shipping De- ment business,Red Willow Properties. partment Forklift Driver;Paintline grader;Production clean-up) OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Administrator; State of Oregon, OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Millworker for Bend Millwork/Pozzi Department of Human Resources, Adult and Human Services, Window Cc—9 yrs.;Volunteer at COCAAN in Bend(Referrals for Eastern Region,1989.Temporary position for the purpose of re- Community resources); Established'Extended Family',a single vising Eastern Region administrative procedures and client ser- parent support group;At home Day care Business;Volunteer with vices.Legal Administrator;Gray,Fancher,Holmes,Hurley,1985- - Central Oregon Crisis Service Hotline; Retail Clerk; Waitress; 1987.Staff supervision,benefits administration,office manage- Housekeeping Services,Mt.Bachelor Village;Hospital Kitchen. ment,budget analysis.Administrative Analyst,University of Cali- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:High School Graduate,Simi Valley, fornia at Los Angeles, Learning Skills Center, 1977-1980.Con- CA;Antelope Valley College(Forestry),Lancaster,CA;Stevens ducted administrative research and ran workshops for students. Career College(P.R.&Airline Agent)Los Angeles,CA Special Projects Director,United States Congressman Alphonzo PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Current Chairman of Bell,1975-1977.Researched and drafted speeches and position Deschutes County Republican Party and Elected Precinct papers,constituent services,academy nominations. Committeeperson;Prior to this I was elected as the alternate State EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Teaching Credential,UCLA Gradu- Delegate and Vice-Chairman.I am also on the political activities ate School of Education, 1975; Bachelor of Arts, United States committee of Central Oregon Police and Sheriff's Support Alli- History,U.C.Santa Barbara,1972 ance. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Presently chairperson of the Bend Traffic Safety Committee.Four years served as a mem- We all want a home town that's liveable,safe,and worth investing ber of that committee.1986,Deschutes County Juvenile Services in.We urgently need to move toward economic stability by attempting Sub Task Force on Accountability.Government experience at the to attract family wage manufacturing jobs to the area and not becom- national and state level through my work with United States Con- ing totally reliant on seasonal/tourist/service/minimum wage work. gress and the State of Oregon. Most of the people I've spoken to are also very concerned about OPTIONAL INFORMATION: rising crime.Every level of government has a primary duty to protect Growth and its impact on traffic,cost of living and quality of life in its citizens by strengthening local law enforcement and by promoting our city are the issues which most need addressing through the � . individual responsibility.Law abiding,hard working people deserve an City Commission.As a member of the Traffic Safety Committee I opportunity to prosper without government interference. have seen the volume of trouble spots increase tremendously in the past few years.As a businessperson I know it isn't enough to As a member of the diminishing middle class, I have felt talk about solutions;we must find ways to creatively fund those unrepresented in city government.So,here I am.I hope you remem- solutions without adversely impacting the already overburdened ber my name and vote on November 8,JerryAnn Ham for City of Bend taxpayers of Bend.As a parent I want to preserve and enhance Commissioner. everything that is special about life in Central Oregon for the ben- efit of my children and their children. I have the experience,knowledge,and commitment to serve the diverse interests of our population as Bend addresses problems such as changes in the City's zoning, urban growth boundary, City charter,and transportation planning,which will impact every one of us. (This information furnished by Jerry A. Ham.) (This information furnished by Deborah Hogan.) DESCHUTESI8 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet Ci of Bend Commissioner &� $ A G DON SUZANNE HOUGE JOHANNSEN NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN OCCUPATION:Retired Businessman and Engineer.Writer.Investor. OCCUPATION:Executive Director,Bend Recycling Team OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:President and founder,Checker- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:National Park Ranger;storyteller; board Energy Co.,oil&gas exploration&production;President, office manager;computer technician;U.S.Navy Alanmar Co.,investments;Vice President,C.F.Braun&Co.oil& EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:University of Cincinnati,B.S.in Busi- gas exploration & production; U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Pilot, ness Administration-magna cum laude;Lorain County Commu- 150 combat missions,three Distinguished Flying Crosses,eight nity College,A.A.in Business Management Air medals,Purple Heart,individual Navy Commendation. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Bend City Commission 1993 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Southern California, -present;Bend Development Board;Bend Progress Board-Chair; Bachelor of Engineering.Graduate work in business.Cum Laude. Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council; Deschutes County Member All University Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi and Engi- Solid Waste Advisory Committee;COCAAN;OSU Extension Ser- neering Honor Society,Tau Beta Phi;Northern State.South Da- vice Home Economics Advisory Board;Appointed by Governor to kota,Pre Engineering. Oregon Newsprint Recycling Task Force PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Member Public Works Ad- TOGETHER WE CAN PLAN OUR FUTURE! visory Committee,Cannon Beach;formed Lake Oswego citizens SENSE OF COMMUNITY group to help Oregon Senate change residential speed signs from I am working to ensure that we maintain our quality of life,our sense of "Advisory to Drivers"to true speed"limits." community,and our beautiful surroundings as we grow.I have helped produce a guide for organizing neighborhood associations,supported Government has run amok at all levels from city to federal. Govern- economic development that creates family wage jobs,and advocated ment is intrusive.Government is ineffective and yet expensive.Its bu- for affordable housing. reaucracy is bloated.City government needs to concentrate on doing BUILDING COALITIONS AND PUBLIC TRUST only what Bend citizens cannot do for themselves. The city govern- Leadership is the job of building coalitions,reaching consensus and ment needs to reduce the tax and fee demands it imposes on the resi- achieving common goals.I take the time to research the issues,listen dents.Privatization should be considered at all levels.Citizens should to the people involved,and make reasonable decisions. be listened to and heard.Stop giving bonuses to help private projects, MANAGED GROWTH instead reduce taxes to help citizens make ends meet and to save for I advocated for a public involvement process culminating in the update their future.Growth in Bend is inevitable as the population of the entire country increases.City government needs to plan intelligently for growth, of our comprehensive plan,transportation plan,and city charter.Once don't just react to growth with"band-aid"solutions.Enough paid stud- these fundamental documents are updated and supported by a major- ies.Commissioners can research problems on their own and draw the ity of our citizens,we will be able to achieve the managed growth that correct conclusions. so many have been wanting. EXPERIENCED AND COMPETENT I have been uniquely prepared to help find solutions for Bend's prob- lems.I am: • a skilled business manager;experienced in finance,budgeting, personnel management, marketing, long range planning, and public speaking • a graduate of Leadership Bend • trained in conflict resolution • effective at building partnerships to accomplish goals "In fact, Johannsen, who was appointed to the commission when Michael Kozak resigned,may be the most effective and thoughtful of the new members." Bend Bulletin,January 11,1994 VOTE FOR SUZANNE JOHANNSEN (This information furnished by Don Houge.) (This information furnished by Suzanne Johannsen.) •DESCHlUTES-19 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet City of Bend Commissioner m i PATTY BOB E ROSFN WOODWARD ff T NONPARTISAN ' r NONPARTISAN ` �� � I. OCCUPATION:Lecturer,writer,consultant,facilitator,counselor,cross OCCUPATION:Journalist,Photographer,publisher,consultant country ski instructor,dance&aerobic instructor. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Current profession since 1976; OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Medical,human behavior,media, Prior experience includes: retail management, computer sales, communication,dance investment banking EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:1.Northern Arizona University; EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Fountain Valley School(CO)-High 2.University of Calif,San Diego school;Trinity College(CT)-BA 1961 PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Child HealthAdvisory Board PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Bend City Commission -San Diego (1992-1994) 1. Political active for: G.A.S.P.GroupAgainst Smoking Polution San Why am I running again?,Because I feel myfirst two years on the Diego(1972) Commission were learning years.If re-elected, I will concentrate my 2.. Advocate for:Women's Health Care&Reproductive Rights;Vol- energies on several imperative issues. unteer with the Flying Samaritans Medical team in Mexico; Those issues are:Financing our numerous infrastructure needs 3. Advocate for free medical clinics in San Diego County&Devel- such as streets;creating a Comprehensive Plan that sets out clear oper and easily enforced zoning ordinances;bringing our City Charter up to date;enticing new business to the area that provide family wage jobs; BEND,A community"of the people,for the people". improving traffic and transportation problems. I seek a City Commission seat for the opportunity to serve this com- My goal continues to be to serve a broad base of the population, munity which has given me so much.I want to be an active contributor not just a vocal few. to the political process.A Process in which"we the people"share the development of Bend. I believe citizens living here all their lives shouldn't have to pay for development.I will propose and support strong ordinances for future systems development.I will use all my skills to help bring citizens ideas together for public transportation,clean, safe neighborhoods, and a much needed teen center. ROSEN AWARE OF BEND'S PAST,CARING FOR BEND'S FUTURE A voice for the citizens of Bend.She will fight for citizens rights with fire,commitment,and determination. "We must .11 be involved in planning our community or we will lose what makes this area one of the most beautiful,livable places in the state.I have the courage and strength to take on difficult issues to protect the growth pattern of Bend." (This information furnished by Patty Rosen.) (This information furnished by Bob Woodward.) DESCHtrrF=S-20 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet City of Bend City Commissioner Municipal Court Judge JIM LISA N. YOUNG BERTALAN .H.. a NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN OCCUPATION:My wife and I own and operate a Bend retail business. OCCUPATION:CURRENT:City of Bend,Municipal Court Judge(Paid); OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: For approximately 40 years, I Attorney with the firm of Holmes,Hurley,Bryant,Lovlien&Lynch worked at all levels in the printing industry.After working as a (Paid) printer for several years, I went on to own my own printing firm OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: City of Bend, Municipal Court and,later,I worked in the top management for a national financial Judge ProTem(Paid);Attorney with the firm of Karnopp,Petersen, printing firm that specialized in initial public offerings and munick et al.(Paid); Law Clerk for Federal District Court Judge Robert pal bond issues. Jones,District of Oregon(Unpaid);Teaching Assistant,Univer- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:After graduating from high school,I sity of Oregon,School of Law(Paid);Technical DocumentsTrans- completed a four-year trade school program in printing.Subse- lator,University of Colorado(Paid) quently, I served in the United States Naval Reserves for nine EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:JD,University of Oregon,School of years with three tours at the Great Lakes Service School Com- Law;BA,Spanish and Business,University of Colorado,includ- mand. ing study at the University of Seville,Spain,School of Business PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: City of Bend, Municipal Court Judge,current position(appointed);City of Bend,Munici- My family consists of my wife,three children and 5 grandchildren.My pal Court Judge ProTem(appointed);State of Oregon,LongTerm interests include outdoor activities,history and reading. Care Advisory Committee,Member(appointed by Governor Rob- erts) My non-governmental activities in Central Oregon include being a Board member for the Central Oregon Recreational Association,President of CURRENT BEND MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE the Bend Downtowners,and Chairman of a parking committee for the As the current Bend Municipal Court Judge, Lisa Bertalan has City of Bend. the experience and knowledge to keep the city court running smoothly and efficiently.She feels privileged to serve her community.Before her It is my belief that a City Commissioner should be sensible and hard appointment,Lisa served as pro tern judge at least once a month.Lisa working. I am committed to using all of my talents and energy to an- was chosen as full-time judge by the City Commission to complete swer the many problems that will face the City Commission with a re- Judge Alta Brady's term. solve that our children and our children's children will have a better INTEGRITY AND FAIRNESS Bend. Lisa Bertalan is fair, impartial and respects the rights of all citi- zens.She uses her fluent Spanish to ensure Spanish-speaking people understand court proceedings. SUPPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY Lisa Bertalan supports the public safety work of our law enforce- ment agencies.She is committed to making the streets safer for driv- ers,bicyclists and pedestrians. DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE Lisa Bertalan maintains a busy law practice while giving time and energy to the community: Member, State Long Term Care Advisory Committee;Graduate, Leadership of Bend Program;Vice President, Network of Entrepreneurial Women; Member,State of Oregon Elder Abuse Task Force;Board Member,Mt.Bachelor Ski Education Foun- dation. FOR SERVICE,FAIRNESS AND INTEGRITY RETAIN LISA BERTALAN AS BEND MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE (This information furnished by Jim Young.) (This information furnished by Louise K.Hawker.) DESCHUrES-21 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet City of Bend City of Redmond Municipal Court Judge City Council S TOM NORMAN y" HOWES PETERSEN NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN OCCUPATION:Attorney at Law OCCUPATION:Title officer and examiner for a Deschutes County title, OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: District Attorney, Deschutes and escrow company. County,1983-1987;Municipal Judge,City of Bend,1980-1982 OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 16 years experience in banking EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and real estate lending; 15 years in title insurance industry and and Clark College Juris Doctorate 1972 an independent real estate appraiser. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:DistrictAttorney,Deschutes EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Attended Eastern Washington Col- County; Municipal Judge, City of Bend; District Judge Pro-Tern lege of Education and Portland State University. State of Oregon;Circuit Judge Pro-Tem State of Oregon PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed to and served over 5 years on Redmond Urban Area Planning commission;Ap- PERSONAL BACKGROUND pointed to and served two terms on.Deschutes County Board of Equalization;and appointed to and served one term on Deschutes Resident of Oregon for 32 years;Resident of Bend for 16 years. County Board of Ratio Review. i PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND A native Oregonian,who with my wife Carol and two sons,chose to live in Redmond since 1981. 1 have been an active member of the Practicing attorney in Oregon for past 22 years;Prosecuting attorney Central Oregon community in civic clubs,as a volunteer and served in Multnomah and Deschutes counties for 11 years.Private practitio- on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations including United ner in Bend for 11 years,specializing in the litigation of injury claims Way of Crook County, Central Oregon Consumer Credit Counciling and related fields. Service and Larsen Learning Center. JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE Approaching 57 years of age,I understand and relate to the needs of our elder population and as a member of City Council will advocate Bend Municipal Judge 1980-1982;Pro-tem judge in Circuit Court in their interest. Deschutes County since 1991 presiding over Criminal and Civil hear- ings and trials;Approved by the Oregon Supreme Court to serve as a My life and work experiences uniquely qualifies me for this position at pro-tem judge in all District and Circuit Courts in the state of Oregon. this time. Redmond, because of rapid growth, is and will be facing difficult and complex decisions relating to land use issues.My entire working life has been, and is, dealing with the socio and economic dynamics of real estate.My experience and skills can be an asset in I solving land use problems. I want Redmond to continue to be the community that my family has enjoyed these last 13 years,a community in which you may enjoy the Central Oregon experience safe and secure. (This information furnished by Tom Howes.) (This information furnished by Norman Petersen.) i DESCHUTES-22 I Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet SAMPLE BALLOT ■ GENERAL ELECTION DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ NOVEMBER 8, 1994 ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AND MEASURES FOR EACH PRECINCT WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT OFFICIAL BALLOT— GENERAL ELECTION — DESCHUTES COUNTY— NOVEMBER 8 1994 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Blacken the oval (4m)to the left of your choice.To write in a name, write the name on the dotted line provided. NATIONAL OFFICE COUNTY OFFICES JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS POSITION 5,Vote for One UNITED STATES ASSESSOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, Vote for One Q RICK HASELTON 2ND DISTRICT O KIM WORRELL Incumbent Vote for One Republican O SUE C.KUPILLAS O __________________ O Democrat COUNTY CLERK JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS Q WES COOLEY Vote for One POSITION 7,Vote for One Republican O MARY SUE(SUSIE)PENHOLLOW Democrat O SUSAN M.LEESON O GARY L.SUBLETT II O Incumbent Libertarian ------------------ Q ------------------ Q ------------------ COMMISSIONER,POSITION NO.1 JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS STATE OFFICES Vote for One POSITION 8,Vote for One Q BOB NIPPER Republican GOVERNOR O JACK L.LANDAU Vole for One O JOHN L.WUJACK O Incumbent O ED HICKAM Democrat ------------------ American Q "-------"---"---"— JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT,ELEVENTH O DANFORD P.VANDER PLOEG COMMISSIONER,POSITION NO.3 DISTRICT,POSITION 1,Vote for One Libertarian Vote for One O JOHN KITZHABER O PETE PEDONE O ALTA JEAN BRADY Democrat Incumbent Democrat Q DENNY SMITH O DON D.YOUNG O Republican American DESCHUTES COUNTY SOIL&WATER O ------------------ Q NANCY POPE SCHLANGEN CONSERVATION DISTRICT Republican COMMISSIONER OF THE BUREAU OF O ------------------ DIRECTOR,ZONE 1,4-year term,Vote for One LABOR AND INDUSTRIES Vote for One TREASURER Vote for One O PARKER JOHNSTONE O MARY WENDY ROBERTS (Portland) Q ROBERT H.FOLKESTAD Democrat Republican C=:) ------------------ O JACK ROBERTS (Eugene) O HELEN M.RASTOVICH Republican Democrat DIRECTOR,ZONE 3,2-year term,Vote for One Q ------------------ O PHILIP L.HANSON NON-PARTISAN STATE JUDICIARY C=:) ------------------ STATE REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTOR,ZONE 4,4-year term,Vote for One 54TH DISTRICT JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS Vote for One POSITION 10,Vote for One Q R.L.FREEBORN p BRUCE ABERNETHY O REX ARMSTRONG O ------------------ Democrat DIRECTOR,ZONE 5,2-year term,Vote for One p DENNIS R.LUKE O BARRY L.ADAMSON O ROBERT K.HOAR Republican O C=:) --———————————————— STATE REPRESENTATIVE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT 55TH DISTRICT POSITION 3,Vote for One DIRECTOR,AT LARGE,4-year term,Vote for One Vote for One O ROBERT D.DURHAM O BONITA NEILAND Incumbent p BEVERLY CLARNO Republican WILLIAM J.KYTE O Q ------------------ C=:) ------------ ---- Q ------------------ DESCHUTES-23 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet SAMPLE BALLOT ■ GENERAL ELECTION DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ NOVEMBER 8, 1994 CITY OF BEND CITY COUNCILOR - STATE MEASURES (CONTINUED)— + CITY COMMISSIONERS 4-year term 6.AMENDS CONSTITUTION:CANDIDATES MAY The two receiving the greatest number of votes- Vote for Three USE ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DISTRICT 4-year terms.The three others elected to 2-year O FRAN HAHN RESIDENTS terms.VOTE FOR FIVE, O DEBORAH HOGAN O MORT RENNELS O YES QUESTION:Shall state constitu- tion permit candidates to use,di- O JAN ANDERSON rect only contributions from district O DON HOUGE O NORMAN PETERSEN O NO residents,require violators to for- feit office,suffer disqualification? O JERRY ANN HAM O ------------------ 7. AMENDS CONSTITUTION: GUARANTEES O __________________ EQUAL PROTECTION: LISTS PROHIBITED O PATTY ROSEN O GROUNDS OF DISCRIMINATION ------------------ O BRYAN CHITWOOD CITY OF SISTERS O YES QUESTION:Shall Oregon's Con- stitution forbid government from O DONALD BOLDUC CITY COUNCIL denying equal protection of laws The two top receivers of votes to be elected to four- O NO due to race,color, religion, gen- year terms commencing January 1995,the third top der,age,national origin? O JAMES BERRY vote-getter to be elected to a two-year term com- mencing January, 1995.VOTE FOR THREE g,AMENDS CONSTITUTION:PUBLIC EMPLOYEES O JIM YOUNG O JEAN COOPER PAY PART OF SALARY FOR PENSION O KATHLEEN PITTMAN QUESTION:Shall Constitution re- O SUZANNE JOHANNSEN O SHERYL L.WHENT O YES quire public employees to pay six percent of salary toward pension, O BOB WOODWARD O ---------------- O NO bar pension increase from unused STATE MEASURES sick leave? O ------------ --- SEE TEXT OF MEASURES ON SEPARATE SHEET OR POSTED IN VOTING BOOTH. 9.ADOPTS CONTRIBUTION AND SPENDING LIM- O ITS,OTHER CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW CHANGES ------------------ REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLA- TIVE ASSEMBLY. QUESTION: Shall statutes limit C=) ------------------ O YES contributions by individuals and 3.AMENDS CONSTITUTION:CHANGES DEAD- groups to certain candidates and O ------------------ LINE FOR FILLING VACANCIES AT GENERAL O NO PACs,adopt optional spending lim- ELECTION its for some candidates? O __________________ QUESTION:Shall constitutional 10. AMENDS CONSTITUTION: LEGISLATURE O YES amendment increase time before CANNOT REDUCE VOTER-APPROVED SEN- MUNICIPAL JUDGE,2-year term general election when elective of- TENCE WITHOUT 2/3 VOTE Vote for One O NO fice vacancy must occur to be filled at that election? QUESTION:Shall the state consti- O TOM HOWES CO YES tution require 2/3 vote of each house for legislature to reduce a 4. AMENDS CONSTITUTION: CREATES VA- criminal sentence approved by vot- O LISA BERTALAN CANCY IF STATE LEGISLATOR CONVICTED OF O NO ers? FELONY O _____________7-___ O YES QUESTION:Shall state constitu• 11.MANDATORY SENTENCES FOR LISTED FELO- tion say legislator's felony convic. NIES;COVERS PERSONS 15 AND UP tion creates vacancy in office,and QUESTION:Shall statute set man- C=D NO persons serving felony sentence O YES datory sentences for listed felonies; CITY OF REDMOND are ineligible for legislature? bar early release,leave,or reduced O NO sentence;cover persons 15 and MAYOR up? 2-year term PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Vote for One 5.AMENDS CONSTITUTION:BARS NEW OR IN- 12.REPEALS PREVAILINGWAGE RATE REQUIRE- D JERRY C.THACKERY CREASED TAXES WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL MENT FOR WORKERS ON PUBLIC WORKS i QUESTION:Shall Oregon Consti- QUESTION:Shall Oregon statutes O ____________ ____ O YES tution bar new or increased state O YES requiring contractors and subcon- and local taxes,certain fees and tractors to pay workers on all pub- O NO certain charges without prior voter O NO lic works the prevailing wage rate approval? be repealed? DESCHUTES-24 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet SAMPLE BALLOT ■ GENERAL ELECTION DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ NOVEMBER 8, 1994 STATE MEASURES (CONTINUED) 20.AMENDS STATE CONSTITUTION: 'EQUAL DESCHUTES COUNTY 9-1-1 COUNTY TAX'ON TRADE REPLACES CURRENT TAXES SERVICE DISTRICT 13.AMENDS CONSTITUTION: GOVERNMENTS CANNOT APPROVE,CREATE CLASSIFICATIONS QUESTION: Shall state constitu- 9-19 TO ESTABLISH A TAX BASE. BASED ON,HOMOSEXUALITY O YES tional tax provisions be repealed, 'equal tax'on transfer of property, QUESTION:Shall Deschutes County 9.1-1 County QUESTION:Shall constitution bar goods, services replace current Service District be authorized a$1,122,833.00 tax O YES governments from creating classi- O NO state,local taxes? base beginning with the 1995-96 fiscal year? fications based on homosexuality SUMMARY:Approval of this measure would autho- O NO or spending public funds in man- COUNTY MEASURES rize the District to raise$1,122,833.00 beginning ner expressing approval of homo- with fiscal year 1995.96.The money would provide PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION operating funds for the District's 911 emergency sexuality? p 9 9 Y 9-17 DESCHUTES COUNTY FEDERAL AID communications services(police,fire,and medical). 14. AMENDS CHEMICAL PROCESS MINING HIGHWAY PROJECTS. The tax base for current fiscal year 1994-95 is LAWS:ADDS REQUIREMENTS,PROHIBITIONS, $501,833.00. Additional tax revenues of STANDARDS,FEES QUESTION:Shall County be required to submit fed- $397,000.00 per year are now collected under a two- QUESTION: Shall chemical pro- eral aid highway projects with less than 50%federal year serial tax levy.That levy will expire at the end C::3 YES cess mining laws be amended, funding to voters for approval? of this 1994.95 fiscal year.The effect of the pro- adding operating and reclamation SUMMARY: Measure prohibits Deschutes County posed tax base would be to add the existing O NO requirements, banning certain from using County funds for improvement projects $397,000.00 serial levy amount and an additional practices, imposing fees, ending on any road eligible for federal aid unless U.S.Gov $224,000.00 into the District's tax base. tax credit? emment pays 50%or more of the cost.If U.S.pays The proposed tax base will raise$1,122,833.00 in less than 50%of cost,Deschutes County can only the 1995-96 tax year.This would result in an esti- 15.AMENDS CONSTITUTION:STATE MUST MAIN- improve road eligible for federal aid if voters first mated tax rate of 16.6 cents per thousand dollars TAIN FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY O approve project.Measure would of valuation.The estimated tax cost for this mea- COLLEGES YES require most major County road sure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best in- projects to be submitted to voters formation available from the county assessor at the O YES QUESTION:Shall constitution set O NO for approval. Measure exempts time of estimate. minimum state funding of schools, small projects and maintenance. Approval of this measure would not reduce the prop- community colleges based on Measure.provides effective date erty tax collections of other non-school district units O NO funds available from listed sources of January 1,1993. of local government available under the provisions in 1993-95 biennium? of Section 11 b, Article XI, Or- 16.ALLOWS TERMINALLY ILL ADULTS TO OB- O YES egon Constitution and imple- TAIN PRESCRIPTION FOR LETHAL DRUGS CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY menting legislation.The rev- COLLEGE DISTRICT enues will be used exclusively O YES QUESTION:Shall law allow termi- 9.18 AUTHORIZE BONDS FOR CENTRAL C=) NO for other governmental pur- nally ill adult patients voluntary in- OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE poses. Purposes are limited to formed choice to obtain physician's 9.1-1 services. O NO prescription for drugs to end life? QUESTION:Shall the College be authorized to is- prescription $13,870,000 of general obligation bonds for 17.AMENDS CONSTITUTION:REQUIRES STATE construction and improvement of district facilities? CITY MEASURE PRISON INMATES TO WORK FULL TIME If the bonds are approved,they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION O YES QUESTION:Shall constitution re- not subject to the limits of Article XI,Section 11b of g_20 CITY OF BEND FEDERAL AID quire state prison inmates to work the Oregon Constitution. or train 40 hours/week;allow pub- SUMMARY:Bond proceeds will finance:construc- HIGHWAY PROJECTS. O NO lic,private sectors to use inmate tion and equipment of a college library that meets QUESTION:Shall Bend be required to submit fed- work? accreditation standards, allowing maintenance of eral aid highway projects with less than 50%fed- COCC enrollment, continuation of bachelors and eral funding to voters for approval? masters degree programs and accommodation of 18. BANS HUNTING BEARS WITH BAIT, HUNT future enrollment demands;remodeling and equip- SUMMARY: Measure prohibits City of Bend from ING BEARS,COUGARS WITH DOGS ping existing library;other related costs.Bonds shall using City funds for improvement projects on any mature over period of not more than 15 years.Rea- road eligible for federal aid unless U.S.Government sonably estimated annual pays 50%or more of the cost. If U.S. pays less O YES QUESTION:Shall statute ban us- O YES amount of new taxes to pay the than 50%of cost,City of Bend can only improve ing bait to hunt black bears or us- bonds averages$1,425,000,re- roads eligible for federal aid if voters first approve ing dogs to hunt black bears or cou- sulting in a tax rate increase of project.Measure would require most major City road O NO gars,with exceptions? O NO 15 cents/$1,000,or$15 per year projects on U.S. 97 and U.S.20 be submitted to for a home appraised at voters for approval. Measure 19.AMENDS CONSTITUTION:NO FREE SPEECH $100,000. O YES exempts small projects and PROTECTION FOR OBSCENITY,CHILD PORNOG. maintenance.Measure provides RAPHY effective date of January 1, O YES QUESTION: Shall state constitu- O NO 1993. tion say that free speech clause O NO may not be read to ban laws against obscenity, including child pornography? DESCHUTES-25 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet POLLING PLACES PRECINCT POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY 6, 01 VFW Hall#1643 33 NW Revere Avenue Bend c. 02 Bend Senior High School 230 NE 6th Street Bend 6. 03 Department of Public Works 61150 SE 27th Street Bend 6. 04 First Lutheran Church NW Broadway&NW St.Helens Place Bend 6, 05 Romaine Village Rec Hall 19940 Mahogany Street Bend 6, 06 Hollinshead Center 1235 NE Jones Road Bend 6, 07 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend 6. 08 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend & 09 Bend Villa Court 1801 NE Lotus Drive Bend c. 10 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend & 11 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend & 12 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend c. 13 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 19835 2nd Street Tumalo & 14 Cloverdale Fire Hall 68787 Geo Cyrus Road Cloverdale 6. 15 Sisters Fire Hall 301 S Elm Street Sisters 6. 16 Sunriver Community Church #1 Theater Drive(57175 Theater Drive) Sunriver 6. 17 St.Thomas Parish Hall NW 12th Street&SW Evergreen Avenue Redmond 18 Terrebonne School Gym 1199 B Avenue Terrebonne 19 Assembly of God Church 1865 W Antler Avenue Redmond c. 20 Welcome Center 63085 N Hwy 97 Bend 6. 21 1st Missionary Baptist Church 21129 Reed Market Road Bend 6, 22 Christian Life Center 21720 E Hwy 20 Bend * 23 Deschutes County Admin Bldg 1130 NW Harriman Street Bend * 24 La Pine Fire Station#1 51550 Huntington Road La Pine 6 25 Bend Senior High School 230 NE 6th Street Bend 6, 26 'Jewell Elementary School 20550 Murphy Road Bend c 27 Kingston Elementary School NW 12th Street&NW Kingston Avenue Bend 28 Redmond Armory 822 SW Highland Avenue Redmond 6. 29 Redmond Senior Center 325 NW Dogwood Avenue Redmond c. 30 Sisters Fire Hall 301 S Elm Street Sisters 6. 31 Redmond Senior High School 675 SW Rimrock Way Redmond 32 Masonic Temple 1036 NE 8th Street Bend 33 Bear Creek Elementary School 51 NE 13th Street Bend 34 New Hope Evangelical Church 20080 Pinebrook Blvd Bend c. 35 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend 36 Redmond Armory 822 SW Highland Avenue Redmond 6. 37 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 19835 2nd Street Tumalo 38 ThousandTrails 17480 S Century Drive Bend 39 La Pine Fire Station#3 15990 Burgess Road La Pine 40 La Pine Church of the Nazarene 15971 Mt.View Ln. La Pine c, 41 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 19835 2nd Street Tumalo & 42 Elk Meadow Elementary School 60880 Brookswood Blvd Bend b. 43 Nativity Lutheran Church Knott Road&Brosterhous Road Bend c, 44 Bear Creek Elementary School 51 NE 13th Street Bend & 45 Bend Senior High School 230 NE 6th Street, Bend 46 Pilot Butte Jr.High School 1500 NE Penn Avenue Bend & 47 First Lutheran Church NW Broadway&NW St.Helens Place Bend & 48 Community Presbyterian Church 529 NW 19th Street Redmond 6, Accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. DESCHUrES26 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet POLLING PLACES PRECINCT POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY & 49 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend 50 Assembly of God Church 52565 Day Road La Pine & 51 Black Butte Ranch Fire Hall 13511 Hawks Beard Blk Butte & 52 Nativity Lutheran Church Knott Road&Brosterhous Road Bend 6, 53 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend 6, 54 Deschutes County Admin Bldg 1130 NW Harriman Street Bend 55 La Pine Church of the Nazarene 15971 Mt.View Ln. La Pine 6, 56 Kingston Elementary School NW 12th Street&NW Kingston Avenue Bend 6, 57 Welcome Center 63085 N Hwy 97 Bend & 58 Sisters Fire Hall 301 S Elm Street Sisters & 59 Tumalo Elementary School 19835 2nd Street Tumalo 60 Terrebonne School Gym 1199 B Avenue Terrebonne 61 Assembly of God Church 1865 W Antler Avenue Redmond 6. 62 Elk Meadow Elementary School 60880 Brookswood Blvd Bend 63 Welcome Center 63085 N Hwy 97 Bend 6. 64 Romaine Village Rec Hall 19940 Mahogany Street Bend & 65 Deschutes County Admin Bldg 1130 NW Harriman Street Bend c, 66 Mt.View High School 2755 NE 27th Street Bend 6, 67 Jewell Elementary School 20550 Murphy Road Bend 6, 68 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend 69 First Baptist Church NW 10th Street&NW Cedar Avenue Redmond * 70 Community Presbyterian Church 529 NW 19th Street Redmond * 71 1 st Missionary Baptist Church 21129 Reed Market Road Bend 72 ThousandTrails 17480 S Century Drive Bend Accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. THE POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING? � CALL DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK (503) 388-6547 DESCHUTES-27 Official Deschutes County 1994 General Voters'Pamphlet VOTING INSTRUCTIONS At the General Election of 1994 the voters of Deschutes County will cast their votes on the ballot illustrated below.This page has been inserted into the Voters' Pamphlet as an aid for using this ballot. WHEN VOTING YOUR BALLOTAT THE POLLING PLACE: 1. USE ONLY THE PENCIL PROVIDED. ' 2. TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL( MP) COMPLETELY! EXAMPLE PRESIDENT (VOTE�FOR ONE) , JOHN ALLEN DOE THOMAS JEFFERSON C= J.Q. PUBLIC 3. TO WRITE-IN A NAME -YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL ( i►) AND WRITE-IN THE NAME ON THE DOTTED LINE, WHERE APPLICABLE. 4. DO NOT CROSS OUT- IFYOU CHANGE YOUR MIND, EXCHANGE YOUR BALLOT FOR A NEW ONE. 5. AFTER VOTING - INSERT BALLOT IN THE BALLOT SLEEVE. DO NOT FOLD THE BALLOT. REMEMBER TO VOTE BOTH SIDES OFYOUR BALLOT! DESCHUTES-28