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1986-11-04 - Voters Pamphlet - State
t �A _ vot Sx ix T F� IrF .mow,. •. STATE OF OREGON GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1986 Compiled and Distributed by Secretary of State This Voter's Pamphlet is the personal property of the recipient elector for assistance at the Polls. Dear Voter: Oregonians have a right to be proud of the Voters' Pamphlet. It is the state's strongest and most visible symbol of com itment to the democratic voting process. If you've ever voted in a state that doesn't have a similar book, you'll know the advantage that Oregon voters have in approaching the polls well versed on measures and candidates. Within this booklet are examples of other reasons for Oregonians to take pride in their state. Sixteen ballot measures show that Oregon voters take their responsibilities seriously, and that the initiative process is still a vital part of Oregon's lawmaking system. Elsewhere in this pamphlet, you will read about another source of pride—some of the most qualified candidates yet to compete in Oregon politics. Like Oregon itself, our system isn't just getting older— it's getting better. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Voters' Pamphlet, which continues this year's theme of "Oregon Firsts." These proud moments in Oregon's history help emphasize that elections are always "history-in-the-making." Thank you for reading your Voters' Pamphlet, and please, vote on Tuesday November 4th. Barbara Roberts Secretary of State On the cover: Ground was broken for the Old Capitol in May 1873. Construction was completed tbree years later for an approximate cost of 5325,000. Built to replace the territorial Capitol which burned December 31,1855, the Old Capitol was also consumed by fire, April 25, 1935. Fire started in the basement of the east wing and spread rapidly, allowing furniture, records, equip- ment and files to be salvaged from the first floor only. Today fragments of the columns from the Capitol are on display in Capitol Park. Photo courtesy Oregon Historical Society. 2 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet INFORMATION GENERAL VOTING REQUIREMENTS Your official 1986 General Election Voters' Pamphlet is YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE BY 5:00 P.M. THE divided into separate sections for MEASURES and CANDI- DAY BEFORE AN ELECTION IN ORDER TO VOTE IN THE DATES. Page numbers for these sections are listed under CON- ELECTION. TENTS on this page,where you will also find a page number for the alphabetical INDEX to candidates. You may register to vote if: Material in the MEASURES section includes each state and 1. You are a Citizen of the United States; county ballot title, the complete text of the proposed measure, an 2. You will be 18 or older on election day; impartial statement explaining the measure and its effect,and any 3. You are a resident of Oregon. arguments filed by proponents and opponents. Where applicable, you must reregister to vote if:. the ballot titles and complete texts of certain district measures also 1 Your address changes for any reason, even within the same appear in this section.Oregon law requires the legislature to submit precinct; one argument in favor of each measure it refers to the people. 2. Your name changes for any reason; Citizens or organizations may also file arguments on state measures 3. You wish to change political party affiliation. by purchasing space for$300 or by submitting a petition signed by NOTE: You may not change political rty s pation.filiation after the 1,000 electors.The Secretary of State may not accept any argument 20th day before the primary election. that is not accompanied by the specified fee or the requisite number of signatures.This year no arguments were submitted in opposition If you register to vote by the 20th day before an election: to Measures No. 1,No.2,No.3,No.4,No.8 or No. 16. 1. You may register in person or by mail;and In the CANDIDATE section, partisan candidates appear 2. Your name will appear in the poll book for your precinct. before nonpartisan candidates. All space is purchased; statements If you register to vote after the 20th day but before the 11th and photographs are submitted by the candidates or their desig- day before an election: nated occupation, .agents. The information required by law—pertaining to 1 You may register in person or by mail,but your name might not occupation, occupational and educational background, and prior be printed in the poll book for your precinct. governmental experience—has been certified by each candidate. Some spaces are blank because Oregon law does not allow the 2 If your name will not be printed in the poll book, you will be placement of g 3.material relating to candidates for different offices on mailed a Certificate of Registration. You must take your Certificate of Registration to your precinct the same page in the Voters'Pamphlet. on election day,and sign it before an election board clerk.You Miscellaneous voting aids—including district maps, precinct must then surrender the Certificate to the election board upon and polling place lists, voting instructions, a complete listing of receiving a ballot. state-certified candidates,and absentee ballot application forms— follow the CANDIDATES section.Another page contains informa- If you register after the 12th day before an election: tion about provisions made for elderly and handicapped or disabled 1. You must register in person; voters. 2. You must present proof of your current residence address;and The Voters' Pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of 3. You must obtain a Certificate of Registration. State since 1903, when Oregon became one of the first states to REMEMBER:NO PERSON MAY REGISTER TO VOTE IN AN provide for the printing and distribution such publication. In ELECTION LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE DAY BEFORE 1909,the Legislative Assembly passed a law w requiri ng pamphlets to THE ELECTION. include information on candidates. One copy of the Voters'Pamphlet is mailed,to every household in the state.Additional copies are available at the State Capitol,post VOTE TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 4, 1986 offices,courthouses and all county election departments. Polls open 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. BE A WELL-INFORMED VOTER. STUDY THE ISSUES. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Absentee Ballot—Inside Back Cover ............................................. 127 Candidates and Political Party Statements ........................................ 96 DistrictMap ................................ ............................... 116 Index ........................................ .............................. 125 Information .................................................................. 3 Instructions .................... ...... ................................... 121 Measures ............................................... 6 Precincts&Polling Places ...................................................... 118 PublicNotice ................................................................. 4 StateBallot .................................................. .............. 123 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 3 PUBLIC NOTICE DISABLED HANDICAPPED ELDERLY VOTING ACCESSIBILITY Pursuant to the Federal "Voting Accessibility for the Elderly j and Handicapped Act," Public Law 98-435, the State of Oregon has made the following provisions for disabled/handicapped/ elderly electors: 1. A cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available for the visually impaired, the legally blind, those unable to hold a book or those unable to turn pages due to a physical disability. Contact the Oregon State Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, State Library Building, Salem, Oregon 97310-0645 or call Portland: 224-0610, Salem: 378-3849, or toll-free: 1-800-452-0292. 2. Large type voting instructions or reading aids for the visually 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 appears at the top of the polling place list in the back of this pamphlet, or you may contact the Secretary of State's office by dialing 378-5812. 4. If a disabled, handicapped or elderly elector's polling place is inaccessible, the elector may request, in advance, to have a ballot brought from the polling place to the elector's car, or to be assigned to an alternative polling place. 5. Any elector who,because of a physical disability or an inability to read or write, is unable to mark or punch the ballot, upon request, shall receive the assistance of two election board clerks of different parties or of some other person chosen by the elector. Under no circumstances may assistance be given by the elector's employer or an agent of the employer or by an officer or agent of the elector's union. 6. A special absentee ballot may be requested by. any disabled, handicapped or elderly elector. This request will be in effect for each election held in the same calendar year. Interested electors should contact the county elections officer in the county in which they live for details concerning the nature of barriers present at polling places designated as inaccessible. 4 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet i MEAS RE 5 ==mow i STATE OF 1 Measure No. I OREGON SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 13—Referred to the Electorate ARGU^A C A T IN FAVOR HC of Oregon by the 1985 Legislature,to be voted on at the General IIVI IVIGIV Ek Election,November 4,1986, Ele ` Oregonians should approve Measure 1 and abolish an outdated BALLOT TITLE and unnecessary requirement that the Secretary of State live in Q L7) C Marion County.Adopted as part of the first Oregon Constitution in 1$59, this restriction is now obsolete. No other statewide elected Ct31NT official in Oregon is required to live in Marion County. :.' 1T�flI�T' 'll"�` �� T�► Y Since statehood,the changing duties of the Secretary of State T , i . R �► and ►Modern developments in communication and transportation QC $"C')ON have eliminated the need to have the Secretary always at the seat of the'Seorxy of State lv Serrbe delet+3t� government. A vote in favor of Measure 1 would not affect the PLAX*tAT01+� ctnafttoale � continued efficient operation of state government but would only t preset pri�ttsTt a gir} �o provide the Secretary of State the freedom to choose a place of Stag arxdtatFr '1t� 1t keen# 8tr oral records, residence. bo and gars shatet of gttXlttttt�" t When the Oregon Constitution was drafted in the late 1850's, t1L1�t � tFa b 7lQt @V � m there were good reasons for regring the Secretary of State to live in n l{rve �`itt gegktf $palrtte#t Marion County,but these reasons have since vanished,For exam rrxeas>are�, o, �he rogtitii���t�t thaw�,�"'��81� pie,a'report by the Oregon Senate Historian notes that;at the time tl ?. i>kve,inzi c 1� nf�Ceklt4 of statehood in 1859,the Secretary of State was the principal state S theft recareseE administrative officer with more functions and responsibilities than Be It`Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of the Governor.With such a wide range of important tasks to perform h it was considered necessary to have the Secretary of State always l Oregon: near the seat of government. Today,however,many of the vital functions once performed by PARAGRAPH 1.Section 5,Article VI of the Constitution of the Secretary of State have been shifted to specialized state agencies the State of Oregon,is amended to read: and commissions. The Secretary`of State is still responsible for Oa Section 6. The Governor,[and the]Secretary of State[,] and elections, audits, archives, public records, and publishing the Oregon Blue Book,but these duties alone no longer require residence Treasurer of State shall severally keep the public records,books and in Marion County. papers at the seat of government in any manner relating to their th respective offices[, at the seat of government, at which place also, tion systemislmakee itgunne essary to lim t heiSecre ary of State's in the Secretary of State shall reside], choice of residence.When the residency requirement was adopted, St PARAGRAPH 2. The amendment proposed by this resolu- the state's transportation system was undeveloped. Travel;and tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection communication were slow and unreliable.With the important,duties bl, at the next state-wide general election. of the office,it was impractical to allow the Secretary to live far from St the seat of government. Since today's technology has eliminated sb these delays in travel and communication,no good reason exists for ac the historical residency restriction. re EXPLANATION egonians should vote in favor of Measure 1 and repeal this tb outdated and obsolete requirement that the Secretary of State live in re Marion County. The historical considerations that supported the tr amends the Oregon Constitution to remove the restriction in 1859,including transportation,communication, sue- Pb This measure cession,and duties of office,no longer apply in Oregon today. It's requirement that the Secretary of State live in Marion County. time to recognize Oregon's progress!Vote YES on Measure 1. to Section 5, Article VI of the Oregon Constitution presently ire requires two things: Joint Legislative L It requires the Governor,Secretary of State and Treasurer to Committee Members: Appointed by: keep all public records, books and papers at the seat of Senator Glenn E.Otto President of the Senate re government in Marion County.This ballot measure would Representative Lonnie 11oberts Speaker of the House not change this requirement. Representative Paul Phillips Speaker of the House ti 2. It also requires the Secretary of State to live in Marion of County. (The Constitution does not require either the (This Committee appointed to piouide legislative argument in sup ei Governor or the Treasurer to live in Marion County.)This port of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.295.) ej ballot measure would remove the requirement that the Secretary of State live in Marion County. ti —. — - al Committee Members: Appointed by: =accuracy this argument does not constitute an endorse 01 Claudia Burton Secretary of State ate of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the $l Edward Clark,Jr. Secretary of State h of any statement made in the argument. Senator Nancy Ryles President of the Senate d Representative Dick Springer Speaker of the House al Ann Porter Members of Committee NO ARGUMENTS OPPOSING THIS. BALLOT MEAS- URE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF ti STATE. (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation d S of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) S S b, 6 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED n' STATE OF Measure o. 2 OREGON HOUSEJOINT RESOLUTION 6—Referred to the Electorate of on the reapportionment at which the public may submit evidence, Oregon by the 1985 Legislature, to be voted on at the General views and argument.The Secretary of State shall cause a transcrip Election,November 4, 1986. tion of the hearing to be prepared which, with the evidence, shall d become part of the record. The Secretary of State shall file the n corrected reapportionment with the Supreme Court on or before ,n BALLOT TITLE November 1 of the same year. ,d (d)On or before November 15,the Supreme Court shall review CUNSTIt7'>l'iCf1�TA ,;AIWtjC�ltii 11tfNT the corrected reapportionment to assure its compliance with subeec to I<t�VIHING.I:1:'51"AAVE.Il)i5 'RT T tion(1)of this section and all law applicable thereto and may further n I�EiB'llUg ' () ; !�+,'pRrODl+ y>Tl1S correct the reapportionment if the court considers correction to be of AF 'TAR b;lckk1 , UN S S DES C necessary. ie fIjSTON Shl,) ntfyedistrictreappgtrt1rtntrin (e) The corrected reapportionment shall become operative ly procedure aftex federal tisus be chang+d legislator upon November 15. of reeall and res3idence!provYSxons imrxiedtatefy;after reap (3) This subsection,governs enactment, judicial review and puxtlontttent be mied7 correction of a reapportionment if the Legislative Assembly fails to 's l�PIuANA01 'Constittioital.....tnteridrnent beeps enact any reapportionment by July l;of the year of the regular in pxe)ent re tirexaenti that Ie6+isl� ;seapprtions:ls session of the Legislative Assembly next following an enumeration of the inhabitants by the United States Government: n- lati*e dtstrtets after'federal census, rld tf not,aecretaxy a The Secrets of State shall make a reapportionment of the ie of•estate dna so Changes dime penods.for review;by ( ) Secretary npeiut ail revtsrftiis by Secretary of State of Senators and Representatives in accordance with the provisions of to inj #nen t:iry cif St�kte must;l;c�ld public subsection (1) of this section and all law applicable thereto. The m kaagoterg;iif rtery dstrYCt tiiay recall ltpldover Secretary of State shall conduct a hearing on the reapportionment at which the public in submit evidence,views and argument.The ysar assigned to'distrlct At firstelectiox3 after.reap p Y ritlo}i3ntht,,legtslattvarldtdate :must Iihve lived in Secretary of State shall cause a transcription of the hearing to be trztbcsartuary 1,ehnrtene+d from bite dear prepared which,with the evidence,shall become part of the record. Y The reapportionment so made shall be filed with the Supreme Court o es ge It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of by August 15 of the same year. It shall become operative on or Oregon: September 15. he (b) Original jurisdiction is vested in the Supreme Court upon ce the petition of any elector of the state filed with the Supreme Court PARAGRAPH 1.Section n Article IV inthe Constitution d on or before September 15 of the same year to review any reappor- a_ the State r Oregon,a repealed,and the following section i adopted tionment and the record made by the Secretary of State. in lieu thereof;and section S,Article IV of the Constitution of the (c)If the Supreme Court determines that the reapportionment �d, State of Oregon,is amended to read: thus reviewed complies with subsection(1)of this section and all law nd Section 6.(1)At the regular session of the Legislative Assem- 'applicable thereto,it shall dismiss the petition by written opinion on ies bly next following an enumeration of the inhabitants by the United or before October 15 of the same year and the reapportionment shall Im States Government, the number of Senators and Representatives become operative on October 15. ed shall be fixed by law and apportioned among legislative districts (d)If the Supreme Court determines that the reapportionment .'or according to population. A senatorial district shall consist of two does not comply with subsection (1) of this section and all law representative districts.Any Senator whose term continues through applicable thereto,the reapportionment shall be void.The Supreme its the next regular legislative session after the effective date of the Court shall return the reapportionment by November 1 to the in reapportionment shall be specifically assigned to a senatorial dis- Secretary of State accompanied by a written opinion specifying with he trict. The ratio of Senators and Representatives, respectively, to particularity wherein the reapportionment fails to comply. The population shall be determined by dividing the total population of opinion shall further direct the Secretary of State to correct the is the state by the number of Senators and by the number of Represen- reapportionment in those particulars,and in no others,and file the tatives. A reapportionment by the Legislative Assembly shall corrected reapportionment with the Supreme Court on or before become operative no sooner than September 1 of the year of December l of the same year. reapportionment. (e)On or before December 15,the Supreme Court shall review (2)This subsection governs judicial review and correction of a the corrected reapportionment to assure its compliance with subsec- reapportionment enacted by the Legislative Assembly. tion(1)of this section and all law applicable thereto and may further (a)Original jurisdiction is vested in the Supreme Court,upon correct the reapportionment if the court considers correction to be the petition of any elector of the state filed with the Supreme Court necessary. on or before August 1 of the year in which the Legislative Assembly (f) The reapportionment shall become operative on December �p enacts a reapportionment, to review any reapportionment so 15. enacted. (4)Any reapportionment that becomes operative as provided in (b)If the Supreme Court determines that the reapportionment this section is a law of the state except for purposes of initiative and thus reviewed complies with subsection(1)of this section and all law referendum: A reapportionment shall not be operative before the applicable thereto,it shall dismiss the petition by written opinion on date on which an appeal may be taken therefrom or before the date or before September 1 of the same year and the reapportionment specified in this section,whichever is later. shall become operative on September 1. (5)Notwithstanding section 18,Article II of this Constitution, (c)If the Supreme Court determines that the reapportionment after the convening of the next regular legislative session following does not comply with subsection (1) of this-section and all law the reapportionment,a Senator whose term continues through that applicable thereto,the reapportionment shall be void.In its written legislative session is subject to recall by the electors of the district to opinion,the Supreme Court shall specify with particularity wherein which the Senator is assigned and not by the electors of the district the reapportionment fails to comply. The opinion shall further existing before the latest reapportionment. The number of sig- ` direct the Secretary of State to draft a'reapportionment of the natures required on the recall petition is 15 percent of the total votes Senators and Representatives in accordance with the provisions of cast for all candidates for Governor at the most recent election at subsection (1) of this section and all law applicable thereto. The which a candidate for Governor was elected to a full term in the two Supreme Court shall file its order with the Secretary of State on or representative districts comprising the senatorial district to which before September 15.The Secretary of State shall conduct a hearing the Senator was assigned. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 7 Measure No. 2 EG INF Section 8.No person shall be a Senator[,]or Representative ARGUMENT IN FAVOR who at the time of[his]election is not a citizen of the United States; nor anyone who has not been for one year[,]next[preceeding(sic) his]preceding the election an inhabitant of the[county,or]district Oregon's Constitution is a forward-thinking document. In 1952 [whence he]from which the Senator or Representative may be Oregonians voted to add provisions for reapportionment of the chosen.However, for purposes of the general election next Legislative districts. Since that time,Federal regulations and case following the operative date of an apportionment under law have outdated our Constitutional guidelines for reapportion- section 6 of this Article, the person must have been an ment in Oregon.Therefore,our last two reapportionments have not inhabitant of the district from January 1 of the year follow- been under the provisions of the Oregon Constitution. ing the reapportionment to the date of the election.Senators Ballot Measure Number 2 repeals section 6,Article IV of the Oregon and Representatives shall be at least twenty one years of age.[-] Constitution and adds a new section creating a procedural change. PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu With this change,the Legislature shall reapportion according to law P P with the needed flexibility to adjust reapportionment procedures as tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection laws change. at the next regular general election held throughout this state. Ballot Measure No.2 outlines a calendar for review of the Legisla- ture's reapportionment plan. The dates set for the plan allow the Supreme Court adequate time for review and the Secretary of State time for public hearings,should it be necessary. Ballot Measure No.2 also revises the recall law so that a holdover Senator in a newly reapportioned district can be recalled by the voters in the new district rather than by those in the original district.This provision ensures voters are represented by the Sen- ator of the district's choice.Furthermore,Measure 2 allows someone running for the legislature in the year after reapportionment to live in the district from January 1 rather than the current requirement of the preceding November 1. In the last two reapportionments, the plans were not complete until after the November deadline.It was EXPLANATION the view of the Legislature that a qualified candidate should not be eliminated because of reapportionment. This measure amends the state constitution to revise the The measure requires reapportionment by the Legislature after a legislative me redistricting amends thee. federal census.The Legislature has until July 1 to provide a plan.If gl g P an elector files a petition by August 1 with the Supreme Court in Current law requires that the legislature change the boundaries protest of the proposed reapportionment, the Court has until of legislative districts to make them as nearly equal in population as September 1 to render a decision. possible. This redistricting must be done once every 10 years If the Court decides that the reapportionment is in error,the plan following the federal census. If the legislature does not act, the provided by the Legislature is void.The Court passes the opinion to Secretary of State does the redistricting.The Supreme Court then the Secretary of State with the violations carefully outlined by reviews the process and can order correction of either the legisla- September 15.The Secretary of State will conduct hearings and file ture's or the Secretary of State's plan. a corrected reapportionment by November 1. The Supreme Court The new proposal retains these provisions but revises the will review that plan and,if the Court finds the reapportionment to timing so that the court has a longer period to review any plan and be fair,the plan will take effect November 15. the Secretary of State has more time to correct any plan. If the Legislature fails to produce a reapportionment plan by the The new proposal would require the court to pinpoint errors in July 1 deadline,the Secretary of State must devise a plan by August the plan before referring or returning it to the Secretary of State.It 15.Again,if a petition is filed with the Supreme Court by September would also require the Secretary of State to conduct a public hearing 15 in protest of the plan,the Court must present a detailed review by on any plan so that there can be public input just as there is in October 15.If the Court finds the proposal violates the Constitution, legislative hearings. the plan must be revised and refiled by December 1.The Court will The new proposal would allow the voters of a district to which a then review the final plan and it will take effect December 15. Senator was assigned,if the Senator's term holds over through the Ballot Measure 2 is a necessary revision of the State Constitution to legislative session following redistricting,to recall that Senator even ensure a fair and valid reapportionment after a federal census. though the Senator was elected from a district with different boundaries, Joint Legislative The new time frame allows a redistricting to become final by Committee Members: Appointed by: December 15.Current law requires a one-year period of residency in Senator Jeannette Hamby President of the Senate the district before the election.The new proposal allows a person to Representative Tom Mason Speaker of the House P P P Representative Delna Jones Speaker of the House file for legislative office in the year following redistricting by residing in the district since January 1 of election year instead of for (This Committee appointed to provide legislative argument in sup- a full year before the election.This provision applies only once every port of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.) 10 years. (This explanation prepared and filed by the Legislative Counsel Committee pursuant to ORS 251.225.) 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. NO ARGUMENTS OPPOSING THIS BALLOT MEAS- URE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. 8 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet t l CONTINUED Measure No. 3 o EGO HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 20—Referred to the Electorate of Assistant Directors as the Director deems necessary, One of the Oregon by the 1985 Legislature,to be voted on at the General Assistant Directors shall be responsible for a security division to Election,November 4, 1986. assure security,integrity,honesty,and fairness in the operation and administration of the State Lottery.To fulfill these responsibilities, BALLOT��OZ ZIr�� the Assistant Director for security shall be qualified by training and D/1 experience,including at least five years of law enforcement experi- ence,and knowledge and experience in computer security. 1` 1C11A �� 1ldlTT V, (c)The Governor shall appoint the Lottery Commissioners and Aj1; D IT�I � t�TE�€I+Tfa► the Director within thirty days of the effective date of this subsec- f �' fs` f}lTtRCA ' 'QN TC? l INK tion. iliAD (d)The Director shall implement and operate a State Lottery D ` f4 Shall constttati+n allod�nantab ,it pursuant to the rules,and under the guidance,of the Commission. < l�gxo�a or�tlatictns„ ittclntdtttg foYdaA 1�b Within 105 days after the confirmation by the Senate of the r titlfi xttsixgld,rafflee as wellasbm0,14nd it game Director and at least three Commissioners,the Director shall begin r � I ,�'l�nnati�utin'a,�tltl�* ba�na lbtte��+� public sales of tickets or shares.The State Lottery may operate any ttel �atatl 1ott� ft perrii oharitale,fratsrrial and game procedure authorized by the Commission,except parimutuel orgab�lot fkorlpi fedexal xttcorne fax racing,Social games,and the games commonly known in Oregon as l o h�u n lotto g Amerdmex�t adde founds bingo or lotto,whereby prizes are distributed using any existing or tarts with sou t4 tlta$e aligihllg�It also alit�ws future methods among adult persons who have paid for tickets or gt� oottir3ns t hold aafflea fi~equjremen4f shares in that game; provided that, in lottery games utilizing egept�tolagm federallprne js i�ataxoyed L computer terminals or other devices,no coins or currency shall ever ' tg elletta�ft mny pmsl be dispensed directly to players from such computer terminals or ` c a � tp lttxutx,p axtd �e a devices. se�xtt ►f oddsga3t�st wn#�ixtg µ, (e)There is hereby created within the General Fund the Oregon State Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Lottery Fund which is continuously appropriated for the purpose of administering and operating the Commission and the Oregon: State Lottery. Except for such monies as are necessary to tem- porarily fund the start-up of the State Lottery, the State Lottery PARAGRAPH 1. Section 4,Article XV of the Cons 'tution shall operate as a self-supporting revenue-raising agency of state of the State of Oregon,is amended to read: government and no appropriations,loans,or other transfers of state funds shall be made to it.The State Lottery shall pay all prizes and Section 4.(1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (3), (4), all of its expenses out of the revenues it receives from the sale of g (5),and(6)of this section,lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets,for tickets or shares to the public and turn over the net proceeds any purpose whatever,are prohibited,and the Legislative Assembly therefrom to a fund to be established by the Legislative Assembly € shall prevent the same by penal laws. from which the Legislative Assembly shall make appropriations for (2) The Legislative Assembly:may provide for the establish- the benefit of the public purpose of creating jobs and furthering ment, operation, and regulation of raffles and the lottery com- economic development in Oregon.At least 84% of the total annual monly known as bingo or lotto by charitable,fraternal,or religious revenues from the sale of all lottery tickets or shares shall be organizations. As used in this section, charitable, fraternal or returned to the public in the form of prizes and net revenues i religious organizations means such organizations or foundations benefiting the public purpose. as defined by law [which are also exempt from payment of federal (5) The Legislative Assembly.or the Emergency Board shall income taxes] because of their charitable, fraternal, or religious loan the Commission the sum of One Million Eight Hundred purposes.The regulations shall define eligible organizations Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) to temporarily fund the start-up of or foundations,and may prescribe the frequency of raffles, the Commission and the State Lottery.These funds shall be repaid bingo or lotto,set a maximum monetary limit for prizes and as an expense of the Commission within one year of the transfer of require a statement of the odds on winning a prize. The the funds. Interest shall be paid at an annual interest rate of ten Legislative Assembly shall vest the regulatory authority in percent commencing the day funds are advanced and until the funds any appropriate state agency. are repaid. (3) There is hereby created the.State Lottery Commission (6) Only one state lottery operation shall be permitted in the which shall establish and operate a State Lottery.All proceeds from State.In the event more than one amendment of section 4,Article the State Lottery,including interest,but excluding costs of admin- XV,which creates or authorizes a lottery is presented to,and passed istration and payment of prizes, shall be used for the purpose of by the people at the November 6, 1984 General Election,only the creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon. amendment receiving the greatest number of votes shall go into (4)(a)The State Lottery Commission shall be comprised of five effect, and the other amendments shall not have the effect of members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate creating or authorizing a lottery. who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.At least one of the (7) The Legislative Assembly has no power to authorize and Commissioners shall have a minimum of five years experience in law shall prohibit,casinos from operation in the State of Oregon. enforcement and at least one of the Commissioners shall be a certified public accountant. The Commission is empowered to PARAGRAPH 2. The amendment proposed by this resolu- promulgate ruleg related to the procedures of the Commission and tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection the operation of the State Lottery. Such rules and any statutes at the next regular general election held throughout this state. enacted to further implement this article shall insure the integrity, security,honesty,and fairness of the Lottery.The Commission shall have such additional powers and duties as may be provided by law. (b)The Governor shall appoint a Director subject to confirma- tion by the Senate who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor..* The Director shall be qualified by training and'experience to direct the operations of a state-operated lottery. The Director shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the Commission.The Direc- tor may appoint and prescribe the duties of no more than four Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 8 CONTINUED Measure No. 3 EGONF EXPLANATION ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure No.3(HJR 20)amends the Oregon Constitution: Ballot Measure Number 3 makes a small yet significant change in 1) To let charitable, fraternal and religious organizations, Article 15 of the Oregon Constitution that would greatly benefit including foundations,conduct raffles.Raffles are now considered as many charitable organization's.Passage of this measure would allow lotteries and are illegal even when done for charity. charitable,religious,and fraternal organizations or foundations to 2)To let the state decide which charities are eligible to conduct lawfully hold raffles as a means of raising money for charitable raffles,bingo and lotto without being limited,as now,to only those purposes. that have federal tax exemptions. This measure is particularly desirable in light of emerging federal 3)To let the state say how often raffles,bingo and lotto can be tax policy that may make charitable contributions more onerous. played. The thrust of Measure No.3 is to permit an additional avenue for raising money from private sources by organizations that perform 4)To let.the state set maximum money limits on prizes. numerous beneficent functions.It is foreseeable that these functions 5)To let the state require statements on the odds of winning a would need to be achieved by government and sponsored by addi- prize. tional tax dollars if not accomplished by these charitable organiza- 6) To let the legislature say which state agency has power to tions.The passage of Measure No.3 therefore,promotes tax savings. regulate raffles,bingo and lotto. Because of Oregonians' general reluctance to expand activities involving gambling, due in part to the abuses of the bingo law, ted by: Measure 3 places tight restrictions on the conduct of the proposed Committee Members: Appointed Senator Charles Hanlon Secretary ted State raffles and games of chance currently allowed by law.An appropriate Representative John Schoon Secretary of State state agency will determine who may operate these activities,as well Senator Mae Yih President of the Senate as their frequency and prize limits. A statement of the odds on Representative Liz VanLeeuwen Speaker of the House winning a prize will also be required. Honorable Charles Luukinen Members of Committee Ballot Measure Number 3 is a thoughtful balance of the sensitivities of Oregonians regarding gambling,and a practical recognition of the (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation financial needs of charitable and religious organizations.A yes vote of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) on Ballot Measure Number 3 will promote tax savings and benefit all Oregonians, most especially the disadvantaged, handicapped, and underprivileged who depend on the efforts of these organizations. Joint Legislative Committee Members: Appointed by: Senator Rod Monroe President of the Senate Representative Peggy John Speaker of the,House Representative Randy Miller Speaker of the House (This Committee appointed to provide legislative argument in sup- port of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.) 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. 10 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure No, 3 & No. 4 OREGO House Bill 2318—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon by the 1985 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Legislature, to be voted on at the General Election, November 41 1986. STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE 3 The Oregon Federated Organizations representing approx- BALLOT TITLE " imately 96,000 members of fraternal organizations in the State of Oregon supports Ballot Measure 3 and urges the voters of the StateLAGyE i �LI+ UTIT C1I of Oregon to support ballot measure 3. BIf)2�llEt TIEi »1E11<+lEC7B I Ballot measure 3 actually clarifies an issue which is widely LIC7T1( TJ($ T1 3 B misunderstood by the citizens of this State,namely,that raffles,if ��S��O� � jj� er�lfc Uti,�iity�oxn conducted by charitable organizations for charitable purposes are mseto berat+ tty reslac a inn a duaa the lawful. Frankly, many, if not most, charitable organizations rou- tinely conduct raffles for the purpose of supporting various charita- Ei M1.."MAT ON Bt�tt�� ' ble activities:Technically,these raffles are lotteries which presently amsndnt The are contrary to our constitutional provisions. This constitutional ixre create$a tlte�meuu�ber 1�ulitis�tih1 y Ou�iZYOn to. amendment simply grants authority to the legislature to provide the �jn the Itrent 10 vi ll'ubl3o t�tclzoltxn4asian guidelines allowing charitable organizations to lawfully conduct Its members will appoxntecj the # ' fug ` raffles or lotteries. y b t-011 terrzis. ehate.confirms;lrc�~retar may fierizrrue err ncicare This measure is very limited in scope and will do no more than than two merlibers�r be jn , jitical paw . provide guidance and control of the circumstances under which naw ca�rtmissxorr wsjl ta$e oil ah of thetlttl€e4,furtCtrn ti I charitable organizations can lawfully conduct raffles or lotteries. and pbwexs ref fatsnpt3ggtl5kieKlfective Apxxl! 3; Oregon Federated Organizations strongly urges your support 2>hl for Ballot Measure 3. E ' A3`EJF ESA l�If,' A �E ' Tbs mean ur�wphjcrs�i�a'Oren: enaheir�jinUt�ty+l�a�mta�. a� _°. stc�tr app+�Ynted by tha Gavernar! with �ertat� Submitted by: Diane Spies and Associates cofitatrt ate reenrinx 8xirlual c fps the#ddticaxf The Cutter Bldg. oewtniionexxs ataB ,+ixnult be_� x 4512 S.W.Kelly,Suite 200a } 3 > Portland,OR 97201 i (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) AN ACT Relating to creation of the Public Utility Commission of Oregon; ? The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- creating new provisions;amending ORS 756.010,756.022,756.026, went by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the 756.036,756.055 and 773.010;repealing ORS 756.020;appropriating p accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. money;and providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for ( their approval or rejection. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: NO ARGUMENTS OPPOSING THIS BALLOT MEA- SURE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF SECTION 1.Sections 2 to 5 of this Act are added to and made STATE. a part of ORS chapter 756. SECTION 2. (1)There is created the Public Utility Commis- sion of Oregon.The commission shall be composed of three mem- bers appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4,Article III of the Oregon Constitution. No more than two of such members shall be of the same political party. (2) Each commissioner shall hold office for the term of four years. A commissioner shall hold office until a successor has been appointed and qualified. The chairman shall be designated by the commission,to serve for a term of two years. (3)Any vacancy occurring in the office of commissioner shall be filled by appointment by the Governor to hold office for the balance of the unexpired term. (4)The Governor may at any time remove a commissioner for any cause deemed by the Governor sufficient.Before such removal the Governor shall give the commissioner a copy of the charges,and shall fix'a time when the commissioner can be heard,which shall not be less than 10 days thereafter. The hearing shall be open to the public.If the commissioner is removed,the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State a complete statement of all charges made against the commissioner,;and the findings thereon with a record of the proceedings. Such power of removal is absolute,and there is no right of review of the same in any court. SECTION 3.A majority of the commissioners shall constitute' a quorum for the transaction of any business,for the performance of any duty or for the exercise of any power of the commission. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 1 CONTINUED Measure No. 4 OREGONF SECTION 4.The commission shall have a seal with the words ing operations which if conducted in this state would be subject to "Public Utility Commission of Oregon"and such other design as the the[commissioner'sJcommission's regulatory jurisdiction;or commission may prescribe engraved thereon,by which the proceed- (d) Hold any pecuniary interest in, have any contract of ings of the commission shall be authenticated and of which the employment with, or have any substantial voluntary transactions courts shall take judicial notice. with any business or activity subject to the [commission- SECTION 5.Any investigation,inquiry or hearing which the er's]commission's regulatory jurisdiction. commission has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or (2)The prohibitions of paragraphs(c)and(d)of subsection(1) held by or before any commissioner designated by order of the of this section apply to the spouse and minor children of[the]each commission.Except as provided in ORS 756.055,all investigations, commissioner. inquiries and hearings so held shall be conducted as though by the (3) If the Governor determines that [the] any commissioner full commission with such commissioner empowered to exercise all has done any act prohibited by subsection(1)of this section,or that the powers of the commission with respect thereto. [the] a commissioner's spouse or a minor child has done any act SECTION 6.ORS 756.010 is amended to read: prohibited by subsection (2) of this section, the Governor shall 756.010.As used in ORS chapters 756,757,758,760,761,763, remove the commissioner in the manner provided in[ORS 756.020 764,767 and 773,except as otherwise specifically provided or unless (3)]subsection(4)of section 2 of this 1985 Act. the context requires otherwise: (4) Subsection (3) of this section does not apply to [the] a (1)"Commission"means the Public Utility Commission commissioner if [he] the commissioner or [his] the commis- of Oregon. sioner's spouse or a minor child acquires any pecuniary interest [(1)](2)"Commissioner" means a member of the Public prohibited by subsection (1) or (2) of this section, advises the Utility[Commissioner]Commission of Oregon. Governor of such acquisition,and causes divestiture of such interest within the time specified by the Governor. [(2)](3) "Customer" includes the patrons, passengers, ship- wSECTION 9.ORS 756.036 is amended to read: pers,subscribers,users of the service and consumers of the product of a railroad,motor carrier or public utility. 756.036.The[commissioner]commission may: [(3)](4) "Motor carrier" has the meaning given that term in (1) Organize and reorganize the office of the Public Utility ORS 767.005. [Commissioner]Commission in the manner that[he]it considers [(4)](5)"Municipality"means any city,municipal corporation necessary to properly discharge the responsibilities of the Public or quasi-municipal corporation. Utility[Commissioner]Commission. [(5)](6) "Person" includes individuals, joint ventures, part- (2)Appoint and employ all subordinate officers and employes, nerships,corporations and associations or their officers,employes, including,but not limited to,deputies,assistants,engineers,exam- agents,lessees,assignees,trustees or receivers. iners, accountants, auditors, inspectors and clerical personnel and [(6)](7) "Public utility" has the meaning given that term in prescribe their duties and fix their compensation, subject to the ORS 757.005. State Personnel Relations Law. Subject to any applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employes, [(7)](8) "Railroad"has the meaning given that term in ORS the commissioners and the officers and employes of the 760.005. [commissioner] commission shall be reimbursed for such reason- [(8)](9)"Air carrier"means any person owning,controlling or able and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the operating aircraft engaged in air commerce. performance of their official duties. [(s)](10)"Air commerce"means all transportation by aircraft (3)Contract for or procure on a fee or part-time basis,or both, of persons or property for compensation between points in this such experts,technical or other professional services as[he]it may state.However,the term does not include: require for the discharge of[his]its duties. (a)Transportation of U.S.mail;[,J or (4)Obtain such other services as[he]it considers necessary or (b)Transportation performed as an integral part of: desirable. (A)Instruction in the operation of aircraft; (5)Participate in organizations of regional and national utility (B)Aerial application of agricultural chemicals; [commissioners]commissions. (C)Air ambulance services; (6) Appoint advisory committees. A member of an advisory (D)Aerial fire-fighting services; committee so appointed shall receive no compensation for [his] services as a member;but,subject to any applicable law regulating (E)Air taxi or charter services;or travel and other expenses of state officers and employes, [he] the (F)Aerial logging operations. member shall receive [his] actual and necessary travel and other [(10)](11) "Rate"means any fare,charge,joint rate,schedule expenses incurred in the performance of[his]official duties. or groups of rates or other remuneration or compensation for SECTION 10.ORS 756.055 is amended to read: service. 756.055.(1)Except as provided in subsection(2)of this section, [(11)](12)"Service"is used in its broadest and most inclusive the[commissioner]commission may designate by order or rule any sense and includes equipment and facilities related to providing the commissioner or any named employe or category of employes service or the product served. who shall have authority to exercise any of the duties and powers SECTION 7.ORS 756.022 is amended to read: imposed upon the[commissioner]commission by law.The official 756.022. Before entering upon the duties of[his] office, [the] act of any commissioner or employe so exercising any such duties each commissioner shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirma- or powers is considered to be an official act of the [commissioner] tion to support the Constitution of the United States and of this commission. state, and to faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of [his] (2) The [commissioner] commission may not delegate to office.The oath shall be filed with the Secretary of State. any commissioner,named employe or category of employes SECTION 8.ORS 756.026 is amended to read: under subsection(1)of this section the authority to: 756.026.(1)[The]No commissioner shall[not]: (a) [Delegate the authority to] Sign an interim or final order (a)Hold any other office of profit; after hearing; (b)Hold any office or position under any political committee or (b) [Delegate the authority to] Sign any order upon any party; investigation the [commissioner] commission causes to be initi- (c)Hold any pecuniary interest in any business entity conduct- ated; 12 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED STATE Measure No. 4 0 EGONF (c) [Delegate the authority to] Sign an order that makes this Act and for the payment of the expenses lawfully incurred by effective a rule; the Public Utility Commissioner of Oregon with respect to the (d)[Delegate the authority to]Enter orders on reconsideration administration and enforcement of such duties, functions and or following rehearing;or powers,the Public Utility Commission of Oregon may expend the (e) [Delegate the authority to]Grant immunity from prosecu- money authorized to be expended by the commissioner for admin- tion,forfeiture or penalty. istering and enforcing the duties,functions and powers transferred SECTION 11. Notwithstanding the term of office specified by subsection(2)of section 13 of this Act and that is unexpended on the operative date of this Act.The commission shall assume and pay in section 2 O this Act, the members of the first Public Utility Commission of Oregon to be appointed after the operative date of all outstanding obligations lawfully incurred the commissioner before the operative date of this Act that properly are charged this Act shall be appointed for terms expiring as follows: against amounts authorized by this section to be expended by the (1) One commissioner for a term expiring one year from the commission.The expenditure classifications,if any,established by date of appointment; Acts authorizing or limiting expenditures remain applicable to (2) One commissioner for a term expiring two years from the expenditures by the commission under this section. date of appointment;and SECTION 17. (1) The name of the Public Utility Commis- (3) One commissioner for a term expiring four years from the sioner Account established by ORS 756.305 is changed to Public date of appointment. Utility Commission Account. SECTION 12.ORS 756.020 is repealed. (2)Any reference to the Public Utility Commissioner Account SECTION 13. (1)The office of Public Utility Commissioner in the statute laws of this state is intended to be and shall be of Oregon, created by ORS 756.020, is abolished on the operative considered a reference to the Public Utility Commission Account. date of this Act, and the term of office of the person holding that (3) The Legislative Counsel, for the purpose of harmonizing office expires on that date. and clarifying the provisions of statute sections published in Oregon (2)The functions of the Public Utility Commissioner of Oregon Revised Statutes, may substitute for words designating the Public in ORS chapters 756,757,758,760,761,763,764,767 and 773,and Utility Commissioner Account,wherever they occur in the statute any other statute of this state are transferred to and vested in the sections so published,words designating the Public Utility Commis- Public Utility Commission of Oregon. sion Account to reflect the legislative intention expressed in subsec- (3) For the purpose of harmonizing and clarifying the provi- tions(1)and(2)of this section. sions of Oregon Revised Statutes, the Legislative Counsel may SECTION 18.ORS 773.010 is amended to read: substitute for words designating the Public Utility Commissioner of 773.010. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires Oregon in Oregon Revised Statutes referred to in subsection(2) of otherwise: this section,other words designating the Public Utility Commission (1) "Aircraft" means any contrivance used or designed for of Oregon. navigation of or flight in the air. SECTION 14. Notwithstanding the transfer of duties, func- (2) "Air commerce" has the meaning given the term by ORS tions and powers by subsection (2) of section 13 of this Act, the 756.010 [(9)];but the term does not include transportation author- lawfully adopted rules of the Public Utility Commissioner of Oregon ized by a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued prior in effect on the operative date of this Act continue in effect until to January 1, 1973,pursuant to section 401 of the Federal Aviation lawfully superseded or repealed by rules of the Public Utility Act of 1958 as amended. Commission of Oregon.References in rules of the commissioner to SECTION 19. Sections 1 to 18 of this Act first become the commissioner or an officer or employe thereof are considered to operative April 1, 1987. be references to the commission or an officer or employe thereof. SECTION 20.This Act shall be submitted to the people for SECTION 15.(1)Nothing in this Act relieves a person of an their approval or rejection at the next regular general election held obligation with respect to a tax, fee, fine or other charge, interest, throughout this state. penalty, forfeiture or other liability, duty or obligation accruing under or with respect to the duties,functions and powers transferred by subsection (2) of section 13 of this Act. The Public Utility Commission of Oregon may undertake the collection or enforcement of any such tax,fee,fine,charge,interest,penalty,forfeiture or other liability,duty or obligation. (2) The rights and obligations of the Public Utility Commis- sioner of Oregon legally incurred under contracts,leases and busi- ness transactions, executed, entered into or begun before the operative date of this Act with respect to subsection(2)of section 13 of this Act, are transferred to the Public Utility Commission of Oregon. For the purpose of succession to these rights and obliga- tions, the commission is considered to be a continuation of the commissioner and not a new authority, and the commission shall exercise such rights and fulfill such obligations as if they had not been transferred, SECTION 16. (1) The unexpended balances of amounts authorized to be expended for the biennium beginning July 1, 1985, from revenues dedicated, continuously appropriated, appropriated or otherwise made available for the purpose of administering and enforcing the duties,functions and powers transferred by subsection (2)of section 13 of this Act,are appropriated and transferred to and are available for expenditure by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon,to the extent provided in subsection (2)of this section,for the biennium beginning July 1,1985. (2)For the purpose of administering and enforcing the duties, functions and powers transferred by subsection(2) of section 13 of Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 13 CONTINUED o ITE OGON Measure No. 4 E EXPLANATION ARGUMENT IN FAVOR This measure creates a three member Public Utility Commis- Why a Three Member sion of Oregon in place of the Public Utility Commissioner of Public Utility Commission? Oregon,an office now held by one person.Commission members will Since 1931,we Oregonians have placed the responsibility of repre- be appointed by the Governor and will be subject to confirmation by senting and protecting the public in matters of utility rates — the Senate in accordance with the current procedure for appoint- electricity,phone and natural gas — and motor vehicle regulation ment and confirmation.The term of office of a commission member and safety in the hands of one person — the Public Utility is four years,but the Governor may remove a member for cause in Commissioner.Since 1931,the complexities of protecting the public accordance with a specified procedure.Not more than two commis- safety on these issues of motor vehicle safety and assuring no unjust sion members may be of the same political party. or unreasonable utility rate hikes have clearly gone beyond the The three member commission will perform all the duties, ability of one person to control. The Oregon State Legislature functions and powers of the person who is now the commissioner. referred this measure to you, the voters, to update this woefully The measure also provides technical administrative detail for inadequate structure. Only 4 of 90 legislators voted against this changing the office to commission form. . measure. If approved,the measure first becomes operative April 1,1987. -The Job is Worth Doing Well Utility Rate Setting: Committee Members: Appointed by: The prices we pay for electricity,gas and telephone service are far Representative Ron Eachus Secretary of State too important to have one person decide. This would end with a Representative Tony Van Vliet Secretary of State three member commission. Decisions would have to be made in Senator Joyce Cohen President of the Senate public with each member voting on the rate changes. Representative Dick Springer Speaker of the House Charles Davis Members of Committee Telecommunications: The revolution that has overtaken the telecommunications industry (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation in recent years has increased the need for a public advocate and of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) industry oversight.The ability of the current PUC office to respond to this challenge is limited.With a three member commission,each commissioner can specialize in a highly technical field. When decisions about rates and service are made, they will be made in public, with public input, at meetings subject to Oregon's Open Meeting Law. Transportation: The regulation of transportation in Oregon is as important as any responsibility given the P.U.C. A growing number of hazardous materials are being transported through our state and the need to assure safety increases daily. The challenge of this task for one person,in addition to all the responsibilities of utility regulations,is clearly too much. Fresh Air for a Very Smoky Back Room These decisions now rest with one person.The decisions about how much we spend for electricity and natural gas;the quality,cost and availability of phone service;and public protection from undue risks from the transportation of hazardous materials are made with little or no public input. It is time we let fresh air blow the smoke from this very smoky back room.The job is too big and too important to be done by one person in private.A three member commission will give us public input and public accountability on these critical decisions. Ballot Measure#4— Puts the Public back in the P.U.C. Joint Legislative Committee Members: Appointed by: Senator Jane Cease President of the Senate Representative Rick Bauman Speaker of the House Representative Nancy Peterson Speaker of the House (This Committee appointed to provide legislative argument in sup- port of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.) 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 14 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED OREGO F Meas ure No. 4 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Oregon Small Businesses Urge a Yes Vote on 4 THE CITIZENS UTILITY BOARD End One-Man Rule over Utility Rates URGES YOU TO VOTE YES ON 4 We learned first hand what insensitive bureaucracy means. Ballot Measure 4 will provide a much needed change in Oregon's regulation of private utilities.Oregon is the only state with The Public Utility Commissioner,Gene Maudlin,had single-hand- Oregon single public utility commissioner.Every other state has a public edly ordered Mandatory Local Measured Service to be forced on all utility commission with at least three members. Ballot Measure 4 Oregon small businesses. will create a 3 person PUC in Oregon. He had the benefit of only one public hearing,held just 6 working OREGON'S PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONER HAS HURT days after the analysis of the rate plan had been made available to CONSUMERS the public by the PUC staff— hardly enough time to adequately prepare our response. Public Utility Commissioner Gene Maudlin has granted It was clear to us that PUC rate-making favored those who could numerous rate increases without holding public hearings. afford expensive talent to work with the Commissioner behind the His decisions have meant higher utility bills for consumers and scenes — primarily the utilities with their teams of lobbyists, higher profits for stockholders.This is unfair! attorneys and analysts. MEASURE 4 WILL MAKE OREGON'S PUC MORE What we needed and didn't have was a PUC that had to make itself ACCOUNTABLE available to the public and was required to meet,discuss,and make A 3 person Public Utility Commission will be subject to decisions in public for all to see. Oregon's open meetings laws.No longer will consumers be subjected A 3-person Public Utility Commission will ensure that we can make to rate hikes made behind closed doors. our views known and can witness the actions of these appointed The Citizens Utility Board(CUB)is a statewide organization public officials. which represents consumers in utility rate proceedings.CUB has no Utility rates are high in Oregon.These high costs are a burden to rate-setting authority but must, by law, make decisions in open small businesses who are attempting to grow,provide new jobs and public meetings. Why is it that the Public Utility Commis- opportunities,and serve their communities. sioner—who has final rate-setting power—doesn't have to Help protect Oregon small businesses by voting Yes on make decisions in open public meetings? Measure 4. MEASURE 4 WILL HELP MAKE CUB MORE EFFECTIVE Measure 4 means utility rate decisions will be made in open public meetings.That means CUB will be more effective because we will be sure that the voice of consumers will be heard! Submitted by: Jim Bernau,Oregon Director MEASURE 4 GIVES CONSUMERS National Federation of Independent Business MORE SAY IN UTILITY RATES 70713th St.S.E. VOTE YES ON 4! Salem,Oregon 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Submitted by: Eric Stachon Citizens Utility Board of Oregon(CUB) 2637 SW Water The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Portland,OR 97201 ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitut�ean endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ,_ accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argumentt . Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 15 CONTINUED STATE OF Measure No. 4 & No. 5 OREGON ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Submitted to the Electorate of Oregon by Initiative Petition,to be voted on at the General Election,November 4,1986, ARE YOU TIRED OF UTILITY RATE INCREASES BALLOT TITLE BEING GRANTED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS? DO YOU THINK THERE SHOULD BE PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.ECxIES J�1' 'P�3 ,�K1 BEFORE YOUR UTILITY BILLS GO UP? � �� ' ' VOTE YES ON MEASURE 4 TO PUT"PUBLIC"BACK IN ,. I THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE! lIIQNha11tw fo €It #t �1ttl �d OSPIRG supports Ballot Measure 4, which would create a 3 pry l� tllr �� gpf�1y3�31�'s person Public Utility Commission in Oregon. We urge you to for peal k9 tiz � i ; consider the following facts in support of Measure 4. FACT: Oregon is the only state with a single Public Utility, �n\law Commissioner.Every other state has a 3 or 5 person PUC. ox!oar FACT: Because our Public Utility Commissioner is not subject to Ig1� nrfuritt# ; tt#lPa �'' Oregon's Open Meetings Law,many utility rate increases es 0P xt are decided behind closed doors.Here are 3 examples. . , 'he`LIgC +�� ase eljkn�elzarges FACT: In December, 1983, Public Utility Commissioner John n} erORS161( lti, le�h ?vla � Lobdell gave Pacific Northwest Bell a $23.7 million rate1 �aSf1li @�� � e increase. . .without holding a single public hearing. FACT: In April 1984,Public Utility Commissioner Gene Maudlin granted Portland General Electric and Pacific Power & Light over$85 million in rate increases fora power plant AN ACT that neither utility needs. The increases were every cent what PGE and PP&L asked for and were granted without a single public hearing. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: FACT: In December 1985, Public Utility Commissioner Gene Maudlin raised most monthly telephone rates in Oregon by Section 1. Section 2 of this Art is added to and made a part of $2 per month. . .without holding a single public hearing. ORS 475.991 to 475.995. These are just a few examples of the type of decisions being Section 2. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, made by our Public Utility Commissioner.Ballot Measure 4 would no person 18 years of age or older shall be subject to criminal liability change this by creating a 3-person PUC. or be subject to any permit or license requirement or to any fine or Ballot Measure 4 means: forfeiture, solely for the private possession or cultivation of mari- • A Public Utility Commission subject to Oregon's Open juana for the person's own consumption. Meetings Law. (2) This section creates a defense under ORS 161.055. • An end to utility rate hikes being decided behind (3) Should any provision of this act be declared by the courts to closed doorsl be void,illegal,unconstitutional or otherwise invalid the validity of VOTE YES ON MEASURE 41 the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby. Submitted by: Eric Stachon Oregon State Public Interest Research Group(OSPIRG) 027 SW Arthur Portland,OR 97201 (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. NO OPPOSING THIS BALLOT - SURE WERE ARGUMENTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. 16 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet r I CONTINUED Measure No. 5 EGONF EXPLANATION ARGUMENT IN FAVOR This measure would enact a new Oregon law. The measure INTRODUCING YOUR ONLY PROVEN HIGH would significantly affect existing laws pertaining to marijuana but Jesus can give you peace,love,safety,good health,a new life,and would not specifically repeal existing laws.It would allow persons 18 a permanent high.Jesus gets you results.He is proven and guaran- years or older to privately grow or possess marijuana solely for their teed personal consumption.Such persons would not be subject to state or Romans 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith,we have peace local criminal convictions or penalties,nor to any fine or forfeiture. with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." No state or local permit or license requirements would apply to such Discover Jesus for yourself. It is easy.You can get peace,and save growing or possessing marijuana for personal consumption. The new law would create a rebuttable defense against a charge yourself from the lake of fire.How?You must REPENT(turn from g g sin) and TRUST JESUS CHRIST (GOD) as your Lord and of unlawfully growing or possessing marijuana for personal con- Savior. Romans 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy sumption.When the defense is raised,the prosecution would have to mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the growing.or possession believe in thine heart that God has was not private or was not for personal consumption of the person raised him from the dead,thou shalt be charged. saved." If a court declares part of the new law invalid,the rest of the law Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the would remain unaffected. Lord shall be saved." WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE YES Committee Members: Appointed by: Marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol are dangerous drugs that Representative Paul Phillips Secretary of State destroy your brain's ability to think clearly.You should avoid drugs Rodney Page Secretary of State and alcohol. However, the badness of Marijuana is not the issue. Michael Rose Chief Petitioners Below are reasons why you should vote yes on 5. John A.Sajo Chief Petitioners 1. The measure will lead to a Christian revival in Oregon, Virgil Langtry Members of Committee and less drug usage. Marijuana plants growing in yards will identify people who are searching for the peace and high that only (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation Jesus can offer.You can pray for these marijuana users,and boldly of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) present them with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. What an opportunity!Thousands will turn Jesus on,and marijuana off. 2. Fewer young people will become drug addicts,due to fewer drug pushers being on the streets.Unfortunately,the potential danger will still be present due to the public schools'teaching your child that there no moral absolutes. 3. Measure 5 will lower inflation and unemployment. Banks create money(credit)out of nothing.This is the main cause of inflation and unemployment. Since the banksters' ability to create money is based upon a tiny percentage of their reserves,the loss of millions of dollars of illegal drug money they launder will lead to less inflation and more jobs. TODAY'S REAL DRUG PROBLEM Let's be fair. Both marijuana and alcohol are bad for you. This measure prohibits the sale of marijuana.On the other hand,current law allows the sale of marijuana. On the other hand, current law allows the sale of alcoholic drinks.If you really-want to stop drugs you should work to ban the sale of alcoholic drinks. Much misery flows from alcohol. Alcohol is the main cause of divorce, violent crimes, wife beatings, child abuse, traffic deaths, vagrancy, job absenteeism,etc. Proverbs 20:1 "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." DON'T DELAY.TRUST JESUS TODAY. Submitted by: Jack Reynolds P.O.BOX 4857 Portland,OR 97208 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 17 CONTINUED STATE Measure No. 5 OREGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR This measure does not "legalize" marijuana. Even after this VOTE YES ON FIVE measure passes,it will still be a felony to grow or possess marijuana Ballot measure five would allow adults to grow and smoke iarijuana for the purpose of sale. It will still be a felony to sell or give any in private. amount of marijuana to a minor;indeed,it will still be a felony for pAS3IDdG BALLOT MEASURE FIVE: anyone to sell or give any amount of marijuana to anyone. And possession of any amount of marijuana by a minor will still be illegal. • Will not allow selling or giving away marijuana under any The only real change this measure makes is in the law concern- circumstances. ing growing marijuana.At present,growing just one plant is a felony • Will not allow any public use of marijuana. punishable by 20 years in prison.This is clearly way out of line,and . Will not allow people to drive under the influence of mari- the main point of the present measure is to eliminate criminal juana penalties for adults who wish to grow small amounts for their own consumption. Will not allow minors to possess marijuana. Only those actions which clearly violate the rights of others can • Will not mean that marijuana is OK as opponents claim.It properly be considered criminal. It may be unhealthy or risky to says that prohibition is un-American. drink coffee,smoke marijuana,smoke tobacco,or climb mountains • Will not lead to increased marijuana use,as has been shown —but it is up to each individual to make such choices for himself. in Alaska and the Netherlands. Each individual must also take responsibility for the conse- PASSING BALLOT MEASURE FIVE: quences of such choices.There are laws against operating a motor a Will shift our priorities from law enforcement to education vehicle while impaired by marijuana(or by other drugs,medicines, and prevention in order to deal with drug problems. or alcohol),and we strongly support such laws.We note that such laws are not affected by Measure 5. • Will unite our community in the effort to stop drug abuse. We recognize that there are serious problems with the abuse of • Will save tax dollars by eliminating thousands of arrests for marijuana, alcohol, and other substances. But imposing criminal small amounts of marijuana. penalties on people who have such problems is not an appropriate or • Will shift millions of dollars away from the black market and effective way of dealing with those problems. into Oregon's legitimate economy. The criminal justice system is by its very nature unable to • Will break the black market connection between marijuana distinguish between moderate,responsible consumers of marijuana and other drugs. and the small percentage of actual abusers.So it just tries to outlaw a Will allow police to concentrate on fighting hard drugs and marijuana for everyone.And those laws themselves have just caused serious crimes like murder,rape and burglary. a re-run of the Alcohol Prohibition Era — with shoot-outs in the streets,widespread bribery and corruption of public officials,and no • Will increase respect for the law. reduction at all in actual use or abuse of the substance.' • Will uphold the rights of American adults to make choices The criminal justice system simply does not have he power to about their own lives. prevent marijuana use. Doubling or tripling police budgets would • Will protect our freedom,our privacy AND our children have no effect:even prison inmates,locked up and heavily guarded around the clock,are able to get illegal drugs.If police power cannot VOTE YES ON FIVE prevent even prison inmates from getting drugs,there is obviously no way that police power can keep drugs away from free people living in a free society. Submitted by: John A.Sajo,Director Pot smokers may be a minority,but they have the same rights Oregon Marijuana Initiative and liberties as all of us.One of the most fundamental of those rights PO Box 8698 is the right to be left alone. Portland,Or 97207 An adult smoking marijuana in private may be violating certain customs of a majority,but that person is not violating anyone else's (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) rights.So it is just not the business of the police to interfere,either to protect him from his own folly or to force majority customs upon him. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- We have here a simple,straightforward civil liberties measure. ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the This measure just gets the state government out of the business of accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. dictating to adults what they may smoke in private. Vote YES on Measure 5. Submitted by: Richard Sharvy,for the Libertarian Party of Oregon P.O.Box 1250 McMinnville,Oregon 97128 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 18 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure No. 5 ORGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Dear Oregonian: 1. We are voting on marijuana laws,not marijuana safety. I am your neighbor.I am a part of our community,just as you are.1 2. Under these laws in Oregon in 1984, 77.4% of all marijuana am a parent raising my children to be good citizens. I work for a arrests, and 58.7% of all drug arrests were for "Marijuana — living.I pay my taxes.I worry about the same things that you do. possession for use." (Report of Criminal Offenses and Arrests — i I am probably a lot like you,but. . .I have smoked marijuana.And 1984,Law Enforcement Data Systems,State of Oregon.) 'i I should not be treated as a criminal. 3. No reputable scientist ever said marijuana was"safe." We vote That's why I urge you to vote yes on ballot measure five. on a political question, not a scientific question. However, if I should not risk going to jail because I have preferred marijuana to "science"is put into political discussion,we want good science that alcohol. is verified, substantiated and clinically significant to humans, not I urge you to vote yes on five,not because you approve of or condone political propaganda posing as science. marijuana use, but because you respect my rights as an American 4. An experiment must be repeated by other scientists,verified and citizen. substantiated by the scientific method, for the evidence to be acceptable to real scientists. An opinion, even when offered by a Let's be fair. There may be some health risk from smoking mari- scientist, is not a scientific conclusion reached by the scientific juana,just as there is with tobacco,but I believe it is my right as an fic American Citizen to evaluate that risk for myself. method.It is opinion.5.If we all cooperate,we can help keep drugs away from kids. But I ti According to the National Academy of Sciences,the only hazard can't cooperate fully when I face going to jail for 20 years for growing from s substantiated,clinically significant personal health hazard a plant in my garden: from smoking marijuana is,in some subjects,a bronchitis similar to that from tobacco smoking. You love your children.I love mine.We are all eager to prevent drop- 6. Since"marihuana"was prohibited under federal narcotics laws, outs and drug abuse—whether of alcohol or marijuana.But loving marijuana users have increased from only 100,000 in 1937 up to our children does not lead to the conclusion that adults who prefer 30-60 million today. In spite of the large number of adults who using marijuana should be sent to jail. regularly enjoy marijuana, there has been no scientifically docu- Let's work together to prevent all drug abuse.Let's also preserve the mented equivalent or even parallel increase in clinically significant right of adult Americans to make personal decisions about life-style "health problems"of marijuana. questions,which do not harm or affect others.This is why I believe 7. At any rate,we do not prosecute and punish people who drink you,as a non-marijuana user,should vote YES on 5. alcohol or smoke tobacco, even though these substances, in some At some point one of your preferences will be targeted by prohibi- subjects, cause serious health problems. People who drink alcohol tionists,and then you will understand how important it is to keep responsibly are not treated as criminals or used as scapegoats for government out of our personal lives.The right of all of us to be left other people's problems. alone when not harming others is our most precious right as 8_ Marijuana prohibition,like alcohol prohibition, is not working. Americans,yours and mine.Please,help defend it. The private behavior of consenting, otherwise law-abiding adults Measure 5 is written in a very limited way.It does not allow smoking should not be the concern of the government,the police or the state. marijuana in public. It does not allow selling or giving away The law should not be used to enforce morality or to do social marijuana.Marijuana would still be far more restricted than alcohol engineering.It is not right or seemly for the police to able to come or tobacco. into our homes because of private use of marijuana or for cultivation The real issue of Ballot Measure Five is this:should we arrest and for personal use.Every Oregonian must have the right to privacy in jail adults for smoking marijuana in the privacy of their homes? their own homes. Please neighbor,vote yes on five.It is my freedom today,but it may 9. When this ballot measure passes,SALE OF ANY AMOUNT OF be your freedom tomorrow. MARIJUANA WILL REMAIN A FELONY. Public use of mari- juana would still be forbidden.Children would not be allowed to use, possess or cultivate marijuana.The"Driving Under the Influence" Submitted by: Laurie D.Bleckman laws remain in force. 16168 SE Sunnyside Rd. 10. Children should be educated about drugs and should be encour- Clackamas,OR 97015 aged to"Say No to Drugs."This should be a family matter. 11. Nothing in this proposal would legalize,condone,encourage or (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) approve of dangerous behavior by anyone. 12. Freedom is the issue,and the right to privacy.Please vote"Yes" on Measure 5. 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. Submitted by: Frederick J.Oerther,M.D. 16168 SE Sunnyside Rd. Clackamas,OR 97015 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 19 CONTINUED Measure No. 5 EGO NF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MEASURE b WILL HELP SOLVE DRUG PROBLEMS. Marijuana use constitutes a severe threat to the health and WHY? education of young people. Marijuana use is already a significant BECAUSE MARIJUANA PROHIBITION IS A FAILURE problem in Oregon schools.Studies show that a significant number (just as alcohol prohibition was) of high school students use marijuana on a regular daily basis. Legalization of the cultivation and possession of marijuana clearly 1) Marijuana prohibition doesn't stop marijuana use. will increase this threat. 2) Arresting adults for marijuana does not help solve the drug Please consider the following facts as you vote on Ballot Meas- problem. If people have a problem, we should help them, not jail ure#5: them. e Chemical abuse,including the use of marijuana,impedes the 3) It is wrong to arrest adults for doing something they enjoy in the educational process.Ballot Measure#5 will make marijuana privacy of their own homes that does not harm anyone else. much more readily available. LAWS DON'T STOP MARIJUANA USE.EDUCATION DOES. . If Ballot Measure#5 passes,schools will have to increase the LOOK AT HISTORY. use of scarce tax dollars to combat the marijuana problem. Compare marijuana with tobacco over the last 20 years.Marijuana • Ballot Measure#5 legalizes the possession of marijuana from has been illegal.We have spent billions of dollars to arrest millions the age of eighteen. Many of our high school students are of people.Yet marijuana consumption has gone up drastically. eighteen.The connection and the problem are obvious. Look at cigarettes. Thanks to honest education and prevention Students who abuse chemicals, including marijuana,threaten programs everyone now knows that cigarettes kill people.And even their educational futures.School administrators have observed and though cigarettes are advertised and widely available,fewer people dealt with this problem over the past several years.Ballot Measure smoke. #5 would provide increased availability of marijuana and will LOOK AT THE PLACES THAT QUIT ARRESTING PEO- increase the number of students who experience: • a shortened attention span PLE FOR MARIJUANA . a lessened ability to concentrate The Netherlands:Marijuana laws were changed there in 1976.Stud- . short term memory loss ies2.3 done by the government show that marijuana use has not . decreased motivation to stay in school increased and continues to be much lower than in the U.S. We urge you to think of Oregon's future-the kids who are in Alaska: Personal consumption and cultivation of marijuana have school today,and vote NO on Ballot Measure#5. been allowed since 1975.Studies'3 show that daily use of marijuana R.L. "Ozzie" Rose, Executive Director, Confederation of Oregon by Alaska high school students is lower than in Oregon. School Administrators LOOK AT THE ALTERNATIVE Charles A.Clemans,Superintendent,Oregon City Schools Instead of arresting adults for smoking marijuana at home, we Frank McNamara,Manager of Intergovernmental Relations,Port- should educate people about the danger marijuana poses to their land Public Schools health. But we can't be hypocritical and have one ;standard for Robert Williams,Superintendent,Greater Albany Public Schools marijuana and another for alcohol. We need to teach people that Shelby Price,Superintendent,Jackson County ESD ALL drugs are dangerous, including alcohol, tobacco,caffeine and Robert Harland,Principal,Sam Barlow High School prescription drugs. Boyd Applegarth, President, Confederation of Oregon School We can solve the drug problem,but not with the same policy that Administrators has failed for 50 years. Ray Klappenbach,Superintendent,Bethel Schools EDUCATION WORKS:PROHIBITION DOESN'T.VOTE YES Jim Tacchini,Superintendent,Pendleton Schools ON 5 FOOTNOTES Submitted by: Charles A.Clemans ' Segal,Bernard,Ph.D.,Mala,Theodorore,M.D.,M.P.H.,et al.Patterns of Drug Use: 277 Amanda Court School Survey. Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, University of Alaska, Oregon City,Oregon 97045 Anchorage,1983,p.28. ''Sylbing,Garth.The Use of Drugs,Alcohol,and Tobacco.Results of a Survey Among Young People in the Netherlands Aged 15-24 years.Foundation for Scientific Study of (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Alcohol and Drug Use,Amsterdam,1984. "Johnson,Lloyd D.,Ph.D.,et al.National Institute on Drug Abuse:Monitoring the Future,1985.University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Institute for Social Research.Rock- . ville,MD,1986. 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. Submitted by: Shields Key,Treasurer Oregonians For Common Sense 4023 SE 32nd Portland,Oregon 97202 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 20 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 5 0 EGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Marijuana Legalization? The Religious Coalition For A Drug-Free Oregon is opposed to the Who Needs It? legalized growth and use of marijuana. We pledge ourselves to use Keep Oregon kids healthy and our communities safe. whatever legal and political means are available to us to defeat any Vote NO on 5. local referendum or initiative which would seek such legislation. I Studies have shown that marijuana Here are 5 good reasons to vote NO on 5: • impairs the cardiovascular system 1. Should Oregon have the most permissive drug law in the nation? . impairs driving and motor function NO!Ballot measure 5 flies in the face of new and strong warnings • may cause cancer and emphysema about the effects of marijuana.The National Academy of Sciences, • impairs memory and learning the Surgeon General of the United States, the American Medical • damages the lungs Association and the American Lung Association have all issued • retards emotional growth warnings about marijuana. Yet ballot measure 5 would allow vir- • decreases motivation tually uncontrolled use of this drug in our state. The American Lung Association states, "Chemicals from a single 2. Should Oregon voters send a message to our kids that using marijuana cigarette can remain in the body for as long as one month marijuana is okay? because the mind altering drug, THC, is fat-soluble. This means NO! Laws can change the way people behave. We've seen that in that it can be stored for long periods of time in the body in s)ach Oregon,as strict driving and drinking laws reduce alcohol consump- areas as the lungs,the brain,and the reproductive organs.These are tion. But ballot measure 5 actually makes it legal for high school the areas that are most affected by marijuana use." students to use marijuana,as long as they are 18. The Religious Coalition For A Drug-Free Oregon fears the inevita- 3. Should Oregon voters overlook the health risks of marijuana ble handing down of the drug from those legally"of age"to those not smoke? legally"of age"in the event of the passage of Initiative Measure#5. NO! Marijuana smoke has greater concentrations of the cancer- Marijuana use during puberty is especially disturbing,since this is a causing substances found in tobacco smoke.It has 12 times the"tar" time of rapid and complex hormonal changes involving sexual and ' and 10 to 20 times as much carbon monoxide. social development—processes at risk for marijuana users.We are determined to give the next generation the very best society possi- 4. Should Oregon marijuana law be in conflict with federal law? ble.We do not believe that a person who has been introduced to any NO! But federal law classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, kind of illicit drug use can maximize his or her contribution to considered dangerous and addictive. Ballot measure 5 would move society. Do we want to encourage the use of marijuana? NO! We Oregon Law in exactly the opposite direction. In fact, the ballot repent that we have done such poor modeling for our children and measure 5 would make it tougher than ever for law enforcement have offered them such limited avenues for fulfillment. officials to control drugs in Oregon. Drug abuse is not merely a "private matter." Drug abuse costs 5. Should Oregonians ignore the potential costs of drug abuse? society some$26 billion a year.Add to this the human cost of child NO! Drug use is not merely a "private matter". Drug use costs abuse and neglect and broken families,the too frequent by-product everyone: in dollars, safety and quality of life. By legalizing.mari- of drug abuse.The American public is put at risk by stoned workers, juana,ballot measure 5 would put the public at risk. stoned drivers and other drug users. VOTE NO on 5. Judeo-Christian tradition has firmly held to the conviction that we are the temple of God, both physically and mentally. We of the Religious Coalition For A Drug-Free Oregon are for the rehabilita- Submitted by: Rosanna Creighton tion of society,not its debilitation.We do not believe that there is American Lung Association of Oregon any healthful,sane,just,or'ethical option other than voting"NO"to 319 S.W.Washington,Suite 520 Initiative Measure 5. Portland,OR 97204 The Rev.Rodney I.Page Oregon Free From Drug Abuse Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon 4705 NE Columbia Blvd Captain R.William Hunter Portland,OR 97218 The Salvation Army The Rev.Randy Roth (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Greater Portland Association of Evangelicals Rabbi Joshua Stampfer Neveh Shalom Congregation Elder Frank Baker The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Seventh Day Adventist Church ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Dr.Leo M.Thornton accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. President,Western Evangelical Seminary Submitted by: Rodney I.Page Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon 0245 SW Bancroft St.Suite B • Portland,Oregon 97201 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 21 I CONTINUED Measure No. 5 OREGON ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Physicians and Health Care Insurers A Message to Oregon Voters say`NO' from to Ballot Measure 5 Oregonians in Professional Athletics •Why is ballot measure 5 a health care concern? For the health and safety of Oregon's young people Vote NO on legalized marijuana Ballot measure 5 legalizes the use of marijuana in Oregon. . .even Vote NO on Ballot Measure 5. though medical research clearly shows marijuana can be a serious • Drug abuse has cast an ugly shadow on America. health hazard.Thousands of studies conducted so far show definite . Some of us have seen how drugs can cruelly rob a person of his or risks from marijuana use—to the lungs,heart,brain,and immune her future. and reproductive systems. • Isn't now the time we need to fight drug abuse even harder? It makes no sense to ignore the health risks of marijuana.Vote NO . If ballot measure 5 passes,it will be legal for anyone 18 years or on 5! older to use marijuana in Oregon.Even a high school student who •How does marijuana compare to alcohol?For one thing,marijuana is 18 could legally possess unlimited amounts of marijuana. remains in the user's system far longer than alcohol does. • What message would ballot measure 5 send to Oregon's young For another,regular use of marijuana has been linked by research to people?That there is no problem with using marijuana. the use of other drugs. • Ask yourself whether this is the message you want to send to kids? In Oregon,it is illegal for anyone under 21 to use alcohol.But ballot We say,"NOI"If you agree,then vote NO on ballot measure 5. measure 5 would allow anyone 18 or older — even high school Legalizing marijuana would be a step backwards in the critical students—to use marijuana.It makes no sense to legalize the use of fight against drug abuse. a drug by young people. Vote NO on legalized marijuana Vote NO on 5! NO on Ballot Measure 5 Dale Murphy,Atlanta Braves •Are there any health care costs to consider with ballot measure 5? Neil Lomax,St.Louis Cardinals Absolutely! Each year Oregon families,businesses and unions pay Peter Jacobson,PGA millions of dollars for the treatment and rehabilitation of youngsters Kiki Vandeweghe,Portland Trail Blazer and adults.Ballot measure 5 will only increase the costs of our battle Terry Porter,Portland Trail Blazer against all forms of drug abuse and addiction. Geoff Petrie,Former Portland Trail Blazer Ballot Measure 5 makes no sense Steve Jones,Former Portland Trail Blazer Vote NO on 51 Larry Steele,Former Portland Trail Blazer Neil Elshire,Minnesota Vikings Oregon Medical Association David Lewis,Detroit Lions Oregon Academy of Family Physicians Oregon Pediatric Society Oregon Society of Internal Medicine Submitted by: Roger E.Martin Blue Cross/Blue Shield Citizens Against Marijuana Legalization Kaiser Permanente 4300 NE Fremont Portland,Oregon 97212 Submitted by: C.Scott Gallant (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Oregon Medical Association 5210 S.W.Corbett Avenue Portland,Oregon 97201 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 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. 22 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITITE Measure No. 5 0 EGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Here are the reasons Oregon's Citizens Against Marijuana Legalization urge NO on 5 •Ballot measure 5 would legalize marijuana in Oregon. Oregon's marijuana laws are already decriminalized. There have been no criminal penalties for individual marijuana use or posses- sion of small amounts in Oregon since 1976. •Ballot measure 5 goes much further. It removes even fines from the law!In fact,ballot measure 5 would give Oregon one of the most permissive drug use laws in the nation. •Ballot measure 5 allows anyone 18 years or older, even high school students,to possess unlimited amounts'of mari- IMPORTANT MESSAGE j juana.There are virtually no limits other than age in ballot measure 5. Educator and parent groups are especially concerned about the f measure's impact on young people. •Ballot measure 5 will tie the hands of Oregon's law enforcement officials, making it even more difficult to control drug use and traffic in our State. Ballot measure 5 doesn't even limit where marijuana could be used! LEGALIZING MARIJUANA IS THE WORST ECONOMIC If you oppose legalization of marijuana in Oregon, MESSAGE OREGON COULD SEND TO THE NATION1 Vote NO on 5. Edith Green,Honorary Co-Chairperson Wendell Wyatt,Honorary Co-Chairperson Margaret Carter,Co-Chairperson Paul Phillips,Co-Chairperson Members(partial list): VOTE NO ON 5 Vic Atiyeh Ron Wyden Neil Goldschmidt Bob Smith Norma Paulus Denny Smith Mark Hatfield Verne Duncan Bob Packwood Les AuCoin Oregon Congress of Parents and Teachers Oregon Academy of Family Physicians Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Confederation of Oregon School Administrators American Lung Association of Oregon Oregon Free From Drug Abuse i Submitted by: Roger E.Martin Citizens Against Marijuana Legalization 4300 NE Fremont Portland,Oregon 97212 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Submitted by: Ivan Congleton,President Associated Oregon Industries The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Portland Chamber of Commerce ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the 1149 Court Street N.E. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Salem,Oregon 97309 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 23 CONTINUED STATE OF Measure No. 5 No. 6 OREGON OPPOSITION Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General ARGUMENT IN 0 Election,November 4, 1986. k Message From Oregon Service Clubs BALLOT TITLE i t As Service Clubs, we share a common concern which is the CQNgTiTUTIOk�IAT, A14EP�TT�ME1'�1T awareness of our responsibility to protect and promote the welfare of � � BTATE �IDIN Ak#+43Rw young people.We recognize that through the cooperation of several T17©N t E$CEPTTON; PRE`vENT' E [ segments of society working in concert,the problem of drug abuse M�,P R,S EXCEPT can be solved. The legalization of marijuana at this time would seriously,and Qi)E TION —Shall03regon f onstitutionb8a 8%kCled to•' yQ perhaps irreparably, harm the efforts already being made to coup- prph1bit using ate x�clxtxes to€Und abo tzoxls3 ex apt to teract the abuse of drugs. prevgpt death cif the mother?. Consequently,we are opposed to the legalization of marijuana E, Pj,ANA` T(?N—The measure 'wtoultl axnd thy. and urge you to VOTE NO on Ballot Measure 5. Or6 ronstitutipn by adding to Article M, the follow ing new aectaon Section 5: State anonies trlust nn ba used to fttd abor ons,except to prevent the death of the xsiobax ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL FFFVcT;—Aliortaona handed by the state cost an average ofU13 ea�h.lVlechcal ertpenses For,each.birth funded;by the stag are$ ,1411• 'i&4 wars 1,M state,funded abortiona in the peat year. Pasae of this measure would m8an a Genexal `tand, ot wings af•$2 ,83 in medical payments z> used for abortions: General Fund coati for "1•>I?24 state funded deliveries would raean an: in'expendituxes of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks appmg tely $2.6 mu 1011, assuming IOfI percent of abrtion cases w previous o +rlald••carry Lhe pregusutcy to Past Governors, temp.The net ifinancia l effect,after.at coo.. I g fox sav»: Pacific Northwest District of ings for abortions not perfoxMed,woad be ancxease do Kiwanis International General Fund expenditure& p)r about• ` 4 million pax ysax. actors such as number of cases;whack-74 farad Lions Council of Governors of Multiple District 36 private funding for abortion'or abortions-perforxed under!tine medical exception provisioxx iii the;measure cannot be determined but may,affect the evep#ual fixian Submitted by: Donald M.Delzer vial irupact of the measure. 385 S.W. 1st Ave. Canby,Oregon 97013 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) AN ACT Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: =accuracy of this argument does not constitute an endorse- tate of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by creating a uth of any statement made in the argument. new section to be known as Section 9,ARTICLE IX,and to read: Section 9. State monies must not be used to fund abortions, except to prevent the death of the mother. EXPLANATION This measure amends the state constitution to prohibit the use of any state money to fund any abortion except to prevent the death of the mother.Presently,state funds may be used to provide abortions to indigent women who qualify for state funded medical assistance. Under the proposed change,state funds could not be used to pay for any abortion except to prevent the death of the mother. (This explanation prepared and filed by the Legislative Counsel Committee pursuant to ORS 251.225.) Official 1986 General Voters' Pamphlet 24 CONTINUED Measure No. 6 EGO F ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR AS PHYSICIANS, WE SUPPORT BALLOT MEASURE 6 Surprisingly enough,many people who support a woman's right FOR SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL REASONS. to choose abortion will be voting Yes on Measure 6. In the state of Oregon,abortions are extremely easy to obtain,even partly because Oregonians are finding that abortion has simply for minors.Teenagers 15 or older can obtain an abortion without the gotten out of hand. It's now become far too common—especially parents'knowledge or consent,for a procedure which can jeopardize among teenagers. a woman's health in a number of ways. There are several known For example: physical risks,including excessive bleeding,infection and sterility, • There are over 4,000 abortions a day in the USA. and even death. There are also some common emotional and • One pregnancy in every 5 now ends in abortion. • Over 45,000 abortions have been performed on teenage girls psychological risks,that may be immediate or delayed.They include right here in Oregon. but are not limited to: depression, anger, guilt, low self esteem, • Teenagers do not even need their parents'permission to get nightmares,hostility,feelings of dehumanization and exploitation. an abortion in Oregon. In 1985, abortions were performed on over 12,000 Oregon women, • The availability of government funding puts the state's including 3,240 teenagers.Approximately 1 out of every 4 pregnan stamp of approval on teenage abortion. cies in Oregon ends in abortion, with a much higher ratio among As a result,many of these young women sc some of them only teenagers. Man of these abortions are aid for with state funds 12 or 13 years old—end up with emotional scars that will last a g Y p lifetime. making abortions relatively easy for teenagers to obtain.Typically, And in many cases,it was all made possible by our tax dollars. these adolescents receive little or no information regarding the For both teenagers and poor women,there are alternatives to effects of abortion — especially the psychological and emotional abortion that avoid the Fuilt,the trauma and the expense. effects. Yet, these young women are the ones most in need of One is adoption.It s ironic that,when many childless couples complete, accurate information and counseling. It is not wise to wait four years or more, hoping to adopt someone's baby,our tax expect a 15 year old,for example,to make a truly informed decision dollars are being used to abort them. that could have serious life-long consequences. Lack of required Those women who feel strongly about getting an abortion can parental consent and involvement only compounds the problem. still et one.Measure 6 will not change that. of the abortion But Measure 6 will get the state of Oregon out We therefore believe that state funding for abortion has served to business. further legitimize abortion and increase the ease of access for even What's more,limiting tax-paid abortions will help stop another the youngest girls.We believe that state funding should be stopped very disturbing trend.According to Oregon's Department of Human and that doing so will: Resources: • 2 OUT OF 3 WOMEN WHO GET AN ABORTION IN 1) cause people to examine more thoroughly the various phys- OREGON DID NOT USE ANY FORM OF BIRTH CON- • ical and emotional complications of abortion, TROL TO PREVENT THE PREGNANCY. 2) help protect the needs and rights of young girls and women We believe abortion should not be used as a form of birth to be truly informed about abortion, control.Yet the availability of tax dollars actually encourages that 3) encourage people to seek less traumatic alternatives to practice. abortion,such as adoption. But is this measure constitutional?Yes it is: • The Supreme Court has ruled(Harris v.McRae, 1980)that We encourage all Oregonians to join with members of the state's state tax dollars do not have to be used for abortion. medical community in voting"yes"on Measure 6. • 35 other states already have restrictions similar to Measure 6. George Hamilton M.D. Donald MacGreevey M.D. • Not one state that's adopted these restrictions has ever Charles W.Norris M.D. Remy Fuller OB.GYN. chosen to withdraw them. Helen Duewel M.D. John Campbell M.D. • Studies have shown that these restrictions will not result in Robert Feeney .D.PC Carl Wilcox M.D. increased welfare costs. Y Over the years, most polls have shown that a majority of Kathryn Thomson D.O. William B.Henry N.D. Oregonians—including Democrats and Republicans, physicians, Oscar M.Quijano M.D. Ib Muderspach M.D. attorneys,judges, blue collar, and white collar workers—all agree Lerma 0.Quijano M.D. that tax dolars should not be used for abortion. That's especially true today.Most of us now believe: • Abortions are too easy to get,especially for young people. Submitted by: Sue Wheeler,Treasurer • The state of Oregon should not be paying for something as Physicians for Ballot Measure#6 controversial as abortion. Y • Our tax dollars should not subsidize abortions for teenagers 17928 S.Edgewood Ln. who are acting without their parents'permission. Oregon City,OR 97045 Join us in voting "yes" on Measure 6. Let's get the state of Oregon out of the abortion business. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Submitted by: Suzanne Callahan 1880 N.W.Juniper The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Corvallis,OR 97330 • ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Jim Bunn accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Chairman, Taxpayers for Responsible Government Rt.1,Box 192 • McMinnville,OR 97123 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 25 CONTINUED Measure No. 6 0 STATE O EGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF OREGON SUPPORT MEAS- Oregonians take pride in our state constitution. That is why more URE 6 AS A COMPASSIONATE ANSWER TO SOME VERY DIFFI- than 48 organizations,representing women and men from all parts CULT QUESTIONS. of our state OPPOSE Ballot Measure 6. We represent a genuine cross-section of the religious community This radical and unjust measure would amend our state constitu- including clergy and laity from the Catholic and Protestant faiths. tion to prohibit the use of state funds for abortion. The only We are deeply concerned about the effect of state-funded abortions exception is to prevent the death of the mother. on the people they're intended to help because we've talked with these RAPE IS NO EXCEPTION people,one on one. . State abortion funding is often well-meaning. The goal is to help Jane was only 13 when she was raped. This was one more women deal with crisis pregnancies.And very often,a "free"abortion tragedy for a child that has already battled several serious seems like the only solution. medical conditions. When it was discovered that she was Certainly we're concerned about women's rights,and we have first- pregnant from the rape, state funds enabled her to have an hand experience with the serious problems involved with crisis pregnan- abortion. ties. But we feel that abortion has become too widely accepted as the INCEST IS NO EXCEPTION: to to these problems.Abortions have simply become too easy o g Susan came to a public health clinic asking for help. She was re h for the second time, impregnated The results of tax paid abortions are especially tragic in the case of pregnant p grated both times by her teenagers.These young women—some of them only 12,13 or 14 years of own father. State funds were used to pay for an abortion,and age—have a terrible time adjusting to the trauma of pregnancy at their Susan,a child herself,was not forced to carry the pregnancy to age.A tax-paid abortion often not only fails to relieve their anxiety—it term. actually multiplies it. ENDANGERING THE MOTHER'S HEALTH IS NO Poor adult women can also be harmed by a program that's intended EXCEPTION: to help them. In private counseling situations, we've found that the Rose, the mother of three, has a serious liver disease and anxiety they suffer is just as great as the younger women.Sometimes,it's receives public assistance.Pregnant due to birth control failure, even greater,and it's just as long-lasting. her doctor advised that her pregnancy be terminated rather Sadly, these women are sometimes not fully informed about the than endanger her health. Rose had a state-funded abortion alternatives to abortion. For example, right here in Oregon, there are and continues to care for her family. many more childless couples eager to adopt, than there are babies AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION.Many of these couples are more than Ballot Measure 6 is an EXTREME measure that ignores these happy to adopt any child regardless of race,birth defects,or the situation REAL tragedies that have happened to fellow Oregonians. We in which the child was conceived(rape,incest,etc.). believe that it is wrong to prohibit our state government from In addition, many of our church members have set up private helping families in need. support programs for women with crisis pregnancies — helping them The proponents want you to believe that this amendment is not with free medical care, clothing, shelter, etc. All without cost to the really about people.They want you to believe that the purpose of the taxpayers. I amendment is to save tax dollars.But don't be misled. Last but not least,we believe the state should not give its financial States that have discontinued funding for abortions have experi- stamp of approval to a controversial medical procedure like abortion. enced an increase of 20%or more in the numbers of women who The availability of state-funded abortions conveys a sense of govern ment "endorsement" for abortion as a simple way out of difficult carry a pregnancy term when abortion is not an option.Based on problems—especially in the eyes of teenagers. figures for 1984-88 5 in Oregon, this could translate into an INCREASED COST TO THE TAXPAYERS of more than For the sake of the mental and spiritual well-being of the Oregon $700,000 in pregnancy-related costs alone. women who face crisis pregnancies, we urge you to join us in voting "Yes"on Measure 6. Ballot Measure 6 is an EXTREME, UNFAIR and COSTLY Dr. Raymond Cox, President, Oregon Association of Evangelicals; amendment.It does not belong in the Oregon Constitution. Bishop Paul E. Waldschmidt C.S.C. D.D. S.T.D.; Dr. Frank Shields, Sunnyside United Methodist Church; Dr. Randy Roth, Greater Port- land Association of Evangelicals; Pastor Donald Poundstone, First Submitted by: Joan Binninger Orthodox Presbyterian Church; Dr. Robert Crandall, Free Methodist Chair,Oregon Taxpayers for Choice Church; Dr. Joe Aldrich; President, Multnomah School of the Bible; Education Director, Rev. James Hagen, Good Shepard Lutheran Church; Rev. James B. Planned Parenthood of the Hoge Ph.D. Columbia/Willamette 3231 SE 50th Submitted by: Sue Wheeler,Treasurer Portland,OR 97206 Religious Leaders for Ballot Measure#6 4506 Pennsylvania Dr.S.E. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Salem,OR 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 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. 26 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet WWI CONTINUED Measure No. 6 EGO NF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION BALLOT MEASURE 6 IS WRONG,FROM A MEDICAL POINT Abortion is a difficult and complicated issue.There is no consistent OF VIEW ethical or theological consensus concerning its morality. Histor- Ballot Measure 6 states that: "State monies must not be used to ically,widely differing views on abortion have been held by substan- fund abortions,except to prevent the death of the mother."This is a tial sections of the American religious community. seemingly simple Amendment,but consider the following: Because there are such deeply held differences,the abortion decision THIS MEASURE IS RESTRICTIVE AND WRONG must remain with the individual — to be made on the basis of If this restrictive constitutional amendment passes,it would NOT conscience and personal religious principles — free from govern- EVEN allow an abortion when pregnancy means EXTREME ment interference. Religious bodies can, and should, direct their DANGER TO THE HEALTH OF THE MOTHER. followers to obey the teachings of their faith.But it is WRONG to For example,what about a woman with kidney disease who relies on use our state constitution to impose the beliefs of some on all who believe otherwise. the state for her health care needs?She is in danger simply by being pregnant.She may not be allowed an abortion until the actual point Ballot Measure 6 is a RADICAL measure that departs from this of death. standard.By severely limiting the use of public funds for abortions, THIS MEASURE IS CONFUSING it seeks to impose one set of moral and religious beliefs on all who are dependent on the state for their health care. This measure is confusing. What, for example, does "prevent the It especially discriminates against low income, young, and many death of the mother" mean? How this would be interpreted is minority women. It is an UNJUST measure that deprives many unclear.If this radical measure passed,HOW CLOSE TO DEATH poor people of the right to make a decision about an unwanted WOULD A WOMAN NEED TO BE BEFORE AN ABORTION pregnancy in accordance with their own conscience and religious WOULD BE ALLOWED? What about the long-lasting health beliefs — yet abortion would remain available to those with the consequences to a woman with diabetes or kidney disease or cancer ability to pay. if she carried to term? Ballot Measure 6 can't answer these ques- Abortion is never an ideal solution.But there are situations which tions. produce tragic conflicts of life with life,when many would consider THIS MEASURE IS UNNECESSARY abortion to be morally justified, or even required. This measure The Oregon Constitution has established that all publicly funded recognizes only one such circumstance when state funds could be abortions must be medically necessary. Doctors must certify any used for an abortion — to prevent the death of the mother. abortion and the state must give prior authorization. This is a Otherwise, it eliminates abortion as an option — even if the responsible system. Why change it with a dangerous Amendment pregnancy jeopardizes the woman's health.Even in the case of rape. when we just don't know all the changes it may cause. Even if a young girl is a victim of incest. IT IS DANGEROUS AND UNNECESSARY TO CHANGE THE Ballot Measure 6 is an EXTREME measure that does not recognize OREGON CONSTITUTION WHEN RESTRICTIONS ON there are circumstances when many would consider abortion the STATE-FUNDED ABORTIONS ARE ALREADY IN PLACE only moral alternative to a problem pregnancy. Physicians Against Ballot Measure Number 6. The abortion question has never been easy for the theologians and Richard Franklin,M.D. Martin Schwartz,M.D. church groups who have wrestled with the issue. It is precisely John Tarnasky,M.D. John Reynolds,M.D. because of this wide divergence of opinions about the morality of Gary Prohaska,M.D. John Bissonnette,M.D. abortion that it must continue to be a matter left to the individual Thomas Thornton,M.D. Thomas Flath,M.D. conscience. Jim Sampson,M.D. Adrianne Feldstein,M.D. This measure would impose a different standard on those who depend on state funds for their health care. It has no place in a society that is built on mutual respect and tolerance for all religious Submitted by: Gary Prohaska,M.D. beliefs.VOTE NO ON 6. Physicians Against Ballot Measure 6 Religious Leaders Against Ballot Measure 6 5W NE 14th Rev.Earl Riddle,Secretary Portland,OR 97213 Oft/ID Conference,United Methodist Church Rev.David Weed (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) First Presbyterian Church,Coos Bay Rev.Gene Ross -- United Church of Christ The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Rabbi Emanuel Rose ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Congregation Beth Israel accuracy or truth-of any statement made in the argument. Rev.Alan Deale First Unitarian Church Rev.Joe Smith ' St.James Lutheran Church Submitted by: Rev.Earl Riddle 465 N.W.95th • Portland,OR 97229 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 27 CONTINUED Measure No. 6 EGO F ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION KEEP THE OREGON CONSTITUTION FAIR On November 4,1986 Oregonians will be asked to amend our State The Oregon Constitution guarantees basic rights for the citizens of Constitution in order to BAN funding for MEDICALLY-NECES- our state. It guarantees the rights that are most important to our SARY ABORTIONS.The only exception allowed is"to prevent the lives,such as freedom of speech and freedom to believei,in whatever death of the mother." By passing this amendment, we would we want.It requires state government to treat all Oregopians equally FORBID our state government from HELPING: and with fairness.Ballof Measure 6 would radically change Oregon's • the woman whose pregnancy is the tragic result of a brutal Constitution. rape • the bewildered 12 year old child who is pregnant due to incest VOTE NO ON MEASURE 6 • the mother with cancer or kidney disease or diabetes,whose IT IS EXTREME AND UNJUST future health and ability to care for her children were Measure 6 would stop state government from helping a woman endangered by her pregnancy obtain an abortion.Measure 6 says NO to: • the family faced with a pregnancy with severe genetic damage •VICTIMS of INCEST, to the fetus •VICTIMS of RAPE, We don't want that kind of inflexibility LOCKED IN to our State • WOMEN WHOSE PHYSICAL HEALTH IS Constitution. ENDANGERED BY PREGNANCY, Last year the state of Oregon spent $10,369,461 in pregnancy- •STATE EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS and PUBLIC related costs for needy families. Only 3.12% of that total was SCHOOL TEACHERS whose medical insurance is provided attributable to abortion;Oregon spent 32 times MORE for delivery by the state,POOR WOMEN who ask the state for help. services than for abortions. By funding maternity care, adoption Do you want our CONSTITUTION to say NO to all of these services and abortion services,we keep the options open. women who depend on the State of Oregon for their medical care? Today,abortion is a legal option guaranteed by the U.S.Constitu- OTHER SIMILAR ATTACKS HAVE LOST tion. Regardless of the outcome of the vote on this radical and •in the Oregon Courts, restrictive amendment,Oregonians with adequate financial means •in the Oregon Legislature, will be able to make decisions concerning abortion.But those who •in the 1978 election at vote of the people rely on the state for assistance with their medical care will be denied access to a medically-necessary abortion,even in the case of rape or DON'T BE FOOLED—VOTE NO ON 6 incest or damage to the woman's health or severe damage to the If Measure 6 passes, welfare and medical care costs will increase. fetus. The average cost of an abortion is $202.08. The average cost of Like the MAJORITY of Oregonians, we believe that this kind of carrying to term is$2,195.78.These increased costs will be felt by extreme amendment does not belong in the Oregon State Constitu- Oregon taxpayers. It is unfair to force any woman to have a child tion. and to increase the family's dependence on the state. Measure 6 VOTE NO ON MEASURE 6 would affect ALL Oregonians. Young Women's Christian Association KEEP THE OREGON CONSTITUTION FAIR National Organization for Women The US Constitution guarantees the right to choose an abortion. National Abortion Rights Action League, The Oregon Constitution guarantees that our state government will Oregon Affiliate treat all Oregonians equally. The supporters of Measure 6 want to National Council of Jewish Women change Oregon's Constitution to severely restrict access to abortion. Women's Rights Coalition Measure 6 would end state funded abortions except to prevent the Oregon.Women's Political Caucus death of the pregnant woman. League of Women Voters of Oregon DON'T LET THE OREGON CONSTITUTION BE USED Executive Republican Women's Club AGAINST WOMEN WHO DECIDE TO HAVE AN ABOR- TION. DON'T LET THE OREGON CONSTITUTION BE Submitted by: Marilyn Schultz USED AGAINST WOMEN WHO DEPEND ON THE President,Oregon Women's Political Caucus STATE FOR MEDICAL CARE. P.O.Box 40465 VOTE NO ON MEASURE 6. Portland,Oregon 97240 Lawyers against Ballot Measure 6 National Lawyers Guild (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Lawyers for Choice The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Submitted by: Jeanne Kincaid ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the P.O.Box 1308 accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Portland,Oregon 97207 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 28 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED STATE Measure No. 6 & No. 7 OREGONF Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Election,November 4, 1986 . VOTE NO ON 6 BALLOT TITLE VOTE NO TO EXTREMISM Ballot Measure 6 is an EXTREME proposal to amend Oregon's Con- CONSTITUTIONAL 15°k; SALES TAB stitution.It would prohibit the use of state funds for abortion except to >F'UNbS SCHOOLS, REDUCES!PROP'- prevent the woman's death. IrRTY TAX Think about it. E If this measure passes,no state funds could be used for an abortion: QUESTION»-Shall 5%sales tax funding schools,reduc= • EVEN IF A WOMAN WAS RAPED. ing some property taxes, limiting property tax rates, • EVEN IF A YOUNG GIRL IS THE VICTIM OF INCEST. providing renter's relief,be'imposed? NO • EVEN IF A WOMAN IS PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY ILL. EXPILANATION—Constitutional amendment requires Do you want this kind of EXTREMISM locked into your state constitu 5°�v sales use tart an tan ble p p y, tion? + gi person err with low,• We think most thoughtful Oregonians will agree: This RADICAL income rebate. Provides exemptions. Prohibits similar local taxes. Requires;state,school, cornmunity college MEASURE does not deserve our support. support.at 1985-87 proportion of state budget,plus sal 70%v. VOTE NO TO HIGHER COSTS of net es tax revenue.Monet,net revenue reduces es.pro Proponents of this measure want you to believe it will save tax dollars. erty tax on owner-occupied principle;residencess Pro- But let's look at the facts: vides equivalent renter's relief:Limits property tax rates. • In 1984-85, the state of Oregon paid $323,745 for abortion Continues homeowner;renter relief at 19831evels.Reini'- services—averaging$202.08 for each procedure. bursts tax collectors'collection costs. .. • In that same period,the state paid over$10 million for more than 4,500 pregnancies that were continued to delivery,or,an average ESTIMATE+ OF FINANCIAL .l+l"MCT1 'An estimatQ of$2,195.78 each. of the financial effect of this measure requires explicit. NO.This measure will NOT save money. assumptions about the consumption goods subject to the But dollars are not the only consideration.What about the human costs tax.Depending upon the items the legislature decides to when a victim of rape or incest is forced to carry her pregnancy to term? exempt from taxation(including those items specifically Or when a frightened teenager dies from complications related to an exempted by the measure),the sales tax is expected to illegal abortion? raise between$850 million and U billion in fiscal year VOTE NO TO INJUSTICE 1088-80—Assuming total annual collections of approx- If Ballot Measure 6 passes,it will set up TWO kinds of justice in Oregon. imately$950 trillion,the expected use of revenues would One for people who can afford to pay for their medical care.And one for be as follows: those who can't. Approximately $19 million (assuming a �"peevent dis= While most women will still have the option of choosing an abortion—a Count)will be used to repay business peoglt for'colleCting right guaranteed by the U.S.Constitution—poor women will not. the sales tax; Justice based on the ability to pay.That's just not the American way. Approximately$12 million will be used W pay the state`s VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 6 cost to collect and disburse the',tav The state of Oregon pays for a variety of pregnancy-related services for Approximately$12.5 million will be used to refund the women in need. tax paid by "lower income persons" (assumed to be We think that's the way it should stay. families with a!total ineorrie of$17,500 or less);, Ballot Measure 6 would destroy this even-handed,moral approach to a About;$635 million(oC 74 percent of net revenues)will very serious issue.It would inject government into the personal lives of be distributed'to school districts and`:community Col- many women and their families. leges,In addition to these funds,the state is to apprmri- This measure will not just affect poor women.It will affect anyone who's ate 28,2° of the general Fund budget td the basic a'hoof dependent on the state for their health care or health insurance. support fund And 3.4V to community,tollege operations, We think there are better ways to limit abortions. Such as providing In 1985-8'X,these amounts were$945 million and$1163 RESPONSIBLE SEX EDUCATION and BIRTH CONTROL INFOR- million respectively. MATION TO HELP ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR ABORTION. $230 million will be used far property tax relief on owner•' occupied residences and $41.5 million',will be:used.for payments to renttrs. These two amounts are approx- Submitted by: Jesalee Fosterling, imately,30%v of net estimated revenues from the sales k Executive Director tax. i Planned Parenthood of the Costs for the Senior'Citizen'Property Tax Deferral Columbia/Willamette Program will decrease by approximately$11 million in 3231 S.E.50th St. fiscal year 1988-89.Costs for the Homeowner and Renter Portland,Oregon 97206 Refund Program(HARRP)will decrease by$1.6 million; in 1988-89 and-0 million in 1989-90. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. PARAGRAPH 1.The Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by creating a new article to be known as Article IX-A and to read: Section 1. (1) Not later than January 1, 1988,a state general retail sales and use tax shall be implemented.The general sales and use tax measure shall tax the gross receipts from the sale of or the storage, use or consumption within this state of tangible personal Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 29 i CONTINUED o ATE OGON F Measure No. 7 E property.The Legislative Assembly shall provide by law a method to aside and distributed to school districts for elementary and second- compensate the collectors of the tax for their costs of collection, ary education and to community colleges for operating purposes. accounting and remittance of the tax to the state. (4) Revenues estimated to be equal to thirty percent, after (2)There shall be provided a refund,credit or other means by refunds, credits and administrative costs, of the proceeds of the which amounts estimated by the Legislative Assembly to offset the general retail sales and use tax described in section 1 of this Article sales and use tax paid by lower income persons,as defined by law, shall be set aside and used exclusively to reduce the property tax on are advanced or returned to those persons. owner-occupied residential property providing the property is also (3) The rate of the general sales,and use tax imposed under used as the principle residence by the owner and to provide equiv- subsection(1)of this section shall be five percent. alent relief for renters. (4)The measure described in subsections(1)through(3)of this Section 3.(1)During the first two years of distribution of sales section shall not impose a tax upon the gross,receipts from the sale tax receipts,any school district or community college district with a of,or the storage,use or consumption of any of the following: tax base that including the sales tax receipts would result in an increase in the total operating budget of more than six percent,then (a) Food products for human consumption,except those food the tax base shall be reduced so that the total operating budget could products that are customarily sold for immediate human consump- not increase by an amount more than six percent over the preceding tion. year unless the additional amount is specifically approved by the (b)Medicine,drug,device,appliance or other substance,equip- voters of the district. ment or article. other than food, for use in the diagnosis, cure, (2) The amount of a district's tax base remaining after the mitigation,treatment or prevention of disease or other ailment in reduction during the second year as provided in subsection (1) of humans ordered by a prescription to a pharmacist by a practitioner this section shall be the new tax base for the district.A district shall authorized by law of this or another jurisdiction to issue prescrip- be entitled to growth in its tax base as provided in section 11,Article tions. XI of this Constitution beg-inning with the third year. (c) Water, natural gas, fuel oil, electricity or geothermal (3) Nothing in this section is intended to restrict a district's resources if delivered to consumers through mains, lines, tanks or authority to request a new tax base or special levy as provided in pipes. section 11,Article XI of this Constitution. (d)The sale or lease of real property. Section 4. An amount sufficient to provide homeowner and (e)Gasoline used as a fuel for motor vehicles. renter relief for individuals with incomes of up to$17,500 annually (f) Animal life, or feed for animal life,which is of a kind the as provided in Chapter 310, 1983 Oregon Revised Statutes shall be products of which ordinarily constitute food for human consump- appropriated each year for such relief. tion. Section 5. (1) Following the first full year of distribution of (g)Seed,plants,fertilizer and pesticides for use in a commercial sales tax receipts,and after the reductions provided in subsection(4) agricultural,horticultural or silvicultural activity within or without of section 2 of this Article, the rate of property tax on owner- this state. occupied residential property used as the principle residence by the (h)Tangible personal property that will enter into and become owner,exclusive of that tax levied for bonded indebtedness shall not an ingredient or component part of tangible personal property exceed $15 per $1,000 of true cash value of the property. Market manufactured, processed or fabricated for ultimate sale at retail value shall be used as the basis for computing true cash value. within or without this state. (2) Following the first full year of distribution of sales tax (5) The Legislative Assembly may exempt other items or receipts, the rate of property tax on property not included in transactions not included in subsection(4)of this section. subsection(1)of this section,exclusive of bonded indebtedness shall (6)Notwithstanding section 1,Article IV,section 10,Article VI not exceed $15 per $1,000 of true cash value of the property or section.2,Article XI of this Constitution,except as provided in increased by an amount equal to the rate of tax reduction provided this Article,no general retail sales and use tax upon the sale of or the owner-occupied residential property in subsection(4)of section 2 of storage,use or consumption of tangible personal property or services this Article. shall be imposed by the state or any county,city,district or other municipal corporation or political subdivision of this state. Section 2.(1)For each fiscal year or biennium beg-inning on or after July 1,1987,from the revenues available to the state to defray general state governmental expenditures,the Legislative Assembly shall set aside amounts estimated to be not less than the amounts appropriated to the Basic School Support Fund during the 1985-87 biennium increased or decreased in the same ratio as the changes in the state budget for general state governmental expenditures.The funds shall be distributed to school districts and used exclusively for the support of elementary and secondary education. (2)For each biennium or fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 1987, from the revenues available to the state to defray general state governmental expenditures,the Legislative Assembly shall set aside amounts estimated to be at least equal to the amount appropri- ated for community college operations during the 1985-87 biennium increased or decreased in the same ratio as the changes in the state budget for general state governmental expenditures.The funds shall be used exclusively for the operating budgets for community col- leges. (3)Notwithstanding section 2,Article VIII and sections 3a and 3b,Article IX of this Constitution,in addition to and not in lieu of the amounts set aside under subsections(1)and(2)of this section, revenues estimated to be equal to seventy percent, after refunds, credits and administrative costs,of the proceeds of the general retail sales and use tax described in section 1 of this Article shall be set 30 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 4 . CONTINUED Measure No. 7 OREGONF EXPLANATION ARGUMENT IN FAVOR • Amends Oregon Constitution. Changes method of funding MEASURE 7 HAS NO LOOPHOLES Oregon's grade schools, high schools and community colleges. THE LEGISLATURE CAN'T CHANGE IT Schools are presently funded mainly by property taxes. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 The measure provides a 5%retail sales tax to shift a portion of the support needed to maintain Oregon's schools from property As a constitutional amendment, Measure 7 guarantees taxes to a retail sales tax,and also provides that part of the sales tax that the sales tax rate cannot be raised above 5%. The legislature revenue be used exclusively for property tax relief for residential can't do it. . .the Governor can't do it. . .GUARANTEED! property or equivalent relief for renters. As a constitutional amendment, Measure 7 guarantees • The sales tax shall be implemented by 1988. that local property tax rates on homes cannot be increased above • The sales tax is on sales or purchases of tangible personal 1'/2%of assessed value.The legislature can't do it. . .schools and property and not services. local governments can't do it. GUARANTEED! • Food, prescription drugs, water, fuel, electricity, rent or As a constitutional amendment, Measure 7 guarantees mortgage payments and gasoline are exempt. that no city or county or other local government can enact an add-on • Livestock feed,commercial seed,plants,fertilizer,pesticides local sales tax.The legislature can't do it. . .local voters can't do it and certain property used to make or produce other property are • • .GUARANTEEDI exempt. Any changes to Measure 7 will have to be made by amending • The legislature may exempt other items or transactions. Oregon's Constitution. And that means a statewide vote of all • Directs the Legislature to provide a means for lower income Oregonians. persons to obtain refund on sales tax paid and a method for retailers MEASURE 7 HAS NO LOOPHOLES! to be reimbursed for their costs of collecting and remitting the tax. MEASURE 7 IS TAMPER-PROOF • Seventy(70%)percent of the sales tax proceeds are used to THAT'S GUARANTEED! replace property tax dollars previously spent on schools. • Thirty (30%) percent of the sales tax proceeds are spent to VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 reduce the rate of property tax on principal residences and to provide equivalent relief to renters. Prohibits any other state or local general sales tax on sales of Submitted by: Mark Nelson property or services. The Oregon Committee Requires that the property tax relief program for homeowners 867 Liberty NE and renters with incomes of less than$17,500 be preserved. Salem,OR 97301 To make the funding change, the measure contains these specifics: (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) • In the first two years that sales tax revenues are distributed,a school or community college may levy within its tax base no more The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- than would allow an increase of six percent in its total budget for ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the operations,except as specifically approved by the voters. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. • After the first full year's distribution of sales tax revenues, the total rate on a principal residence may be no more than$15 per $1000 of true cash value,exclusive of levies to pay bond debt. • After the first full year's distribution of sales tax revenues, the total operating rate on other property may be no more than$15 per$1000 of true cash.value increased by the rate of reduction given exclusively to homesteads. • The same amount of state general fund revenues must be spent on grade and high schools and community colleges as was spent in 1985-1987 plus or minus the change in the rate of general state spending since the 1985-1987 biennium. i Committee Members: Appointed by: Senator Margie Hendriksen Secretary of State Ronald Chastain Secretary of State George Starr Secretary of State • John Danielson Chief Petitioners Mark Nelson Chief Petitioners (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 31 CONTINUED Measure No. 7 STATE F ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MEASURE 7 MEANS REAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF STOP SCHOOL CLOSURES VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 STABILIZE SCHOOL FUNDING Measure 7 GUARANTEES IN THE CONSTITUTION VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 that sales tax dollars will be used for education and property tax Oregonians are proud of our national reputation for our clean relief.A constitutional guarantee cannot be changed by the Legisla- environment,our Bottle Bill,our public beaches,the livability of our ture.It can only be changed by a vote of the people. cities. • 70% of the dollars are dedicated to schools and community But articles in the New York Times,the Washington Post and colleges to reduce the property taxes now used in their operat- the Wall Street Journal about our schools closing for lack of funds is ing budgets. an embarrassment to us all. That's not good.for Oregon and her • 30%of the dollars are dedicated to additional homeowner and future.And that's not good for our children. renter relief. Measure 7 corrects this problem.Measure 7 imposes a 5%retail • These percentages are locked into the constitution. sales tax with 70% of the revenue constitutionally dedicated to MEASURE 7 LIMITS TAX RATE ON HOMES to no reduce property taxes for schools and 30%dedicated exclusively for more than 1'/2% ($15 per$1,000 value) for your total tax bill for additional residential property tax relief.As a consequence,most of local governments'operating purposes(cities,counties,school,fire, the money for schools will be collected from non-property tax and water districts, ports). Measure 7 works because it replaces sources. property taxes with other revenues and guarantees that tax rates on With most of the funding guaranteed, voters will be able to homes won't exceed$15 per$1000 or 1 1/2%. concentrate on the quality of their schools.Not just keeping school MEASURE 7 LIMITS TAX RATE ON BUSINESSES to doors open.Oregon's school children and Oregon's economic devel- no more than $15 per $1,000 value (the limit on homes) plus the opment and Oregon's national reputation should not be threatened amount of tax rate reduction given homes from the 30% dedicated by school closure. funds. Because Measure 7 provides a stable source of school financ- Measure 7 means real property tax relief: ing. . . ' • 58%property tax relief estimated for homes. VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 7 • 28%estimated for all other property. • Guaranteed relief for renters. Submitted by Mark Nelson • NO SHIFT in tax burden from business to individuals. The Oregon Committee • Oregon finally has a fair, responsible plan to provide tax 867 Liberty NE relief to those who pay the tax. Salem,OR 97301 VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Submitted by: Mark Nelson The Oregon Committee The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- 867 Liberty NE ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Salem,OR 97301 accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. a 32 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 7 OREGONE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR GUARANTE&PERMANENT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF MEASURE 7 TREATS WORKING PEOPLE FAIRLY VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 Beware of other measures on the ballot that are billed as Most sales tax measures are unfair to low and middle income property tax relief programs. They all have provisions where your earners,but Measure 7 is different.Ballot Measure 7 exempts property taxes can be increased to current or higher levels.Measure most necessities of life and all services. That means most 7 is the only measure on this year's ballot that absolutely guaran- purchases made by average families would not be taxed. tees property taxes will never again be allowed to reach their present Specifically, food purchases, utilities, rent or mortgage pay- level. ments,medical supplies,and gasoline for motor vehicles are exempt. Measure 7 provides no property taxing authority. Voters will Services ranging from the appliance repairman to the local physi- still be required to approve local government levies.However,if the cian are tax-free purchases too. total tax rate reaches$15 per thousand dollars of value on homes Two other provisions are included so that the tax will be fair to new programs could be added only by discarding some of the old low income Oregonians.First,refunds or tax credits are provided ones. The effect will be more efficiency because each unit of for low income persons to offset the tax they would be required to government will have to establish specific priorities. pay.Second,current homeowner and renter relief is guaranteed in This property tax limit is guaranteed in the constitution.It can the Constitution.It cannot be changed by the Legislature.It only changed by a vote of the people,not the Legislature. can only be changed by a vote of the people. Guarantee permanent property tax relief. Unlike the property tax which must be paid whether or not an individual is working,Measure 7 allows individuals to determine for Vote YES on Measure 7 themselves the size of their tax bill and when it is to be paid. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 Submitted by: Mark Nelson The Oregon Committee Oregon Education Association • 867 Liberty Street N.E. Salem,OR 97301 Submitted by: Mark Nelson (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The Oregon Committee 867 Liberty NE Salem,OR 97301 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. i k I I• Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 33 CONTINUED Measure No. 7 OREGON ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MEASURE 7 GUARANTEES RENTER RELIEF VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 See What You Save Measure 7 GUARANTEES IN THE CONSTITUTION Fill in the worksheet that applies to you to see what you'll save when that 30%of the sales tax receipts must be dedicated to homeowner you vote YES on Measure 7. and RENTER relief:Constitutional guarantees cannot be changed HOMEOWNERS'SALES TAX WORKSHEET by the Legislature.They can only be changed by a vote of the people. Other ballot measures provide no relief to renters. Other 1. Monthly take-home income: measures set the state to cut services, raise taxes and increase (Including net salary, interest, dividends, pensions, social fees. Measure 7 assures renters will receive relief equivalent to the security and alimony) ...................:...$ amount of relief given homeowners from the dedicated 30% of the 2. Monthly purchases exempt from sales tax: sales tax receipts. (Include: savings; food from the grocery store; mortgage pay- ments; utilities; car and all other loan payments; auto fuel; LOW-INCOME CREDITS are CONSTITUTIONALLY prescription drugs and medical and dental costs;all insurance GUARANTEED.Low-income households will receive a tax rebate premiums;child care;child support;tuition;attorney and CPA for the sales tax that they pay, and still receive equivalent renter fees;IRA's,stocks,bonds,mutual funds) ....... 2 relief. 3. Spending subject to sales tax: PRESERVES HARRP. Measure 7 CONSTITUTIONALLY Subtract Line 2 from Line 1 ................. 3 GUARANTEES that money will be appropriated for the Home- 4. Monthly sales tax:Multiply Line 3 by.05 ...... 4 owners and Renters Relief Program. 5. Annual sales tax:Multiply Line 4 by 12 ........ 5 Measure 7 is a fair,responsible plan to provide tax relief to all 6. 1985-86 home property tax paid .............. 6 Oregonians. 7. Property tax reduction savings: MEASURE 7 MEANS: Multiply Line 6 by.58 ...................... . 7 TAX RELIEF FOR RENTERS. . .GUARANTEED! 8. NET TAX SAVINGS:Subtract Line 5 8 from Line 7. ............................... REBATES FOR LOW-INCOME OREGONIANS. . . HOMEOWNERS SAVE! GUARANTEED! SAVING HARRP. . .GUARANTEED!! VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 7 ALL GUARANTEED IN THE CONSTITUTION Assumptions VOTE YES ON MEASURE 7 1) Monthly take-home (net) pay (line 1) does not include all possible sources of monthly cash income.It is only a represen- tative listing of major sources of cash income. Submitted by: Mark Nelson 2) The effective monthly sales tax rate in the worksheet(line 4)is The Oregon Committee actually.0476 when the payment of sales tax out of"spending 867 Liberty Street N.E. subject to sales tax"funds is considered. Salem,OR 97301 3) The worksheets assume that any income tax liability that may be due on income other than wages will be withheld from (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) monthly take-home pay.Accordingly,spending subject to sales tax has not been reduced by income taxes. 4) Since income taxes in excess of withholding have not been The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- considered, no distinction has been made between individuals ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the who itemize and individuals who do not itemize. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Ron Chastain Consulting Economist Submitted by: Mark Nelson The Oregon Committee 867 Liberty N.E. Salem,OR 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 34 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED f Measure '] STATE OF No. / OREGON ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION RENTERS'SALES TAX WORKSHEET Vote NO on the Sales Tax Measure 1. Monthly take-home income: Measure#7 means Craps for the Citizens (Including net salary, interest, dividends, pensions, social security and alimony) ...................... It is a tax increase, disguised as a tax reduction. Don't be $ 1 2. Monthly purchases exempt from sales tax: fooled.Cost of government taxes increase overall.(Include: savings; food from the grocery store; mortgage pay- It is an unfair tax.Individuals will pay in 64%of the money from the tax. But they will get back only 30% of the proceeds as mscri utilities; car and all other loan payments; auto fuel; residential tax reduction or relief—that is 30%of what is left after prescription drugs and medical and dental costa;all insurance the considerable cost of collecting is paid.Tourists will pay less than premiums;child care;child support;tuition;attorney and CP 2 this new tax costs to collect.And absentee landowners will receive fees;IRA's,stocks,bonds,mutual funds) ....... three times more relief than tourists pay in;but these out-of-staters 3. Spending subject to sales tax: won't pay the sales tax here. Subtract Line 2 from Line 1 ................. 3 The tax is regressive. Many individuals in middle income 4. Monthly sales tax:Multiply.Line 3 by.05 ...... 4 brackets will pay in a higher percentage of their income than will the 5. Annual sales tax:Multiply Line 4 by 12 ...... 5 well-to-do,as studies of this kind of tax in other states have shown. 6. Monthly rent .............................. 6 There is no permanent guarantee the tax will be limited to 7. Renter refund:Multiply Line 6 by.55 ......... 7 5t rate,just that it cannot be less than 5C 8. NET TAX SAVINGS:Subtract Line 5 It is the same new tax voters turned down by nearly 4 to 1 in from Line 7 ............................... 8 September of 1985. The only change is in distribution,not in the RENTERS SAVEI sales tax itself. VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 7 It is a pig-in-a-poke.The legislature is left to write the actual tax bill in the future. Assumptions It guarantees that it is possible for school expenditures to 1) Monthly take-home (net) pay (line 1) does not include all double every 12 years. possible sources of monthly cash income.It is only a represen- It hamstrings law enforcement,fire protection,mental tative listing of major sources of cash income. health,prison,higher education and other governmental serv- 2) The effective monthly sales tax rate in the worksheet(line 4)is ices supported by state and local general funds. actually.0476 when the payment of sales tax out of"spending subject to sales tax"funds is considered. Submitted by Phil Mitchell,Co-Chair 3) The worksheets assume that any income tax liability that may Consumers Opposing Sales Tax(Cost) be due on income other than wages will be withheld from pp g monthly take-home pay.Accordingly,spending subject to sales 333 SE 45th tax has not been reduced-by income taxes. Portland,OR 97215 4) Since income taxes in excess of withholding have not been considered,no distinction has been made between individuals (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS who itemize and individuals who do not itemize. 251.255.) Ron Chastain Consulting Economist 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. Submitted by: Mark Nelson The Oregon Committee 867 Liberty NE Salem,OR 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. a Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 35 CONTINUED ITITE Measure No. 7 0 EGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION The Oregon State Grange,as has been its consistent policy for A SALES TAX IS STILL A SALES TAX!! over half a century, is unremittingly opposed to the sales tax It is double taxation in its rankest form.Money taken by sales concept.This form of taxation is inequitable and regressive in that tax is money already taxed by income tax. It takes the highest it shifts the burden of taxation from corporations and the wealthy to percentage bite from lower income families who most likely spend the shoulders of low and middle income taxpayers. most of their money in Oregon.To the extent that it would lower Now,for the eighth time since 1933,repudiated again and again property taxes, the biggest winners would be corporate property by the voters, this sordid tax scheme has been hauled once more , owners who don't live in Oregon. from its much-trampled grave. LET'S NOT LET CORPORATE PROPERTY OWNERS OFF The OEA, in presenting this warmed-over hash, claims it is THE HOOK. `new and different'.Nothing could be further from the truth.Theirs Real and appropriate property tax relief should not be an across is the same old sales tax,regardless of the face they'd like to put on the board limitation,but rather to grant a low end exemption(like it. income tax)to home value,with a comparable rebate to renters. Among other considerations, the Grange is concerned about Short of nationalizing the major industries and financial rural Oregon,where property values are lower and tax rates consid- institutions and using the profits from those enterprises to fund all erably less than those pertaining in urban centers. These areas social needs,there is only one other thing that will help the Oregon would get little benefit from the property tax offered,while having to economy: pay the same sales tax as Oregonians in the commercial and STOP THE MASSIVE HEMORRHAGE BEING SIPHONED industrial cities.Seven counties already have tax rates below 1.5% OFF BY THE PENTAGON. and eight others are at 1.8%or less. Most of your Federal Income Tax goes to Militarism.Not just Like the lately deceased sales tax measure in May,the current the"defense"budget(current operation and purchases),'but much proposal offers a sop to farmers in seed and fertilizer exemptions. more:all C.I.A.operations—Thirty to forty BILLION in foreign Like its predecessors,however,it would tax farm equipment,baling aid — The major portion of space research — Entire Veterans wire, and a hundred and one other essential production needed Administration—and all military retirement costs.Not to mention items. Oregon farmers, already hurt by low markets, depreciated a major portion of the interest on the national debt. prices, and the unfavorable value of the dollar would pay an Nearly TWO BILLION A YEAR IS SKIMMED OFF THE TOP estimated$7'/2 million in sales taxes.Many family farms,already on Ne Ne OREGON 'S CITIZENS'SPENDABLE INCOME,ON A ONE the brink of insolvency, would be pushed into bankruptcy. Rural WAY TRIP TO THE PENTAGON!!(excess over what may find its shopping centers would soon.follow. back). The sales tax is bad, not only for rural residents, but for all way Oregonians. It would discourage new industry, eliminate an es Instead of trying to squeeze more money from Oregon workers mated 15,000 Oregon jobs now held in lieu of the fact that Oregon n who have already taken pay cuts,we must stop and reverse the arms race.DEMAND NOW:STOP ALL NUCLEAR TESTING.As of has no sales tax,damage small business,and devastate the unem- ployed,as well as senior citizens on low,fixed income. this writing,the U.S.S.R.has refrained from detonating any nuclear Fortunately there's an alternative to the regressive,unfair sales warheads for a full year.Our response has been at least ten nuclear tax. The Oregon State Grange urges voters to approve the Home- explosions.NO STAR WARS.The Reagan Administration alone is stead Exemption and its companion funding measure.Ballot Meas- literally hell-bent on moving the arms race to space. ures No.11 and 12 would reduce property taxes for homeowners and Congress can stop the arms race any time by cutting off funds. renters substantially, accomplishing this WITHOUT A SALES But if you can't change the Congressman's mind, change the TAX by closing loopholes and forcing the corporations and the Congressman!We must elect ONLY Representatives and Senators affluent to pay their fair,share.You have the alternative!We urge who ate solidly pledged to stop funding the arms race. We must you to vote a resounding NO on ballot Measure No.7. support every effort to lessen the threat of nuclear war.In essence, Oregon is being exploited as a colony of the Pentagon.If even a part of this outrageous loss of funds could be stopped there would be Submitted by: Morton V.Wolverton,Master plenty of money to fund schools and all social needs without any OREGON STATE GRANGE sales tax and with a re-distribution of property tax burden as well. 1313 SE 12th Avenue Portland,Oregon 97214 Submitted by: Ed Hemmingaon,District Organizer (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) COMMUNIST PARTY U.S.A., OREGON DISTRICT PO BOX 8151 Portland,Oregon 97207 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- PO Box 372 ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Albany,Oregon 97321 accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. PO Box 1250 Springfield,Oregon 97479 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 36 Official 1966 General Voters'Pamphlet t Measure No. 7 0 SIAIE EGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION By-Ed FADELEY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON WHAT A DEAL!But not for the taxpayers! OPPOSES THE SALES TAX ` A Sales Tax in Oregon I Two and one half million Oregonians are losers under this Would Mean More Oregonians scheme. Would Pay More Taxes The only winners are those whose salaries will be paid from the VOTE NO ON THE SALES TAX nearly one thousand million dollars of tax revenue from this new tax — plus a few thousand wealthy folks and the largest THE SALES TAX IS UNFAIR.The sales tax shifts the burden of landowners. taxation from those more able to pay to those less able to pay. It Homeowners and renters would pay in 64% of the tax and be means that everytime a mother buys a pair of shoes for her child,she guaranteed only 30%of its net proceeds in relief.Put another way, is going to pay a tax. Meanwhile, this measure gives millions of over the long term,homeowners and renters would pay in more than dollars in tax relief to Oregon's wealthiest individuals and largest $600 million each year to get about$270 million back. corporations. THINK TOURISTS would be the ones who pay? THINK THE SALES TAX IS BAD FOR OUR SCHOOLS. Even though AGAIN.Tourists would pay in$27 million but the direct admin- money raised by the sales tax goes to school districts, there is no istrative costs to collect the sales tax would be more than $30 constitutional guarantee of equitable distribution.School districts million. Less than the cost of collection would come from the are going to be fighting each other for distribution of sales tax tourists. More than 97% would come from us. Besides, absentee money.You and those in your school district could pay more in sales landowners would receive relief,but only Oregonians would pay in. taxes to the state than you get back. Schools could double their dollar property tax levy every 12 THE SALES TAX MEANS MORE OREGONIANS WILL PAY years after the start of this program WITHOUT ANY VOTE OF MORE TAXES.The state will have to set up another bureaucracy THE PEOPLE. (The measure guarantees a 6% increase com- to administer the sales tax. pounded annually.) OREGON JOBS WILL BE LOST.Each state on Oregon's borders This would increase Oregonians' overall taxes by$1 billion a has a sales tax.With a sales tax in Oregon out-of-state shoppers will year without a further vote.Don't be fooled by the 1 1/2%bait. not have good reason to come here to shop.Oregon businesses will be Cities,counties,fire districts,etc.would lose$80 million every hurt and Oregon workers will lose their jobs. year compared with their existing resources but would get none of OREGON SMALL BUSINESS WILL BE HURT BY A SALES the sales tax proceeds.State government is hamstrung,too.But the TAX.Small businesses will lose competitively against big corpora- special interest that put this on the ballot is guaranteed increases at tions. They have less flexibility than big corporations in making every turn.Very one-sided! adjustments to recoup extra costs and lost income resulting from the This is a regressive tax,less fair.People with average incomes sales tax.Also,unlike big landholding corporation,many of which will pay a higher percentage of their income than will people with are owned and controlled by out-of-state interests,Oregon's small largest incomes. businesses will likely get no tax relief because they often rent the TRUST WHO? The sales tax law will be written by the land and buildings where they are located. legislature,loopholes and all.So will the formula for distributing the THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE.'Measure 11 constitutionally money. exempts 50% of the value of your home,with a$25,000 exemption The tax is bad for economic development, adding to the limit,from property taxes.Measure 12 restructures Oregon's income cost of any new construction or expansion and discriminating in taxes to make up for the lost revenue resulting from the home local tax rates. exemption. But the vast majority of both individuals and small ANOTHER JOKER is in this deck!Part of what you pay in businesses will pay less taxes. Measures 11 and 12 mean that the first year will not come back until the second year.But you'll pay Oregonians will be taxed on the ability to pay. in anew the second year, always lagging behind. And what comes THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON IS OPPOSED TO back will be subject to substantial shrinkage. So, overall, taxes THE SALES TAX BECAUSE IT IS A BAD TAX:It is unfair,it is increase. bad for our schools, and it means more Oregonians will pay more Join me.VOTE NO. taxes.There is alternative. VOTE NO ON 7.VOTE YES ON 11 AND 12. Submitted by: Edward Fadeley Paid for by Submitted by: Gilbert B.Campbell,Co-Chairman Fadeley and Fadeley,Attorneys No Sales Tax Committee 777 High St.,Eugene,OR 97401 Democratic Party of Oregon PO Box 15057 z (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Salem,OR 97309 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 37 --_-_-_-_- _---------- CONTINUED STITE OF Neas ure No. V OREGON _ Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General Election,November 4, 1986. BALLOT TITLE PROHIBITS MANDATORY LOCAL MEASURED TELEPHONE SERVICE EXCEPT:MOBILE PHONE SERVICE' QUESTION—.Shall Public Utility Commissioner be YES p prohibited f rom requiring local measured telephone serv- ice except for land,marine or air mobile service? NO EXPLANATION Proposed law prohibits!Public Util it y Commissioner from zequiring telephone customers to pay for local exchange service on a mandatory measured service basis. "Measured service" means charging fox local service based upon number,length,distance or time ofcalls, or corrtbinatinn thereof. Mandatary measured service farilatsd,marine,aix mobile phone service or local exchange service resold at a profit is not prohibited. Coxnmissionex may not take action, including local exchange btaun-ary changes,circumventing this Act. AN ACT EXPLANATION Relating to Public Utilities This measure prohibits the Public Utility Commissioner from Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: requiring telephone customers to pay for local exchange telephone service by any method based upon number of calls, length of calls, distance,time of day or any combination of those factors.Excluded SECTION 1. (1)The Public Utility Commissioner shall be prohib- ited from requiring any telephone customer or class of customers to re from this restriction are land,marine air mobile telephone service and local exchange telephone service resold at a profit. pay for local exchange telephone service,or any portion thereof,on a The Public Utility Commissioner is also prohibited from mandatory measured service basis. changing local exchange telephone service boundaries or taking any (2) "Measured service" means charging for local exchange other action if the change or action would have the effect of evading telephone service based upon number of calls, length of calls, these restrictions. distance,time of day,or any combination thereof. SECTION 2.Nothing in this Act is intended to prohibit the Public Utility Commissioner from requiring telephone customers to pay on Committee Members: Appointed by: a mandatory measured service basis for: Larry Huss Secretary of State a)Land,marine,or air mobile service. Robert P.Douglas Secretary of State b)Local exchange telephone service resold at a profit. Eric Stachon Chief Petitioner Jim Bernau Chief Petitioner SECTION 3. The Public Utility Commissioner shall not change Marion Embick Members of Committee , boundaries of local exchange service areas nor take any other actions if such changes or actions have the effect of circumventing Section 1 (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation J: of this Act. of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) i k- I i 38 J `^ Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet i CONTINUED Measure No. 8 EGO F ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR SENIOR CITIZENS NEED AFFORDABLE PHONE SERVICE Oregon Small Businesses Urge a Yes Vote on 8 Senior citizens are heavily dependent upon the telephone to Stop Mandatory Local Measured Phone Service E meet their daily needs. The phone is a necessity — not a conve- nience—for the elderly.Whether it's contacting family,friends,the Small businesses and their employees are the engine of Oregon's doctor,the church,or a helping agency, senior citizens depend on economy.These job-creators are very sensitive to escalating costs, the phone. however. A recent survey by the American Association of Retired Per- Instead of assisting small businesses by reducing their telephone sons found that more than 2/3 of the elderly surveyed indicated that costs,the Public Utility Commissioner,Gene Maudlin,and Pacific the telephone is more important to them now than when they were Northwest Bell attempted to force all Oregon businesses to pay for younger. local calls on a measured basis(similar to long-distance). SENIOR CITIZENS OPPOSE MANDATORY MEASURED Small businesses fought the PUC over a three-year period to stop PHONE SERVICE the PUC Order implementing Mandatory LMS. This initiative is the culmination of the work done by thousands of small business Mandatory local measured phone service would force custom- owners,their employees and customers. ers to pay for each and every local phone call. Without question, pacific Northwest Bell wants Mandatory LMS so they can increase mandatory measured service would have a devastating impact on the amount of money they collect from local telephone use. low and moderate income seniors.The ability of seniors to commu- nicate with each another would be severely restricted. Here's how they plan to do this: • By pricing according to usage rather than per line, telephone AGENCY SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY WOULD BE company profits will accelerate because people are increasing usage THREATENED at a faster rate than they are adding lines. Pacific Northwest Bell claims that it doesn't have plans to • Usage-based pricing will enable the telephone company to charge make measured service mandatory for residential customers . . . separately for services that are now included in the line charge, that it only wanted to make it mandatory for its business customers. thereby increasing revenues. Even if this were true, the impact on seniors would still be Mandatory LMS doesn't make sense for the following reasons: severe.Many local agencies are heavily dependent on the phone to 1. It would harm many small businesses and reduce employment. provide services to the elderly.These agencies include Area Agencies 2. Optional Measured Service is already available to those who want on Aging, Retired Senior Volunteer Programs, and United Way to subscribe for that service.In fact,the proposed Mandatory LMS agencies. rates were 30%higher than the Optional rates. For the above reasons, we strongly urge your YES VOTE on 3. All telephone subscribers would have to pay more because the Measure 8! annual costs of measuring and billing all local business calls are $2,788,548.00. Submitted by: Eric Stachon 4. The actual costs of usage are so low,it isn't worth measuring local usage. The costs of the local telephone system remain almost the United Seniors United St same regardless of usage. Salem,OR 97303 5. Pacific Northwest Bell talked out of both sides of their mouths when they proposed this so-called cost-based,"you pay for what you Portland Gray Panthers 1819 NW Everett use scheme. Portland,OR 97209 For example: fk Oregon State Council of • "Hunting",the ability for incoming calls to hunt up to the next Senior Citizens available line,cost less than 90 cents per line per month to provide, 840 Jefferson St yet PNB requested a hunting rate of$14.00 per line per month. Salem,OR 97303 • The Mandatory LMS plan required calls to be billed by rounding UP to the next full minute.If you made a 2-and-a-half-minute call, (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) you would pay for 3 minutes of use.PNB stood to collect$3,709,000 more than they should with this billing procedure. The reason why Oregon small businesses have taken the initiative route is because there was no other way to stop the Public Utility The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Commissioner and Pacific Northwest Bell. ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Help protect Oregon small businesses by voting Yes on Measure 8. Submitted by: Jim Bernau,Oregon Director National Federation of Independent Business 707 13th St.S.E. f Salem,Oregon 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 39 CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 8 OREGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR CUB SUPPORTS MEASURE 8 OSPIRG URGES YOU TO VOTE YES ON 8 TO VOTE YES ON 8 STOP MANDATORY LOCAL MEASURED PHONE STOP MANDATORY LOCAL MEASURED PHONEI SERVICE SERVICE LOCAL PHONE BILLS HAVE SKYROCKETED MANDATORY LOCAL MEASURED PHONE SERVICE. . . Local phone bills for consumers have skyrocketed since the A DREAM FOR THE PHONE COMPANY . . . A NIGHTMARE break up of AT&T. In Portland, residential customers of Pacific FOR CONSUMERS Northwest Bell have seen their bills increase over 50%in just 2 years Local measured phone service is a controversial pricing scheme in . . .with no end in sight! which consumers are charged for local phone service the way we pay for MEASURED SERVICE. . .A PAY PHONE IN YOUR HOME? long distance service. Under measured service, you pay for each and Local measured service is a way of billing I for each and eve every local call based on the length of time you talk,the distance within Y g Y every the local calling area,and the time of day.Measured service is an option local phone call based on the length of the call,the distance in the for many consumers in Oregon. local calling area, and the time of day. Measured service is like MANDATORY MEASURED SERVICE GIVES YOU NO having a pay phone in your home! CHOICE!IT WOULD BE FORCED UPON YOU! Local measured service is currently an option for many residen- For years,telephone companies have tried to make local measured tial customers around the state.Pacific Northwest Bell has tried to service mandatory. In cities like Chicago and New York, they have make measured service mandatory for its business customers.Many succeeded. Pacific Northwest Bell has tried for over 3 years to make observers believe that once measured service becomes mandatory for measured service mandatory for its "business"customers. We believe businesses,residential customers would be next. that if measured service became mandatory for business, the phone CONSUMERS DON'T WANT MEASURED SERVICE company would force it on residential customers next. Over the last 8 years,Pacific Northwest-Bell has aggressively •MANDATORY MEASURED SERVICE IS UNFAIR tried to get residential customers to"voluntarily"switch to optional Pack Northwest Bell claims measured service is fair because you measured service. PNB has underpriced measured service while "Pay for what you use."However,this is not true for telephones.Unlike steadily increasing the price of flat rates. Despite this deliberate gas or electricity, nothing is "used up"when you make a phone call. pricing strategy to make measured service appear more"attractive", Nearly all the costs of the phone system are "fixed". Once the phone few customers have chosen to switch to measured service. system is in place,customer usage has very little impact on costs to the Since 1978,Portland customers of Pacific Northwest phone company. Bell have seen flat rates increase almost$13 per month.The The phone company claims that light phone users subsidize heavy basic measured service rate has increased less than$7 per Phone users.This may sound nice,but it just isn't true. month in the same time period.Yet less than 10%of PNB's p *LMS IS NOT COST BASED customers have switched from flat rates to basic measured Pacific Northwest Bell claims mandatory LMS is part industry move to"coat based"pricing necessary because of the break an in k up service. of AT&T. "Cost based" pricing is supposed to charge for services Consumers want affordable flat rate phone servicel according to the cost to provide each service. Consumers don't want measured service!" But mandatory LMS was part of the AT&T corporate strategy long MANDATORY MEASURED SERVICE MUST BE STOPPED before the break up.An internal AT&T document distributed to local Measured service has been a corporate goal at Pacific North- Bell companies in 1978 set out the measured service strategy, which west Bell long before the AT&T break up.Consumers have shown a Pacific Northwest Bell has been following ever since. strong dislike for measured service as an option.Imagine the public While mandatory measured service would charge customers for outcry if measured service were to become mandatory! their usage,this does not mean LMS is"cost based."Under PNB's Mandatory local measured service would increase the mandatory LMS plan, a number of services would be priced phone bills of many Oregonians(families,seniors,the hand- above cost, including the charge for each call. Public Utility Commissioner Gene Maudlin admitted this in his original pro-LMS icapped,churches,non-profit service organizations). ruling. Mandatory local measured service would also mean a HE REAL REASON PNB WANTS MANDATORY LMS loss of personal privacy. Do you want the phone company Mandatory local measured service gives the phone company a keeping a record of everyone you call? tremendous opportunity to increase its revenues and its profits. In Consumers should not be forced onto mandatory mess- addition,measured service provides the phone company with a ured service!Pacific Northwest Bell"claims"that it has no plans clever way to disguise rate,increases.By increasing per call charges to make measured service mandatory for residential customers. If by just a few cents,the phone company would reap millions in added this is the case,the phone company should be supporting Measure 8. revenues. PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM THE THREAT OF Of course,Pacific Northwest Bell wouldn't dare tell customers the MANDATORY MEASURED SERVICE real reason for mandatory measured service. That's why the phone company has promoted the"pay for what you use"myth. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 8 STOP MANDATORY MEASURED PHONE SERVICE!!VOTE YES ON 8!! Submitted by: Eric Stachon Submitted by: Eric Stachon Citizens Utility Board of Oregon(CUB) Oregon State Public Interest 2637 SW Water Research Group(OSPIRG) Portland,OR 97201 027 SW Arthur Portland,OR 97201 (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 40 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet C_0_N_TIN_U_E_D_ STATE Measure No. 8 & No. 9 OR GONE ARGUMENT �N FAVOR � Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General Election,November 4, 1986. VOTE YES ON 8 TO STOP MANDATORY MEASURED BALLOT TITLE PHONE SERVICE What Ballot Measure 8 Will Do AMENDS ;CONSTITU I ION. LIMITS Passage of Ballot Measure 8 will prohibit Oregon's Public P 9 R;T y TAX R A T E S AN 17 Utility Commissioner from forcing telephone customers onto man- ASS89511f�;VALUE . INCREASES datory local measured service(LMS).Mandatory LMS would force YES❑ you to pay for each and every local phone call the way you pay for <�tUl✓STION Shall ctnstituton set maximum property tax rags{new or increased rates uire voter a roval). l i long distance calls. tax pp al% _asssed prertyue i rtcreases? The History of Mandatory Measured Service in Oregon D,XPI.A►NAYIE)rlT-RepiaeeS Oregon Constitution, In July 1983, Pacific Northwest Bell first filed for mandatory Article section 11 Sets maximum property tax rate LMS for its non-residential customers—including businesses,no for 188 (lesser of 2%gaaPasu�n value or July,1985 rate) profit groups, churches,social service agencies,and schools. Origi- and-following years {lesser of I1/avjo assessed value tar nally scheduled to go into effect in<hily 1984,it was delayed several Jul -'19$5 rate) New or increased Pro pert�r tax rate times until July 1986. Each delay was the result of strong public requires approval by.majority of voter&voting,,with too opposition to mandatory LMS. annual olectiatis permitted Specifies exemptions Lirn- In September 1985, OSPIRG and the Oregon chapter of the ite snnW assessed Yalue increase to 2%. IJiStributes National Federation of Independent Business filed an initiative 18$7'pmperty tax revenues :to taxing units in $ame petition to prohibit mandatory measured service. Before a single proportions as 18$8 signature was collected on the petition,Public Utility Commissioner D,STI1i TE ' F1lhlANl;I.a►L FET—Tle impact Gene Maudlin suddenly cancelled his mandatory LMS implements- tsfthe passagtE of this measure is based upon existing law's. tion order. Maudlin admitted that public opposition to mandatory and appropttiatfoxt levels in effect on August 6 1986,In LMS was the reason he cancelled his order.Pacific Northwest Bell addition to a' reyertub impact on local governm ental immediately declared mandatory LMS a"dead"issue. gr�itg, psssage of;this'measure will have the following MANDATORY MEASURED SERVICE IS NOT"DEAD" financial impa ct on state government: Pacific Northwest Bell and Public Utility Commissioner Gene 14ameowne,r-and Reciter Refund Pk6gratn(HARAP)iv111 Maudlin are both on record as still supporting mandatory measured not decrease iri 198 , but,because of the red a, in service. If public opposition were to diminish, an order to "re PmAey •taxeSr !HAItRP costs 'wuill decrease I by create"mandatory LMS could come as quickly as Maudlin's order approximately$1 WI Ion in ti al year 198$89 and by to cancel. app>wzixirpatoly$1>$'million in 1989-90.! MANDATORY LMS MUST BE STOPPED. . Costs for •the` Senior Citizen'•Property 7'ax Deferral ONCE AND FOR ALL Pxogram will•tleereme by apptoximately $4 million in Ballot Measure 8 will protect Oregon consumers from the and�$'S tahltgn m 1988-88. threat of mandatory LMS. . .for good! In addition, Measure 8 in p�pe?rtytaxes mans less personal income prevents Oregon telephone companies from"shrinking"local calling tax deelucttorls'This•means personal income taxes would areas. . .scheme which would turn many current local phone calls �nereaae. Comer&tertCOme taxes axe eStitnated to into long distance calls. increase b3'approximately$2 million in:1987-8$and$3:5 BALLOT MEASURE 8 WILL PROTECT AFFORDABLE tntllion in 18$$ 89, and personal income taxes will PHONE SERVICE increase approximately$11,5 million in'18$7»8$and$20 BALLOT MEASURE 8 WILL STOP MANDATORY millron z, 19$I3-89. MEASURED SERVICE VOTE YES ON 8 AN ACT Submitted by: Eric Stachon Oregonians for Affordable Phone Service Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: 019 SW Arthur Portland,OR 97201 Section 11, Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Oregon is repealed, and the following section is adopted in lieu (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS thereof. 251.255.) Section 11. (1)(a) The maximum rate of ad valorum taxes levied against any property for the fiscal year beginning July 1,1987, shall not exceed two percent of the assessed value of such property, The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- or the rate levied for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the whichever is less. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. (b) Revenues produced by ad valorum taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, shall be distributed among taxing units in the same proportions as existed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, NO ARGUMENTS OPPOSING THIS BALLOT MEA- 1986. SURE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF (c)The maximum rate of ad valorum taxes levied against any STATE. property for the fiscal year beginning July 1,1988,and for each fiscal year thereafter, shall not exceed one and one-half percent of the assessed value of such property,or the rate levied for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985,whichever is less. (2)The limitation imposed by subsection(1)shall not apply to: Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 41 7 CONTINUED OR TE OF Measure No. 9 GON (a) Ad Valorum taxes or special assessments levied to pay EXPLANATION bonded indebtedness or interest thereon. (b)Non-operating serial levies that exist on July 1, 1986,and extend beyond July 1,1987. Amends Oregon Constitution. Limits the ability of state and (3)The assessed value of any property shall not increase in any local governments to raise revenues from property taxes. Repeals one year by more than two percent above the prior year's assessed constitutional method of determining tax bases for school districts, value. counties,cities,and other taxing units.Enables taxing units to levy (4)All property sold,purchased,newly constructed,improved, property taxes based on the lesser of 1985 rate or a percentage or subject to change of ownership of eligibility for a specially limitation. assessed value subsequent to the fiscal year beginning July 1,1987, For 1987 tax year only,limits the property tax rate to the lesser shall be assigned the assessed value it had,or would have had in the of 2%of assessed value or the 1985 rate.Distributes 1987 property case of newly constructed or improved property,for the fiscal year tax revenues to taxing units in the same proportion as distributed beginning July 1, 1985, adjusted for the intervening period under for 1986. provisions of subsection(3). For 1988 tax year and thereafter,limits the property tax rate to (5)(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the state, each city, the lesser of 1 and 1h%of assessed value or the 1985 rate. county, special district, school district, or other taxing unit of or Exempts from the limitation levies to pay bond debt and within the state may levy a new ad valorum tax rate or increase an existing non-operating serial levies. existing ad valorum tax rate only upon approval of a majority of the Limits annual increases in assessed value to 2%over each prior legal voters of the taxing unit who vote on the question. year. (b)A question authorized by this subsection shall be submitted Property sold, purchased or otherwise subject to change of to the voters in a form specifying the reason for the new or increased ownership shall be assigned the value it had on July 1,1985,plus the tax rate,the amount of revenue it is intended to produce,and the authorized 2%increase for each year thereafter. time period during which it is to be in effect. The following classes of property shall be assigned the assessed (c)Elections authorized by this subsection shall be limited to value they would have had on July 1, 1985,had they existed then, the third Tuesday in May and the first Tuesday after the first plus the authorized 2%increase for each year thereafter: Monday in November. (a)Newly constructed property (b)Newly improved property (c)Property no longer eligible for specially assessed values(e.g., certain agricultural and timber property) Property tax revenues now available to school districts,coun- ties,cities and other taxing units will be reduced to the extent that property taxes are reduced by this measure. The property tax rate can be increased above the limit only by a majority of voters who vote on the proposed increase.Such elections can be held only on the third Tuesday in May or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and no other time. Requires that a ballot measure proposing a new or increased rate state the reason, the amount of revenue the measure will raise and the duration of the increased rate. There may be a conflict between this measure,Measure 7 and Measure 11. If this measure and either or both of the others are approved,the resolution is uncertain. Committee Members: Appointed by: Clifford N.Carlsen,Jr. Secretary of State Dean Gisvold Secretary of State Walter Aman Chief Petitioner Clare Donison Chief Petitioner Jacob Tanzer Members of Committee (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) 42 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED STATE Measure No. 9 0 EGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION This measure is the only one on this year's ballot that proposes a FOR OREGON'S SAKE meaningful reduction in taxation,and a limitation on future growth VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 in taxation.We urge all Oregonians to vote for this measure,for the sake of both their liberty and their prosperity. Oregonians have a history of protecting and preserving High levels of taxation are hurting everyone in Oregon:consumers, Oregon's quality of life. workers,investors,and property owners.The growth in government You chose not to give away Oregon's beaches to the developers. spending is making ALL of us poorer, and it is preventing the You embraced the Bottle Bill and told the nation that Oregon's development of productive private enterprise that can provide jobs and a higher standard of living for Oregonians. citizens were willing to take the time and effort to keep their state Property taxes have risen to the point that they threaten many clean. people with loss of their homes. Such taxes also raise the question: In 1978, 1980, 1982 and 1984 you put Oregon's livability and Are you really the owner of your property? If you must pay a economic well-being above your pocketbooks and said "no" to noticeable fraction of your property's value to the government each property tax relief measures that would have destroyed local serv- year,not in exchange for specific services that you contracted for, ices. but simply for the right to retain possession, isn't the government The tax limitation is back again,in a form just as confusing and claiming the right of a landlord,and treating you as a tenant? bad as those before. Property taxes must be reduced,but increases in other taxes are no You are the difference.Oregon needs and asks for your protec- answer.We cannot agree with those who would substitute a sales tax tion once again.You saved her before.You must save her now.For or higher income taxes to make up for the"loss"of property taxes. Oregon. . . First of all, when property taxes are lowered, no money is "lost". That money belonged to the people in the first place,and a lower tax NO,again,on Measure 9 simply means that the people are permitted to keep their own money.The needs of individuals have priority over the needs of the government, and when the people have control over their own Submitted by: Mark Nelson money they will spend it in ways that will better satisfy their needs, The Oregon Committee and provide a healthier economy,than if that same money is forcibly 867 Liberty NE taken from them to be spent by bureaucrats. Salem,OR 97301 Adding a new kind of tax,exempting certain types of property,or changing the income tax formula,ultimately will do more harm than (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) good. Such proposals do nothing to control government spending, and may open up the door to even higher total taxation. For example,the sales tax proposal allows property taxes to rise again, The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- through the infamous 6%clause,to their current levels.In the long ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the run,Oregonians would have BOTH a sales tax AND high property accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. taxes.The ILLUSION of a decrease in taxes will make it easier than ever for the politicians to get away with spending increases,but our TOTAL tax burden will continue to increase,and will be passed on to everyone in the form of higher prices and fewer job opportunities. ALL taxes are unfair—the only sure way to reduce the injustice is to reduce taxes for everyone. The time for ending the growth in government spending and taxation is long overdue. Vote YES on Measure 9 to roll back property taxes. Vote YES on Measure 9 to stop automatic increases in property taxes. Vote YES on Measure 9 to protect your property rights. Vote YES on Measure 9 to help Oregon's economy. Submitted by: Joseph W.Dehn III,Secretary LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF OREGON PO Box 1250 McMinnville,Oregon 97128 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ', ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the slate warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 43 CONTINUED Measure No. 9 OREGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION SAY NO AGAIN ON MEASURE 9 ATTENTION RENTERS In 1978, Oregon voters said NO to an ill-conceived, poorly VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 written,destructive measure that was bad for Oregon and Oregon's MEASURE 9 MEANS: future. You said NO again in 1980! NO RELIEF!The measure provides NO relief to renters. Land- And again in 1982! lords get their property taxes reduced. They are NOT required to g pass their savings on to you. And again in 1984! CUTS IN LOCAL SERVICES! The measure absolutely will The same California-type measure is back.It's still as bad for CUT local services used by renters. Schools, police, fire depart- Oregon as it was before. ments,parks,libraries,bus service—all will have reduced funding VOTE NO,AGAIN,ON MEASURE 9 from Ballot Measure 9. What does Measure 9 really do?Measure 9 will mean: CUTS IN STATE PROGRAMS! The measure will CUT state • CUTS IN LOCAL SERVICES!Measure 9 absolutely will services used by renters.Experience in other states has resulted in CUT local services used by all Oregonians. Schools,police, state funds being used to help defray the losses caused in the name of fire departments,parks,libraries,bus service—all will have property tax relief,leaving less for existing state programs. Higher reduced funding from Ballot Measure 9. Education, Human Resources,Fish and Wildlife — ALL will be, • CUTS IN STATE PROGRAMS! Measure 9 will affected. CUT state services used by all Oregonians. Experience in NO JOBS! The measure will bring ECONOMIC DEVELOP- other states'has resulted in state funds being used to help MENT to a standstill.Who wants to locate in a state that cannot defray the losses caused in the name of property tax relief. maintain its needed local services? Where do renters (and home- Prisons,colleges and universities, social services, hospitals, owners and their children)find new jobs? environmental protection, timber and agricultural manage- CUTS FOR HARRP! Existing property tax relief for renters is ment—all will be affected. virtually assured to be eliminated as the state attempts to help local • NO JOBS! This measure will bring OREGON'S ECON- governments provide basic services. HARRP and the 30 percent OMY AND NEW JOBS to a standstill. Who wants to relief program are NOT protected by Measure 9. locate or live in a state that cannot maintain its needed local HIGHER FEES AND TAXESI Renters will PAY FEES for services?Where will Oregonians find new jobs? basic services that now are funded by property taxes. Fees and • HIGHER FEES AND TAXES! Oregonians will PAY charges have increased enormously in California after their property FEES for basic services that now are funded by property tax limitation. How much will YOU PAY for library cards, pet taxes. Fees and charges have increased enormously in Cal- licenses,local vehicle registration,park usage,school activities,etc.? ifornia after their property tax limitation passed.How much How long until the Legislature raises your taxes to help fund local will YOU pay for library cards, pet licenses, park usage, government? school activities,police and fire protection? How long until Make no mistake about it—RENTERS WILL LOSE with Ballot the Legislature raises your taxes to help fund local govern- Measure 9. ment? • INEQUITY! Measure 9 is UNFAIR because it arbitrarily VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 cuts local government revenues without replacing them and without regard for the needs of Oregonians.Measure 9 gives more relief to big business and corporations than to indi- Submitted by: Mark Nelson viduals.It gives no relief to renters. The Oregon Committee Sa l MEASURE 9 IS STILL A BAD IDEA! S Liberty Salem,OR 97373 01 SAY NO AGAIN! VOTE NO ON 9 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Submitted by: Mark Nelson The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The Oregon Committee ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the 867 Liberty NE accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Salem,OR 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. a 44 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED STATI Measure No. 9 0 EGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MEASURE 9 IS DESTRUCTIVE BUSINESS WILL RECEIVE THE MOST RELIEF MEASURE 9 HURTS KIDS INDIVIDUALS WILL PAY MORE VOTE NO ON 9 If Measure 9 is approved,BIG BUSINESS AND CORPO- Voters want school districts to plan. Voters want responsible RATIONS WILL RECEIVE MOST OF THE RELIEF AND programs for our children. Voters want schools to be frugal,to be INDIVIDUALS WILL PAY MORE. cost effective,to be careful with taxpayers'money. Because homeowners pay only 42%of the property tax in the Measure 9 won't allow what voters want to happen.It destroys state,passage of Measure 9 will provide substantially more tax relief stability and predictability in school funding. for big business and corporations than for individual taxpayers. Districts where voters have established adequate tax bases can If any other revenue source is adopted to recover some of the plan,can operate responsible programs,can be careful with expendi- losses the measure imposes on local government,it is likely that an tures.This year 167 of Oregon's 305 districts are operating within even higher percentage of the total cost will be paid by individuals. their tax bases — districts like Portland in Multnomah County, Measure 9 will result in a substantial reduction in local govern- Burnt River in Baker,Lake Oswego in Clackamas,Sweet Home in ment services with a larger percentage of the bill picked up by Linn,North Howell in Marion,North Bend in Coos,Eagle Point in individual taxpayers. Measure 9 gives major relief to big business Jackson. and corporations,not individuals. When local communities do not have to worry each year about VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 passing reduced annual budgets, they can put their energies to something more productive for students.Long range academic plans can be made.Focus on student achievement is possible. Morale is Submitted by: Mark Nelson high.School reform can be accomplished.Attention can be given to The Oregon Committee assuring that graduates are fully employable. 867 Liberty NE This measure takes away stability.It blocks any possibility for Salem,OR 97301 good planning.It makes the future totally unpredictable. Schools in Oregon are good. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) • Why erode the start we have on improvements begun in recent years? • Why make every district limp along on annual,energy draining The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- begging expeditions;exposing the state's young people to threats ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the of school closure? accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. • Why take away the solid productivity of schools that have voter approved tax bases? MEASURE 9 IS DESTRUCTIVE MEASURE 9 HURTS KIDS VOTE NO ON 9 Matthew Prophet,Superintendent Portland Public Schools Rick Wetherell 1985 Oregon Teacher of the Year Submitted by: Mark Nelson The Oregon Committee 867 Liberty NE Salem,OR 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 45 i CONTINUED ITITE Measure No. J OREGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION r MEASURE 9 IS IRRESPONSIBLE THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 Ballot Measure 9 eliminates all tax bases across the state.This I'm voting NO on an ill-conceived, California transplant tax means most of Oregon's schools,cities and towns,counties and fire limitation being submitted to Oregonians for the fifth time in eight districts will be jerked to their knees and forced to cut services, years.Oregonians turned it down in 1978,1980,1982 and 1984.We crowd their classrooms,let criminals loose,institute fees for every- must vote NO again because Measure 9 doesn't fit Oregon's needs! thing from picnics in the park to lending a book.Look for massive In 1978,California voters approved Proposition 13,a measure layoffs of teachers,police,firefighters and other public servants.In similar to Ballot Measure 9 to reduce property taxes.They reduced short,expect chaos from such a meat-cleaver approach. property taxes but as a result higher fees in all areas are a new way of This measure offers no way out.It cuts but offers no cure. life for Californians.For example,Californians now pay fees for use Oregonians have defeated a 1.5%limitation measure four times of public parks and libraries. Fees for drivers licenses and motor already because they can see that irresponsible slashing of property vehicle registrations have increased by as much as 100%! taxes really produces no savings. Californians reduced property taxes and hurt their schools: VOTE RESPONSIBLY . California's class sizes have increased to the second largest in VOTE NO ON 9 the nation. Cecil Posey • California's high school dropout rate has increased dramat- Past President ically with the elimination of most summer school programs United Seniors of Oregon across the state. • California's per pupil expenditures have risen 33%,compared Submitted by: Mark Nelson to a cost-of-living increase above 65%.Student performance on national tests is barely average. Oregon students rank The Oregon Committee The Liberty Co second in the nation in SAT scores.NE 867 Salem,OR 97301 • In a majority of the California school districts there are more students than textbooks; building maintenance is virtually (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255) non-existent;and dated or obsolete materials aren't replaced. • The California legislature determines local school finance.I r know,I was there.Proposition 13 didn't work for California. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Measure 9 won't work for Oregon. ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the VOTE NO on 9 accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Former Californian Proud Oregonian Lawrence Petterson Submitted by: Mark Nelson The Oregon Committee 867 Liberty NE Salem,OR 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. • y 46 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITATI Measure No. 9 OR GONE ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION DON'T LOSE LOCAL CONTROL BALLOT MEASURE 9 REPEALS A PROVISION OF THE VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 OREGON CONSTITUTION THAT WAS ENACTED IN Read Measure 9 carefully. It repeals an important part of the 1916 Oregon Constitution(Article XI,Section 11).The part that allows Article XI, Section 11 of the Oregon Constitution — the 6% local control of your property taxes. The part that allows you to limitation on property tax levies—was enacted in 1916.Since then decide how much property taxes you pay. hundreds of thousands of Oregonians have voted on property taxes Measure 9 allows the LEGISLATURE to decide which taxing for their local schools,police and fire departments,roads and many districts get the property taxes you pay. other services. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 Ballot Measure 9 repeals Article XI,Section 11 of the Oregon Constitution and takes away what Oregon voters have already In 1984,Oregon's Attorney General wrote 265 PAGES trying approved. to explain a measure almost like this one.Measure 9 is just as bad. Nobody knows for sure what it means. So the LEGISLA- VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 TURE will have to write many new laws and make decisions that Voters in communities all over Oregon have approved tax bases you as a local voter make now. for their cities and counties. . .for their water and sewer districts KEEP YOUR LOCAL CONTROL . . . for their schools . . . for their parks . . . and for their fire DON'T LET THE LEGISLATURE DECIDE FOR YOU departments. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 MEASURE 9 TAKES ALL THAT AWAY In many states,property tax rates are set by state legislatures, VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 but not in Oregon. In Oregon local voters decide how much property taxes they will pay. Measure 9 changes what has worked for Oregon and Orego- Don't allow the LEGISLATURE to decide where your nians since 1916—70 YEARS! property taxes will go. THAT'S NOT RIGHT! VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 VOTE NO MEASURE 9 As locally-elected officials,we work hard every year on budgets for your cities, counties, schools, community colleges, fire depart- ments,water and sewer districts.We then submit property tax levies Submitted by: Mark Nelson to you for your approval. By your vote, you decide where your The Oregon Committee property tax dollars go. 867 Liberty NE DON'T LOSE YOUR LOCAL CONTROL Salem,OR 97301 VOTE NO ON MEASURE 9 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Jerry Routson,President Assoc.of Oregon Counties Elvern Hall,President The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- League of Oregon Cities ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Dr.Howard Cherry,President accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Oregon Community College Assoc. Edith Lippert,President Oregon School Boards Assoc. Submitted by: Mark Nelson The Oregon Committee 867 Liberty NE Salem,OR 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 47 mow«,,:11!7 1111114], . — � 4 , — � �117-1--- � , I � , , , - " _"9�� Nro— 7"! 11A11 Measure No. 9 OREGON OF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION August 1,1986 THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON OPPOSES THE Mr.Ray Phillips,Chairman I PROPERTY TAX LIMITATION Oregon Taxpayers United THE PROPERTY TAX LIMITATION WILL HURT LOCAL 2226 S.E.142nd SERVICES IN YOUR COMMUNITY.Funding for police and fire Portland,OR 97233 protection will be severely restricted. Funding for schools will be severely restricted. Funding for health and library services will be Dear Mr.Phillips: severely restricted. Funding for special districts will be severely I can understand your concern for high property taxes and your restricted. interest in assuring that local governments are responsible to the THE PROPERTY TAX LIMITATION WILL HURT YOUR desires and needs of local voters.But,the constitutional amendment COMMUNITY'S ABILITY TO DECIDE HOW MUCH YOU you propose in Ballot Measure 9 will not have the effect you intend SHOULD HAVE IN THE WAY OF POLICE AND FIRE PRO- in many areas of the state.In fact,it will be just the opposite. TECTION AND THE QUALITY OF YOUR SCHOOLS. As a former local school board member, I was frustrated and THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE THAT WILL PROVIDE FAIR disappointed when voters rejected our levy.But I understood their AND RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND WILL desire to make decisions about the type and level of services they NOT HURT LOCAL SERVICES. Measure 11 constitutionally wanted and their right to make the board listen to them. , exempts 50%of the value of your home,with a$25,000 limit on the In fact, when I chaired the school board, the gislature exemption, from property taxes. Measure 12 will pay for the lost required all school districts to seek a tax base.Our board is; bmitted, revenue by restructuring Oregon's income taxes so that wealthy and our voters approved,a$1 tax base.This met the requi ments of individuals and large and very profitable corporations pay more the law but still allowed voters an annual opportunity to vite on our income taxes. The vast majority of both individuals and small levy.Since that time,voters in our district have continued to reject businesses will pay less taxes,however.Measures 11 and 12 provide tax base requests. for taxes based on the ability to pay without hurting schools and Under Ballot Measure 9, districts like mine will be granted local governments. constitutional authority to levy property taxes local voters have not VOTE NO ON 9.VOTE YES ON 11 and 12. approved.Furthermore, it allows an annual automatic increase in that levy without a local vote. At the same time, in many other communities,you proposal Submitted by: Gilbert B.Campbell,Co-Chairman takes away tax base authority already approved by local c tizens. No Sales Tax Committee Your proposal is unfair because it impacts Oregon co r imunities Democratic Party Of Oregon differently. It works to thwart the will of local voters to make PO Box 15057 decisions about their local services and how property tai es will be Salem,OR 97309 spent. In many areas of the state,it will Work to make joco govern- (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) ments less responsive,not more responsive to their ci ize S. I don't agree with your approach. I am going to vot NO on Ballot Measure 9. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Sincerely, ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. DONNA'HITCHMAN Route 1,Box 504 Warrenton,OR 97146 Submitted by: Mark Nelson The Oregon Committee 867 Liberty NE Salem,OR 97301 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 48 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure ITITE No. 10 OEGONF Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General the victim, either directly or indirectly,unless specifically author- Election,November 4, 1986. ized by the court having jurisdiction over the criminal charge.This subsection shall not limit contact by the defense attorney, or an BALLOT TITLE agent of the defense attorney, other than the defendant, in the manner set forth in subsection(2). (b)If a victim notifies the district attorney that the defendant, REVISES MANY CRIMINAL, LAWS either directly or indirectly threatened or intimidated the victim, { 1; CONCERNING VICTIMS'.RIGHTS: the district attorney shall notify the court with jurisdiction over the E V I I3 E N C E, S E N T E C I N G, criminal matter and the defense attorney.If the defendant is not in PAROLE YES custody and the court finds there is probable cause to believe the QUESTION= Shall cnme victilt�s'. fights!&nd role iau. victim has been threatened or intimidated by the defendant,either otiminal justice prciCess be expanded,axxd changes made directly or indirectly,the court shall immediately issue an order to in prosecution,evidence,sentencing;,parole? NO d show cause why defendant's release status should not be revoked. I✓XI'LANATIONI'rotects victims from pretrial Con After conducting such hearing as it deems appropriate,if the court tact by criminal defendant.liars excluding victim from; finds that the victim has been threatened or intimidated by the Courtroom during trial.Gives victim role in trial sichedul7 defendant, either directly or indirectly, the defendant's release ing, sentencing, pawls. Requires joint trial of jointly status shall be revoked and the defendant shall be held in custody charged defendants unless"clearly napp with bail set in an amount sufficient to ensure the safety of the ro riate. Llm- its sentence merger for multiple crimes,Sets cansectttive victim and the community. sentences rules.Gives state,defendant same mini aer of VICTIMS'RIGHTS AT TRIAL: jury challenges, Expands witness's prior ccinvietion cross-examination. Expands victims' compensation Section 4. nights.Requires that parole last entire term of sentence. This section is added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 136. Defines"victim"broailiy.Makes o€lt8r Changes. When resetting any trial date or setting any court hearing ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EF`F'ECT- Passage of requiring the presence of the victim,the court shall take the victim this measure will increase,by between$2 million and$4 into consideration.The court shall inquire of the district attorney as million, the annual recurring costs for the state court to whether the victim has been informed of the prospective date and system and the costs for prosecution,defense and parole whether that date is convenient for the victim. supervisinri., Section 5. ORS 40.385 is amended to read: Relating to criminal procedure; creating new provisions; 40.385.At the request of a party the court may order witnesses amending ORS 40.355; 40.385; 136.060; 136.230; 137.101; 144.120; excluded until the time of final argument,and it may make the order 144.260. of its own motion. This rule does not authorize exclusion of(1) a As set out below,boldfaced material, other than the section party who is a natural person,or(2)an officer or employee of a party numbers of this ballot measure, will be added to existing statutes which is not a natural person designated as its representative by its while[bracketed]material will be deleted. attorney,or (3) a person whose presence is shown by a party to be essential to the presentation of the party's cause[.], or (4) the Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: victim in a criminal case. Section 6. Section 1. ORS 136.060 is amended to read: This ballot measure shall be known as the"CRIME VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS." 136.060[(1) When two or more defendants are jointly charged with commission of the same crime or crimes, whether felony or Section 2. misdemeanor, or with the commission of different misdemeanors, PURPOSE — We,the people of the State of Oregon,declare that all of which occurred as part of the same actor transaction,they may victims of crime are entitled to fair and impartial treatment in our be tried separately or jointly in the discretion of the court. In criminal justice system. The purpose of this ballot measure is to ordering separate trials,the court may order a separate trial for one declare to our legislature and our courts that victims'rights shall be or more defendants and a joint trial for the others, or may order a protected at each stage of the criminal justice system.We reject the separate trial for each defendant. notion that a criminal defendant's rights must be superior to all (2) When two or more defendants are jointly charged with others. By this measure we seek to secure balanced justice by different felonies all of which occurred as part of the same act or eliminating unbalanced rules. transaction, the state is entitled to have such defendants tried jointly,except that each such defendant who,before trial,moues the VICTIMS'RIGHTS TO BE PROTECTED FROM THE CRIMI- court for a separate trial shall be granted a separate trial. NAL DEFENDANT: (3) When two or more defendants are jointly charged other Section 3. than as provided in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the determination of whether the defendants shall be tried jointly or This section is added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 135. separately shall be in the discretion of the court.] (1)If the victim or a witness requests,the court shall order that (1) Jointly charged defendants shall be tried jointly their address and phone number not be given to the defendant unless the court concludes before trial that it is clearly unless good cause is shown to the court. inappropriate to do so and orders that a defendant be tried (2) If contacted by the defense, the victim must be clearly separately. In reaching its conclusion the court shall informed by the defendant's attorney,either in person or in writing, strongly consider the victim's interest in a joint trial. of the identity and capacity of the person contacting them,that the (2)In ruling on a motion by a defendant for severance, victim does not have to talk to the defendant's attorney, or other the court may order the prosecution to deliver to the court agents of the defendant, unless the victim wishes, and that the for inspection in camera any statements or confessions victim may have a district attorney present during any interview. made by any defendant that the prosecution intends to (3)(a)Any pretrial release order must prohibit any contact with introduce in evidence at the trial. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 49 CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 10 OR GONE Section 7. VICTIMS'RIGHTS AT SENTENCING: ORS 136.230 is amended to read: Section 10. 136.230. (1) If the trial is upon an accusatory instrument in This section is added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 137. which one or more of the crimes charged is punishable with At the time of sentencing,the victim or the victim's next of kin imprisonment in the penitentiary for life [,] or is si capital has the right to appear personally or by counsel,and has the right to offense,both the defendant and the state are[is]entiitled to 12 reasonably express any views concerning the crime, the person [and the state to 6] peremptory challenges, and no mo V. In any responsible,the impact of the crime on the victim,and the need for other trial,both are[the defendant is]entitled to six.[and the state restitution and compensatory fine. to three such challenges.] (2) Peremptory challenges shall be taken in writing by secret section 11. ballot as follows: ORS 137.101 is amended to read: (a)The defendant may challenge two jurors and the state may 137.101. (1) Whenever the court imposes a fine as penalty for challenge two [one], and so alternating, the defendant exercising the commission of [an intentional] a crime resulting in [serious two challenges and the state two [one] until the peremptory physical]injury for which the person injured by the act constituting challenges are exhausted. the crime has a remedy by civil action,unless the issue of punitive (b) After each challenge the panel shall be filled and the damages has been previously decided on a civil case arising out of the additional juror passed for cause before another peremptory chal- same act and transaction,the court may order that the defendant lenge is exercised. Neither party shall be required to exercise a pay any portion of the fine separately to the clerk of the court as peremptory challenge unless the full number of jurors is in the jury compensatory fines in the case. The clerk shall pay over to the box at the time. injured victim or victims,as directed in the court's order, moneys (c)The refusal to challenge by either party in order of alterna- paid to the court as compensatory fines under this subsection.This tion does not prevent the adverse party from exercising[his]that section shall be liberally construed in favor of victims. party's full number of challenges,and such refusal on the part of a (2)Compensatory fines may be awarded in addition to restitu- party to exercise [his] a challenge in proper turn concludes [him] tion awarded under ORS 137.103 to 137.109. that party as to the jurors once accepted by[him]that party.If (3) Nothing in this section limits or impairs the right of a [his]that party's right of peremptory challenge is not exhausted, person injured by a defendant's criminal acts to sue and recover [his]that party's further challenges shall be confined,in[his]that damages from the defendant in a civil action. Evidence that the party's proper turn, to such additional jurors as may be called. defendant has paid or been ordered to pay compensatory fines under (3) Notwithstanding subsection(2) of this section,the defen- this section may not be introduces]in any civil action arising out of dant and the state may stipulate to taking peremptory challenges the facts or events which were the basis for the compensatory fine. orally. However; the court in such civil action shall credit any compen- satory fine paid by the defendant to a victim against any judgment Section 8. for punitive damages in favor of the victim in the civil action. This section is added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 40. Section 12. In a prosecution for any criminal homicide,a photograph of the This section is added to and made a part of ORS 137. victim while alive shall be admissible evidence when offered by the (1)A sentence imposed by the court may be made concurrent or district attorney to show the general appearance and condition of consecutive to any other sentence which has been previously the victim while alive. imposed or is simultaneously imposed upon the same defendant. Section 9. The court may provide for consecutive sentences only in accordance with the provisions of this section.A sentence shall be deemed to be ORS 40.355 is amended to read: a concurrent term unless the court's order expressly provides for 40.355. (1) For the purpose of attacking the credibility of a consecutive sentences. witness, evidence that the witness has been convicted of a crime (2) If a defendant is simultaneously sentenced for criminal shall be admitted if elicited from the witness or established by public offenses that do not arise from the same continuous and uninter- record, but only if the crime (a) was punishable by death or rupted course of conduct, or if the defendant previously was sen- imprisonment in excess of one year under the law under which the tented by any other court within the United States to a sentence witness was convicted,[and the court determines that the probative which the defendant has not yet completed,the court may impose a value of admitting this evidence outweighs its prejudicial effect to sentence concurrent with or consecutive to the other sentence or the defendant,]or(b)involved false statement or dishonesty. sentences. (2)Evidence of a conviction under this section is not admissi (3)When a defendant has been found guilty of more than one ble if- criminal offense arising out of a continuous and uninterrupted (a)A period of more than[l0] 15 years has elapsed since the course of conduct,the sentences imposed for each resulting convic- date of the conviction or of the release of the witness from the tion shall be concurrent unless the court complies with the pro- confinement imposed for that conviction, whichever is the later cedures set forth in subsection(4). date;or (4) The court has discretion to impose consecutive terms of imprisonment for separate convictions arising out of a continuous (b)The conviction has been expunged by pardon,reversed,set aside or otherwise rendered negatory. and uninterrupted course of conduct only if the court finds: (3) When the credibility of a witness is attacked by evidence (a)That the criminal offense for which a consecutive sentence that the witness has been convicted t a crime,the witness shall be is contemplated was not merely an incidental violation of a separate statutory provision in the course of the commission of a more allowed to explain briefly the cirumstances of the crime or former conviction[.] ; once the witness explains the circumstances, serious crime but rather was an indication of defendant's willi ngness to commit more than one criminal offense;or the opposing side shall have the opportunity to rebut the , explanation. (b) The criminal offense for which a consecutive sentence is contemplated caused or created a risk of causing greater or (4) The pendency of an appeal therefrom does not render qualitatively different loss,injury or harm to the victim or caused or evidence of a conviction inadmissible.Evidence of the pendency of created a risk of causing loss,injury,or harm to a different victim an appeal is admissible. than was caused or threatened by the other offense or offenses (5)An adjudication by a juvenile court that a child is within its committed during a continuous and uninterrupted course or con- jurisdiction is not a conviction of a crime. duct. 50 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure No. 10 OR GONE Section 13. safety of the community,the board may choose not to set a parole This section is added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 161. date. (1)When the same conduct or criminal episode violates two or ne After the expiration of six months after the admission of the more statutory provisions and each provision requires proof of an prisoner to any state penal a correctional institution, the board element that the others do not, there are as many separately may defer setting the initial parole release date for the prisoner for a punishable offenses as there are separate statutory violations. period not to exceed 30 additional days pending receipt of psychi- atric or psychological reports,criminal records or other information (2)When the same conduct or criminal episode,though violat- essential to formulating the release decision. ing only one statutory provision involves two or more victims,there are as many separately punishable offenses as there are victims. (6)When the board has set the initial parole release date for a prisoner,it shall inform the sentencing court of the date. However, two or more persons owning joint interests in real or (7)The Parole Board must attempt to notify the victim, personal property shall be considered a single victim for purposes of if the victim requests to be notified and furnishes the Board determining the number of separately punishable offenses if the a current address,and the district attorney of the commit- property is the subject of one of the following crimes: ting county at least thirty (30) days before all hearings by (a)Theft as defined in ORS 164.015. sending written notice to the current addresses of both.The (b)Unauthorized use of a vehicle as defined in ORS 164.135. victim, personally or by counsel, and the district attorney (c)Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property as from the committing jurisdiction shall have the right to defined in ORS 164.140. appear at any hearing or, in their discretion, to submit a (d)Burglary as defined in ORS 164.215 or 164.225. written statement adequately and reasonably expressing (e) Criminal trespass as defined in ORS 164.243, 164.245, any views concerning the crime and the person responsible. 164.255 or 164.265. The victim and the district attorney shall be given access to the information that the board or division will rely upon (f) Arson and related offenses as defined in ORS 164.315, and shall be given adequate time to rebut the information. 164.325 or 164.335. Both the victim and the district attorney may present infor- (g) Forgery and related offenses as defined in ORS 165.002 to mation or evidence at any hearing,subject to such reason- 165.070. able rules as may be imposed by the officers conducting the (3) When the same conduct or criminal episode violates only hearing.For the purpose of this section,victim includes the one statutory provision and involves only one victim, but nev- actual victim,a representative selected by the victim or the ertheless involves repeated violations of the same satutory provision victim's next of kin. against the same victim, there are as many separately punishable Section 15. offenses as there are violations, except that each violation, to be separately punishable under this subsection,must be separated from ORS 144.260 is amended to read: other such violations by a sufficient pause in the defendant's 144.260.Prior to the release or parole from the state penitenti- criminal conduct to afford the defendant an opportunity to ary or correctional institution of any person,the Chairman of the renounce the criminal intent. Each method of engaging in deviate State Board of Parole shall inform the sentencing judge,the district sexual intercourse as defined in ORS 163.305,and each method of attorney, sheriff or arresting agency of the prospective date of engaging in sexual penetration with a foreign object as defined in release and of any special conditions thereof.All such information ORS 163.408 and 163.411 shall constitute separate violations of shall be made available to the Corrections Division. The State their respective statutory provisions for purposes of determining the Board of Parole shall also inform the sentencing judge and number of statutory violations. the district attorney at least 30 days prior to the release VICTIMS'.RIGHTS AFTER SENTENCING: from actual physical custody, whether by work release, institutional leave, or any other means, of any convicted Section 14. person.If the victim has requested notification under ORS 144.120(7), the State Board of Parole shall notify the ORS 144.120 is amended to read: victim in the same fashion and under the same circum- 144.120.(1)Within six months of the admission of a prisoner to stances it is required to give notification to the sentencing any state penal or correctional institution,the board shall conduct a judge and the district attorney. parole hearing to interview the prisoner and set the initial date of release on parole pursuant to subsection(2)of this section.Release Section 16. shall be contingent upon satisfaction of the requirements of ORS This section is added to and made a part of ORS Chaper 144. 144.125. (1) Any parole in this state shall extend for the entire term of (2) In setting the initial parole release date for a prisoner the prisoner's sentence; but active supervision of parole may be pursuant to subsection(1)of this section,the board shall apply the discontinued after three years if parole behavior is exemplary and appropriate range established pursuant to ORS 144.780.Variations any restitution owed to the victim has been paid. Any additional from the range shall be in accordance with ORS 144.785. costs incurred as a result of this section shall be paid for by increased (3) In setting the initial parole release date for a prisoner parole fees under ORS 423.570. pursuant to subsection (1)of this section,the board shall consider MISCELLANEOUS: reports, statements and information received under ORS 144.210 from the sentencing judge,the district attorney and the sheriff or Section 17. arresting agency. This section is added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 131. (4)Notwithstanding subsection(1)of this section,in the case As used in ORS 40.385 and in ORS Chapters 136,137 and 144, of a prisoner whose offense included particularly violent or other- except as otherwise specifically provided or unless the context wise dangerous criminal conduct or whose offense was preceded by requires otherwise,"victim"means the person or persons who have two or more convictions for a Class A or Class B felony,or whose suffered financial,social,psychological or physical harm as a result record includes a psychiatric or psychological diagnosis of severe of a crime and includes,in the case of a homicide,a member of the emotional disturbance such as to constitute a danger to the health or immediate family of the decedent and,in the case of a minor victim, Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 51 CONTINUED Measure No. 10 OREGO F the legal guardian of the minor. In no event shall the criminal TRIAL AND SENTENCING—The measure would: defendant be considered a victim. • Add victim to those witnesses who may not be excluded from Section 18. courtroom during testimony.Present law allows exclusion of most witnesses,including victim. If any section,portion,clause,or phrase of this ballot measure • Increased preference that jointly charged defendants be tried is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional,the remain- together. Court shall strongly consider victim's interest in ing sections,portions,clauses,and phrases shall not be affected but joint trial when deciding defense request for separate trials. shall remain in full force in effect. • Require judge to receive in evidence photograph of homicide victim while alive. Present law allows but not does not require. • Allow prosecutor to excuse same number of jurors as defen- dant without stating a reason. Present law gives defendant twice as many challenges as prosecutor in circuit court. • Make testifying defendant's truthfulness subject to same challenge by evidence of past conviction as other witnesses. Under present law,as to defendant only,judge must balance prejudice of such evidence against its tendency to cast doubt on truthfulness of witness. • Expand past convictions which may be used to challenge witness' truthfulness to include older (up to fifteen years instead of ten) offenses; grant each side right to produce evidence about a conviction if witness'explanation is chal- lenged. • Slightly expand circumstances under which @ person may be convicted of separate offenses and may be given consecutive sentences. PAROLE—The measure would: • Require Parole Board to notify victim and prosecutor and allow each to participate in parole hearings. • Require Parole Board to notify judge and prosecutor,and any victim who has requested notification,before releasing any prisoner. • Require parole to extend for full term of original sentence with active supervision for at least three years. Committee Members: Appointed by: ' A Mark D.Blackman Secretary of State EXPLANATION Mark Kramer Secretary of State Robert B.Kouns Chief Petitioners Norman W.Frink Chief Petitioners VICTIM'S ROLE—The measure would: Jeffrey L.Rogers Members of Committee • Expand definition of "victim" to include anyone who has suffered financial, social, psychological or physical harm (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation from a crime."Victim"also includes guardian of child victim of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) and family member of deceased in homicide case. • Require judge to consider victim when rescheduling court dates.Present law allows but does not require. • Ensure victim, in person or through counsel, the right to express views in court at sentencing,in addition to existing right to have views expressed in Pre-Sentence Report. • Allow judge to award compensatory fines to victims in more kinds of cases. • Require court,upon request of victim or witness,to withhold address and telephone number from defendant unless good cause shown.Reverses present law,which allows withholding only if prosecutor shows good cause. • Require representatives of defendant, when contacting to victim to: — Identify themselves in writing or in person as represent- ing defendant; — Notify victim that victim is not required to talk to them; — Notify victim that victim may have prosecutor present during interview. • Require pretrial release orders to prohibit defendant from contacting victim unless specifically authorized by court. • Require prosecutor to inform court if victim reports threat by defendant.Require court to hold hearing and revoke pretrial release or increase bail if court finds threat occurred. 52 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 10 OR GONE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR WE SUPPORT MEASURE#10 Measure 10,the Crime Victims'Bill of Rights,gives YOU a voice when • "This is your measure if you are among a majority of Oregonians You are the victim of a crime. who believe it is time to restore equal rights to crime victims." Vote YES on 10 if. Victor Atiyeh • YOU,a friend,or a family member has been a victim of a crime. Governor State of Oregon • YOU believe that the rights of innocent victims should be equal to the the rights of persons accused of crimes. • "As editor of the Senior Citizens News, I fully recognize • YOU recognize that every violent crime has a victim; usually an concern seniors have as crime victims. Measure 10 will protect innocent person,just like you,whose life has been altered forever by a their rights." criminal act. Carl Olson • YOU are concerned about the continuing,unchecked growth of crime Editor,Senior Citizen News in Oregon. • "Measure #10,is an attempt to restore the balance of rights,by • YOU are among the growing ranks of Oregonians who have learned giving victims the rights they deserve and most Oregonians through experience that our justice system IS NOT WORKING. naively and incorrectly assume they already have." • YOU believe it is high time for Oregon to demonstrate JUSTICE and Dr.Gary Hankins FAIRNESS by eliminating the unbalanced rules that penalize inno- Clinical Psychologist cent crime victims. • "The Oregon League of Financial Institutions supports Measure • YOU believe that crime victims are entitled to basic human rights. #10 out of concern for our employees and customers and their Vote NO on 10 if- rights." • YOU are a criminal. Dave Barrows • YOU are in the business of defending criminals,and you believe that President the present,unfair system helps you do your job. Oregon League of Financial ' YOU are sure that violent crime only happens to"the other guy." Institutions Still not sure.Consider these 10 REASONS TO VOTE YES ON 10: • "Why should the balance of justice give more rights to the accused 1. MEASURE 10 increases YOUR rights; it does not reduce or criminals than to victims?Restore the balance!" anyone's rights. Stan Turel 2. If YOU are a victim or witness, MEASURE 10 can help protect Columbia Bookkeeping Service you by preventing YOUR address and telephone number p g from being given to the accused criminal. • "Being a victim is bad enough.But having fewer rights than the 3. MEASURE 10 extends"Miranda rights"to victims and witnesses. criminal is a crime in itself.Oregon credit unions support the idea Requires defense lawyers and their agents to clearly iden- of rights for victims." tify themselves,and advise YOU that you are not required to talk Tom Augustine to them. Pres.Ore.Credit Union League 4. As a victim,MEASURE 10 requires courts to consider YOUR • Thirty-two states have enacted Victims' Bills of Rights. Help convenience when setting dates for trials and hearings. Oregon become number thirty-three. 5. MEASURE 10 makes jury selection FAIR by giving both VOTE YES ON 10 defense and prosecution the same number of choices for jurors. Paid for b Support Victims Rights— 6. If you are a victim, MEASURE 10 gives YOU the right to be Y ppo g present in the courtroom when YOUR case is tried. Yes on 10 7. MEASURE 10 assures that YOU,the victim,will have a chance to express YOUR views at sentencing and parole hearings. 8. MEASURE 10 requires that YOU be notified at least 30 days Submitted by: Treasurer Dedi Streich before release of your victimizer from prison. Support Victims Rights—Yes on 10 9. MEASURE 10 saves YOU time, aggravation, and money. 31325 NE Canter Ln. Everyone benefits when justice is fair. Sherwood,OR 97140 10. MEASURE 10 is not a partisan measure.Because it is based on equality and fair play, it appeals to Oregonians of every party, in (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) every part of our State.Well-known Oregonians who have endorsed MEASURE 10 include: Gov. Vic Atiyeh, Atty. Genl. Dave Frohnmayer,Rep.Ron Wyden,Rep.Denny Smith,Norma Paulus, The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Neil Goldschmidt,Edith Green,Wendell Wyatt. MEASURE 10 GIVES YOU RIGHTS— ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the MEASURE 10 IS FAIR accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Join your neighbors in saying YES to VICTIMS'RIGHTS VOTE YES ON 10 Submitted by: Committee Against Unfair Trials Karin M.Ariens,David T.Yett 1038 Gans Street Lake Oswego,OR 97034 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 53 CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 10 OR GONE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR WHO IS IT THAT IS IN FAVOR OF THIS VICTIMS'RIGHTS DON'T BE FOOLED THE SECOND TIME AROUND! MEASURE? In the Voters'Pamphlet for the Nov.1984 election,voters were This measure was conceived,written,carried,paid for and spon- told not to vote,for the Victims'Rights measure by OPPONENTS sored by a large group of victims, with the aid of deputy district calling themselves "Oregonians for Individual Rights"and"Com- attorneys and other concerned citizens.Many in this group have great mittee Against Deceptive Measures." and personal knowledge of the unfair treatment victims receive under our current unbalanced criminal code. The voters WERE NOT TOLD that the authors masquerad- WHO IS IT THAT OPPOSES THIS VICTIMS'RIGHTS MEAS- ing under these impressive titles were criminal defense attorneys, I URE? paid, in most cases, by your tax dollars to represent burglars, Oregon voters should be aware that the opposition is led by a robbers,rapists,and murderers. comparatively small group of criminal defense attorneys — attorneys The measure lost by less than a 2%swing vote. whose livelihood is obtained by defending the criminally accused against Oregon's crime rate continues to worsen. We now rank fifth victims in the courtroom. HARDLY AN UNBIASED VIEW!! FOR nationally in serious crime,and second in burglary according TOO LONG THEY HAVE SOLD US A BILL OF GOODS!DON'T BE to the FBI National Crime Report for 1985. In the first quarter of FOOLED AGAIN! 1986 the Oregon Law Enforcement Data System shows murder UP • They have been fanatic in their support for indigent defense. 65%, rape UP 21%, and other sex crimes UP 23%. THAT'S Presently they are asking for an additional$10 million of public funds to OBSCENE! be added to the$38 million already allotted for criminal defense. •They have been behind criminals'suits against county jails and state prisons, At a meeting in Jan. 1985 with "Oregonians for Individual requiring huge sums of taxpayers money for more privileges and higher Rights,"represented almost entirely by criminal defense attorneys, living conditions for convicts. •They have supported state funding for we were told by them that"the present crime rate was acceptable— convict lawsuits. •They support closing of MacLaren, Hillcrest, and that this was the price we pay for freedom in this country!" other juvenile facilities. •They supported legislation requiring the AND GUESS WHAT? The criminal defense attorneys are release of almost all juvenile offenders within a 4 hour period. •They now asking for an increase of approximately$10 million of your tax have supported study after study resulting in delaying taking concrete dollars for this biennium to defend these people!This is ON TOP action to address the crime explosion in Oregon. •They have supported OF their present budget of$38 million.(NO BALLOT MEASURE more opportunities for criminal case dismissals and endless costly NEEDED FOR THIS) appeals. •They advocate shorter prison terms for serious offenders. •They have supported lax laws for juvenile offenders which only Yet these SAME lawyers will be the first ones to tell you,the encourage our kids into a life of crime. public,that the Victims'Rights Measure"will cost too much!" WHAT HAVE THEY OPPOSED? All we,the victims,are asking for is some measure of fairness. • They have opposed imprisonment for life without the possibility Why should the accused and the criminals have MORE rights than of parole. •They have passionately opposed the death penalty and have victims and future victims? worked endlessly to make it impossible to implement. •Some even THIRTY-TWO STATES HAVE ALREADY ENACTED oppose convicts working while in prison,claiming a loss of civil liberties. RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS! •Some oppose criminals paying their victims,or even paying for their THIS MEASURE HAS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT!Both own families' support. •They have been extremely vocal in opposing adequate jail or prison space, saying prisons cost too much, yet they candidates for governor, Norma Paulus and Neil Goldschmidt, as advocate costly prisons. well as our present governor, Victor Atiyeh, have endorsed this DON'T ALLOW OUR OPPOSITION TO PULL THE WOOL measure. Our Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer and such Con- OVER YOUR EYES ONCE AGAIN! gressmen as Democrat Ron Wyden and Republican Denny Smith These individuals have made a "Catch 22" out of our criminal also support this Victims'Rights Initiative. justice system and have made taxpayers nearly bankrupt in paying for President Lincoln said, "It is true that you may fool all the i0 people all the time;you can even fool some of the people all of the THE FACTS ARE: time;but you can't fool all of the people all of the time." • We only imprison 3 people for a 100 serious crimes reported in A"YES"VOTE IS A VOTE FOR SOCIETY,VICTIMS, Oregon. •Oregon has a ratio of 7 convicted felons in alternative AND FUTURE VICTIMS! programs to 1 in prison,compared to the average of 3 to 1 in the rest of the nation. •We give the criminally accused and convicted criminals WE NEED YOUR HELP! more rights than any other state! •We have the highest increase in WE URGE A "YES" VOTE FOR VICTIMS' RIGHTS, crime in the United States. •Thirty-two other states have already MEASURE 10! passed Rights for Victims,most of them far more encompassing than this measure. A "YES" VOTE IS A VOTE FOR VICTIMS AND A SAFER, Submitted by Dr.and Mrs.John J.Kuzmaak FAIRER SOCIETY.' Parents of a Murdered Daughter A"NO"VOTE IS A VOTE FOR CRIMINALS,THEIR APOLO- 7955 SE Foster Rd. GISTS,AND AN EVER INCREASING CRIME RATE. Portland,OR 97206 Submitted by: Dee Dee Kouns,President (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) CITIZENS FOR JUSTICE AND CRIME VIC- TIMS UNITED PO Box 19480 Portland,OR 97219 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 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 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 10 OREGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 10! PRESERVE EVERYONE'S RIGHTS!!!VOTE NO BALLOT MEASURE 10 IS EXPENSIVE TO ON MEASURE 10 OREGON TAXPAYERS Measure 10 gives no real help to crime victims.Instead,it helps The increase cost to the taxpayers will be astronomical of this prosecutors convict people, whether they are innocent or guilty. measure is approved. The irony is that most of these costs are Two years ago Oregonians recognized that a similar measure was unnecessary and will not benefit crime victims. not really about victims rights and defeated it at the polls. According to the State Court Administrator,Ballot Measure 10 Measure 10,like its defeated predecessor,is an expensive proposal that gives little to victims and takes something from all of us. will increase the cost of operating the courts in at least 7 different MEASURE 10 PROVIDES NO REAL ways. For example, since more jurors will be bumped off juries RELIEF FOR CRIME VICTIMS without cause,more voters will have to be called for jury duty.That will mean more costs for jury fees and administration. THESE Crime victims need financial,medical,or psychological help as COSTS WILL BE PASSED ON TO YOUI soon as possible after the crime has been committed. Measure 10 Since Ballot Measure 10 will require parole supervision for at provides none of these for crime victims. least three years for every released prisoner,the state will be forced Crime victims need prompt and sensitive help in dealing with to hire dozens of new parole officers,because current officers already the criminal justice system.Measure 10 does nothing to expand the have dangerously high caseloads. THIS COST WILL BE numbers and availability of the already overburdened victim advo- PASSED ON TO YOU! cates. If Ballot Measure 10 does what its proponents want, more All Oregonians would greatly benefit from a reduction in crime prison beds will have to be built and those beds will want, very and from feeling safer in our homes and streets. Presently, more expensive.The current cost is conservatively estimated l between than 90%of all of those accused are convicted.Measure 10 reduces the rights of the accused and increases the possibility that innocent $23,000-$60,000 PER BED SPACE for new construction. The people will be convicted. SHOULDN'T WE SPEND OUR TAX cost for maintaining EACH BED SPACE is estimated at$14,000 DOLLARS ON REAL CRIME FIGHTING PROGRAMS (LIKE each year and that estimate is based on 1986 dollars.THIS COST MORE POLICE)INSTEAD OF REDUCING THE RIGHTS OF WILL BE PASSED ON TO YOU! THE ACCUSED??? THESE COSTS ARE UNNECESSARY! MEASURE 10 IS EXPENSIVE!! THIS INCREASED BURDEN ON TAXPAYERS IS UNJUSTIFIED! Measure 10 would lead to longer and more complicated parole BALLOT MEASURE 10 IS NOT A VICTIMS'RIGHTS hearings,as well as greatly expand the length of and need for parole INITIATIVE supervision. This would severely tax an already greatly overbur- dened parole system. Crime victims may even have fewer rights and remedies under Measure 10 would require numerous, time-consuming court Ballot Measure 10: hearings to determine who qualifies as a"victim"under the defni- • Victims may have to make more court appearances tion of"victim"in Measure 10. This will further delay an already • Increased costs may cause victims to recover smaller clogged court system. amounts from convicted defendants Measure 10 could lead to long,drawn out restitution hearings • Victims may ultimately have fewer protections than they and a tremendous increase in the already overburdened workload of now enjoy if these changes to our present laws are later ruled prosecutors,without gaining more restitution for victims. unconstitutional. It is shortsighted, at best, to believe that those convicted of BALLOT MEASURE 10 IS UNNECESSARY crimes will be able to pay for any more than a small percentage of the Ballot Measure 10 repeats changes already adopted by the millions of dollars that this measure will cost. The taxpayers will Oregon Legislature: have to pick up the bill!!! • Joint trials are presently allowed by statute MEASURE 10 IS UNFAIR • Separate convictions and sentences are now required Measure 10 proposes numerous changes in the law in 18 • Victims currently may be present at sentencing different sections.Some of the proposals are constructive.Many are • Prosecutors may ask victims to testify at sentencing not. DON'T BE FOOLED!! Oregonians deserve the right to con- Crime victims are already protected from defendants sider each proposed change in the law individually,as our Constitu- • Defendants are already required to pay victims for their tion provides.Just as in 1984,the proponents of this measure have losses denied us this right.WE DON'T HAVE TO VOTE IN THE BAD VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 10! TO GET THE GOOD!! VOTE NO ON MEASURE 10 IT IS COSTLY.IT REDUCES OUR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.IT Submitted by: Robert Homan,Treasurer PROVIDES NO REAL BENEFIT TO CRIME VICTIMS.CRIME Oregon Taxpayers for Justice VICTIMS DESERVE BETTER AND SO DO WE ALL!!! 1840 Elanco Eugene,OR 97401 Submitted by: James D.Lang OREGONIANS FOR INDIVIDUAL (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) RIGHTS 1020 S.W.Taylor,Suite 450 Portland,OR 97205 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 55 CONTINUED STATE ea sure No. 10 & No. 11 0 MREGON OF Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Election,November 4, 1986. The people who brought you a supposed "crime victims" BALLOT TITLE initiative two years ago are back again. They are telling Oregon voters that they took out the"bad stuff'that caused Oregon voters !. to reject the initiative last time around. I QMEQWNER'S, $ENTERIllPRL1P B E W A R E ! ER.TY TAX liELlEl FROGRt11l ; SA LIMTTATI©P LES TAR +I:MEAN- This measure does have some different provisions,but it suffers URE YES. from the same fatal flaws: 1) Too many unexplained,unrelated changes wrapped into one log.exemptpart of owner's' package. home value f>sotzt property tax,require renter's relief,tsar 2) Hidden costs: MILLIONS of taxpayer dollars will be sales tmx e1cC8pt by ini'tlative?' required and will not be wisely spent. ! pLANA`f'IOI�I» Constitut'ionat fix exemptxtr Of 3) Some truly bad ideas are mixed in with a few good ones. $2b,000 or Half of assessed value t?fowner`s hoxxte,whteh 4) The false promise that.crime victims will actually be helped ever:j .less. Exemption sc>justed yearly for'statelvids by this measure. hohte assessed valu+ increase* equivalent EVERYONE wants crime victims to have humane treatment, renter's relief Values determine bonding imits"atd restitution for injury and loss,and meaningful access to the criminal state schoal aid unchanged, State pays local govern justice system. MEASURE 10 DOES NOT ACCOMPLISH mehts at least 80°&of lost taxes.Tax relief partly fund±d THESE GOALS! froth!lottery proceeds, not more than'7b% from single Some of the proposed changes cloaked in the language of tax Supplethents present proof ty tdx relief programs "victim's rights" are actually all out assaults on our concept of Bars by initiative justice and every person's right to a fair trial.FOR INSTANCE: Presently,during a trial a judge may order witnesses to remain F, TTMATE OF FINAZ*ICIL EFFECTTIxe ztztpact outside the courtroom during the testimony of other witnesses. of the passage of thts measure is based on 4stmg law# This is the law not only in Oregon,but in all State and Federal and apprupratioti levels in effect on upi t courts in the country and in most of the civilized world.THIS Passage of this measure will have the following financial RULE COMES FROM BIBLICAL TIMES.An essential part impact oil state government of our truth-seeking process is to allow a jury to hear each The state 14111 pay to 1,UGSI tax units approximately.$274 witnesses'uninfluenced testimony. rnillion In fiscal year 187-$8 to cover at leant$Q percent THIS MEASURE REPEALS THE RULE FOR ALL of the decrease to ppey revenues resulttng from 11 ACCUSING WITNESSES who allege they have been harmed!! e homestead etcempttctn. This is subversive to our system of justice,yet this is hidden in The state will make payments to renters pf approx Section 5 and cloaked as 4"victim's"right.This section alone imately$6Q xiillion in 1$$7-$$- is enough to cause fair-minded voters to reject the whole Major funding far the propsrty tax and renter relief measure. psyrhents.xs.expeeted to come from state income taxes, Other provisions which purport to give victims new rights in Lottery proceeds currently dedicated to economic devel, . fact do little to aid victims.FOR EXAMPLE: opmentwiill lac aminorf#tnttixtgsource forth8 htl?nsstettd i. Crime victims already may have their convenience consid exemption, in the range of $4 rrcill`tan tq $20 million ered in scheduling court dates,and may already express their views antuually(1Qto fitl percent of rtet lottery proceeds). in court.The real problems crime victims face in having their voices There are secondary effects of this measure on the state heard are inadequate assistance programs and inadequate informs budget,A decrease in property taxes means less Of. gal tion about their cases from police and prosecutors. This measure income:tax :deductions. This means personal meoxtte does not improve these inadequacies. l"eg would increase appraxirxtately $20 milltoxi m A REAL victim's rights bill would require spending resources lgg j-gg Revenues from corporate iincxlme':tax#a will to assure meaningful notice and access to the process. Measure 10 decrease sl" ht Costs for the Senior Citizen Property, ff i i wills end millions elsewhere and leave victims suffering.g• Tax Deferral Program will"decrease by approximately 2. Crime victims already have the right to restitution from the $7 5''rhillion oz>l l$7-88.Homeowner ark, Renter ,,efUzld convicted criminal. However, they usually can't collect from indi- Program( AKRP)costs will deerea by$3,5 million'in gent convicts.A REAL VICTIM'S MEASURE WOULD EXPEND 19$7 and'_by$6 million in'19$8-88', PUBLIC FUNDS TO MAKE VICTIMS WHOLE!! Instead, this I measure cynically promises more compensation from convicted criminals,while requiring millions of tax dollars on extra court time, hearings,attorney fees and other costs instead of on victims. AN ACT THESE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE MANY FLAWS IN THIS MEASURE DON'T BE FOOLED!VOTE NO ON 10! Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: , Submitted by: Committee Against Deceptive Measures HOMEOWNER PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION WITH j Kirsten Bey EQUIVALENT RENTER RELIEF ACT OF 1986. 3973 N.Concord PARAGRAPH 1. In order to provide needed property tax Portland,OR 97217 relief to Oregon homeowners and renters, section 4,Article XV of the Oregon Constitution is amended and the Oregon Constitution is (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) amended to read: a new Article to be known as Article IX-A, such se ARTICLE IX-A The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Section 1. Homeowners exemption for property tax ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the relief.For each fiscal year beginning on or after July 1,1987,there f accuracy or truth of may statement made in the argument. shall be exempt from ad valorem property taxation the first$25,000 56 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED STATE Measure No. 11 OREGONF of the assessed value or 50 percent of the assessed value,whichever is initiative measure providing property tax relief are both approved less,of each owner-occupied principal residence,the amount of the by the people at the next general election, the initiative measure exemption to be adjusted each year after 1987-1988 by the percent- receiving the greater number of affirmative votes shall become part age increase, if any, in assessed value of existing owner-occupied of this Constitution and laws of this state and the other amendment principal residences in the state from the 1987 assessment to the or laws are repealed.This section shall expire and stand repealed on current year assessment. January 1,1987. Section 2.Equivalent property tax relief to residential Section 13. The captions contained in this measure are renters. The Legislative Assembly shall provide for refunds to provided only for the convenience of the reader and do not become renters of that portion of rent paid for property taxes on principal part of the Oregon Constitution nor express any legislative intent in residences estimated to provide individual relief equivalent to that the enactment of this measure.This section is repealed on January provided homeowners by section 1 of this Article. 1,1987. Section 3. Compensation to local Government. There ARTICLE XV shall be paid annually out of the state tax proceeds to each taxing unit of the state levying an ad valorem tax,a sum estimated to be no Section 4. (1)Except as provided in subsections(2),(3),(4), less than 80 percent of the amount which would have been extended (5),and(6)of this section,lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets,for against the homeowner's property had the exemption under section any purpose whatever,are prohibited,and the Legislative Assembly 1 of this Article not been granted. shall prevent the same by penal laws. Section 4.Nothing in this Article shall affect the determina- (2) The Legislative Assembly may provide for the establish- tion of true cash or assessed value for purposes of computing state or ment,operation,and regulation of the lottery commonly known as local bonded debt limitations or for determining state aid to schools. bingo or lotto by charitable,fraternal,or religious organizations.As Limitations on bonded debt and state aid to schools shall be used in this section,charitable,fraternal or religious organizations computed as if the exemption provided in section 1 of this Article means such organizations as defined by law which are also exempt did not exist. from payment of federal income taxes because of their charitable, Section 5.Each year when extending the levies of the taxing fraternal,or religious purposes. districts upon the assessment rolls,the county assessor shall offset (3) There is hereby created the State Lottery Commission against the levy submitted by each taxing district an estimated which shall establish and operate a State Lottery.All proceeds from amount of revenue to be received from payments under section 3 of the State Lottery,including interest,but excluding costs of admin- this Article and correspondingly reduce the amount of the levy to be istration and payment of prizes, shall be used for the purpose of ' collected through extension on the tax roll for the current fiscal year. creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon. Section 6.For the purposes of calculating tax liability for any (4)(a)The State Lottery Commission shall be comprised of five tax relief program, the tax liability shall not be reduced by the members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate amount of any state payment made under section 1 of this Article if who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.At least one of the the property in question is subject to tax-deferral under ORS Commissioners shall have a minimum of five years experience in law 311.666 to 311.696. enforcement and at least one of the Commissioners shall be a Section 7. Unless otherwise provided by the Legislative certified public accountant. The Commission is empowered to Assembly, distribution of moneys by the state to units of local promulgate rules related to the procedures of the Commission and government where assessed or true cash value of property within the the operation of the State Lottery. Such rules and any statutes unit is an element in arriving at the amount of the distribution shall enacted to further implement this article shall insure the integrity, be determined as if the exemption provided under section 1 of this security,honesty,and fairness of the Lottery.The Commission shall Article did not exist. have such additional powers and duties as may be provided by law. Section S.Property tax relief to be funded from lottery (b)The Governor shall appoint a Director subject to confirma- and other sources.The Legislative Assembly shall adopt funding tion by the Senate who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. mechanisms for the purpose of making the payment required by The Director shall be qualified by training and experience to direct sections 2 and 3 of this Article. Not more than 50 percent and not the operations of a state-operated lottery. The Director shall be less than 10 percent of the net proceeds of the lottery authorized by responsible for managing the affairs of the Commission.The Direc- section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution shall be used in for may appoint and prescribe the duties of no more than four making payments under sections 2 and 3 of the Article. Assistant Directors as the Director deems necessary. One of the However,no more than 75 percent of the funds provided for the Assistant Directors shall be responsible for a security division to purposes of sections 2 and 3 shall be obtained from a single tax. assure security,integrity,honesty,and fairness in the operation and If the Legislative Assembly uses the proceeds from a tax administration of the State Lottery.To fulfill these responsibilities, imposed upon or measured by personal or corporate income tax for the Assistant Director for security shall be qualified by training and the purposes of sections 2 and 3 of this Article,the tax rate shall be experience,including at least five years of law enforcement experi- progressive,based on the ability to pay. ence,and knowledge and experience in computer security. Section 9.Protects homeowners and renters relief pro- (c)The Governor shall appoint the Lottery Commissioners and gram (HARRP), Veterans' Homestead Exemption, and the Director within thirty days of the effective date of this subsec- other property tax relief programs.A qualified taxpayer shall tion. receive property tax relief under the Veterans'Homestead Exemp- (d)The Director shall implement and operate a State Lottery tion or other property tax relief programs for homeowners or renters pursuant to the rules,and under the guidance,of the Commission. in addition to the exemption provided by section 1 of this Article. Within 105 days after the confirmation by the Senate of the Section 10.An owner-occupied single family residence shall Director and at least three Commissioners,the Director shall begin be assessed for property tax purposes at no higher value than its true public sales of tickets or shares.The State Lottery may operate any cash value as a single family residence. game procedure authorized by the Commission,except parimutuel Section 11.No state sales tax unless by voter initiative. racing,Social games,and the games commonly known in Oregon as Unless approved b the electors b bingo or lotto,whereby prizes are distributed using any existing or pp y y initiative,no general retail sales future methods among adult persons who have paid for tickets or tax shall ever be levied for purposes of defraying the expenses of the shares in that game; provided that, in lottery games utilizing state• computer terminals or other devices,no coins or currency shall ever Section 12. If the amendments proposed by this initiative by dispensed directly to players from such computer terminals or measure and the amendments or laws proposed by any other devices. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 57 CONTINUED Measure No. 11 OR GONE (e)There is hereby created within the General Fund the Oregon State Lottery Fund which is continuously appropriated for the purpose of administering and operating the Commission and the State Lottery. Except for such monies as are necessary to tem- porarily fund the start-up of the State Lottery, the State Lottery shall operate as a self-supporting revenue-raising agency of state government and no appropriations,loans,or other transfers of state funds shall be made to it.The State Lottery shall pay all prizes and all of its Otpenses out of the revenues it receives from the sale of tickets or shares to the public and turn over the net proceeds therefrom to a fund to be established by the Legislative Assembly from which the Legislative Assembly shall make appropriations for EXPLANATION the benefit of the public purposes of creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon and making payments to taxing units as required by section 3, Article IX-A of the Amends Oregon Constitution. After 1986, for property tax Oregon Constitution.At least 84% of the total annual revenues purposes,creates a constitutional homestead exemption of$25,000 from the We of all lottery tickets or shares shall be returned to the or one-half of assessed value,whichever is less.After 1987,requires public in the form of prizes and net revenues benefiting the public that the$25,000 be increased each year by any increase in assessed purpose. value of existing principal residences in the state for that year over (5) The Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board shall the 1987 value.For renters,requires that the state provide property loan the Commission the sum of One Million Eight Hundred tax relief estimated to be equal to the relief granted owners through Thousand Dollars($1,800,000)to temporarily fund the start-up of the homestead exemption. the Commission and the State Lottery.These funds shall be repaid Requires that at least 80% of the homestead exemption be as an expense of the Commission within one year of the transfer of funded by the state.Not more than 75%of state funding may come the funds. Interest shall be paid at an annual interest rate of ten from any one state tax.If any part of the funding comes from income percent commencing the day funds are advanced and until the funds tax,the tax rate must be progressive.10%to 50%of lottery proceeds are repaid. must be used for this purpose. (6) Only one state lottery operation shall be permitted in the The amount of funding is paid to cities, counties, school State.In the event more than one amendment of section 4,Article districts and other units of government that levy property tax and is , XV,which creates or authorizes a lottery is presented to,and passed required to be offset against their levies.If part of any local tax levy by the people at the November 6, 1984 General Election,only the is unfunded by the state, that portion of the levy will be equally amendment receiving the greatest number of votes shall go into assessed against all non-exempt property. effect, and the other amendments shall not have the effect of Limits assessed value of a single family residence to its market creating or authorizing a lottery. , value as a single family residence. (7) The Legislative Assembly has no power to authorize, and Assessed or true cash value used to compute bond debt limits or shall prohibit,casinos from operation in the State of Oregon. state aid to schools are not affected. Other state aid to local government is not affected by the homestead exemption unless the legislature so provides. Requires that if the property tax on a homestead is being deferred under the senior citizen deferral program,that there be no reduction in amount of payment under HARRP or other property tax relief program on account of the homestead exemption. , Requires that HARRP and the veteran homestead exemption continue. Allows a sales tax only by initiative measure. Repeals Measure 7 which provides property tax relief through a sales tax or Measure 9 which provides property tax relief through a rate limit if Measure 11 receives more yes votes. Committee Members: Appointed by: Gary M.Carlson Secretary of State Donald Tackley Secretary of State W.C.Harris Chief Petitioners Senator Jan Wyers Chief Petitioners Pat Dooley Members of Committee (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot•measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) 58 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED STATE Measure No. 11 OREGON ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR VOTE YES ON MEASURE#11 HOMEOWNER'S,RENTER'S PROPERTY TAX RELIEF Ban the sales tax without a guaranteed vote of the people!Measure PROGRAM #11 does just that. The Columbia River District Council of the International Long- VOTE YES shoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (ILWU)joins the Oregon Grant property tax relief on residences and equivalent renter relief. AFL-CIO,other unions and councils,Oregon State Grange,Oregon Measure#11 does just that. Fair Share,and senior and consumer organizations in support of real VOTE YES Homeowner's and Renter's Property Tax Relief. VOTE YES to exempt the first$25,000.00 or 50%of every home's Measure No.11 is the one proposal on the November 4th ballot that assessed value from property taxes. will at long last provide genuine—not phony—property tax relief for those who really need it—both homeowners and renters—who VOTE YES for yourself for a change.The people put this one on the have seen their taxes and rents go up and up—year after year. ballot,not some special interest group trying to feather their nest. Enactment of Measure No. 11 would reduce the average home- There is every reason to protect your own castle. There is every owner's tax bill by over$500 a year—by exempting from taxes the reason to protect yourself from a sales tax you don't get to vote on. first $25,000 of the value of owner-occupied homes — with a Protect yourself and your home. maximum exemption of 50%.Renters would also receive equivalent VOTE YES on Measure#11 relief in the form of a state tax rebate. Measure No.11 is NOT a meat axe approach to"property tax relief Submitted by: Phil Mitchell,Co-Chair like that other proposal on the November ballot.Unlike that other Consumers Opposing Sales Tax(COST) measure it would NOT result in deep cuts in needed social services. 45th Measure No. 11 would not give a big percentage of"property tax 333 Consumers gir Portland,th 97215 relief"to big business and out-of-state vested interests. Nor would Measure No.11 result in unfair taxation such as the sales (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS tax—which bears down heaviest on wage earners,seniors,and low 251.255.) and middle income persons. In fact, passage of Measure No. 11 would prohibit forever any future legislature from referring out another sales tax measure. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Funding for Measure No.11 is provided for in a companion measure, ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the No. 12, which would close tax loopholes and bring about long accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. overdue reform of the state income tax so that large corporations and wealthy individuals would finally pay their fair share. At the same time over 2/3rds of Oregon families would see their taxes reduced or remain the same. FOR HOMEOWNERS/RENTERS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF THAT WILL REALLY BENEFIT THE MAJORITY OF ORE- GONIANS—VOTE"YES"ON MEASURE NO. 11. Submitted by: Norman Lowrey,Secretary Columbia River District Council of the International Longshoremen's and Ware- housemen's Union(ILWU) 2435 N.W.Front Avenue Portland,Oregon 97209 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. • Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 59 CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 11 0 EGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure No.11—Homeowners,Renters Property Tax Relief THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY FAVORS THE HOMEOWNER'S Program AND RENTER'S PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM. The Homestead Property Tax Relief plan(Measure No.11)is the THE HOMEOWNER'S AND RENTER'S PROPERTY TAX best,the most needed,and the fairest property tax relief program we RELIEF PROGRAM IS FAIR. By providing an exemption up to will vote on in November. $25,000 of the assessed value of a residence from property taxes and It is the best because 100%of the benefits go to Oregonians,not to equivalent renter's relief, Measure 11 will help middle and low absentee landlords and absentee stockholders of Oregon property. It income homeowners and renters.There are no unfair tax breaks for would exempt half the value of a home from taxes,up to a maximum of large landholding corporations. Oregon's small businesses will not $25,000.This would save the average residential taxpayer from$500 to lose competitively like they would if property tax relief went to big $650 a year.Measure No.11 gives equivalent renter relief,recognizing corporations or if it were paid for by a sales tax. that rents include the property tax.Most property tax proposals give THE HOMEOWNER'S AND RENTER'S PROPERTY TAX the lion's share of benefits to apartment complex owners, industrial RELIEF PROGRAM WILL NOT HURT SCHOOLS OR LOCAL and commercial properties. The Homestead Plan, Measure No. 11, gives the relief to owner-occupied homes and provides equivalent relief SERVICES. Measure 11 requires the state to pay at least 80% of to renters. revenues lost to local governments and schools as a result of the Measure No. 11, in other words, gives relief where it is needed Homeowner's and Renter's Property Tax Relief Program.Measure most— to the middle class homeowner and renter.The wealthy are 12 raises these needed revenues by increasing income taxes on receiving massive tax relief at the federal level,and the poor are taken wealthy individuals and large and profitable corporations. At the off the tax rolls.The middle class,however,receives only slight relief same time Measures 11 and 12 provide tax relief to the vast majority under the federal tax reform plan.The Homestead Plan,on the other of both individuals and small businesses. Measures 11 and 12 hand,although targeted to help the middle class,gives relief also to together guarantee a tax system that taxes on the ability to pay senior citizens, small business,the unemployed, the farmer, and the without reducing funding for local services such as police and fire working poor. protection,schools,and special districts. Measure No.11 is the fairest because it gives proportional relief to MEASURE 11 MEANS NO SALES TAX IN OREGON UNLESS every part of Oregon,not primarily to urban centers.It gives relief to VOTED ON BY THE PEOPLE OF OREGON the seven rural counties which already have tax rates below 1.5%,and to the eight which are between 1.5% and 1.8%. These counties MEASURE 11 IS SMART. Measure 11 does not require a new comprise those areas of Oregon most depressed.They need help now. bureaucracy to administer it like the sales tax.It provides tax relief Measure No. 11 would save an estimated 15,000 Oregon jobs without creating a new tax. which depend on the very favorable balance of trade with surrounding VOTE YES ON 11.WITH A YES VOTE ON 12,MEASURE 11 states we now enjoy because we have no sales tax.It would require no MEANS FAIR AND RESPONSIBLE TAX RELIEF FOR new bureaucracy for administration purposes as a sales tax would. OREGON'S TAXPAYERS. Measure No.11 would also guarantee adequate and stable funding for schools,police,fire,and other services because it requires the state Paid for by Lane County Democratic Party Central Committee to reimburse local taxing districts for the cost of the Homestead PO Box 11138 Exemption property tax relief.It requires that some of the state lottery Eugene,OR 97440 revenues be used for this purpose and that the rest of the funds be raised as provided for in Measure No. 11's companion proposal, Measure No.12. Submitted by: Gilbert B.Campbell Because it's BEST for Oregon,FAIREST for all Oregonians,and No Sales Tax Committee targeted to help THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST,the following public- Democratic Party of Oregon oriented associations have endorsed the Homestead Exemption Plan PO Box 15057 —Measure No.11 and Measure No.12: Salem,OR 97309 Fair Share Oregon State Grange Gray Panthers Oregon Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO United Seniors of Oregon (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Oregon Rural Housing Coalition Oregon Consumer League Consumers Opposing Sales Tax Service Employees Intl Union No.49 Oregon Council of Senior Citizens ILWU,Columbia River Pensioners The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Democratic Party of Oregon ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Columbia River District Council, Intl Longshoremens's & Warehousemans' accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Union(ILWU) The Oregon State Grange urges you to vote YES on both Measure No.11 and Measure No.12. Submitted by: Morton Wolverton,Master OREGON STATE GRANGE 1313 SE 12th Avenue. Portland,Oregon 97214 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 60 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure No. 11 OR GONE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Do you want to see guaranteed property tax relief for SENIOR CITIZENS SUPPORT homeowners and renters — without a sales tax or any THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION/FAIR TAX PLAN cutbacks in local services? Then, Vote for the FAIR TAX VOTE YES ON MEASURES##11 PLANI Vote YES on#11. Put an end to seniors being pushed out of their homes by high Measure#11 is the Homestead Exemption—the reason- property taxes• able approach to property tax relief.It would exempt half the value Q. Why is the Homestead Exemption especially important to of a home — up to a maximum of$25,000 — from taxes. This Senior Citizens? would reduce the average Oregon homeowner's property A. People invest a lifetime working to payoff a mortgage believing tax bill by$500—$650 per year!The amount of the exemp- that when it is paid off they can retire in comfort on modest tion would be indexed to inflation in housing values, so that if retirement incomes.This dream is threatened by inflated assess- assessments were to rise in the future, the exemption would rise ments and ever rising property taxes.Many seniors must scrimp accordingly. Renters would receive equivalent relief in the and save to pay their taxes.Many others,especially widows,are form of a state rebate.But,big corporations,out-of-state landlords, forced to leave their homes. etc.—who own much of the property in the state,but don't really Exemption work? need the relief—would not qualify. Q. How does the Homestead Eaem p Measure#11 targets tax relief where it's needed most A. Measure#I I exempts half the assessed value of owner occupied —to owner-occupied homes and to renters.Because it targets homes from any property taxes,up to a maximum exemption of the relief,Measure#11 would be relatively inexpensive,and would $25,000.It will save the average homeowner over$500 a year. not require a sales tag or any new tax at all. In fact,Measure#11 Q. What if I am a renter? includes a sales tax limitation which prohibits the Legislature A. Measure#I I guarantees equivalent relief to renters.All renters from putting another sales tax back on the ballot. will receive a rebate from the state at the end of each year. In Measure#11 also requires the state to reimburse local taxing most cases this rebate will be equal to about one months rent. districts for the cost of the Homestead Exemption.It requires that some of the state lottery revenues be used for this purpose. But Q. Why is the Homestead Exemption/Fair Tax Plan the best way where would the rest of the revenues come from? That's where to cut property taxes? Measure#12 comes in. A. Because it targets the relief to the people who need it most—the Measure#12 would reform the state income tax so that large average homeowners and renters instead of the giant corpora- corporations and wealthy individuals would start to pay their fair tions and big landlords — the Homestead Exemption means share of taxes.Measure#12 would actually reduce income taxes for more relief at lower cost.Thats why the Homestead Exemption/ middle and lower-income families and small businesses.Over 2/3 of Fair Tax Plan means no sales tag, and no cuts in local Oregon families and 90% of Oregon businesses would see their services and schools! income taxes reduced or remain the same.Yet,by closing loopholes Q. But the money has to come from somewhere, whats the gim- and getting the wealthy to pay their share,Measure#12 would raise mick? sufficient revenues to fund the Homestead Exemption. Together,Measures#11 represent the best answer for A. No gimmick. The money to pay for the relief will come from Oregon taxpayers. Measure#12 which makes the income tax system fair.It lowers income taxes on most retired people,average working families, Measures #11 & #12 have been endorsed by Oregon Fair Share, the Oregon AFL-CIO, the Oregon State Grange, United and small businesses,but makes wealthy families and the most Seniors of Oregon,the Oregon Federation of Teachers,the Oregon profitable corporations pay their fair share.Seventy percent State Council of Senior Citizens,the Oregon Consumers League,the the individuals and on i of the businesses in Oregon w Democratic Party of Oregon,and many other grassroots orgaza- will receive a reduction n their income tag rate in n tions. addition to homeowner or renter relief. JOIN THE OREGON STATE COUNCIL OF SENIOR CIT- Vote YES on#11. IZENS VOTE YES HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION/FAIR TAX PLAN, Submitted by: Denise Gustafson YES ON#11 Oregon Fair Share 333 SW 5th,#620 Submitted by: Nate Davis Portland,OR 97204 Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens 840 Jefferson (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS Salem,OR 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 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. �I Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 61 Measure No. 11 o EGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION DON'T BE FOOLED OREGON FIRST AGAIN? MEASURE 11 IS A TAX INCREASE IN DISGUISE! HIGHEST INCOME TAXES IN THE U.S.? VOTE NO ON 11 VOTE NO ON MEASURE 11 At first glance,Measure 11 sounds good—promising property As your governor, I have spent the past 8 years trying to tax relief by exempting$25,000 or one-half of your homle's value, convince business, industry and individuals that Oregon is a good whichever is less,from payment of property taxes. place to locate—a land of opportunity with a real future. But read on!Measure 11 says,in Section 3,that the state pays During that time I have also worked to reduce income taxes, for the taxes you don't! trim the state's budget to those programs and services we really need Where's the state going to get that money—estimated at$300 and to find a more balanced tax structure to fund those essential million per year???OUT OF YOUR POCKET!Take a look at the services. next ballot measure'—Ballot Measure 12. Now Measure 11 proposes to go the wrong direction.It prom- Ballot Measure 12 proposes to raise your personal income ises residential property tax relief,but at an unacceptable cost! taxes! From the current top rate of 10% to 15% — A 60%e Measure 11 requires the Legislature to replace 80 percent of the INCREASE! residential property tax reduction out of other state revenues — about$600 million in the next biennial state budget. So Ballot Measure 11 requires the Legislature to provide The income tax is the major source of revenue to our state and property tax relief—but no way to pay for it.That's in Measure 12 even the sponsors of Measure 11 admit, in its companion, Ballot —AN INCREASE IN YOUR INCOME TAXES! Measure 12, it will take a 15 percent personal income tax rate to Oregon already has the FIFTH HIGHEST income taxes in the fund part of the state's share of tax relief. Nation(according to the U.S.Bureau of the Census)as measured as The other 20 percent cost would be funded by a shift in a percentage of personal income. property tax to non-residential property or an increased tax rate on What's an INCOME TAX INCREASE of that magnitude your home,depending on where you live. going to do to our economic growth and new jobs?BRING BOTH Measure 11 would damage Oregon's image and its future. I TO A SCREECHING HALT! don't like that! Who wants to locate and live in a state where so much of their Measure 11 would: income is consumed by income taxes?NOBODY! • DISCOURAGE NEW JOBS AND ECONOMIC And Measure 11 is a constitutional amendment!So even if the GROWTH. legislature didn't have enough money, it would have to raise the • CREATE AN UNFAIR TAX SYSTEM for many busi- money somehow or be in violation of the Oregon Constitution!That nesses and individuals. means an INCOME TAX INCREASE. • REQUIRE A DAMAGING INCREASE IN YOUR Oregon tried once before to pay for property tax relief with your INCOME TAX. income taxes and it didn't work. LET'S NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AGAIN! One thing you and I have learned in politics,in our work,in our everyday life—THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH.Please vote NO VOTE NO ON INCREASED TAXES on Measure 11. NOON 11 Governor Victor Atiyeh Submitted by: Wilma Wells Submitted by: Governor's Political Action Committee Taxpayer,Retiree Roy Livermore,Treasurer 3444 Pioneer Dr.S.E. PO.Box 12773 Salem,Oregon 97302 Salem,OR 97309 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 62 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet I CONTINUED ] Measure No. 12 OREGONF Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General of every full-year nonresident that is derived from sources within Election,November 4, 1986. this state.The amount of the tax shall be determined in accordance with the table set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this BALLOT TITLE section. (2) In addition to the tax imposed by subsection (1) of this section, a tax is imposed for each taxable year on the sum of the TtI'R.:,:.JXCOMETAX CHANGES, items of tax preference of every resident,and on the sum of the items l lklCliIASET!►•REhTYJE TO PROP- of tax preference that are derived from sources within this state of TAX RELIEk every nonresident if: Sha love blracket petstsnal, ctitpoxate ��.� (a) The sum of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income derived i7aC#1%C1B txi rates Ile 146eed, higher bracket rates from sources subject to the taxing jurisdiction of this state plus the lrtet sed: "Venueprovide]o opertytax reIie 9 taxpayer's items of tax preference described in paragraphs (2) and III T © - Measure retltices state tax rates ford © (3) of subsection (a) of section 57 of the Internal Revenue Code of talcal$le personal'income Rates For higher.taxable 1954 derived from sources subject to the taxing jurisdiction of this in>«i)ln itlCretlseti x la imam lrv% *i amount over. state is$20,000 or more,and the sum of the items of tax preference is $11, 3 for fltTiiddEtal taxpayer,(Top rate now 104 fur in excess of$3,000;or arrioutlt ovolr•:$8,QU0.)'Redllees federal, foreign country (b) The sum of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income derived lx$�ome tax ttstxxaiet t is fjctsm'$7,OOt1 from sou to$5,000 on joint rces subject to the taxing jurisdiction of this state plus the Chad` a eo taxpayer's items of tax preference described in paragraphs 2 and 1� rptirate excise teat from 7.5°�a flat rate ( ) tq radaa,ed 6.6%to 1t3.5"Jo rates.Clthnge9 depreciation (3) of subsection (a) of section 57 of the Internal Revenue Code of do tiq'ns• ndreased revenues provide homeowner, 1954 derived from sources subject to the taxing jurisdiction of this tenhlc PmptirEy tax relief,•. . state is less than$20,000,and the sum of the items of tax preference ESTI)MAT OP I?INANCIA .E0ACT-The impact are in excess of$10,000. aftliepassagat%tthiStneastlreisbasedllponexistinglaivs (3)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, anti appropriation.levels in effect on August 6, 1986. the amount of the tax imposed by subsection(2)of this section shall Mass a of t ftknxeaaure.willhsve the fullo�vill financial be determined in accordance with the following table: impact on•stag gore enment. kiM_nal iftoome.taxes will increase approximately$255 If the sum of items of tax million and Eo)Ilgrate income taxes will increase by Preference is: The tax u: • Not over$5,000..................... 1%of the excess over$3,000 approxrmately$38 million in fiscal year 19$7-88. over$5,000 but not .. over$7,000. ... . ... .... ....... $20 plus Ph%of the excess over$5,000 Over$7,000 but not AN ACT over$9,000.......................... SW plus 2%of the excess over$7,000 Over$9,000 but not over$12,000 ... ..... .. $90 plus 21h%of the excess over$9,000 Relating to taxes imposed upon or measured by income; creating Over$12,000 '•• """' "' •• •.,$]66 plus 3%of the excess over$12,000 new provisions; and amending ORS 316.037, 316.690, 316.695 and 317.061. (b)In the case of a husband or wife who files a separate return for the taxable year,the amount of the tax imposed by subsection(2) Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: of this section shall be determined in accordance with the following table: SECTION 1. Amounts estimated to be attributable to the increase in state revenues derived from the adjustments to the state if the sum of items of tax taxes imposed upon,in respect to or measured by income contained Preference is: The tax is: in this Act shall be used for homeowner and renter property tax Not over$2'boo ........................1%of the excess over$1,500 Over$2.500 but not over relief. $3,500 .... ........................ $10 plus I'h%of the excess over$2,500 SECTION 2.ORS 316.037 is amended to read: Over$3,50o but notover 316.037. (1)(a) A tax is imposed for each taxable year on the $4'5W "$25 phis 2%of the excess over$3,500 entire taxable income of every resident of this state.The amount of °$sue butnntover ..............................$+5 PI2'h%of the excess over$4,500 the tax shall be determined in accordance with the following table: Over ............................$82.50 plus 3%of the excess over$6,000 If the taxable income is: The tax is: (4)As used in subsections(2)to(5)of this section: Not over$500..........................[4%]0%of taxable income ' (a) "Adjusted gross income" means adjusted gross income as over 0M but not over $1,,000 ...,.... ...I�................[$20plus 5%]2%of the excess over$500 defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954., Over$1,000 but not over - (b) "Items of tax preference" include those items of tax [$2,000182,600......................[$451$10 plus 16%]5%of the excess over$1,000 preference listed in section 57 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 Over[$2,000j$2,500 but not and shall be determined,if applicable,in a manner consistent with over[83,0001$11,000 ................[$1051$85 plus(7%110%of the excess over 1$2,0001$2,500 Over[$3,000 but not over sections 57 and 58 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and this $4,000)$11,000 .....................[$1751$935 plus[8%]15%of the excess over)53,0001$11,000 chapter in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of [Over$4,000 but not over Revenue. However, gain attributable to the sale of a farm if that [O$5,000 ........ ........$255plus 10%othe excess over$4,000] farm has been owned and dwelt upon b the taxpayer fora period of verE5,000 ...........................$345 plus 10%oJ the excess suer$5,000] Po y P five years immediately preceding the date of sale shall not be considered an item of tax preference. (b) A tax is imposed for each taxable year upon the entire (5)In the case of a husband or wife who files a separate return taxable income of every part-year resident of this state.The amount for the taxable year,the$20,000 amount specified in paragraph (a) of the tax shall be computed under paragraph(a)of tfiis subsection of subsection (2) of this section shall be $10,000 and the $3,000 as if the part-year resident were a full-year resident and shall be amount shall be$1,500 and the$10,000 amount specified in para- multiplied by the ratio provided under ORS 316.117 to determine graph(b)of subsection(2)of this section shall be$5,000. the tax on income derived from sources within this state. SECTION 3.ORS 316.690 is amended to read: (c)A tax is imposed for each taxable year on the taxable income 316.690.(1)Subject to subsection(2)of this section,in addi- Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 63 PP. e. .. .., ... _ te CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 12 0 EGONF tion to other modifications provided in this chapter, and if a 316.685,less the amount of any refund of federal taxes previously taxpayer elects to take foreign income taxes imposed for the taxable accrued for which a tax benefit was received. year by a foreign country as a credit on the federal income tax return (b)In the case of a husband and wife filing separate tax returns, or does not itemize personal deductions on the federal income tax the amount added shall be in the amount of any federal income taxes return,there shall be subtracted from federal taxable income in the in excess of [$3,500] $2,500, less the amount of any refund of computation of state taxable income the amount of foreign income federal taxes previously accrued for which a tax benefit was received. taxes imposed for the taxable year by a foreign country. (4)(a)In addition to the adjustments required by ORS 316.130, (2)The deduction for foreign country income taxes provided by a full-year nonresident individual shall add to taxable income a this section shall be limited as follows: proportion of any accrued federal income taxes as computed under (a)Except as provided in paragraph(b)of this subsection,the ORS 316.685 in'excess of [$7,000] $5,000 in the proportion sum of foreign country income taxes deducted in computing state provided in ORS 316.117. taxable income and the modification for federal income taxes (b)In the case of a husband and wife filing separate tax returns, authorized by ORS 316.680 (1)(b) as limited by ORS 316.695 (3) the amount added under this subsection shall be computed in a shall not exceed[$7,000]$5,000. manner consistent with the computation of the amount to be added (b)In the case of a husband and wife filing separate tax returns, in the case of a husband and wife filing separate returns under the sum described in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be subsection(3)of this section.The method of computation shall be limited to[$3,500]$2,500. determined by the Department of Revenue by rule. SECTION 4.ORS 316.695 is amended to read: (5) Paragraph (b) of subsection (3) and paragraph (b) of 316.695.(1)In addition to the modifications to federal taxable subsection(4)of this section shall not apply to married individuals income contained in this chapter, there shall be added to or living apart as defined in section 143(b) of the Internal Revenue subtracted from federal taxable income: Code. (a)If,in computing federal income tax for a taxable year,the (6)(a)If the dollar amount of interest and dividend income that taxpayer deducted excess itemized deductions,as defined in section is excludable from federal taxable income under section 116 of the 63(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, the taxpayer shall add the Internal Revenue Code is less than$200 for an individual($400 in excess itemized deductions to federal taxable income. the case of a joint return), there shall be subtracted from federal (b) If,in computing federal income tax for a taxable year,the taxable income an amount of interest and dividend income,received ; taxpayer is required to add an unused zero bracket amount, as by the taxpayer for the taxable year, in excess of the amount defined in section 63(e)of the Internal Revenue Code,the taxpayer excludable under section 116 of the Internal Revenue Code. shall subtract the unused zero bracket amount from federal taxable (b) The subtraction allowed under this subsection shall not income. exceed the difference between the exclusion provided under section (c) From federal taxable income there shall be subtracted the 116 of the Internal Revenue Code and$200 for an individual($400 larger of: in the case of a joint return). (A) The taxpayer's itemized deductions as defined in section (c) The subtraction allowed under this subsection shall not 63(f) of the Internal Revenue Code exclusive of his or her Oregon include any interest and dividend income otherwise excluded from income tax;or Oregon taxable income. (B) A standard deduction that is the larger of$1,050 or 13 (d) As used in this subsection, "interest" means interest as percent of federal adjusted gross income, not to exceed $1,500. defined in section 116 of the Internal Revenue Code as amended and However, if the taxpayer is a married individual filing a separate in effect on December 31,1981. return,the standard deduction under this subparagraph is the larger (7)(a)For tax years beginning on or after January 1,1981,and of$525 or 13 percent of federal adjusted gross income,not to exceed prior to January 1, 1983, income or loss taken into account in $750.This subparagraph shall not apply to a husband or wife filing a determining federal taxable income by a shareholder of an S separate return where the other spouse has claimed itemized deduc- corporation pursuant to sections 1373 to 1375 of the Internal tions under subparagraph(A)of this paragraph;a nonresident alien Revenue Code shall be adjusted for purposes of determining Oregon individual;an Oregon resident entitled to the benefits of section 931 taxable income, to the extent that as income or loss of the S of the Internal Revenue Code (relating to income from sources corporation,they were required to be adjusted under the provisions within possessions of the United States); an individual making a of ORS chapter 317. return for a period of less than 12 months on account of a change in (b)For tax years beginning on or after January 1,1983,items of his or her annual accounting period;an estate or trust;a common income,loss or deduction taken into account in determining federal trust fund; or a partnership. For purposes of this subparagraph, taxable income by a shareholder of an S corporation pursuant to "federal adjusted gross income"means the taxpayer's adjusted gross sections 1366 to 1368 of the Internal Revenue Code shall be adjusted income shown on his or her federal return without the modifications for purposes of determining Oregon taxable income,to the extent provided in this chapter. that as items of income, loss or deduction of the shareholder the (2)(a) There shall be subtracted from federal taxable income items are required to be adjusted under the provisions of this any portion of the distribution of a pension,profit-sharing, stock chapter. bonus or other retirement plan,representing that portion of contri- (c)The tax years referred to in paragraphs (a)and(b) of this butions which were taxed by the State of Oregon but not taxed by subsection are those of the S corporation. the Federal Government under laws in effect for tax years beginning (d)As used in paragraph(a)of this subsection,and S corpora prior to January 1, 1969,or for any subsequent year in which the tion refers to an electing small business corporation. amount that was contributed to the plan under the Internal Revenue SECTION 5.Section 6 of this Act is added to and made a part Code was greater than the amount allowed under this chapter. of ORS chapter 316. (b)Interest or other earnings on any excess contributions of a SECTION 6. (1)To the extent that the amount allowed as a pension, profit-sharing, stock bonus or other retirement plan not deduction under section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code(Acceler- permitted to be deducted under paragraph (a) of this subsection ated Cost Recovery System)exceeds,or is less than,the amount that shall not be added to federal taxable income in the year earned by would be allowed as a deduction for depreciation for the property the plan and shall not be subtracted from federal taxable income in under the federal Internal Revenue Code as amended and in effect the year received by the taxpayer. on December 31,1980,the difference shall be added to,or subtracted (3)(a)Except as provided in paragraph(b)of this subsection,in from federal taxable income,whichever is applicable. addition to the adjustments to federal taxable income required by (2)The modifications required by subsection(1)of this section ORS 316.680, there shall be added to federal taxable income the apply only to the differences in the computation of depreciation amount of any federal income taxes in excess of[$7,000] $5,000, (reasonable allowance for exhaustion,wear,tear and obsolescence) accrued by the taxpayer during the taxable year as described in ORS under the Accelerated Cost Recovery System and the other methods 64 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 12 OR GONE of depreciation.Nothing in this section shall be construed to govern the eligibility of property for depreciation,or other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code which do not directly govern the computa- tion of the deduction amount for recovery property. (3)There shall be added to federal taxable income any amount deducted under section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code(election to expense certain depreciable business assets).However,any asset EXPLANATION with respect to which this section applies may be depreciated as otherwise provided under this chapter. (4)Income included in federal taxable income by a shareholder Amends Oregon Statutes. Increases state personal and corpo- of an S corporation pursuant to sections 1366 to 1368 of the Internal rate income tax revenues to provide homeowner and renter property Revenue Code shall be adjusted for purposes of determining Oregon tax relief. Reduces low bracket income tax rates; increases higher taxable income as required by the provisions of this section. bracket rates. (5) This section shall apply to property placed in service in For OREGON PERSONAL INCOME TAX purposes: taxable years beginning on or after January 1,1987.. •Changes the personal income tax rates. Using single return SECTION 7.ORS 317.061 is amended to read: rates:exempts the first$500 of net income from income tax;taxes 317.061.The[rate]rates of the tax imposed by and computed amounts of net income over$500 but not over$1,000 at 2%;taxes under this chapter[is seven and one-half percent.]shall be deter- amounts of net income over$1,000 but not over$2,500 at 5%;taxes mined in accordance with the following table: amounts of net income over$2,500 but not over$11,000 at 10%; taxes amounts of net income over $11,000 at 15%. (The present If the taxable income is: The tax is: Oregon personal income tax rates range from 4% for amounts of Not over$25,000.....................5.5%of taxable income income below$501 to 10%of net income over$5,000.) Over$25,000 but not over Using joint return rates:exempts the first$1,000 of net income $5O,Ooo............................$1,375 plus 6.5%of the excess over$25,000 from income taxes;taxes amounts of net income over$1,000 but not Over$50.000 but not over over$2,000 at 2%;taxes amounts of net income over$2,000 but not $75,000............................$3,000 plus 7.5%of the excess over$50,000 Over$75,000 but not over over$5,000 at 5%;taxes amounts of net income over$5,000 but not $100,000 ..........................$4,875 plus 8.5%of the excess over$75,000 over$22,000 at 10%;taxes amounts of net income over$22,000 at Over$100,000 but not over 15%.(The present Oregon personal income tax rates range from 4% $500,000 ......... ................$7,000 plus 9.5%of the excess over$100,000 for amounts of income below $1,001 to 10% of net income over Over$500,000 .......................$45,000 plus 10.5%of the excess over$500,000 $10,000.) •Limits the amount of federal and foreign tax that can be SECTION S.Section 9 of this Act is added to and made a part deducted for Oregon tax purposes to$5,000 on a joint return or up to of ORS 317.314 to 317.635. $2,500 on any other return.(Under present Oregon law,up to$7,000 SECTION 9. (1)To the extent that the amount allowed as a in federal income tax can be deducted.) deduction under section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code(Acceler- For OREGON CORPORATE TAX purposes: ated Cost Recovery System)exceeds,or is less than,the amount that *Graduates the corporate income tax rates. Taxes the first would be allowed as a deduction for depreciation for the property 25,000 of corporate at 5.5%,the neat$25,000 at 6.5%,the third under the federal Internal Revenue Code as amended and in effect $ on December 31,1980,the difference shall be added to,or subtracted $25,000 at 7.5%,the fourth$25,000 at 8.5%, the next$400,000 at from federal taxable income,whichever is applicable. 9.5%and for amounts of corporate net income over$500,000,fixes (2)The modifications required by subsection(1)of this section the corporate tax rate at 10.5%.(The present Oregon corporate tax apply only to the differences in the computation of depreciation rate is a flat 7.5%.) (reasonable allowance for exhaustion,wear,tear and obsolescence) For OREGON PERSONAL AND CORPORATE INCOME under the Accelerated Cost Recovery System and the other methods TAX purposes: of depreciation.Nothing in this section shall be construed to govern •For 1987 and years after,limits the methods of computing the the eligibility of property for depreciation,or other provisions of the deduction for depreciation to straight line,declining balance,sum- Internal Revenue Code which do not directly govern the computa- of-the-years digit or other method in effect in Oregon at the end of tion of the deduction amount for recovery property. 1980. Denies the use of the Accelerated Cost Recovery System (3)There shall be added to federal taxable income any amount (ACRS) used to compute federal income tax for Oregon tax pur- deducted under section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code(election poses. to expense certain depreciable business assets).However,any asset All income tax changes apply to tax years beginning in and with respect to which this section applies may be depreciated as after 1987, otherwise provided under this chapter. (4)Income included in federal taxable income by a shareholder of an S corporation pursuant to sections 1366 to 1368 of the Internal Committee Members: Appointed by: Revenue Code shall be adjusted for purposes of determining Oregon Don Tackley Secretary of Stets taxable income as required by the provisions of this section. Gary M.Carlson Secretary of State (5) This section shall apply to property placed in service in Bart Diener Chief Petitioners taxable years beginning on or after January 1,1987. Denise Gustafson Chief Petitioners John Marshall Members of Committee SECTION 10. The amendments to ORS 316.037, 316.690, 316.695 and 317.061 by sections 2 to 4 and 7 of this Act apply to tax This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation years beginning on or after January 1, 1987. For all prior taxable of the ballot measure pursuant p t to ORS 251.215.) years,the law applicable for those years shall remain in full force for the purposes of assessment, imposition and collection of taxes imposed upon or measured by income and for all interest,penalties or forfeitures that have accrued or may accrue with respect to those taxes. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 65 CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 12 0 EGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Fair Tax Ballot #12 is the fairest and most explicit way to THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY FAVORS CHANGING provide residential tax relief --- without a sales tax and without OREGON'S INCOME TAX SO THAT IT IS BASED ON THE decimating local services such as road patrols,our children's school- ABILITY TO PAY. ing,or fire protection.One fireman won't come panting up the hill MEASURE 12 REFORMS OREGON'S INCOME TAX STRUC- dragging a hose, then be forced to wait for a companion before TURE. Although the income tax in Oregon is nominally pro- entering a burning home to save a life. gressive, for most taxpayers it is unfair and regressive — a nearly Specifically, Ballot #12 says that wealthy taxpayers, either "flat"tax. This is because the maximum rate begins at$5,000 for owning profitable corporations,or else enjoying huge salaries,shall individuals. A taxpayer making $20,000 pays virtually the same pay their fair share.In recent years tax revenues from corporations overall tax rate as a taxpayer making$200,000. Measure 12 makes have decreased while home taxes have dramatically increased. Oregon's income tax fairer for individuals by starting at a lower tax Ballot#12 reverses that trend. _ . rate. Only a more graduated income tax,only a tilting of the now-flat 7.5% corporate tax (so that small businesses get a break and THE VAST MAJORITY OF INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS corporations with greater profits pay more)will do the job. WILL PAY LESS OR PAY NO MORE INCOME TAX Ballot#12 is the fairest tax for seniors,for young and growing THAN THEY PAY NOW. ONLY THE WEALTHIEST families,for workers,for those buying new homes,for farmers,and INDIVIDUALS WILL PAY MORE INCOME TAXES for the average businessman.Truly,Ballot#12 is the best tax plan WITH MEASURE 12. for Oregon. MEASURE 12 HELPS OREGON'S BUSINESSES BY MAKING Even big business will someday come to realize that fair taxes CORPORATE TAXES BASED ON THE ABILITY TO PAY. for all makes for a more prosperous state, thus more profitable for Oregon now hay a !tat corporate income tax of 7.5%.(Corporations them. pay 10.6% iii California.) Measure 12 makes graduated rates for corporations:ranging from 5.5%for profits under$25,000 to 10.5% for profits over $500,000. Only the largest and most profitable Submitted by: Russ Farrell,Chair corporations will pay higher taxes—but still less than California. Consumers Opposing the Sales Tax(C.O.S.T) The vast majority of Oregon's businesses will pay lower taxes. _ 3144 N.E.43rd. MEASURE 12 DEDICATES INCREASED REVENUE Portland,OR 9 X213 RESULTING FROM INCOME TAX REFORM TO PROPERTY (This space TAX RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS.Measure p petitioned by 1,000 elector: in accordance with ORS 12 is designed to pay for revenue lost to local governments and 251.255.) school districts as a result of the Homeowner's and Renter's Prop- _ erty Tax Relief Program by increasing tax revenue from the wealthiest individuals and largest and most profitable corporations. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Measures 11 and 12 together provide for fair and responsible tax ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the relief for the vast majority of Oregon's taxpayers. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. VOTE YES ON 12. WITH A YES VOTE ON 11, MEASURE 12 MEANS FAIR AND RESPONSIBLE TAX RELIEF FOR THE VAST MAJORITY OF OREGON'S TAXPAYERS. Paid for by Lane County Democratic Party Central Committee PO Box 11138 Eugene,OR 97440 Submitted by: Gilbert B.Campbell,Co-Chairman No Sales Tax Committee Democratic Party of Oregon P.O.Box 15057 Salem,OR 97309 –--- (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 66 _ Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure No. 12 & No. 13 o EGONF Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Election,November 4, 1986 r CAN ORDINARY WAGE EARNING OREGONIANS BALLOT TITLE ' AFFORD A . $300 MILLION INCOME TAX INCREASE? IG0NST��'IX"�'I03NA 4* 13 I4IF I ?mil t TWENT; DAY If you say"NO,"then vote NO on Ballot Measure 12.Measure 12 would increase personal and corporate income taxes by a total of 9UESTIONr' : l t> to ax s x>w x u tt t $300 million BY RAISING INCOME TAX RATES UP TO taeegxstexed at Ieal�t twenty daysfor �stszl'ilpr 50%. order,to Vota? T All to pay for the scheme of"Tax Relief"proposed in Measure EXPLANATION. ., $ Aendg';p#ytjt� 11.If Measures 12 and 11 are giving us such great relief,then why se+�t on of CIre�00 Caxtstitutiatz Retlututea a I?g3�pp�IBC x a are Oregonians left paying what we already pay? registered ttf.vote at'leaat twenty dam bef�ir , elttalt s? How many times have you heard we need to soak the rich and to allowed to Vote'm GItRt elect�ora<Conatztnt�on Visit the big corporations to pay more taxes?And who usually pays when not now aet a deadline fQx �4te regsitital£ktecrr� taxes are increased on the rich and the corporations? electtotn That's right—it's the ordinary income taxpayers. CAN YOU STAND A 50 PER CENT INCREASE IN YOUR INCOME TAXES? AN ACT Ballot Measure 12 sure"soaks the rich,"doesn't it? And,if you're a small business owner,hang on to your pocket- Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: book. Many small businesses are not corporations—the owners pay The Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by taxes on the personal income tax scale. abolishing existing Section 2(1)(c)and creating a new Section 2(1) What Ballot Measures 12 and 11 say to Oregon's job producing (c)to ARTICLE II SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS to read: backbone is simply this:Bend until you break. And remember,Measure 11 is a constitutional amendment!So Section 2. Qualifications of electors. (1) Every citizen of the t' even if the legislature didn't have enough money, it would have to United States is entitled to vote in all elections not otherwise raise the money somehow or be in violation of the Oregon Constitu- provided for by this Constitution if such citizen: tion!That means an INCOME TAX INCREASE. (a)Is 18 years of age or older; Oregonians are struggling to come out of a recession that has (b)Has resided in this state during the six months immediately put thousands of people out of work and has forced more families preceding the election,except that provision may be made by law to into two wage earner situations. Measures 12 and 11 will make the permit a person who has resided in this state less than 30 days recovery struggle tougher and longer. immediately preceding the election,but who is otherwise qualified Just when Uncle Sam is working to lower our personal tax under this subsection, to vote in the election for candidates for rates,Measure 12 forces Uncle Salem to raise them. nomination or election for President or Vice President of the United Hard working, ordinary wage earning OREGONIANS States or elector of President and Vice President of the United DON'T NEED TO SEE THEIR TAX RATES INCREASED States;and BY 50 PER CENT. (c) Is registered [prior to the ] not less than 20 calendar VOTE AGAINST A HUGE TAX INCREASE — VOTE NO days immediately preceding any election in the manner pro- vided by law. AND NO ON MEASURES 12 AND 11! MEASURES 12 AND 11 ARE THE BULLETS IN THE (2) Except as otherwise provided section 6, Article VIII of CHAMBER THAT WILL KILL OREGON'S FUTURE! this Constitution with respect o the qualifications voters all school district elections,provision may be made by law to require VOTE NO AND NO ON 12 AND 11! that persons who vote upon questions of levying special taxes or issuing public bonds shall be taxpayers. [Constitution of 1859; Amendment proposed by initiative petition filed Dec.20, 1910,and Submitted by: John McCulley adopted by people Nov.5,1912;Amendment proposed by S.J.R.No. 1475 Saginaw South 6, 1913,and adopted by people Nov.3, 1914;Amendment proposed Salem,OR 97302 by S.J.R.No.6, 1923,and adopted by people Nov.4,1924;Amend- Dave Dietz ment proposed by H.J.R. No. 7, 1927, and adopted by people June 10681 Lake Dr.S.E. 28, 1927;Amendment proposed by H.J.R.No.5,1931,and adopted Salem,OR 97302 by people Nov. 8, 1932, Amendment proposed by H.J.R. No. 26, 1959,and adopted by people Nov.8,1960;Amendment proposed by (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) H.J.R.No.41, 1973,and adopted by people Nov.5,1974] 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. 68 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet .., CONTI.yUED Measure No. 12 ORGONF 7 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Isn't it time the big corporations and wealthy people TEACHERS SUPPORT MEASURES#11&- 121 start to pay their fair share of taxes in Oregon? Not all teachers support the sales tax! . And isn't it time for the rest of us to get an even break? The Oregon Federation of Teachers opposes the sales tax,and Vote for the FAIR TAX PLAN.Vote YES on#11y supports the Homestead Exemption FAIR TAX PLAN.We urge a Measure#12 is designed to raise revenues to provide much- YES vote on Measures#I I. needed property tax relief for Oregon's homeowners and renters.It We believe that Oregonians want three things in a tax reform accomplishes this by reforming the state income tax so that large plan: corporations and upper-income families would start to pay their fair 1) Substantial property tax relief for homeowners and share. renters, But don't be fooled by the big money advertwi ments. 2) Adequate and stable funding for schools and other local Measure#12 is not a general income tax increase.Measure services,and #12 would actually lower income taxes for the vast major- 3) No Sales Tax. ity of Oregon families and businesses.Only the wealthy would With a YES vote on Measures#11,we can achieve all pay more. three! Here's how it works: Measure #11 guarantees substantial property tax . Measure#12 reforms income tax rates.Oregon's personal relief for Oregon's homeowners and renters. The average income tax rates are way out-of-line.They have not been adjusted homeowner would receive a reduction of$500 — $650 per year! since the 1960'x.Almost every working Oregonian now finds himself Renters would be guaranteed equivalent relief in a renter's rebate in the top income tax bracket. The top rate (10%) begins at an from the state. (This would be in addition to any relief currently income level of$5,000 for a single person or$10,000 for a married available to homeowners and renters). couple.This means that currently individuals making$100,000 and Measure #12 raises additional revenues to fund prop- more are being taxed at virtually the same rate as families earning erty tax relief, thereby protecting adequate funding for $15,000!Measure#12 would reform the rates so that middle and schools and other local services.The additional revenues would lower-income families would get a break,while the wealthy would be raised from the state income tax by closing loopholes and making start to pay their fair share. reforms so that Oregon's large corporations and upper-income Measure #12 provides a break to small businesses. families would pay their fair share.However,don't let anyone fool . Today,Oregon's smaller businesses are being taxed at the same rate you>—Measure#12 is not a general income tax increase.In fact,the as the state's largest and most profitable companies.Measure#12 vast majority of Oregon families and businesses would see their would graduate the rates so that small and medium-sized businesses income taxes reduced or remain the same. Only the wealthier (with profits less than$150,000 per year)would get a break,while taxpayers would pay more. the big corporations would begin to pay their share. Together,Measures#11 would help end the crisis Measure #12 closes corporate tax loophole. Some of of school closures in Oregon.,As an organization which repre- sents largest and most profitable corporations have been using school employees we care a great deal about adequate and stable funding for education.We know.that Oregon schools are too more and more loopholes to avoid paying taxes.Measure#12 closes ' dependent --I property taxes for funding. Measures _ one of the biggest and most wasteful loopholes. This would save 1 re #would reduce the dependence on the property tax,and wog iId require Oregon over$40 million per year in lost taxes. Overall,Measure#12 would lower income taxes for the the state to assume a greater role financing schools. l a believe vast majority of Oregon taxpayers.Over 2/3 of Oregon families that with substantially lower residential property tax bills (thanks to .Measure to and 90% of Oregon businesses would see their income tax rates r and more. find from the state (thanks nd it much easier in the future r reduced or remain the same.Meanwhile,by getting the big corpora- Measure#12))Oregon schools will to tions and wealthy families to pay their share, Measure #12 would get levies approved. raise additional revenues to fund much needed property tax relief And with Measures#11,we can do it without a (see Measure#11). sales tax! Vote YES on#11. Submitted by: Denise Gustafson Oregon Fair Share Submitted by: Katherine R.Schmidt,President 333 SW 5th,#620 Oregon Federation of Teachers Portland,OR 97204 81.1 NW 23rd Portland,OR 97210 (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an ri7dorse- 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 67 CONTINUED Measure No. 13 0 ITATE EGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 • CUT VOTER FRAUD by allowing county clerks time to verify registration application. • REDUCE CONFUSION AT POLLS as names of eligible voters will be in poll book. • SAVE TAX MONEY by eliminating need for extra help for late registrations in offices of all county clerks. • CUT EXTRA WORK BY COUNTY CLERKS at time when they are already overworked preparing for elections at all polling places. • ELIMINATING THE PROVISION which now allows for regis- EXPLANATION tration up to 5:00 p.m.the night before elections. • MEASURE 13 HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY THE OREGON This is a proposed amendment to the State Constitution. It FARM BUREAU FEDERATION AND THE OREGON STATE would provide that a person must be registered to vote at least 20 GRANGE. days before election day. Anyone not registered at least 20 days before would not be eligible to vote. Submitted by: Frank L.Nims This proposed amendment would replace current Oregon stat- President utory law. Presently, individuals are allowed to register up to one Oregonians in Action day before the election. 1533 E.Burnside This proposed amendment would not change any other voter Portland,OR 97214 qualification provision.It would only establish a voter registration cut-off by requiring persons who want to vote to be registered at (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) least 20 days before the election. (This explanation certified by the Supreme Court of the State of The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Oregon pursuant to ORS 251.235.) ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 69 CONTINUED Measure No. 13 STATE F ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS SUPPORT DON'T GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE.VOTE NO 20-DAY VOTER REGISTRATION CUTOFF ON THE 20 DAY VOTER REGISTRATION CUT-OFF. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 THE RIGHT TO VOTE IS THE MOST FUNDAMEN- Oregonians have always prided themselves on the honesty and TAL RIGHT IN OUR DEMOCRACY.A 20 DAY CUT-OFF integrity of their elections process.Our election systems,with its WILL DENY THIS RIGHT TO CITIZENS OF OREGON. checks and balances has provided Oregonians with fair elections for many years. THE 20 DAY CUT-OFF WILL TAKE AWAY CIT- IZENS'RIGHT TO VOTE.People who move during the 20 days VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 P g s Y As County Clerks, the officials charged with conducting these will not be able to re-register and vote in congressional,state,and elections,we take particular pride in the quality of Oregon elec- local elections; transferred employees, laid-off workers moving to tions. look for a new job,or anyone moving across town will lose their right VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 to vote if this constitutional amendment passes;people who marry This measure seeks to add yet another improvement to the list of and change their names will not be able to re-register and vote. checks and balances already in the law. INNOCENT PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 VOTE and no additional fraud prevention will be gained. Oregon requires a 20 day residency in the state to be able to IT'S UNNECESSARY. Our current system has fraud pre- participate in our elections. Yet, at the present time, we allow vention mechanisms that work. citizens to register to vote up to 5:00 pm the day before an election. 1. If a person registers to vote 12 days or more before an election, This leaves us with no way to determine if the person registering at the county clerk verifies his/her address. the last minute is in fact a qualified voter,meeting the residency 2 A person must submit roof of residency to register during the 11 requirements of the state. days before m election. P Y g VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 Y Even regulations adopted by the Legislature requiring a"proof of 3. There is no voter registration on election day. residence" for those late registrations are inadequate. Any 4. If anyone suspects that a fraudulent vote is being cast,that vote attempted fraud which might occur will be discovered only AFTER can be challenged and not counted in a contested election. the election.We believe this is not in the best interests of Oregon IT'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL. A 20 day voter registration citizens. cut-off unreasonably deprives Oregonians of their right to vote.The VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 U.S. Supreme Court has said that, to be constitutional, any This measure assures that all voters will meet the residency restriction on voter registration must be the minimum necessary to requirements of the state, and any questions about a voters maintain the integrity of the elections process.OUR CURRENT qualifications can be resolved BEFORE the election. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 SYSTEM PREVENTS FRAUD WITHOUT DEPRIVING In the interest of providing the level of integrity Oregonians expect CITIZENS OF THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE. in our elections we urge your support of this constitutional amend- IT WON'T PREVENT FRAUD. Anyone who intends to ment. _ fraudulently register would register before the 20 day deadline. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 DON'T GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE.VOTE NO 92% (33 of 36) county election officials support this measure, ON THE 20 DAY VOTER REGISTRATION CUT-OFF. including the following elected county clerks: Reta C.Kerry,Columbia County Clerk;Barbara Bloodsworth,Morrow County Clerk;Doris L.Wadsworth,Douglas County Clerk;Charles Stern,Yamhill County Clerk;Eugene P.Baumann,Curry County Clerk;Julia Woods,Baker County Submitted by: Pamela A.Ferrara Clerk;Elaine L.Henderson,Jefferson County Clerk;Del Riley,Linn County Clerks Oregon Common Cause Carol Voigt,Grant County Clerk;Norma Hunsinger,Clatsop County Clerk;J. 840 Jefferson NE,Salem Dean Fouquette,Sr.,Umatilla County Clerk;Marjorie Martin,Wallowa County League of Women Voters of Oregon Clerk; Christopher N. 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VOTE YES ON MEASURE 13 Submitted by: Al Davidson,Treasurer The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The Committee a Oregon Elected Officials ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the g accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 275 Idylwood Dr.S.E. I Salem,OR 97302 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 70 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED — STATE OF Measure No. 14 OREGON � Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General Election,November 4, 1986. 6 BALLOT TITLE I PROHIBITS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT OPERATION UNTIL PRR- ht&NENT WASTE SITE LIGENSEl`)!° YEI Q[1RSTION,-Shall all Oregon nuclear,power plant operations be prohibited until the',federal governmant i licences a gexznanet radioactive waste disposal site? pI,ANATIOi+I',-(1) This measure prohibits all Oxon nuclear power plant operation until the Oregon tergy Facility Sating Council finds that a federally ' lied high level radioactive waste dispel }e EXPLANATION available to immediately accept plant waste far perm - hant diep 4 Waste retrieval option for reprocessing is nod squired This measure halts the production of electricity at the Trojan ( } If legislature declares an'emergency need far nuclear power plant from December 4, 1986, until the Energy electricity not available from other resources,including Facility Siting Council finds that the Federal government has eotiservatibn,temporary suspension or repeal of part(1) licensed a high level radioactive waste repository for the disposal of of this measure must be referred to voters. the waste produced by the plant,and that the repository will accept waste immediately for final disposal.The measure changes existing law only in halting production at Trojan;Trojan is Oregon's only AN ACT nuclear power plant,and current law prohibits construction of new nuclear plants until the Council makes the findings above.Tempo- : Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: rary storage of waste at Trojan would continue. The measure would allow Trojan to operate temporarily before Section 1. Findings. The people of Oregon find that if the the Federal government licenses a,repository only if the Oregon Legislature refers to the voters a law declaring an emergency need federal government fails to provide a permanent repository for the for power that cannot be obtained from any other energy source, safe disposal of high level radioactive waste,the people of our state including conservation,and the voters approve the referendum. will face potential adverse health effects, environmental If a court declares part of the new law invalid,the rest of the law tion,and the undue financial burden of paying for the consttruction ruction would remain unaffected. and maintenance for the indefinite future of a high level nuclear waste repository in Oregon. Furthermore, the people of this state recognize that there exists both a present and projected surplus of (This explanation certified by the Supreme Court of the State of electric generating capacity in the Pacific Northwest.Therefore we Oregon pursuant to ORS 251.235.) the people enact the following: Section 2. Conditions for further operation of nuclear fueled thermal power plants. (a) No nuclear fueled thermal power plant shall be allowed to operate in Oregon until the Energy Facility Siting Council finds that a repository for the disposal of the high level radioactive waste produced by the plant has been licensed by the Federal Government. The repository must be found to provide for the immediate acceptance and terminal disposition of such waste with or without provision for retrieval for reprocessing. (b) If the Oregon Legislature declares by law that there is an emergency need for electric power which cannot be obtained from any alternative energy resource including conservation, without violating Section 2(a), then the temporary suspension or repeal of Section 2(a) shall be referred to the voters of this state for their approval or rejection. Section 3. (8) If any section,portion,clause or phrase of this act is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional the remaining sections, portions, clauses and phrases shall not be affected but shall remain in full force or effect,and to this end the provisions of this act are severable. 72 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet Measure No. 13 EGO NF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION VOTE NO ON 13 OSPIRG URGES YOU TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE , VOTE NO ON 13 INCREASED GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS Measure 13 will disenfranchise Oregon voters BLOCK THE RIGHT TO CITIZEN DECISION-MAKING Eligible Oregon voters should not be denied the right to vote • FEWER OREGONIANS WOULD BE ABLE TO VOTE. due to an arbitrary cut-off. In 1984,over 65,000 Oregonians regis- The Secretary of State's office reported that 71,000 voters in 1984 tered in the 20 days before the election.If Measure 13 had been law and over 100,000 in 1980 registered to vote in the last 20 days then,these Oregon citizens would have been denied the right to vote. before the November General Election. Measure 13 would take Oregonians who move,marry,or change their names in the 20 days away their vote. before an election will lose their right to vote if this measure passes. Measure 13 will discourage voter participation. Oregon is cur- Current law protects against voter fraud rently one of the top ten states in voter participation. Proponents of a 20 day cut off contend that it will help check • ". . .the 20-day cut-off is too long,in our opinion.It would pose voter fraud and abuse. Current law already does this. The Oregon an undue hardship on too many citizens who might otherwise legislature made voter registration law stricter last year by mandat- vote." ing that citizens who register in the 12 days before an election Bend Bulletin,4/4/85 provide proof of their eligibility. During the 10 years that Oregon • OREGON'S NEW LAW ASSURES ELECTION INTEGRITY. had election day registration, not one person was prosecuted for The new 1985 election law ended last-day voter registration.The voter fraud.Further,the Secretary of State has the authority to step new law requires proof-of-residency for citizens registering in the in and protect the integrity of our voting process. In 1984, that 11 days before every election.This current law protects Oregon's authority was used effectively in Wasco County to prevent the election system against fraud.Our new system is fair and it works! registration of people who were not Oregon residents. • "(Secretary of State Barbara Roberts') solution seems the best Measure 13 may be unconstitutional .the state's residents still would be able to register until fairly In 1971 the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that only those registra- late in the game, but clerks would have the tools to forestall tion requirements absolutely necessary for the efficient conduct of fraud." elections are allowed. Many people feel that Measure 13 will not Baker Democrat-Herald,5/3/85 meet this standard and would be challenged in,court and found • MEASURE 13 VIOLATES YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL unconstitutional. RIGHT TO VOTE. Oregon,leads the nation in voter participation. The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that it will not High percentages of Oregonians register and vote. Oregon is permit voter curtailment for"administrative convenience." In a consistently among those states which have the highest voter state where we have had last-day voter registration for ten years, participation in the country.Oregon citizens believe that democracy we would not be able to convince the Court it is necessary to move is not a spectator sport.Our current simple,accessible voter regis- registration back 20 days. tration procedures ensure that all eligible Oregonians can exercise • "Courts are very protective of people's right to vote.In a mobile their right to vote. Since 1975 our state's policy has been to society,that right includes late registration." encourage all potential voters to register by making registration Salem Statesman-Journal,4/6/85 accessible.That policy has worked well and should not be changed. • "A 20-day cut-off looks unconstitutional. . ." VOTE NO ON 13! Pendleton East Oregonian,5/28/85 • " . .a jump all the way back to 20 days might make it hard for a judge to conclude that the move was for anything other than Submitted by: Thomas Novick(Executive Director) administrative convenience." Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Eugene Register-Guard,6/26/86 (OSPIRG) DON'T BE FOOLED BY THOSE WHO WOULD TAKE AWAY 027 SW Arthur YOUR VOTE! Portland,OR 97201 VOTE NO ON 13 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Submitted by: Judy Carnahan,Chairperson Democratic Party of Oregon P.O.Box 15057 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Salem,OR 97309 ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 71 ---------- r, 7,7� CONTINUED o ITE OGON F Measure No. 14 E ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR NUCLEAR INDEX STOP PRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR WASTE AT TROJAN Maximum radiation dose believed safe under U.S. government VOTE YES ON 14 guidelines in 1934(rem/yr):50 No degree of prosperity could justify the accumulation of large amounts of highly toxic substances which nobody knows how to make In 1936:25 safe and which remain an incalculable danger to the whole of creation In 1950: 15 for historical or even geological ages. To do such a thing is a In 1956: 5 transgression infinitely more serious than any crime perpetrated by In 1986: ? man. The idea that a civilization could sustain itself on such a Curies of radioactivity required to cause genetic abnormalities, transgression is an ethical,spiritual and metaphysical monstrosity.It cancer or death: <1 means conducting the human economic affairs as if people did not Curies of radioactive waste in the U.S. at the end of 1984: matter at all! -E.F.Schumacher 16,200,000,000 WASTE NOT Projected by the year 2000:42,000,000,000 In 1976 the Trojan Nuclear Plant began operation.It was not Percentage of total U.S.radioactive waste in curies generated by the designed to become a permanent repository for high-level military:9% radioactive waste.Since that time all high-level radioactive waste, in the form of spent fuel,has been stored on site,under water,in the Generated by the commercial nuclear power industry:91% spent fuel pool.This pool is housed in a pre-fabricated metal building Number of spent fuel assemblies currently stored in the spent fuel located less than 100 feet from the Columbia River.The nuclear pool at Trojan:388 industry and the federal government have yet to determine Number of additional spent fuel assemblies needing storage if how and where this waste will be permanently stored. Trojan operates to year 2011: 1600 WANT NOT Years needed for Plutonium 239 to lose half its toxicity:24,000 Oregon Twice in the last 10 years,Portland General Electric asked the Energy Facility Siting Council(EFSC)and the U.S.Nuclear Projected service life of the Trojan Nuclear Plant Regulatory Commission for permission to expand the spent fuel pool. in years:35 Without expansion of the spent fuel pool the Trojan Plant would have Ounces of plutonium needed to kill 20,000 people: 1 to shut down.Expansion means merely re-racking fuel bundles Pounds of plutonium placed in shallow graves at closer together in the same pool.WHY NOT Hanford dumpsite:44 In 1983 the Energy Facility Siting Council determined that all Pounds of plutonium annually produced as waste at Trojan:583 high-level radioactive waste may have to remain on site at Tons of plutonium in spent fuel if Trojan operates to year 2011:9 Trojan when its operating license expires in the year 2011. By making this determination,the siting Council acknowledged a lack Number of ounces in 9 tons:288,000 of confidence in resolving the problems of radioactive waste disposal. Minutes allowed for debate by U.S. Senate to approve 17 amend- No one knows what financial and environmental impacts will ments to Nuclear Waste Policy Act: 15 ultimately occur by continued production of radioactive U.S.government estimate of offsite property damage in the event of wastes at Trojan. a full-core meltdown at Three Mile Island:$17 billion END RADIOACTIVE ROULETTE Limit of liability to repay nuclear accident victims under Price MEASURE 14 — Prohibits operation of the Trojan Plant until the - Federal Government licenses a permanent radioactive waste disposal Anderson Act:$640 million site. U.S.Nuclear Regulatory Commission estimate of probability of core MEASURE 14 — Requires that a federal repository must be available for meltdown in U.S.reactor in next 20 years:45 in 100 the immediate acceptance and disposal of Trojan's high-level waste. Commercial liability insurance available for offsite nuclear damage: MEASURE 14 — Allows for emergency operation of the Trojan Plant $160 million but only if electric power cannot be obtained from any alternative energy resource including conservation and only after a vote of the For MGM Grand Hotel,Las Vegas:$170 million people. For Michael Jackson"Victory Tour":$250 million MEASURE 14 — While desireable,is not a ban on nuclear power. For typical commercial airline flight:$500 million VOTE YES ON MEASURE 14 of BALLOT MEASURE which would SHUT DOWN TROJAN: The following are supporters Salem Electric Board,Emerald People's Utility District;Congressmen Measure 14: Jim Weaver,State Sen.Tom Mason;State 14 Sen.Jan Wyers;State Sen.Walter Brown;State Sen.Ed Fadeley;State Rep.Dave McTeague;State Rep.Nancy Phone numbers to call for further information: Peterson;Beulah Hand,State Leg.'58266;Mult.Co.Comm.Caroline Miller,Cynthia Wootten,Councilor,City of Eugene,Hanford Oversight Comm.;Soloflex Corporation;Tom Marlin,Chm,Coalition for Anadromous Salmon& 288-0734-Portland Steellued Habitat,Rev.Austin Harper Richardson;Dr.Arthur&Mrs.Mary Payton,Research Prof.Chem.; Herschel Snodgrass,Vatg.Amt.Prof.of Physics;Howard Glazer,AIA,Architect;William Lasswell,Douglas VOTE YES on 14 County District Attorney,Larry Tuttle,Card.2nd Cong.District,Deschutes County Commissioner,Bill Kittredge, Springfield Utility Bd.Member,State Sen.Bill Bradbury;State Sen.Bill McCoy;State Rep.Rick Bauman;State Rep.Dick Springer,Mult.Co.Comm.Gretchen Kalourf,Oregon League of Conservation Voters;Susan Reid,City Submitted by: Lloyd Marbet Council Member,Ashland,Community at Breitenbuah;Doug McCarty,Planetarium Director,Mt.Hood Commu- Citizens for Responsible Radioactive nity College;Joe Roberts,Prof.of Math.Reed College;Jack Craig,Eugene Waterand Electric Board Commissioner Waste Disposal great Harvest Broad Co.;Kate&Gerald McCarthy,Hood River,Bernard Jolles,Portland Attorney 320 S.W.Stark,Rm 202 Submitted by: Lloyd K.Marbet Portland,OR 97204 Citizens for Responsible Radioactive Waste Disposal (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS 320 S.W.Stark,Rm.202 251.255.) Portland,OR 97204 (This space Purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 73 17W-777,+ ts- CONTINUED Measure No. 14 STATE O F ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ! ARGUMENT IN FAVOR YES ON 14 MYTHS OF THE NUCLEAR AGE SALEM ELECTRIC,a consumer-owned utility in the Salem- MYTH #1: The Russian plant at Chernobyl had no containment Keizer area and a user of some Trojan power, supports Ballot structure surrounding its reactor. Measure 14 and urges its approval. THE TRUTH:According to the New York Times of May 19,1986,the 1) THE POWER FROM TROJAN ISN'T NEEDED Chernobyl plant had a double containment structure.It's strength was NOW BECAUSE OF THE LARGE REGIONAL SURPLUS. similar to that of many commercial U.S.plants.The steel and concrete Northwest utilities are swimming in overcapacity. The lines to walls were shattered by the great explosion of April 26,1986. California aren't large enough for all the electricity utilities want to MYTH #2: State and federal laws assure that Trojan's waste will be send there.A five-to-twenty-year surplus of some 2500 megawatts moved to another state. has been identified. THE TRUTH:No state wants our waste,and Oregon does not have the 2) A CONSERVATION RESOURCE OF UP TO 4240 power to make any other state take it.While Oregon law states that no MEGAWATTS HAS BEEN INDENTIFIED BY THE high-level wastes"should"be stored here permanently,once we allow REGIONAL POWER PLANNING COUNCIL. Much of this PGE to produce the wastes,we cannot force their removal. Similarly, resource remains untapped;it's cheap;and it provides employment federal law requires that the waste be permanently dumped somewhere, in a dispersed manner that benefits communities throughout the but it does not say where.As the process approaches political collapse,it region. It is cheaper to "buy efficiency" than to operate a nuclear seems likely that each state will be stuck with its own waste. plant. (By comparison, Trojan has generated from 170 to 650 MYTH#3:Nuclear power is getting safer. megawatts annually.) THE TRUTH:Nuclear power is getting more dangerous.According to 3) MOST ECONOMIC ANALYSES OF NUCLEAR official records of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC),last year PLANTS DON'T ACCOUNT FOR THE COST OF DE-COM- American nuclear plants had more serious accidents.a and near misses MISSIONING AND WASTE DISPOSAL. Dismantling costs th than ever before.Columnist Jack Anderson reported on June 4,1986 that the NRC responded to the catastrophic fire at Chernobyl by for reactors are proving to be roughly comparable to the cost of weakening fire safety standard at American plants. Finally, older construction.The build-up of radioactivity makes it cheaper to de- plants are more prone to accidents,and the risk increases sharply after commission a plant sooner rather than later.Disposing of high-level the 10th year.Trojan is 10 years old. radioactive waste represents another balloon payment for MYTH#4:Trojan has a good safety record. ratepayers and taxpayers. THE TRUTH:Trojan was closed down during most of 1978 because of In all instances,costs can be significantly reduced by closing a safety-related design defects. The control building was found to have plant early. inadequate earthquake resistance. Huge steel bars which should have 4) THE CLOSURE OF TROJAN STRENGTHENS been in the walls were missing.Bars that were there were inadequately OREGON'S POSITION IN OPPOSING THE SELECTION secured.Further,drug problems have plagued plant employees.During a OF HANFORD,WASHINGTON,AS THE"PERMANENT" scandal over drug dealing at the plant,it was revealed that employees SITE FOR COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR WASTES.If we don't had actually been inhaling nitrous oxide(laughing gas)from a canister want the waste in our own backyard, then how can we justify its just outside the reactor building!(Oregonian,2-1-80).Finally,an NRC continued production at Trojan? memorandum in 1985 declared the recent failure of several safety 5) EVERY NUCLEAR PLANT CARRIES AN INHER- systems at Trojan was"a severe accident precursor,"the kind of event ENT SAFETY RISK WHICH CAN BEST BE MINIMIZED which can lead to a potential disaster in the reactor core. BY SHUTTING DOWN THE PLANT.A nuclear accident is the MYTH#5:Trojan produces 20%of Oregon's energy,and a shutdown ultimate economic test.The Chernobyl disaster provides data about might mean shortages. the consequences of a"mishap".Aside from immediate deaths and THE TRUTH:There is no Oregon energy system—it is an integrated future cancer, the land up to 50 miles around Chernobyl is now Northwest system.Trojan is about 3%of Northwest power. uninhabitable.How do we put a price tag on this loss? MYTH#6:A Trojan shutdown would require new dams,endangering 6) AN ECONOMIC BENEFIT MAY WELL RESULT our fish populations. FROM THE CLOSING OF THE TROJAN PLANT.In a study THE TRUTH:The present energy surplus in the Northwest can easily be extended into the next century commissioned by Salem Electric,Energy Systems Research Group energy simply implementing existing of Boston concluded that a net benefit of$25 million will accrue to conservation plans. Non-polluting energy sources are expected to be available and competitive well before then. the region if Trojan's operation is terminated.This figure,like any others purporting to be the truth, is subject to changes in its DESTROY THE MYTHS OF THE NUCLEAR AGE underlying assumptions.A longer-than-expected power surplus,for VOTE YES ON MEASURE 14 example,will increase this benefit. The ultimate results of a Trojan shutdown depend on actions Submitted by Gregory Kafoury taken by utilities.By re-directing Trojan money into conservation Citizens for Responsible Radioactive now,future power costs can be avoided. Waste Disposal 320 SW Stark,Rm 202 Submitted by: Robert Coe,President Portland,OR 97204 Salem Electric 633 Seventh St.NW (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Salem,OR 97304 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the slate warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 74 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITTE Measure No. 14 OREGON ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR SHUTTING DOWN TROJAN MAKES GOOD CREATING OUR FUTURE IN OREGON ECONOMIC SENSE Ballot Measure 14 will end the creation and restrict the storage TROJAN ISN'T NEEDED of high-level nuclear waste in Oregon. The Pacific Northwest has a large power surplus. Currently the HANFORD&TROJAN regional electric generating capacity exceeds needs by more than ten times the average output of the Trojan power plant. A majority of the people of Oregon speak with one voice in The regional firm power surplus is predicted by the Northwest Power Planning opposition to the possible designation of Hanford as this nation's Council to last until 1995-2001.This surplus will exceed Trojan's output for 7-9 nuclear garbage dump.Most nuclear waste is produced on the East years even under the worst hydroelectric generating conditions observed in the Coast,and the powerful Eastern States want to put their wastes as last 100 years.Under average water conditions the power surplus will exist far far away as possible. Hanford is the end of the road. The epic past the lifespan of the Trojan plant. mistake of the nuclear era was to commit our country so heavily to California buys power from the Northwest in quantities far exceeding this technology on the assumption that the waste problem would Trojan's output. soon be solved.A safe solution now seems further away than ever, In the long term the resource of power available from conservation measures and the great risk is that political pressure will land a premature which coat less than Trojan's output is enormous. The Northwest Power solution in our backyard. Planning Council estimates that the conservation potential of residential hot If we wish to make our case against Hanford, we must have water heating measures alone is the equivalent to three fourths of Trojan's something more to say than"not here."We must show that we alone output. have learned the great lesson — we must stop producing nuclear MEASURE 14 WILL PROBABLY COST THE RATEPAYERS NOTH- ING waste in the mistaken belief that someone will come along and take Trojan's average annual output is about 3% of the annual regional electrical it safely away. If we in Oregon take the lead in breaking this self- usage.If needed,a wide variety of resources are available to replace Trojan's destructive cycle,other states will be encouraged to follow.On the output at lower prices. other hand, if Oregon with its tremendous energy surplus cannot PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT CUSTOMERS will not be noticeably take the lead — in the year of Chernobyl — then our plea on affected even if Trojan's replacement power were expensive.Eugene Water& Hanford may fall upon deaf ears. Electric Board has sold its share of Trojan and will not be impacted for its prior TROJAN AND JOBS 30%ownership. Nuclear power is capital-intensive.The alternatives to nuclear PP&L CUSTOMERS will not be noticeably affected since PP&L owns power are labor-intensive.Our smartest energy dollar is invested in only 2.5%of Trojan. conservation.It saves money for ratepayers and creates many jobs in PGE RESIDENTIAL AND FARM CUSTOMERS are protected by the the process.Nuclear power creates a poor business climate.Because Residential Power Exchange Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administra- of their size and complexity,nuclear plants are not reliable.Trojan tion.All residential customers in the Northwest already receive special rates based upon BPA's" riority"rates.Whether PGE's generation costs go up or was closed during most of 1978 because of design defects which made down,residential and farm customers continue to pay about the same. it incapable of withstanding potential earthquakes.Business needs PGE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS may be an energy source which is dependable.Nuclear power is not. slightly affected by Trojan's shutdown.In a worst case assessment,where it is Government estimates of the potential property damage in a assumed that all of Trojan's output is replaced with high priced purchased power, major Trojan accident approach $100 billion. The Soviets have these rates would increase by only 7.5%,which is equal to six month's average abandoned areas 50 miles from Chernobyl;nearly half of Oregon's PGE rate increase.It is unlikely that PGE will have to replace all of Trojan's population is within 50 miles of Trojan. After an accident, busi- output.Last year for example,PGE sold the equivalent of 82%of Trojan's output nesses(like homeowners)would be limited in compensation to a few to California. pennies on the dollar. An independent economic study commissioned by Salem Electric shows a WHO ARE THE EXPERTS? savings to the region's ratepayers by shutting down Trojan due to the low costs of In the 1950'x, the nuclear industry promised electricity "too replacement power. cheap to meter."In the 1970's,they gave us WPPSS.In 1975,the TROJAN IS AN UNREASONABLE RISK industry assured us that the chance of a core meltdown was one in The hidden costs associated with continued operation of Trojan are potentially nine billion.In 1978,they gave us Three Mile Island.In 1986,while extreme.The financial costs to Three Mile Island ratepayers are substantial.The the great nuclear fire still raged at Chernobyl,the U.S.Department costs and damages caused by the fire at Chernobyl are incalculable.The costs and of Energy did not wait to learn what had happened there before problems of decommissioning Trojan are unknown. The problems with the disposal of commercial nuclear wastes are still unresolved.And the long term declaring that"it can't happen here." ultimate costs we leave our grandchildren are entirely unknown. Enough is enough.We can create our own future in an Oregon VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 14. safe and clean and prosperous. Lon Topaz,General Manager Emerald Peoples Utility District 5001 Franklin Blvd. Submitted by: Gregory Kafoury Eugene,Oregon 97403 Citizens for Responsible Radioactive Waste Director Oregon Department of Energy 1975-1976 Disposal 320 SW Stark,Rm 202 Submitted by: Lloyd K.Marbet Portland,OR 97204 Citizens for Responsible Radioactive Waste Disposal (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 320 SW Stark,Room 202 Portland,OR 97204 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 75 'n7-7 CONTINUED, Measure No. 14 ORGO F ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR TROJAN:OREGON'S RESOURCE OR A MEDICAL STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE 14 OREGON'S TRAGEDY? A concensus is developing in the Pacific Northwest against the Portland General Electric and its political supporters have you storage of the nation's nuclear waste at Hanford.Our first step must be believe that Trojan is Oregon's resource. We weren't asked If the plant to atop the production of more nuclear waste.Continued operation of the should be built.re don't own the plant.PGE built the plant;PGE owns it Trojan Nuclear Power Plant with its high-level radioactive waste stored Don't be fooled.The only time Trojan is your resource is when it's in on-site increases the danger to human health. trouble. PREVENTING TROJANOBYL EWEB ABANDONS SHIP Serious nuclear accidents are bound to happen. Last year the Originally,Eugene Water and Electric Board(EWEB)was a 30%owner of Nuclear Regulatory Commission testified before Congress that the the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant.In 1979 EWEB Commissioners perms- chances of a full-core meltdown by the year 2000 in the U.S.were about nently assigned their interest in the Trojan Plant to the Bonneville 45%.The recent tr ed at Chernob 1 has resented us with concrete Administration.This action was taken to protect"EWEB customers from ag Y Y has p resented direct Tm�an eapense, including decommissioning or waste disposal evidence of the world-wide impact of such accidents.Within one week costs" (EWEB s 1985 Annual Report).There was also deep concern that after Chernobyl, radioactive rain fell in the Northwest and radiation even a moderately severe accident like Three Mile Island could leave the from Chernobyl was found in our milk. Eugene ratepayers responsible fora debt service of$260 million on a dead Even this relatively small steam explosion overtaxed the medical plant.Now,EWEB is a successful electric utility pursuing a wide range of resources of the entire Soviet Union.Medical help was sought around conservation and alternative energy programs. Through creative energy the world to address the significant number of people with serious planning atrate�ies, EWEB has lowered its risks and prospered. EWEB radiation exposures. Thousands were evacuated. Approximately 5,000 made a wise decision to do without the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant,so can doctors and nurses were involved in the crisis.From estimates of the we. amount and kind of radioactivity released, physicians and physicists RATES predict an increased occurrence(in the tens of thousands)of leukemia as PGE and its political supporters tell us that a suspension of operations well as other cancers and thyroid abnormalities both in the Soviet Union at Trojan will mean higher rates.They say they're concerned about rates. and Eastern Europe.Are we ready for a major nuclear accident here? Looking at their records of the last 10 years,one wonders when they first The medical community is not. became worried about higher rates. In the years between 1974 and 1983 The lessons from this catastrophe are straightforward. Nuclear (except 1978),PGE requested an average rate increase of$68.9 million.This amounts to a requested rate increase of 20.1%a year!The figures speak for accidents can cause massive suffering. We are not infallable, and the themselves: machines we build can only mirror our imperfections. Year Requested% Increase FROM NUCLEAR WASTE TO NUCLEAR WAR $Millions By 1990,it is projected spent fuel produced at commercial nuclear 1974 10.2% 14.9 reactors like Trojan will contain enough Plutonium 239 to create 23,000 1975 24.7% 36.8 additional nuclear warheads. Technologies to extract and purify this 1976 20.0% 42.2 Plutonium are being developed. Currently federal law prevents these 1977 18.5% 47.9 technologies from being used. If federal law changed, energy used for 1979 23.6% 69.9 households and industrial purposes could simultaneously produce pluto- 1980 21.0% 78.0 3.2% 13.3 nium for nuclear weapons. 19.8% 84.5 Even if federal law does not change,stockpiling a backlog of high- 1981 4.4% 22.0 level radioactive waste at nuclear reactors does little for safeguarding our 10.8% 58.3 country from nuclear attack. In the event of war or terrorist activity, 1982 14. % 63.4. nuclear plants like Trojan make excellent targets.STOPPING PRO- 9.7979 TO TALS 180.94% 620.9 DUCTION OF NUCLEAR WASTE IS PREVENTIVE HEALTH TO AVERAGE 20.1% $68.9 million CARE. WHY SHOULD WE BELIEVE PGE? VOTE YES ON MEASURE 14 Throughout the 1970'x,PGE projected huge power shortages.Their Karen Steingart,MD,MPH;William Morton,MD,Dr.P.H.,Environ- plan was to build two nuclear plants at Pebble Springs and two more at mental Medicine Specialist; Noel Peterson, N.D.; Karen Erde, M.D.; Skagit. The plants ran into enormous cost overruns. The "huge power Robert A.McFarlane,M.D.;Marguerite Cohen,M.D.;Vip Short,M.D.; shortages" never materialized. Then came the meltdown at Three Mile David P. Thompson, M.D., Internal Medicine Specialist; Charles Island,"the accident that could not happen."In 1980,the people of Oregon Grossman,M.D.;Jeanne Fitterer,RN,MPH struck down the grand designs of PGE by overwhelmingly passing Ballot Measure 7 which prohibited future nuclear plants from being built until the federal government licensed a permanent nuclear waste repository.While no Submitted by: Lloyd K.Marbet more plants will be built,we still confront the risks,the costs and the wastes Citizens for Responsible Radioactive Waste of Trojan.We have done it once,we can do it again.Vote YES on Ballot Disposal Measure 14. 320 SW Stark,Rm 202 OREGONIANS SHALL NOT BE FORCED TO PAY FOR SOME- Portland,OR.97204 THING WE DO NOT OWN AND DID NOT ASK TO BE BUILT, NOR DO WE DESERVE TO BE MADE ECONOMICALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTE GENERATED BY (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) AN INDUSTRY WHICH CANNOT DISPOSE OF IT Submitted by: Lloyd K.Marbet Citizens for Responsible Radioactive Waste The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Disposal ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the 320 SW Stark,Rm.202 accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Portland,OR 97204 (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 76 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITITE Measure No. 14 OREGONE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 14 OREGON CAN LEAD THE NATION TO A NON NUCLEAR 300,000 FATALITIES FUTURE I support this ballot measure because it would be sad to lose the Oregonians are faced with an historic opportunity to take power into t state t Oregon for human habitation. Measurements in their own hands.By adopting this year's ballot initiative to close the Trojan B g nuclear plant,Oregon can lead the nation away from dangerous and expen- Europe following the Chernobyl disaster prove that distances of sive nuclear power to safer,cleaner and more reliable alternatives. even 700 miles do not shield people or land from serious contamina- The safety and environmental dangers of nuclear power, especially tion when a nuclear power plant releases its radioactive cesium those of nuclear waste disposal,provide compelling reasons to close Trojan. waste. Using official measurements of radiocesium fallout, I esti- But there is another reason:it will save millions of dollars. mate that Chernobyl's fallout will kill at least 300,000 people in Such savings are possible because nuclear power is far more expensive Europe from cancer and cause another 300,000 non-fatal cancers than available alternatives,and because the Pacific Northwest simply does there.The basis of my estimate is published for all to examine. not need Trojan's power MENACE DUE TO CONGRESS Already Trojan is shutdown nearly half the time.Since going on line in This ballot measure is necessary because Congress is showing 1976, Trojan has operated at less than 53% of its maximum output. contempt for you and our children b Moreover,the Northwest has a tremendous surplus of electricity which could p y y y permitting operation of last into the next century.The surplus is so great that Bonneville Power nuclear plants which insurance experts reject as too risky.For 30 Administration (BPA) is selling millions of kilowatts of electricity to years, no one has ever been willing to sell appropriate liability California at rock bottom prices.So much hydro power is available that BPA insurance to a nuclear utility.This fall,Congress is likely to renew recently shut down its WPPSS 2 nuclear plant for over three months because the Price-Anderson Act, which dramatically limits a utility's lia- it simply was too expensive. bility for a nuclear power disaster. Congress proposes a ceiling of By continuing to operate Trojan,Portland General Electric(PGE)will only $2 to$6 billion in utility liability even though a Chernobyl- force ratepayers to pay ever increasing rates for nuclear generated electricity. USA could easily do over $100 billion in damage. With Price- While nuclear fuel prices remain stable,costs for operation and maintenance Anderson Congress actually encourages Chernobyl-USA by remov- and capital additions (i.e. major repairs for deteriorating equipment) are ing normal deterrence to reckless activity:full responsibility for the rising by nearly 20%a year. consequences. Moreover,waste disposal and decommissioning could cost hundreds of WHO BELIEVES WHAT? millions of dollars more than currently expected.These costs are currently Utilities claim Chernobyl-USA is "impossible" and "can't unknown since it remains unclear how waste will ultimately be stored and because no large nuclear plant has ever been decommissioned.The industry's happen here"because of"containment structures."If independent history for underestimating nuclear costs suggests that their current predic- insurers believed such claims, they would sell liability insurance tions will also prove false.Already,some analysts estimate that these costs (backed by $100 billion in real assets) on those "impossible" will be ten to fifteen times higher than current industry predictions. accidents.And if a utility believed its own safety claims,it would not Whichever estimates prove correct, the financial threat to future demand that Congress shield it from liability for radiation catastro- ,generations can be reduced by closing Trojan now—before more waste is phes.Actions speak far louder than words. created and before the plant becomes more radioactive (and thus more PROOF OF OREGON'S NEED expensive)to decommission. The law limiting liability is proof that Oregon needs to pass this The savings achieved by closing Trojan could be used to fund conserva- tion and renewable energy projects.There is a vast potential in the Pacific ballot measure — because it is proof that the insurance industry, Northwest for cost-effective conservation. According a the Northwest utilities,and Congress all do believe that nuclear power disasters can Congress are t Power Planning Council coat effective conservation measures could save happen here.The utilities and Con gr trying to con you into nearly 4000 MW over the next 20 years—more than three times what Trojan believing"containment"will work during an accident,when plainly can supply if it manages to operate at full power. Renewable energy and they do not believe it.Is it so easy to con an Oregonian?By passing cogeneration could supply another 1200 MW of power. this ballot measure, you have a dignified way to demand simple Yet, because of the current surplus, conservation programs in the justice. northwest are being cut back.It is an outrage that cheap and safe conserva- John W.Gofman,M.D.,Ph.D. tion measures are being ignored while dangerous and expensive nuclear Author of Radiation and pests continue to operate.Why should the people of Oregon or any other Human Health state be subjected to the dangers and costs of nuclear power when safe,cheap Former Associate Director and reliable alternatives are readily available?Rather,these programs should Lawrence National Laboratory be expanded in conjunction with the shutdown of all nuclear plants in the Co-discoverer of uranium-233 region. By voting yes to close the Trojan nuclear plant,Oregonians can do more than stop the creation of lethal radioactive waste, imperiling present and Submitted by: Elaine Kelley future generations.You can do more than stop the pollution of Oregon's air Citizens for Responsible Radioactive Waste and water.You can do more than reduce the risk of a nuclear disaster.You Disposal can do more than protect your children and grandchildren from tremendous 320 S W Stark,Rm 202 financial burdens.By closing the Trojan nuclear plant,Oregonians can set an Portland,Stark,Rm example for the entire country as we move away from nuclear power and toward a safe and efficient energy future. (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS Submitted by: Ralph Nader 251.255.) Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy Project 215 Penn.Ave.,S.E.,Washington,DC 20002 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 77 ow— CONTINUED Measure No. 14 STATE O F ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION A STATEMENT FROM FORELAWS ON BOARD 1000 NEIGHBORS OF TROJAN OPPOSED TO Forelaws On Board believes the only solution to the global MEASURE 14 threat of nuclear annihilation,combined with the compromise and MEASURE 14's ONLY EFFECT WOULD BE TO SHUT DOWN contamination of our life support systems,is for the people of this TROJAN. earth to stop the operation of all nuclear power plants, stop the IT WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP PERMANENTLY production of nuclear weapons and completely shut down the nuclear fuel cycle. A tragic mistake has-been made. In the pursuit DISPOSE OF NUCLEAR WASTE. and concentration of power we have conducted our "economic We are the people who live and work around Trojan and we want affairs as if people did not matter at all."Now we must responsibly Trojan to continue to operate! We have followed the plant's per- correct our error.. formance carefully since it began operating in 1976.Trojan is a good A STOP GAP MEASURE neighbor. Ballot Measure 14 is a stop-gap measure.While addressing the . We know about Trojan's good safety record.It has operated final disposal of high level radioactive wastes,it does not resolve nor safely for more than a decade, providing much of Oregon's can it ultimately address all the problems of nuclear power. The electricity.Several state and federal inspectors are on-site to people of Oregon are federally preempted from perms see that the plant is operated safely. We are confident of neatly shutting down the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant. Trojan's safety. What this means is nuclear power can only be permanently . We know Trojan is a good environmental neighbor. It is stopped by an act of Congress in conjunction with citizen support on home to whistling swans, great blue herons, and Canadian the national and international level.Until this occurs our strug- geese.The Oregon Department of Fish&Wildlife uses water gle will never be over. at Trojan to raise salmon,trout and steelhead.Our children EMPOWERING OREGON use the park at Trojan for track meets and soccer tourna- Ballot Measure 14 is designed to empower the people of Oregon. ments. It provides the°means by which we,the citizens of this state, can . We know Trojan's over 400 employees to be well-trained legally prevent the operation of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant professionals.They are our neighbors—and we have confi- and its continued production of nuclear.waste.In conjunction with dence in them! Ballot.Measure 15,which forces Teledyne Wah Chang to move its THIS IS A BAD MEASURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND radioactive waste off the Willamette River,and Ballot Measure 16, FOR THE PEOPLE OF OREGON.WE URGE YOU TO JOIN US which stops in-state production of nuclear weapons, the people of IN VOTING"NO"ON MEASURE 14. Oregon, are given an opportunity to set an example, embodying reverence for life, for the rest of the nation and the world. Orego- nians are a people of consciousness,and by empowering ourselves we Submitted by: Lawretta Morris empower others. VOTE YES ON MEASURES 14, 15 and 16 Oregonians Against the Shutdown of the Forelaws On Board urges our affirmative vote on Ballot Trojan Electric Plant g y PO Box 8639 Measures 14, 15 and 16. We do so in the full knowledge of its Portland,OR 97207 repercussions. We realize the people of this earth are held in technological bondage by a concentration of resources and power in the hand of those who would wilfully threaten us with nuclear (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS holocaust. To free ourselves we must be willing to accept the 251.255.) challenge of our struggle: - To free a nation from error is to enlighten the individual, and it is only to the degree that an individual is receptive The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- of the truth that a nation can be free from that vanity ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the which ends in national ruin. -Homer Lee accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Robert Cobb; Lloyd K. Marbet; Elaine Kelley; J. Carl Freedman; Lucinda Whiffin; Hale L. Weitzman; Mark Myers; Jacques H. Kapuscinski; Gregory Kafoury; Thomas Kane; Patricia Morgan; Kris Woolpert;Art and Joanne Honeyman Submitted by: Robert Cobb Forelaws On Board 19142 S..Bakers Ferry Rd. Boring,OR 97009 (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with DRS 251.255.) 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. 78 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure No. 14 OREGO F ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION DON'T PUT OREGON'S FUTURE AT RISK Physicians Concerned About VOTE NO ON MEASURE 14 Consequences of 14. Measure 14 would shut down the Trojan Electric Plant, a low-cost Recommend"NO"Vote electric plant that has been operating safely for 10 years.Our committee Because of our professional concerns as physicians,we have consid- urges voters of Oregon to look at the facts carefully before voting on ered the issues associated with Measure 14,which would arbitrarily Measure 14.We believe you will find,as we have,that Measure 14 is ill- shut down Oregon's Trojan electric plant. advised and should be rejected. Trojan operations are continuously evaluated by independent We invite you to write us at PO Box 8639,Portland,Oregon 97207 for inspectors from the State of Oregon and from the U.S. Nuclear more information. If you would like to tour Trojan, please call (503) Regulatory Commission. Under existing law,plant operations can 226-8510 for reservations.In addition,please consider and keep in mind be stopped if health or safety is threatened. the following facts. Facts About Trojan Electric Plant The arbitrary shutdown of Trojan proposed by Measure 14 brings • Trojan is Oregon's largest single electrical generating facility, with it some negative health effects.The day Trojan is unavailable, providing 20 percent of the electricity Oregonians use. people in Oregon and the Northwest will increase their reliance on. • Trojan is Oregon's least expensive source of electricity, after the next most economic long term resource:coal.Trojan is a major existing hydro,providing power at only 2.6 cents per kilowatt contributor to our power system.Its contribution is larger than that hour. of Bonneville Dam.To duplicate Trojan's contribution,Northwest • Trojan has operated safely for over 10 years.There is constant coal plants would have to burn an additional 400 train loads of coal environmental monitoring, and full-time state and federal reg- per year. ulators are on-site. We strongly support the development of safe economic alternative What Measure 14 Would Do sources of electricity such as solar, geothermal, wind, and fusion. • It would shut down a safe,inexpensive source of electricity with a But we also recognize that a Trojan shutdown will result in more 10-year track record of safe,reliable performance. coal being burned in existing coal plants and that additional coal • It would shut down 1,050 megawatts of capacity. That is the plants are likely to be part of the portfolio of energy sources amount of electricity needed for 250,000 homes, 75 schools,30 ultimately needed to replace Trojan. hospitals, 6,000 small commercial businesses, and 100 major industries. There are health risks associated with coal burning plants. The rim concern is with the release of sulphur dioxide into the air. • It would cost Oregon's ratepayers well over one billion dollars in primary p replacement power costs.This would be paid for through higher There is evidence that this may affect human health. utility bills. As health professionals,we also know that economic recession is-a • It would eliminate a cheap source of electricity for Oregon's health problem. Unemployment destroys individual self esteem, economic future,and send a signal to new industries that Oregon families,and whole communities.Oregon's fragile economic recov- is closed for business. • ery does not need higher electricity rates or the major loss of jobs • It would accelerate the construction of other, more expensive that a plant shutdown would bring to Columbia County. replacement facilities,such as coal and hydro;and may accelerate The arbitrary shutdown of Trojan is a major step in the wrong the construction of the costly WPPSS 1 nuclear plant. direction. Our committee includes scientists,doctors,educators,businessmen and Vote No on 14 businesswomen, and concerned citizens from all over Oregon. We've joined together to make sure that Oregon voters know the consequences Dr.Warren H.Alden,MD of Measure 14 when they vote. A thorough examination of the facts Dr.Robert F.Balen,MD makes it clear that Measure 14 is an extreme measure with drastic Dr.David E.Bilstrom,MD consequences. Dr.Robert R.Burwell,MD We urge you to study the issues carefully and to vote against the Trojan Dr.Joseph Emmerich,MD shutdown by voting No on 14. Dr.James J.D.Haun,MD Joseph E.Burns,President,Hermiston Development Corporation Dr.Alferd H.Illge,MD Dr.F.Paul Carlson,President,Oregon Graduate Center Dr.Frank James,MD John D.Gray,Chairman,Grayco Resources,Inc. Dr.George M.Maskell,MD Michael P.Hollem,Brooks Resources Corp. Dr.Max V.Miracle,MD Elizabeth Hill Johnson,President,S.S.Johnson Foundation Dr.William E.Purnell,MD Dr.Barbara M.Karmel,President,The Reed Company Dr.Douglas W.Rothrock,MD Freddye W.Petett,Freddye Petett&Associates Dr.Clinton B.Sayler,MD Dr.James E.Reinmuth, Dean,College of Business Administration, Dr.Rudolph B.Stevens,MD University of Oregon,and Director,Eugene Water and Electric Board A.W.Sweet,Chairman,Western Bank Submitted by: Lawretta Morris,Chairman Oregonians Against the Shutdown of the Submitted by: Lawretta Morris,Chairman Trojan Electric Plant Oregonians Against the Shutdown of the PO Boa 8639 Trojan Electric Plant Portland,OR 97207 PO Box 8639 Portland,OR 97207 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 79 CONTINUED. ORGONF Measure No. 14 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Scientists Urge"NO"Vote on 14 14 MEANS MUCH HIGHER UTILITY BILLS:VOTE NO As individuals familiar with the scientific and technical issues related to Higher utility rates caused by shutting down Trojan will hurt Measure 14,we urge Oregon voters to look carefully at the facts. everyone—including seniors living on fixed incomes,people below Measure 14 is controversial because it would shut down Trojan,Oregon's the poverty level,and those who are unemployed.Before you vote, only operating nuclear power plant. please think about the price tag for all Oregonians,especially those In our work as scientists,we understand the legitimate concerns of citizens who are least able to pay. about this issue.Measures like this,which involve scientific and technical ELECTRIC RATES WILL GO UP issues,require thoughtful decision-making.Here are some facts to keep in Measure 14 closes one of our cheapest sources of electricity.At 2.6t/ mind when you vote on this measure. kilowatt hour,Trojan is second only to existing hydro facilities in TROJAN HAS A SOLID SAFETY RECORD providing low-cost power. The Trojan Nuclear Electric Plant has operated safely in Oregon for ten It would cost over a billion dollars to replace Trojan's power.We're years.It's our state's largest single source of electricity,and,after hydro, the ones who will pay—every month in our utility bills for the next Oregon's cheapest source of electricity. 11 years. STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORS ARE ON-SITE TO MONITOR TROJAN MEASURE 14 SHUTS DOWN A SAFE, INEXPENSIVE Both the Oregon Department of Energy(ODOE) and the Nuclear Reg- PLANT rt ulatory Commission(NRC)have full-time employees stationed at Trojan For the past 10 years,Trojan has operated safely and reliably.Can to make sure all procedures follow strict safety regulations. Oregonians turn their backs on a safe plant that provides low-cost Trojan has primary and multiple back-up safety systems. The entire power? reactor is enclosed in a reinforced concrete,steel-lined containment dome TROJAN SHUTDOWN MEANS LOST JOBS AND to prevent,in the case of an accident,release of radioactivity.Trojan was HIGHER CONSUMER COSTS built and is operated under the strictest,most highly regulated safety rules Shutting down the Trojan electric plant would damage the state's in the world. economy in many ways besides causing higher rates. The safe storage and disposal of nuclear waste is an issue that concerns Small and large businesses alike will pay more for electricity,making many Oregonians. Both ODOE and NRC have concluded that used nuclear fuel can be stored safely at Trojan until permanent disposal is their products and services cost more. available.Trojan has a contract with the U.S.Department of Energy to The plant shutdown will result in a direct loss of jobs,and the overall take away the used fuel temporarily stored at Trojan beginning in 1998. economic effect of the shutdown will lead to other job losses. SHUTTING DOWN TROJAN MAY INCREASE HEALTH RISKS TO PLEASE VOTE "NO" ON MEASURE 14 — WE CAN'T OREGONIANS AFFORD HIGHER ELECTRIC RATES AND THE DAMAGE It's inevitable that at some point it would be necessary to build new TO OUR ECONOMY THAT WOULD RESULT FROM MEAS- electric facilities to make up for the loss of Trojan.Construction of a large URE 14. coal plant would result in adverse environmental impacts on air quality. Marjorie K.Bradley,Senior Advocate and Advisory Council Mem- A Trojan shutdown also does nothing to solve the nuclear waste problem. ber,Clackamas County Area Agency on Aging That concern is being addressed separately in the process set up by the Horace S. Harmer,Vice President,Clackamas County Senior Cit- Nuclear Waste Policy Act.All Measure 14 would do is shut down Trojan. izens Council,Inc. We conclude that this measure will not increase the safety of Oregonians Sally McCracken,Community Volunteer and it will not help solve the nuclear waste problem.What it would do is Joy B.Miller,Chair,Clackamas County Area Agency on Aging shut down Oregon's largest source of electricity — one that we've Cecil Posey,Past President,United Seniors depended on and that has operated safely for ten years. It will cost us Elsie J.Stuhr,Senior Activist billions of dollars in higher electric bills to mothball Trojan and pay for Jean Young,Mayor of King City and Community Volunteer replacement power. We must continue to develop alternative energy sources like solar energy. We must increase our efforts at conservation.And we must constantly Submitted by: Lawretta Morris,Chairman maintain the high safety standards at Trojan.However,we feel that from a Oregonians Against the Shutdown of the scientific and technical point of view,a shutdown of Trojan is drastic and Trojan Electric Plant unwarranted. Measure 14 provides no real benefits to Oregonians, and PO Box 8639 would lead to negative environmental and economic consequences. Portland,OR 97207 We urge voters to study the issue. We're confident that after study, Oregonians will vote NO on 14. (This space purchased for$306 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Dr. Larry B. Church, Senior Scientist, Tektronix Inc., and Former Director, Reed Research Reactor; Dr. Marshall Cronyn, Provost and Professor of Chemistry,Reed College;Dr.Marshall W.Parrott,Former State of Oregon Radiation Control Director;Dr.John Ringle,Associate The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Dean of Nuclear Engineering,Oregon State University. ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Submitted by: Lawretta Morris,Chairman Oregonians Against the Shutdown of the Trojan Electric Plant PO Box 8639 Portland,OR 97207 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 80 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet Measure No. 14 OIIATE REGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION HELP OREGON'S ECONOMY MEASURE 14:BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT VOTE NO ON 14 As Oregonians with a deep commitment to our State's environment, Through our involvement in economic development,we've learned we strongly oppose Measure 14. first hand how important a healthy economy is to the well-being of Measure 14 would shut down Oregon's Trojan electric plant, a everyone who lives and works in Oregon. We all have a stake in facility that produces low-cost electricity. In the long run,Oregon Oregon's economy. That's why we're so concerned about Measure needs to develop environmentally responsible alternatives to plants 14,which would shut down Trojan if it passes.Oregon depends on like Trojan.But shutting down a safely operating plant like Trojan the electricity Trojan generates to maintain its economic viability. now,which is what Measure 14 would do,will lead to bad environ- Trojan is Oregon's largest single source of electricity. mental decisions. For ten years, Trojan has produced safe, reliable power to light As Oregonians we must look at how we will replace the 20 percent of Oregon homes and run Oregon businesses.Trojan is Oregon's largest the state's electric supply that comes from Trojan.Two things are single source of electricity,generating 20%of the electricity used by most likely—more dams and more coal use.Neither is an accept- Oregonians in 1985. able alternative when their consequences are compared with Tro- Trojan is one of Oregon's cheapest sources of power. jan's environmental and safety record. Trojan began producing commercial power in May 1976. Trojan's Environmental monitoring of plants,fish,wildlife,and water at the power cost 2.6 cents for each kilowatt hour in 1985. Only existing Trojan site began long before the actual construction of Trojan 10 hydro sources cost less. years ago and continues today.In fact,Canada Geese,Tundra Swan, Shutting down Trojan would cost Oregon consumers bil- and other waterfowl winter at and around Trojan.Ponds at the site lions of dollars in higher electric bills. are used by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife to raise Coho salmon,steelhead,and trout. We don't know exactly how much it would cost to shut down Trojan. MORE DAMS WILL HURT The estimates begin at well over a billion dollars.Whatever estimate WILDERNESS AND FISHERIES is right,our electric bills will go up.Measure 14 isn't a game.If this Trojan produces as much power as Bonneville Dam.The day Trojan drastic measure passes,we'll pay the price in higher electric rates. is shut down,the economics of every marginal dam site in Oregon If we vote to shut down Trojan we'll lose existing jobs,and will improve.The results will be construction of unwanted dams and we'll drive new business away. damaged fish runs.Millions of dollars are now being spent to help We've all worked hard the last few years to rebuild Oregon's replace fish runs already damaged by existing dams.More dams will economy.Oregon is beginning to come out of the severe recession, just make it worse. but our unemployment rate is still one of the highest in the nation. COAL—AN UNATTRACTIVE ALTERNATIVE Measure 14 is a step backward that none of use can afford to take. Burning more coal is also an unacceptable environmental alter- Economic development depends on a stable,secure energy supply.If native to Trojan.More than 4 million tons of coal a year would have we vote to shut down Trojan—this state's largest single source of to be burned if Trojan's energy is replaced by coal-fired power.The electricity—we're sending a signal that we don't care about creating adverse environmental impact of burning coal on air quality is well a healthy,economic environment.Measure 14 would have one of the known,as are the impacts on the land of mining coal. most severe economic impacts on Oregon of any initiative in recent MEASURE 14—NO BENEFITS,JUST COSTS history.And there's just no reason for it.Trojan is safe,inexpensive, We do need to find a scientifically and environmentally acceptable and reliable. way to permanently store nuclear waste. Measure 14 contributes Stop the Shutdown of Trojan:Vote"NO"on 14. nothing to this effort. Not a cent of the increased costs we would Don L.Barth,President,Yaquina Bay Bank impose on ourselves by passing this measure would contribute to a Ted Bugas,Administrative Director,Port of Astoria permanent solution for nuclear waste. Gary L.Conkling,Manager,Government Relations,Tektronix We conclude there are no net environmental benefits from Measure Don Cook,General Manager,Pendleton Grain Growers Inc. 14,only high environmental costs in the construction of new dams Renee E. Haake, President-Elect, Eugene Area Chamber of Com- and coal plants. merce Moreover,as taxpayers and ratepayers,we are concerned about the Betsy K.Johnson,President,Trans-Western Helicopters costs to our state of shutting down an inexpensive,environmentally Pete Moore,President,Pepsi-Cola/7-up Bottling Company,Bend sound power plant and replacing it with higher cost environmentally Lynn Newbry,Vice President,Medford Corporation,and Chairman damaging power supplies. of the Board,Associated Oregon Industries,1985-86 MEASURE 14 WILL BE BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. Jack W.Rosenberg,Senior Vice President,Valley National Bank VOTE NO. Warren Rosenfeld,President,Calbag Metals Bob Shiprack, Executive Secretary, Oregon State Building and Frank W.Amato,Editor,Salmon,Trout,Steelheader Magazine Construction Trades Council Phillip W.Schneider,Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission,Direc- Donna Woolley,President,Woolley Enterprises,Inc. tor,National Wildlife Federation Submitted by: Lawretta Morris,Chairman Submitted by: Lawretta Morris,Chairman Oregonians Against the Shutdown of the Oregonians Against the Shutdown of the Trojan Electric Plant Trojan Electric Plant PO BOX 8639 PO Box 8639 Portland,OR 97207 Portland,OR 97207 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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 meni 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 81 CONTINUED Measure No. 15 ORGONF Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General authorized by this section, are the sole responsibility of the appli- Election,November 4, 1986. cant. SECTION 3. If any section,portion,clause or phrase of this BALLOTTITLE Act is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections, portions, clauses and phrases shall not be affected but shall remain in full force and effect,and to this end the "1AU1EATIE provisions of this Act are severable. YES l7 t�ve plic a�rant X��;� ap lI �X��� F1P1,AAIOI�I- ��� lpiraedaa &�as#ing law definlA10 wdwaitxv oi v ey'* t a lel d nitaon refBre tp rules adei t ti fysng lxtatersalss PM� Nlt dner� rtdds tv i� � � � - EXPLANATION �*Uxavluw 1641 Wit, uu The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council(Council)is author- ar�cl � fox, advance �tlaeant ized to regulate certain radioactive wastes which are now defined by befa a �t� =g law. This measure amends the present definition of radioactive ` eppltcatxon€ee. 3 waste in several respects. j The Council previously had ruled certain radioactive materials F� TIMAT 0 r, posed no significant danger to public health and safety.The present k lax �r �e. t law refers to this Council ruling.This measure deletes the reference would.�atll g• getxtian.,` �� uverae+e the in the present law to this ruling.However,the measure provides that a �s �ai ate8 the Council can continue to list radioactive materials which pose no Olt}E'13 ��? o1 #t4�y significant danger to the public health and safety.Materials so listed $1tJl,lfr� � Ired will not be regulated as radioactive waste by the Council. c�xaxet ( �f €' The measure expands the definition of radioactive waste as contained in the present law to include waste generated before June 1, 1981,through an industrial or manufacturing process producing Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: zirconium, hafnium or niobium, which contains more than five k picocuries of radium—226 per gram of solid,regardless of quantity AN ACT or more than 10 microcuries of radium—226 activity,regardless of concentration. SECTION 1.Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 469.300 The measure declares that industrial wastes produced before (17),as used in ORS 469.300 t 4ding a,46 provision o 469.621,ORS 469.930 June 1981 are radioactive wastes.Teledyne Wah Chang Albany is and 469.992: the only entity in Oregon which engaged in the production of zirconium,hafnium or niobium before 1981.The radioactive wastes (1)"Radioactive waste"means: of other Oregon entities, except uranium wastes described below, (a)All material which is discarded,unwanted or has no present would be judged as to whether they pose a significant danger to the lawful economic use, and contains mined or refined naturally public health and safety according to the Council's listing described occurring isotopes, accelerator produced isotopes and by-product above. material,source material or special nuclear material as those terms A curie is the unit used to measure radioactivity.A picocurie is are defined in ORS 453.605. The term does not include those one-trillionth of a curie.A microcurie is millionth of a curie. radioactive materials identified by the Energy Facility Siting Coun- cil as presenting no significant danger to the public health and by providing that radioactive waste includes uranium mine over- safety;and burden or uranium mill tailings, mill wastes or mill by-product (b)Wastes generated before June 1,1981,through an industrial materials as those terms are defined in federal law. or manufacturing process producing zirconium, hafnium or present law provides that when an applicant applies to the niobium,which contain more than five picocuries of radium-226 per Council for a site application for a proposed energy facility the gram of solid,regardless of quantity or more than 10 microcuries of Council may order an independent study of any aspect of the radium-226 activity,regardless of concentration. facility. (2)"Radioactive waste"includes uranium mine overburden or ("Energy facility' includes power generating plants, large uranium mill tailings, mill wastes a mill uranium product materials as solar facilities,high voltage transmission lines,synthetic fuel plants and disposal facilities for radioactive waste,among other things.) those terms are defined in Title 42, United States Code, section present law provides that the full cost of such a study shall be 2014, June .OR S 469. paid from the applicant's fee and if the cost of the study exceeds the 469.360.The council shall l s tudy each site application and may SECTION 2.OR amount of that fee the applicant must agree to pay any excess cost. s is amended to read: commission an independent study of any aspect of the proposed The measure deletes the requirement that the applicant must energy facility. The full cost of the study shall be paid from the agree to pay and provides that the applicant must pay. applicant's fee paid under ORS 469.420 (2). [However,] If costs of The measure also provides that if a court declares any part of the study exceed the fee paid under ORS 469.420,the applicant must the measure unconstitutional the remaining part shall not be [agree to pay any excess costs before they are incurred and must]pay affected but remain in full force and effect.. such costs after they are incurred. If the costs are less than the fee paid, the excess shall be refunded to the applicant. Expenses (This explanation certified by the Supreme Court of the State of incurred for site studies, other than those incurred for studies Oregon pursuant to ORS 251.235.) 82 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure No. 15 OR GONE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR "SUPERSEDE"WHAT WE DON'T NEED OREGON NEEDS SAFE RADIOACTIVE WASTE STOP RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL ON THE DISPOSAL WILLAMETTE The Oregon State Legislature and Governor Atiyeh have finally If you make a mess, you clean it up.Oregon has a radioactive begun to take action to prevent the unsafe disposal of radioactive waste waste site emitting cancer-causing radioactive contamination into the air at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington State. and ground water of our state.The site,owned by Teledyne Wah Chang Right here in Oregon,radioactive waste threatens to contaminate Albany,has been identified by the EPA as the worst toxic waste dump in the Willamette River.Over 3,000,000 cubic feet of low level radioactive, Oregon. waste is now being stored in open holes in the ground at Teledyne Wah In 1984 Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 9 to require the safe Chang Albany,just 900 feet from the Williamette River.This toxic waste disposal of radioactive waste stored at Teledyne Wah Chang. We, the contains extremely hazardous, cancer-causing radioactive chemicals people,told them to clean up their mess. such as radium in amounts 50 to 100 times greater than natural levels, After Ballot Measure 9 passed,Teledyne Wah Chang refused to according to Teledyne's own data. Right now nothing prevents these clean its waste.Instead,Wah Chang spent its money to find a legal chemicals from being released into the Willamette River during a major Wah Chang also spennt t its money on a study to escape the clean-up loophole le around the clean requirement set by the voters. flood,the kind likely to occur within the next 100 years. requirements.The study was done by Battelle Labs,the same people now VOTE YES ON 15 TO CLEANUP WASTE telling us that radioactive waste disposal at Hanford is safe.The Oregon A yes vote on Ballot Measure 15 means that the waste at Wah Energy Facility Siting Council has consistently refused to order an Chang will finally be cleaned up.Oregonians have already voted once to independent study of Wah Chang's waste,choosing to rely exclusively clean up radioactive waste.In 1984,Oregonians passed Ballot Measure 9 on the study bought and paid for by Wah Chang. requiring safe disposal of radioactive waste.To this day,Wah Chang has Even the Energy Facility Siting Council's own auditor,Dr.Michael refused to comply with the will of the people.Instead,Wah Chang has A.Kay of Reed College,has shown that Wah Chang's study was unrea- chosen to fight efforts to ensure adequate clean up by using loopholes in sonably biased. state law and by applying for exemptions from state disposal standards. For example,Wah Chang's contractor built a small model house on A yes vote on Ballot Measure 15,by legally defining Wah Chang's waste the waste to collect radioactive radon gas. The house was supposedly as a`.`radioactive waste",would ensure Wah Chang's strict compliance meant to represent a typical Oregon residence.But Dr.Kay calculated that with the disposal standard already set by the voters. if the house were built to the scale of a normal house it would have a 24- JOBS VS.A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT—IS THIS THE ISSUE? foot-high ceiling! The model house was cleverly designed to minimize the concentration of radon gas. Opponents claims that clean-up of this waste will be too costly. Finally,Wah Chang has spent large sums of money on expensive TV Let's look at the facis.Teledyne is a multi-national corporation with 1.6 advertising to sell its image. IMAGE DOES NOT ADEQUATELY billion of net worth.According to Standard and Poor's reports,last year DISPOSE OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE. Teledyne made over 500 million dollars in profits. In 1981, the IF PASSED Oregon Department of Energy found that the cost of moving all of this MEASURE 15—will supersede the current definition of radioactive waste out of the state was no more than 7.15 million dollars. waste. Ballot Measure 15 would not require removal of this waste to an out MEASURE 15—will close the loophole preventing prompt,safe cleanup of state location.The expense of moving toe waste to a suitable disposal of the waste at Wah Chang,by legally defining it as"radioactive waste." site within the State of Oregon is tiny considering Teledyne's vast MEASURE 15--will also define hazardous uranium mine and mill corporate assets. wastes as"radioactive,"preventing future disposal in Oregon. The cost of clean-up would not be borne by the taxpayers, if MEASURE 15—will force the polluter to pay for independent studies Measure 15 passes. necessary for a waste disposal license. Clean-up of this waste would not cost Oregon any jobs nor would it MEASURE 15—will not affect Trojan or any other nuclear reactor. force Wah Chang to shut its doors.In fact,removal of this large amount MEASURE 15—will not shut down Teledyne Wah Chang. of waste would create jobs for Oregonians hired to clean up the MEASURE 15—will create jobs cleaning up waste and lead to a cleaner, waste. stronger Oregon. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 15 VOTE YES ON MEASURE 15 The following are Supporters of Measure 15: Oregon needs responsible corporate citizens,willing to pay for the State Sen.Tom Mason;State Sen.Jan Wyers;State Sen.Walter Brown;State Sen.Ed Fadeley;State Rep.Dave adequate disposal of the waste they have created, rather than on McTeague;Mult.Co.Comm.Gretchen Kafoury;Mult.Co.Comm.Caroline Miller;Oregon League of Conservation expensive advertising campaigns to sell their image. Passage of Ballot Voters;Hanford Clearinghouse;Lakeview Radiation Education Council;Soloflex Corporation;Tom Marlin,Chm, Measure 15 would send the right message—that Oregonians want and Coalition for Anadromous Salmon&Steelhead Habitat;Rev.Austin Harper Richardson;Dr.Arthur&Mrs.Mary Payton,Research Prof.Chem.;Herschel Snodgrass,Vstg.Ass't.Prof.of Physics;Howard Glazer,AIA,Architect; can have both the healthy economy and clean environment that are State Rep.Tom Throop;State Rep.Dick Springer,State Sen.Bill McCoy;Sierra Club;Susan Reid,City Council necessary for our survival. Member,Ashland;Cynthia Wooten,Councilor,City of Eugene;Community at Breitenbush;Doug McCarty, Planetarium Director,Mt.Hood Community College;Joe Roberts,Prof.of Math.Reed College;William Lasswell, CHIEF PETITIONERS Deschutes County District Attorney;Great Harvest Bread Co.;Bernard Jolles,Portland Attorney. Senator Jeanette Hamby,Republican,952 Jackson School Road, Hill- sboro,OR 97123; Senator Bill Bradbury,Democrat, 1930 Beach Loop Submitted by: John Arum Road,Bandon,01197411;Lloyd K.Marbet,Forelaws on Board,19142 Lloyd K.Marbet S.Bakers Ferry Rd.,Boring,OR 97009. Oregonians for Responsible Radioactive Submitted by: Senator Bill Bradbury Waste Disposal Oregonians For Responsible Radioactive Waste 320 SW Stark Rm 202 Disposal Portland,OR 97204, 320 SW Stark Rm 202 Portland,OR 97204 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 83 w J CONTINUED STATE Measure No. 15 OREGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR COULD YOU BE VOTED OUT OF BUSINESS? SOME FACTS ABOUT WAH CHANG'S WASTE For more than four years Forelaws On Board has sought Ballot Measure 15 would legally define the industrial waste stored removal of Teledyne Wah Chang's radioactive waste from the at Teledyne Wah Chang as"radioactive waste."Wah Chang's waste is floodplain of the Willamette River.We do not hate business and we radioactive even under the current legal definition.The present standard are not interested in putting people out of work. This is not the specified that waste shall be defined as a "radioactive waste if radon intent nor the result Ballot Measure lb. We believe the levels in a house built on top of the waste could exceed 3 picocuries of health and welfare of Oregon is in serious jeopardy if we allow Wah radon per liter 1, air.Radon levels above the Wah Chang sludge ponds Chan to avoid the responsibility of keeping it's poisonous property exceed this level,in some cases,many times over. Chang p y p g from intruding upon us as well as future generations. SOME FACTS ABOUT THE WAH CHANG RADON STUDY IS IT YOUR RADIOACTIVE WASTE OR THEIR A study paid for by Wah Chang and performed by Battelle Labs, RADIOACTIVE WASTE? did not prove that Wah Chang's waste was non-radioactive or that it poses no health risk.In fact,most of the data from this study shows the Our actions are not based on vague emotional feelings or a waste is legally radioactive and that potentially hazardous emissions personal vendetta against one business.To do so is contrary to the of radon are likely to occur. intent of our organization.Our conclusions are the result of rigorous A LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE analysis. We are educating ourselves and others about the serious Evidence that the Wah Chang waste exceeds current state stan- impacts of indiscriminate radioactive waste disposal, regardless of dards includes the following: whether the radiation emitted from the waste is low level or high 1) Radon levels in a test structure built by Battelle on the waste level and regardless of whether the radioactive isotopes are produced averaged more than 8 picocuries per liter of air,nearly 3 times the by man or found in nature. state standard. ARE WE PROTECTED BY THE PROCESS OR 2) Average radon levels measured directly above one of the waste DO WE NEED PROTECTION FROM THE PROCESS? ponds exceeded 6 picocuries per liter,well higher than the 3 pico- In gathering the facts which support our conclusions,we have curies per liter state standard. participated in a long and difficult licensing process.We have played 3) Current radon emissions from the waste are up to 30 times by the rules seeking an impartial judgment free from political greater than those radon emissions from typical soils; yet even manipulation. typical soils can generate indoor radon levels that are of concern. On July 17th, two weeks before the deadline on publishing Some reasons why the conclusions of the Battelle study were biased to voter pamphlet arguments, a hearings officer, appointed by the give results favorable to Wah Chang's position include the following: Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC), issued "draft" 1) Battelle assumed that the space beneath the house was three findings on the radiation levels in Wah Chang's waste. Draft times as well ventilated as in typical West Coast houses monitored findings are not required by law nor have they ever been issued in by Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. any licensing proceeding we have participated in.What then was the 2) Battele's analysis considered only the top 1 foot of waste.The purpose of these"draft"findings? ponds are between 7 and 15 feet deep.Core samples show that the DRAFT FINDINGS:TWO WASTES.ONE PIPE? waste at the bottom of the ponds is more radioactive than the waste Wah Chang has two unlined radioactive waste disposal ponds on top. next to the Willamette River,near Albany.A single pipe from the Most of the scientific evidence shows that Wah Chang's waste is same waste stream fed both ponds from 1967 to 1977.The largest legally radioactive under current law.Mathematical modeling indicates disposal pond closest to the river contains 80%of the waste. that radon emissions from the waste are as much as eight times Without any studies containing independent scientific evi- greater than current standards allow. Any drying of the waste will dence EFSC's hearings officer,in his draft findings,proposes Wah dramatically increase radon emissions from the waste. Long-term Chang has two kinds of radioactive waste.Waste in the pond closest exposure to such levels of radiation are associated with a significant risk to the river would not to be legally radioactive while waste in the of lung cancer and should be avoided. smaller pond farthest from the river would be.This means the bulk, In the face of this evidence, any decision by the Oregon Energy if not all,of Wah Chang's waste could be left right where they want Facility Siting Council to exempt this waste from the state radioactive it:NEXT TO THE WILLAMETTE RIVER!This is the strict but waste disposal standard is indefensible from a public health perspective. effective regulatory process Wah Chang would have you stake your To ensure that their own health will be protected against radioactive life on. releases from this waste,Oregonians should vote"yes"on Measure 15. WHOSE BUSINESS IS BALLOT MEASURE 15: William W.Nazaroff John A.Dudman IT'S YOUR BUSINESSI Former co-leader Professor of Mathematics Emer- VOTE YES ON 15 Indoor Radon Project itus Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Reed College Portland,Oregon Submitted by: Lloyd K.Marbet Forelaws On Board Submitted by: John Arum 19142 S.Bakers Ferry Rd. Lloyd K.Marbet Boring,OR 97009 Oregonians For Responsible Radioactive Waste Disposal (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 320 S.W.Stark Rm 202 Portland,OR 97204 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS 251.255.) ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 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. 84 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet tCONTINUED Measure No. 15 OREGON F Is ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS LOOK AT MEASURE IF TAXPAYERS WERE HORSES, POLLUTERS WOULD 15 RIDE! Oregonians have the opportunity on election day to ensure that Suppose you were confronted by an industry whose sole intent the radioactive chemical waste at Teledyne Wah Chang Albany is was to make the most money with the least responsibility?Suppose safely and permanently cleaned up.Teledyne Wah Chang now stores this industry produced and abandoned two uranium mines along over 3,000,000 cubic feet of radioactive waste in two unlined ponds with 130,000 tons of radioactive mill tailings which are "the most located only 400 feet from the Willamette River. significant source of radiation exposure to the public from the entire WHAT'S TELEDYNE'S DISPOSAL PLAN? uranium fuel cycle. . ."(Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner,Victor Wah Chan proposes putting a sheet of plastic filter fabric and Gilinsky,May 2, 1978)Suppose this industry went bankrupt and Chang P P P g P left you holding the bag. NOW YOU ARE FORCED TO PAY FOR a layer of dirt and rocks over the,waste.Then they would leave it CLEANING THIS WASTE UP AND THE QUESTION IS:HOW there—on the flood plain of the Willamette River—forever.The MANY TIMES DO YOU WANT TO PAY?Welcome to Lakeview, waste will contain radioactive isotopes for hundreds of thousands of home of Oregon's abandoned uranium mine and mill industry. years. FROM LAKEVIEW WITH LOVE? Teledyne's disposal plan is unsafe for the following reasons: 1) The current site will not withstand repeated floods of the Federal law requires that final disposal of I.akeview's radioac- type occurring on the Willamette in 1964. tive mill tailings will be 90 percent funded by the federal government 2) The present site will not withstand water erosion caused by with the remaining 10 percent funded by Oregon.Existing Oregon slow meander of the Willamette River. law requires a license for this waste disposal operation under the > 3) The waste ponds are unlined,allowing chemical and radio- strict disposal requirements of Ballot Measure 9,which Oregonian s active contamination of ground water. passed in 1984.Under Ballot Measure 9 a waste repository can not be designed to leak radiation.YOU VOTED FOR THIS PROTEC- THE PEOPLE'S SOLUTION TION—DID YOU GET IT? In 1984 voters passed Ballot Measure 9 to solve these problems. NO! This ballot measure set reasonable requirements for disposing of the Oregon's Energy Facility Siting Council has refused to imple- radioactive waste stored at Wah Chang. These requirements ment Ballot Measure 9 at Lakeview. Forelaws On Board has filed included the following: suit in court to force the Siting Council to comply with state law. 1) Radioactive waste disposal was prohibited in geologically Inadequately deposited waste would only have to be disposed of unstable areas like the Willamette River flood plain. Safe again,and who would pay for it?YOU WOULD!The Siting Council disposal is still possible on over 50 percent of the land area in believes that by signing a cooperative agreement with the Federal Oregon. government for disposal of this waste no license would be required.If 2) A radioactive waste site cannot leak.This requirement can the court rules in our favor then existing law'requires the application be met with existing technologies, such as liners or waste of Ballot Measure 9 to Lakeview. If the court rules,against us, vitrification or solidification techniques cooperative agreements with the federal government will prevent all VOTE YES ON MEASURE 15 state licensing. Regardless of how the court rules, Ballot Passage of Ballot Measure 15 would simply ensure that the Measure 15 would not apply to Lakeview. reasonable and responsible requirements already passed by the BALLOT MEASURE 15 COSTS OREGON TAXPAYERS voters in 1984 are enforced at Teledyne Wah Chang Albany. The NOTHING! undersigned geologists and environmental scientists urge a "yes" BALLOT MEASURE 15 WOULD PROHIBIT vote on Measure 15. DISPOSAL OF ANY Michael R.Free,Consulting Geologist FUTURE URANIUM MINE AND MILL WASTE PRODUCED Judith B.Glad,Plant Ecologist IN OREGON! Bruce W.Henderson,Engineering Geologist VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 15 Michael C.Houck,Wildlife Biologist Gregory Kafoury,Attorney at Law R.Kent Mathiot,Hydrogeologist Lloyd K.Marbet,Forelaws On Board Leonard Palmer,Geology Professor Roger A.Redfern,Environmental Geologist Peggy Lynn Sharp,Environmental Biologist Submitted by: Gregory Kafoury Albert F.Waibel,Geologist Oregonians For Responsible Radioactive Waste Disposal Submitted by: Roger Redfern o SW Stark Rm 202 P Citizens For Responsible Radioactive Waste Portland,OR 97204 Disposal 320 S.W.Stark Rm 202 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.)' Portland,OR 97204 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 85 CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 15 OREGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MEDICAL DOCTORS AND OTHER HEALTH Oregonians for Responsible Radioactive Waste Disposal has PROFESSIONALS IN FAVOR OF MEASURE,15 received permission from Dr. John W. Gofman, M.D., Ph.D., to Current scientific opinion recognizes the following health conse- reprint the following argument appearing in the 1984 voter's pam- quences of Ionizing Radiation: phlet in support of Ballot Measure 9. Dr. Gofman feels that the 1) RADIATION EXPOSURE IS CUMULATIVE. Every opinions he expressed in support of Ballot Measure 9 two years ago additional exposure to Ionizing Radiation increases the risk,years apply equally to the present ballot measure. Ballot Measure 9 was later,of developing cancer. overwhelmingly approved in the last general election. 2) Infants and children are especially sensitive to this cancer causing effect. A HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS STATEMENT IN 3) Exposure to Ionizing Radiation is associated with harmful FAVOR OF MEASURE 15 mutational effects in the developing fetus,ranging from leuke- Voters have the chance here to restore important principles of mia to mental retardation. health and responsibility: 4) Irradiation of body tissues may lead to premature aging. 1) Complete disposal of poisonous waste, radioactive or not, 5) Genetic effects caused by Ionizing Radiation may not be seen natural or,not,is the financial obligation of whoever owns the for several generations or more. waste.Ownership of private property confers costly obligations HEALTH EFFECTS OF RADIUM CONTAMINATED WASTE as well as precious freedoms. The waste at Teledyne Wah Chang contains alpha radiation emitting 2) Because the sloppy disposal of toxic waste means that it will radioisotopes such as radium-226 in levels of 50 to 100 times natural intrude sooner or later upon people who do not own it,sloppy levels.Even natural background levels of alpha radiation are hazardous disposal is a violation of the basic human right and obligation. to human health. 3) The basic human right,from which all other genuine rights 1) Radium when ingested is absorbed into bone tissue and derive, is the right of every peaceable individual to hold increases the risk of bone cancer and leukemia. themselves and their property free from force,fraud and human 2) Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the decay of radium in caused intrusion,provided he or she meets the obligation to Wah Chang's waste.Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory defend the identical right for every other peaceable individual. estimate that natural "background" levels of radon cause 10,000 lung cancer cases every year in the U.S. This ballot proposition says the owners of radioactive waste CHOOSING OREGON'S FUTURE also have the right of freedom provided they prevent their Medical scientists disagree about the risk of health effects from low property from intruding upon others. levels of Ionizing Radiation. The degree of risk may or may not be 4) If owners of toxic wastes persuade a majority of voters or proportional to higher radiation levels. With such uncertainty, it is legislators to replace the basic human right with a cost-benefit prudent to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure,such as that associated rule of intrusion, people will serve as mere guinea pigs for with radioactive waste. legalized biological experiments on their health. Exposure to radiation for medical reasons is a matter of choice and Wastes containing naturally occurring radioactive isotopes, can be helpful.Contamination from radioactive waste is involuntary and like radium, are extremely harmful to health for many thou- without health benefit both now and in the future. sands of years.By mining radioactive ore and breaking it into small MEASURE 15 WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH MEDICAL pieces,human activity increases the threat from such materials USE AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOISOTOPES. to human health. MEASURE 15 STOPS INDISCRIMINATE EXPOSURE OF This ballot measure simply says disposal of such man-made OREGON RESIDENTS TO RADIOACTIVE WASTE problems must be guided by the basic human right and obligations, THE FOLLOWING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS URGE YOU instead of by cost-benefit politics which are a denial of the basic TO VOTE YES ON MEASURE 15 human right. William Morton,M.D.,Dr.P.H.,Internal Medicine Specialist,Portland;Karen Erde,M.D.,Portland;Alan Melnick,M.D.,Portland;David Linder,M.D.,Port- A matter of honor is at stake,for we each are trustees of the land; Margaret Vandenbark, M.D., Portland; David Pollock, M.D., Portland; basic human right for our descendants,too. Minot Cleveland,M.D.,Portland;Noel Peterson,M.D.,Lake Oswego;Vip Short, M.D.,Eugene;Charles Grossman,M.D.&Helen Frost Grossman,Portland;David John W.Gofman,M.D.,Ph.D. C.Sarett,DDS,Eugene;Jeanne Fitterer,RN,MPH,LaGrande;Edward E.Kice, Author of Radiation and Human III,M.D.,The Dalles;George Barton,M.D.,Portland;David P.Thompson,M.D., Health Internal Medicine Specialist,Portland;James Baldwin,M.D.,Portland;Robert A. Former Associate Director of the McFarlane,M.D.,Portland;Peter Reagan,M.D.,Portland;Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians; Herman M. Frankel, M.D., Portland; Andrew A. Livermore National Laboratory Moschogianis, DDS, Oregon City; Ted Merrill, M.D., The Dalles; C. Bruce Co-discoverer of Uraninum-233 Schwartz,M.D.,The Dalles;Common Ground. Submitted by Lloyd K.Marbet Submitted by: Elaine Kelley Y 320 SW Stark,Rm 202 Oregonians For Responsible Radioactive Portland,OR 97204 Waste Disposal 320 SW Stark Rm 202 (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS Portland,OR 97204 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 86 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Measure No. 15 OREGO F ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION GREENPEACE SUPPORTS BALLOT MEASURE 15 MEASURE 15 For almost ten years the citizens of Oregon have called for the IS AIMED AT US. removal of Teledyne Wah Chang's radioactive chemical wastes from Teledyne Wah Chang Albany is a major manufacturer of special their uncontained dump 400 feet from the Willamette River. corrosion-resistant metals.These metals have exotic sounding names THE FIRST INITIATIVE like hafnium,zirconium and niobium.While some of these metals are used by our customers in electric power generation,nothing we make is After many years of trying in vain to get state officials to do "nuclear."Nor are any of our products considered"radioactive." their job and protect public health, in 1984, Oregonians over- Anti-nuclear activists have zeroed in on our company for another whelmingly passed Ballot Measure 9. Measure 9 prevented reason.They object to our customers who generate nuclear power,and permanent disposal of radioactive waste in geologically unstable have targeted us because we are suppliers. areas,like the Willamette River. They have focused their attacks,over a period of years,on wastes DEMOCRATIC PROCESS THWARTED we generated before 1981 stored now on our plant site. They have capitalized on understandable concerns people have for anything The initiative process—the most democratic process available labeled"radioactive"and attempted to force state agencies to regulate to citizens — was thwarted by our "public servants." After its the material as radioactive waste. passage,the Oregon Supreme Court claimed that Ballot Measure 9 The waste material involved has been carefully managed and may not apply to Teledyne's waste dump since Wah Chang's stored on the Teledyne Wah Chang Albany site in accordance with radioactive waste might not be legally radioactive by state defini- state waste disposal regulations.But we have challenged the activists tion! contention that the material is"radioactive"in any sense which could OREGON'S WORST TOXIC WASTE DUMP be harmful to human health. Oregon law sets a minimum level of radioactivity to identify Contrast the Supreme Court's decision with the fact that the materials which may cause harm.That's necessary because technically Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)has ranked the Teledyne most every mineral — and every person — is radioactive to some site as the most hazardous toxic waste site in Oregon. extent. Our environment contains a natural background level of The EPA said "the primary health and environmental con- radioactivity. cerns have been the release of radiation. . .higher than permit- Measure 15 would change the law's threshold level.However,not ted amounts of radiation have been documented in the for everyone.Only for us. ground water,surface water and air within the plant site." Why are the activists authors of Measure 15 trying to change the FIGHTING FACTS WITH DOLLARS rules on our material now? Because after years of review before the The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council refused to order an Energy Facility Siting Council,the hearings officer recently made a preliminary ruling agreeing with us that the bulk of the material is at independent study to determine if the waste was radioactive by state definition. The only study reviewed was bought and paid for by such a low level s should not be called radioactive under Oregon law. Teledyne Wah Chan for 580,000 dollars. Now Measure 15 sponsors want to change the rules Y g because they don't like the ruling. Teledyne officials still feel it is cheaper to hire "big Most people are unfamiliar with terms like"picocuries"used in gun" consultants rather than act as responsible corporate Measure 15. A curie is the unit used in measuring radioactivity. A citizens and clean up their mess. picocurie is one-trillionth of a curie. CLEAN UP ONCE AND FOR ALL Measure 15 sets a new level for determining radioactivity — 90,000 signatures have been gathered and a new initiative is applicable only to our wastes a at"five picocuries of health? h grranite before us.This time all of the potential loopholes have been plugged. gram of solid. Is that level dangerous i human health. The facia on the Willamette Center.Building in Portland measures 33 This time there is no room for manipulation of the regulatory picocuries per gram of solid. process. Settling ponds now used to store the material are located a short Teledyne has turned this issue into an expensive game distance from the Willamette River.We have committed to moving the —wasting thousands of taxpayer dollars by foot dragging and material out of the Willamette River flood plain, and permanently seeking new ploys to avoid cleaning up their toxic waste.This time stabilizing it.Ironically,Measure 15 will force us to significantly delay we cannot afford the cost to our health or our pocketbooks of leaving that relocation. this decision to our current regulators. Measure 15 unfairly singles out Teledyne Wah Chang Albany VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 15 because of what our customers make with our products. It's not an issue of safety.In fact,Measure 15 makes safe regulation and storage of Private industry and our "public servants" have failed the our waste material more difficult. public trust. It is time for the public to restate the obvious — Our company and the 1,300 Oregonians we employ ask you to look radioactive waste is not a toy and the democratic process is not a closely at Measure 15—and vote NO. game.Enough is enough!Vote Yes on Ballot Measure 15. Submitted by: Jim Denham Submitted by: Jim Puckett No on 15 Committee Toxic Waste Director PO Box 12945 Greenpeace Northwest Salem,OR 97309 2190 W.Burnside Teledyne Wah Chang Albany Portland,OR 97210 1600 NE Old Salem Road Albany,OR 97321 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 87 I CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 15 OR GONE ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Dr.David L.Willis,Ph.D. The union representing workers Professor of Radiation Biology at Teledyne Wah Chang Albany The question Ballot Measure 15 asks you to decide is:"Should urges a NO vote on Measure 15. the definition of radioactivity be changed for one company,Tele- The United Steelworkers of America Local 6163 urges Orego- dyne Wah Chang Albany (TWCA), while all others continue to nians to vote NO on Ballot Measure 15. operate under the current standards?" No one's more concerned about safety. Clearly,this is a discriminatory proposal. No one cares more than we do about the safety of workers at I have studied,taught and conducted research in the field of Teledyne Wah Chang Albany.We work at the facility and most of us environmental radioactivity for 30 years, and am employed as a live in the community.As representatives of the workers,our union Professor of Radiation Biology here in Oregon.I am involved in the has carefully studied the information developed by the company, training of radiation safety personnel for hospitals,industries and state agencies and independent researchers regarding the so-called governmental agencies. Because of these professional interests, I lime solids. have closely followed the issues addressed by Ballot Measure 15. The material stored here is safe. I believe Measure 15 is quite unnecessary from the standpoint We're convinced the material is safely stored and represents no of radiation safety. health risk to workers,the community or the environment of the You should note that the subject of this measure is naturally surrounding area. occurring radioactivity, not waste products from the nuclear Measure 15 is misleading. power industry.Such natural radioactivity is and always has been Because we know the material is safe, we resent backers of with us in the environment. Ballot Measure 15 attempting to scare people by raising unnecessary It is normal in the food we eat, the water we drink and the concerns about safety. homes in which we live.In fact,each of us is naturally radioactive Some have even falsely described the material as the byproduct with varying amounts of radioactive materials in our bodies. of nuclear weapons or nuclear fuel. It is not. It's primarily residue The proponents of this measure are a group of determined anti- from zircon sands used in manufacturing zirconium and hafnium nuclear activists who seem bent on inflaming public fear and (strong,corrosion-resistant metals used by our customers in hun- opinion against any industry even remotely related to nuclear dreds of ways including piping,aircraft and flashbulbs). activities.Teledyne Wah Chang Albany is only their current target. They adamantly refuse to accept the results of repeated and compre- Measure 15 threatens our jobs. hensive studies which have shown that the low-level natural radio- It's clear the real purpose of Measure 15 is to harm one active material at the TWCA plant poses "no significant health company its backers don't like. It's based on raising fears about risk." dangers which don't exist. The genuine danger to us is from the Based on these careful studies and my own background in this misguided measure itself.Our jobs are at risk. field, it is clear that there is no scientific basis for singling out That's why the United Steelworkers of TWCA for such discriminatory treatment. It is my considered American Local 6163 strongly opposes Ballot professional opinion that the naturally radioactive material on the Measure 15,and why we ask you to do the same. plant site poses no radiological health hazard to either present or Please vote NO on Measure 15. future neighbors. Furthermore,I have no financial stake in TWCA,but am only concerned that the citizens of Oregon not be stampeded into Submitted by: Jim Denham punitive action against the firm on the basis of uniformed fear and No on 15 Committee inflammatory rhetoric. PO Box 12945 Go with the facts. Salem,OR 97309 Vote NO on Ballot Measure 15. United Steelworkers of American Local 6163 621 14th Avenue SE Albany,OR 97321 Submitted by: Professor David L.Willis.Ph.D. 3135 NW McKinley Drive (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Corvallis,OR 97330 Jim Denham No on 15 Committee The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- PO Box 12945 ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the Salem,OR 97309 accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. 88 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 7. CONTINUED ITITE Measure No. 15 OR GONE ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION What will Measure 15 do to protect Oregon? The Oregon AFL-CIO opposes Ballot Measure 15. NOTHING. Measure 15 is a narrowly drafted change in state rules defining Ballot Measure 15 will do nothing to make Oregonians any radioactive waste.But it doesn't change the rules for everybody— safer. It provides no new protection from hazardous radioactive only for wastes materials generated by Teledyne Wah Chang wastes. It changes the definition of radioactive waste,but only for Albany. one company.That's as unfair as changing the speed limit,but only Measure 15 is not only unfair,it's misleading. for one car. It's aimed at confusing normal very low level mineral radiation The proposed-change is not based on any scientific data (the kind we experience safely every day from rocks,from glow-in- suggesting the definition needs to be tougher. On the contrary, the-dark watch dials,from camp lantern filaments,and thousands of scientific evidence accumulated over the last five years has shown other items we encounter in our daily lives)with dangerous radioac- the waste material Measure 15 proposes to regulate is safe and that tive materials like spent fuel from nuclear plants. no health hazard exists. MEASURE 15 WON'T MAKE "It has been established that no hazard exists to the general OREGONIANS ANY SAFER. population(from the material stored at the Albany site),"concluded No one is more concerned about worker safety than the Oregon a March 1981 study commissioned by the Oregon State Health AFL-CIO.We've championed laws not just to give workers the right Division. to know about hazardous materials in the workplace,but also laws What will Measure 15 do to make Oregon which guarantee a,similar right for every Oregon citizen. a more attractive place to live and work? But we oppose Ballot Measure 15. NOTHING. Our opposition in no way compromises our traditional concern for health and safety.We believe current law protects both workers Measure 15 will do nothing to enhance Oregon's quality of life. and the public.The changes caused by passage of Measure 15 would The safety of Oregon's citizens and its environment is already well not add any new protection. protected from radioactive wastes by existing laws.Dangerous high- MEASURE 15 WOULD COST OREGON JOBS level wastes,like spent nuclear fuel or nuclear weapons by-products, WHEN WE NEED THEM MOST. cannot be stored permanently in Oregon — none at all,ever. And Oregon has strict rules about low-level wastes,among the strictest in The Oregon AFL-CIO has worked hard to retain jobs during a the country. time of economic setbacks.To lose jobs now because of an unneces- on law recognizes the common-sense difference sar'law would be especially hard to take. Join with us in actively But Oregon g opposing Measure 15. Keep Teledyne Wah Chang's wastes subject between dangerous forms and levels of radiation, and the normal to the same rules everyone else must follow.They are tough and help radiation which is a natural element of our environment. Current keep Oregon safe. law sets appropriate levels, and regulates any potentially harmful Ballot Measure 15 is a case of overzealous activists targeting materials —even those which,to be dangerous,people have to be one company they don't like.That's not fair.And that's not good for exposed to almost continuously. Oregon,especially when it would cost the state good-paying jobs— Measure 15 would go beyond that. It would regulate material jobs which can support a family. simply because it was produced by Teledyne Wah Chang Albany. MEASURE 15 WOULD KEEP What's good about Measure 15? NEW JOBS OUT OF OREGON NOTHING. The working men and women of the Oregon AFL-CIO can only There's no good reason to back this ill-conceived proposal provide workers to new and expanded industries if those industries aimed at injuring a single business which Measure 15's sponsors are motivated to invest in new jobs here.A regulatory climate that don't like. It ignores government findings,based on scientific data says "the rules can be changed to go after a company someone collected over a number of years, that the material poses no doesn't like" will scare away prospective new investments in significant threat to public health or to the environment. Oregon. 15 makes good sense. Join us in M 't think n Measure Oregon businesses support the stringent standards of public We safety and health which have marked state management of haz- actively opposing it,and keep Oregon's tough but fair laws in place. ardous materials.But unneeded regulation—punitively aimed at a Measure 15 would cost Oregon jobs.That's too high a price to pay one company—sends a chill through Oregon's business community. when Oregon gets nothing in return At a time when the climate for business is already too cool,it's a Join the AFL-CIO in opposing Ballot Measure 15. chill Oregon doesn't need. Vote NO on Ballot Measure 15. DEFEAT MEASURE 15. It's good for nothing. Submitted by: Iry Fletcher,President Oregon AFL-CIO Submitted by: Ivan Congleton 1900 Hines St.SE PO Box 12519 Salem,OR 97302 Salem,OR 97309 Jim Denham Jim Denham No on 15 Committee No on 15 Committee PO Box 12945 PO Box 12945 Salem,OR 97309 Salem,OR 97309 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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 meet 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 89 I Measure No. 15 ORGONF ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION A PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL DOCTORS SPEAK OUT LOOKS AT THE FACTS ABOUT BALLOT MEASURE 15. AGAINST BALLOT MEASURE 15 Crying"wolf'on public health issues—which is what Measure Activists who wrote Ballot Measure 15 have unjustifiably 15 does — makes it more difficult to provide genuine protection raised people's fears about the waste material stored at Teledyne from real threats to public health. Wah Chang's facilities in Albany. The scientific data shows the material poses no threat to public The evidence shows no danger. health.It's safe. It's so-called"radioactivity"is very low-level like As Chair of the House Committee on Environment and Energy, the naturally occurring"radioactivity"found in many earth miner- and a public health administrator by profession,I have reviewed the als. scientific evidence.I've listened for six years to lengthy discussions Ballot Measure 15 isn't consistent. of Teledyne Wah Chang Albany's wastes and the community health Ballot Measure 15 doesn't change Oregon's current definition implications of its storage. I'm convinced the material presents no of low-level radioactive waste —except for one company and one danger to public health. company's wastes. Legislative committees and state agencies have looked at this Ballot Measure 15 says even though Teledyne Wah Chang's issue repeatedly.Last year,for example,Measure 15's backers tried material may be below levels defined as radioactive under Oregon to get the legislature to do essentially what Measure 15 would do: rules covering everyone else, state regulators should still treat this s material like radioactive waste. change radioactivity definitions for just the Teledyne Wah Chang one company Albany wastes. Scientific data proves the material is safe. Repeated independent analysis has proven the material is safe. The legislature rejected the idea. That was the conclusion of Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories. Why did the legislature say no? Because the evidence clearly That was the conclusion of Dr. Michael Kay, the Reed College showed no hazard exists.And it makes no sense to force expensive Nuclear Analytical Chemist hired by the state to review the Battelle disposal requirements on material produced by only one company if study.That was the conclusion of the State Health Division based the data shows it to be no more harmful or"radioactive"than the in part on a study by Science Applications of Berkeley,California. sand on some of Oregon's beaches. One Doctor's personal view. One Albany family physician,Dr.Christopher P.Swan M.D., So backers brought Measure 15 to the voters. argued last January before the Energy Facilities Siting Council When the legislature refused, backers of Ballot Measure 15 against the view that Teledyne Wah Chang's material poses a threat turned to Oregon's initiative process to put the issue on the ballot. to community health. Now you and other Oregonians are being asked to review the issue Dr.Swan warned about a more immediate concern:"As a result just as legislators and state regulators have.I think you'll reach the of this economic recession,we have seen greatly multiplied problems same conclusion. with malnutrition and poor health care.It is clear,therefore,that in Ballot Measure 15 is unnecessary. addition to being scientifically and medically inappropriate, any It's also unfair. adverse ruling on the Teledyne Wah Chang lime solids site which were to produce adverse economic effects to the area is a much From 1976 to 1982,I was Public Health Administrator for Linn greater health risk for the population in this area than the storage of County where Teledyne Wah Chang Albany is located.I'm a former manufacturing waste products." member of the Governor's Committee on Public Health and past Ballot Measure 15 is misleading. chair of the Oregon.Conference of Local Health Officials. Honesty with those for whom we care is a responsibility we feel I care deeply about the public's health,and I take very seriously strongly as physicians. It's the unfounded attempt to raise fears my responsibility to be certain it's protected against dangers from about people's health that we object'to in Ballot Measure 15. radioactive and hazardous materials.That's why I have fought hard Whatever the political point its sponsors want to make against in the legislature for very strict regulation of these materials. Teledyne Wah Chang,Ballot Measure 15 is not the way to make it. Measure 15 would not add to our current level of protection.It It's misleading and it should be defeated. simply attempts to stiffen regulations and raise the cost of opera- Dr.Christopher Swan,M.D.M.D.—C Albany Dr.Charles L.Schroff Corvallis tions for one company Measure 15's sponsors don't like. Dr.Fred J.Brossart,M.D.—Albany I think that's wrong. That's why I recommend a NO vote on Dr.H.Dan Moore,M.D.—Albany Ballot Measure 15. Dr.R.A.Martin,M.D.—Albany Reject Ballot Measure 15. Dr.David J.Irvine,M.D.—Albany Dr.Stanley K.Neal,M.D.—Albany Dr.Harold R.Bass,M.D.—Albany Submitted by: Mike McCracken We urge you to vote NO on Ballot Measure 15. State Representative,District 36 510 SE 4th Avenue Albany,OR 97321 Submitted by: Jim Denham Jim Denham No on 15 Committee No on 15 Committee PO Box 12945 PO Box 12945 Salem,OR 97309 Salem,OR 97309 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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 menu 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 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet _ CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 16 0 EGONF Proposed by Initiative Petition, to be voted on at the General (2)The task force shall identify those businesses that manufac Election,November 4, 1986. ture nuclear weapons or nuclear weapon components in Oregon,and shall advise those businesses of the tax credit available through BALLOT TITLE conversion to manufacture of consumer products. (3) Upon written application containing the necessary infor- mation,the task force shall certify those costs of conversion that it PHASES OUT NUkaAli ftAP0NS determines qualify for a tax credit under section 4 of this Act and the MANUFACT11.J'RE WITR'TAX CREI?- tax year of the taxpayer for which the certification is first issued. ITS,CIVIL PENALTY Section 4. (1) Upon certification of the costs of conversion QUES 'IC?N--hall nuclear weapons ma iufBCtulrt3ra T. pursuant to section 3 of this Act,a taxpayer shall be allowed a tax changityg to +consumer procluctIon ted receive tax. flits,= credit against taxes otherwise due under ORS chapter 316, 317 or nuclear weapane production-sub1ec to civil IfsxraltY 318 in an amount that is the lesser of starting 1990? ! NO © (a)Thirty percent of the certified costs of conversion actually k;XPI,AT�TATI(31�T—l"rt pq d law crekf tttx dQ tA fox. paid or incurred by the taxpayer;or businesses retraurtlrigeipiliploYas•ornsltingLapittiest' (b) The total tax liability of the taxpayer determined without nnents to change€roast zralCi�ng nuclear wealaons or park regard to this section for three successive tax years beginning with to making eonsuxner pr"d Tag credit is the lr of the tax year for which certification is first issued as specified by the 80 o of the oertifited eot�version;costs or:all fait I1ab tY: task force under subsection(3)of section 3 of this Act. for three successive yeare lartufacture of nuclear wasp (2)A credit pursuant to this section may be claimed only on the oats or;parts proh�brted aml subject to oxvxl petralty basis of costs of conversion certified by the task force on or after (maximum 5tfUblyerthtyjbegt3wyltiglS •buttx}ntra January 1, 1987,and before January 1,1990. in effect be€ore this,Act passes could be;+omplef�rd (3) Any amount of the tax credit allowable under this section g8TIMATI ©1 FINANIAI� �TPaBoftlls' which is not used by the taxpayer for the tax year for which a measure will decrease income tax {txrrporafa'axl Per- ; certification is first issued by the task force may be carried forward sonal) revenue beginning with tax Y .... ... but the and offset against tax liability for the second and third succeeding major impact is!not likely until 1990,fit is unposfble th tax years,but may not be carried forward for any year thereafter. develop alt accurate estimate on" 0 reve3rue Base A (4)The credit allowed by sections 1 to 7 of this Act shall be in tax credit is subi ratted"from the c onptrt±ed tax.ilab�it�. addition to any other tax benefit and shall not affect basis. The number"of persotrs or firmsthat:will use this credit Section 6. (1)A claim for a tax credit pursuant to a certifica- andthe$mount oftheir conversion expenditures are na>+ tion shall be substantiated as prescribed by rule of the Department known at this tune.A subjective estimatr.of the range crf (3regon's income.tax' xevenne decree is.between of Revenue. $500,00©end$l;milliou (2)Any amount of unused tax credit,up to the amount of tax liability of the transferee, may be transferred in the event of sale, exchange or other transfer of a business that has received certifica- AN ACT tion. Section 6.As used in sections 1 to 5 of this Act: Relating to nuclear weapons. (1)"Capital investment"means the amount of money a person invests to acquire, retool or construct equipment or machinery necessary to manufacture a consumer product. "Capital invest- Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: ment"does not include purchase of land or buildings. (2)"Consumer product"means a product for individual,indus- Section 1. It is the policy of the State of Oregon to assist trial or business use. businesses in the conversion from nuclear weapons production.This (3)"Costs of conversion"includes all expenditures for retrain- policy shall be implemented through tax relief to Oregon businesses ing Oregon employes and any capital investment in Oregon made that convert from manufacture of nuclear weapons or nuclear specifically to convert from the manufacture of nuclear weapons or weapon components to manufacture of consumer products. nuclear weapon components to the manufacture of a consumer Section 2.Any person who manufactures nuclear weapons or product. nuclear weapon components may apply for a tax credit as provided (4)"Task force"means the Governor's Task Force on Nuclear in sections 3 and 4 of this Act if: Weapons Conversion established under section 3 of this Act. (1)That person makes an expenditure in Oregon for retraining Section 7.As used in sections 1 to 9 of this Act: of Oregon employes specifically to convert from manufacture of (1)"Nuclear weapon component"means: nuclear weapons or nuclear weapon components to manufacture of a (a) Any part of a nuclear weapon that is designed specifically consumer product; and exclusively for use in a nuclear weapon;or (2)That person makes a capital investment in Oregon specifi- (b) Materials which are refined or manufactured to be used in tally to convert from manufacture of nuclear weapons or nuclear devices described in subsection(2)of this section,if the by-products weapon components to manufacture of a consumer product;and of those materials include radioactive wastes as defined in ORS (3)The cost of conversion is certified as specified in section 3 of 469.300. this Act. (2)"Nuclear weapon"means any device the intended explosion Section 3. (1) There is created a Governor's Task Force on of which results from the energy released by reactions involving Nuclear Weapons Conversion. The Governor shall appoint nine atomic nuclei by either fission or fusion or by both, including the members to the task force.The term of office of each member is four means of propelling,guiding or triggering the device if the means is years,except as such term may be interrupted by retirement of the destroyed or rendered useless in propelling, guiding, triggering or task force as provided in this section.If there is a vacancy for any detonation of the device. cause,the Governor shall make an appointment for the unexpired (3) "Person" includes individuals, corporations, associations, term. Task force members shall serve without pay, but shall be firms,partnerships,joint stock companies,and public and private compensated as provided in ORS 292.495.Staff work necessary to institutions. task force operation shall be provided by a member of the Gover- Section 8. Any individual shall have the right to enforce nor's staff.The task force shall be retired on January 1,1991. provisions of section 9 of this Act by an appropriate action for Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 91 CONTINUED Measure No. 16 OREGONF declaratory or injunctive relief.Reasonable attorney fees and costs ARGUMENT IN FAVOR shall be awarded to a prevailing plaintiff in such an action. Section 9. (1) No person shall knowingly engage in the manufacture of nuclear weapons or nuclear weapon components BALLOT MEASURE 16 LETS OREGONIANS CHOOSE after January 1,1990. WHETHER NUCLEAR WEAPONS PRODUCTION WILL (2)In addition to any other liability or penalty imposed by law, HAVE A ROLE IN OREGON'S FUTURE. It will safeguard the the State Fire Marshal may impose a civil penalty in an amount not economic well-being of our state by helping create a peace-based to exceed$5,000 for each day of each violation against any person economy. who violates subsection (1) of this section.The provisions of ORS THE NEED FOR"ECONOMIC CONVERSION": 453.357 shall apply to such civil penalties. Future funding levels for nuclear weapons are unpredictable. Section 10. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9 of Depending on government military spending leads to boom/bust this Act,that section does not prohibit the manufacture of nuclear cycles.The Seattle area learned this the hard way in the 1970's due weapons or nuclear weapon components pursuant to a contract to a downturn jn military spending. entered into before the effective date of this Act.However,section 9 Nuclear weapons spending does not return money to the of this Act does apply to the extension or renewal of a contract on or economy. It creates products which cannot be used;products with after the effective date of this Act if the original contract was few spin-offs for the local economy.Nuclear weapons produce fewer entered into before the effective date of this Act. jobs for the money spent than nearly any other industry. WHAT A"YES"ON BALLOT MEASURE 16 WILL DO: • Establish in Oregon a peace-based economy. Responsible EXPLANATION economic planning includes long-term vision, not just short-term profit. This measure amends Oregon statutes and declares that it is the • Protect jobs and businesses. Tax credits will help affected companies retrain workers and retool factories, and create jobs policy of the State of Oregon to assist businesses in converting from Oregonians can be proud of nuclear weapons production. . Create an economic environment which will attract com- The measure creates tax relief by means of an income tax credit for panies that value Oregon traditions like job satisfaction and quality companies changing from the making of nuclear weapons or nuclear of life.Economic conversion will create a more stable and beneficial weapon parts to making consumer products. The amount of the economy for Oregon. credit is either 30% of the cost of making the change or the total • Channel energy into economically productive areas rather Oregon tax liability of the taxpayer for the three years beginning than producing weapons too deadly to use.Oregon products should with the tax year for which the credit is first granted, whichever benefit our future,not burden it. amount is smaller. WHAT A"YES"ON BALLOT MEASURE 16 WON'T DO: The credit may be carried forward for two years.The credit does not . Will not inhibit Oregon's economy — few jobs will be affect the basis of any capital asset. involved.According to a Center for Energy Research study,only lb The costs of the change on which the 30%credit amount is based are jobs will be affected in companies holding prime nuclear weapons costs to retrain employes and capital costs paid or incurred to retool contracts in Oregon.According to the same study very few jobs with or otherwise change from making nuclear weapons to making nuclear weapons sub-contractors will be affected,either. consumer products in Oregon. • Will not set a precedent for unilateral disarmament. Cur- A Task Force on Nuclear Weapon Conversion is created by the rently deployed weapons will not be dismantled. Our nation's measure to evaluate costs incurred by businesses for conversion and nuclear deterrent will not be affected. to judge eligibility for tax credit.The Task Force can consider only • Will not affect high-tech industry. Only those components costs incurred between 1986 and 1990 and cannot include the cost of produced specifically for use in nuclear weapons will be affected.The purchasing land or buildings.The Task Force is comprised of nine measure has no effect on generic products like micro-chips. members appointed by the Governor.The Task Force is responsible Will not adversely affect Oregon's employment.Tax incen- for identifying persons or companies that make nuclear weapons or tives to affected companies will protect jobs and workers. their components in Oregon and notifying them about the credit. The Task Force is also responsible for fixing costs upon which the LET'S GIVE OREGON A FUTURE WE CAN BE PROUD OF! tax credit can be based.The Task Force ends on January 1,1991. VOTE"YES"ON 161 The measure prohibits the making of nuclear weapons or nuclear weapon components in Oregon after January 1, 1990, unless the Submitted by: Don Skinner contract was entered into before the effective date of the measure. Citizens for a The measure provides for civil penalties and injunctive relief to Nuclear-Free Oregon insure compliance. 333 State St. Salem,OR 97301 Committee Members: Appointed by: Dickwin Armstrong Secretary of State (This space petitioned by 1,000 electors in accordance with ORS Roy Marvin Secretary of State 251.255.) Donald Skinner Chief Petitioners Peter Bergel Chief Petitioners Louise Quested Members of Committee The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the (This Committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) 92 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED ITATE Measure No. 16 OREGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OREGONIANS HAVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO THE FOLLOWING SCIENTISTS AND MEDICAL CHOOSE ECONOMIC DIVERSITY AND SAFETY PROFESSIONALS URGE YOU TO VOTE Constitutional federalism guarantees the right to make deci- YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 16 sions in Oregon about Oregon's economy. As individual Oregon Linus Pauling PhD Nora Fairley,MD citizens we can choose a stable healthy and productive economy for Physicist,Nobel Laureate Psychiatrist ourselves. No federal law requires Oregon to depend upon nuclear Larry J.Herdener Gwen Jaspers weapons technology. Naturopathic Doctor Licensed Practical Nurse FACT:All participating judges of the United States Supreme Court Ann M.Russell John Miller,MD concurred that: Certified Nurse Midwife retired OB/GYN "Congress has left sufficient authority in the states to William S.Herz,MD Virgil Boekelheide,PhD allow the development of nuclear power to be slowed or Psychiatrist Organic Chemist even stopped for economic reasons. Pacific Gas& Paula Ciesielski;MD Mary Beth Burton,RN Electric Co.v.Energy Resources Conservation and Internal Medicine Family Nurse Practitioner William E.Connor,MD David Kirkpatrick,MD Development Comm.,461 U.S. 191,223(1982). Specialist in Clinical Psychiatrist FACT:Last year the highest court in Massachusetts upheld a city Nutrition and Internal Medicine Lou Sayer,MD regulation forbidding a federal contractor from testing,storing and Prescott W.Thompson,MD Family Practitioner disposing of chemical warfare agents within city limits. The con- Psychiatrist Aaron Novick,PhD, Biologist tractor argued that the local regulation was invalid because the U.S. Diane Williams,MD Ed Sargent,MD Constitution grants war and defense powers to the Federal govern- Pediatrician Family Practice ment. John Walker,MD Al Morlang,MD The Court disagreed. Local governments can protect the Gastroenterologist Radiologist health,safety and welfare of their citizens,while the federal govern- Betsy LaSor,RN,MN Donna Scurlock,MD ment can promote chemical weapons elsewhere,especially on mili- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Family Practice tary bases, Benneth Robertson,DO Franklin W.Stahl,PhD "State law is not preempted merely by reference to General Practitioner Genetics some vaguely defined Federal policy. . " Andrew Harris,MD Phil Johnson,MD Arthur D.Little,Inc.v.Comm'r of Health,481 N.E. Opthamologist Emergency Care Physician 2d 441,448(Mass.1985) David Thompson,MD Paul Kaplan,MD FACT:The foreign policy of the President supports"constructive Internal Medicine Gynecologist Micheal Weinstein, engagement" the government of South Africa. Yet local govern- Vip Short General Practitioner Chiropractor ments are considering divestiture of funds.No one claims that such T.M.Andrews,MD,PhD,FRCP Irwin Noparstak,MD local statements of morality and financial planning are unconstitu- Chief of Medicine Psychiatrist tional.So Oregon can constitutionally divest itself from an economy Robert H.Moore,MD Jock Pribnow,MD which relies upon unsafe or economically unsound technology. Pediatrician Family Practice BALLOT MEASURE 16 DOES NOT: Robert A.McFarlane,MD Hugh Baskin,MD (1) tax or impede the federal government; Surgeon Pediatrics (2) interfere with nuclear weapons production elsewhere; Cindy Kokenge-Ruggiero Rick Cook,MD (3) dictate foreign policy. Registered Nurse Family Practice BALLOT MEASURE 16 DOES: Richard Belsey,MD Ann Hayes,MD (1) assure our economic independence from the military- Pathologist Psychiatrist industrial complex and disastrous changes in contracting priorities; Micheal G.Herz,MD John Alsever,MD (2) encourage development of productive industry; Gynecology OB/GYN (3) protect public health and welfare; Charles Grossman,MD (4) yield to federal laws in time of declared national emergency. Internal Medicine OREGONIANS CAN TAKE A STAND. 1. Nuclear war,even a"limited"one,would result in death,injury VOTE"YES"on 16! and disease on a scale that has no precedent in the history of Linda K.Williams G.Phillip Arnold human existence. Attorney at Law Attorney at Law 2. Medical "disaster planning" for nuclear war is meaningless. Most hospitals would be destroyed,most medical personnel dead or injured, most supplies unavailable. Most "survivors"would Submitted by: Wayne H.Fawbush die. Dist.56 State Representative 3. To sum up,THERE CAN BE NO WINNERS IN A NUCLEAR 5000 O'Leary Rd. WAR. Hood River,OR 97031 VOTE YES ON#16 A POSITIVE FIRST STEP TO ENDING THE NUCLEAR ARMS (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) RACE! Submitted by: David Pollack,MD 2120 SW Schaeffer Rd. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- West Linn,OR 97068 ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) 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. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 93 Measure No. 16 O SIAIE EGONF ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR A PEACE ECONOMY MEANS ECONOMIC HEALTH A PASTORAL LETTER FROM OREGON RELIGIOUS FOR OREGON LEADERS IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE 16 VOTE YES ON MEASURE 16 Dear Friends, THE N i?CLEAR ARMS RACE REDUCES BOTH THE WE HAVE COME TO A CROSSROADS. We must choose SECURI'T'Y AND THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE either to continue in complicity with the manufacture of an ever NATION increasing arsenal of nuclear weapons or to pursue a path of peace. • Raving more nuclear weapons does not buy more security: We can no longer ignore or evade our personal responsibility in this our inventory is excessive. Build-up is economically ineffi- critical moral issue. cient and politically destabilizing. JUST AS 'IF A PROVINCE in a pre-war Germany had • Excessive spending on defense is a prime contributor to our prohibited the passage of death trains or construction of death staggering deficit. Moreover, the deficit is staggering prin- camps and gas ovens, even so the citizens of Oregon have an cipally because it results from expenditures that will not yield unparalleled historic opportunity to take a strong moral and ethical a future economic return. stand. • Socially useful expenditures(schools,hospitals,roads)create IF PEACE IS TO BE A POSSIBILITY,then each of us must more jobs per dollar than expenditures on nuclear weapons. accept the call to become peacemakers.This call cuts through every Yet these expenditures are cut while military spending aspect of our lives and engages the wholeness of each individual.The increases. duplicity of committing to peace while cultivating an economy based By reducing and redirecting expenditure on nuclear weapons we on jobs which produce weapons of massive incineration is a vain strengthen the economy without reducing national security.' delusion. THE ECONOMIC COSTS OF MEASURE 16 FOR OREGON OUR CHOICE,THOUGH DIFFICULT,is compellingly clear. WILL BE SMALL We can only stand with the leadership of the Catholic,Methodist, Episcopal,and Presbyterian churches who have strongly denounced Military Spending Research Services of Washington, D.C., con- increased dependence on nuclear weapons. In good conscience we ducted a detailed analysis of all military prime-contract work over fully endorse this measure designed to establish in Oregon an $10,000 in Oregon in 1985. These contracts 11ptaled about$260 economy based on peaceful endeavors.We encourage each citizen,as million. Of this total the Center for Energy Research(CER)found well,to search his or her conscience and to share in this vision of that"onl'v $477,000 can be attributed to primary nuclear weapons peace. systems aftected by Ballot Measure 16. . ." Bishop Calvin D.McConnell Rev.Rodney I.Page Both studies acknowledge that their information is approximate: Bishop of the Portland Area Executive Director the secrecy of defense research makes the information difficult to United Methodist Church Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon get.But the studies clearly show that defense contracts are a very The Right Rev.Rusty R.Kimsey Fr.James V.Parker small part of the Oregon economy; nuclear contracts are Inslgnifi- Episcopal Bishop of Eastern Oregon Vicar of Worship and Ministry Cant. Rev.Darrell Lundby Archdiocese of Portland representing Bishop Clifford Lunde (Roman Catholic Church) Using national averages CER calculates that the loss of prime North Pacific District Fr.Elias Stephanopoulos contracts for the development of nuclear weapons will affect only 15 American Lutheran Church Greek Orthodox Church jobs. Rev.Eugene Ross Michael Trinneer THE SMALL ECONOMIC COSTS OF BALLOT MEASURE 16 United Church of Christ Clerk of the Willamette WILL BE OFFSET BY INCENTIVES TO ASSIST ECONOMIC Rev.Newton Roberts Quarterly Meeting CONVERSION. Presbyterian Church of the U.S.A. Society of Friends Rev.Joyce Mason Funk Rev.Akira Ono • A:i0%state tax Credit will assist creation of new jobs. Assoc.Regional Minister Minister of Oregon Buddhist Church • All current contracts can be completed; current jobs will Christian Church(Disciples Rev.Phillip S.Nelson continue. of Christ in Oregon) Allen Temple,C.M.E. • Companies have three years to apply tax credits. Rev.Paul R.Swanson Rev.Alan G.Deale representing Bishop Thomas L. Minister 1st Unitarian Church, The effects of Ballot Measure 16 on Oregon's economy are small.For Blevins,Pacific NW Synod, Portland that small price Oregonians can make an important contribution to Lutheran Church in America Rabbi Emanuel Rose the political efforts of citizens throughout the nation to reduce the Temple Beth Israel,Portland increasing threat of nuclear devastation. BALLOT MEASURE 16 MAKES GOOD ECONOMIC SENSE. Submitted by: Thomas D.Kinzie Pastor,Peace Church of the Brethren Submitted by: W.Ed Whitelaw 12727 SE Market Economist Portland,OR 97233 2655 Baker Blvd. Eugene,OR 97405 (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) Terry Moore Economist 3345 Arden The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- Eugene,OR 97405 ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the (This src<ce purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- NO ARGUMENTS OPPOSING THIS BALLOT MEAS- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the URE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF accuro,:Y or truth of any statement made in the argument. STATE. 94 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CAN IDATE 95 OREGON Political Part Statement REPUBLICAN PARTY OREGON REPUBLICAN PARTY 620 SW 5th Avenue Portland,OR 97204 Dear Fellow Oregonians: In this election,we urge you to give special attention to every candidate's political party affiliation. There are very basic differences between our two major parties — and those differences have dramatic impact on the decisions a candidate will make once elected. The primary differences between the parties relate to their beliefs about the role of government in our society. Republicans are realists. They recognize that government simply cannot be "all things to all people"!Government shouldn't promise what it cannot deliver! Republicans realize that government closest to home is most responsive and accountable to the people.Republicans understand that the Congress,a huge Committee of 535 people,is very cumbersome and inefficient—and that it must not try to do what state and local government ought to do. Republicans recognize that the"mainspring"of our economy is the private sector. That's where most jobs and opportunity come from. That's the source of our goods and services — so that'in our country "goods line up for people, rather than people line up for goods". It's the private sector that generates tax revenues needed to finance schools,social programs and necessary government services." Republicans know what government must do,and not do,to assure a dynamic private sector,while protecting our precious environment and public safety. Republicans believe that effective, strong educational programs go hand-in-hand with a strong economic system—each supporting tote other. Republicans believe in a unique balance of firmness and compassion in dealing with governmental concerns at home and abroad — to protect us from crime at home and threats from abroad,and to provide a helping hand to the truly needy in our country and a beacon of hope and opportunity to the oppressed peoples of the world. Republicans care—really care—about the welfare,freedom and security of all of our people. The best evidence of what Republicans can do is at the national level.Since 1980,under President Reagan's leadership • inflation dropped from a raging 13%to less than 3%, • prime interest rates dropped from a crippling 21%to 8% • six million new jobs,were created, • national pride has been restored, • respect for our country is up all over the world. Despite such progress,much still needs to be done at the national level. Unfortunately, Oregon has not kept pace with the rest of the country. The primary reason is Democrat control of the State Legislature and misdirected Democrat influence in the U.S. House of Representatives. In our political system,the legislative bodies make the laws,set policy,spend money and raise taxes.The fact is Democrats have controlled both Houses of the State Legislature for 14 years, the Senate for 30 years.In the U.S.House of Representatives,Democrats hold a hefty 3/2 majority. The executive branches are important but the legislative branches have the power! Let's get it right this time!Let's get Oregon back on track!Let's elect Republicans at every level of government—for you,your family,our state and our nation! • For more information,please contact the Oregon Republican Party at the above address or call 228- 0616. Sincerely, Bill Moshofsky State Chairman (This information furnished by the Oregon Republican Party 620 SW 5th Avenue,#302,Portland,OR 97204.) 96 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CONTINUED Political Party Statement PARTDY OFF OR GON THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY . . . AMERICA'S tees that ensure human dignity.We believe that government must CHOICE FOR THE FUTURE guarantee that no person's rights can be abridged or denied because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion,handicap,marital or financial status. LET'S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT. In Oregon a majority , ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES . . . THE of voters in 33 out of 36 counties have chosen the Democratic Party DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON recognizes that each as the Party with which they identify.Nationally,three-fourths of generation is the caretaker of planet Earth, its environment and all the legislatures, including Oregon, have Democratic majorities. natural resources. We are obligated to protect and defend our Two-thirds of our nation's governors and mayors are Democrats. environment from abuse.We believe that all of us,government and Clearly, most Americans look toward the Democratic Party for citizenry alike,are responsible for a balanced,thoughtful and caring leadership,for change—for our future. approach to environmental protection and economic development of our natural resources.Long range planning involving competent environmental impact statements must guide any significant LET'S FACE THE ISSUES . . . We Oregon Democrats believe changes proposed by governments,private enterprise or individuals. that in order to meet the challenges of the future we must openly,in Democratic fashion,discuss the issues important to our nation and Oregon.By discussing the issues and by forming a majority concen- . REVENUE AND TAXATION . THE DEMOCRATIC sus, we can craft our future. With legislative support, life will be PARTY OF OREGON believes that the purpose of taxation is to better for all of us. supply the necessary revenues government requires to secure the services its citizens need and want to provide for their general well- being. The tax base must be multifaceted and broad enough to provide governmental financial stability. Deficit spending at the The Oregon Democratic Party has consistently met the chal- national level must be carefully controlled and limited to national lenge. During March 14-16 in Beaverton, hundreds of Oregon emergencies. Democrats, after a year's research and study, were called into Convention.A consensus was formed on the issues of our time which resulted in our State Platform — a guide for political action. In . BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . . . THE contrast,however,the Oregon Republican Party did not meet DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON recognizes that business the challenge.It did not hold a Convention.It was understood that and economic development will increase as a result of a partnership they would not hold an issues convention due to in-Party rivalries. There lies the difference.The people of the Democratic Party have of business, labor and government. We support new business job taken the lead—again! creation.We support measures that decentralize the inordinate flow of power and wealth into the hands of a few individuals and conglomerates.We encourage responsible business citizenship that respects the consumer,the laborer and the environment. The following issue subjects are the opening statements of our Party Platform. Due to space constraints, we can not list the complete Platform.We encourage you to call our Party office to receive your • EDUCATION . . . THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF free complete copy. OREGON recognizes the paramount importance of education to a free and prosperous society. We strongly support the provision of accessible, high quality public education for all citizens of Oregon from pre-school through post secondary education. We support • FOREIGN POLICY . . . THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF efforts to guarantee and enhance the quality of educational oppor- OREGON supports the right of all nations to live in freedom and tunities and to secure adequate,stable funding for schools. dignity under systems of government of their own choice. The interests of the United States and the world community will best be served by a policy which eliminates the threat of nuclear war, e AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING . . . THE promotes human rights,halts the arms race,reduces tensions among DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON believes that agri- world powers,protects the global environment,encourages under- culture, forestry and fishing provide the main economic base for standing and cooperation among nations and peoples and promotes Oregon. Government should do all that is possible to develop world economic development to satisfy basic human needs. research and education programs to maintain and enhance a com- petitive production system. Management of these resources — farms,forest land and water bodies — must be maintained within • FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL AFFAIRS. . .THE DEMO- . the guidelines of multiple usage,sustained yield and compatibility to CRATIC PARTY OF OREGON believes that government is the the balance of nature. only institution which speaks for all the people.It is also a protector of order, a guard against the abuse of power and a provider for . ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION . THE DEMO- human needs and opportunities. CRATIC PARTY OF OREGON believes that energy problems are best met by conservation programs and the use of renewable resources.We believe energy decisions must be made in full public • HUMAN AND LEGAL RIGHTS . . . THE DEMOCRATIC view and with adequate public input. We believe transportation PARTY OF OREGON is committed to the concepts of individual should be available to all people on a safe, clean and inexpensive liberty and social responsibility as equally fundamental to a free basis. Our transportaion system should be a coordinated effort society.We reaffirm the central importance of the Bill of Rights to between business and government to provide an infrastructure for maintain freedom and call for an expansion of those basic guaran- economic development,community and individual needs. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 97 � I ' Political Party Statement PARTY OFOOREGON • CONSUMER AFFAIRS . . . THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY still believe that the family is the basis of our free Democratic OF OREGON believes that it is the responsibility of government to society.We are patriotic Americans who respect our flag as a symbol provide the consumer with protection in the marketplace,as well as of peace,freedom and what is right in the world.We believe that we the information necessary to make good consumer choices. can make our communities,state,nation and world a better place for our children and their children.These beliefs,as Democrats,we hold as our foundation and strength. • LAND USE AND HOUSING . . . THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON reaffirms its commitment to statewide land use planning.We seek continued efforts to ensure that the land WELCOME TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON! use planning process preserves environmental quality and supports economic development that is compatible with sound water and land use. Our mission is to support and elect candidates who will formulate our beliefs into bills and will fight to see that they become law.We welcome your political action in local and statewide campaigns to • LABOR . . . THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON elect our candidates. believes that every person has the right to be employed in mean- ingful, productive work. Our nation's true strength lies in the REGISTER. . .VOTE! production of goods and services which promote and build toward constructive and ethical ends.We hold as an inalienable right that J in exchange for our high work standards we must be adequately compensated for our labors and that quality work can only be VOTE DEMOCRAT! 1 performed in a safe work environment. Access to employment should be open to all and not arbitrarily based on unfair discrimina- tion.We believe that the best condition for quality work production, white or blue collar,is when workers participate directly in manage- ment decisions as a team effort. We hold as an absolute right to y organize and be represented through collective bargaining.It is the inherent right of every American to hold a job. We oppose any changes in federal or state regulations that dilute existing safety standards. • FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS . . . THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON supports regulation of financial institu- tions and investments that promote competition and restricts concentration of capital,particularly regulations which ensure rein- vestment of local resources to promote stability and development in our communities. • ELECTION LAW AND POLITICAL PARTIES . . . THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON believes that govern- ment through the active consent of the governed is the foundation of a democratic society.We support election laws which guarantee the widest possible participation in the electoral process. We believe that political parties are the best vehicles for public participation in government decision-making and that the right to vote is best exercised within our traditional two-party system. THE ]DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON WELCOMES YOU! If you have not chosen a Party,we offer you a hand of friendship.If you belong to another political Party, we offer you a hand of friendship because we believe we are the Party of inclusion —not exclusion; of human rights — not human abuse; of economic development,hope and jobs—not rdnaway deficits and despair.We are the Party that stands for a strong national defense—not nuclear holocaust.We are tough on crime yet we will not deprive justice for (This in formation furnished by the Democratic Party of Oregon, Judy individuals.We are the Party of hard-working men and women who Carnahan,Chairperson,P.O.Box 15057,Salem,OR 97309,503-370-8200.) 98 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet a...� FT CANDIDATE FOR CONTINUED United States Senator WORKING FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY "Whether it's an$800 coffee pot or$8 billion for the MX missile system, our money is being wasted,jobs are being lost,and the national debt is skyrocketing.Rick Bauman is our best hope to control military spending and to deliver what we need today —a balanced budget and sensible jobs." r . . .Al Jubitz,Truck stop operator,Portland :h ADVOCACY RICK "Rick Bauman is the foremost advocate for those Oregonians who are most vulnerable. . .the homeless,the poor,the handi- BAUMAN capped. As our U.S. Senator, Rick will continue to be our advocate and friend." . . .Michael Stoops,Human services provider, Portland INVENTIVE SPIRIT/STEADY DETERMINATION "Some people call Rick stubborn.All I know is he spends hours Democrat working to improve programs that really help people,like Oregon �. Project Independence—allowing senior citizens to live in their " a own homes instead of being forced into nursing homes.I call that « effective." . •f . . .Bob van Houte,Senior activist,Salem b A WINNING DEMOCRAT "Not only will he make a great U.S.Senator,Rick Bauman won't OCCUPATION:Oregon State Representative. forget who he represents in Washington." OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND; Home remodeling; medical . . .Bill Meulesman,Political science professor, research;public health coordinator. Ashland EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland State University, A SENATOR FOR ALL OREGONIANS B.S.,Biology;University of California,B.A.Anthropology. "Rick Bauman understands that every part of our state is PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Member,Oregon important.He comes to places most politicians ignore—and he House of Representatives, 1979-1986; Speaker pro tempore, comes to listen.Rick is working for us here in Oregon and he will 1983-1986;Ways and Means Committee and Emergency Board, fight for us in Wash Mike Thorne,farmer,State Senator,Pen- Human Resources subcommittee chair. dleton THE PACKWOOD LEGACY RICK BAUMAN'S AGENDA JOBS—MAKE AMERICA STRONG—FROM THE INSIDE: Sometime over the past 18 years Bob Packwood has lost his way.If Rick believes in strengthening America by building up the best in we continue on the path he has chosen for us,the gifts we leave to this nation.Policies that improve our highways,our communica- our children will be weapons,waste,and debt. tion systems,our educational networks,our energy systems and our WEAPONS:Packwood has supported virtually every new weapons industrial base will put Americans back to work and strengthen our system Caspar Weinberger and his friends have devised. It is economy.And a strong economy is our most solid defense. time for us as Oregonians to say enough is enough! FIGHT FOR SENIORS AND FAMILIES:Unlike Bob Packwood WASTE:Military and commercial radioactive wastes are growing at Rick will fight to protect the promises we have made to our a frightening rate.When we needed someone to stand tall and seniors and to future generations.No one needs to be left g g behind as we build for a brighter future. say"No waste dump at Hanford"Bob Packwood was nowhere FAIR TRADE:It's about time Oregon had a Senator who is on our /to be seen. side. We must insist that Japan's prosperity is not sus- DEBT: Packwood's policies of reckless spending and uncontrolled tained by unemployment lines here in Oregon. military budgets has increased the national debt for each NO DUMP AT HANFORD: Oregonian by$4,000 since last time we elected him.Enough is enough. We cannot allow East Coast politicians to sacrifice this region's health and welfare.Rick Bauman will speak out for the interests of Northwest residents in opposing Hanford as a permanent nuclear storage site. Oregonians,the choice is clear.Yes,Bob Packwood has a lot of clout,but he seems to leave it at his home in Maryland,every time he comes to visit Oregon. Walking with us,working with us,fighting for us,Rick Bauman has shown his commitment to Oregon. "Rick Bauman—proud upholder of the Oregon Flag." . . .Former Governor Tom McCall (This information furnished by Rick Bauman for U..S.Senate. Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 99 CANDIDATE FOR United States Senator ". . . he (Packwood) joins Sen. Mark Hatfield . . . giving Oregon one of the most powerful one-two punches in Washington . . . Oregon and the entire country needs that kind of experience and leadership in Washington." (The Observer La Grande 5/10/86) g� COMMITMENT TO OREGON "Oregon's two senators,Mark 0.Hatfield and Bob Packwood, both Republicans, are in positions of substantial authority in the U.S.Senate. . .It is seldom that a state as small as Oregon. . .has BOB this kind of clout in the Senate of the United States . . . Both senators,of course,keep the interests of Oregon very much in the PACKWOOD forefront of their thinking. (Mail Tribune,Medford,12/13/84) "Veterans and home builders in Oregon owe Senator Bob Packwood a vote of thanks and confidence. Last week Packwood saved Oregon's Veterans Home Loan program from disaster . . . Republican Senator Packwood fought for Oregon's interest from the start. . . In the end,Packwood took a tough stance in negotiations and hung on until his state's interests were protected." (Springfield News,6/26/84) a OCCUPATION:United States Senator from Oregon. Jobs OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Practiced law in Portland, "The year was one of the most lucrative in terms of U.S.Navy 1958 to 1968. ship repair contracts at Portland yards.New jobs allowed hundreds EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A., Willamette University, of employees to go back to work. . . 1954;LL.B.,New York University School of Law,1957. . .the rise of Oregon's Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood to the PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon House of chairmanships of the Senate Appropriations and Finance commit- Representatives,elected 1962,1964,1966.United States Senate, tees seems to be what really convinced the admirals that Portland elected 1968, 1974, 1980. was suddenly competitive." (The Oregonian,12/29/85) PERSONAL:Born Portland,Oregon 1932.Married Georgie Ober- teuffer, 1964.Children:Bill, 19;Shyla,15. The Future "The(reforestation)trust fund was created in 1980,largely as a "Sen. Bob Packwood breaks from many of his elected peers result of Oregon Sen.Bob Packwood's efforts . . .Since the trust when it comes to standing by his convictions . . . Packwood's fund was established,the backlog of unplanted federal timber land honesty is a fresh change . . . Packwood rides no fences, is not in Oregon has been reduced to 7,000 acres from its 1977 level of firmly planted in quicksand,and is not easily bent by opposition." 286,000 acres." (Gazette-Times,Corvallis,9/27/84) (The Observer,La Grande,1/9/86) Growth LEADERSHIP FOR OREGON "The Coast Guard's 310-foot polar class icebreaker Glacier. . . is on its way. . .to a permanent homeport assignment in Portland Originally the Coast Guard planned to base the Glacier at ". . . for the first time in Oregon history, the state's two Seattle. . .Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood. . .managed to have senators will call the shots on both the tax and spending side of the the Glacier moved to Portland." (The Oregonian,2/11/85) federal treasury . . . So, we join in the chorus of celebration for Packwood and Hatfield—and for Oregon's new clout in the Senate • • •" (Register-Guard,Eugene 12/1/84) Learning "Senator Bob Packwood's successful effort to create an ocean research institute . . . is cause for celebration. And Packwood j "He (Packwood) has arrived at a position of power. He has deserves credit for diligently pushing this project through Con- demonstrated his willingness to use that power for the benefit of his gress." constituents." (The Bulletin,Bend,5/12/86) (Lincoln County Leader,Newport,7/11/84) (This information.furnished by(Re-elect Packwood Committee.) 100 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CANDIDATE FOR CONTINUED Representative in CongreS s DISTRICT Steve Forrester's Northwest Letter, Washington, D.C. 4/15/86: this does mark a certain emergence by Smith in x the forum he's wanted to join since his arrival in 1982." BOB SMITH shepherded the Oregon Wheat Growers'export ideas a.,. into the new farm law.And he won national attention for protecting \' Oregon beef cattle ranchers and red meat producers from the disastrous"whole herd dairy buyout"program. The Herald&News,Klamath Falls,4/21/86: "It's often been said that you can't fight city hall and ROBERT F. win and attempts to successfully battle a federal bureau- cracy are even more remote,but Bob Smith has done just SMITH that.The results will mean a definite plus to the red meat industry not only in this area. . .but also throughout the nation. Smith's efforts are being lauded by leaders in the meat industry. . . Democratic Congressman Tony Coelho Republican Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock,Dairy and Poultry: "I appreciate the leadership you provide . . I also want you to know how glad I am to have your presence, advice and support on the Subcommittee." • Coehlo's other hat: Chairman of the National Democratic Party's Congressional Campaign Committee. OCCUPATION: Cattle rancher; businessman; Member of Con- The Gate City Journal,Nyssa, 10/2/85: gress. "Special thanks are in order to Congressman Bob OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Oregon State Legislator; Smith for his hard work rallying support for the sugar various private business enterprises. industry. Smith demonstrated his continuing commit- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Burns public schools; ment to the people of Nyssa. . ." Willamette University (BA, Economic and Business Admin- The Mail Tribune,Medford,4/21/85: istration). "Nothing makes congressmen happier than to be able PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon House of to`bring home the bacon'to constituents.That's why Bob Representatives,12 years(two terms as Speaker);Oregon State Smith was smiling so broadly at a news conference in Senate, 10 years (two terms as Republican leader); U.S. Con- Medford Friday . . . surrounded by happy supporters of gress,elected 1982,re-elected,1984. the Southern Oregon Veterans Outreach Center. . ." BOB SMITH CARES ENOUGH TO DO THE WORK CONGRESSMAN BOB SMITH has been an ambitious spokesman for Oregon's downtrodden timber industry, stalking CONGRESSMAN BOB SMITH is an unusual public figure. unfair Canadian softwood export violations; he saved 700 timber Second Congressional District residents are confident that BOB jobs by stopping a new federal land preserve; he fought against a SMITH cares about the people who sent him to office because they Forest Service budget cut that would have cost 15,000 Oregon know BOB SMITH follows strong words with strong budget- timber jobs. conscious action. CONGRESSMAN,BOB SMITH prevented a reduction of the The Mail Tribune,Medford,7/24/85: essential O&C timber receipts sharing formula in a BLM-Forest "Bob Smith, R-Oregon, submitted H.R. 2403 in Service land exchange. direct response to a dispute that began in 1984 between CONGRESSMAN BOB SMITH has brought new economic Medford and the U.S. Forest Service. If it passes, then breath to Deschutes County with an Army night vision research maybe communities will be spared the sort of problems center and a new industrial parks; to Hood River and Pendleton that arose in Medford. . . with money for new industrial parks; to Baker with federal grants BOB SMITH made the feds back off,but continued on until his bill for expansion of Ellingson Lumber; and to all Oregon with $1.5 passed the House of Representatives. million to re-train unemployed timber workers. Others talk about cost cutting.BOB SMITH leads by example.He CONGRESSMAN BOB SMITH's campaign to improve constit- refused to accept a congressional pay increase,instead distributing uents'daily life is only part of the job.He's maintained a 96-percent it to Second District senior citizen centers. voting attendance record in the House.As a leader,he's helped keep America strong,but he's also shown the Defense Department how to BOB SMITH is a leading advocate for a Constitutional balanced reduce spending by$8 billion WITHOUT cutting muscle. budget amendment. He voted in favor of the five-year Gramm- BOB SMITH fought to repay Social Security for all the interest it Rudman deficit elimination plan and, to help meet the cuts, lost when Congress "borrowed" cash during a 1985 crisis. BOB REDUCED his own office's pay and expenses. His congressional SMITH has sponsored a bill to prevent siting of a national nuclear district,is larger than all other Oregon districts combined,but BOB waste dump at Hanford.And,every year BOB SMITH has served SMITH spent less than any other Oregon congressman in the first in Congress,he's been acclaimed as"Watchdog of the Treasury"by quarter of 1986. a public interest group keeping vigil against waste and overspending. After a two-year crusade, BOB SMITH won a seat on the House The facts speak for themselves. Agriculture Committee where national farm and forest policies are BOB SMITH cares. created, where he could make the seat work for Oregon. BOB BOB SMITH has demonstrated his ability to get things done for SMITH insisted on a leadership role. his people, with extraordinary effectiveness, within responsible The Oregonian,Portland,5/6/85: budgeting.BOB SMITH doesn't follow,he sets the pace. "Smith decided to take the lead, prodding CONGRESSMAN BOB SMITH delivers.Because he cares. Republicans on the committee to come up with alternative He deserves your vote for re-election to the United States Congress. legislation. The result was what Smith calls a `blueprint for the survival of American agriculture."' (This information furnished by Bob Smith for Congress Committee.) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 101 CANDIDATE FOR Representative in CongreS s STRICT shunned in Washington,D.C. We have been shortchanged by our Representative in Congress for too long. 68% of the people polled recently in the Second District believe that they are not sharing in the modest economic recovery in Oregon, and that the national economic recovery has passed them by. Nearly a third of those polled were afraid that they,or a member of their immediate family could LOSE THEIR JOB. Bob Smith says that he should be returned to Congress because he has served in s: elected office for 25 years.This district cannot afford one more year as the OTHER OREGON. LARRY LARRY TUTTLE SAYS NO TO A NATIONAL SALES TUTTLE TAX Our economy cannot afford new taxes. In 1985, My opponent VOTED FOR a National Sales Tax-(national value added tax). I AM OPPOSED to a National Sales Tax and will NOT VOTE FOR ONE. i1 LARRY TUTTLE WILL OPEN TWO NEW DISTRICT ry Democrat OFFICES Our district office is not enough for a district of this size and diversity.When elected I will keep the Medford office and open two more-one in Central and one in Northeastern Oregon.I will stay in touch with our district-not by press release,but in person. ' NEW LEADERSHIP OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Commissioner. Larry Tuttle knows how to create JOBS.As a Deschutes County OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Bank manager;Oregon State Commissioner,Larry Tuttle has been part of a team that has created Housing Division finance manager;savings and loan association 1,000 PERMANENT JOBS. consultant and director;business development consultant. Larry Tuttle knows about taxes. He consistently balanced EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S. Finance, University of county budgets with NO NEW TAXES. Oregon; high school diploma, Medford Senior High School, Larry Tuttle knows how to meet the needs of veterans. He Medford,Oregon. returned veterans services to 6,000 VETERANS in Central Oregon. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: City of Redmond Larry Tuttle knows the importance of Timber and Agriculture Planning Commission Chair; Association of Oregon Counties in the Second District.He has been assured that he will represent Legislative Committee; Bonneville Power Administration/ Oregon interests on the HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE. Local Government Consultation Group;elected Precinctperson Larry Tuttle knows about economic development. He has cre- ated a county revolving LOAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM that and Chair,Deschutes County Democrats. has been copied and used as a blue print for economic development COMMUNITY SERVICE: Oregon Division American Cancer around the state. Society,Executive Board and Field Service Chair;Eastern Oregon Larry Tuttle will be part of a NEW LEADERSHIP in Congress Health Systems Agency,board member and Project Review Com- willing to make the tough choices in Washington,D.C.and bring a mittee Chair. new future to the Second District. PERSONAL BACKGROUND:Born in-Farm Country,_Larry grew_ RURAL COMMUNITIES PRESERVE AMERICAN up in Medford.He and his wife Judith(Brookman)Tuttle have two SPIRIT children and live in Redmond. The rural communities of this nation are the repository of the LARRY TUTTLE FOR CONGRESS American spirit. Communities like Baker, Bend, Grants Pass, I've grown up in this district and things are not how they used to Enterprise, Klamath Falls, Hood River, LaGrande, Medford, The be. Our timber jobs are being sold to Canada, Japan and South Dalles, Pendleton and Ontario feed and sustain this country's Korea. Our family farms are disappearing and our children are energy,self reliance and prosperity. JJ forced to look for work in Southern California. I want to take the energy and spirit that this district exhibits 1 OREGON'S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IS from Ashland to Hood River - from Grants Pass to the Jordan SICK FROM NEGLECT! All we need to do is look at the symp- Valley.I want to carry that energy and spirit back to Washington, toms. In the five congressional districts in Oregon, the Second D.C.and bring back the FUTURE. District has: THE CHOICE IS CLEAR - stay with the policies of the past or • The highest unemployment rate. ELECT LARRY TUTTLE AND SEND A MESSAGE TO CON- • The highest rate of infant mortality. GRESS that our district has new leadership, new energy and we want our fair share of federal resources. • The highest farm foreclosure rate. VOTE FOR LARRY TUTTLE-AND OUR FUTURE. • The lowest per capita income. • The fewest high school graduates. • The lowest return of YOUR federal tax dollars. More than two thirds of the state's land area and a fifth of its people have been left out. MY OPPONENT SAYS HE IS CONTENT with what's going on in the district-and with the job he is doing in Congress. I AM NOT. WE ARE THE OTHER OREGON We are shunned in Salem when decisions on the allocation of state resources are made. We are shunned in Portland, where economic development decisions are made. And we have been (This information furnished by Larry Tuttle for Congress Committee.) 102 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CANDIDATE FOR CONTINUED Governor THE OREGON COMEBACK NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT listens to Oregon. He knows we want change.Not just any change,but change that brings us back to the Oregon values:honesty,hard work,self reliance.That's the Oregon Comeback we want. COME BACK TO OPPORTUNITY with a Governor who listens and works where things really get done:in local communities across the entire state.Neil Goldschmidt knows all of Oregon must share in the Comeback,or it won't work.As Mayor of Portland,Neil NEIL improved the climate for small business and expanded jobs and opportunity in every neighborhood, not just downtown As GOLDSCHMIDT Secretary of Transportation,Neil saved American jobs at Chrysler Corporation and Oregon jobs in Prineville and Newport. As Vice �T President of Nike, he met a bottom line and got Oregon-designed products into markets around the globe,and that means more jobs and opportunities for Oregonians. NOW HE CAN PUT THAT EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR ALL OF US. Democrat COME BACK TO SECURITY—'with a Governor who's ready to be tough on lawbreakers;who'll take charge of the prison system. Neil Goldschmidt believes,we can get criminals back behind bars and keep them where they belong. We can make our homes and schoolgrounds safe again.When Neil Goldschmidt was in charge of a police department,the burglary rate went down. COME BACK TO INDEPENDENCE-with a Governor who will OCCUPATION:Businessman(on leave from NIKE,Inc.). OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Choker-setter and loading fight for Oregon. the Neil Federal government is tough enough to make it dock worker, Summers, 1960-63; Civil Rights Worker, stick when we tell the Federal government"NO WAY"when it tries g to dump the nations nuclear waste at our doorstep. Neil Gold- N.A.A.C.P., Mississippi, 1964; Legal Aid Attorney, 1967-69; schmidt will have an Oregon plan for federal timberlands. Commissioner,City of Portland, 1971-72;Mayor,City of Port- COME BACK TO AFFORDABILITY—with a Governor who land,1973-79;U.S.Secretary of Transportation,1979-81;Presi- leaves money in our pockets and insists that state government work dent, NIKE Canada, 1984-85; Vice President, NIKE, Inc., with what it has. . .What will the Oregon Comeback cost?"NOT 1981-85. ONE RED CENT!"says Neil Goldschmidt.Neil reduced'property EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated South Eugene tax rates and the number of city general fund employees in Portland, High School,Eugene, Oregon, 1958;Bachelor of Arts,Univer- and has the leadership skills to squeeze results out of Salem instead sity of Oregon, 1963;J.D.University of California Law School, of squeezing money out of us. Boalt Hall, 1967. WE NEED A CHANGE!IT'S TIME FOR LEADERSHIP THAT PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Intern,U.S.Senator REMEMBERS THE VALUES THAT MAKE THE REAL Maurine Neuberger,1964;City Commissioner,City of Portland, OREGON WORK. 1971-72; Mayor, City of Portland, 1973-79; U.S. Secretary of Transportation,1979-81. WE NEED THE RIGHT KIND OF CHANGE:A RETURN TO THE FUTURE THAT OREGON DESERVES. IT'S ABOUT WORK. IT'S OUR TIME TO CHOOSE. DON'T TAKE A CHANCE ON Not just talk. More work for us —and more opportunities for our MORE OF THE SAME. WE CAN'T AFFORD IT. LET'S children.A state government that works for us. CHOOSE CHANGE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. IT'S ABOUT CHANGE. FOR OREGON:NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT FOR GOVERNOR. A change that makes a difference, that takes us back to security, NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT: born and raised in Eugene, where his back to hope for the future, back to the basic values that make mom and dad still live. NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT:who worked his Oregon a special place. way through the University of Oregon and law school setting IT'S ABOUT TIME. chokers in the woods and working on a Eugene loading dock.NEIL Time for The Oregon Comeback.An agenda that unites us. GOLDSCHMIDT: married Margie Wood, his scoutmaster's THE TIME IS NOW daughter. Neil and Margie and their two children live in the same A TIME TO CHOOSE:MORE OF THE SAME,OR A CHANGE house they bought in 1969.NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT worked in the THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE? United States cabinet to bring Federal money home to Boardman, Harney County,Springfield and other Oregon communities.NEIL We have a choice. Oregonians' paychecks don't have to keep GOLDSCHMIDT: helped build Nike, one of Oregon's business shrinking compared to what workers take home in other states.We success stories. don't have to keep watching Oregon kids leave the state to find jobs NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT: local community experience. Federal .We don't have to tolerate rising crime,mismanaged prisons and experience.Business experience.Executive experience.Experience drugs in our schools. . .We don't have to accept state officials who listening and solving problems. Experience making things happen. don't protect the public. . .We don't have to be a doormat for the Producing for Oregon.Producing the Oregon Comeback. federal government. . .We don't have to settle for more of the same FOR OREGON:NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT FOR GOVERNOR from leaders who pass the buck and pretend everything is ok. NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT has the energy and vision to lead the Oregon Comeback,the good sense to listen and the courage to act. NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT has the proven ability to get results.We can have an Oregon Comeback. We can come back to the secure future Oregon deserves. (This information furnished by Neil Goldschmidt for Governor.) Official 1986 General Voters' Pamphlet 103 CANDIDATE FOR Governor -NORMA PAULUS has sound,sensible policies to boost Oregon's traditional industries such as timber,agriculture and tourism. "NORMA PAULUS will call upon the best economic minds in all Y parts of the state to develop an economic policy that assists our existing businesses,while attracting new business. �. "THE BEST WAY TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS IS TO MAKE SURE OUR EXISTING OREGON COM- PANIES ARE THRIVING AND PROSPERING." NORMA PAULUS The cost of government: NORMA "NORMA PAULUS will make government do more with less.She PAULUS will make government more responsive to the people it serves. **NORMA PAULUS will fight for reform of the state personnel system which too often rewards mediocrity and stifles innovation. x "I WILL FIND NEW WAYS TO CONSERVE OUR y' TAX DOLLARS. WHAT I WILL NOT DO IS DIG DEEPER INTO YOUR POCKETS. I PROMISE YOU THAT." NORMA PAULUS Republican Crime and prison overcrowding: **NORMA PAULUS'regional prison proposal—relying on private enterprise for construction, maintenance and security — will provide needed jail space for less money. Her plan for a regional parole board will give the public more control over the criminal justice system. OCCUPATION:Lawyer. "NORMA PAULUS will fight for tougher penalties for drug I OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Of counsel, Paulus, Rhoten dealers.She will let drug traffickers know Oregon is serious about and Lien Law firm,1985-86;Adjunct law professor,Willamette protecting its young people. U. 1985; Secretary of State, 1977-85; Self-employed appellate "NORMA PAULUS will make sure public safety is the top priority lawyer, 1962-76; Secretary, Oregon Supreme Court, 1955-61; of the criminal justice system. She will fight for crime victims' Legal secretary,Harney County District Attorney,1950-52. rights. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Willamette University College NORMA PAULUS of Law LL.B. 1962;Burns Union High School,graduated 1950. LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Secretary of State, "(Norma)Paulus'success can be traced to her political 1977-85;State representative,1971-77;Member,Salem Human style which has emphasized openness, candor and deft Relations Commission, 1967-71; Marion-Polk Boundary Com- bargaining skills." Oregonian 1/3/85 mission, 1969-71; Presidential appointee to U.S. Commission "NORMA PAULUS stood up to the Rajneeshees when it appeared overseeing 1986 Philippine election;Defense Advisory Commit- they were trying to subvert the elections process in Wasco County. tee on Women in the Services. She preserved the honesty and integrity of the election process. NORMA PAULUS **NORMA PAULUS took on powerful special interests and suc- THE LEADER OREGONIANS KNOW.AND TRUST ceeded in establishing Oregon's vote-by-mail system which is The daughter of an impoverished Nebraska dustbowl farmer, being copied throughout the country. NORMA PAULUS moved with her family to Burns at age five. «NORMA PAULUS was chief sponsor of the Willamette Greenway Despite having to work to support herself during high school, she bill passed by the Legislature. She brought together farmers and earned top grades and was president of the senior class. environmentalists to preserve the quality of the river without There was no money to send her to college so NORMA destroying good farm land or taking away private property. PAULUS took a job as a legal secretary to the Harney County "NORMA PAULUS saved the state and counties $800,000 a district attorney. She later moved to Salem and became legal biennium by reducing the number of elections from as many as 100 secretary to two Supreme Court justices. in a year down to six. NORMA PAULUS earned admission to Willamette University "As secretary of state (Paulus)instituted and carried but law school without having gone to college. She graduated with changes in the face of opposition thrown up by vested honors in 1962. I interests.Her determination to do what is right is her best NORMA has been married to Bill Paulus,a Salem attorney,for 28 years and is the mother of two grown children. known identification. Daily , boo th as a 7/9/85 She was elected in 1970 to the Oregon Legislature where she "(Paulus') track record in state government, served three terms.She was elected Secretary of State in 1976 and legislator and secretary of state,is impeccable." Eugene Register-Guard 7/3/85 re-elected by an overwhelming margin in 1980. NORMA PAULUS "NO MATTER WHERE I TRAVEL IN PROVEN PERFORMANCE,NOT EMPTY PROMISES. OREGON,IN EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY OF THE Honesty. Integrity. Independence. Innovation. Progressive STATE, I FIND ENTHUSIASM. I FIND PEOPLE WITH REAL PRIDE IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR leadership. These are the qualities for which Oregon has awell- deserved reputation. COMMUNITIES.ALL THEY ARE WAITING FOR IS And these are the qualities most frequently associated with DIRECTION—AND I'M READY TO PROVIDE IT." NORMA PAULUS. NORMA PAULUS NORMA PAULUS knows Oregon's potential is unlimited.She NORMA PAULUS believes in the quality and value of every part of the state. REAL SOLUTIONS TO REAL PROBLEMS NORMA PAULUS has the leadership and experience to build a brighter future for all Oregonians. Jobs and the economy: NORMA PAULUS "NORMA PAULUS has prepared legislation to reform the workers FOR GOVERNOR compensation system and the permit process. She will provide LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE leadership to solve the liability insurance crisis. (This information furnished by Paulus for Governor Committee.) 104 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CANDIDATE FOR CONTIN Commissioner, Bureau of Labor & Industriest we must create a stable economic climate and work environ- ment and halt the evergrowing cost of doing business in Oregon. He knows jobs have been lost in our lumber, agri- culture,fishing and high-tech industries.Most of all he knows that the term"economic development"is more than just a buzz word . . . it is Oregon's single greatest need. True economic development can only occur when business has the opportunity to grow and expand,providing additional jobs for our Oregon work force.Oregon must manage,not spend,its way out of its economic dilemma. DAN GOODHALL WILL PUT DAN OREGON BACK TO WORK. GOODHALL INDUSTRY We must commit ourselves to realistic goals and objectives especially in the area of providing jobs for Oregonians.We need to keep our natural resources here as a.bargaining chip for world trade,to get the state's economy rolling.Oregon is losing Republican people again;the demand for jobs is not meeting the supply of p labor and we are setting ourselves up for the continuation of our current recession in Oregon. DAN GOODHALL will seek conditions to attract new industry while assuring present industry has a profitable future.We must develop a statewide plan to include all of our natural resources to help keep Oregonians at work in Oregon. OCCUPATION: Currently Executive Vice President/Admin- OREGON istrator of Special Security Investigators,Inc. As an Oregon native DAN GOODHALL believes in the OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Started as a security guard Oregon tradition, that there are no problems in Oregon that and patrol officer for family-owned business; worked way Oregonians cannot fix.He knows it's not healthy to place our through area, division, state and company-wide management state in competition with itself,that a "North versus South" levels to the position currently held. and "East versus West" mentality does nothing for Oregon's EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Elementary and high school future.As a key to this state's economic planning,the Bureau of education in Grants Pass, and in Klamath and Josephine Labor and Industries must reinvolve Oregonians, soliciting County school districts; attended Southern Oregon State Col- their ideas,goals and objectives.Oregon's elected officials must lege in Ashland; participated in many business and manage- do more than pay lip service to resolving our state's economic ment-related seminars. dilemmas. They must be committed to identifying our PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed by Con-, resources,developing a statewide plan and promoting it.In the gressman Denny Smith as delegate to the 1986 National White business world a laissez-faire attitude is not tolerated.It can be House Conference on Small Business. no less for those elected to represent us. GOODHALL MEANS BUSINESS OUR FUTURE Special Security Investigators, Inc. is a family-founded Oregon The Bureau of Labor and Industries' 1986 handbook declares corporation doing business throughout the Northwest; responsible that"the Commissioner takes an active part in state economic for approximately 270 employees and services located in over 29 planning . . ." Therefore, with direction from the Commis- Oregon cities,as well as in Washington and California. sioner, the Bureau is directly responsible for the economic Dan is a member and guardian for the National Federation of climate of the State of Oregon. The rekindling of Oregon's Independent Business (NFIB). His experience and knowledge has economy, in fact its very future, may well be determined by provided Oregon's business community a strong voice in both state Oregon voters when they elect the next Commissioner. The and national legislative affairs.Dan is also a member of the National current Commissioner has had eight years to develop policies Chamber of Commerce. and practices that extend beyond mere statutory responsibility. The Board of Advisors recently announced that Dan has been Oregon cries for leadership!DAN GOODHALL will provide nominated as Outstanding Young Man of America for 1985, an leadership to assure a future for our families and a state where honor that recognizes young men throughout the nation for profes- its most precious resource — OUR CHILDREN — will not sional achievement and community service. have to leave to find their future.He will be active in attracting Dan is 5th Congressional District Chairman for Citizens for Amer- and keeping business open,using negotiation,not threats.Dan ica(CFA).CFA is a bipartisan,grassroots organization committed will keep labor working—not unemployed. to ensuring national fiscal reform and to promoting strong foreign DAN GOODHALL is NOT a politician.He is a businessman who policy. This has provided Dan the opportunity to work with the will provide sound management practices and policies to this most president's cabinet members and to meet directly with President important position and bring the office out of obscurity. Reagan in the White House. ELECT DAN GOODHALL FOR PROGRESSIVE U.S.Secretary of Labor,William E.Brock has described Dan as"an LEADERSHIP, articulate advocate for his state." LEADERSHIP BASED ON THE OREGON TRADITION! WHY DAN GOODHALL SHOULD BE OREGON'S NEXT VOTE FOR DAN GOODHALL COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER OF THE BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES Bureau of Labor&Industries WHAT A VOTE FOR DAN GOODHALL MEANS: State of Oregon JOBS Like all of us,DAN GOODHALL,has a big stake in Oregon's future. He knows that for the business community to flourish (This information furnished by Friends of Dan Goodhall Committee.) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 105 CANDIDATE FOR Commissioner, Bureau of Labor & Industries MARY ROBERTS--LEADERSHIP FOR OREGON A National `First.' Roberts expanded a program which informs employers about employment law.State-wide seminars have served more than 3,000 employers this year.She created an employer"hot line"to discuss questions without fear of penalty.More than 2,000 callers use it monthly.This outreach success is a national"first". A National`First.'Oregon's state labor bureau was the first in the country to win a contract to place youth in Job Corps Centers. That's training for life-long careers. MARY A National `First.' Oregon's workers are protected if their employer is forced to close down without paying employees the ROBERTS wages they have earned. That's because Roberts led the fight to create the Wage Security Fund, the most comprehensive in the country. A National`First.'Roberts'Apprentice Marketing Plan,the first of its kind in the U.S.,has involved more employers in training for Oregon's future. This plan is now being considered as a national Democrat model. THANK YOU,MARY ROBERTS She has earned many awards for her efforts.They include: • Exemplary Practices Award, American Society for Public Administration, for her efforts in equal opportunity and affirmative action. OCCUPATION:Commissioner,Bureau of Labor&Industrie9. • Oregon Woman of the Year, Mary Rieke Award, Oregon Women's Political Caucus,for outstanding public service. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Community College curricu- • Liberty Award, Oregon Conference of Seventh-Day Adven- lum consultant; Juvenile Court counselor; social worker; real tists,for efforts to preserve religious freedom. estate sales. • Certificate of Meritorious Service, U.S. Department of EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Master's degree,University of Labor,for nation-wide apprenticeship contributions. Wisconsin; Bachelors degree, University of Oregon; National • Elected vice president by her peers of the national organiza- Defense Foreign Language Fellowship, Chinese-Japanese tion of state labor,commissioners. Institute,University of Colorado.West Linn High School. MARY ROBERTS HAS EARNED RE-ELECTION PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Serving Oregonians Mary Roberts is an outstanding public servant.Her record is clear. for 14 years--eight years as Commissioner,Bureau of Labor& She is a tight-fisted administrator who has proven herself.She has Industries; six years as State Senator and Representative; earned re-election.In contrast to her 26-year-old opponent who has President, National Apprenticeship Program; Vice-President, worked primarily in a family-owned security guard business,Mary National Association of Government Labor Officials.Member, Roberts,41,has a solid career in the private sector and in effective Oregon Job Training Coordinating Council,Aging Commission. public service. MARY ROBERTS--AN EFFICIENT MANAGER MARY ROBERTS--A LEADER WE TRUST She does more with less.Mary Roberts has proven that harder work, When she last sought re-election, every major Oregon newspaper better planning and good management increase efficiency and endorsed her. She has won the respect of labor, business and productivity. Today the bureau does more with 30 percent fewer education.A fifth-generation Oregonian with roots in Harney And employees than when she took office. It was running close to a Coos counties, Mary Roberts knows Oregon. She cares about our $250,000 deficit when she started.She balanced the books.Today it needs,is thoughtful and hard working. is a model of efficiency on a lean budget. Mary Roberts and Oregon.Let's Keep A Great Team. MARY ROBERTS--EXPERIENCE IN A TOUGH JOB (Note--For a complete list of Mary Roberts' many endorsements Roberts'reforms spell efficiency in the bureau's key areas: from business,labor and industry,call(503)282-8271.) 1. Apprenticeship and Training. Industry demands a skilled work force and the bureau helps make that possible. As industry's needs change, the bureau keeps pace in a unique,public-private partnership. Some 1,400 volunteers contribute,too.Today there are more apprentices working than at any time in recent years. 2. Civil Rights.When Roberts took office there was a backlog of 1,600 cases. Some had been languishing in the files for eight years! Now all cases are up-to-date and resolved promptly.Workers and management respect the balance she brings to the decision-making process. This efficiency has won national recognition. 3. Child Labor Laws. Roberts persuaded the legislature to strengthen Oregon's child labor laws protecting youngsters entering the world of work. This year, in an aggressive crackdown, she fined a company$53,000 for 93 violations involving children as young as 11-years-old in door-to-door peddling. 4. Wage and Hour Laws. Resolving disputes has earned Roberts a reputation for fairness. Most cases are now resolved without the necessity of court action.The Bureau's Wage&Hour Division has collected nearly$1,000,000 this year in wages owed to workers. (This information furnished by Committee to Re-Elect Mary Roberts.) 106 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CANDIDATE FOR State Representative 5 RICT ys. x JOHN A. yx BOB �. DOTSON � PICKARD s. Democrat Republican OCCUPATION:Small business owner,Dotson's Photo Center. OCCUPATION:Rancher. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Over 25 years in retail man- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Bend Research,Inc.(Consul- agement and photo processing. Includes contract negotiations, tant);U.S.Forest Service;educator;realtor. employee relations, customer service, market development, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Chapman College,BA;gradu- financial management. ate studies;University of California. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:University of Oregon,business PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Redmond School major;C.O.C.C.;ongoing professional seminars. District Board;Deschutes County Board of Equalization;Des- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon Delegate, chutes County Extension Advisory Board. White House Conference on Small Business; Charter member, BOB PICKARD has worked hard to improve his community with Oregon Certified Business Development Corporation; Chair, activities including chairman of the Bend Chamber of Commerce Bend Downtown Parking Committee; Member, Family life Natural Resource Council, board member of Coalition for the Curriculum Committee, Bend-LaPine Schools; Precinct Com- Deschutes,Central Oregon Flyfishers,and Oregon Hunters Associa- mitteeman;Seminar leader,League of Oregon Cities. tion. JOHN DOTSON—NATIVE OREGONIAN • A RESPONSIBLE LEADER FOR DISTRICT 54 The Dotsons settled in Oregon over 80 ears ago.In the thirties LEADERSHIP: g y g • Tougher programs dealing with drug abuse, particularly John's father Dot started the family photo business. He mar- among our youth. ried Elsie, daughter of a Congregational minister, and began • Reordered spending priorities to increase state aid to local raising 3 children. With this solid Oregon upbringing, the schools to relieve local property taxes. values John learned are reflected in his life today—SUCCESS • Pass through to taxpayers the federal tax reform benefits THROUGH HARD WORK,HONESTY,AND SERVICE TO without increasing Oregon's income tax rates. HIS COMMUNITY. OPTIMISM: JOHN DOTSON—STRONG BUSINESS LEADER • Increase state promotion and marketing of Oregon products Elected as the only Oregon Delegate east of the Cascades,John and recreational opportunities. attended the August 1986 White House Conference on Small • Strengthen timber and agriculture while seeking diversifica- Business in Washington, D.C. John successfully worked for tion of industry. liability insurance reform for Deschutes and Klamath Coun- • Create jobs through incentives and reduced government cost ties. "With over 80% of all new jobs coming from small of doing business. businesses,their vitality is essential to our economy's growth." INTEGRITY: JOHN DOTSON — WORKING FOR YOU AND YOUR CON "Bob Pickard has the qualities that a business person can trust CORNS and utilize.He sees clearly the role that small business plays in the economy of District 54." • To promote a good business climate for new jobs Harvey and Barbara Watt,Bend • To preserve funding for essential senior programs "Bob has shown his ability to listen to some very different • To stabilize school funding without burdening property tax- points of view.I trust that kind of leadership." payer Carol Brewer,LaPine • To ensure wise use of our natural resources "His strength lies in the variety of community activities in JOHN DOTSON — COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING PROS- which he's involved himself.That variety would serve District PERITY 54. . .in good stead next year." "To grow we must wisely manage our abundant timber,agri- Bend Bulletin,May 8,1986 culture and tourist resources. I recognize that Highway 97 is "Bob Pickard demonstrated by his record that he gets things essential to our economic well-being.We must demand our fair done,backing his words up with solid accomplishments." share of state funds to make Highway 97 efficient an safe—it Bryant Williams,Klamath Falls is our`road to recovery'." ELECT BOB PICKARD ELECT JOHN DOTSON RESPONSIBLE THOUGHTFUL LEADERSHIP NATIVE OREGONIAN,BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER (This information furnished by Committee to Elect John Dotson.) (This information furnished by Committee to elect Bob Pickard.) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 107 CANDIDATE FOR 55TH State Representative DISTRICT ANZONETTA BILL C. (ANZIE BELLAMY ADAMS w °M Democrat Republican OCCUPATION: Manages credit department at Jefferson County OCCUPATION:Realtor;farmer;assistant State Future Farmers of Co-op. American Advisor;State Representative. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Office manager and dispens- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Vocational agriculture ing optician for optometrist for 5 years;owner/operator family teacher,Culver High School. farm;owner/operator general store and post office at McKenzie EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Sherman County High School; Bridge. Oregon State University,B.S.and M.S. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated from Bend Senior PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Elected District 55 High School;continuing education at Central Oregon Commu- State Representative in 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1984; Commit- nity College. tees: Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources, (Vice- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Presently Mayor of Chair); Environment and Energy; Education; Human Culver; serves on Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council; .,Resources;and Judiciary. Board of Directors (Tri-county agency for Economic Develop- BILL BELLAMY — A PRACTICAL UNDERSTANDING OF ment);served on Planning Commission for City of Culver. CENTRAL OREGON ISSUES COMMUNITY SERVICE:Presently member of Board of Directors BILL is a long time Oregon resident with an extensive record of Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce,Charter member of Culver concerned participation. Teaching at the high school and Alcohol and Drug Watch, elected Deaconess of Culver Christian community college level has given him firsthand experience in Church since 1980. the field of education, particularly vocational education. As Assistant State FFA Advisor, BILL has worked closely with ANZIE ADAMS — FIGHTING FOR MORE JOBS FOR important issues for young farmers.BILL owns and operates a CENTRAL OREGON 40-acre farm near Culver and works as a real estate salesman in • Anzie Adams believes that our children not only deserve a Madras when he is not handling the concerns of the people in decent education, but they deserve the opportunity to work in Central Oregon as their State Representative. Central Oregon when they finish that education.Anzie Adams will BILL BELLAMY REPRESENTS YOU WITH AN EFFECTIVE make sure that we get our fair share of economic development AND RESPECTED VOICE dollars appropriated by the legislature. She doesn't think Central BILL knows that a stable education system is the vital key to Oregon should take a back seat to any other region in the State. our economic recovery and prosperity. The 1987 legislature must, once again, address this issue and develop a plan that ANZIE ADAMS — FIGHTING FOR THE FAMILY FARM Oregonians will accept. • Anzie Adams knows and understands the problems faced by The cost and availability of liability insurance will be one of the the Central Oregon family farm owner.She and her husband ran a top issues facing the 1987 Legislature.BILL was instrumental family farm for 13 years.The Oregon legislature needs people who in the appointment of a special legislative task force to develop realize the problems facing the Oregon farmer.Anzie Adams will go legislative proposal to address the crisis. As a member of the to work immediately to help solve those problems. Judiciary Committee, BILL will be a leader in drafting solu- ANZIE ADAMS — A POSITIVE HARD WORKING tions for insurance and tort reform. LEADER FOR DISTRICT 55 Balancing the budget for the State of Oregon, adjusting • Anzie Adams knows that we need positive hard working Oregon's tax structure to meet the new Federal Tax Reform leaders in Salem.As the Mayor of Culver,Anzie Adams has earned a laws, and re-allocating lottery funds, i.e., economic develop- reputation as a tough no-nonsense leader willing to tackle tough ment, will also be the issues of the 1987 Legislature. BILL problems in order to find solutions.That is exactly the kind of State BELLAMY has a proven record in dealing with the above Representative Anzie Adams will be. issues and being a spokesman for the people living in Central Oregon. AS YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, ANZIE ADAMS BILL BELLAMY WILL NEVER BE MORE THAN A PHONE CALL AWAY — PRACTICAL AND EFFECTIVE 546-4012 (This information furnished by Committee to Re-Elect Bill Bellamy (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Anzie Adams.) State Representative.) 108 Official 1986 General Voters' Pamphlet CANDIDATE FOR DESCHUTES County Commissioner POSITION NO. OUNTY 5 f wy U y ROBERT E. TOM h BORLEN THROOP Republican Democrat OCCUPATION:Electrical contractor. OCCUPATION: Child Development Specialist, State Represen- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Contractor 14 years in Des- tative. chutes County, requiring management, budgeting, negotiating OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Counselor, teacher, various and payrolls. 1959-72, industrial and construction electrician, jobs with family's wood products firm. foreman several years; 1960s, negotiation and grievance com- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: M.A.,University of Northern mittee chairman,local officer. Colorado; B.A., College of Idaho; High School Diploma, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Associate degree Industrial Ontario,Oregon. Supervision,1964,Portland Community College. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State Represen- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. Marine Corps tative 1979-1986: Chairman, House Revenue and School Reserve eight years;Deschutes County Juvenile Services Com- Finance Committee;Member,House Environment and Energy mission from 1985; chairman electrical apprenticeship board Committee; Member, Joint Legislative Committee on Water two years. Policy;Member,Oregon Law Enforcement Council. BOB Borlen,if elected,will discontinue his successful contract- TOM THROOP ing business to work full time as commissioner.He would apply his PROVEN LEADERSHIP CENTRAL OREGON career experience to implement procedures efficient for the public as COUNTS ON. well as the county,emphasizing: For 8 years Tom Throop worked hard as our State Represen- Economic expansion;communication,trust and understanding tative.He earned a reputation for finding creative solutions to the with public,staff and employee. state's toughest challenges.He fought for increased state emphasis BOB believes laws and codes are essential to protect life and on tourism and economic development, funding to modernize property—NOT to control or impede reasonable endeavors. Oregon's roads and highways, protection for the Deschutes River "I think major obstacles to economic development in our county and other valuable natural resources,a simplified state tax system, are long delays in the hearing and permit process.I would work hard and stable funding for essential senior services. to reduce bureaucratic red tape and unnecessary controls that Tom Throop worked hard for us in Salem. As a Deschutes obstruct responsible progress. Government should be partner, not County commissioner,he'll do even more. competitor,to private enterprise. ECONOMIC STABILITY COMES FIRST. BOB would strive to promote products and resources generated Tom Throop believes Deschutes County should take the lead in by county and area businesses,farms and industries. providing stability for Central Oregon's economy. There's no one "I care about Deschutes Count and its solution for economic stability.Tom's priorities are clear:protecting County people.We live in an the existing job base,developing new jobs here,and nurturing the unusually beautiful area and climate but it's essential also that farms growth of tourism. and businessess make a reasonable income and are able to pay fair Smoothing the growth of the economy demands leadership, wages.Quality of life includes quality living." balance and cooperation among local communities.That's the kind Raised on a dairy farm,BOB learned early that"the best way to of leadership Tom Throop's proven he delivers. face responsibilities is by hard work,practical thinking and prudent SUCCESSFUL COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPENDS spending." ON STRONG MANAGEMENT. BOB BORLEN was born in Wisconsin in 1939, moved to the County government works best when it's tightly managed.Tom Portland area in 1958,to Deschutes County in 1972.He and his wife Throop's record demonstrates his management credentials.At the Barbara have two grown daughers and a son,14. legislature,Tom quickly rose to lead the House Revenue Committee. BOB will be accessible to Deschutes County citizens—approx- Even during hard times, Tom's committee saved taxpayers $212 imately 64,000 reside here,and committed to the county's economic million by erasing the income tax surcharge and lowered Oregon's rejuvenation. ranking on the list of states in total taxes per person. Vote ROBERT BORLEN November 4. Tom's experience brings even more than tight-fisted manage- ment of taxes and spending. He brings people together, develops (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Bob Borlen consensus and gets results. Deschutes County Commissioner.) (This information furnished by Tom Throop Committee.) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 109 CANDIDATE FOR ES County Commissioner POSITION NO. 3LINTY � 3 • .. "�, lug��IE,'� � Gil .;:• EDWARD E. LOTS LORENZ BRISTOW PRANTE Democrat 1 Independent z� s OCCUPATION:Private real estate appraiser/consultant. OCCUPATION: Chair, Deschutes County Board of Commis- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Chief real estate appraiser/ sioners. property,appraiser for Deschutes County;real estate appraiser OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:1949-67 Taught Jr.High and and administrative assistant for Orange County, California; graduate courses through continuing education; wrote and owned a successful retail/educational business; advance per- directed educational recordings;conducted workshops and sem- formance engineer for McDonnell Douglas. inars in both education and management; 1968-78 owner/ EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Master's Degree in Public director West Bristow Consultants, a marketing/management Administration and Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics firm in So. California working with universities and private and Chemistry. business; 1979-81 land developer; elected to the Deschutes PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: For the past 15 County Board of Commissioners in November,1982. years, have worked in and for county government; over five EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelors Sociology, Califor- years in administrative capacities as Chief Appraiser for Des- nia State University, Long Beach; Masters Management,Uni- chutes County. versity of Laverne; Graduate work, UCLA and Pepperdine University. BACKGROUND AND FAMILY: PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Deschutes County • Married 14 years to Linda,and have one son,Steven. Commissioner;Chair,Board of Equalization 1982-3;Member of • Linda is a professional artist and has instructed at C.O.C.C.;and State Mental Health Advisory Board; Executive Committee, she volunteers her time to community programs as Oregon High Crook-Deschutes-Jefferson Consortium; Member Boards of Desert Museum. Directors of: Central Oregon Recreation Association, Central • Steven is a college student majoring in Commercial Art. Oregon Business Advisory Council,Central Oregon Community • We presently own a home on a farm in Deschutes County. Action Agency; Advisory Board Central Oregon Economic ELECT ED LORENZ:, Development Council; Sisters, Redmond, Bend Chambers of • As your County Commissioner I will represent ALL of Deschutes Commerce;LaPine Business Association. County.I feel that the office must be responsive to the needs of all BACKGROUND AND FAMILY: our people. Why should you vote for ED LORENZ? Born in Monterey Park,CA,on July 23,1929,she is married to Bern Wisner and has three grown children and two grandchildren. Her • You will get experience and compassion in the decision making Oregon roots are firmly established. Her great-great grandfather, process. Elijah Bristow,was the first settler in Lane County.Her father has • You will get better employee morale which translates to more lived in the LaPine area since the early fifties. efficient operation with less cost. • You will get better management of County resources. During her first term in office, Commissioner Prante has been • You will get reduced spending on County studies. committed to bringing modern management systems to Deschutes • You will get cost effective management which will provide addi- County. She led the effort to implement purchasing and printing tional money for roads. systems and new office procedures for greater efficiency, to bring • You will get a successful experienced administrator in business, WIC on as a County department,and to bring a Support Enforce- government,and farm management. ment program to Deschutes County. She has worked actively for VOTE economic development in Deschutes County. ED LORENZ Lois Prante cares about, listens to and responds to the people of FOR ALL THE PEOPLE Deschutes County.She enjoys working for you and is reapplying for the job and wants to continue working for you.She has proven that she has the energy to do the job and the ability to do it right. (This information furnished by The Committee to Re-Elect Lois (This information furnished by Ed Lorenz for County Commissioner.) I Prante.) 110 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CANDIDATE FOR County Clerk COUNTYTES MARY SUE PENHOLLOW 4N Democrat OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Clerk. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Deschutes County Deputy Clerk,1970-1983;The Bulletin,1966-70;City of Bend,1963-64. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate of Bend High School, 1962; attended Oregon State University and Central Oregon Community College,1962-64. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Member of Overall Committee on Land Use Planning,1977-78. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Active in 4-H; member of St. Francis Catholic Church; Deschutes County Historical Society; Pioneer Association; American Cancer Society Unit Board of Directors; Soroptimist International; American Business Womens' Associa- tion;Chamber of Commerce. Since being elected County Clerk,my primary emphasis has been to improve the effiency and operating procedures of the Clerk's office. The following cost-effective changes have been implemented with- out any increase in personnel. • Cross-trained personnel in their job duties thereby increasing productivity and improving service to the public. • Automated the Record Management System. • Initiated a system of instant property recordings. • Updated and streamlined Board of Equalization appeal pro- cedures. • Positioned satellite election registrars at all rural locations for every election to better serve the people. • Improved management of election procedures and expenses to account for actual voter cost. • Upgraded vote-counting method which save personnel costs. Conducted the first vote-by-mail election in Central Oregon. Des- chutes County is one of the counties in Oregon approved by the Secretary of State to conduct vote-by-mail elections in 1986. I was appointed by the Oregon County Clerks' Association as a representative to the State Legislative Committee and the Vote-by- Mail Committee. I was born and raised in Deschutes County.My husband Mike and I have two children,Chareen and Chad,and we live on a small farm east of Bend. I want to thank the people of Deschutes County for the opportunity to serve you and ask for your continued support.I am confident my experience and ability will continue to benefit Deschutes County. RE-ELECT YOUR COUNTY CLERK— PROVEN EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST! (This information furnished by Committee to Re-elect Mary Sue "Susie"Penhollow,County Clerk;Edd Doorn,Treasurer.) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 111 g« _ p 1Tvr8. R... CANDIDATE FOR County Assessor COUNTY ES OSCAR PATRICK L. BRATTON CALLISON Republican Democrat OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Assessor. OCCUPATION:Independent Real Estate Appraiser. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Elected Deschutes County OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Surveyor, Engineering Sec- Assessor two—four years terms,1979—1986;Chief Appraiser tion, United States Forest Service; Area Branch Manager, Deschutes County one and a half years 1977-79; Farmer and American Federal Saving & Loan Association; Real Estate sugar factory worker. Analyst,Deschutes County;Appraiser III,Appraisal Standards EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate of Ontario High Unit,Oregon Department of Revenue. School — Ontario, Oregon; one year at the University of EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland State University, Oregon; thirty six credit hours of courses in either real estate Major:Business Administration;Portland Community College. appraisal or management at Treasure Valley Community Col- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Eight years com- lege at Ontario, Oregon;numerous short courses and seminars bined governmental and administrative experience with Des- sponsored by Dept.of Revenue. chutes County and the Oregon.Department of Revenue. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Twenty two plus BACKGROUND AND FAMILY: Born in Portland, Oregon, in years in county government assessment and taxation. December 1951. Pat and his wife, Gail, have been married twelve FAMILY BACKGROUND: Married to wife Fern for 37 years. years and have two daughters,Mary and Robin. Gail is a Respira- Three daughters and one son.One daughter and son reside in Bend, tory Therapist and has served for ten years in the St. Charles Oregon. Medical Center. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:Member of the Bend Chamber Pat Callison has had over 11 years of progressively responsible of Commerce. Past president of the Bend Lions Club and past management, supervisory, and analytical experience. His primary secretary and treasurer for two years. Secretary of the Central emphasis had been in the areas of training,and organizational Oregon Society of Real Estate Appraisers for three years.Chairman functions as related to property assessment. One of his respon- of the Fathers Day Demolition Derby for two years.Past president siblities was to coproduce Appraisal Manuals utilized by govern- of the Eastern Oregon Assessor's Association.Church choir mem- ment appraisers statewide. ber. Second Vice President Oregon State Association of County Administrative management experience in both private•industry Assessors 86-87. and government has given Pat the opportunity to develop and During my years as Deschutes County Assessor my goal has always implement cost-effective methods and procedures for Real Estate been: Valuation used by Deschutes County and two other Oregon coun- • To operate a courteous, efficient, knowledgeable office — ties.He has had the foresight to initiate change before there was a meeting the statutory requirements of the assessment laws budget crunch. and responsive to the needs of the people. Pat has been instrumental in developing and presenting information • Better public relations with the assessor's offic@. materials to civic and community organizations. He has partici- • Constantly endeavoring to improve the quality ind equity of pated in the presentation of Property Assessment methods and assessments. regulations for seminars attended by State and local officials • To hire and train personnel so that Deschuj County can throughout Oregon. have pride in their county assessor's office as o e of the best The Assessor's office can respond to your needs for information in in the state. an efficient and professional manner.Elect Pat Callison,the candi- • To continue the computerization of all assessment informa- tion and office records so that they will be accurate and date who has the leadership, organizational, and technical skills contain all the necessary information. necessary to provide you a well-managed Assessor's office that is I dedicate my experience, knowledge, education and ability to dedicated to fairness and equality. continue to serve you fairly and equally as your Deschutes County Assessor. I thank you for your support—I look forward to continuing to serve you. (This information furnished by Oscar B.Bratton.) (This information furnished by Patrick L.Callison.) 112 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CANDIDATE FOR Count Commissioner JEFFERSON COUNTY r GORDON SHOWN Republican OCCUPATION:County Commissioner. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Salesman for Standard Oil Co. of California 1950-1952, .Salem, Oregon; wholesale dis- tributor for Standard Oil Co.of California 1952-1980,Madras, Oregon;jobber for Chevron U.S.A.Inc.1980 to November 1984, Madras,Oregon. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Graduated from University of Oregon 1949,with degree in business administration. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Chairman Mountain View Hospital District 1972; Chairman, Deschutes Valley Water District 1981-1985. Military Record- Enlisted in Naval Air Corps upon graduation from High School in 1945. Family- Born in Fossil,Oregon 11-18-27.Married—Four children and two grandchildren Thirty-two years of owning and operating a successful business— Serving as Chairman of Deschutes Valley Water District from beginning through completion of their profitable Hydroelectric Project and serving as Jefferson County Budget Officer for the past two years identifies Gordon Shown as a DECISION MAKER who has sound and conservative judgement. Past President Madras Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Past President Madras Kiwanis Club RE-ELECT GORDON SHOWN A MAN WITH PRIOR BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE TOGETHER WITH THE DETERMINATION TO DO THE JOB. (This information furnished by Gordon Shown.) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 113 CANDIDATE FOR District Attorney----Cow HUT ES MICHAEL T. DUGAN Nonpartisan OCCUPATION: Lawyer; and Deschutes County hearings officer; and Administrative Law Judge. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Chief Deputy and Deputy District Attorney for Deschutes County, 1978-1982; Deputy District Attorney for Baker County,1976-1978;Salesman,1973; construction worker (part-time) 1969-1971; member of the Oregon State Bar. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Oregon State University, 1969-1970;University of Oregon, 1971-1973,B.S.degree 1973; Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law, Juris Doctor degree,1976. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Has been a deputy district attorney in Baker and Deschutes County and is cur- rently Deschutes County Land Use Hearings Officer and Administrative Law Judge. BACKGROUND AND FAMILY: Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon,on May 17, 1951.He and his wife Judith have been married since 1978 and have two children:Daniel and Molly. Judith is a lawyer and has been in the private practice of law with Mike since 1983. CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT: My experience counts. I have demonstrated my effectiveness as a prosecutor for over four year's in Deschutes County.I am a trained prosecutor,having graduated from the National College of District Attorney's Career Prosecutor's Course in 1977. I will provide cost-effective prosecution. The current District Attorney's budget is in excess of half-a-million dollars.The budget has almost doubled since 1982.I will not increase the budget during the next four years. The District Attorney is the People's Lawyer. As the People's Lawyer,protection of the community will be my primary concern.I will endeavor to prosecute all crimes.There cannot and should not be selective prosecution.During the past 31/2 years,I have seen too many cases not prosecuted or dismissed because of technical or legal errors. Most of these are a direct result of inattention to detail or neglect. I will operate an office that is honest, open and fair and will not neglect victims, police or witnesses. I will provide legal, technical and educational assistance to the police and community. I will be accessible. (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Mike Dugan.) 114 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet CANDIDATE FOR Superintendent of Public Instruction • Requires school-by-school profiles so that citizens know how t each school performs. VERNE DUNCAN IS A LEADER WITH A PROVEN RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. "Oregon offers a relatively stable work force,trained in one of the nation's best public school systems."Newsweek magazine,February 25;1985. Just look at a few of the accomplishments since Verne Duncan has been in office: VERNE A. • S.A.T. scores for Oregon students have increased by 20 DUNCAN points. • Oregon college-bound students are second in the nation among states where more than 20%of the students take the test. • The number of top school administrators has been decreased by 16%. • On national comparisons,Oregon has made significant gains Nonpartisan in containing per pupil costs. • More than 50,000 students have earned certificates by par- ticipating in the summer reading program. • Enrollment at Oregon's community colleges reached an all- time high,with one of every eight Oregonians attending. • More than half of Oregon's school districts have gained stable financial bases. OCCUPATION:State Superintendent of Public Instruction. • All school districts have received help in managing their OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Teacher (elementary, sec- budgets through Department of Education seminars on ondary, university); Principal (elementary and secondary); "Managing Costs". Local School District Superintendent; University of Oregon • Services for severely handicapped students are available on a Professor;Superintendent,Clackamas County ESD. regional basis throughout the state. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Ph.D. (Administration),U.of • Nationally,Oregon has had one of the highest percentages of Oregon, 1968;M.B.A.(Business),University of Portland,1976; schools recognized for excellence by the U.S.Department of M.Ed. (Administration), U. of Idaho, 1964; B.A. (History), Education. Idaho State U., 1960; McMinnville Schools and Linfield Col- VERNE DUNCAN KNOWS OREGON AND ITS SCHOOLS lege.Additional work at:Columbia,Stanford and Harvard. "When I took office I pledged to spend at least one day a week in the PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Idaho House of Rep- schools and communities of this state. I believe it is important to resentatives(Chairman Economic Affairs Committee);Colonel, keep in touch at the local level in order to really understand what U.S.Army Reserves. concerns people."—Verne Duncan,State Superintendent of Public Other Activities:Member,Oregon Futures Commission;Member, Instruction. National Advisory Committee for International Education; Chair, Duncan has kept his promise to visit schools and involve local National Commission for Credits and Credentials;Board of Direc- people in decision-making. tors, Council of Chief State School Officers; National Advisory He has: Board,Close Up (program bringing high school students to Wash- • Visited almost every school district in the state. ington, D.C.); Board of Directors, Oregon Historical Society; Life • Established a committee of students to advise him on crucial Trustee, Marylhurst College; Commissioner, Education Commis- issues. • Set up a procedure whereby citizens can appeal to the State Sion of the States;Elder,Presbyterian Church. Superintendent for resolution of problems. Personal Data: Born April 6, 1934, McMinnville. Married'to • Involved thousands of Oregonians in the development of Donna Nichols of Ironside, Oregon (Malheur Co.). Daughters, education programs(i.e.,the Oregon Action Plan for Excel- Christine Duncan and Annette Kirk. lence). VERNE A.DUNCAN IS A LEADER WITH A VISION FOR VERNE DUNCAN KNOWS THERE IS MORE TO BE THE FUTURE. DONE Verne was one of our strongest supporters in the national move- "While our accomplishments have been impressive and the Action ment for excellence in education. He is a proven leader who has Plan for Excellence sets a course for the future, there are specific helped Oregon develop one of the finest school systems in the areas which still need our attention.Between now and 1991 we must nation." — Terrel Bell, former U.S. Secretary of Education to solve the continuing problems of school finance, including school Ronald Reagan. closure and property tax relief, school drop-outs, and the ever- "I am determined that before I leave office as State Superintendent increasing need to attract quality people into the teaching profes- we will have built a firm foundation for education in the 21st sion. With the continued support of Oregonians, I know we can Century." — Verne Duncan, State Superintendent of Public succeed." — Verne Duncan, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Instruction. Verne Duncan's 8-Point Plan led to the development and adoption VERNE DUNCAN HAS A VISION FOR THE FUTURE of the Oregon Action Plan for Excellence which: BASED ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PAST • Assures better math and science preparation for high school AND THE SUCCESSES OF THE PRESENT students. • Tests students statewide at the 3rd,5th,8th and 11th grades in the basic skills. • Recognizes outstanding achievement by developing state honors diplomas. • Explores the use of technology in the classroom. (This information furnished by The Committee to Re-elect Verne • Reduces the number of students who drop out of school. Duncan State Superintendent of Public Instruction.) 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CONTINUED Precincts & Polling Places COUNTYTES The following list of districts and precincts within those districts is provided to help you identify which U.S.Representative,State Senator and State Representative candidates will be on your ballot at the next election.Find your precinct number or name in the left column.It will identify your representative,senatorial and congressional district in the columns at the right.If you have any questions about which candidates you are eligible to vote for at the next election,please call your county clerk. ome of the polling places designated here as inaccessible to elderly or disabled electors may be accessible by election day.Check published lists of pol ing places in your local newspaper just prior to election day,or call your county clerk for specific information on your polling place.Hearing impai ed persons may call 388-6544 for assistance. i Precincts State State U.S. Precincts State State U.S. and Rep. Sen. Cong. and Rep. Sen. Cong. Polling Places Dist. Dist. Dist. Polling Places Dist. Dist. Dist. •Bend 1 54 27 2 Bend 26 54 27 2 Wagner's Mall Jewell Elem.School •Bend 2 55 28 2 *Bend 27 54 27 2 Bend Senior High School Kingston Elem.School Bend 3 55 28 2 Redmond 28 55 28 2 Jewell Elementary School Redmond Armory Bend 4 54 27 2 Redmond 29 55 28 2 Bend Armory John Tuck Elem.School Bend 5 54 27 2 *Sisters 30 54 27 2 Romaine Village Rec.Hall Sisters Fire Hall Bend 6 55 28 2 Redmond 31 55 28 2 Pilot Butte Jr.High School Redmond Sr.High School Bend 7 54 27 2 Bend 32 55 28 2 Kenwood Elem.School Gym Masonic Temple Bend 8 54 27 2 Bend 33 54 27 2 Kenwood Elem.School Gym Bear Creek Elem.School Bend 9 55 28 2 Bend 34 54 27 2 Juniper Elem.School New Hope Evangelical Church •Bend 10 55 28 2 Bend 35 54 27 2 Nazarene Church Kenwood Elem.School Gym Bend 11 54 27 2 Redmond 36 55 28 2 Kenwood Elem.School Gym Redmond Armory •Bend 12 55 28 2 Tumalo 37 54 27 2 Nazarene Church Tumalo Elem.School Tumalo 13 54 27 2 LaPine 38 54 27 2 Tumalo Elem.School LaPine Fin:Station#2 Cloverdale 14 55 28 2 LaPine 39 54 27 2 Cloverdale Fire Hall LaPine Fire Station#3 *Sisters 15 54 27 2 LaPine 40 54 27 2 Sisters Fire Hall Assembly of God Church Sunriver 16 54 27 2 Tumalo 41 55 28 2 Sunriver Great Hall Tumalo Elem.School Redmond 17 55 28 2 Bend 42 54 27 2 Evergreen Center Romaine Village Rec.Hall Terrebonne 18 55 28 2 Bend 43 54 27 2 Terrebonne Fire Hall Jewell Elem.School Redmond 19 55 28 2 Bend 44 55 28 2 Redmond Senior High School Bear Creek Elem.School •Bend 20 55 28 2 *Bend 45 55 28 2 Mountain View Mall Bend Senior High School Bend 21 55 28 2 Bend 46 55 28 2 First Missionary Baptist Church Pilot Butte Junior High School •Bend 22 54 27 2 Bend 47 54 27 2 Deschutes County Courthouse Bend Armory *-Bend 23 54 27 2 Redmond 48 55 28 2 Deschutes County Courthouse Community Presbyterian Church •LaPine 24 54 27 2 Bend 49 54 27 2 LaPine Fire Station#1 Kenwood Elem.School Gym •Bend 25 54 27 2 LaPine 50 54 27 2 Bend Senior High School Assembly of God Church *Handicapped Access ® Available 118 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet - Pollinq Pla ces COUNTYON Precincts & The following list of districts all be on your ballot at the next elect on Find your precinct umber or which ame in the eft column.i Sw7nand identify ur State Representative candidates questions about which candidates y to representative,senatorial and congre ssional district in the columns at the right.If you have any q county may vote for at the next election,please c published lists of polling places inoyour places ocal ewapaper just prior to election day,orlcan your for be accessible by Y specific information on your polling place.Hearing impaired persons may'ca11475 6613 for assistance. State .S.State State U.S. Precincts Rep. ong.Precincts Rep. Sen. Cong. and Dist. ist. and Dist. Diet. Diet. Polling Places Polling Places No.14—Warm Springs 55 28 2 •No.1—Haystack 55 28 2 NWarm Springs Community Center Culver High School No.16—Camp Sherman 55 28 2 •No.2—Crooked River 55 28 2 Fire District Hall Crooked River Ranch Club House *No.17—Culver 55 28 2 •No.5—Ashwood 55 28 2 Culver City Hall Ashwood School *No.18—Round Butte 55 28 2 No.6—Kutcher 55 28 2 Metolius School Gym 55 28 2 United Methodist Church 55 28 2 *No.19—W Madras •No.8—Lyle Gap Kollen Hall Buff Elementary School *No.20—Circle M. 55 28 2 •No.11—Metolius 55 28 2 Buff Elementary School Metolius City Hall No.21—Central 55 28 2 No.13—E.Madras 55 28 2 7th Day Adventist School 55 28 2 Courthouse No.22—Sunset Madras Elementary School *Handicapped Access Available 119 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet ai i'a Syri..jr. h- III a � �ii T @iIII r r Sz `yt t !c t2 r The First Woman to Vote in Oregon Abigail Scott Duniway,pictured here at the polls after casting theft rst ballot by an Oregon woman, is one of this state's most courageous figures. Teacher, writer, editor and poet, she led the fight for women's suffrage in the Northwest. Duniway lived in Oregon for most ofher life. From her home base in Portland, she wrote and lectured on the importance of women's right to vote. Moving to Idaho for several years, she successfully pushed for a change in Idaho law, and in 1896, Idaho women received the right to vote. Returning to Oregon, she saw the culmination of her work in an amendment to Oregon's constitution in 1912. The U.S. constitution did not guarantee women the right to vote until 1920. Photo courtesy Oregon Historical Society. Information from The Dictionary of Oregon History, Howard McKinley Corning, Editor. 120 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet ,_. ae,,tea'-•, ,,, ,r-'e-�,::. ,�M�.. � ^maces tea;>._ INSTRUCTIONS At the General Election of 1986, the voters of Deschutes will cast their votes on the equipment illustrated below. This page has been inserted into the Voters' Pamphlet as an aid to those of you who will be using this equipment for the first time. HOW TO VOTE A PUNCH CARD BALLOT SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU MAKE A M/STAKE,RETURN YOUR CARD AND GET ANOTHER rw STEP O INSERT THE THE BALLOT CARD ALL THE WAY INTO THE DEVICE. STEP _r r. »o INSERT t.DD 1��1 TMIf SID[YD BE SURE THE TWO SLOTS IN THE -- V STUB OF YOUR CARD FR DOWN OVER THE TWO PINS. TY �/N w11I��61 y J D G STEPO TAKE THE PUNCH ATTACHED TO THE DEVICE AND PUNCH THSIOUGH THE BALLOT CARD FOR CANDIDATES OF O YOUR CHOICE.HOLD PUNCH VERTI- CAL(STMIGHT UP).DO NOT USE PEN �` OR PENCIL O THE BLACK SPOT IN THE VOTING CIRCLE SHOWS YOU HAVE RECORDED YOUR VOTE, STEP AFTER VOTING,WITHDRAW THE BALLOT CARD AND FOLD THE LONG STUB OVER THE VOTED PORTION.THE PRINTED SURFACE OF THE CARD MUST BE ON THE INSIDE. WRITE-IN NAMUCTIONS TO VOTE FOR A PERSON NOT ON THE BALLOT,REMOVE THIS CARD FROM THE VOTING DEVICE AND PLACE ON A FLAT SURFACE,WRITE IN FULL OFFICE TRUE AND CANDIDATE NAME. uo NO.n Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 121 s .r 3i{ pY x -K i y �rx F�F y � F Oregon's Fishing Industry When this Indian fished for salmon at Celilo Falls near The Dalles, the fish were plentiful and the Indians of the Northwest had little fear for their food supply. With hydroelectric development on the Columbia River,poor logging practices, industrial pol- lution of the ocean, erratic weatherpatterns and increased competition among commercial, sport and Indian fishing interests, salmon and other fish can no longer be considered unlim- ited resources. Greater attention to these problems has improved the future of this precious resource. Accord- ing to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, some fish populations have begun to increase. Recent actions at the state and regional level promise that future resource decisions will take into account the potential impact on fish populations, in an ongoing effort to put fish back into Oregon's rivers and streams. Photo courtesy Oregon Historical Society. 122 Official 1986 General Voters' Pamphlet STATE BALLOT STATE MEASURES No. lb—Supersedes "Radioactive Waste" Definition; Changes Energy Facility Study Payment Procedure; QUES- No. 1—Deletes Constitutional Requirement That Secretary of State TION—Shall new legal definitions of"radioactive waste" supersede present definition; process for applicant paying Live in Salem; QUESTION—Shall the constitutional facility site study costs be changed?(Vote Yes or No) requirement that the Secretary of State live in Salem be No. 16—Phases Out-Nuclear Weapons Manufactured With Tax deleted?(Vote Yes or No) p Credits,Civil Penalty;QUESTION—Shall nuclear weapons No. 2—Constitutional Amendment Revising Legislative District manufacturers changing to consumer production receive tax Reapportionment Procedures After Federal Census;QUES- credits, nuclear weapons production subjected to civil TION—Shall legislative district reapportionment pro- penalty starting 1990?(Vote Yes or No) cedures after federal census be changed,legislator recall and residence provisions immediately after reapportionment be mod tut (Vote Yes or No) PARTISAN CANDIDATES No. 3—Constitutional Amendment Allows Charitable, Fraternal, Religious Organizations to Conduct Raffles; QUES- TION—Shall constitution allow charitable, fraternal and UNITED STATES SENATOR—(Vote for One)—Rick Bauman(D); religious organizations,including foundations,to hold raffles Bob Packwood(R) as well as bingo and lotto games?(Vote Yes or No) REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, SECOND DISTRICT— No. 4—Replaces Public Utility Commissioner With Three Member (Vote for One)—Robert F.(Bob)Smith(R);Larry Tuttle(D) Public Utility Commission;QUESTION—Shall three mem- GOVERNOR—(Vote for One)—Neil Goldschmidt(D);Norma Paulus ber Public Utility Commission be created to replace and take (R) on all duties of the Public Utility Commissioner?(Vote Yes or No) COMMISSIONER OF THE BUREAU OF LABOR AND No. 8—Legalizes Private Possession and Growing of Marijuana for One)—Dan Goodhall (R); Mary Roberts uana for (D) Personal Use; QUESTION—Shall law forbid permits, STATE REPRESENTATIVE FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT— licenses and criminal penalties for possessing or growing DISTRICT— marijuana for personal use?(Vote Yes or No) (Vote for One)—John A.Dotson(D);Bob Pickard(R) No. 6—Constitutional Amendment Prohibits State Funding Abor- STATE REPRESENTATIVE, FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT- tions. Exception: Prevent Mother's Death; QUES- (Vote for One)—Anzonetta(Anzie)Adams(D);Bill C.Bellamy(R) TION—Shall Oregon Constitution be amended to prohibit using state monies to fund abortions except to prevent death of the mother?(Vote Yes or No) NONPARTISAN CANDIDATES No. ?—Constitutional 5%Sales Tax Funds Schools,Reduces Prop- erty Tax;QUESTION—Shall 5%sales tax funding schools, reducing some property taxes, limiting property tax rates, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, DESCHUTES COUNTY—(Vote for providing renter's relief,be imposed?(Vote Yes or No) One)—Michael T.Dugan No. 8—Prohibits Mandatory Local Measured Telephone Service DISTRICT ATTORNEY, JEFFERSON COUNTY—(Vote for Except Mobile Phone Service; QUESTION—Shall Public One)—Michael C.Sullivan Utility Commissioner be prohibited from requiring local SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—(Vote for measured telephone service except for land, marine or air One)—Verne A.Duncan mobile service?(Vote Yes or No) No. 8—Amends Constitution. Limits Property Tax Rates and (This State Ballot is a complete listing of the measures and candidates Assessed Value Increases;QUESTION—Shall constitution for the General Election—November 4, 1986—that have been certified by the Secretary of State for the counties covered in this pamphlet. set maximum property tax rates (new or increased rates The candidates listed will not necessarily have a statement in the require voter approval), and limit assessed property value Voters'Pamphlet. Some do not choose to purchase space. Material is increases?(Vote Yes or No) also rejected for failure to meet the deadline. No. 10—Revises Many Criminal Laws Concerning Victims'Rights, On election day your ballot will include additional material from your Evidence, Sentencing, Parole; QUESTION—Shall crime county and local governments.) victims' rights and role in criminal justice process be expanded,and changes made in prosecution,evidence,sen- tencing,parole?(Vote Yes or No) No. 11—Homeowner's,Renter's Property Tax Relief Program;Sales Tax Limitation Measure;QUESTION—Shall constitution exempt part of owner's home value from property tax, require renter's relief, bar sales tax except by initiative? (Vote Yes or No) No. 12—State Income Tax Changes,Increased Revenue to Property Tax Relief;QUESTION—Shall low bracket personal,cor- porate income tax rates be reduced, higher bracket rates increased, increased revenue provide property rax relief? (Vote Yes or No) No. 13—Constitutional Amendment: Twenty Day Pre-Election Voter Registration Cutoff, QUESTION—Shall state con- stitution require a voter to be registered at least twenty days before an election in order to vote?(Vote Yes or No) No. 14—Prohibits Nuclear Power Plant Operation Until Permanent Waste Site Licensed;QUESTION—Shall all Oregon nuclear power plant operations be prohibited until the federal gov- ernment licenses a permanent radioactive waste disposal site?(Vote Yes or No) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 123 r f: R.. H r/ i / �Jy N. MR _.Nc�s... :; r <a�aa':µ > Jiu/�' .;...,•,. ate,. �-m ,. „. J/:),r�„/ <:: �.•„��n�•` ••..<..,. „;::;rid• Going to the Beach If baseball is the national pasttime, our state pasttime surely is going to the beach. This family braved the trip to the coast under more difficult circumstances than most of us endure today. But even when this vintage car was in vogue, Oregonians were assured that they could visit the best of beaches. In 1913, the legislature approved a bill advocated by Governor Oswald West that would main- tain public access to Oregon beaches. In 1967, this law was clarified to include "dry sand"as well as "wet sand"beaches. Today, while the public is guaranteed access to the entire beach, about half of the land along the Oregon coast is publicly owned. Oregon's far-sighted action was a first in the nation. Action to preserve public access won admiration of voters andgovernment leaders throughout the nation. Photo courtesy Oregon Historical Society. 124 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet INDEX CANDIDATES Page Adams,Anzonetta.(Anzie) ............................. 108 Bauman,Rick ........................................ 99 Bellamy,Bill C. ...................................... 108 Borlen,Robert E. 109 Bratton,Oscar ....................................... 112 Callison,Patrick L. ................................... 112 Dotson,John A. ..................................... 107 Dugan,Michael T. ................................... 114 Duncan,Verne A. .................................... 115 Goldschmidt,Neil .................................... 103 Goodhall,Dan ...............................6....... 105 Lorenz,Edward E. ................................... 110 Packwood,Bob ...................................... 100 Paulus,Norma ................. 104 Penhollow,Mary Sue .............I.................... ill Pickard,Bob ........................................ 107 Prante,Lois Bristow ............0..................0. 110 Roberts,Mary ....................................... 106 Shown,Gordon ...................................... 113 Smith,Robert F.(Bob) ............................... 101 Throop,Tom ........................................ log Tuttle,Larry ........................................ 102 (This index includes only those candidates who appear in the Voters' Pamphlet.See the State Ballot page for a complete listing of all state-certified candidates in your area.) Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 125 } 3 i 0. Wi :Y q Jt� Let 'er Buck A bucking contest on the Fourth ofJuly in 1909 led Pendleton residents to consider a yearly competition. The Northwestern Frontier Exhibition Association organized the Pendleton Round-Up, drawing 4500 spectators its first day. Pendleton's Round-Up blasted into the big time in 1912. Only the second event of its kind in the Western United States, the Round-Up continues'to be one of the Northwest's biggest events-a high point for rodeo fans throughout the nation and a boon to our important tourism industry. The classic photo above, taken by Major Moorhouse, courtesy of the Oregon Historical Society, shows cowpoke Jess Stahhl trying to stay on "Grave Digger"in 1916 Information from The Dictionary of Oregon History Howard McKinley Corning, Editor. 126 Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet ABSENT VOTER IN STATE ABSENT VOTER You may apply for an absentee ballot with your county The U.S. Department of Defense provides Standard Form 76 clerk if: that complies with these requirements.It is recommended that long 1. You are a registered voter,and term absent voters use this form—available at embassies and 2. You have reason to believe you will be unable,for any reason,to military installations—whenever possible. vote at the polling place on election day. Your long term absentee ballot application will be valid for all Your application must be in writing and must include: elections held in the calendar year for which it is received. Special absentee voting instructions and a ballot return envelope 1. Your signature.(This is imperative,for comparison purposes.) will accompany each absentee ballot. 2. Your residence address. Special Absentee Ballots: Any long term absent elector may 3. The address to which the ballot should be mailed, if different obtain a special absentee ballot for a primary or general election if from your residence. the elector believes that: YOUR VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOT MUST BE RECEIVED 1. The elector will be residing, stationed or working outside the IN THE OFFICE OF YOUR COUNTY CLERK NOT LATER territorial limits of the United States and the District of Colum- bia;8 P.M.THE DAY OF THE ELECTION. 2. The and e elector will not be able to receive,vote and return a regular If an elector is physically handicapped,the application is valid absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the period pro- for every election held during the calendar year for which the vided for absentee voting. application is received. A long term absent elector may make application for such a While you may apply for and receive an absentee ballot up to 8 ballot as early as the 90th day before the primary or general election. p.m.on election day,if your application is received by the county If you feel you may need a special absentee ballot,you should clerk after the 5th day before the election,the county clerk is not contact your county election officer for details. required to mail your ballot.If your ballot is not mailed,you must REMEMBER, YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT MUST BE obtain it in person from the county clerk.Therefore,if you apply for RECEIVED BY YOUR COUNTY CLERK NO LATER THAN 8 an absentee ballot by mail,you must allow enough time to receive P.M.THE DAY OF THE ELECTION. 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 p.m.on the day of the election,or it will not be counted. i ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION LONG TERM ABSENT VOTER i PRECINCT NAME/NUMBER You may apply for long term absent voter status with your county clerk or the Secretary of State if: I TODAY'S DATE ELECTION DATE 1. You are a resident of this state absent from your place of residence,or 2. You are serving in the Armed Forces or Merchant Marine of the i PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY United States,or 3. You are temporarily living outside the territorial limits of the U.S.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 previously a resident of this state who intends to reside in this state, is ( CITY COUNTY ZIP considered a resident for voting purposes and may vote in the same manner as a long term absent voter. X Your application must be in writing and must include: I SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(HANDWRITTEN) 1. Your name and current mailing address. 2. A statement that you are a citizen of the U.S. IF YOU ARE IN THE HANDICAPPED OR SPECIAL VISUAL 1 3. A statement that you will be 18 or older on the day of the election. I CATEGORY,CHECK HERE FOR FULL YEAR VALIDITY. 4. A statement that your home residence has been in this state for I ADDRESS TO WHICH ABSENTEE BALLOT SHOULD BE SENT IF , more than 20 days preceding the election,and giving the address i DIFFERENT FROM RESIDENCE ADDRESS: of your last home residence. 5. A statement of the facts that qualify you as a long term absent i STREET ADDRESS voter. 6. A statement that you are not requesting a ballot from any other state and are not voting in any other manner than by absentee CITY ballot. 7. A designation of your political affiliation if you wish to vote in a primary election. I STATE ZIP MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH YOU MAINTAIN YOUR HOME RESIDENCE ----------------------� Official 1986 General Voters'Pamphlet 127 .. .,� T Y C o a ; °w {{ x i vo)zte! I m, let Ift dell ersou STATE OF OREGON GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1986 SECRETARY OF STATE BULK RATE Barbara Roberts State Capitol Building U.S. Postage Salem, Oregon 97310 PAID Portland, OR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER LOCAL RECYCLE this material and SAVE tax dollars. Leave your pamphlet at your polling place on election day.