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1996-01-30 - Voters Pamphlet - State �2 Akc: a�! ..kaa ,. INOW ally ...« ..«.' . .. ,wa!w •..,.,sae ..." 1 ,ek. ,*'a V� State of Oregon Special Election—January 30, 1996 Dear Oregon Voter: On January 30, 1996,Oregonians will choose a new United postmarked by January 9.Ballots will be mailed January States Senator in a special vote-by-mail election.All 10-12.Your voted ballot must be received by county registered Oregon voters may participate. elections officials,either by mail or at a designated drop-site, by 8 p.m.,Tuesday,January 30. Postmarks do not count. Six candidates are running.They are nominees of the American, Democrat, Libertarian,Pacific, Republican and It is important that every Oregon voter cast his or her ballot. Socialist parties. No qualified independent candidates filed to Oregon law provides stiff penalties for fraud and undue run. influence.The Secretary of State's office has established a toll-free telephone line(1-800-331-0509)to help process The Voters'Pamphlet lists each candidate who will appear on citizen complaints of election fraud or undue influence. the ballot. Important information also is included about registering to vote,updating your registration,and casting Please take the time to read this Voters'Pamphlet and your mail-in ballot. exercise your right to vote. The Voters'Pamphlet and additional information on this elec- Best, F p tion,including a list of drop-sites and answers to frequently asked questions, is available on the Special Election WEB page.That address is http://www.sos.state.or.us. O IRJ Important:You must be registered to vote no later than - January 9, 1996. Either deliver your registration card to a Phil Keisling *'�R county clerk's office by 5 p.m.that day or make sure it is Secretary of State Ig 6 g Vote-by-Mail Election This Voters'Pamphlet is provided for assistance in casting your vote-by-mail ballot. Photograph of windsurfing on the Columbia River furnished by Tom Ballard. r Official 1996 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR This is a complete listing of candidates for the office of United States Senator for the Using the random alphabet, the candidates will appear on your ballot January 30, 1996 Special Election. Each Candidate listed here has chosen to file a in the following order: statement in the voters' pamphlet and has paid the required $1,000 fee. Vickie Valdez Socialist While the candidates appear in alphabetical order by their last name in this voters' Lou Gold Pacific pamphlet, you will notice that they appear in a different order on your ballot. Ron Wyden Democrat Under a new law,a"random alphabet"is drawn for every election.This random alpha- bet determines the order in which the names of candidates appear on the ballot. Gene Nanni Libertarian The alphabet for the January 30, 1996 Special Election is as follows: Karen E. Shilling American Gordon Smith Republican J, B, T, X, H, D, Z, C, U, I, V, G, M, R, 0, W, Y, P, N, K, F, Q, E,A, S, L NOTE: In the candidate statements that follow, the State of Oregon has attempted to correct spelling errors, but is not responsible for grammar, syntax or inaccuracies. "aa, OCCUPATION: Educator and Activist I have worked for 13 years to protect the last rem- I also support: OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Lecturer, Hants of Oregon's Original Forests.However,I am not *A foreign policy based on peace, respect �II A Siskiyou Action Project; Instructor of Political Science a single issue candidate. Everything is connected. If and fair trade �➢ at Oberlin College and University of Illinois we can't take care of old people,we can't protect old AN 9 tY *Single-payer health care EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Columbia trees. We can't protect the environment without sus- tainable jobs and communities. *Developing kenaf, hemp and agricultural University, Doctoral Candidate; Illinois Institute of "waste"as sources of fuel and fiber Technology,B.S. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Mayor's By converting the money spent on resource extrac If another candidate's voice sounds more sensible, .. g Commission on Citizen Participation,Chicago. bon to forest restoration,we can: support that candidate. If mine sounds best, please *Create meaningful jobs for Oregonians contact the PACIFIC PARTY and help me work with 1 am running for the U.S.Senate because the major *Provide simple and inexpensive protection you to achieve our common good. party candidates, with their million dollar campaigns for drinking water x and political debts to the rich and powerful, ignore all *Restore salmon runs PACIFIC PARTY °5 of us who want something better:A peaceful society *Strengthen rural economies by stopping PO Box 9272 with happy children and a healthy environment. exports of unfinished wood products, Portland,Oregon 97207 Increasing family wage jobs In Oregon The Newt Republican Congress has attacked senior citizens, single mothers, the environment and Ensuring the survival of humans and other Vote Lou Gold and register PACIFIC for peace, LOU GOLD our democratic process. The Democrats have been species requires us to stop clear-cutting and to justice and sustainable communities. ineffective during this onslaught; at best, they seek preserve all old growth. Pacific only to slow this feeding frenzy. (This information fumished by Lou Gold for Senate Committee.) m'fa � OCCUPATION: Restaurateur. vatively at $82 billion per year, this measure alone FOREIGN POLICY ' OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Chiropractor; would balance the budget in three years and have the ° 1 Carpenter. compound effect of reforming campaign financing Provide for the common defense by defending EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Doctor of because special interest lobbies would have no incen- Americans in America. Bring our troops home. Chiropractic,1982,Sherman College;State University five to finance candidates. GENE NANNI WILL HONOR AND DEFEND ,. of New York, 1977-78;Villanova, 1968-70. DEFICIT AND DEBT THE U.S.CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Taxpayer s,• { since 1966. We are getting more government than we can Voluntarism is the foundation of a free society. If -, �•: afford.The deficit is a hidden tax that is being passed government is limited and laws are just, people will FIRST,DO NO HARMI along to our children as inherited debt.Our lack of fis respect each other and the law. I promise to let cal discipline will economically abuse our children.A Oregonians manage their own resources and keep All other political parties want to use government to classic example of taxation without representation. the government off our backs and out of our pockets. control business and personal activities. Only the TERM LIMITS g' Libertarian Party will give control and responsibility of VOTE FOR GENE NANNI FOR U.S.SENATOR all activities back to individuals and communities. No one expects career politicians to lower the cost GENE NANNI of government.I have signed the Term Limits pledge. A CANDIDATE WITH A CONSCIENCE CRIME GENE NANNI CORPORATE WELFARE We need to punish real criminals who harm others Libertarian We have no obligation to subsidize the privileged and damage property. Release those serving sen- few. End all subsidies to business. Estimated conser- tences for crimes with no victims. (This information furnished by Nanni for Senate.) OCCUPATION: Sonographer, Director of Radiologic Balanced Budget: Karen will make sure that our Karen and the American Party best represent the aif Education. children have the same opportunities she had by majority of Oregonians:common-sense,hard working OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Radiologic balancing our federal budget,cutting programs that people. Challenge the entrenched political elite by Technologist;Sonographer. offer hand-outs, while preserving programs that NOT voting for a millionaire, lawyer, or professional EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Registered give a hand up to those in need. politician.The system can only be repaired by replac g Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; American Registry • Campaign Finance & Lobbying: Karen will push ing their kind with regular people. of Radiology Technologists; Oregon Radiologic to remove the excessive influence of big money in Vote for REAL change.Vote American Party! Technologists;AA and AS,Antelope Valley.College. our political and legislative systems. Vote for Karen E.Shilling for US Senator! PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None. Civil Liberties:Karen will reintroduce the concepts of personal freedom and responsibility into our national policies, instead of the "nanny-state"that Karen and her husband of 17 years have two chit- we now have. dren,and have worked real jobs to support their fami- Health Care & Entitlements: Karen will influence ly, just like you. Karen knows the problems people 3 , face,unlike the millionaires,lawyers and professional reform in a way that is more thoughtful than simply politicians who are typical candidates. shifting the burden to private insurance,the middle- _� class and the elderly. Karen and the American Party represent the"radi- States Rights:Karen will reduce the size and intru- r cal middle". She represents citizens who are fed up siveness of the federal government.We don't need with PAC-money dominated campaigns,special inter- the government to tax,then return our money to us, KAREN E. SHILLING est legislation and partisan witch-hunts.She will push after incurring the costs of waste,fraud and bureau- the Senate past the petty bickering that has resulted in American much rhetoric and little substance. cracy. (This information fumished by Karen E.Shilling for U.S. Senate.) 2 Official 1996 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet CANDIDATE STATEMENTS OCCUPATION:Owner,CEO,Smith Frozen Foods Tax Increases? Independence? OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Small Business Gordon Smith: NO Gordon Smith:YES Attorney Gordon opposed the state sales tax,fought for state Gordon isn't a career politician and supports term lim- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Southwestern income tax refunds and will support middle class tax its. Gordon will fight Republican plans to cut student University,J.D.;Brigham Young University,B.S. reductions. loans and the Oregon Health Plan. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Elected He(Smith)worked well at developing consensus State Senator, 1992;President of the Senate, 1995. Congressman Wyden:YES with Democratic leaders without compromising Wyden has voted 16 times to raise taxes, including his principles."(Editorial,Salem Statesman doumal, $„ What's Important in the Senate Race? higher personal taxes, higher gas taxes, and higher 11/16/95) • taxes on seniors who receive social security. ' A Balanced Budget? Congressman Wyden:NO Gordon Smith:YES Welfare Reform? After 15 years inside Washington, Wyden opposes Gordon Smith:YES term limits,has taken$1.5 million from special-interest Gordon's top priority, hands down,is a balanced fed- PACs and out of state interests and has voted 3 times eral budget.Smith balanced our state budget without In Oregon, Gordon passed welfare reform that puts to give himself a pay raise. higher taxes,boosted education funding,and cracked people to work and limits the time people can spend down on crime. on welfare. "Wyden has been the quintessential team player who knows it is necessary to go along to get Congressman Wyden:NO Congressman Wyden: along."(Editorial,Eugene Register Guard(11/15/95) GORDON SMITH After 15 years inside Washington,Wyden has voted 5 Wyden opposes welfare reform, opposes time limits Gordon Smith times against requiring a balanced budget and is rated on welfare benefits and has voted 12 times against Integrity&Independence for Oregon Republican by independent taxpayer groups as one of workfare aimed at putting able-bodied welfare recipi- (This information furnished by Gordon Smith for U.S. Washington DC's"biggest spenders". ents to work. Senator.) OCCUPATION: Director of PROYECTO(Oregon Fair •Regulations for Workplace Safety; •Restoring our environment while helping commu- Share chapter.) •Human and Civil Rights for women, seniors, nities develop and maintain sustainable jobs; OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Executive minorities,the disabled,and the gay community. •Raising the minimum wage; strengthening the Director, Centro LatinoAmericano; College Instructor; right of workers to organize; Migrant Education Consultant;Tutor. I will uohold these principles and will fight for •Campaign finance reform; proportional repre- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Oregon State our American workingReople's interests.I will fight sentation; ``-• University, B.S.;Western Oregon State College, M.A. for the right to sound employment,affordable housing, .Major cuts in defense spending;elimination of the basic health care and a decent education. As your CIA; (pending thesis completion.) Senator,I pledge to support: PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: •A moratorium on nuclear and biological testing. Independence City Council; Independence Cultural •Stopping the export of American jobs (repeal If v Awareness Commission. NAFTA&GATT); on support these ideas, don't throw your vote rr •Job training and placement for youth and adults; away on the same business as usual. Its time for FAMILY:Widow.Children-Breeanna 15,Xola 10 and .Public school education that ensures our students REAL change. Elect VICKIE VALDEZ because you Cesas 2. and I matter. obtain an education allowing them to compete and Socialism's fundamental contributions to excel in today's job market; Learn more about the one political party in Oregon America: •A single-payer health care system--our health looking out for your interests. Contact the Socialist care should be a basic right,not a privilege; Party: (503) 378-7812, (503) 223-4151, http://sun- •Public Education; site.unc.edu./s edu./spc/spo,RIGHTS FOR ALL PEOPLE; p po,PO Box 1391,Lake Grove,OR •Women's Suffrage; •Eliminating tax shelters and loopholes for wealthy 97035. VICKIE VALDEZ •Credit Unions and Consumer Co-operatives; corporations; •Social Security; •No national sales tax; REGISTER SOCIALIST VOTE SOCIALIST Socialist •Minimum Wage; •Emphasis and assistance to small business own- (This information tumished by Campaign to Elect Vickie •Collective Bargaining; ers; Valdez.) OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Former Director, that protects Social Security Yes No Environmental Quality for the pollution Oregon Legal Services for the Elderly; Cofounder, created at his company No Yes Oregon Gray Panthers;University instructor Wrote"Medigap"law to stop shady insurance �s EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: J.D., University of companies from ripping off seniors Yes No Tolerance and Privacy: Oregon School of Law;A.B.,Stanford University Endorsed by the Oregon Voted to raise college tuition in Oregon No Yes Citizens Alliance No Yes PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Congressman, 1981-present; Oregon Board of Proposed making college tuition Says landlords should be able to Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, 1977-79 tax deductible Yes No discriminate in housing No Yes On January 30, Oregon voters have a choice Crime: Supports keeping government out of our between Ron Wyden's mainstream values and Gordon Wrote"Armed Career Criminal Act,"putting reproductive health care choices Yes No Smith's extreme values--between Ron Wyden's under- violent repeat felons behind bars Yes No standing of the problems Oregon families face and the work he's done to help them, and Gordon Smith's Wrote"Consequences in Sentences for Young "As Oregon's Senator,I'll keep fighting for Oregon record of helping himself and his political cronies. Offenders Act"to combat juvenile crime Yes No families to make sure our schools are strong,our streets are safe, and our economy is growing. I The differences in this race are clear: Wrote the law to crack down would be honored to have your support." Wyden Smith on food stamp fraud Yes No —Ron Wyden RON WYDEN Protecting Oregon Families: Led the fight to get federal The Environment: Democrat approval for Oregon's innovative Fought to protect Bull Run and Opal Creek water- welfare reform plan Yes No sheds,protecting our drinking water Yes No (This information tumished by Wyden for Senate.) If you know a person who is sight-impaired or blind, please inform the person that a tape copy of this pamphlet can be obtained by calling Vision Resources for Independent Living (503) 284-3339. 3 Official 1996 January Special Election Voters'Pamphlet INFORMATION VOTER REGISTRATION VOTE-BY MAIL What if 1 have moved and have not updated my registra- tion? If you were registered to vote by January 9 but now have a dif- Who May Register To Vote What is Vote-by-Mail? ferent address, you must go to the county elections office. You may register to vote for the January 30, 1996,election if: Vote-by-Mail is a method of conducting elections. Instead of They will update your voter registration and issue you a ballot using traditional polling laces where voters o to cast ballots that must be voted at the elections office. 1.You are a citizen of the United States, g p g p g 2.You will be at least 18 years old by January 30, 1996; and on election day, a ballot is automatically mailed to each regis- tered voter.The ballot is then voted and returned to the coun- 'Do I have to mail my ballot back? 3.You are a resident of Oregon. ty clerk to be counted. You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any designated drop site in the state. The times and locations of How To Register To Vote When are the ballots mailed to the voters? drop sites will be publicized for each election. To register to vote in the January 30, 1996,election,your com- In Oregon, ballots can legally be mailed any time between the pleted voter registration card must be delivered to a county 20th and 14th days before the election. For state elections the How much postage is required to mail the ballot back? elections office by January 9, 1996. A voter registration card window is narrowed to the 20th to 18th days in order to have Your voted ballot can be returned using a single 320 stamp. received after January 9, 1996, that contains a postmark of more consistency as to when voters will receive their ballots. January 9, 1996, or sooner will be accepted. You also may deliver your completed voter registration card to any Driver When must the voted ballot be returned? and Motor Vehicle Services(DMV)office by January 9, 1996. Who will get ballots? The voted ballot must be received in any county elections Each registered voter will receive a ballot for the U.S. Senate office or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m. on election night. If Your Name,Mailing Address or Political Party Affiliation special election in January. Postmarks do not count! Has Changed If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your name, As a voter,what do I have to do? What if I forget to sign my ballot? mailing address or party affiliation has changed since you last Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you. Inside Generally, your elections office will either return the ballot to completed a voter registration card,complete a new voter reg- the packet you will find the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a you for signing or they will contact you, if possible,to come to istration card and mail it to your county elections office. return envelope.Once you vote the ballot,place it in the secre- the elections office to sign it. If the ballot does not get signed cy envelope and seal it in the pre-addressed return envelope. before 8:00 p.m.on January 30, it will not be counted. Be sure you sign the return envelope on the appropriate If Your Residence Address Has Changed line.After that just return the ballot either by mail or at a des- If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your resi- ignated drop site. Can the public watch the election process? dence.address has changed since you last completed a voteF All steps of the process are open to observation by the public. registration card, complete a new voter registration card and What if I make a mistake? Contact your county elections official to make arrangements. mail it to your county elections office. If you notify your county elections office of your change of res- If you make a mistake you.may call your county elections office When will election results be known? idence address after January 9, 1996, you must go to your and request a replacement ballot.One will be mailed to you as county elections office to vote. long as you request it by January 25.After that you may pick it Ballot counting will not begin until election day.The results that up in person at the elections office.If your ballot is received by are released at 8:00 p.m. election night will include the major- the elections office before you realize you made a mistake,you ity of all the ballots cast. Results will continue to be updated Where to Obtain a Voter Registration Card will not be able to get a replacement ballot because you have through election night until all ballots have been counted. Voter registration cards can be obtained from any county elec already cast a ballot in the election. tions office,most banks and post offices,some state agencies, and are also found in many telephone books. What if my ballot doesn't come? If you are registered to vote and do not receive a ballot, call your county elections office. They will check that your voter registration is current. If it is,they will mail you a replacement ballot. COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICES Baker Curry Jackson Malheur Umatilla Julia Woods Rene6 Kolen Kathy Beckett Deborah R.DeLong Nancy A.Wood Baker County Clerk Curry County Clerk Jackson County Clerk Malheur County Clerk Director of Elections 1995 3rd St. PO Box 746 Courthouse, 10 S.Oakdale 251 °B"St.W.,Courthouse Box 4 PO Box 1227 Baker City,OR 97814-3398 Gold Beach,OR 97444 Medford,OR 97501-2902 Vale,OR 97918 Pendleton,OR 97801 (541)523-8207/C(541)523-8208 (541)247-7011,Ext.223/ (541)776-7181 /C(541)776-7183 (541)473-5151 /C(541)473-5157 (541)278-6254/C(541)278-6257 C(541)247-6440 Jefferson Benton Elaine L.Henderson Marion Union Dan Burk Deschutes Jefferson County Clerk Alan H. Davidson R.Nellie Bogue-Hibbert Dir.Rec/Elections Mary Sue(Susie)Penhollow Marion County Clerk. Union County Clerk Madras,OR 977441 1 Courthouse Deschutes County Clerk Courthouse,75 "C"St. Elections Division 1100°L"Avenue Corvallis,OR 97330 Administration Bldg. (541)475-4451 /C(541)475-4451 4263 Commercial St.SE,#300 LaGrande,OR 97850 (541)757-6756/C(541)757-5646 1130 NW Harriman St. Salem,OR 97302-3987 (541)963-1006 Bend,OR 97701 Josephine (503)588-5041 /C(503)588-5610 Clackamas (541)388-6546/C(541)385-3203 Georgette Brown Wallowa John Kauffman Josephine County Clerk Morrow Charlotte McIver Clackamas County Clerk Douglas PO Box 69 Barbara Bloodsworth Wallowa County Clerk Elections Division Gay Fields Grants Pass,OR 97526-0203 Morrow County Clerk 101 S. River St., Rm 100,Door 16 825 Portland Ave. Douglas County Clerk (541)474-5243/C 1-800-735-2900 PO Box 338 Enterprise,OR 97828-1335 Gladstone,OR 97027-2195 PO Box TO Heppner,OR 97836-0338 (541)426-4543, Ext. 17 (503)655-8510/C(503)655-1685 Roseburg,OR 97470-0004 Klamath (541)676-9061 /C(541)676-9061 (541)440-4252/C(541)440-6092 Bernetha G.Letsch Klamath County Clerk Wasco Clatsop 507 Main St. Multnomah Karen LeBreton Lori Davidson Gilliam Klamath Falls,OR 97601 Vicki Ervin Wasco County Clerk Clatsop County Clerk Rena Kennedy (541)883-5134/C(541)883-5157 Dir./Elections Courthouse,511 Washington St. PO Box 178,749 Commercial Gilliam County Clerk 1040 S.E.Morrison The Dalles,OR 97058 Astoria,OR 97103-0178 Courthouse Lake Portland,OR 97214-2495 (541)296-6159/C(541)296-6159 (503)325-8511 /C(503)325-8511 Condon,OR 97823-0427 Karen O'Connor (503)248-3720/C(503)248-3729 (541)384-2311 Lake County Clerk Washington 513 Center St. Columbia Polk Ginny Kingsley 1579 OR 97630 i kevew, - Elizabeth(Betty)Huser Grant La Linda Dawson Elections Division Columbia County Clerk Kathy McKinnon (541)947-6006/C(541)947-6007 Polk County Clerk 155 N. 1st Ave.,Suite B 10 Courthouse Grant County Clerk Lane Courthouse, Room 201 Hillsboro,OR 97124 St.Helens,OR 97051-2089 PO Box 39 Dallas,OR 97338-3179 (503)648-8670/C(503)693-4598 Div (503)397-3796,Ext.8444/ Canyon City,OR 97820-0039 Annette i (503)623-9217/C(503)623-7557 C(503)397-7246 (541)575-1675/C(541)575-1675 Elections Divission ion 135 E.6th Ave. Wheeler Eugene,OR 97401-2671 Sherman Judy Potter Coos Harney (541)687-4234/C(541)687-4320 Linda Comie Wheeler County Clerk Mary Ann Wilson Dolores Swisher Sherman County Clerk PO Box 327 Coos County Clerk Harney County Clerk Lincoln PO Box 365 Fossil,OR 97830-0327 Courthouse Courthouse,450 N.Buena Vista Dana Jenkins Moro,OR 97039-0365 (541)763-2400 Coquille,OR 97423-1899 Bums,OR 97720 Lincoln County Clerk (541)565-3606 (541)396-3121,Ext.301 / (541)573-6641 225 W.Olive St., Room 201 Yamhill C 541 396-2106 Newport,OR 97365 ( ) (541)265-4131 /C(541)265-4193 Tillamook Charles Stern Hood River - Josephine Veltri Yamhill County Clerk Crook Sandra Berry Linn Tillamook County Clerk Courthouse,535 East 5th St. Deanna(Dee)Berman Dir.Assess/Rec Steven Druckenmiller 201 Laurel Ave. McMinnville,OR 97128-4593 Crook County Clerk Courthouse,309 State St. Linn County Clerk Tillamook,OR 97141 (503)434-7518/C(503)434-7519 300 E.Third,Room 23 Hood River,OR 97031-2093 4th&Broadalbin (503)842-3402 Prineville,OR 97754-1919 (541)386-1442 Albany,OR 97321 (541)447-6553/C(541)447-6553 (541)967-3831 /C(541)967-3833 C Denotes Phone Number for Hearing Impaired 4 9 SECRETARY OF STATE BULK RATE Phil Keisling CAR-RT SORT State Capitol Building U.S.Postage PAID Salem, Oregon 97310-0722 Portland,OR Permit No.815 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER v te: rs 0 p mphlet oF 0 F : � O 1859 STATE OF OREGON SPECIAL ELECTION-JANUARY 30, 1996 Please RECYCLE this pamphlet with your newspapers 0