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Vote-by-Mail Special Election, September 16, 2003
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Oregon Secretary of State
This Voters' Pamphlet is provided for assistance in casting your vote-by-mail ballot.
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BILL BRADBURY � STATE OF OREGON
SECRETARY OF STATE SECRETARY OF STATE
PADDY J.McGU1RE N Y 136 STATE CAPITOL
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE SALEM,OREGON 97310-0722
(503)986-1523
Dear Oregonian,
For one hundred years, Oregon has been a national leader in creating an election system that
encourages voter participation. In 1902, Oregonians approved a ballot measure allowing the people to
pass legislation by initiative and referendum; in 1903, the legislature directed the Secretary of State to
compile a voters'pamphlet;and in 1904, Oregonians by initiative enacted the direct primary and the first
voters'pamphlet was published.
Continuing_the tradition, our unique vote by mail system has increased voter turnout since enacted in
1998, and we are currently implementing improvements under the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002
in order to make voting systems more reliable and voting information more accessible.
These old and new reforms have allowed greater public participation in legislation and greater public
education about the candidates and proposals that will govern us all.Oregon has one of the most active
electorates in the nation, and our voters'pamphlet is one of the most informative in the nation - providing
you with the essential information necessary to make smart decisions about our future.
Oregon's rich history of election reform has created an election system built by and for you, sensitive to
your concerns and ideas.As a result, it is up to you to take advantage of this election system, to make
the choices that will steer our state by voting for what you believe in.
As Harry Truman once said, "It is not the hand that writes the law that holds the destiny of America, it is
the hand that casts the ballot:'
If you are re-registering or registering to vote for the first time, please use the new voter registration card,
available online at www.oregonvotes.org, or request a registration card by mailing in the form on page 9
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 September 16. Remember, the decisions you make with your ballot will affect all of our lives and the
future of our state.
Best wishes,
Bill Bradbury
Oregon Secretary of State
On the cover. One hundred years ago, the Oregon Legislature directed the Secretary of State to produce an
informational packet for each measure presented to Oregon voters. Following that, the first Voters' Pamphlet in
Oregon was for the June 1904 Regular General Election to establish direct nominating elections for United States
Senate candidates. Image of original cover provided by University of Oregon Libraries.
OHiciai 2003 September Special Election Voters'PamphW—Statswide Measures
Measure No. 29
House Joint Resolution 1 8---Referred to the Electorate of Oregon SECTION 3.The Legislative Assembly may enact legis-
by the Legislative Assembly of the 2003 Legislature to be voted latlon to carry out the provisions of this Article.
on at the Special Election, September 16,2003. SECTION 4. This Article supersedes all conflicting
provisions of this Constitution.
BALLOT TITLE lioPARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu-
n shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
rejection at a special election held throughout this state as
provided in section 2, chapter 592, Oregon Laws 2003
(Enrolled House Bill 2651).
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italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
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State of Oregon to incur debt to finance the pension liabilities of
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Legislative Assembly to enact implementing legislation.
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The measure specifies that indebtedness authorized by the
measure is a general obligation of the state, backed by the full
�m js a faith and credit and taxing power of the state,except ad valorem
fait*W tsed�artd t power ofe e3 Btfi taxing power. The measure limits the amount of indebtedness
tIxing;powelr I�ltEr rrr68�s tur�ts;tt� amp t .:tr�ds
tttfte tQ 4?f!e outstanding at any time to one percent of the real market value
of property in the state.
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now. $tat@. OYr the legislature of the 2003 Regular Session.)
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TEXT OF MEASURE
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of
Oregon:
PARAGRAPH J.The Constitution of the State of Oregon is
amended by creating a new Article to be known as Article XI-O,
such Article to read:
ARTICLE XI-O
SECTION 1.(1)In the manner provided by law and notwith-
standing the limitations contained in section 7,Article XI of
this Constitution,the credit of the State of Oregon may be
loaned and Indebtedness incurred to finance the State of
Oregon's pension liabilities.Indebtedness authorized by this
section also may be used to pay costs of issuing or Incurring
indebtedness under this section.
(2)Indebtedness incurred under this section is a general
obligation of the State of Oregon and must contain a direct
promise on behalf of the State of Oregon to pay the principal,
premium,if any,and Interest on that Indebtedness.The State
of Oregon shall pledge its full faith and credit and taxing
power to pay that indebtedness;however,the ad valorem tax-
ing power of the State of Oregon may not be pledged to pay
that indebtedness.The amount of indebtedness authorized
by this section and outstanding at any time may not exceed
one percent of the real market value of all property in the
state.
SECTION 2.Indebtedness incurred under section 1 of this
Article may be refunded with like obligations.
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Official 2003 September Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information
Information
GENERAL WEBSITE
Your official 2003 September Special Election Voters' Pamphlet Most of the information contained in this Voters'Pamphlet is also
provides you with information about Measure 29, 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/sepl62003/Sepl62003.htm
information about vote-by-mail and voter registration, as well as
contact information for county elections officials across the state.
For Measure 29,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 all arguments filed
by proponents and opponents of the measure.The ballot title, Una version en espanol de algunas partes de la Gufa del Elector
estimate of financial impact and explanatory statement for the esta a su disposicion en el portal del Internet cuya direccion
referral were 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 linea 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 29 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 29
Ballot Title........................................................................ 4 Disabled Voter Information.................................................. 9'
Text of Measure............................................................... 4 Vote-by-Mail Information...................................................... 9
Explanatory Statement.................................................... 4 Voter Registration Information............................................. 9
Legislative Argument in Support..................................... 5 County Elections Offices..................................................... 10
Arguments in Favor......................................................... 5
Arguments in Opposition................................................. 8
YOUR VOTED BALLOT MUST BE RETURNED (POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT)TO YOUR
COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE BY ELECTION DAY,TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003.
County Elections Offices are open on election day from 7 a.m.to 8 p.m.
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Official 2003 September Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 29 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
An Important Message from State Treasurer Randall Edwards An Urgent Message from The Coalition for School Funding
With Your Help,We Can Save Millions of Tax Dollars Nowl
Dear Fellow Oregonian, IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR
SCHOOLS PLEASE VOTE YES ON MEASURE 29
As your State Treasurer,it is my job to make fiscally responsible The Coalition for School,Funding Now! is an independent,
decisions about our money and any debts the state incurs. non-partisan voice for Oregon's K-12 public schools.We are a
That is why I asked the Legislature to place Measure 29 on the grassroots statewide organization made up of parents, business
ballot.This Measure will refinance the debt Oregon owes for its leaders, community leaders, education advocates, students,
pension system,saving us more than$1 billion. teachers, school board members and concerned citizens who
believe that each K-12 student in Oregon should have access to
The historically low interest rates we currently are seeing repre- a high quality public education.
sent perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for taxpayers,just
as it is for homeowners who are taking advantage of these rates We advocate for our schools'immediate needs,and for long term
to refinance their mortgages. solutions to Oregon's school funding problems.While Measure 29
As an employer,the State faces a large isn't the ultimate solution to Oregon's school funding problems,it
very 9 debt to the Public will help ease state budget cuts by many millions of dollars.
Employee Retirement System.With your support,I will be able to
issue general obligation bonds to refinance this debt at the lowest Measure 29 will reduce the cost of Oregon's PERS obligation by
cost and the greatest savings. well over a billion dollars over the next twenty years.It does that
by taking advantage of_the current low interest rates, not by
To do that, however, I need your permission. The Oregon hurting people's pensions.The savings will be felt by our state
Constitution requires that 1 get voter approval for these general government(which provides most of the funding for schools)AND
obligation bonds.And we must act quickly,before interest rates go by local school districts.That is money that can go back into the
up.That is why you are voting on Measure 29 now. classroom.
If Measure 29 passes, I Will immediately issue bonds that Measure 29 will not raise taxes.It is something we can all do to
can save all of us more than$1 billion on our PERS obligation help our schools and improve the state's fiscal management.
over the next 20 years. It will also mean immediate savings of Please Vote YES on Measure 29.
$90 million that can help ease our current budget crisis.In a time
when we are facing terrible cuts,this is especially important. (This information furnished by William D. Thorndike, Jr., Coalition For
Measure 29 will not raise your taxes.It will save you money. School Funding Nowl)
Please join me in voting yes on Measure 291
Sincerely,
Randall Edwards
Oregon State Treasurer
(This information furnished by Randall Edwards, Oregon State Treasurer,
Oregon State Treasury.)
(This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OR$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 jhe state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2003 September Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 29 Arguments
LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
MEASURE 29 WILL SAVE TAXPAYERS MONEY Oregon's Business Leaders Support Measure 29
As Oregon has tried to address its budget difficulties over the past It is a well-worn phrase:"Why can't government run more like a
two years,there have been many challenges.But one thing all of business?"In fact, there are many cases when the principles of
us agree on is that we should find ways to reduce costs and make the private sector can improve the government's bottom line and
our tax dollars go further to protect vital services for Oregonians. accountability.Measure 29 is such a case.
That is why we joined our colleagues of both parties to refer With this Measure, government has an opportunity to refinance
Measure 29 to the ballot,and why we are asking you to vote Yes. its debt obligation and save us money.This is a sound financial
The legislature wants to authorize the State Treasurer to issue decision,and that is why we strongly urge our fellow Oregonians
to join us in supporting it.
pension obligation bonds to refinance Oregon's PERS obligation
—a debt the State already owes at an interest rate of 8%.We In the private sector,we are always looking for ways to lower the
have this opportunity to refinance because of the low interest cost of debt in order to re-invest in the core business.That is what
rates available right now. Measure 29 will do for Oregon. By refinancing the debt we all
Just like many homeowners are refinancing their home Mort- owe for the pension system. we can save over a billion dollars,
gages,the State should take advantage of these historically low That money, in turn,can be used on things that will improve the
rates,which can save Oregon more than$1 billion over the next business climate and the lives of Oregonians:education. health
25 years. The money saved will help reduce cuts and protect care and other critical se iry ces.
services that all Oregonians rely on. Measure 29 is especially welcome because:
The question is, How should this debt be refinanced?There are It allows the Treasurer to use the lowest-cost tool for this
two choices: re-financing.
1)General obligation bonds,which are less expensive because It will not raise taxes.
of lower interest rates;or, And it is very carefully written: Measure 29 does not open
any opportunities for abuse. It can only be used for this
2)Certificates of participation, which are more expensive specific,money saving purpose.
because of higher interest rates and insurance costs. Please join Oregon's businesses – large, small, and those in
Because general obligation bonds are less expensive,they pro- between–by voting yes on Measure 29.
vide Oregon more for its money,saving taxpayers approximately Kenneth Thrasher,CEO
$44 million over certificates of participation. Compli
A vote of the people is required to authorize the use of general Lynn Lundquist,President
obligation bonds, so,the legislature referred this matter to the Oregon Business Association
public as Ballot Measure 29.
A YM vote will save Oregon approximately $44 million in Richard Solomon,CPA
costs, and refinancing the PERS obligation can save the (This information furnished by Kenneth Thrasher,CEO,Compli;Richard B.
State more than$1 billion overall. Solomon,CPA;Lynn Lundquist,Oregon Business Association,)
Measure 29 earned overwhelming bipartisan support in the
legislature because it is simple common sense, fiscally
responsible,and a good idea for Oregon.Please join us in voting
Yes on Measure 29.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Senator Roger Beyer President of the Senate
Representative Lane Shetterly Speaker of the House
Representative Joanne Verger Speaker of the House
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the legislature
argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
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(This specs 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.
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Official 2003 September Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 29 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
MEASURE 29 IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT YES ON MEASURE 29:
FOR OREGON'S SENIORS SAVE MONEY,HELP PROTECT SCHOOLS,
By Esther and Hugh Ewart SENIORS AND SERVICES
As older Oregonians,we have been especially troubled by some WITHOUT RAISING TAXES
of the challenges created by our budget crisis.Many of the cuts Across the nation individuals are taking advantage of historic low
have had a terrible impact on Oregon's seniors: interest rates by refinancing their mortgages.Why?Because it will
• Loss of help with prescription medicine that people need to save them many thousands of dollars over the life of their loan.
live; Oregon's state government has the same kind of opportunity with
• Cuts to home assistance that help the elderly maintain an Measure 29.But in this case, it will save us over a 'billion dollars
independent life; –and that's just for a start.
• In some cases,it has meant the loss of their homes.
At the same time, many seniors face limited,fixed incomes.We MEASURE 29:SAVING OVER$1 BILLION
have to be very careful with our money. BY REFINANCING OUR CURRENT PERS DEBT
That is why Measure 29 is so important for senior citizens:it We have all read about the huge shortfall in the Public Employee
will save over a billion dollars that can be applied to critical Retirement System (PERS). With Measure 29, the State
services. Treasurer will be able to issue General Obligation Bonds that
will in effect re-finance the PERS debt,saving over$1 billion over
And Measure 29 will do so without raising a penny in taxes In the next twenty four years.That won't increase the money we
fact,it will lower the amount of debt we are all responsible for by owe – it will actually decrease our debt by saving tremendous
taking advantage of low interest rates. And while Measure 29 amounts of interest. And Measure 29 won't harm a single
refinances Oregon's public pension obligation, it will not harm a person's pension.
penny of any senior's retirement.That is important. MEASURE 29:HELPING SCHOOLS,SENIORS
Finally, we can be confident that Measure 29 doesn't open the AND OTHER CRITICAL SERVICES
door to any future problems or mischief.It is very carefully drawn The savings from Measure 29 is money that would otherwise
as a one-time-only money saving device. It does not allow the have to be paid by every state and local government agency,
issuance of any other bonds without a vote of the people. including every school district in Oregon.That means more des-
Measure 29 is a very good deal for all Oregonians. perately needed funding for our classrooms, senior services,
But it Is a Yes vote that Oregon's seniors should feel health care, mental health care and other critical services–all
especially good about casting. without raising state or local taxes.
(This information furnished by Esther Ewart,Hugh Ewart.) WHY DO WE HAVE TO VOTE ON MEASURE 294
The most cost effective way to refinance our public debt is
through general obligation bonds, which requires a technical
change to the Oregon Constitution.Without Measure 29,we will
have to use more expensive methods.
As voters,we sometimes face difficult choices on the ballot.nk
isn't one of them.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 29
"It's a sensible plan that should result in substantial
savings..."
The Register-Guard,July 21,2003.
(This information furnished by J.Kevin McAuliffe, Committee to Save Us
Money.)
(This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This specie purchased for$500 in accordance with DRS 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.
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Official 2003 September Special Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 29 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION, ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
DON'T USE CREDIT CARDS TO PAY OREGON'S BILLS The PEAS is bankrupting our state, forcing school closures,
VOTE"NO"ON BALLOT MEASURE 29 causing loss of care for the mentally and physical impaired and
• PAYING BILLS WITH A CREDIT CARD driving business elsewhere.
During a severe spending crisis,do we want to give politicians a The Oregon Public Employees Union created this scheme,the
new credit card to pay off Oregon's PEAS debt?A card that will PEAS retirement system,whereby all persons who could control
take a generation to pay off and and will only be paid with new it,the Governor,the Legislators and Judges are members.PEAS
taxes?A card with a balance that can increase along with your has created a chasm in this state between"they,who receive it"
property values - All to ensure that Oregon's public employees and"us,who pay for it".
enjoy a retirement plan that's probably better than the one you With some 260,000+ members and control of our govern-
have?That's what Ballot Measure 29 does. ments, PEAS is a formidable political force making it impossible
• A TAX TRAP for real reform.In 1994,the voters passed Measure No.8,which
would have limited the PEAS pensions. The Oregon Public
Measure 29 is a new tax. Supporters say it will save money by Employees Union challenged the people's vote in the State
refinancing some of the state's PEAS debt at lower interest rates. Supreme Court. The court and the Attorney General, repre-
But the legislature will simply squander any savings realized, senting the voters,were all members of PEAS.It is little wonder,
leaving you and your children holding the bag for billions of that the we lost.
dollars.Where will this money come from?Answer:NEW TAXES, PEAS pensions running as high as 130% of salary, annual
money you could have put toward your own retirement. Higher increases,subsidized health and dental insurance making it one
taxes will also make it harder to build future support for schools, of the most expensive pensions in the nation.Some of the PEAS
the elderly and public safety.Low interest rates are simply the bait members are retiring at an early age, then rehired back to their
used in this clever tax trap–Don't be fooled. old job, thereby taking jobs way from people, who are in real
• SPENDING REFORM IS A BETTER ANSWER need.
State spending is growing at an unsustainable rate, faster,than Recently our school district with others issued 1.8 billion in
personal income.Little accountability exists-There are no outside PEAS debt bonds without a notice, hearing or vote.Measure 29
audits of most state agencies, no formalized systems of zero- is asking you to approve an additional 2 to 5 billion more in PEAS
based budgeting and no systematic cost controls. Meanwhile, debt bonds. All this just to put another band-aid on the PEAS
state assets like the SAIF corporation could be sold to retire hemorrhaging financial condition.
billions in debt. PEAS itself could be terminated for current Our government's betrayal and lack of empathy towards its
workers and replaced with k-style plans, like the ones many citizen has to be stopped.By voting NOI on Measure 29,you can
Oregonians already have.Through ugh spending reform,we can use start the process.
savings to retire Oregon's PEAS debt over time.Don't mortgage
your children's future.Vote NO on Measure 29. P.S.PEAS pensions are state tax exempt and will not be paying
Force legislators to institute spending reform NOW. their fair share of this bond.
Don't give them a new credit card! (This information furnished by J.F.'Mac-Macdonald.)
VOTE"NO"ON MEASURE 29.
(This information furnished by Richard P. Burke, Libertarian Party of
Oregon.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2003 September 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 September 16, 2003, Special Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you between
Election if: August 29 and September 2,2003.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 September 16,2003;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 September 16,2003,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 August 26,2003; privacy booths at your county elections office and there may be
• Delivered to a county elections office by August 26,2003;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.
August 26,2003. What If t make a mistake or need a new ballot?
If Your Name, Mailing Address or Political Party Affiliation 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 September 11.After that,you may pick
completed a voter registration card,complete a new voter regis- d up at the elections office.If you have already mailed your original
tration card and mail it to your county elections office. ballot 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
it to your county elections office. office.They will check that your voter registration is current.If it is,
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 August 26, 2003, you must request that a If you were registered to vote by August 26 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
Secretary of State's web page at county elections office or any designated drop site in the state.
http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/other.info/vrog.htm The times and locations of drop sites are available at your county
elections office.
When 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 ff 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 9et signed before
8:00 p.m,on September 16,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
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County Elections Offices
Baker Douglas
Tamara J.Green Barbara E.Nielsen
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
Clackamas County Clerk Kathy McKinnon
Elections Division Grant County Clerk
825 Portland Ave. 201 S.Humbolt, Suite 290
Gladstone,OR 97027 Canyon City, OR 97820-0039
503-655-8510 TTY 503-655-1685 Fax 503-655-8461 541-575-1675 TTY 541-575-1675 Fax 541-575-2248
e-mail:elections @co.clackamas.or.us e-mail:grantco @oregontrail.net
hftp://www.co.clackamas.or.us/elections
Harney
Clatsop Maria Iturriaga
Elections Division Harney County Clerk
PO Box 178 Courthouse, 450 N.Buena Vista
Astoria, OR 97103-0178 Burns,OR 97720
503-325-8511 TTY 503-325-9307 Fax 503-325-9307 541-573-6641 Fax 541-573-8370
e-mail:nwilliams @co.clatsop.or.us e-mail:clerk @co.harney.or.us
http://www.co.clatsop.or.us http://www.co.harney.or.us
Columbia Hood River
Elizabeth (Betty) Huser Sandra Berry
Columbia County Clerk Director, Records/Assessment
Courthouse,230 Strand St. 601 State St.
St.Helens,OR 97051-2089 Hood River, OR 97031
503-397-7214 TTY 503-397-7246 Fax 503-397-7266 541-386-1442
e-mail:huserb@co.columbia.or.us
http://www.co.columbia.or.us Jackson
Coos Kathy Beckett
Terri L.Turi,CMC Jackson County Clerk
Coos County Clerk 1101 W Main St.Suite 201 ,
Courthouse,250 N.Baxter Medford, OR 97501-2369
Coquille,OR 97423-1899 541-774-6148 TTY 541-774-6719 Fax 541-774-6140
541-396-3121, Ext.301 TTY 1-800-735-2900 e-mail:becketks @jacksoncounty.org
Fax 541-396-6551 http://www.co.jackson.or.us
e-mail:electionsOco.coos.or.us
http://www.co.coos.or.us Jefferson
Kathy Marston
Crook Jefferson County Clerk
Deanna(Dee)Berman 66 SE"D"St.Suite C
Crook County Clerk Madras,OR 97741
300 NE Third, Room 23 541-475-4451 TTY 541-475-4451 Fax 541-325-5018
Prineville,OR 97754-1919 e-mail:kathy.marston @co.jefferson.or.us
541-447-6553 TTY 541-416-4963
Josephine
Curry Georgette Brown
Renea Kolen Josephine County Clerk
Curry County Clerk PO Box 69
PO Box 746 Grants Pass,OR 97528-0203
Gold Beach, OR 97444 541-474-5243 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 541-474-5246
541-247-3297 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 541-247-6440 e-mail:clerk@ co.josephine.or.us
Deschutes Klamath
Nancy Blankenship Linda Smith
Deschutes County Clerk Klamath Count Clerk
Deschutes Services Bldg. y
1340 NW Wall 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:elections @deschutes.org e-mail:Ismith@co.klamath.or.us
http://www.deschutes.org http://www.co.ldamath.or.us
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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
Lane e-mail:scclerk@sherman.kl2.or.us
Annette Newingham Tillamook
Chief Deputy County Clerk Tassi O'Neil
135 E.6th Ave. Tillamook County Clerk
Eugene,OR 97401-2671 201 Laurel Ave.
541-682-4234 TTY 541-682-4320 Fax 541-682-2303 Tillamook, OR 97141
http:/Avww.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.lincoin.or.us/clerk Pendleton,OR 97801
541-278-6254 Fax 541-278-5467
Linn e-mail:pattic @co.umatilla.or.us
Steve Druckenmiller http://www.co.umatilla.or.us
Linn County Clerk
300 SW 4th Ave. 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 71006 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
Vale,OR 97918 Wallowa
541-473-5151 TTY 541-473-5157 Fax 541-473-5523 Charlotte McIver
e-mail:ddelong @malheurco.org Wallowa County Clerk
http://www.malheurco.org 101 S.River St., Room 100, Door 16
Enterprise,OR 97828-1335
Marion 541-426-4543, Ext.15 Fax 541-426-5901
Alan H.Davidson e-mail:wcclerk0co.wallowa.or.us
Marion County Clerk http://www.co.wallowa.or.us
Elections Division Wasco
4263 Commercial St.SE,#300 Karen LeBreton Coats
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 thous, 51 9Was
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 Ginn Kingsley
PO Box ,O Elections iviion
541-67 - 60 97836-0338 3700 SW Murray Blvd.Suite 101
541-676-5604 TTY 541-676-9061 Beaverton, OR 97005
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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 27
PO Box 3
503-988-3720 Fax 503-988-3719 Fossil, 3 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
Valerie Unger Charles Stern
Polk County Clerk Yamhill County Clerk
850 Main St. 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:unger.valerie®co.polk.or.us e-mail:elections@ co.yamhill.or.us
http://www.co.polk.or.us http://www.co.yamhill.or.us/clerk
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