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2003-01-28 - Voters Pamphlet - State
' pF O 'Q F ' voter pamphlet 1859 ............... ............ s 8.£'�E �r z 'xk a } ) .a ,� '��.6. �`grs•SS yN!Ayfrr",�����lY Y 4'a��5� � .,fir r� ��&•`�r'� �"32'3�'"'ys '� al u-f 3 � x�: ? as k -% 1 t 'r x' s• '% # b.`v"3. 4@ d R� 3., n CJ."'xi 4 } „w i 'a t; r xa ,r v 3y �& s r zr'�'` 13 ✓ .� x'k3 � ds� '�s' s 3 �f�� Yzkf� % .......... 4 ,ate d �t.k ,.i� zz j .aN`•' •+�,. ;�� � P� k'� t f 3 ate• �" .I' .� , s .,. Y .................... .. A 5 9-0 co OREGON VOTE-BY-MAIL SPECIAL ELECTION, JANUARY 28, 2003 /I.J/ I . Bill Bradbury Oregon Secretary of State This Voters' Pamphlet is provided for assistance in casting your vote-by-mail ballot. BILL B R A D B U R Y STATE OF OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE SECRETARY OF STATE PADDY J.McGU1RE 136 STATE:CAPITOL DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE SALEM,OREGON 97310-0722 ••; g9 (503)986-1523 Dear Oregonian— The advent of the New Year is a time for reflection and anticipation, for evaluation of the past and planning for the future. It is fitting that we are holding a statewide election in the dawn of 2003;the votes Oregonians cast in the next few weeks will determine the course our state will take in the coming year. I hope all of you will join me in making it your New Year's resolution to vote.The ballot for the January 28 election may look shorter than the ballots you have received in past elections—but that doesn't mean it's any less important. Every election influences the future of our State, and every vote counts. Because this Voters' Pamphlet is sent to every residence in Oregon (not just to every registered voter), some of you reading this may not yet be registered to vote.January 7 is the deadline to register in order to vote in the January election.There are only a few days left, but you still have time.What's more, it's easy to register to vote—so don't put it off! Do it today! A new federal law has requirements for persons who register to vote through the mail.These persons must either provide a copy of identification (current and valid picture identification card such as a driver's license, or a copy of a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, or government document that shows your current name and address) when they register or when the voter votes in a federal election.This identification is not required if you have moved within the same county and are merely updating your previous registration. A new voter registration card containing information mandated by the federal law is now available for those who are re-registering or registering to vote for the first time.This new card may be found online at www.oregonvotes.org or obtained using the request form found on page 33 of this pamphlet. For those of you who are already registered to vote, I urge you to send in your ballot so that it is received by January 28. Remember:the ballot you cast in this New Year will affect all of our lives and the future of our state. Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year, Bill Bradbury Oregon Secretary of State P.S.You may wonder why we send the voters' pamphlet to people who are not registered to vote.The answer is that it is actually less expensive to send a pamphlet to every Oregon residence than it is to send a pamphlet only to registered voters.The U.S. Postal Service charges less per piece when we mail to every household so that the postage savings exceed the extra printing costs. In addition, giving non-registered Oregonians information about what is on the ballot may motivate them to become registered and to vote. On the cover: The white mantle of snow on trees on Oregon's State Capitol grounds blends with the white marble of the building itself to present a scene of serenity in early morning. This unusual winter scene shows the east end of the Capitol with the dome and pioneer statue of goldleaf atop the building. Vintage photo (#5888) courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation. Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Information GENERAL WEBSITE Your official 2003 January Special Election Voters' Pamphlet Most of the information contained in this Voters'Pamphlet is also provides you with information about Measure 28, a statewide available in the Online Voters'Guide on the World Wide Web at measure referred by the legislature. Additionally, you can find http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/jan282003/jan282003.htm information about vote-by-mail and voter registration, as well as contact information for county elections officials across the state. For Measure 28,you will find the ballot title, estimate of financial ESPANOL impact, the complete text of the proposed measure, an impartial statement explaining the measure and any arguments filed by proponents and opponents of the measure. The ballot title, Una version en espanol de algunas partes de la Guia del Elector estimate of financial impact and explanatory statement for the esta a su disposicion en el portal del Internet cuya direccidn referral was written by the legislature. aparece arriba.Conscientes de que este material en linea podria Citizens or organizations may file arguments in favor of, or in no Ilegar adecuadamente a todos los electores que necesitan opposition to, measures by purchasing space for $500 or by este servicio, se invita a toda persona a imprimir la version en submitting a petition signed by 1,000 voters.Arguments in favor of Ifnea y circularla a aquellos electores que no tengan acceso a a measure appear first,followed by arguments in opposition to the una computadora. measure,and are printed in the order in which they are filed with the Secretary of State's office. Because Measure 28 was referred to Oregon voters by the Legislature, you will find a "Legislative Argument in Support" for the measure.Oregon law allows the Legislature to submit,at no cost, an argument in support of each measure it refers to the people. The Voters' Pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of State since 1903,when Oregon became one of the first states to provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication.One copy of the Voters'Pamphlet is mailed to every household in the. state. Additional copies are available at the State Capitol, local post offices,courthouses and all county election offices. ATTENTION: The State of Oregon prints measure arguments as submitted by the author. The state does not correct punctuation, grammar, syntax errors or inaccurate information. The only changes made are attempts to correct spelling errors if the word as originally submitted is not in the dictionary. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Measure 28 Ballot Title.................................................................. 4 County Elections Offices............................................... 34 Text of Measure......................................................... 4 Disabled Voter Information............................................. 33 Explanatory Statement.............................................. 5 Vote-by-Mail Information................................................ 33 Legislative Argument in Support............................... 6 Voter Registration Information....................................... 33 Arguments in Favor................................................... 6 Arguments in Opposition........................................... 28 YOUR VOTED BALLOT MUST BE RETURNED (POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT)TO YOUR COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE BY ELECTION DAY,TUESDAY,JANUARY 28,2003. County Elections'Offices are open on election day from 7 a.m.to 8 p.m. 3 Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet–Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 House Bill 4079—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon by the TEXT OF MEASURE Legislative Assembly of the 2002 Fifth Special Session to be voted on at the Special Election,January 28,2003. t AN ACT Relating to taxation; creating new provisions; amending ORS BALLOT TITLE 316.037 and 317.061; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority;and providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection. CEMPL�) AIi.Y aA1GREASESltOME7AXfl/li "f3 Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: 28 SECTION 1.ORS 316.037 is amended to read: ,� V0T0 „V r � tom„ 316.037.(1)(a)A tax is imposed for each taxable year on the three y entire taxable income of every resident of this state.The amount ,for of the tax shall be determined in accordance with the following ANVU,O1= table: xx tdt8ff SAMA,ill. M;646At l n If taxable income is: The tax is: .; .! Not over$2,000 5%of e of 111 ' taxable the � ', f1 t . errrt 3b `t� frog income jgint rBtEatns nsure iirreases,ht rafe;yef tax tut tgtabJz: Over$2,000 but not ini nme,of rrttt)e than'$12, 1t!frgm'S p stCent to�a.p nt , over$5,000 $100 plus 7% ltl6 rite Ott of the excess tow,IE� 41"01, over$2,000 it1tElead r8lesb jnf + n Over$5,000 $310 plus(9%]9.5% ' 2£#t3tf yew frlealitr reetpree of the excess eiIrtg ttuC re}es fQt over$5,000 >rf81 I''M f f� �kC1 'ftt Ufa ri ysere � � - (b) For tax years beginning in each calendar year, the ttheftl0tiihtf©r� 1 ) °.. Department of Revenue shall adopt a table which shall apply in lieu of the table contained in paragraph(a)of this subsection,as ; 1S frtNflon follows: gfl04 )� (A)The minimum and maximum dollar amounts for each rate bracket for which a tax is imposed shall be increased by the cost- � WOff of-living adjustment for the calendar year. # "it' #h 01 � l�P� (B)The rate applicable to any rate bracket as adjusted under 1ncrtEtie tam �f�ey subparagraph(A)of this paragraph shall not be changed. f`d%5tetf fff4t ]rt�e f (C)The amounts setting forth the tax,to the extent necessary fcft�ftt � t3 �fett ' to reflect the adjustments in the rate brackets,shall be adjusted. a� (c) For purposes of paragraph(b)of this subsection,the cost- of-living adjustment for any calendar year is the percentage (if any)by which the monthly averaged U.S.City Average Consumer Price Index for the 12r consecutive months exceeds the monthly averaged index fo ding August 31 of the prior calendar year e y a age r 4 r the second quarter of the calendar ear 1992. TF (d) As used in this subsection, U.S.City Average Consumer Price Index"means the U.S.City Average Consumer Price Index woo,t# t�`` �T,t tt3$7S,t� f4f3 for All Urban Consumers(All Items)as published by the Bureau 7rfJOt tee1tij� of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. (e) If any increase determined under paragraph (b) of this Yer; , x subsection is not a multiple of [$501 $25, the increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of[$50]$25. rett3rtt& 114 (2)A tax is imposed for each taxable year upon the entire tax- able income of every part year resident of this state.The amount dtCStitlr�`iir etp#B tip, " of the tax shall be computed under subsection(1)of this section as if the part-year resident were a full-year resident and shall be multiplied by the ratio provided under ORS 316.117 to determine the tax on income derived from sources within this state. (3) A tax is imposed for each taxable year on the taxable income of every full-year nonresident that is derived from sources within this state. The amount of the tax shall be determined in accordance with the table set forth in subsection (1) of this section. SECTION 2.The amendments to ORS 316.037 by section 1 of this 2002 fifth special session Act apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1,2002. SECTION 3. ORS 316.037, as amended by section 1 of this 2002 fifth special session Act,is amended to read: 316.037. (1)(a) A tax is imposed for each taxable year on the entire taxable income of every resident of this state.The amount 4 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 of the tax shall be determined in accordance with the following session Act. table: (2)Notwithstanding ORS 316.557 to 316.589,for tax years beginning on or after January 1,2002,and before January 1, 2003,interest resulting from the underpayment of estimated If taxable income is: The tax is: tax may not be imposed if the sum of estimated taxes paid by Not over$2,000 5%of the taxpayer would not have constituted an underpayment of taxable estimated tax prior to the amendments to ORS 316.037 by income section 1 of this 2002 fifth special session Act. Over$2,000 but not (3)Notwithstanding ORS 314.505 to 314.525,for tax years over$5,000 $100 plus 7% beginning on or after January 1,2002,and before January 1, of the excess 2003,interest resulting from the underpayment of estimated over$2,000 tax may not be imposed if the sum of estimated taxes paid by a corporation would not have constituted an underpayment Over$5,000 $310 plus[9.5 01o]9% of estimated tax prior to the amendments to ORS 317.061 by of the excess section 5 of this 2002 fifth special session Act. over$5,000 SECTION 10.This 2002 fifth special session Act shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at a (b) For tax years beginning in each calendar year, the special election held throughout this state on January 28, Department of Revenue shall adopt a table which shall apply in 2003. lieu of the table contained in paragraph(a)of this subsection,as NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and follows: (A)The minimum and maximum dollar amounts for each rate italic]type indicates deletions or comments. bracket for which a tax is imposed shall be increased by the cost- of-living adjustment for the calendar year. (B)The rate applicable to any rate bracket as adjusted under EXPLANATORY STATEMENT subparagraph(A)of this paragraph shall not be changed. (C)The amounts setting forth the tax,to the extent necessary to reflect the adjustments in the rate brackets,shall be adjusted. This measure increases both personal and corporate income (c) For purposes of paragraph(b)of this subsection,the cost- tax rates for three years. of-living adjustment for any calendar year is the percentage (if Personal income taxes are paid primarily by individuals. any)by which the monthly averaged U.S.City Average Consumer Individuals may file single tax returns or choose, if married, Price Index for the 12 consecutive months ending August 31 of y g may the prior calendar year exceeds the monthly averaged index for to file joint tax returns. For personal income taxpayers filing the second quarter of the calendar year 1992. single returns, this measure increases the rate of tax imposed (d) As used in this subsection, "U.S.City Average Consumer on taxable income over $6,450 from 9 percent to 9.5 percent. Price Index"means the U.S.City Average Consumer Price Index Taxpayers filing single returns with taxable income of$6,450 or for All Urban Consumers(All Items) as published by the Bureau less would not pay any increased taxes under this measure. For of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. personal income taxpayers filing joint returns, this measure (e)If any increase determined under paragraph(b)of this sub- increases the rate of tax imposed on taxable income over$12,900 section is not a multiple of$25,the increase shall be rounded to from 9 percent to 9.5 percent.Taxpayers filing joint returns with the next lowest multiple of$25. taxable income of$12,900 or less would not pay any increased (2)A tax is imposed for each taxable year upon the entire tax- taxes under this measure.The actual income brackets to which able income of every part-year resident of this state.The amount the tax rates apply are higher than the brackets set forth in statute of the tax shall be computed under subsection(1)of this section because existing law adjusts the tax rate income brackets annu- as if the part-year resident were a full-year resident and shall be ally for changes in the Consumer Price Index. multiplied by the ratio provided under ORS 316.117 to determine For corporations, this measure increases the rate of tax the tax on income derived from sources within this state. imposed on taxable income from 6.6 percent to 6.93 percent. (3) A tax is imposed for each taxable year on the taxable income of every full-year nonresident that is derived from sources The increases apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, within this state. The amount of the tax shall be determined 2002,and before January 1,2005.For tax years beginning on or in accordance with the table set forth in subsection (1) of this after January 1, 2005,the measure restores existing income tax section. rates. SECTION 4.The amendments to ORS 316.037 by section 3 (This impartial statement explaining the ballot measure was provided by of this 2002 fifth special session Act apply to tax years begin- the legislature of the 2002 Fifth Special Session.) ning on or after January 1,2005. SECTION 5.ORS 317.061 is amended to read: 317.061.The rate of the tax imposed by and computed under this chapter is[six and six-tenths]6.93 percent. SECTION 6.The amendments to ORS 317.061 by section 5 of this 2002 fifth special session Act apply to tax years begin- ning on or after January 1,2002. SECTION 7. ORS 317.061, as amended by section 5 of this 2002 fifth special session Act,is amended to read: 317.061.The rate of the tax imposed by and computed under this chapter is[6.93]six and six-tenths percent. SECTION 8.The amendments to ORS 317.061 by section 7 of this 2002 fifth special session Act apply to tax years begin- ning on or after January 1,2005. SECTION 9. (1)Notwithstanding ORS 316.162 to 316.212, the Department of Revenue may not adjust withholding tables for tax years beginning on or after January 1,2002, and before January 1,2003,to take Into account the amend- ments to ORS 316.037 by section 1 of this 2002 fifth special 5 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Protects Education,Health Care/Human Services BM28 will support jobs and our most vulnerable citizens. and Public Safety It's an economic stimulus plant As legislators and stewards of the public trust, we have been The State is the 'long term care insurance' for thousands of presented with many challenges over the last year. Like many Oregon families. Because care can outstrip a family's financial Oregonians, we ourselves have had to cut back and work to and physical resources, many families rely on the state to pay do more, with less. Measure 28, combined with the budget caregivers to assist grandparents,spouses,parents and children. reductions the legislature has already made,would prevent Programs for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities have wholesale cuts to our schools,health care,state prisons and been reduced through four Special Sessions. Additional reduc- police tions will occur without BM28. Measure 28 is Temporary An estimated 3,500 Washington County residents will lose their long-term care coverage. If their family member loses coverage, Measure 28 is temporary,this increase will last three,years the family will have to pay d average$hems per month for the and in 2005,income tax rates will return to 2001 levels.The last time income taxes Wert'increased was in 1982. care or quit working to provide the care themselves. What Oregonians Would Pay The typical Oregonian will pay less than$6 a month. Gross Annual Income Average Annual Tax Increase Washington County's economy is estimated to lose nearly After Federal Deduction $5 million in state long-term care revenue.Our county's economic vitality will be adversely impacted as Assisted Living Facilities $10,000-20,000 $ 16.61 are paid on average 38%less($425)per month for each resident $20,000-30,000 $ 48.77 and as nursing homes lose $3.26 a day per patient.The State $30,000-40,000 $ 80.25 pays wages to county residents who provide care.We estimate $40,000-50,000 $ 107.07 about 250 jobs will be lost in our county alone. $50,000-60,000 $ 147.71 Lost state revenue means lost jobs. $75,000-100,000 $ 211.67 The wealthiest Oregonians reaped the lion's share of the eco- $100,000-200,000 $ 385.08 nomic expansion of the 1990s, while middle-income families Measure 28 would cost the average Oregonian only$9.50 a (earning between$28,000 and$43,000)saw limited gains.But it month,just $114 per year. This request for a modest income only means a$29 per year increase for these families. tax increase was not our first choice.Last year we cut over$600 The typical Oregonian over age 65 will not have an increase in million from state funded services. These reductions impacted their taxes. Elderly taxpayers earning$100,000 or more will pay services for children and the elderly. The proposed increase an additional$720 per year,those earning$50,000 to$100,000 would help to preserve vital state services such as educa- an additional$103 per year. tion,prisons,state police and senior and disabled services. Measure 28 has Bi-Partisan�upuort BM28 assures that those who can pay will help preserve Oregon's vital services. The vote to refer this measure was passed with the support Mary Lou Ritter,Coordinator of legislators from both parties and the Governor. Washington County Advocates Worried about Seniors,Veterans, Long-Term Solutions People with Disabilities&their Families The Legislature and the Governor are committed to working (This information furnished by Mary Lou Ritter, Washington County together to continue to find more cost-effective ways to provide Advocates Worried about Seniors, Veterans, People with Disabilities and public services, address needed efficiencies (i.e., PERS reform, their Families.) health care reform, government reform) and address long-term tax reform and budget stability. The Choice The choice facing the Legislature and facing Oregonians is either: to raise taxes temporarily,further reduce services to Oregonians, tap into limited reserves,or borrow from the future. Committee Members: Appointed By: Senator Verne Duncan President of the Senate Representative Richard Devlin Speaker of the House Representative Bruce Starr Speaker of the House (This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the legislative argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) [The nting of this argument does not constitute an endorse- y the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the cy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 6 CONTINUED� Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Democratic Party of Multnomah County supports YES. Oregon's Public Schools Need Your Support 60 percent of the Oregon legislature, 30 Democrats and 24 Vote YES on Measure 28 Republicans,voted to refer this measure to you. We are veteran classroom teachers. We believe that Oregon's Summarized here from an article in the November 1, 2002 children are our state's greatest resource. Teachers, faculty Oregonian,passage of this measure would restore funding for; members and education support professionals across the state Education are working hard to provide a high-quality education for Oregon's students.But, the fact is, Oregon schools are suffering because • State School Fund:$95 million.We need teachers,not lay offs, of deep budget cuts. shortened school years and increased class sizes. • Early intervention programs for pre-schoolers with disabilities: As teachers, we work hard every day to ensure that your tax $3.1 million. dollars are wisely invested. But a dozen years of cuts to public • Community College funding:$14 million. education have pared school budgets down to bare bones. • University system funding:$26.9 million. You've heard about the cuts.We see the losses every day in our classrooms.Our students share books.Important programs have Public Safety been eliminated.The options available to our young people have • State Prisons:$21.6 million,to prevent early release of 4,346 narrowed to only the most basic.Oregon's class sizes now rank inmates. fourth highest in the U.S. Some of our school districts are now • Prison grants to counties:$7 million. scheduling the shortest school years in the nation. Is this really • 250 Youth Authority beds,four facilities:$4.7 million. what Oregonians want for public education in our state? • 322 Oregon State Police positions:$3 million. • Maintain court operations at current levels:$8 million As educators who are working with the devastation of public education budget cuts every day, we ask you to Vote YES on Social Services Measure 28. It isn't the final solution for adequate and stable • Maintain affordable employment related child care:$1.5 million • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants:$544,000. funding for public education, but does halt the backward slide • Services for 5,512 people with developmental disabilities: until a long-term school funding solution is found.Measure is a necessary, short-term remedy to avoid more devastating $11.8 million. cuts that directly impact children and public education. • Oregon Project Independence (helps low income senior citizens stay in their homes):$1.5 million. Support Your Public Schools • General assistance to 2700 low income people with disabilities: Please Vote YES on Measure 28. $3.3 million. Ruth Greiner,teacher,Coos Bay Health Care Merrill Hilde,teacher, Pendleton • 20 school based health clinics:$512,000. Eric Nelson,teacher, Klamath Falls • Community mental health services for 10,500 adults not eligible Julie Wenzl,teacher, Eugene for Medicaid:$3.2 million. Violet Wilson,teacher,Salem • 122 adult mental health residential treatment beds:$667,000. • Mental health, chemical dependency and dental benefits for (This information furnished by Ruth Greiner,Merrill Hilde,Eric Nelson,Julie 118,000 people on the Oregon Health Plan:$7.2 million. wenzl and violet Wilson.) • 115 alcohol and drug treatment residential beds:$1.1 million. • Coverage for treatable cancer,mental health illness and broken bones for 438,000 health plan clients:$8.7 million. • Longterm medical care for more than 11,000 senior citizens: $20.6 million. These current services WILL BE CUT if this measure does not pass.The cost to the average taxpayer of preventing this devastation to what makes Oregon work, is less than $12 per month.Good citizenship requires a YES vote. DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF MULTNOMAH COUNTY www.multdems.org 503-248-0826 (This information furnished by Jim Robison, Chair, Democratic Party of Multnomah County.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. • or truth of any statement made in the argument. 7 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR "The strongest organization of parents who fight for schools- The Oregon Center for Public Policy the Coalition for School Funding Now:" The Oregonian,May 17,2002 Supports Measure 28 The Coalition for School Funding Now It's affordable and fair. urges you Measure 28 will cost the typical taxpayer less than $6 a to join us in voting month. YES on Measure 28 While the"average"taxpayer will pay$114 in additional taxes in We are a statewide,non-partisan, grassroots organization that 2002($9.50 a month),the typical or median taxpayer will pay$69 has been working for long-term,adequate and stable funding for (less than$6 a month)on average over the three years that the schools since 1996. During that time we have marched on the temporary tax increase is in effect.One-half of taxpayers will pay Capitol steps, lobbied lawmakers, and maintained a constant more than the median and one-half will pay less than the median. presence in Salem,fighting for Oregon students. The "average" is skewed by the taxes paid by "super rich" Oregonians with incomes averaging nearly$800,000 a year. We were disappointed when the legislature cut an extra $313 Measure 28 will cost most taxpayers less than$3 a month. million from the budget during the last special session.We know For a majority of Oregon taxpayers–the low-to middle-income first-hand what the $95 million in cuts targeted toward K-12 Oregonians–the tax increase will average$34 per year,or less education will mean.Due to current funding shortfalls the largest than $3 a month. This amounts to just 0.15 percent of their school district in Oregon now has the shortest school year in the income. For each $1,000 these taxpayers earn, the tax will nation. If Measure 28 fails that district and many others across amount to$1.50.About 390,000 taxpayers will see no increase in Oregon may be forced to shorten the school year even more,lay taxes. off teachers or cut core educational programs. The negative impact to children,families,communities,and businesses around The federal government picks up about one-fifth of the cost the state will be profound. of Measure 28. That is why we strongly support Measure 28. State income taxes are fully deductible for those who itemize when calculating federal income taxes.About one-fifth of the over- This temporary increase of only $9.50 per month for the all cost of the state tax increase to Oregonians will be offset by average Oregonian, will repeal the scheduled cuts and lower federal income taxes.About one-third of the increased state protect our schools. It is a reasonable price to pay for our taxes for the wealthiest one-percent of Oregonians ($1,100 of children. $3,200)will be offset by reduced federal taxes. These are hard economic times.Across the state,Oregonians are Measure 28 is based on ability to pay. watching their budgets and cutting unnecessary spending. And Increasing only the top rate,the tax increase is based on ability to like all of us, the state has tightened its belt. But the recent cuts pay.Higher income households will pay a higher percent of their go too far and can be prevented with Measure 28. income in increased taxes.Two-thirds of the tax increase comes This three-year measure will help us get through the next few from the wealthiest 20 percent, who benefited the most from the years while our economy turns around. 1990s economic boom and who received most of the 1990s tax cuts. We urge you to vote YES on Measure 28. The OCPP urges a"YES"vote on Measure 28. We also strongly urge the state legislature to develop and (This information furnished by Charles Sheketoff, Executive Director, pass a solution that provides a stable and adequate source of funding for schools for the long-term. Oregon Center for Public Policy.) (This information furnished by Chris Coughlin,Coalition for School Funding Now) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251255.) (This space purdased for$.i' I0 in accOMWW with ORS 251.756.) 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. 8 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure 28 The League of Women Voters of Oregon supports passage of Is a good deal Measure 28.We urge all voters to participate in the election and to vote"yes.' For Oregon's seniors $310 million in cuts to public education,human services,and Elders in Action public safety will take effect February 1st unless Measure 28 passes. Recommends a YES vote on Measure 28 • These cuts are immediate and automatic. Elders in Action has fought for the rights of Oregon's seniors for • Legislation passed by the 2001 Fifth Special Session more than 30 years.We know first-hand the importance of state mandates these cuts. services like Oregon Project Independence, which helps frail Temporarily increasing the income tax is a better choice for seniors remain in their own homes by.providing help with Oregon's future than wholesale cuts to schools,health care, essential activities such as eating,bathing and toileting. state prisons,police and firefighters. But the recent budget crisis has put these services at risk.The • The approximately 25% of Oregon tax payers with the state legislature has ordered a $310 cut million to senior and lowest income will not pay more taxes under Measure 28. disabled programs,state police,prisons,and education. However, without Measure 28 they may lose access to human services upon which many currently depend. This is not cutting government fat; these cuts are into the • All Oregonians may be impacted by loss of services if muscle-into the heart. Measure 28 fails. From eliminating programs like Project Independence to forcing people in nursing homes out onto the streets,the state is planning Oregonians successfully used a temporary income tax sur- to cut services to thousands of older Oregonians, who have no charge to provide essential services during the recession of other place to turn. the early 1980s. Passage of a temporary income tax surcharge will avoid further damage to our schools,to essential services for Additionally, reduced police and prison budgets mean about 100 people of all ages,and to the protections and preventions in the fewer state police and thousands of criminals turned out into your public safety system.This election is a critical call to action to communities.Oregon's schools will lose another$95 million from preserve Oregon's quality of life. budgets that are already cut to the limit. Vote YES for Measure 28. These cuts have already been made and will be implemented this month unless we step up and do something. The League of Women Voters of Oregon For more information:www.lwvor.org Measure 28 is the answer. It restores these services and is an excellent value for seniors.In fact,if you are 65 years or older,you (This information furnished by Beth Burczak,League of Women voters of will probably not see an increase at all. Oregon.) It worked before, it will work again. We remember 1982, when Oregon was buckling under a recession;the legislature passed a similar temporary income surcharge that gave lawmakers time to come up with a long-term solution.It's a proven,effective strategy -a better plan than borrowing from the future. That's why Elders in Action strongly endorses Measure 28 Charles Kurtz Chair, Elders in Action Commission (This information furnished by Charles Kurtz, Chair, Elders in Action Commission.) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 M 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. 9 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure Flo. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR A SPECIAL MESSAGE Oregon Head Start FROM and GOVERNORS ATIYEH AND KITZHABER Community College Oregonians have had to make hard decisions about how to students Ore g Need your help survive the downturn in our economy. Many have been directly affected: losing jobs, retirement savings and opportunities for Please vote YES on Measure 28 themselves and their families. We work in Oregon's Head Start program and community college State government has made the same kind of tough decisions.A system, helping to educate Oregon's youngest - and oldest - $2 billion budget shortfall has meant real reductions in services students. that affect real people. Our Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood While Measure 28 will restore some services it is not a final education, health, nutrition, mental health, parent involvement solution to our problems.It is a temporary income tax increase to and social service programs to low-income children and their avoid more damage to vital programs.The increase is temporary families. Research has shown that children exposed to early because we need time to find new and permanent solutions. childhood education have higher reading scores,are less likely to be held back a grade or to be put into expensive special educa- On average, Measure 28 will cost Oregonians$9.50 per month, tion classes, and are more likely to graduate from high school. Sixty percent of taxpayers will pay less than that.We know even Head Start is a wise investment, providing thousands of a small increase is a sacrifice for some, but this a small price to Oregon children a brighter future. pay to avoid deeper cuts to schools, public safety, programs for seniors and the disabled,and health care. Our community colleges provide education and training programs to a wide variety of students.Whether it is a degree program in The cuts will be hard felt throughout Oregon; especially in rural communities where every job lost has a real consequence on the one many important fields such nursing or public safety,job local economy. They will hurt school-age children who need training for unemployed workers,or a a training partnership with our special assistance or hope to afford a college education. local business community, our communities rely on us for the education services they need to reach for their dreams. The Over twenty years ago, under Governor Atiyeh, Oregonians recession has made our programs even more Important as pulled together to help maintain important state services during a workers who have lost their jobs seek training programs that recession. Measure 28 offers us the opportunity to pull together will put them back to.work,and local businesses look for a once again. trained workforce to keep them competitive. A"yes"vote on Measure 28 will help a lot of people in Oregon. Measure 28 is a means to stop the dangerous erosion of quality Some are your neighbors.Others you may never know.So before in, and access to our education system.This small, temporary you make up your mind, take some time to understand the increase will provide our schools the funding they need to consequences of this decision, give it some thought, and we continue providing the education our students are relying on this hope you will join us supporting Measure 28 year, and give us the time to decide how to fix our problems John A.Kitzhaber Victor Atiyeh permanently. Governor of Oregon Governor of Oregon Please support your community's schools by voting YES on 1995 to 2003 1979 to 1987 Measure 28. (This information furnished by Governor John A.Kitzhaber;Victor Atiyeh, Jodi Cashman,VP,Central Oregon Community College Chapter, former governor of Oregon.) OSEA Blake Gledhill, President, Lane County Head Start Chapter, OSEA (This information furnished by Blake Gledhill,President,Lane County Head Start Chapter, OSEA; Jodi Cashman, Vice President, Central Oregon Community College Chapter,OSEA.) I (This space purchased for$500 In accordance.with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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 argi ment. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 10 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Children and Public Education Need Your Vote Measure 28 Helps Oregon's Community Colleges Prevent Immediate Cuts To Schools Vote YES on Measure 28 The Oregon Education Association It's no secret that Oregon's economy has suffered in recent Urges You to Vote YES on Measure 28 months.Oregon's community colleges are working hard to retrain workers whose jobs have been lost in the face of our recession. Temporarily increasing the state income tax is a better choice And,Oregon's 17 community colleges are doing it with drastically than wholesale cuts to schools, health care, state prisons, and scaled back budgets due to a $17.9 million reduction in state law enforcement. Under Measure 28, the majority of Oregon revenues. taxpayers would pay only$34 a year to stop $313 million-worth of cuts that would otherwise result from Oregon's budget short- If voters reject Measure 28,another$19.1 million will be slashed fall. Oregon's public schools (from kindergarten level to from Oregon's community colleges. This isn't guesswork. The community college)stand to lose more than $125 million if Oregon Legislature has already passed the bill that directs these Measure 28 fails What does that mean to public education in cuts to be made immediately. Measure 28 stops the additional Oregon? cuts to our community colleges and buys time to find a long-term • Larger class sizes(Oregon's class sizes rank 4th highest in budget solution. the country), Measure 28 is worth the investment in Oregon's future. It will • Fewer teachers provide necessary, temporary funding while it buys time for the • Shorter school year (already some of the shortest in the economy to grow.Measure 28 will provide the needed resources nation), to help community colleges retrain Oregonians who lost their jobs • More program cuts in the recession. • Higher community college tuition,and Oregon's community colleges are in desperate need of funding to • Lost opportunities for thousands of Oregon students. meet the needs of our students.Under Measure 28,the majority Vote YES on Ballot Measure 28 and cancel scheduled cuts to of Oregon families would pay only$34 a year in increased taxes. these programs: And,more than half of Oregon's senior citizens wouldn't see a tax • Vocational programs for career-track students. hike at all. • Special education services for students with disabilities. Help community colleges keep our doors open and our education • Pre-Kindergarten programs for Oregon's most vulnerable programs strong. Build a bridge to the future. Vote YES on children. Measure 28. • In-hospital education services for severely disabled Pam Shields,Chair, Business Department, Mt.Hood Community children. College • $600,000 for Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. JoAnne Beilke, Board Member,Chemeketa Community College Do what politicians couldn't.Close the budget gap.In the past Debbi Covert, President,AFT Oregon year,the Legislature met five times to balance the budget.They examined every source of available money, borrowed from the (This information furnished by Debbi Covert; JoAnne Beilke, Board future, converted trust funds, and delayed payments.In the end, Member;Pam Shields.) it wasn't enough. Schools need this temporary measure until a permanent solution for adequate and stable funding can be found. Support your local schools. Please join teachers and other education professionals in supporting children and public education.Vote YES on Measure 28. Kris Kain,president Oregon Education Association (This information furnished by Kris Kain,Oregon Education Association.) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 1 accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. t 1 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Spacial Election Voters'Pamphlet--Statewide Measures Measure No., 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Oregon's system of public education faces a financial crisis at Oregon Educators urge a,Yes vote on Measure 28 every level, from K-12 through higher education. Our public School children need our support schools,community colleges and universities are in a precarious Oregon public schools are facing massive budget cuts this year. position because of the recent budget cuts and the ever-growing Nearly$95 million could be cut between now and the end of the demand for our services. Due to continued financial pressures, school year.Your local school district will only have a few weeks the State has not been able to maintain its investment in higher s make the cuts that will lower spending by$145 per student. education. In fact, since the Legislature approved the higher to education budget in 2001, the state's revenue has plummeted, Cuts like this are likely to mean an even shorter school year, leading to five special sessions and more than$50 million in cuts larger class sizes next year and more students not receiving the to the Oregon University System. If Measure 28 fails,the higher education needed to meet demands of higher wage jobs. education budget will be cut another$28 million. The Legislature placed this measure before voters in order to In the special sessions of 2002,the Legislature approved a pack- balance the state budget.They already have made substantial age of measures that balances the state budget,put$313 Million budget cuts. Now it's time for voters to help kids complete this in revenue to balance the budget is dependent on the outcome of school year. this measure.If Measure 28 fails,our public universities face even more devastating cuts. This temporary tax will cost the average Oregonian about$114 per year.That's a fair price for preserving education services as Oregon needs to invest in the education of its citizens.We urge well as protecting the jobs of police officers and firefighters. you to consider very carefully your vote on Measure 28 and what it means to Oregon's universities. No one wants to pay higher taxes. But, these are times when events demand that each of us stand up and do our part.This is James Lussier our chance to show our kids and grandkids that we care about President,State Board of Higher Education' them and their future. Richard Jarvis Vote for education.Please vote for Measure 28. Chancellor,Oregon University System` Ray Crawford, Klamath Falls, President, Confederation of Phillip Creighton Oregon School Administrators. _ President, Eastern Oregon University' Keith Robinson, Gresham, President, Oregon Association Martha Anne Dow of School Executives. President,Oregon Institute of Technology' Craig Roessler, Silverton, Chair, Oregon-Association of Daniel O.Bernstine School Executives.School Funding Coalition. President, Portland State University' (This information furnished by Chuck Bennett, Confederation of Oregon Elisabeth Zinser School Administrators.) President, Southern Oregon University" Dave Frohnmayer President,University of Oregon' Philip W.Conn President,Western Oregon University" 'Titles used for identification purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of the measure by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education or institutions of the Oregon University System. (This information furnished by Grattan Kerans.) 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(This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251256.1' The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the gtate of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 12 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Oregon School Employees We have been Oregon small business owners for 27 years support Measure 28 We know a good deal when we see one It's a fair and reasonable investment That's why we're voting YES on Measure 28 in public education We have been operating a shop in Portland for nearly three Our quality education system has always been the cornerstone of decades.During that time we learned a few things about value. our state and society.But today,our schools are being eroded and Just look at the numbers.For less than$9.50 per month for most threatened by uncertain and insufficient funding.We all know it. Oregon families,we can stop drastic and wholesale budget cuts. "Our schools no longer rest on solid ground" For less than$9.50 per month we will get: The Oregonian editorial, 11/13/2002 The examples are dramatic.'Head Start programs,K-12 schools, • $95 million for public schools ESDs and Community Colleges have already gone through more • $• $552 2 million for universities and community colleges million for public safety systems than$150 million in cuts this year alone.If Measure 28 fails,our . $36 million for services to seniors and the disabled schools are scheduled to immediately lose more than $120 . $35 million for the Oregon Health Plan million additional dollars. As Oregonians working in schools in every corner of our state,we We challenge anyone to find a better value than Measure 28. see the increasing damage being done by the cuts and the impact Without Measure 28,we will quite simply run out of options.It will of uncertain funding.OSEA members have focused on pushing provide necessary breathing room without putting the state into the Legislature to develop a plan that will provide the long-term debt by borrowing or using other bait and switch accounting tricks. funding our schools need. That makes good business sense. That's why we developed the OSEA Pledge to Support Solving We are not extravagant people and we are not interested in Oregon's Long-Term School Funding Problem. throwing our money away.We have analyzed Measure 28 from A majority of House and Senate members from the next every angle and are convinced that it is the right thing to do.We Legislature have signed our Pledge to develop a permanent paid close attention to the budget wrangling in Salem over the past year. We watched as the state responded to the poor solution to unstable and inadequate school funding by the end of economy first by cutting$600 million from the budget,then as it the upcoming session. cut$310 million more.There isn't a lot of wiggle room left. OSEA supports Measure 28 as a stop-gap measure that will keep Measure 28 is a temporary,affordable and sensible step that our schools going while the legislature develops a tax reform plan will restore the most essential services. that includes funding dedicated to education. Measure 28 isn't a permanent solution.But this small,temporary e run our business carefully with an eye for the future and x increase is reasonable for preserving education while we find the expect the state government to be run the same way. real solution.It's the best choice available to us for the short term, That's why we urge you to join us in voting YES for Measure 28. and gives Oregon time to find the permanent solution. Mike Roach Please vote YES on Measure 28 Kim Osgood Merlene Martin,President,Oregon School Employees Association (This information furnished by Mike Roach,Kim Osgood,Paloma Clothing.) (This inliormaflon furnished by Mariana Martin.President,Oregon School Employees Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 13 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet--statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Choose to help educate Oregon's kids. We care about Oregon Vote Yes on Measure 28 We endorse Measure 28 Some choices are better than others.Temporarily increasing the These are difficult economic times for everyone.It may seem like state income tax is one of those better choices. a crazy time to support a tax surcharge. It is a better choice than forcing a$95 million cut in our schools Yet this is EXACTLY the time to pass an affordable and temporary. over the next few weeks.It is better than laying off state troopers step like Measure 28. Most Oregonians will pay less than$9.50 or cutting health care necessary for our poorest and most per month. For that, we will prevent drastic cuts in the budgets vulnerable elderly residents. It's better than releasing prisoners that protect our most vulnerable citizens. who should serve more time for their crimes. Our children, our senior citizens and our neighbors with various If each taxpayer pays about$9 per month,we can go a long way types of disabilities will be hurt if Measure 28 fails and the state toward solving this short-term problem.At least it isn't a plpin to try follows through with its$310 million in planned budget cuts. to just borrow our way out. Schools and child care programs will be slashed to the collective There's less than six months before the school year ends in late tune of well over$100 million.More than$20 million would be cut May or early June. Failure of this measure could mean school from long-term medical care for seniors, and Oregon Project closures weeks in advance of this date. Oregon can't have Independence would be eliminated entirely — the program educated children ready to compete by offering them the shortest that helps low-income seniors stay in their homes. Almost $12 school year in the country. million would be cut in services to our developmentally disabled We all know that every crisis requires positive action from each citizens;that cut could make us the target of a federal lawsuit. of us.This is a crisis, one we can solve together.There will be Measure 28 is'a temporary increase that will give the legislature time enough to deal with the long-term problems faced by our time to develop a clear-headed solution to the state budget crises state's funding system.Time is up for this year's school kids.This rather than forcing all of us to endure the wholesale cuts that will election must be successful or they are the losers. happen without Measure 28. Please join Oregon's educators and vote for Measure 28. It is not a long-term solution. It's a vote for Oregon's kids and their future. It's one that makes sense for right now. Tom Bennett,Coos Bay Please vote"Yes"on Ballot Measure 28. President,Oregon School Boards Association Oregon AFSCME,Council 75 (This information furnished by John Marshall, Oregon School Boards (This information furnished by Mary Botkin,Oregon AFSCME,Council 75.) Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OAS 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. 14 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR A vote for Measure 28 Vote YES on Measure 28 is for the a vote for public safety Oregon State Police Last year the state legislature made wholesale cuts to the public The approval of Measure 28 will prevent the continued dis- safety budget. Now, it's up to us to restore the most critical mantling of the Oregon State Police and its ability to provide services.We can do that with Measure 28. public safety services. Measure 28 is a small and temporary increase in our state The Oregon State Police(OSP)has already been cut$12 million income tax.Those are key words,small and temporary,especially this past year including 39 lost trooper positions and reductions in when balanced against what we will lose without it. communications and computer equipment,vehicles and supplies. However, if Measure 28 is not approved, OSP will lose 322 More than 100 Oregon State police troopers may be laid off employees including 140 troopers.This represents approxi- and criminal investigations will be reduced. That reduces mately 23%of OSP's total workforce. public safety. The overall impact of these cuts in personnel will mean an erosion Youth correctional facilities in Burns,Warrenton,Albany and in the quality of life for Oregonians.It will mean: Prineville will be closed, sending juvenile offenders back to . Reduction in the apprehension of serious traffic offenders, their communities.That reduces public safety. drunk and reckless drivers and hit and run offenders. The reductions are so deep that we may even have to close • Delayed and sometimes no response to priority calls and prisons, releasing inmates before they have served their crashes and increased response time to motorist assists. time.That reduces public safety. • Decreased ability to support other law,enforcement agen- cies in high-risk situations including terrorism incidents, These cuts will leave law enforcement, correctional officers hostage and armed subjects. and district attorneys at a disadvantage.That reduces public . Reduction in drug enforcement resulting in more drugs on safety. the street. But we can stop these cuts with Measure 28 and we can do it • Decreased enforcement of major crime enforcement related without borrowing money to put the state into debt or using to homicide,sex crimes and other violent crimes resulting in accounting tricks that will hurt us in the long run.Measure 28 will lower prosecution and conviction of crimes. have an immediate impact. • Elimination of state's enforcement of commercial fish indus- try and reduced enforcement of fish and wildlife laws. People often say that politicians use scare tactics to try to • Closure of all but three of the state's forensic labs, which raise taxes.But these aren't scare tactics,this is arithmetic. will eliminate a cost effective means of solving crimes and A chunk of your tax money is used to keep the troopers on identifying suspects. the road and prisoners in prison.When there isn't enough money,the troopers and prisoners go home. The Oregon State Police Officers' Association asks for your support of Measure 28. Your safety, whether you are on the Please join me in voting YES on Measure 28. road or in your home, is important to us.We simply cannot Bernie Giusto meet your,public safety needs with the devastating cuts that Multnomah County Sheriff would occur if Measure 28 fails. (This information furnished by Bernie Giusto,Multnomah County Sheriff.) Measure 28 is temporary,affordable and necessary. The Oregon State Police Officers'Association asks for your support of Measure 28. (This information furnished by James A.Botwinis,President,Oregon State Police Officers'Association.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 15 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure 28 is an investment When citizens lose access to courts,communities suffer and in break down. Oregon's future Oregon's courts have been devastated by a combined $50.6 We are an organization composed of individuals who deliver quality million in cuts to the Judicial Department budget over the last services to the citizens of Oregon.We take pride in working with year.Already operating with radically reduced budgets, they are juvenile offenders to get them back on track.That's just one of the braced to implement another round of cuts totaling$13.6 million thousands of services we provide to keep our communities,safe, if Measure 28 fails. health,and prosperous.We repair roads,support the elderly,and care for the sick.We are on the front lines every day. Without added revenue,from March–June,every court will: That is why we strongly endorse Measure 28. Close on Fridays • Implements significant layoffs The consequences of not passing this measure are significant. Reduce remaining staff hours and pay by 10 percent For example, without Measure 28, the planned cuts for the Stop processing small claims up to$5,000 Oregon Youth Authority include: Stop processing non-person misdemeanors (certain cases • Closure of four major facilities of shoplifting,theft,vandalism,fraud and animal abuse and • Elimination of 350 beds more) • Service rollback for 7,500 youth offenders These are just the cuts that will be mandated.The courts have This means that untreated youth offenders will be released back designated violent felonies and child permanency (abuse and into communities that are ill equipped to monitor them. This neglect)as top priorities.Every other case type will be affected by situation is compounded by the fact that parole and probation radically slowed dockets, and a court system unable to meet the positions will be cut along with local treatment programs. public's demand for help. As the backlog builds, the impact will extend far beyond this year. Once the opportunity for rehabilitation is missed, we have Ultimately, these cuts will cause the most harm to the many stacked the odds against individuals returning to be produc- people who depend on the courts to protect their rights.Who will tive members of society. be hurt? Everyone from merchants whose shoplifting cases go We know Oregon can do better.We know that Oregon cares for unprocessed to victims of consumer fraud who are left no all of her citizens, and will vote YES to invest in the future. recourse in court. Families who are in crisis with divorce and Measure 28 is temporary,affordable and reasonable. custody issues.And all of us will suffer from the state's inability to We urge you to vote YES on Measure 28. act on big issued like the environment, healthcare, land use and corporate fraud. SEIU Local 503,Oregon Public Employees Union Cuts on this level will be devastating to our state's justice system (This information furnished by Tim Barchak, SEIU Local 503, Oregon and our way of life. A temporary tax us a small price to pay to Public Employees Union.) protect the(public's access to its courts.Vote YES on Measure 28. Charlie Williamson, Portland President,Oregon State Bar Past Presidents,Oregon State Bar: Angel Lopez, Portland Edwin A.Hamden, Portland Lawrence B.Rew, Pendleton Mark Johnson, Portland Kevin Strever,Newport Jeff Carter,Salem Dennis C.Karnopp, Bend Judy Henry,Salem (This information furnished by Angel Lopez.) (This apace purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251255.) (This apses purchased for$W M accordance with ORS 251.2bS) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 16 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Pendleton's city leaders Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Urge you to vote Urges a YES vote on Measure 28 YES Our state has experienced one of its worst recessions in years. On Measure 28 As a result, many of our neighbors, friends and family are The city of Pendleton has a proud tradition of common sense and unemployed and struggling to maintain basic necessities such as independence.We also strongly value our community.That's why food,shelter,health care, education,and public safety.Our state we support Measure 28. saw a decline of state revenues of close to$2 billion that have led hall over the state, but rural Oregon has been hit to over $800 million in cuts to basic state services such as Times are tough g education,public safety and human services during 2002. particularly hard.We cannot afford the wholesale cuts that will occur without this temporary and affordable measure. Our social principles call upon us to come together as a commu- nity and do what is necessary for the common good.Measure 28 protect the most essential services. is critical to ensuring that basic human needs are supported in this tough economic time. • We can protect Blue Mountain Community College, which Measure 28 brings back what we lost in cuts made by the touches more than 12,000 Eastern Oregonians a year.We Legislature in September 2002: can maintain the critical job retraining programs that the people in our community count on. We can continue the • $95 million for K-12 education, nursing and dental assistance programs that have trained • $14 million for community colleges, most of these health care professionals in Hermiston,Milton, • $27 million for higher education, Pendleton and other rural towns. • $90 million for human services,and • We can prevent across-the-board cuts to the state correc- • $45 million for public safety. tions budget, which would have a devastating impact to The congregations that belong to Ecumenical Ministries deal with Eastern Oregon Correctional Facility. the real faces behind these numbers every day. Oregon's • We can protect our local schools, which have already churches, community ministries, and faith-based social services weathered nearly$2 million in cuts this year alone. know first hand that if we do not do something to stop the cuts from going into effect, things will get even worse.Our society cannot • We can shield our senior and disabled citizens from losing afford a shortened school year, overcrowded classrooms, more even the most fundamental support. laid off workers,more hunger,reduced public safety and reduced healthcare for seniors and the poor, especially now, when our Measure 28 is a necessary, temporary step that needs to be friends,family and neighbor's needs are the greatest. taken. It will give our state time to work on long-term solutions rather than be forced to make rash and ill-conceived decisions. Measure 28 is affordable and necessary.It will immediately stop these cuts and will cost most Oregonians less than the Please join us in supporting our community social price of paying for the long-term impact of problems Vote YES on Measure 28 caused from reduced education, public safety, and human Robert Ramig,Mayor of Pendleton services. John Trumbo, Umatilla County Sheriff Please join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Phillip Houk, President, Pendleton City Council in voting"Yes"for Measure 28 Connie Wright, Pendleton City Council Jim Keene,Superintendent of Schools,Pendleton (This information furnished by Phillip Kennedy-Wong, Ecumenical Travis Kirkland, President, Blue Mountain Community College Ministries of Oregon.) (This information furnished by Robert Ramig,Mayor of Pendleton;Connie Wright, Pendleton City Council; Phillip Houk, President, Pendleton City Council;Jim Keene,Superintendent of Schools,Pendleton;John Trumbo, Umatilla County Sheriff, Travis Kirkland, President, Blue Mountain Community College.) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251255.) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251255.) 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. 17 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure 28 Measure 28 maintains critical services Is good for that protect your health and safety Oregon's Small Businesses Measure 28 is necessary.The Oregon Legislature, through five My wife and I are long-time business owners in downtown special sessions, has already cut over$23 million in state and Pendleton. I have worked on Main Street since 1981.We know federal dollars from the health and safety budgets.In November, how bad the economy is—we see it in our bottom line every day. the Legislative Emergency Board cut another $11 million from Times are tight and we all need to watch our budgets.That's why these services effective February and March of 2003. we are voting for Measure 28 and we hope you will join us. Those cuts virtually eliminate substance abuse treatment The proposed cuts in corrections and public safety services that services and limit mental health treatment to very few. will go into effect without Measure 28 will a blow to Pendleton and I work closely with the Association of Oregon Community Mental to small business owners across rural Oregon. Health Programs and the Coalition of Local Health Officials The state legislature has proposed$45 million in cuts to public and know the impact of what these cuts will mean to their clients safety. Those cuts have to come from somewhere. Eastern and families. Oregon Correctional Institution is the largest employer in our Our local community public health, mental health and public area.We cannot afford to lose the 379 jobs it provides and the safety services will be drastically reduced without Measure 28. money that injects into our economy. These services protect the public against crimes and communi- Temporarily increasing the state income tax along with some cable diseases, immunize citizens against major illness and budget cuts—which is what Measure 28 calls for—is a far better provide timely interventions for those suffering from substance choice. In the long run, these cuts will hurt our economy abuse and mental illness.Without them,many of our citizens will much more than the Measure 28 surcharge of around$9.00 be left vulnerable without direct care and our public will be less per month. safe from crime and major diseases.People in need will be forced We must look to the future.We must manage our money today in to go more costly hospital emergency rooms for treatment,end up a way that makes sense for tomorrow. in our jails,or other parts of the public safety system or even on the streets. Measure 28 is a temporary and necessary answer to our This is not fiscally responsible and will ultimately cost us current revenue crisis. It will get us over the hump and give us more than Measure 28's modest proposal. the chance to deal with the budget shortfall in a way that works for all of us instead of making desperate,wholesale cuts. Temporarily increasing our income taxes by a minimal monthly That is why I am voting YES on Measure 28 and I hope you will amount, along with some budget cuts is a more reasonable choice than wholesale cuts to these critical programs.That's what loin me. Measure 28 does and that's why I'm asking you to join me in Sam Loftus voting yes. Pendleton,Oregon Please vote YES on Measure 28. (This information furnished by Sam Loftus.) Jean Cowan,Newport,Oregon (This information furnished by Jean Cowan,Newport,Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 18 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Oregonians care about public safety Measure 28 will protect Vote YES on Measure 28 the most vulnerable Oregonians in the state We, the undersigned groups, strongly urge you to vote YES on Consistently, in poll after poll, Oregonians rate public safety as Measure 28. Every day we work on the front lines with one of their top issues of concern. If Measure 28 fails,we are Oregonians with developmental disabilities and mental retardation absolutely guaranteeing a lessening of public safety in and see first hand how small investments reap significant Oregon. dividends.Thanks Jo your support, people who otherwise would Measure 28 is a temporary income tax surcharge that will prevent have no chance become employable, contributing members of the drastic cuts in the state's corrections budget that have already society. The payoff is huge for them, their families, and our been put into place. communities. The Oregon Department of Corrections has indicated that the That is why we support Measure 28. only way to meet the wholesale budget cuts that will go into effect This temporary income surcharge will last only three years, but without Measure 28 is to shut down five state prisons and release will have a lifetime's worth of impact.Without Measure 28,the DD 3,360 inmates. community stands to lose nearly$20 million in state and federal Oregon AFSCME Corrections represents the vast majority of matching funds. This is a blow that Oregonians with develop- Corrections employees statewide. We may not be experts on mental disabilities cannot afford. taxes, state revenues and budgets, but we are experts on state Please vote YES on Measure 28 prison convicts. going to exaggerate or use undue scare tactics. A message from the member groups of the Oregon Rehabilitation We're not 9 9 99 Association and Oregon,Developmental Disabilities Coalition: Certainly;the Department of Corrections is not going to release serial killers or multiple sex offenders. But think about it: 3,360 Jeanne M. Farr, Vice-President - Developmental Disabilities current state prison inmates.That's a lot of criminals who will be Services,Albertina Kerr Centers released without serving out their full sentences. Alternative Services Oregon-Inc. The Arc of Lane County Nobody wants that. The Arc of Multnomah County What we do want is some common sense.Measure 28 is a stop Coast Rehabilitation Services gap measure that will give the state some time to come up with CORIL better solutions than closing prisons and releasing inmates.And Dungarvin Oregon, Inc. because it is temporary,we,the voters control it. Tom Wysuph, Executive Director, Susan Norman, Eastco Diversified Services, Inc. Please,make a vote for public safety Eastern Oregon Support Services Brokerage Vote YES on Measure 28 Margaret Theisen, Executive Director,Full Access Brokerage Oregon AFSCME,Council 75 Galt Foundation Frederick W. Renter, Executive Director, Independent (This information furnished by Mary Botkin,Oregon AFSCME,Council 75.) Environments, Inc. Living Opportunities, Inc. Marie Mills Center Inc. New Day Enterprises, Inc., La Grande,Oregon Oregon Advocacy Center Oregon Supported Living Program Partnerships in Community Living,Inc. Pathway Enterprises, Inc. Stephen B. Kohn, Executive Director, Pearl Buck Center Incorporated Port City Development Center -A- Riverside Training Centers Janice L.Kral,Shangri-La Corporation Dan Guevara, General Manager, SPARC Enterprises, Inc., Grants Pass,OR Howard E. Button, Executive Director, Step Forward Activities, Baker City,OR Sunrise Enterprises of Roseburg, Inc. Darvin Pierce, Executive Director,Tualatin Valley Workshop, Inc. Jodi Bowman, Deputy Director, Umpqua Homes for the Handicapped United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon and S.W.Washington, Inc. Work Unlimited, Inc. A (This information furnished by Tim Kral, Executive Director, Oregon Rehabilitation Association; Al Soenneker, Executive Director, Oregon Developmental Disabilities Coalition.) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 19 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet--statewide Measures Measure No. -28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR The Human Services Coalition of Oregon TELL THE LEGISLATURE Asks You to Vote YES on Measure 28 WE CARE ABOUT OREGON Measure 28 Supports Community Safety Net Services Vote yes on Measure 28. Send a loud, clear signal to the The Human Services Coalition of Oregon includes hundreds of legislature that we care about our state and everyone in it.We're human services providers, associations, county agencies and willing to make the tough call — and even sacrifice to help our individuals that have joined together to ensure that the very basic children,our seniors,our disabled,and our natural resources. needs of Oregon's poorest and most vulnerable residents will be Certainly,each of us would be willing to pay a modest amount to met. This work is generally accomplished in partnership with avoid$310 million in cuts.Oregonians who fall into the$40,000 to government—a partnership that Measure 28 will uphold.In these $50,000 income group will see their tax increase an average of times of economic reversals, agencies are already stretched to $118, less than $10 per month. Because our income tax is the limit.More Oregonians are in poverty.The time has come for progressive, people who make the most will pay the greatest all of us to help provide additional resources. Measure 28 is a increase. Some 390,000 taxpayers will see no impact at all temporary remedy that will bridge the gap while our economy and because their incomes are so low. our state heal. Let's make this measure about hope.Hope for our future.Hope Measure 28 Enhances Community Stability that we can overcome the problems we face.Hope that a strong Community-based services promote the stabilization of our com- "yes"vote will tell the legislature that we expect them to fix the munities by directly addressing basic needs. These services problems of the past.That's the message we send by passing include shelters for the homeless, foster homes for abused Measure 28. children, safe child care for children of the working poor, food We represent Laurel Hill Center in Eugene/Springfield, which pantries and soup kitchens for the hungry, in home services for serves people with mental illness.Some of our clients would no the elderly and the disabled, primary health care clinics, mental health and chemical dependency services, and family support. longer receive services if Measure 28 fails. Severe mental ill- Measure 28 is about community as it links education, public nesses are more common than diabetes,cancer or heart disease. safety and the economy to human services. When mental health services are not funded,the problems do not go away; they get worse. Instead of receiving the support they Measure 28 is a Wise Community Investment need while learning how to cope with their illness, people lose A majority of us will be paying just pennies a day to sustain our hope and may require hospitalization, which costs about the most essential services. It is the time to invest.To do otherwise same as an entire year of intensive community rehabilitation will be more costly in both human and fiscal terms. Measure 28 services. allows us to make this short-term community investment with long-term benefits. We are just one organization.The cuts will affect just about every human service nonprofit and agency in the state, as well as all Measure 28 Allows Us to Do the Right Thing in the Right Way schools from kindergarten through higher education, public Please Vote YES on Measure 28 safety, natural resources,and senior programs. The Human Services Coalition of Oregon(HSCO) Join us in telling the legislature:WE CARE ABOUT OREGON. WE WANT TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER! (This information furnished by Ellen C. Lowe, Legislative Chair, Human Services Coalition of Oregon.) VOTE YES ON 28. (This information furnished by Liz Cawood, President, Kitty Piercy, Past President;Laurel Hill Center.) (This specs purchased for$5W In secordsncs with ORS 251.2M5.) (This apace pumhmwd for$W0 In aecorduencs wth ORS 2512M5.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 20 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Oregon Parents Step up to Support Measure 28 A report commissioned by Alternatives to Growth Oregon docu- Community&Parents for Public Schools(CPPS)asks you to vote ments government spending to subsidize growth in Oregon at over a billion dollars annually(www.AGOregon.ora).Government YES on Measure 28. is no longer able to provide adequate services because growth All children in Oregon deserve adequately-funded schools. does not pay for itself. Growth demands far more government Quality public education is essential to a healthy state, a healthy services than it pays in increased government revenue. economy and healthy communities. Excellent education,police and fire protection and other essential Measure 28 is critically important for our schools and our government services are suffering because of growth. children. As active participants in our schools, we know that While this tax increase will not restore all the basic government schools are operating too close to the bone. Class sizes are services that Oregonians have lost,it is the only way to ensure an growing. Educational programs are being slashed. School days adequate level of essential services—until government makes are being cut. Oregon's largest school district now has the- growth pay for itself. shortest school year in the nation. As long as developers don't pay their own way, tax increases— As parents and concerned community members,we recog- such as this one—will be necessary to have the superior schools, nize a crisis when we see one. safe and stable neighborhoods, and quality of life Oregonians Without Measure 28,classrooms from kindergarten through high need and deserve. school will have to endure an additional$95 million worth of cuts. Either taxes must go up or government services must go down In fact, a total of $313 million of cuts will take place, negatively until elected officials quit diverting over a billion dollars annually impacting K-12 education, higher education, the Oregon Health of your taxes from your government services toward subsidizing Plan,human services and public safety programs. development. Measure 28 will repeal those cuts. After voting yes, contact your elected officials and tell them that The best thing about Measure 28 Is that it's temporary and you want your taxes going toward providing your government affordable. It will last only three years and will cost the average services rather than toward subsidizing growth. Oregonian only $9.50 per month.This is a tough time to raise (Please note AGO's argument against.) additional funding,but this measure is a better choice than whole- (This information furnished by Sarah Sameh, Alternatives to Growth sale cuts to schools, human services and state police. And it Oregon.) provides help without resorting to borrowing or accounting tricks. CPPS is a grassroots organization dedicated to attracting families to public schools and helping parents assume leadership roles. Our philosophy is that parents are owners of the public school system and must work as partners with educators in raising achievement for all students. Please,join us in voting YES on Measure 28.And then join us in demanding that state legislators work together to develop a stable and adequate source of funding for K-12 education. YES on Measure 28 Scott Bailey,President Bobbie Regan,Vice President (This information fumWisd by Scott Bailey,President Bobble Regan,Vice President;Communtiy 3 Parents for PtiW Schools.) (This space purchased for$6001n accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 21 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure 28: Social Workers in Oregon Urge YES Vote on MEASURE 28: necessary, CONSIDER THE COSTS:It's less than you think! fair, and temporary. And,it's temporary! Please join Republicans and Democrats in voting Temporarily raising the state income tax,along with some YES on Measure 28. budget cuts,is a better choice than wholesale cuts to schools,healthcare,police,prisons and Measure 28 is necessary:In tough economic times,we've all cut firefighters—it's fair and affordable. spending:families,businesses and agencies serving Oregonians. AYES Vote Will Only Cost You: Revenue to provide services for Oregonians shrank by$1.7 billion (nearly 16%).While preserving basic services,in order to balance $ 6 per year if your taxable income is under$ 15,000 the state's budget we had to cut support for education, public safety, health care, services for families and natural resources. $ 29 per year if your taxable income is under$ 29,000 Because we know that you, your families, neighbors and $ 71 per year if your taxable income is under$ 45,000 employees rely on these programs,we ask you to help preserve some important services,including: $132 per year if your taxable income is under$ 75,000 •$145 million for education,to help all 1,270 K-12 schools,all $229 Per year if your taxable income is under$140,000 7 public universities, and all 17 community colleges to hire The Average Oregonian Would Pay Just$9.50 per Month! teachers and buy books. •$55 million for public safety,to keep state prisons and county A NO Vote Will Cost Oregonians: jails open, and operate juvenile corrections, state courts and . Losing long-term care and medical coverage for over 7,000 state police. •$90 million for seniors and disabled citizens, health care seniors assistance, alcohol and drug treatment and services for • Eliminating Project Independence, which provides home- children and families. based care for 1,800 low income elderly Measure 28 is fair: Before passing this referral to the voters,we • Reducing Oregon Health Plan coverage for some treatable made sure that it asked a fair contribution from all Oregonians.If cancers, bone fractures for 438,000 clients. It could even approved, businesses would pay just one-third of 1% more.The mean 118,000 OHP adults would lose all drug coverage average individual or family would pay$114.00 more per year- just$9.50 per month. More than half would pay even less and Eliminating community mental health services for 10,453 about 25%of Oregonians would see no increase at all. adults not on the Oregon Health Plan Measure 28 is temporary:This measure increases personal and • Increasing monthly employment-related day care charges corporate income tax rates for only three years.After that,all tax for TANF families by$37,and elimination of day care for 446 rates go back to 2001 levels. TANF families It's necessary. • Discharging 30 poor children from residential treatment It's fair. centers and 164 emotionally disturbed children from day It's temporary. treatment centers Please join us in voting YES on Measure 28. • Reducing prenatal, birth and postpartum services in local health departments Rep.Vic Backlund(R-Keizer) Sen.Joan Dukes(D-Astoria) Cutting reimbursement rates for seniors in Assisted Living Senate President Tom Hartung(R-Cedar Mill) Facilities Rep.Mary Nolan(D-Portland) • Eliminating all non-residential care for 5512 developmentally Rep.Carolyn Tomei(D-Portland,Milwaukie) disabled individuals Rep.Phil Barnhart(D-Lane&Linn Counties) Sen.Lenn Hannon(R-Ashland) • Cutting alcohol and drug treatment residential capacity by Rep.Bob Jenson(R-Pendleton) 115 beds Rep.Lane Shetterly(R-Dallas) Balancing the state budget with budget cuts Sen.Cliff Trow(D-Corvallis/Benton County) and a temporary state income tax increase is (This information furnished by Senate President Tom Hartung and Rep. better plan than using accounting tricks and Mary Nolan.) borrowing from the future. The National Association of Social Workers Oregon Chapter Invites You to Join Us in Voting YES on Measure 28 (This information furnished by Scott Manchester,Oregon Chapter,National Association of Social Workers.) (This space purchased for$5001n accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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 ot any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 22 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Oregon Catholic Conference Supports Measure 28 The Association of Oregon Faculties is comprised of faculty from Measure 28 Provides Resources To Protect Vulnerable Oregon's seven public higher education institutions. We care Persons deeply about Oregon and the current funding crisis in Oregon's higher education system.We care deeply about faculty, students Poor, vulnerable and needy persons in our state have a special and their families. This is why we are urging a yes vote on call on our compassion. The revenue debate in Oregon is not Measure 28. merely about the numbers of financing state government.This During the five special sessions,Oregon's public higher education public debate is about the morality of state public policy and how system was cut$50 million in addition to reductions made during we care for the most vulnerable persons in our midst: poor the 2001 regular session. Without Measure 28, we could face women,children,families,and elderly and disabled persons. another$28 million in cuts.We cannot continue these reductions Churches and Charities Provide Social Services But Cannot without losing quality and opportunity.Measure 28 could keep the Replace Government door open to higher education for thousands of Oregon students. Oregon's churches and charities are partners with government in Oregon's tuition rates for public education rank as some of the addressing peoples' needs and relieving some of government's highest in the country. With this cut, our students - Oregon's burden. It is not the mission of churches or charities to replace future-could face additional tuition surcharges of$100 to$400 government, nor do we have the human or financial resources to this academic year.Let's not close the door on Oregon's middle do so. We can and do supplement what government does to income or single parent families seeking to improve their lives. assist, aid and care for our fellow Oregonians regardless of a Oregon's students work hard on their education and they and their person's faith. families sacrifice a great deal, sometimes incurring large debt Measure 28 Supports the Safe Net of Social Services through student loans.A college education must be available to all pP Safety income levels if the Oregon economy is going to thrive again.An During the 2001 Oregon Legislature and the.2002 Special educated workforce attracts industries seeking to relocate and Sessions, the Oregon Catholic Conference, together with the new industry means more employment and economic opportunity ecumenical community, advocated maintaining the safety net of for everyone. social services for people in need and protecting vulnerable Oregon's ability to attract high quality faculty to its public higher persons.Through the 2001 Campaign for Fairness, 24 organiza- education system is increasingly challenged.Other states work to tions including churches,senior citizens,persons with disabilities, recruit our best and brightest professors with higher salaries and health care and social service providers, advocacy and labor funding free from repeated budget cuts. Some of our most groups urged support for programs and policies benefiting poor capable students leave the state for their college education out of women, children, families, senior citizens and persons with concern for continued and adequate funding of higher education. disabilities. In the face of declining state revenues, safety net services protecting senior citizens, peoples with disabilities and Please support Measure 28 and keep quality, opportunity and poor persons are in jeopardy.Some social services for vulnerable access in our higher education system and economic growth in persons already have been cut. Oregon's future. Measure 28 Involves Our State Community In Responding Rick Troxel, President To Those In Need Association of Oregon Faculties Vulnerable persons have a preferential call on our compassion (This information furnished by Rick Troxel, President, Association of and support through individual acts of charity and generosity,but Oregon Faculties.) more importantly,through our collective response in state policies and funding of human service safety net programs. Oregon Catholic Conference Recommends Vote"YES"on Measure 28. (This information furnished by Robert J. Castagna, Oregon Catholic Conference.) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This apace purchased for$500 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. 23 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure 28 protects services,and The preserves the dignity of Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Oregon's seniors and person's with disabilities and the We know that without Measure 28,services to more than 15,000 Oregon Head Start Association seniors and persons with disabilities are at risk.All that will be left Ask you to join us in voting "YES" for the future of Oregon's is a shell of a long-term care system that will be accessible to only children and families! a few. Children in poverty need the Oregon Head Start program so they People want to age in place can succeed in school and in life. Low-income working families Oregon's long-term care system is the only long-term care sys- need safe and affordable child care so they can stay off welfare tem in the country with less than 50%of its caseload in nursing and keep Oregon working. Young children with special needs homes.It is one of the most humane and cost-effective systems require early identification and appropriate services so they can in the nation. realize their potential. Kindergarten and primary children need consistent teachers and a full school year so they can do their Frail elderly,disabled need assistance best. The average long-term care client is female and 77 years old. The child care providers, Head Start teachers, early intervention Eighty-two percent have a chronic condition, and 22% have and elementary teachers who provide these services are tax- Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Churches and community paying Oregonians.We are also your friends and neighbors.We resources are already stretched too thin and cannot pick up the will dig a little deeper in our pockets so our children and families pieces for the state. can receive the services they need to succeed.We ask you to do Independence,Dignity and Choice the same.Help us keep the programs that help Oregon's children and families.Help keep Oregon working–invest in the future. Oregon families provide 75%of care to their loved ones,but often The future we create depends on Measure 281 that's not enough.If your family suddenly needs assistance,you Let's make it a bright future for our children. will want a system like ours available as a resource. Measure 28 makes good financial sense Annie Soto, President for the Oregon Head Start Association Rhonda Rhodes, President for the It costs three times as much to place a senior in a nursing home Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children than to provide care in his or her own home.Our model saves tax- (This information furnished by Merrily Haas, Executive Director, Oregon payers millions of dollars.Also, if Measure 28 fails,Oregon loses AEYC.) $25 million in federal matching dollars for programs that serve seniors and people with disabilities.That's money we can't afford to give up. Measure 28 keeps people working Without these services,thousands of care providers will lose their jobs.That's hard on families,puts client safety at risk,and further impacts an already unsteady economy. Please, for the sake of Oregon's seniors and persons with disabilities,vote YES on Ballot Measure 28. Jacqueline Zimmer Jim McConnell Ted Stevens Barry Donenfeld Donald O.Bruland Mike O'Brien Eva Mabbott Mary Lou Ritter (This information furnished by Jacqueline Zimmer.) (This space purchased for$5001n accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$5001n 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. 24 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR We Need Measure 28 to Rebuild Our Economy Long Term Care Nurses Urge You to Vote for Measure 28 No one likes to pay taxes.But taxes pay for the services that keep As nurses who have dedicated our careers to caring for elderly our communities safe,educate our children and provide a helping and disabled Oregonians we urge you to support Measure 28. hand for the elderly and disabled. Temporarily increasing the state income tax along with some With the downturn in our economy, the state had lost $1,300 budget cuts is a better choice than sacrificing quality care for our million from its budget through last September.But our courts still seniors and wholesale cuts to our schools, state prisons, police send criminals to jail.Our children are still showing up for school. and firefighters. And,the elderly still need care in their homes. Over 30,000 low-income seniors in Oregon rely on state Measure 28 asks us whether we want to address this problem by assistance to get the care they need each month. Without a cutting the services so many Oregonians want and need or to find solution, the state budget crisis could force the closure of a way to pay for them,in modest amounts,for a temporary period over 50 nursing homes and assisted living centers across of time,until we can recover the funding that flows from a stronger the state,forcing the relocation of thousands of frail.elderly economy. and disabled Oregonians. Ultimately,the success of our state depends on good jobs–jobs Oregon seniors who live in rural areas may be forced to leave that support families and sustain communities. But, we'll never their communities and travel hundreds of miles to get the care have the kind of economy that can generate good jobs if our they need.Thousands more could be eliminated from services schools are forced to cut more days from the school year and our entirely–some may even be left homeless if Measure 28 fails and children are unprepared for the workplaces of the future. state funding for services is discontinued. For the working men and women of Oregon, saying Yes to As licensed health care professionals committed to caring for Measure 28 is not an easy decision. But saying No invites a older Oregonians we urge you to support Measure 28. While downward spiral where we keep cutting services and short- BM 28 might not be the best solution, it is the only solution that changing our children's education and are less able to regain our we have to vote for. economic footing. Measure 28 will cost the average Oregonian less than ten Measure 28 is a stopgap funding measure, but it bridges a gap dollars a month, just $114 per year. Most people will pay even that could well become an economic cavern for the future of our less.We believe this is a reasonable price to pay for preserving state. vital state services to low-income seniors, and to assure We offer this recommendation from the unions of the Oregon adequate funding for our schools, state prisons, police and fire- AFL-CIO to all working people who care about the future of our fighters. state:We need the temporary funding provided by Measure 28 to Please join us in supporting the needs of Oregon seniors by protect our schools and save essential public services while we voting"Yes"on Measure 28. work to rebuild our economy. Please join us in voting Yes on Margaret Murphy Carley, RN Debbie Rayburn, RN Measure 28. Tim Nesbitt Brad Witt Terri Waldroff, RN Deana Altman Nelson, RN President Secretary-Treasurer (This information furnished by Margaret Murphy Carley,RN,Oregon Health Oregon AFL-CIO Oregon AFL-CIO Care Association.) (This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt,President,Brad Witt,Secretary- Treasurer,Oregon AFL-CIO.) e (This space purchased,for$5001n accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$5001n 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. 25 CONTINUED i i Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet--Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Without Measure 28 December rent? Can't pay it after the$500 1 put down for this Oregon's Economy and the Health of Our Citizens voter's pamphlet statement, but Oregon's future means more to Will Suffer me. Right now a five-year-old is in his first few months of kinder- garten,just starting off in our once wonderful K-12 system.But is Hospitals&Health Systems it still wonderful? Ever since the infamous Measure 5 passed in Urges Your Support For Measure 28 1990, K-12, higher education, public safety,and numerous other programs that benefit the elderly, sick, and mentally ill, have all In Oregon's current economic downturn, the need for the been slashed. AND THERE'S NO MORE WASTE TO CUT! Oregon Health Plan is greater than ever. Without this critical Especially not hundreds of millions of dollars worth. Yet if health care program, people who lose their jobs and insurance Measure 28 doesn't pass,our legislators will be faced with cutting may be left stranded.The Oregon Health Plan offers vital cover- over$600 million from the budget. . age for 400,000 of Oregon's poor and vulnerable citizens. But Essential programs will be hit extremely hard. Most K-12 now,if Measure 28 doesn't pass,coverage for these people may schools will be faced with curtailing the school year by a month be reduced or eliminated. when we already have among the shortest school years in the The impacts are serious,both for the patients involved,and nation. Higher Education will be forced to cut its budget by for Oregon's economy. Because every dollar cut from the $24 million.The University of Oregon alone would absorb roughly Oregon Health Plan also cuts an additional $1.50 in matching $6.5 million of this.This school cannot,nor can any other institu- federal funding, cutting health care spending can cripple the tion in this state,withstand that kind of depletion in resources. It state's already weakened financial condition. The health care would be detrimental.In fact,this would lead to 6-9%of courses industry is one of Oregon's biggest employers,and cutting these being slashed,a severe loss in library collections,the termination state and federal resources will translate directly into the loss of of most tutoring services,and widespread cuts in staff and faculty. family wage jobs in local communities. Already Oregon is leading the nation in unemployment and hunger; let's not add to our reputation with the nation's most The small investments we make now will save us money in inadequate publio K-12 school system and worst higher education the long run.The state is in a financial crisis,and Measure 28 is system. a temporary, common sense investment in stabilizing the health of our economy and our citizens. Most Oregonians will pay less The price that all Oregonians will pay if we don't pass this than$9.50 per month---an excellent investment.We support such measure far outweighs any possible savings to your pocket book. a reasonable,temporary and manageable measure. I'm betting that the people of Oregon will choose the future of our state over saving a few measly dollars. I'm betting my rent The Oregon Association of Hospital and Health Systems has long money on you Oregon-can I count on you? supported the Oregon Health Plan.That's why we strongly support the passage of Measure 28. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 28! Measure 28 is Respectfully submitted, Good for the HEALTH of Oregonians-- Eric Bailey And for the HEALTH of our Economy. University of Oregon senior Please vote YES on Measure 28 Planning, Public Policy, Management/Political Science double- major (This information furnished by Ken Rutledge, President, Oregon (This information furnished by Eric James Bailey.) Association of Hospitals&Health Systems.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 26 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Where Will They Go? Approximately 4% of young children in Oregon have special Over 5,000 of Oregonians with disabilities, our most needs that require special attention.These children vary widely vulnerable citizens,could lose their homes and day supports from extremely disabled youngsters on ventilators who need very l specialized intensive intervention to children who can't speak if Measure 28 is not passed. Their disabilities, like menta retardation and autism, are so severe they must have support clearly and will benefit from short course speech therapy. Some children are born with bi rth defects,some a exhibit problems from nonprofit programs. that result from later injury,environmental neglect or child abuse. Oregon has no more state institutions for these people.Many Across the state Early Intervention programs exist to, provide of them will be on our streets if funding for community nonprofits family consultation;therapies,and specialized preschool or toddler is cut(Measure 28 cuts$20 million).They will be at already over- groups to those children with recognized documented needs.The crowded emergency rooms and homeless shelters, or worse, focus is on teaching a family how to assist their child to become locked in our jails for their own safety, reducing desperately as functional and typically developing as possible. needed space for criminals. An enormous amount of research has proven that, for every dollar spent on a young child's development at an early age,the This is not an idle threat. Human Service funding is the last taxpayer saves seven future special education dollars. These priority, after education and public safety.There won't be enough programs are essential if we want to raise competent, capable money to go around without Measure 28. future generations. Early intervention and early childhood True Life Stories programs have suffered fund reductions repeatedly over the last two years.Program service years have been shortened,services "Bill" went to Oregon's largest institution, Fairview, at ten and cut,services diluted.If measure 28 fails,additional cuts will result remained there until he was twenty-three.After that, he lived in in more program reductions that may force closure of some Salem in group homes for twelve years and later was able to existing struggling programs. move to an apartment with staff support for eleven years. Measure 28 provides for absolutely essential services to our Bill and his wife receive income from social security and from children, the elderly and disabled. We need this temporary wages he earns at a nonprofit work program. solution while our legislators find a way to build a more stable, Bill will lose his residential staff support and his job at the work understandable tax system for the future. Many are not aware program.The loss of his wages and staff support will'result in him that,although we pay heavy income taxes,we actually rank 45th and his wife becoming homeless. nationally in the amount of our overall taxes.Oregonians are at "I've been following instructions and doing everything I possibly the bottom of the barrel in how well we fund our society, in how can.I feel afraid and cheated.Why are they doing this to us?" well we care for our needy.Our children deserve better than that! "Jane"went to a group home in Portland when her mother died in Barbara Kozol,M.S.,O.T.R.,secretary 1985 and her father couldn't take care of her.Now 60 and with no Jackson County Early Intervention Council living family members,Jane has no idea where she will go or who (a, consortium of parents and school district representatives, will care for her when her services are eliminated on February community service agencies and health providers) first,2003.Neither do we.' Not paid for with state or federal dollars Vote Yes:Protect Oregon's Most Vulnerable Citizens. ' (This information famished by Barbara H.Kozol,O.T.R.Secrretary,Jackson (This Information furnished by Jeanne Fan,Board Member,Communities County Early Intervention Council) for Oregonians with Disabilities Pbflticcal Action Committee.) ,I (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 27 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet-Statewide Measures Measure Flo. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION With the passage of Measure 14 in November, Oregonians A report commissioned by Alternatives to Growth Oregon docu- showed a clear support for human rights, a concern that is not ments government spending to subsidize growth in Oregon at shared by the legislature.Critical programs affecting the elderly, over a billion dollars annually(www.AGOregon.org).Government the disabled,children,and others are being cut such that the very is no longer able to provide adequate services because growth things that we as a society have struggled to achieve over many does not pay for itself. Growth demands far more government years are now being abandoned--unless we bite the bullet and services than it pays in increased government revenue. pass Measure 28. Excellent education,police and fire protection and other essential Measure 28 means, as its ballot title says, a temporary income government services are suffering because of growth. tax hike.The price of not paying is that we abandon the people we Taxes should not have to be increased in order to pay for basic care for, our older citizens who contributed to create the world government services.Oregonians won't be assured an adequate we enjoy today,our future workforce in the form of the children of level of essential services—until government makes growth pay our society, and the disabled, whose rights and needs routinely for itself. go unrecognized and unmet. In November,Oregonians said NO to the institutionalized racism if developers paid their own way, tax increases—such as this that had been the shame of our state for 143 years. In January, one—would be unnecessary to have the superior schools, safe Oregonians need to step up again and say NO to the legislature's and stable neighborhoods, and quality of life Oregonians need maneuver to cut benefits for the programs that care for our and deserve. citizens who are in need of assistance. Either taxes must go up or government services must go down Nobody I know likes to pay taxes; but these are taxes that go until elected officials quit diverting over a billion dollars annually directly to benefit the people we know,many of them family mem- of your taxes from your government services toward subsidizing bers or the family members of friends and neighbors.At the heart development. of the matter, one question: chaos, or community? Oregonians After voting no, contact your elected officials and tell them that deserve better than what the legislature is giving us;and here we you want your taxes going toward providing your government have the opportunity to demand our due. services rather than toward subsidizing growth. " For human rights. For fairness. For those we love and care for. (Please note AGO's argument for.) Vote yes on Measure 28. (This information furnished by Sarah Sameh, Alternatives to Growth } (This information furnished by Michael C. Marino, Executive Director, Oregon.) Oregonians for Human Rights.) b (this*am pwGhend for$5001n aaoo►dancs with DRS 251.256.) (This space pumhosed for 6500 M accordance*10 OR$X1.�) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- 1 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 28 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION No on Measure 28 When someone wastes a lot of your money and then has the Quoting from the American Legislative Exchange Council's Crisis nerve to ask for more...what should you say? in State Spending... "If history is any guide, states that try to no no nono respond to slow revenue growth and budget deficits with tax hikes nono no no no will not gain tax revenues; they will lose businesses, jobs and no no no no no families" no no no no no no no no no no The Census Bureau ranks Oregon as the 8th biggest spending no no no no no state in the nation,as percent of the people's personal income. no nono no no Oregon doesn't have a revenue problem, it has a spending no no nono problem. Lawmakers lose our trust when they threaten to: Anyone who has been reading the newspapers knows of the con- let criminals go free tinuing stream of articles about state government's misspending close down our children's schools and waste of millions of taxpayers'dollars.This bad news is the decrease police patrols real story,backed up by official state audit reports. if we do not pass the tax increase. State government has made unbelievably expensive messes Instead: out of the Oregon Health Plan, the Oregon State Lottery. the They should threaten to REFORM PIERS IF WE DO NOT PASS Department of Education and worst of all the Public Employees THE TAX INCREASE! Retirement System which is estimated to having more than a$9.2 billion dollar deficit! They should threaten to STOP THE EXTRAVAGANT PARTIES AT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IF WE DO NOT PASS THE TAX Instead of giving us any meaningful and obvious fiscal reform,the INCREASE! legislature and the governor have decided to suck more money out of the Oregon economy. It's the equivalent of trying to save They should threaten to STOP USING TAXPAYER FUNDS FOR drowning taxpayers by pouring more water on them. ABORTION IF WE DO NOT PASS THE TAX INCREASE! Our economy needs to be revived, not looted. They should threaten to RFti"-OVE ILLEGAL ALIENS FROM You can defend the Oregon economy and Oregon jobs THE OREGON HEALTH PLAN IF WE DO NOT PASS THE TAX g y re f g INCREASE! by voting NO on Measure 28 THEY SHOULD THREATEN TO LIVE WITHIN THEIR MEANS IF Information furnished by Jason D.Williams WE DO NOT PASS THE TAX INCREASE!! Taxpayer Association of Oregon www.oregonwatchdoa.com(503)603-9009 Until the Oregon legislature takes steps to root out waste and inefficiency from the budget, Oregon citizens should be firm in (This information furnished by Jason Williams, Taxpayer Association of withholding more funds. Oregon.) The Constitution Party of Oregon Life,Liberty,Limited Government www.constitutionpartyoregon.org (This inkrmation furnished by Bob Ekstr6m,Constitution Part of.Oregon.) (This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 29 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election'Voters'Pamphlet--Statewide Measures ` Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT I.N OPPOSITION Oregon Citizens for a Sound Economy strongly opposes LEGISLATORS URGE A"NO"VOTE TO INCREASING INCOME ballot measure 28,the"'temporary'income tax increase:'There TAXES. is no question that the Oregon state budget is currently in dismal The Oregon economy needs help! Oregonians have the highest shape with estimates for the next biennium's budget deficit unemployment in America and already pay high income tax. approaching insufficiently high igh Oregonians need responsible state government,not more taxes.billion. But to blame the budget crisis on income tax rates is to misunderstand the pros- State government should not ask for more taxes until Oregonians environment facing Oregon's economy, including its hostile business are back to work and waste and low priority programs are environment and bloated public sector. eliminated. By many statistical measures, including the unemployment During 2002, we worked for five special sessions to protect rate,the Oregon economy ranks dead last in the nation.Instead of raising taxes to penalize further Oregon consumers, essential government services: public education, public safety, businesses and their employees, the state should enact pro- and human resource programs for Oregon's seniors and most growth policies to expand the tax base and increase revenues.To needy. Unfortunately, this tax measure was passed instead of increase personal income taxes on Oregon families at a time prioritizing spending. Increasing taxes maintains non-essential when real incomes have stagnated and job insecurity is on the government spending and stops true reform. Furthermore, this rise is to encourage an exodus of the state's most talented measure could keep Oregon in the recession even longer. entrepreneurs and employees and create an economic death Your "NO" vote for this unnecessary tax increase will not turn spiral as tax rates are continually raised to compensate for prisoners loose, will not increase the size of our classrooms or disappearing jobs. force our senior citizens to choose between rent or food. Such Increasing corporate income taxes would also speed Oregon's scare tactics are not true. What is true is Oregonians have economic disintegration. As finished good prices fall, corporate prioritized their personal spending during this recession and profits have tumbled to historic lows and bankruptcies have state government needs to do the same. increased. Raising the corporate income tax at this time of The following members of your Oregon Legislative Assembly are increased sensitivity to taxes would push businesses—and the committed to changing the way government spends your money. jobs they provide—to neighboring states with far more attractive Your "NO" vote tells state government to evaluate spending tax environments. priorities and to get Oregon's economy back on track. Finally,ballot measure 28 must be defeated because it tails to LEGISLATORS FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY address the problems central to Oregon's economic crisis: chronic mismanagement of the public sector. Over the past Rep.Betsy Close(Albany) decade,the Oregon budget has increased by an astounding 114 Rep.Dan Doyle(Salem) percent. Systemic problems with the Oregon Health Plan and Re Bill Garrard Klamath Falls Public Employees Retirement System will cause the Oregon p• ( ) budget to more than double in the coming decade if serious Rep.Wayne Krieger(Gold Beach) reforms are not undertaken.Ballot measure 28 would allow state government to avoid making the difficult decisions, imperil Rep.Jeff Kropf(Sublimity) Oregon's economy, and bring about a future budget crisis far Rep.Jeff Kruse(Sutheriin) worse than the one we confront today. (This information furnished by Russ Walker,Oregon Director, Citizens For Rep.Cliff Zauner(Woodburn) A Sound Economy.) Sen.Jason A.Atkinson(Jacksonville) Sen.Roger Beyer(Molalla) Sen.Bev Clarno(Bend) Sen.Ted Ferrioli(John Day) Sen.Bill Fisher(Roseburg) Sen.Gary George(Newberg) Sen.Steve Harper(Klamath Falls) Sen.Charles Starr(Hillsboro) (This information furnished by Dan Doyle,Friends of Dan Doyle.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 30 CONTINUED I Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION KRUSE-DOYLE PLAN,NOT NEW TAXES When a recession hits, and your family's income falls, do you Last year,the Legislature had a choice of(A)raising income taxes increase your spending and go further into debt?No.Responsible by 5%to preserve an 8% government growth in a recession or families reduce spending first. ...(B) reduce the spending to unessential government programs. Shouldn't government do the same? The Kruse-Doyle plan proved that lawmakers can balance the Since April of 2001,the Libertarian Party warned that the level of budget without new taxes. state spending is unsustainable and out of control.We toured the Briefly,"Kruse-Doyle"made the following proposals: state warning that the legislature was steering us straight toward • Take back from state agencies the funding for approximately a budget crisis.We hoped we would be wrong,but we weren't. 3,500 budgeted positions that have not yet been filled. We also offered solutions. The Libertarian Party and its candi- • Move the PERS system to accurate mortality tables. dates offered hundreds of specific budget ideas that would • Put a moratorium on state mandates to education including control state spending, protect schools and provide a tax cut. CIM and CAM. Some of our proposals would reduce state spending by $1.7 • Get the state out of the liquor business. billion, closing the budget gap twice over. The savings would • Require the Governor to renegotiate the contracts with the come back to you in a tax cut. public employees unions to either delay pay increases or increase What would you do with your share of a tax cut?Would you rather employee contributions to their benefit package. pay off some credit card bills, help a child through college or • Eliminate programs that are new in this biennium. support a bloated state agency? • Sell a significant portion of the state motor pool. We know there are other places in state government where we Partly due to our lobbying efforts, the legislature decided to let could save you money. For example, Kevin Mannix suggested you vote on whether or not to support big government by raising possible savings in the Oregon Health Plan when he was your taxes.We urge you to vote"NO"on Measure 28. campaigning for Governor. A "NO" vote will force the legislature to finally make the tough me for true government reform.By voting"NO"on this choices required to get a handle on runaway state spending. Now is the time tax increase, your state's legislators will bB able to continue is Voting"NO"will keep more money in your pocket,helping you and review and revise spending priorities while preserving education Your family get through the current recession. A "NO" vote will and the essential services of state government. force the legislature to take another look at many of our ideas, and those of others,which would save money. As the authors of the"Kruse-Doyle Plan"we encourage your"NO" Only the Libertarian Party consistently works to let you keep the vote on this tax increase measure. money you earn and keep government out of your personal life. Representative Jeff Kruse(Sutherlin) Government does not have to grow forever larger and more Representative Dan Doyle(Salem) intrusive.We urge you to vote NO on Measure 28,and to join the (This information furnished by Dan Doyle,Friends of Dan Doyle.) Libertarian Party in demanding fiscal responsibility from our lawmakers and state agencies. ! LIBERTARIAN PARTY 1-800-829-1992 www.lpgregon.ora (This information furnished by Richard P. Burke, Executive Director, Libertarian Party of Oregon.) Ipp I. (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 31 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 28 Arguments ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help the wage-earner by pulling down the wage-payer You cannot further the brotherhood of man by encouraging class hatred. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn. You cannot build character and courage by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves. "Every expansion or increase in the size or purpose of government places an additional strain on the limited resources of its citizens.Excessive taxation adversely affects the State's economy,the cost of doing business, the ability to create jobs,and increases the cost to consumers...We support the reduction of all taxes to a level needed only to maintain minimum government that can protect life,liberty,and property." Oregon Republican Party Platform,amended July 2002 (This information furnished by Perry Atkinson, Chairman, Oregon Republican Party.) (This space purchased for$500 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. 32 Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Voter Information VOTER REGISTRATION VOTE-BY-MAIL Who May Register to Vote As a voter,what do I have to do? You may register to vote for the January 28, 2003, Special Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you between Election if: January 10 and January 14,2003.Inside the packet you will find • You are a citizen of the United States; the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a return envelope.Once you • You will be at least 18 years old by January 7,2003;and vote the ballot, place it in the secrecy envelope and seal it in the pre-addressed return envelope. Be sure you sign the return • You are a resident of Oregon. envelope on the appropriate line.After that just return the ballot How to Register to Vote either by mail or at a designated drop site. To register to vote in the January 28, 2003, election, your com- What if I am uncomfortable voting my ballot at home? pleted voter registration card must be either: Privacy booths are available for you to cast your ballot.There are • Postmarked by January 7,2003; privacy booths at your county elections office and there may be • Delivered to a county elections office by January 7,2003;or others at drop site locations elsewhere in your county.For further • Delivered to any voter registration agency (e.g., DMV) by information,call your county elections official. January 7,2003. What if I make a mistake or need a new ballot? If Your Name, Mailing Address or Political Party Aff iliation If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a mistake Has Changed in marking your ballot, you may call your county elections office If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your name, and request a replacement ballot.One will be mailed to you as mailing address or party affiliation has changed since you last long as you request it by January 23.After that,you may pick it up completed a voter registration card, complete a new voter regis- at the elections office.If you have already mailed your original bal- tration card and mail it to your county elections office. lot before you realize you made a mistake, you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a replacement ballot. If Your Residence Address Has Changed What If my ballot doesn't come? If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your resi- If you are registered to vote and have not received your ballot dence address has changed since you last completed a voter within a week after they are mailed, call your county elections registration card,complete a new voter registration card and mail office.They will check that your voter registration is current.If it is, it to your county elections office. they will mail you a replacement ballot. If you notify your county elections office of your change of resi- What if I have moved and have not updated my registration? dence address after January 7, 2003, you must request that a If you were registered to vote by January 7 but now have a ballot be mailed to you or go to your county elections office to get different address,call your county elections office for instructions your ballot. on how to update your registration and receive a ballot. Where to Obtain a Voter Registration Card Do I have to return my ballot by mail? As of January 1, 2003, a new voter registration form has You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any been mandated by federal law. It is available online at the county elections office or any designated drop site in the state. Secretary of State's web page at The times and locations of drop sites are available at your county http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/other.info/vreg.htm elections office. Wheh must the voted ballot be returned? ------------------------------------------ The voted ballot must be received in any county elections office or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m.on election night.Postmarks Request for Voter Registration Card do not count! (Please Print) What if I forget to sign the return envelope? Generally,your elections office will either return it to,you for sign- ing or they will contact you, if possible, to come to the elections Name: office to sign it.If the return envelope does not get signed before 8:00 p.m.on January 28,the ballot will not be counted. Address: VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES City: If you are unable to vote your ballot without assistance, because of a physical disability or because you are unable to read or write, contact your county elections official.They will provide two per- Zip Code: sons to assist you in voting.In order to assure the county receives your voted ballot by Election Day, contact your county elections office early to arrange for assistance.You may also select some- Telephone: one else of your own choice to assist you. A cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available for Oregonians who cannot read standard print due to a visual or #of forms requested: physical disability. To order a cassette of the Voters'Pamphlet, please contact Independent Living Resources at 503-232-7411. MAIL TO: Office of the Secretary of State Elections Division 141 State Capitol Salem,OR 97310-0722 33 Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information County Elections Offices Baker Douglas Tamara J.Green Doyle Shaver,Jr. Baker County Clerk Douglas County Clerk 1995 3rd St.Suite 150 PO Box 10 Baker City, OR 97814-3398 Roseburg, OR 97470-0004 541-523-8207 TTY 541-523-8208 541-440-4252 Fax 541-440-4408 e-mail:tgreen @bakercounty.org e-mail:elections@ co.douglas.or.us Benton Gilliam James Morales Rena Kennedy Elections Division Gilliam County Clerk 120 NW 4th St. PO Box 427 Corvallis, OR 97330 Condon, OR 97823-0427 541-766-6756 TTY 541-766-6080 Fax 541-766-6757 541-384-2311 Clackamas Grant Sherry Hall Kathy McKinnon Clackamas County Clerk Grant County Clerk Elections Division 201 S.Humbolt St.#290 825 Portland Ave. Canyon City, OR 97820 Gladstone, OR 97027-2195 541-575-1675 TTY 541-575-1675 Fax 541-575-2248 503-655-8510 TTY 503-655-1685 Fax 503-655-8461 e-mail:grantco@oregontrail.net Clatsop . Harney Elections Division Maria Iturriaga PO Box 178, 749 Commercial Harney County Clerk Astoria, OR 97103-0178 Courthouse,450 N.Buena Vista 503-325-8511 TTY 503-325-9307 Fax 503-325-9307 Burns, OR 97720 e-mail:nwilliams @co.clatsop.or.us 541-573-6641 Fax 541-573-8370 http://www.co.clatsop.or.us e-mail:clerk@ co.harney.or.us Columbia http://www.co.harney.or.us Elizabeth (Betty) Huser Hood River Columbia County Clerk Sandra Berry Courthouse, 230 Strand St. Director, Records/Assessment St.Helens,OR 97051-2089 Courthouse,309 State St. 503-397-7214 TTY 503-397-7246 Fax 503-397-7266 Hood River, OR 97031-2093 e-mail:huserb@co.columbia.or.us 541-386-1442 http://www.co.columbia.or.us Coos Jackson Terri L.Turi,CMC Kathy Beckett Coos County Clerk Jackson County Clerk Courthouse,250 N.Baxter St. 1101 W Main St.Suite 201 Coquille, OR 97423-1899 Medford, OR 97501-2369 541-396-3121, Ext.301 TTY 1-800-735-2900 541-774-6148 TTY 541-774-6719 Fax 541-774-6140 Fax 541-396-6551 e-mail:becketks @jacksoncounty.org e-mail:coosclerk @co.coos.or.us http://www.co.jackson.or.us http://www.co.coos.or.us Jefferson Crook Kathy Marston Deanna(Dee) Berman Jefferson County Clerk Crook County Clerk Courthouse Annex A, 66 SE"D"St.Suite C 300 NE Third, Room 23 Madras, OR 97741 Prineville, OR 97754-1919 541-475-4451 TTY 541-475-4451 Fax 541-325-5018 541-447-6553 TTY 541-416-4963 e-mail:kathy.marston @co.jefferson.or.us Curry Josephine Renee Kolen Georgette Brown Curry County Clerk Josephine County Clerk PO Box 746 PO Box 69 Gold Beach, OR 97444 Grants Pass, OR 97528-0203 541-247-3297 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 541-247-6440 541-474-5243 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 541-474-5246 • e-mail:clerk@ co.josephine.or.us Deschutes Nancy Blankenship Klamath Deschutes County Clerk Linda Smith Deschutes Services Bldg. Klamath County Clerk 1340 NW Wall St. 305 Main St. Bend, OR 97701 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-388-6546 TTY 541-385-3203 Fax 541-389-6830 541-883-5134 or 1-800-377-6094 Fax 541-885-6757 e-mail:tiffanyw @deschutes.org e-mail:Ismith@co.klamath.or.us http://www.deschutes.org http://www.co.kiamath.or.us 34 CONTINUED Official 2003 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet--General Information County Elections Offices Lake Sherman Stacie Geaney Linda Cornie Lake County Clerk Sherman County Clerk 513 Center St. PO Box 365 Lakeview, OR 97630-1539 Moro,OR 97039-0365 541-947-6006 TTY 541-947-6007 541-565-3606 Fax 541-565-3312 e-mail:scclerk@sherman.kl2.or.us Lane Annette Newingham Tillamook Chief Deputy County Clerk TAssi O'Neil 135 E.6th Ave. Tillamook County Clerk Eugene, OR 97401 201 Laurel Ave. 541-682-4234 TTY 541-682-4320 Fax 541-682-2303 Tillamook, OR 97141 http://www.co.lane.or.us/elections 503-842-3402 Fax 503-842-1599 e-mail:toneil @co.tillamook.or.us Lincoln http://www.co.tillamook.or.us Dana Jenkins Lincoln County Clerk Umatilla 225 W.Olive St., Room 201 Patti Chapman Newport, OR 97365 Director of Elections 541-265-4131 TTY 541-265-4193 Fax 541-265-4950 PO Box 1227 http://www.co.lincoln.or.us/clerk Pendleton, OR 97801 541-278-6254 Fax 541-278-5467 . Linn e-mail:elections@ co.umatilla.or.us Steve Druckenmiller http://www.co.umatilia.or.us Linn County Clerk 300 SW 4th Union Albany, OR 97321 R.Nellie Bogue-Hibbert 541-967-3831 TTY 541-967-3833 Fax 541-926-5109 Union County Clerk sdruckenmiller @co.linn.or.us 1001 4th St.Suite D LaGrande, OR 97850 Malheur 541-963-1006 Fax 541-963-1013 Deborah R.DeLong e-mail:nhibbert @union-county.org Malheur County Clerk http://www.union county.org 251 "B"St.West, Suite 4 Wallowa Vale, OR 97918 Charlotte McIver 541-473-5151 TTY 541-473-5157 Fax 541-473-5523 Wallowa County Clerk e-mail:ddelong @malheurco.org Wa Wa S.River St., Room 100 http://www.malheurco.org Enterprise,OR 97828-1335 Marion 541-426-4543, Ext. 15 Fax 541-426-5901 Alan H.Davidson e-mail:wcclerk @co.wallowa.or.us Marion County Clerk http://www.co.wallowa.or.us Elections Division Wasco 4263 Commercial St.SE,#300 Karen LeBreton r Salem,OR 97302-3987 Wasco County Clerk 503-588-5041 or 1-800-655-5388 TTY 503-588-5610 Courthouse,511 Washington St. e-mail:elections@ co.marion.or.us The Dalles, OR 97058 http://clerk.co.marion.or.us 541-296-6159 TTY 541-296-6159 Fax 541-298-3607 Morrow e-mail:karenl @co.wasco.or.us Barbara Bloodsworth Washington Morrow County Clerk Ginny Kingsley PO Box 338 Elections Division Heppner, OR 97836-0338 3700 SW Murray Blvd.Suite 101 I! 541-676-5604 TTY 541-676-9061 Beaverton, OR 97005 Multnomah 503-846-5800 TTY 503-846-4598 John Kauffman Wheeler Director of Elections Barbara S.Sitton 1040 SE Morrison St Wheeler County Clerk Portland,OR 97214-2495 PO Box 327 503-988-3720 Fax 503-988-3719 Fossil,OR 97830-0327 e-mail:john.kauffman @co.multnomah.or.us 541-763-2400 TTY 541-763-2401 Fax 541-763-2026 http://www.mcelections.org e-mail:bsitton @ncesd.kl2.or.us Polk Yamhill Linda Dawson Charles Stern Polk County Clerk Yamhill County Clerk Courthouse, Room 201 Courthouse, 535 NE 5th St., Room 119 Dallas, OR 97338-3179 McMinnville, OR 97128-4593 503-623-9217 TTY 503-623-7557 Fax 503-623-0717 503-434-7518 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 503-434-7520 e-mail:dawson.linda @co.polk.or.us e-mail:elections@ co.yamhill.or.us http://www.co.polk.or.us http://www.co.yamhill.or.us/clerk 35 SECRETARY OF STATE NONPROFIT Bill Bradbury CAR-RT SORT State Capitol U.S.Postage Salem,Oregon 97310-0722 Portland,oR Permit No.815 r ? 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