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1996-05-21 - Voters Pamphlet - County
Deschutes Count y Voters ' Pamphlet Primary Election, May 21 , 1996 Deschutes County Clerk I I I I I I'I I Smith Rock State Park from Asterisk Pass--Photo Courtesy of Diane Kulpinski,The Bulletin ATTENTION This is the beginning of your county voters' pamphlet. The county portion of this joint voters' pamphlet is inserted in the center of the state portion.Each page of the county voters' pamphlet is clearly marked with a black bar on the outside edge.All information contained in the county portion of this pamphlet has been assembled and printed by your Deschutes County Clerk. Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet REMEMBER TO VOTE ON MAY 21 . POLLS ARE OPEN 7AMm8PM SEE POLLING PLACE LIST ON PAGE 9-21 1`JTES c0 LIJ Office of the County Clerk 0 ::. Administration Bldg., 1130 N.W.Harriman, Bend,Oregon 97701 (503)388-6544 Mary Sue"Susie"Penhollow.County Clerk Dear Deschutes County Voter: At the May 21, 1996 Primary Election, you will be asked to make many important choices. This Voters' Pamphlet is a cooperative effort between the Deschutes County Clerk and the Secretary of State.' It is provided to help you become a well informed voter as you cast your ballot on May 21st. In this pamphlet you will find a Sample Ballot, which lists all of the candidates and measures on the ballot, actual texts of the various measures, explanatory statements designed to provide you with impartial and fair information, and paid arguments for or against certain measures. Each candidate had the opportunity to submit a picture and statement regarding his/her candidacy. The names of the candidates will appear in a random alphabet on your ballot. There is an alphabetical index of local candidates and measures for Deschutes County on Page 9-24. Please remember, you will not vote on every office or measure in this pamphlet. Your .ballot will contain only those issues for which you are eligible to vote - based on where' you live and your political party. Feel free to take the sample ballot to help you at the polls. If you have any questions about the elections process, please call me at 388-6544. Sincerely, Mary Sue "Susie" Penhollow , Deschutes County Clerk Quality Services Performed with Pride Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from County Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Local Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Local Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13 Sample Ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Polling Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Voting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Index (Local Measures and Candidates for Deschutes County) . . . . .9-24 ■ QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING? Call your Deschutes County Clerk's Office at 388-6547. REMEMBER! Absentee Ballots must be received in the Deschutes County Clerk's Office by 8:00 p.m., May 21 , 1996. 9-4 Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District Lazy River Special Road District Measure No. 9-29 Measure No. 9-30 BALLOT TITLE BALLOT TITLE sISTl "0 AMR$HER i"j* EASUftETO ESTABLISH tvEwTAX RASE QUESTION. Shall the La River Special Road District establlsh a new tax base of$25,000.00 effective for the ( : Shall Sisters a[lrip Sti�if�rrfl�n Fora�tict i sca€year 1996.97? Es#abli a to c base of$I�?*1M,beer€n-�T t l#te 19t r SUMMARY: On November 2,1976,a tax base was es- 1997 fi"€yea ablished b the district's electors in the amount of 5,000.00.giince that time,the district has been operat a trig on tax lev of the 6%annual increase above such StIMMARY::A tax'We, wind by Art€cle"X-1 Ss tax base as allowed by law. Our current tax base Is fan 11,ofth6Orego606n6 : n Th6ourrenttaxb 10,740.00, from which an annual bank payment of ie$�A;�,The newel staon.luly 1,tg96. $+000,00 is required on a loan made for the improve- ment of Lazy River Dr€ve, which is now badly deter€o- I't1e nor tax.laase 11i1t:the df$�t iyflrtttf�ll1 tt _rated,The approval of this measure would authorize the bons.• he "district to tax properties within the district for only as much bod of the$25,000.00 as is deemed absolutely necessary by ployeea e"Is fcded to`;borlrip#y w€ t cur- the Commissioners for road maintenance and Irolected rent � IT aftd�r star Grits" 'Fhb penses, including materials such as grave/cinders, wilt l f�pr: lr�rt t i tpur�s o or,, ft spite whatever materials necessary for repair of Lazy River "tile tax base wl€i,be auject to:#te lim€ts of Artid prive,services such as snow plowing and road grading, insuranoe,operating expenses, maintenance repairs to XI, Sectforc 1 t#� of fibs ltra� `x(Ar f�fb� the pF � railer,and general operatilrf .expenses.Proper road posed t � t f'ris mance cannot be accomplished within ourpr�rit lect€c3ria cif"f far u� rharit "y 31sx bee;as.the funds available After the benk fiayment sir@ grossly inadequate for the,above purposes. IOtis tax levy will not, pursuant to $ad. 11b Article XI, Oiagon Constitution,reduce pro erty tax collections for EXPLANATORY STATEMENT other governmental units at this lime,It is subject to the general governmental limits established by Measure 5. The Board of Directors of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District has proposed an updated tax base for the fire district. The proposed updated tax base funds will be allocated for two purposes. The fire EXPLANATORY STATEMENT district presently has three full-time firemedics that each The Lazy River Special Board District was formed in 1976 cover a twenty four hour shift during a three day period. and a$5,000.00.tax base was established at that time.Since With the addition of four more firemedics,ambulance and then,through the years,this district has been operating within this tax base with only an annual increase of 6%as allowed by fire equipment can be dispatched from the station imme- law.There are approximately 7 miles of roads within the district, diately This is needed to comply with current federal safety of which Lazy River Drive comprises one mile and 7/10's.Dur- standards and improve emergency response times. ing this time there have been inadequate funds to maintain the Second,the fire district has a rapidly expanding rum- other roads in the district,and they have received no noticeable p Y P 9 maintenance of any kind with the exception of occasional grad- ber of homes and businesses which require the continued ing and snow removal when needed.Some of these roads are upgrade and replacement of fire equipment. An average in dire need of cinders. interface fire engine that can be utilized for both structure In 1991,oil mat was done on Lazy River Drive and within three months thereafter, the roadway began to break up and and wildland firefighting operations costs$200,000 to pur- deteriorate badly.No legal recourse was available,so what re- chase and additional amounts for equipment. pairs could be made within our budget were done,but the road The present fire district tax base is$524,000 and cov- is still in very bad shape and getting worse each day with pot- holes, wash-outs,break-ups,etc.To do the original oil mat work, a loan was made through the bank upon which there is approxi- trict operations. The fire district has no bonded debt and mately$32,000.00 still due,payable$5,000.00 annually,includ- instead relies on the yearly budget to provide for equip- ing interest.The present tax base is at$10,749.00,and deduct- ment purchases and the main firestation which is being ing said bank payment of$5,000.00,leaves the district with very little funds with which to maintain the roads, after payment of paid for through a local bank lease purchase agreement. insurance, grader maintenance, materials, supplies and gen- The present fire district tax rate of $1.52 per thou- eral operating expenses. sand is the lowest tax base rate of any fire district in The passage of this measure to increase our existing tax Deschutes County that is providing fire and ambulance base is very important as the district cannot continue to repair tY P 9 these roads with only a few volunteers as has been done in the service. past,and without adequate funds the roads will continue to de- teriorate. It is also very important that the roads be passable for emergency vehicles when and if needed by the residents.The cost to the taxpayers by the passage of this measure is unable to be determined at this time,as the new assessed valuation of the district for the fiscal year 1996-97 is not now available. How- ever,the properties in the district will only be taxed for what is absolutely necessary within the new tax base to maintain the roads in good condition. Submitted by Greg Brown,Chairman,Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Submitted by Glenn W.Downey,Phyllis Downey,Vernetta Minton, Fire Protection District Commissioners,Lazy River Special Road District NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. 9-5 CONTI N U ED4 Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet La Pine Park And Recreation District School District No. 6 (Sisters) Measure No. 9-31 Measure No. 9-32 BALLOT TITLE BALLOT TITLE TO"SS ASLtsH AUX BAS., SCHOO DII T R�{ ENERAL t At r at 08LIGAbO s0NW ODES 01* Shall tMa.i''►,ne Park grid f ecreation pis= tri!ct be eUthditi0d etex base cif.$94,t bE?.66 effective in GIUES'If"It)N: Shall the p strict"be au#iiorized tb'tx�n the 1f398.191fiacai years tract a general obligation bonded debtednesa in amount not"to exceed $5,500, 10. I# the titarids ere' approved,they will be ayabie from faeces on pro B[»N t Approval of this rriaasure would authorize or roperty ownership#hat are�r sub�ec#to A Pimcts the pi6triret tO raise$94,000,beginning with fiscai'year of action 11 b,Article Xi of the Qregon Constitution 990-W?. i hi$arrrount of money would allow the district SUMMARY: Measure authorizes the.plstnct t© to meet the oWing expenses of the district including: not to exceed $5,500,0413 general"abiic�atron bQn� main#erti!tl ,rr teria arrd sup}Iles,Salarie$,utilities Proceeds would be used to coat teuct;furnish aril: atp an.addition t4 the elementary schooh,purchase rmprov '.. and praclra►rrs meats and euiprnent,including cernputs,textkt€� s," Tile aisttiGt faCItiy has no 1,ax base. The proposed' vocational a ucation and livirtc skills egrri lnen#° pleke district safety,energy oreuatrr j Other tax base'would raW .94;000 in the 199ti-97 tax year. remodeling and facility tmprovertrent W etc�i This would resuit in art estimated tax rate of 29:21 cents purchase options under existing equt " per thousand dollar$ cif rafuation. The,estimated"tax refinance a real property acquisition,andvi Incidental thereto,'including costs of issuance.; oast for#his"meaisure Is en ESTIMATE only, based an would mature in not to exceed 15 years, t#3�lriipn ew � cn the gnun#y $ saC e 0 t� f rrlats tax base 3s t ubj ettr the writs 6f 8ectron 11 b,.Are Estof'th Oro,gon;Gonstitcr n .The.revertcte$will EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ire used;;exclustVe1y for other 00V611176 jeCrtaI purposes. Sisters Schools are running out of room! The Middle/High School will open its doors this fall to over 600 students,50 students over capacity. The EI- Pf irpose$ lirtd to park and reorea#lorl purposes.. ementary School will welcome 560 students this tall,nearing its capacity of 600 students.District-wide,the number of students in our schools has grown 39%over the last four years. Failure to act now results in crowded class- rooms,overcrowded core facilities,fewer textbooks/instructional materials, and deterioration of district programs,facilities,and equipment. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Background: A school board appointed Long Range Planning Committee met for over two years to study and provide recommendations regarding the La Pine Park and Recreation District was formed on district's future building,equipment,and maintenance needs'This commit- March 27, 1990,without a tax base. Since that time,the tee met with community groups,hosted public forums,and brought in spe- cialists to compile data and generate ideas. The result is a plan of action District has acquired the land and buildings on Finley Butte addressing the space,equipment,and maintenance needs which solves the Road,and the land and the Old White School on Hunting- problem. ton Road,which collapsed due to heavy snow in 1993. The Problem: At the resent time,the buildings land on Finley Sisters Middle/High School exceeds capacity this coming fall. P 9 y • Sisters Elementary School rapidly nearing capacity of 600 students. Butte Road are being utilized for Day Care, Aerobics •Studentgrowth projected to continue at about 5%yearly into the next century. Classes,Square Dancing, League Baseball and other ' Computer Lab facility and equipment at the elementary inadequate. 4 9 9 • Purchase of textbooks,equipment,and identified capital projects delayed recreational and educational functions. Where the Old due to dwindling funding. White School was located,a multifaceted community build- • Physical Plant not properly maintained due to insufficient revenue. in is being built. With the exception of the Da Care per- The Proposed solution: g g p y P • Build,equip,and furnish eight(8)classrooms and amedia/technology sonnel, the District has no employees to administer the center at the present elementary school to house students K-6. ` District's recreational facilities, programs and arks,fora •Remodel the Intermediate and Administrative Buildings to house students 7-8. P 9 p • Provide HVAC remodel and upgrade for both buildings. community of 15,000. The District's money presently •Provide needed improvements in computer technology and communications comes from fund raising activities,donations, grants,and . puc hase sufficient textbooks district-wide. facility rentals. • Upgrade technology equipment at high school. a of this measure would authorize a tax base • Fund identified major maintenance projects. Passage • Install needed safety and energy conservation projects. of$94,000. This would provide funds to hire an executive • Pay for land transfer for future growth. director to manage the Park and Recreation District and • Exercise purchase options on lease agreements. The Result: The result is a K-6 elementary school and a 7-8 middle school its programs,and to meet the expenses of the district,which at the downtown campus with 9-12 students at the high school. This pro- include maintenance, utilities,Supplies and programs. vides the middle school students with a program equal to what they cue- rently experience at the middle/high school as well as the needed separate identity with a staff responsible solely to them and their needs. These up- dated facilities are projected to accommodate growth through the year 2004 if combined with a year round calendar grades K-8. Completion of the building and maintenance projects,purchase of textbooks,and upgrade of technology equipment enables the district to maintain the investment in the physical plant as well as deliver a better education to our students. The Cost:The proposed construction and furnishing at the elementary cam- pus would cost$3.5 million with the remaining$2 million dedicated to equip- ment and textbook purchases,and identified maintenance and capital out- lay projects. This debt would be paid back over a 15-year period. The tax rate would be approximately$.46 per thousand of assessed evaluation which amounts to a total cost per year of$46 for a$100,000 home. Submitted by Edward S.Claypool,La Pine Park and Recreation District Submitted by Earl P.Armbruster,Sisters School District NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. 9-6 CONTINUED- Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet City of Redmond Measure No. 9-33 BALLOT TITLE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR A Y TOW.SiRiAL LEVY FOR THE CITY SAFE STREETS FOR A HEALTHY REDMOND t E0"�►Ni Shell Red Mond 1 $8 000 outside the tax taaw rtrtually,betjinning 1T97, c€five years to Neighbors for Safe Streets urges you to support the rrnpresv " rteriaUcollector streets,• upcoming $4.0 million Streets Levy. Over the past few S 0IbA # Rl"." Rapid growth"has increased traffic con- years our limited street funds have not been sufficient to fl%ts,16600 en uehides,.pedestrians grid bi costs on keep pace with our growth. In public hearings, Redmond Red0ibriditt�edafskollecto€s. rhts#Undin w1wallowfor citizens have emphatically called for action to improve our nest y repairs and,i��ments tcttiese streets, to be# roe Include but are not limit, collector and arterial streets. This levy is aimed at improv- ,ff �n,�tflr#, t1t,23rd;Mtplej ing those streets that will have the greatest impact on �e drove rs wig ease trAffic,dreutat�l Redmond's safety and livability. end i safe separation of destrians,bloycFlStS Safety is our primary concern for pedestrians,motor- and rnrtor irehlcles particularry for children wattling to fists, and bicyclists. Man of these streets do not have schaolt#qr other ac fvt s. Y Y Thts lerty rs-part of an"ove€all financing package which sidewalks and curbs. Others are too narrow,and are un- M,U I s sterns development charges,local improi safe, with potholes and crumbling pavement. We have ment, � ,ui ri"rOnewal mantes,;and subdivision especially serious concerns for the safety of our children ltrtpact`fls' ° as they walk to and from school and other activities. This'10�autho€fe$ tfte City of Redmond to .levy $4,000, vier a five year period, In addition to safety, we acutely need more efficient This levy uv1H loot,un r Or on Constitutional provi- connections to improve traffic flow between neighborhoods, sfons,reduce proparty^tact co ections for other ovem- shopping,and places of employment. This levy addresses Mental units at.this�e":The initial tax refs is esimated that need. to be$1,72 thouirtd of assessed valuation, This Safe,efficient traffic flow is also critical to Redmond's mite sh*Wd�tne eesh year,app€oximately to$q.98 in thefifth.yea#r. The flub}lctta:the general govern- economic health. Today, due to the failing condition of mental limits establis b NTeasurB 5. Airport Way, there are strict weight limits on it. This se- verely restricts truck access to our vital industrial park, where an increasing number of Redmond's jobs are lo- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT cated. With Levy passage,this key road will be strength- This measure is submitted to the voters by the Redmond ened. City Council. Approval of this measure would authorize the City Redmond citizens have made it clear that new devel- to levy a total of$4,000,000 over a five year period($800,000 opment must pay its fair share of such improvement costs. per year) in order to repair and improve collector and arterial The City Council has therefore adopted a reasonable fund- streeMany streets do not have curbs and sidewalks and are de- ing strategy that places 62% of the cost burden on new teriorating to an unsafe condition. This levy would allow streets development, through increased Systems Development to be brought up to a safe standard for motorists,cyclists and Charges. The proposed Levy will provide an additional pedestrians. Additional street connections would be made be- 13%, and the remaining 25% will come from other City tween neighborhoods, schools and shopping. This will allow funds,State transportation funds,and Local Improvement safer pedestrian passage for our citizens and, in particular,for Districts(LID's). our school children. The availability of Funds for street improvements has been Unless we take action now,things can only get worse. limited in the past few years. Revenues from timber receipts are We urge your support of this vital Streets Levy. It is a down sharply. In addition to a relative decline in revenues,the sound investment in A SAFE AND HEALTHY FUTURE for overall condition of City's arterials and collectors has worsened. Redmond! Many County roads have now been annexed to the City. These roads have an inadequate base and are too narrow. Because of increased use and the toll of harsh weather,some of these roads are deteriorating rapidly. (This information furnished by Bob Riggs, The City of Redmond recognizes that fees(System Devel- Neighbors for Safe Streets.) opment Charges or SDC s)paid by development for construc- tion of streets has historically been inadequate to fund compre- hensive improvements. The City is simultaneously taking steps to update these charges. Increased development fees together with levy funds will allow the City to catch up with the increased traffic demands brought on by growth and to repair substandard streets within a reasonable time. The City has developed a list of thirteen top priority street repair projects to be partially funded by this street levy. These streets include: 1.Obsidian (23rd-35th),2. 23rd (Obsidian to Salmon), 3.Airport Way, 4. 27th (Canal to Salmon), 5.Yew Avenue(Interchange to Canal),6. NW 10th(Maple to Quince), 7. NW Maple(10th to Hwy 97), 8.Quartz(Canal to 17th),9. Quartz(17th to 23rd), 10. Quartz(23rd to 27th), 11. Sisters NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST THIS Avenue(Airport Way to Hwy 126),12.S.Canal Blvd.(Salmon to MEASURE W E R E FILED. Yew),13. Rimrock(Highland to Antler). Other funding sources will be used in conjunction with levy funds and development fees The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by to pay the total project cost. Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of Submitted by Jerry Thackery,City of Redmond any statement made in the argument. 9-7 CONTINUED-* Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet Administrative School District No. 1 Measure No. 9-34 BALLOT TITLE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR GENERAL OBLIGATION.BOND AUTHORIZA 110N 4',l!UESTION: Shalt the District be authorized, ,c Dear Citizens, Erect a general obligation bonded indebtedness in an amount trot to exceed$x8,600,000. If the bonfs are On May 21 you can make a lasting investment in the fu- approved,they will be, ayable from taxes on rd ,erty Y Y 9 or ropIs ownership That are not subject to a lim. lure of this community. Our children both need and de- 6f:Artil a Xl,Saction 11 b of the Oregon'Constitutron. - serve your support. Your YES vote will: SUMMARY. This measure authorizes the District to js,= build one new high school and one new middle sue eneral obligation bonds bf not to exceed school $x8,0;000, to finance the acquisition, construction, . acquire land for future school sites egpingland furnishing of one hi h school and one q ml le sc ool and media centers at Countain 1llev High, make necessary improvements for safer, more Bend t ligh and Three Rivers Elemente ; acgla is,ltion, accessible schools installation and activation of technologic an i commU. . bring computers and current technology to all students nications systems;acquisition grid 1 ' rovement of prop� erty for support and school sites;reconstruction,repatr; New schools are needed and addition to other buildin s;and pay all costs, Bonds Since 1989, student enrollment has increased 29%from would mature over a perioTnot to exceed 20 ytars.- 8,777 to 11,294. Our schools are already beyond their capacity with more students on the way. According to pro- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT jections,the District will serve almost 14,000 students by the year 2000. Crowded classrooms make it harder for WHY? teachers to teach and more difficult for students to learn. Bend-LaPine schools are overcrowded because of the tre- mendous growth the community has experienced over the past six This measure is important to everyone. Good schools cre- years.Since the 1989-90 school year,student enrollment has grown at the workforce of tomorrow, develop hard working citi- 29 percent from 8,777 to the current enrollment of 11,294. Ac- zens who care about their community,and produce young cording to state and local projections,the District will be serving better prepared to face the challenges of life. almost 14,000 students by the year 2000. This represents ap- people P P g proximately 450 new students each year. With more and more Modern technology is essential students and fewer dollars to spend on building maintenance,Dis- trict facilities are not only crowded, but they are also in need of The days are gone where good paying jobs are available critical repair and maintenance. In addition,technology resources to those with simply a high school diploma. The demands are not equitably distributed across the school district,especially at of the current workforce are for individuals with even more older schools.The technology component of the bond will achieve education and skills. In the future,students with computer equity across all schools.It will also provide the technology to im P prove student performance and prepare students for work and suc- knowledge will be better positioned to compete for and cessfullliving in the 21st century. WHAT. hold high paying jobs. The Bend-LaPine School Board,in partnership with the com- A computer in every classroom will unlock the potential munity,has developed a$58.5 million school bond measure that within every child. Research shows that using a computer would enable the community to provide both its current and its improves attendance,increases test scores,reduces drop- future students with appropriate,effective learning environments. Out rate and develops modern workforce skills. This bond measure is comprised of four components. p New Construction to meet the demands of increasing student Fairness enrollment. 1 high school(1200 students) While the newest schools offer the latest in computers, 1 middle school(800 students) the rest of the District lags far behind with only limited ac- 3 library/media centers(Bend High,Mountain View High, cess to the latest technology.This bond will purchase 2,400 Three Rivers Elementary) Land Acquisition to accommodate new school construction. computers, distributed with a goal that every classroom 60 acres of land to support construction of the above schools, will have at least one computer for every five students. and 30 acres of land to support future construction of el- ementary schools Physical Improvements to Existing Facilities,including funds Once again,we must make the strong statement that edu- to make safety improvements that cannot be funded otherwise due Cation and the development Of our children IS important. to cost, such as sidewalk repair and vehicular access improve- Our a support May 21. ment. This component also includes funds for projects to improve urge Y PP on Y access for disabled persons as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and deferred maintenance projects such_as roof- ing. Neil Bryant Technology Needs to enable the District to provide computers State Senate and other related resources to its students. This project includes installation of computers in all classrooms and libraries in the dis- trict,development of classroom computer,video,and distance learn- ing networks,and provision of computer-based curriculum materi- als to improve student learning. (This information furnished by Neil Bryant.) HOW MUCH? This bond measure will cost property taxpayers less than 89 cents per$1,000 of assessed value for the first five years.The computer portion of the project will be paid off at that time. The tax rate will cost less than$89 per year(or$7.42 per month)for a$100,000 home for the first five years. The cost would then drop to 74 cents The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by or less per$1,000 or$74 or less per year. Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of Submitted by John M.Rexford,Auxiliary Services Manager,Administrative any statement made in the argument. School District No.1. 9-8 CONTINUED4 Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet Administrative School District No. 1 River Bend Estates Special Road District Measure No. 9-34 Measure No. 9-35 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION BALLOT TITLE TO ESTAF3L118114 RtVi Biw � �1 I recommend a NO vote on Bond Measure 9-34 for the DtSTRICTt X,SASE• following reasons, and will propose an alternative, less expensive solution to Bend's school overcrowding prob- OVESTt©N: Shah Rimer Sii I lem. establish',,a new tax ba of$96MWA "Im, 1�f, 1)The$58,500,000 bond issue will still require the district tayc,year0 *1 to come to the voters by 1999 with a requirement for 2 additional elementary schools. S�IMftItARY tf a rov�t;thl0ll aa 2) Three million dollars in various maintenance and up- theisttitt $rraeasItSte3f � � grading of present facilities should not be included in a The current taX�e i I, , 11 T111 capital bond issue. piutpose of tho iner asa is tt �, 3) The$12,910,000 for"Technology eeds"could be re and:m8!rlteri8rice.0 roads willhifi the t bing° 9Y of Rocking Horse Road frornr=.tf s e01 bf duced and a concerted effort initiated to solicit donations 97,west toBtadcGarryorr Fiot, n�tt`' Via' for computers from organizations which would benefit from Canyon Road.front the"ttt 3 o11+ ;'. more"computer literate"high school graduates. Road west to lraoliswood to � � frtary 4) Several growing Oregon school districts with about the goal. increase�Emaintartatlt;eof , �wo ld same school population (Gresham, Medford, Springfield, also be flnanclatty feasible T taX ba��s�b E to &Tigard)have two high schools. None of these have plans the other Govern f�b to build an additional high school. Two of them are up- Article XI of the Oregon Gonad ttton grading or adding to existing high schools. 5) 1 suggest the following alternate proposal would solve Bend's school facility requirements until at least 2001 or EXPLANATORY STATEMENT beyond and would be much cheaper than the present bond measure. The ballot proposal to increase the road district tax base a) Build two new elementary schools. These schools will make it financially feasible to resurface Rocking Horse will probably be requested in another bond measure in Road and that portion of Buck Canyon Road from the junc- 1998 anyway, even if the present bond measure is ap- tion of Rocking Horse west to Brookswood Road. It will proved. Estimated Cost---$12,600,000 also allow for the secondary road system to receive up- b) Build one new middle school, three Library/Media graded maintenance. Increased population density and Centers, and renovate schools to comply with Federal local traffic within the road district has made the current Disabilities requirements as proposed in the present level and type of road maintenance inadequate. Surfac- bond measure. Estimated Cost----$16,350,000 ing of the primary district travel routes(Rocking Horse and the western portion of Buck Canyon)will greatly alleviate c) Cut technology budget and solicit businesses to do- the current state of wash boarded surfaces,pot holes,dust, nate for computers. Estimated Cost 46,500,000 and boulders. Increased maintenance of secondary roads d) Realign grade structure with the high schools con- has been long over-due,but fiscally impractical at the cur- taining grades 10-12. This would allow Bend's two high rent funding level. After the debt of resurfacing and im- schools to serve until well beyond the year 2001. proved maintenance is retired,the district will reassess its My recommendations above would cost approximately priorities and may choose to make further improvements $35,450,000, which is $23,000,000 less than the bond to other roads within the district or to lower the amount of measure proposed!!! This should cost property taxpayers the tax base that is levied to the amount needed to main- less than 50 cents per$1,000 of assessed value. No ad- tain the roads and to provide snow removal during the win- ditional elementary schools would be required before 2002! ter months. I therefore urge you to vote NO on this ballot measure. Thank you. (This information furnished by Stanley H.Stenstrom.) Submitted by Peter R.Cecil,River Bend Estates Special Road District The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST any statement made in the argument. THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. 9-9 CONTINUED4 Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet River Bend Estates Special Road District Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District Measure No. 9-36 Measure No. 9-37 BALLOT TITLE BALLOT TITLE aPPROMAL'[i LEVy7 X i3�►; E Aug H© I E©Maur TO FOR Ill AdAO DISTRICT a gsUSLIsk A 21, TAX IS E QILI STI .; tall Diver Bend'Estates F#bad bistrict" QUE57lt N: $hall RonderQSa Pines East Special Road District be formed With a$4,�1 initial tax base'starting levy US, ax base established by Measure 9-35 ' in tax year 1996 47? beginrtln wtt tae 99611997 tax year? spclj, 'WetSUMMARY:A twould be established 5814 MAO der appr,.f val is requested to levy taxes cowering the area within Ponderosa Pines East subdiviw within the toW base. Lovy of the entire$251006 tax base sion. The flame of the district would be the ponderosa is necessary ti3 rrreet° Irojected expenses, including Pines 1»ast Special Flom pistrrct. The purpose of the materials(surd�is'gravel,cinder,oil rxtat or chip seal), district,would be t�provide for intlreavement and rrtain. ser foes(such s past ilgi;insurance, general pperat- tenange of roads within the distelO in aocrordanca with ing experli and res0es for mairtterjance of roads ORS,371.3 05 to$71.364. wfthfn tl itistriot. 0 approved;the increased tax rate If approved,this.maasure would at torize the district to would be.cvllected s.artln .in November 1996. tax prcip6 .as.wlthln;the district for..road mprovomenit and maintenance. The tax 9 base;woul by lirrxito to a nnual.incrsases of 6%per gear.--L'ovy. of the tax would be'subjectto the litttlks ofSectloi:fib, Article.]tl Or- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT egori G©nstitutio"= the revenue be raised would be used exclus'fvely fer "other goverrtrriental purposes'.. The ballot proposal to increase the road district tax base There is odrreritly r>e ttie base will make it financially feasible to resurface Rocking Horse The proposed Initial tax base w:Wu1 `raise$4,50016 the Road and that portion of Buck Canyon Road from the junc- 1996.97 tax year,'r suiltin in a`e tlrrtatsd tax rate of tion of Rocking Horse west to Brookswood Road. It will $1,4101 peCthC�usand dollars ofassessedvaluation The also allow for the secondary road system to receive up- estimated tax for this measure is a,6 0TIMATE ONLY graded maintenance. Increased population density and basWoin.t ebeot'it)fdtmatonovai bib from the County local traffic within the road district has made the current Assessor at the time,of the estimate., level and type of road maintenance inadequate. Surfac- Map of the proposed District boundary on Page 9-11 ing of the primary district travel routes(Rocking Horse and the western portion of Buck Canyon)will greatly alleviate EXPLANATORY STATEMENT the current state of wash boarded surfaces,pot holes,dust, Nature of the Measure: This measure is referred to the and boulders. Increased maintenance of secondary roads voters by the Board of County Commissioners for Deschutes has been long over-due,but fiscally impractical at the cur- County acting upon a petition from residents within the Ponde- rosa Pines East subdivision. The measure asks eligible voters 9 9 whether to form the Ponderosa Pines East Special Road Dis- proved maintenance is retired,the district will reassess its trict(the District)and establish a tax base. Eligible voters are priorities and may choose to make further improvements those who reside within the boundaries of the District. The to other roads within the district or to lower the amount of boundaries of the district are shown on the map included in this voters'pamphlet. the tax base that is levied to the amount needed to main- Effect of Passage: If this measure is approved,the Dis- tain the roads and to provide snow removal during the win- trict will be formed and a tax base of$4,500 will be established. ter months. In general, a "tax base" represents the maximum total dollar amount of money a district can collect in property taxes in any one year. A separate election of district electors would be needed to levy the taxes authorized by approval of the tax base. The tax base proposed for the District,if levied,would pro- video pperating expenses for the District.The first year that taxes could be collected for the District would be 1996-1997. Based on 1995-1996 values,the estimated tax rate would be$1.4101 per thousand dollars assessed value. Purpose of the District: Under Chapter 371 of Oregon law, the purpose of a special road district is to maintain and improve roads within the district. A special road district has the authority to enter contracts and undertake other actions within the limitations of its levied tax base to further the purposes of the district. According to the petition for formation,the specific purpose of the District would be to maintain the roads within the Ponderosa Pines East subdivision as shown on the map printed in this voters'pamphlet. District Board: The District would be run by a three-mem- ber Board of Commissioners made up of district residents ap- pointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Terms would be staggered,with a maximum term of three years. Effect of Failure: If this measure fails,the District will not be formed and no tax base will be established. Submitted by Peter R.Cecil,River Bend Estates Special Road District Submitted by Nancy Pope Schlangen,Chair,Board of County Commis- sioners,Deschutes Count,Ore on NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST NO ARGUMMS, FOR OR AGAINST THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. 9-10 CONTINUED4 Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet v 16 am 12 11 10 9 6 7 6 34 1 13 1e PINE L DRIVE e7ee ,p 4000 4000 3M 900 9 3.700 4 13 a can A� K e7 all e9 91 OM 170 at 93 9Z 300 460 4300 4400 4300 33M ee e3 It 01 [ 3300 [3 310 73 P 3" NE OOP DRIVE T, 370 ,[00 300 390 400 410 [, 7[ SW 75 rase 19 so 93 3700 1070 76 77 78 is 71 26 tree 10500 67 10!00 [7 70 10600 66 10100 69 O~ t/eee A . 'ti W00 63 64 h p SM 3o N 6, ssee t O less. 3, 6[ 31 ,4 979s n 35 sl 3Q saro t low 9100 a6 .gee u 44 LAN ,f OeOj 39 41301 W gpt00K5 37 cc 7t O 30 0000 47 000 e701 BOUNDARY OF PROPOSED ,e 41 PONDEROSA PINES EAST .ee, 36$00 SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT am,9 ,0 39 7 710 1 E op 33 so 7900 7710 760 7700 31 5e 33 3+ 9-11 Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet CROOKED RIVER RANCH RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Measure No. 16-15 BALLOT TITLE IbROOKED RIVER RANCH FIRE I IOTEOTI #N t4tTRICTTAX BAST=1064ifi''II L C' It fN WESTON- Shalt Crowd lver R:hth Dural lrsl., Protection District establIsh a tax base,of. 0 41 beginning in the1996-1997 fiscal year" SUMMARY- A tax base tt allowed by Articie,3C1,Sec tleh#1ofthe Dregon Con efitiion,TheCurrentt k#Joe" is 01 3,744.32,�The new, base wi0 start ort;luty 1., 4996.The new tax wiiilihe bistrlct keep crr #pry r,gm , f=unds will pro Ido.personal prQtec# 'rpip'lit and fire fighting Il i; .#or the blitr ct'e p r ter 1 At well as funding to purch assequipmen t and�€�I�a�» tainAhe District's abilit�t"°to r,�pl"ace 00W OM iy gd men( nd enable the:latriet-try'banef It,fr#3rtl".tocbnt .16416WA,mprovements grid irt4prove life::.swvin aid fire fighting t apabilit es:This is nsedetl tA,opmpiy yr th odfr"' rat>raining and;Safety Standai ds Ttxe nr srrt w- t IsI* U d for government purposes " 'tfther den sGhot l8 The lax base levy will be subje lb the INWJbf, twwkt, IS I I(b),of the Oregon i✓c�n titutit�n NO EXPLANATORY STATEMENT FILED NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THIS MEASURE WERE FILED. 9-12 CONTINUED-* Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes County County Commissioner, Position 2 SHERRY ROBERT E. CHRISTOFFERSEN SHOTWELL ' REPUBLICAN �' REPUBLICAN OCCUPATION:Teacher at B.S.H.:Business Law,Hospitality OCCUPATION: Journalist Tourism&Recreation,Life Choices&Money Management. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: The Oregonian;KICE OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Parks & Rec: Life- News Reporter;Taught Journalism at COCC; Advisor to ,guard,Secretary to Director;Bureau of Land Management: Housed & trained village crews in Minchuimina, Alaska; The Broadside; Oregon Public Broadcasting Correspon- Realtor; Insurance Claims Secretary; Community Stage dent. Manager. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Central Washington EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Long Beach City.Col- State, Bachelor of Arts; University of Oregon, Western lege, Long Beach,CA. State,&C.O.C.0 Graduate Studies. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 4 years La PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Parks& Rec: Pine Rural Fire Protection District Board Camp Director&WSI Instructor;School to work Alliance Scholarship Advisory Board;Coordinator for Professional Foreign Exchange. Dear Voter, Personal: Husband'- Peter Kim, Meat Manager, South Albertsons;Two grown children,two grand children My wife Carol and I have been property owners in La Pine SHERRY CHRISTOFFERSEN SUPPORTS since 1980. Since 1981 1 have covered Central Oregon THE PRESENT FORM OF GOVERNMENT as a correspondent for The Oregonian newspaper-a job Our county government is one of the best in the state. that has taken me the width and breadth of Deschutes Home Rule narrows our voting power. County and into municipal, county and state agencies. I Home Rule limits our voice in county decisions. have been a newsperson for Radio Station KICE. We do not have the big city apathy of letting someone I am a WWII veteran who saw action during the D-Day make decisions for us. landing. CONTINUING A STRONG STAND ON CRIME Preventive measures as well as corrective solutions. I have had the opportunity to see the way county govern- lens works. I want to bring my skills to solving our prob- Adequate staff for juvenile and adult corrections. Safety is imperative for all. lems. INVITING INDUSTRY BY IMPROVING OUR BUSINESS I am not a politician. I will tell you the truth. That will make ENVIRONMENT my answers easier to remember. User-friendly government I am concerned about illegal drug traffic; criminal activi- Adequate supply of Industrial and Business land ties in and around county schools; transportation prob- Low property taxes lems; a solid waste problem that is the focus of intense Work-force training from our college study.We need to look for adequate solutions to the hous- Quality livability ing,medical care,nutritional and other needs of our older ACCOUNTABILITY IN BUDGET residents. Reduce departmental waste and duplication Improve services without cost increases Our county is growing.We need to be ahead of that growth. Address the people's wants and needs with cost The real keys to a well-run county are capable govern- effective solutions ment leadership and informed participation by county resi- Allocate resources fairly throughout the county dents. Our community's future depends on healthy businesses Voters want a voice in today's political system. citizens and environment.We must preserve,improve and project for future generations. I will be your voice. For a common sense, honest, pragmatic and open ap- TOGETHER WE CAN TAKE BACK YOUR VOICE IN proach to important issues,and for an elected official that OUR DEMOCRACY. will serve the best interest of the entire community... VOTE FOR SHERRY CHRISTOFFERSEN THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING ME WITH YOUR VOTE on MAY 21. (This information furnished by Sherry Christoffersen.) (This information furnished by Robert E.Shotwell) 9-13 CONTINUED- Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes County County Commissioner, Position 2 .. LINDA L. DON D. SWEARINGEN YOUNG d: REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN OCCUPATION: Redmond Chamber of Commerce OCCUPATION: Retired Executive Director OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Dairy Farmer, 1939— OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Real Estate Broker; 67; Logging, 1967-75; Guest Home, 1967-80; Bowling High School and Middle School Coach Alley, 1977-81; Subdivision, 1969-90; Rentals, 1975 to EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Redmond High School, date. 1975;Attended COCC and the University of Oregon;Mas- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:High School Graduate ter of Public Administration,Lewis and Clark College,1992 PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Taxpayer PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Mayor of Sis- ters,Oregon;Sisters Planning Commissioner;Deschutes I believe in Government for the people by making fair and County Budget Committee Member;Central Oregon Dis- impartial decisions.I feel that we need to learn to live with trict Hospital Board of Directors; City and County Insur- purpose, assume personal responsibility, be caring and ance Trustee; Oregon Mayors Association Board of Di- rectors;Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Board accountable to the community,and get back to being loyal of Directors; Governor's Transportation Initiative; to family values. Deschutes County Watershed Council If elected,,I will be dedicated to holding the line on taxes, fees,rules and regulations.Measure 5,which was for Prop- erty Tax Relief, has now ended.With the Bonds and Lev- COMMUNITY SERVICE ies currently being.proposed along with those already Redmond Humane Society Board President;Community passed,the people will be burdened immediately with more Theater of the Cascades Board of Directors;The Ameri- taxes.To date,the fees have tripled,the rules and regula- can Red Cross Board of Directors; St. Charles Medical tions have gone beyond and the taxes are going to raise Center,Planning and Development Committee;U.S.West drastically.If we can't regain control at the local level,how Communications Statewide Advisory Board can we expect any control at State and Federal levels? STATEMENT I believe that a Commissioner is elected to make decisions. "Deschutes County has changed dramatically in the years Not Hire Consultants. Good Judgement comes from Ex- since I was a child growing up in Sisters. There have perience and Experience comes from poor Judgement. been some very positive changes during that time. Un- My love for Deschutes County goes back 57 years. I be- employment has decreased, our economy is much more lieve, that if given the opportunity, my wisdom, education diversified, educational options have increased and our and school of hard knocks will be an asset to the residents quality of life remains a high priority of the citizens of the of Deschutes County. Being retired, I now have time to county. But there are also many problems we have to devote and exercise my abilities on County issues. address. Juvenile crime remains high,our transportation Where do I stand on issues facing Deschutes County? I system has to be improved,services should be more ac- stand on the merit and feasibility of any problems where cessible to all county residents,a form of the Home Rule Deschutes County and the people are concerned. The Charter should be investigated and new alliances have to longer a problem exists,the more money it will cost.I feel be formed to increase our county's resources. Resources that one of the main duties of an elected official is to pre- that are currently far outstripped by demand. I believe I'm vent waste and be in guardianship of the money gleaned the person to tackle these pressing problems. My gov- from the taxpayer. ernment and private sector experience would enable me re you ready for a down to earth common sense person to form the partnerships with public and private agencies Are you? to benefit all the citizens of Deschutes County. Without to putting an increased financial strain on taxpayers like you and me." (This information furnished by Linda L.Swearingen) (This information furnished by Don D.Young.) 9-14 CONTINUED4 Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes County County Surveyor County Sheriff JEFF LARRY KERN BLANTON NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN OCCUPATION: Deschutes County Surveyor OCCUPATION: Lieutenant,Deschutes County Sheriff's De- partment OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: County Surveyor OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Deputy Sheriff, since 1989;Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surveying,Uni- Deschutes County Sheriff's Department since 1985; Ser- versity of Oregon, 1983 to 199,1; Surveyor, Deschutes eant,Mollala Police De 1983-1985;Deputy Sher County Dept. of Public Works, 1973-1977; Professional Brooks Scanlon, 1976-1978983; Contractor, 1978-1980; Land Surveyor in private practice since 1977. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bend High School;Man- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Science agement and Advanced yyCertificates,Police Standards and degree, Fairleigh Dickenson University courses completed at: Westerna0 egon State CUniversity; PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed Central Oregon Community College;Clackamas Commu- Bend Urban Area Planning Commission;Member of Bend nity College Vision Committee; County Surveyor, Jefferson County, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Deschutes County Sheriff's Department since 1985 1978-1988;Member:Oregon Association of County Engi- "It is critical that a sheriff have the trust and respect of neers and Surveyors;Oregon Land Records Committee. both the community and the deputies who work for him. EXPERIENCE DESCHUTES COUNTY CAN DEPEND Voters could not do better than Larry Blanton." ON - JEFF KERN has been a member of the surveying --Joshua Marquis, profession since 1964, and has been Deschutes County former Deschutes County district attorney p ty The Bulletin, February 2 1996 Surveyor for 7 years. He surveyed many public works Leadership,Courage,Integrity: projects, and gained a working knowledge of the County Blanton is extremely well qualified for Sheriff of Deschutes record keeping systems during his four years with the County. An 18-year law enforcement veteran, Lieutenant Deschutes County Road Dept. He was County Surveyor Blanton manages 60 Deschutes County detective and pa- for Jefferson County for 10 years. He knows and under- trot deputies and support staff stationed in Bend,Redmond, stands the duties and responsibilities of this office. Sisters,and LaPine. A PRACTICAL UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES -JEFF Tough dr Crime,Blanton: *Baffles drug,theft,domestic abuse criminals. KERN is a successful businessman and consultant in pri- .Solves difficult murder cases. vate practice.He knows the importance of cooperating with .Leads expanded deputy force. people to get the job done.As a consultant for Mt.Bach- Respected,Effective Manager: elor, Inc., Jeff has worked closely with local, state, and 1990 Officer-of-the-Year, Blanton Facilitates Major Crime federal agencies.As County Surveyor, Jeff helped prop- Team;Achieved Inter-a ency Cooperation With Major owners, their attorneys, and the Circuit Court to re- tion;Assists COBRA Victims Of Battering Or Rape;Received solve a boundary line dispute. Program-of-the-Month honors from Deschutes County Com- missioners;Developed Computerized Evidence and 5ched- AN INNOVATOR - JEFF KERN developed and installed uling Programs. the Deschutes County Control Survey. The County Deschutes County Native: Surveyor's office is currently extending survey control to Larry is raising his sons Chad and Shawn here with Linda Public Land Survey Corners throughout the county.These his wife of 20 years. Larry's parents and grandparents re- networks are forming the basis for a county-wide geo- side here. graphic information system. Excellent Role Model: Blanton inspires leadership by involving youth in our com- A PROVEN LEADER - JEFF KERN has served on the munity. Larry,advisory board member for the Boys&Girls Oregon Land Records Committee.Jeff will continue to bring Club,invested 20 years in Deschutes County youth through' the issues and interests of Deschutes County to the atten- coaching numerous baseball teams. tion of State policy makers. Community Advocate: "As your Sheriff, I will listen to the ppeopple of Deschutes County,roll up my sleeves and be ac- JEFF KERN'S knowledge of Deschutes County and its land tively involved in pursuing programs that address our records, his years of experience, and his professionalism county's specific needs." will continue to be an asset to Deschutes County govern- Larry Blanton: Making It Tough For Criminals To Do ment. Business In Deschutes County (This information furnished by Re-Elect Jeff Kern County Surveyor Committee.) (This information furnished by The Committee to Elect Larry Blanton Sheriff.) 9-15 CONTINUED-+ Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes County County Sheriff GREG ' JIM s BROWN CARLTON NONPARTISAN ' NONPARTISAN �r OCCUPATION: Administrative Command Lieutenant - OCCUPATION:Chief of Police Deschutes County Sheriff Department OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Deschutes County OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Patrolman, Sergeant, Sheriff Department 1973- Present Lieutenant,Planner,Undersheriff,Sheriff and 9-1-1 Director. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Masters Degree,West- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Bachelors degree Admin- ern Oregon State College; Bachelors Degree, Eastern istration of Justice,Golden Gate University,San Francisco. Oregon State College; Criminal Justice, Central Oregon PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:San Rafael,Cali- Community College;Executive Certificate,Oregon Police fornia; Rogue Valley Council of Governments; Josephine Board(highest level awarded) County,Oregon;Deschutes County 9-1-1. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chairman & Jim Carlton is the only candidate for Sheriff with proven ex- Budget Officer, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District; Di- ecutive leadership of Central Oregon law enforcement. As a rector, Local Alcohol Drug Planning Council; Project Di- rector, Deschutes Public Safety Facilities; Project Direc- very successful chief of police for Redmond,former director tor, Deschutes Adult Jail Project of the county 911 operation, past chairman of the state 911 program and past president of the Oregon Police Chiefs As- sociation,Jim bringsto thejob of County Sheriff a wide range THEMSELVES of capabilities. He has a proven record of community leader- ship,bringing together diverse Central Oregon leaders to cre- EXPERIENCE: ate effective,cooperative programs for law enforcement,such The facts show that Greg Brown has the background,train- as Drug Free Central Oregon, REDCAP for youth, law en- ing and experience needed to direct the department as forcement explorer post, and the county's first Citizens-on- Deschutes County Sheriff. Patrol Greg Brown's early years with the Sheriff's Department Jim Carlton believes lawmen should be involved in commu- began with patrol. His educational background-two col- nity leadership and hence he has served as president of the lege degrees-and thousands of hours in criminal justice Redmond Chamber of Commerce, resident of Rota training led to numerous promotions over the years. p ry, fi- This medal of valor winner has protected the lives and nance chairman of the Boys and Girls Club and board of property of Deschutes County residents for 23 years. While Community Action Planning. his expertise in crime issues,search and rescue,and drug He will continue to actively seek support for citizen partner- enforcement is important,so is his ability to manage bud- ship in law enforcement programs. gets and personnel. He supervised the construction of In addition,Jim Carlton brings extensive experience as man- time 9.5 million jail and brought it in under budget and on ager,administrator and developer of an effective police force, COMMITMENT: with proven budgetary control measures to his credit. He has the support of many leaders and law enforcement off ic- Greg Brown has long been committed to serving the needs ers who have worked with him in Central Oregon. Although of his career and his community. His leadership qualities Jim has respect for the other candidates and is committed to in public service work are evident by more than 18 years their continued management with the Sheriff's Department, of service on the American Red Cross board. Brown g p earned a masters degree by attending Western Oregon his supporters firmly believe he brings superior experience State College on his days off for two years. to the office, coupled with a commitment - based on past A strong community supporter, Brown serves as Chair- successes-to furthering the department's capabilities. man of the Board for both the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Finally,Jim Carlton's reputation also includes commitment to District and the Deschutes Historical Society and serves his family and church. Jim was chosen Redmonds Christian on the boards of the Central Oregon Airshow and the Businessman of the year for 1993. Deschutes Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Council. VOTE.Jim Carlton for committed, dedicated, professional As Sheriff, Greg Brown will provide the vision needed to leadership. preserve our quality of life and will promote professional law enforcement that is responsive to the community. (This information furnished by Greg Brown.) (This information furnished by Chief Jim Carlton for Sheriff Committe, David Bishop,Treasurer.) 9-16 CONTINUED- Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet SAMPLE BALLOT ■ OFFICIAL BIENNIAL PRIMARY NOMINATING BALLOT DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ May 21, 1996 ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AND MEASURES FOR EACH PRECINCT WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER Attorney General REPUBLICAN PARTY Vote for One NATIONAL TO VOTE, COMPLETELY� O KEVIN L. MANNIX United States Senator BLACKEN THE OVAL TO THE LEFT OF THE vote for One RESPONSE OF YOUR O HARDY MYERS O KIRBY BRUMFIELD CHOICE. O ROBERT J. FENTON TO WRITE-IN A NAME, State Senator BLACKEN THE OVAL (�) 27th District O JEFF LEWIS TO THE LEFT OF THE Vote for One DOTTED LINE AND WRITE NO CANDIDATE FILED O GORDON SMITH THE NAME ON THAT DOTTED LINE. O O LON MABON DEMOCRATIC PARTY State Representative NATIONAL 54th District United States Senator Vote for One United States Vote for One O ELLI WORK Representative in Congress Second District O JERRY RUST Vote for One Q O WES COOLEY O BILL DWYER State Representative O —————————————— O ANNA NEVENICH 55th District STATE Vote for One Secretary of State O TOM BRUGGERE O BOB PICKARD Vote for One O PAUL DAMIAN WELLS Q HARRY LONSDALE O ----- O STAN ASH O COUNTY Commissioner,Position 2 O -------------- United States Vote for One Representative in Congress O JOHN BOYLE State Treasurer Second District Vote for One Vote for One O Q BEV CLARNO O MIKE DUGAN -------------- PRECINCT BALLOT -------------- Q GEORGE E. FUSON Those candidates who have filed for O —————————————— a position as a precinct committee Attorney General P P Vote for One person will have their names appear O VICTOR J. HOFFER STATE on the official ballot for their precinct. Secretary of State O -------------- Vote for One PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON O PHIL KEISLING MALE State Senator Vote for One 27th District NO CANDIDATE FILED Vote for One O -------------- __ O NEIL BRYANT State Treasurer PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON Vote for One FEMALE -------------- Q JIM HILL Vote for One NO CANDIDATE FILED State Representative 54th District O -------------- O Vote for One O DENNIS R. LUKE 0 -------------- 9-17 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet SAMPLE BALLOT ■ OFFICIAL BIENNIAL PRIMARY NOMINATING BALLOT DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ May 21, 1996 ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AND MEASURES FOR EACH PRECINCT WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT State Representative Judge of the Court of Appeals STATE MEASURES 55th District Position No.1 REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE Vote for One Vote for One LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY O BEN WESTLUND O PAUL J.DE MUNIZ 23.AMENDS CONSTITUTION: Incumbent INCREASES MINIMUM VALUE IN O MIKE DERMAN O CONTROVERSY REQUIRED TO OBTAIN JURYTRIAL RESULT OF "YES"VOTE: "Yes" vote Judge of the Court of Appeals q would require that over 750 be in con- Position No.2 troversy to obtain jury trial. COUNTY Vote for One RESULT OF"NO"VOTE: "No"vote re- Commissioner,Position 2 O WALTER I. EDMONDS tains requirement that over $200 be in Vote for One controversy to obtain jury trial. O SHERRY CHRISTOFFERSEN Incumbent SUMMARY:This measure would amend O the Oregon Constitution. The constitu- -———————————— tion now guarantees the right to obtain a O LINDA SWEARINGEN jury trial only when the value in contro- versy in an action at law exceeds$200. Judge of the Circuit Court The measure would increase that amount O ROBERT E.(BOB)SHOTWELL 11th District,Position 3 to$750. The constitution then would Vote for One guarantee the right to obtain a jury trial only when the value in controversy ex- DON YOUNG O STEPHEN N.TIKTIN ceeds$750. Incumbent ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:No O financial effect on state or local govern- -————————————— O ment expenditures or revenues. PRECINCT BALLOT O YES Those candidates who have filed for Judge of the District Court O NO a position as a precinct committee Deschutes County,Department 1 person will have their names a Vote for One 24.AMENDS CONSTITUTION: p pp ear O BARBARA HASLINGER INITIATIVE PETITION SIGNATURES on the official ballot for their precinct. Incumbent MUST BE COLLECTED FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON O —————— RESULT OF "YES"VOTE: "Yes" vote MALE NON-PARTISAN COUNTY requires specified portion of necessary Vote for One initiative petition signatures collected NO CANDIDATE FILED Surveyor from each congressional district. O Vote for One RESULT OF"NO"VOTE:"No"vote re- -————————————— tains system not requiring collection of O JEFF KERN initiative petition signatures from each PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON congressional district. FEMALE SUMMARY: Measure would amend Or- Vote for One O ———— ————— egon Constitution.The constitution does NO CANDIDATE FILED not now require collection of signatures for state initiative petitions from each O —————————————— congressional district. Measure requires Sheriff collection in each congressional district Vote for One of at least the total number of necessary NON-PARTISAN STATE JUDICIARY O JIM CARLTON signatures divided by the number of dis- tricts. Because Oregon currently has five congressional districts, at least 1/5 of Judge of the Supreme Court necessary signatures would be needed Position No.1 O GREG BROWN from each congressional district. Mea- Vote for One sure applies to initiative petitions submit- ted to voters after November 1996 elec- O REX ARMSTRONG tion. Measure would not change total number of signatures required. O ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT: O FRANK J.YRAGUEN — ——__——_— Passage of this measure would result in a direct state government expenditure in- crease of$110,600 per year and a di- O TED KULONGOSKI rect local government expenditure in- crease of$28,000 per year.These ex- penditures are based on the average O number of state initiative petitions filed ——————————————— for signature verification the past five general elections. O YES O NO 9-18 CONTINUED-+ Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet SAMPLE BALLOT ■ OFFICIAL BIENNIAL PRIMARY NOMINATING BALLOT DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ May 21, 1996 ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AND MEASURES FOR EACH PRECINCT WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT LAZY RIVER SPECIAL ROAD DIS- The tax base is subject to the limits of 25.AMENDS CONSTITUTION: TRICT Section 11 b,Article XI of The Oregon REQUIRES 3/5 MAJORITY IN Constitution. The revenues will be LEGISLATURE TO PASS g-30 MEASURE TO ESTABLISH NEW used exclusively for other governmen- REVENUE-RAISING BILLS TAX BASE tal purposes. Purposes are limited to park and recreation purposes. RESULT OF"YES"VOTE: "Yes"vote QUESTION: Shall the Lazy River Special requires 3/5 majority of the legislature y p O YES to pass bills for raising revenue. Road District establish a new tax base of RESULT OF"NO"VOTE: "No"vote re- $25,000.00 effective for the fiscal year tains current majority requirement to 1996-97? O NO pass all bills, including bills for raising revenue. SUMMARY: On November 2, 1976,a tax SISTERS SCHOOL DISTRICT base was established by the district's elec- SUMMARY: This measure would tors in the amount of$5,000.00.Since that amend the Oregon Constitution. The time,the district has been operating on a 9-32 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.6 g tax le of the 6%annual increase above (SISTERS)GENERAL OBLIGA- constitution currently requires a major TION BOND AUTHORIZATION ity of the members of each chamber of such tax base as allowed by law.Our cur the legislature to pass any bill. This rent tax base is$10,749.00,from which an measure would require approval of 3/5 annual bank payment of$5,000.00 is re- QUESTION: Shall the District be au- q pp uired on a loan made for the improvement thorized to contract a general obliga- of all members elected to each cham- q p tion bonded indebtedness in an ber to pass bills for raising revenue. of Lazy River Drive,which is now badly de- teriorated.The approval of this measure ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT: would authorize the district to tax proper- the bonds are approved, they will be No financial effect on state or local ov- ties within the district for only as much of payable from taxes on property or prop - g the $25,000.00 as is deemed absolute) ernment expenditures or revenues. y erty ownership that are not subject to necessary by the Commissioners for road the limits of Section 11 b,Article XI of maintenance and projected expenses, in- the Oregon Constitution. O YES cluding materials such as gravel/cinders, whatever materials necessary for repair of SUMMARY: Measure authorizes the Lazy River Drive, services such as snow District to issue not to exceed O NO plowing and road grading, insurance, op- $5,500,000 general obligation bonds. erating expenses, maintenance repairs to Proceeds would be used to construct, SISTERS-CAMP SHERMAN RURAL road grader, and general operating ex- furnish and equip an addition to the el- FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT penses.Proper road maintenance cannot ementary school; purchase improve- be accomplished within our present tax ments and equipment,including com- 9-29 SISTERS-CAMP SHERMAN base,as the funds available after the bank puters,textbooks,vocational education RURAL FIRE DISTRICTTAX BASE payment are grossly inadequate for the and living skills equipment; complete UPDATE ELECTION above purposes. district-wide safety, energy conserva- tion and other remodeling and facility This tax levy will not,pursuant to Sec.11 b, improvement projects; exercise pur- QUESTION: Shall Sisters-Camp Article XI, Oregon Constitution, reduce chase options under existing equip- Sherman Fire District Establish a tax base property tax collections for other govern- ment leases and refinance a real prop- of$850,000 beginning in the 1996-1997 mental units at this time.It is subject to the erty acquisition;and pay expenses in- fiscal year? general governmental limits established by cidental thereto, including costs of is- Measure 5. suance. Bonds would mature in not to SUMMARY: A tax base is allowed by Ar; exceed 15 years. ticle XI,Section 11,of the Oregon Con- O YES stitution. The current tax base is O YES $524,000.The new tax base will start on July 1, 1996. The new tax base will let O NO the district continue operations. The LA PINE PARK AND O NO funds will be used to hire four full-time RECREATION DISTRICT employees. This new base is needed to comply with current federal training and g_31 TO ESTABLISH ATAX BASE safety standards. The income will be QUESTION: Shall La Pine Park and Rec- schools. The tax base levy will be sub- used for government purposes other than reation District be authorized a tax base of ject to the limits of Article XI,Section 11 b $94,000.00 effective in the 1996-1997 fis- of the Oregon Constitution.The proposed cal year? tax measure would not reduce property SUMMARY: Approval of this measure tax collections of other units of local goverment. would authorize the District to raise $94,000, beginning with fiscal year 1996- 0 YES 97. This amount of money would allow the district to meet the ongoing expenses of the district including:maintenance, mate- rials and supplies, salaries, utilities and programs. The District presently has no tax base.The proposed tax base would raise$94,000 in the 1996-97 tax year. This would result in an estimated tax rate of 29.21 cents per thousand dollars of valuation. The esti- mated tax cost for this measure is an ES- TIMATE only, based on the best informa- tion available from the county assessor at the time of estimate. 9-19 CONTINUED Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet SAMPLE BALLOT ■ OFFICIAL BIENNIAL PRIMARY NOMINATING BALLOT DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ May 21, 1996 ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AND MEASURES FOR EACH PRECINCT WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT CITY OF REDMOND RIVER BEND ESTATES If approved,this measure would autho- 9-33 FIVE YEAR STREET SERIAL SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT rize the district to tax properties within LEVY FOR THE CITY OF REDMOND 9-35 TO ESTABLISH RIVER BEND the district for road improvement and QUESTION: Shall Redmond levy ESTATES ROAD DISTRICT TAX BASE maintenance. The tax base would be $800,000 outside the tax base annually, limited to annual increases of 6% per beginning 1996-97, for five years, to im- QUESTION: Shall River Bend Estates Road year. Levy of the tax would be subject prove arterial/collector streets? District establish a new tax base of to the limits of Section 11 b,Article XI, SUMMARY: Rapid growth has increased $25,000.00 beginning with tax year 1996/97? Oregon Constitution. The revenue to traffic conflicts between vehicles, pedes- SUMMARY: If approved, this measure be raised would be used exclusively for trians and bicyclists on Redmond arteri- would authorize the district to increase its other governmental purposes." There is currently no tax base. als/collectors. This funding will allow for tax base to$25,000 annually. The current necessary repairs and improvements to tax base is set at $12,600 per year. The The proposed initial tax base would these streets. purpose of the increase is to provide for im- raise $4,500 in the 1996-97 tax year The streets to be improved include,but are provement and maintenance of roads within resulting in an estimated tax rate of not limited to, 10th Street, Obsidian, the district. Surfacing of Rocking Horse $1.4101 per thousand dollars of as- Salmon, 27th, 23rd, Maple and Canal. Road from the intersection of Hwy 97,west sessed valuation.The estimated tax for These improvements will ease traffic cir- to Buck Canyon Road, and that portion of this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY culation and provide safe separation of Buck Canyon Road from the intersection of based on the best information available pedestrians,bicyclists and motor vehicles; Rocking Horse Road west to Brookswood from the County Assessor at the time particularly for children walking to schools Road would be the primary goal. Increased of the estimate. or other activities. maintenance of secondary roads would also This levy is part of an overall financing be financially feasible. The tax base is sub- package which includes systems develop- ject to the other Governmental purposes limit O YES ment charges,local improvement districts, of Section 11 b Article XI of the Oregon Con- stitution. urban renewal monies, and subdivision impact fees. O YES O NO This levy authorizes the City of Redmond to levy$4,000,000 over a five year period. NO This levy will not,under Oregon Constitu- O CROOKED RIVER RANCH RURAL tional provisions,reduce property tax col RIVER BEND ESTATES FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT time.n he initial her ax rate is estimated units td t this SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT 16-15 CROOKED RIVER RANCH time. The initial tax rate is estimated to be FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTTAX $1.72 per thousand of assessed valuation. 9-36 APPROVAL TO LEVY TAX BASE BASE UPDATE ELECTION This rate should decline each year approxi- AUTHORIZED MAY 21,1996. mately to$0.98 in the fifth year. The levy QUESTION: Shall River Bend Estates QUESTION: Shall Crooked River is subject to the general governmental lim- Road District levy all River tax base states Ranch Rural Fire Protection District its established by Measure 5. y establish a tax base of$256,000.00 lished by Measure 9-35 beginning with the beginning in the 1996-1997 fiscal O YES 1996/1997 tax year? year? O NO SUMMARY: Voter approval is requested SUMMARY:A tax base is allowed by to levy taxes within the tax base. Levy of Article XI, Section 11 of the Oregon ADMINISTRATIVE the entire$25,000 tax base is necessary to Constitution.The Current tax base is meet projected expenses, including mate- $123,744.32.The new tax base will SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 rials(such as gravel,cinder,oil mat or chip start on July 1,1996.The new tax will 9-34 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND seal),services(such as paving),insurance, let the District keep current programs. AUTHORIZATION general operating expenses,and reserves Funds will provide personal protective QUESTION: Shall the District be autho- for maintenance of roads within the district. equipment and fire fighting tools for If approved, the increased tax rate would the District's personnel as well as sized to contract a general obligation be collected starting in November 1996. funding to purchase equipment and to bonded indebtedness in an amount not 9 P to exceed$58,500,000. If the bonds are maintain the District's ability to re- approved,they will be payable from taxes O YES place public safety equipment and on property or property ownership that enable the District to benefit from are not subject to the limits of Article XI, technological improvements and im- Section 11 b of the Oregon Constitution. O NO prove life saving and fire fighting ca- SUMMARY:This measure authorizes the pabilities.This is needed to comply District to issue general obligation bonds PONDEROSA PINES EAST with current training and safety stan- of not to exceed$58,500,000,to finance SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT dards.The income will be used for the acquisition, construction, equipping government purposes other than and furnishing of one high school and one (SEE MAP ENCLOSED OR schools.The tax base levy will be sub- middle school and media centers at POSTED IN VOTING BOOTH) ject to the limits of Article XI,Section Mountain View High, Bend High and 9-37 TO FORM A ROAD DISTRICT AND 11(b),of the Oregon Constitution. Three Rivers Elementary;acquisition,in- ESTABLISH A TAX BASE stallation and activation of technological QUESTION: Shall Ponderosa Pines East O YES and communications systems;acquisition Special Road District be formed with a and improvement of property for support and school sites; reconstruction, repair, $4,500 initial tax base starting in tax year O NO and addition to other buildings;and pay 1996-97? all costs. Bonds would mature over a pe- SUMMARY: A special road district would riod not to exceed 20 years. be established covering the area within Pon- derosa Pines East subdivision. The name of the district would be the Ponderosa Pines O YES East Special Road District. The purpose of the district would be to provide for improve- ment and maintenance of roads within the O NO district in accordance with ORS 371.305 to 371.360. 9-20 CONTINUED- Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet POLLING PLACES PRECINCT POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY 6, 01 Pepsi-Cola Bldg 2440 NE 4th St Bend 6, 02 Bend Senior High School 230 NE 6th Street Bend & 03 Department of Public Works 61150 SE 27th Street Bend & 04 First Lutheran Church NW Broadway& NW St. Helens Place Bend & 05 Romaine Village Rec Hall 19940 Mahogany Street Bend & 06 Hollinshead Center 1235 NE Jones Road Bend & 07 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend & 08 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend 6, 09 Bend Villa Court 1801 NE Lotus Drive Bend 6, 10 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend & 11 Kenwood Elementary School Gym . 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend & 12 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend & 13 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 19835 2nd Street Tumalo & 14 Cloverdale Fire Hall 68787 Geo Cyrus Road Cloverdale & 15 Sisters Fire Hall 301 S Elm Street Sisters 6, 16 Sunriver Community Church #1 Theater Drive (57175 Theater Drive) Sunriver & 17 St.Thomas Parish Hall NW 12th Street& SW Evergreen Avenue Redmond 6. 18 Terrebonne School Gym 1199 B Avenue Terrebonne 19 Assembly of God Church 1865 W Antler Avenue Redmond 20 Welcome Center 63085 N Hwy 97 Bend 6 21 1st Missionary Baptist Church 21129 Reed Market Road Bend & 22 Christian Life Center 21720 E Hwy 20 Bend 6 23 Deschutes County Admin Bldg 1130 NW Harriman Street Bend 6- 24 La Pine Fire Station#1 51550 Huntington Road La Pine & 25 Bend Senior High School 230 NE 6th Street Bend & 26 Jewell Elementary School 20550 Murphy Road Bend & 27 Kingston Elementary School NW 12th Street& NW Kingston Avenue Bend 28 Redmond Armory 822 SW Highland Avenue Redmond 6, 29 Redmond Senior Center 325 NW Dogwood Avenue Redmond 6. 30 Sisters Fire Hall 301 S Elm Street Sisters 6 31 Hugh Hartman Middle School 2105 W Antler Ave Redmond 32 Masonic Temple 1036 NE 8th Street Bend 33 Bear Creek Elementary School 51 NE 13th Street Bend 34 New Hope Evangelical Church 20080 Pinebrook Blvd Bend 6, 35 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport venue Bend 36 Redmond Armory 822 SW Highland Avenue Redmond & 37 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 19835 2nd Street Tumalo & 38 La Pine Fire Station#2 55785 S Century Drive Bend 39 La Pine Fire Station#3 15990 Burgess Road La Pine 40 La Pine Church of the Nazarene 15971 Mtn View Lane La Pine & 41 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 19835 2nd Street Tumalo 6. 42 Elk Meadow Elementary School 60880 Brookswood Blvd Bend c 43 Nativity Lutheran Church Knott Road & Brosterhous Road Bend c 44 Bear Creek Elementary School 51 NE 13th Street Bend 45 Bend Senior High School 230 NE 6th Street Bend 46 Pilot Butte Jr. High School 1500 NE Penn Avenue Bend 47 First Lutheran Church NW Broadway& NW St. Helens Place Bend c 48 Community Presbyterian Church 529 NW 19th Street Redmond Accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. 9-21 CONTINUED4 d Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet POLLING PLACES PRECINCT POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY c 49 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend 50 Assembly of God Church 52565 Day Road La Pine 6. 51 Black Butte Ranch Fire Hall 13511 Hawks Beard Blk Butte * 52 Nativity Lutheran Church Knott Road & Brosterhous Road Bend * 53 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend * 54 Deschutes County Admin Bldg 1130 NW Harriman Street Bend 55 La Pine Church of the Nazarene 15971 Mtn View Lane La Pine 6, 56 Kingston Elementary School NW 12th Street& NW Kingston Avenue Bend & 57 Welcome Center 63085 N Hwy 97 Bend & 58 Sisters Fire Hall 301 S Elm Street Sisters u. 59 Tumalo Elementary School 19835 2nd Street Tumalo & 60 Terrebonne School Gym 1199 B Avenue Terrebonne 61 Assembly of God Church 1865 W Antler Avenue Redmond & 62 Elk Meadow Elementary School 60880 Brookswood Blvd Bend & 63 Welcome Center 63085 N Hwy 97 Bend & 64 Romaine Village Rec Hall 19940 Mahogany Street Bend 6. 65 Deschutes County Admin Bldg 1130 NW Harriman Street Bend 6. 66 Mt.View High School 2755 NE 27th Street Bend 6, 67 Jewell Elementary School 20550 Murphy Road Bend 68 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th St Bend 69 First Baptist Church NW 10th Street& NW Cedar Avenue Redmond 6. 70 Community Presbyterian Church 529 NW 19th Street Redmond 6. 71 1 st Missionary Baptist Church 21129 Reed Market Road Bend 72 La Pine Fire Station#2 55785 S Century Drive Bend 73 Redmond Armory 822 SW Highland Avenue Redmond 6. Accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. THE POLLS ARE OPEN FROM:7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. 9-22 CONTINUED-+ Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet VOTING INSTRUCTIONS At the Primary Election of 1996 the voters of Deschutes County will cast their votes on the ballot illustrated below. This page has been inserted into the Voters' Pamphlet as an aid for using this ballot. WHEN VOTING YOUR BALLOT AT THE POLLING PLACE: 1. USE ONLY THE PENCIL PROVIDED. 2. TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL (4M) COMPLETELY! EXAMPLE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE (VOTE FOR ONE) C= JOHN ALLEN DOE � THOMAS JEFFERSON O J.Q. PUBLIC 3. TO WRITE-IN A NAME - YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL (0111111110) AND WRITE-IN THE NAME ON THE DOTTED LINE, WHERE APPLICABLE. 4. DO NOT CROSS OUT - IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND, EXCHANGE YOUR BALLOT FOR A NEW ONE. 5. AFTER VOTING - INSERT BALLOT IN THE BALLOT SLEEVE. DO NOT FOLD THE BALLOT. REMEMBER TO VOTE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BALLOT! 9-23 CONTINUED4 Official Deschutes County 1996 Primary Voters' Pamphlet INDEX MEASURES Administrative School District No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 & 9-9 Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 La Pine Park and Recreation District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6 Lazy River Special Road District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5 Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 & 9-11 Redmond, City of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7 River Bend Estates Special Road District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 & 9-10 Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Sisters School District No. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9-6 CANDIDATES Blanton, Larry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Brown, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16 Carlton, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16 Christoffersen, Sherry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Kern, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Shotwell, Robert E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Swearingen, Linda L.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Young, Don D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Deschutes Count Voters ' Pamphlet y Deschutes County Clerk Primary Election, May 21 , 1996 1130 NW Harriman Street, Bend, Oregon 97701 (541) 388-6547 9-24 voters O F (� : _ ' O pamphlet l 59 4 �H �n P STATE OF OREGON BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 21 , 1996 Compiled and Distributed by Secretary of State This Voters' Pamphlet is the personal property of the recipient elector for assistance at the polls. PHIL KEISLING STATE OF OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE SECRETARY OF STATE f" MICHAEL GREENFIELD N 'Z 136 STATE CAPITOL DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE SALEM,OREGON 97310-0722 (503)986-1500 ' r Dear Voter: This 1996 Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet contains information about voting in the May 21, 1996 polling place election. It includes statements from candidates running for state office and the text and ballot titles for the three ballot measures referred to the peo- ple by the Legislature. The Voters' Pamphlet also includes a list of county elections offices and how to contact them, instructions regarding how to vote and how to request an absentee ballot, and other useful information. Every Oregon on household will receive a Voters' Pamphlet. In addition, some counties P produce a local voters' pamphlet, which might be bound inside this Voters' Pamphlet or mailed separately. By state law, all voters--except those receiving absentee ballots--should vote at their des- ignated polling site between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on May 21. If you are not sure where your polling site is located, see the list in this Voters' Pamphlet, check your news- paper, or contact your county elections office. I encourage you to vote on May 21--your fellow Oregonians are counting on you. Best, Phil Keisling 9 Secretary of State On the Cover. Oregonians have always shown resilience and adaptability in the face of natural disasters.Here,Portlanders take to the streets in the"100 year flood"of 1894.Photo courtesy of Oregon Historical Society,negative#60550. Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information INFORMATION GENERAL RANDOM ALPHABET Your official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet is While the candidates'statements appear in alphabetical order by divided into separate sections for measures and candidates.You their last name in this voters'pamphlet,you will notice that they can find page numbers for the beginning of each of these appear in a different order on your ballot. sections, as well as for the alphabetical index of candidates, in the table of contents on this page. Pursuant to ORS 254.155, the Secretary of State is required to complete a random order of the letters of the alphabet to Material in the measures section includes each state ballot title, determine the order in which the names of candidates appear on estimate of financial impact, the complete text of the proposed the ballot. measure,an impartial statement explaining the measure and any arguments filed by proponents and opponents of the measure. The alphabet for the 1996 Biennial Primary Election is: Oregon law allows the Legislature to submit one argument in LI R,C,W,D,H,N,X,B,Q,A,P,Z,F,E,L,S,1,J,Y,K,O,M, support of each measure it refers to the people. Citizens or V,T,G organizations may also file arguments in favor of or in opposition to measures by purchasing space for $500 or by submitting a petition signed by 2,500 voters.The Secretary of State may not accept any argument which f not accompanied by the specified VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE LIMITS fee or the requisite number of signatures. In the candidate section, partisan candidates appear before Due to the passage of Measure 9 in the 1994 General Election, nonpartisan candidates.All space is purchased; statements and a candidate for statewide office (excluding judges) or the office photographs are submitted by the candidates or their designated of state Senator or state Representative may file to voluntarily agents. The information required by law—pertaining to occupa- limit their campaign expenditures. A candidate who chooses to tion,occupational background,educational background and prior do so files a "Voluntary Declaration of Limitation on governmental experience—has been certified by each Expenditures"with the Secretary of State. candidate. Throughout this voters'pamphlet you will notice at the bottom of Miscellaneous voting aids, including district maps, precinct and each candidate statement for a statewide office or the office of polling place lists, voting instructions, a complete list of state state Senator or state Representative a disclaimer which states if measures and candidates,and absentee ballot applications,are that candidate has or has not volunteered to limit expenditures. also a part of the Voters' Pamphlet. In an effort not to duplicate the printing of information, some of these voting aids are not a part of the state Voters' Pamphlet, but instead are included in The limits for these candidates for the 1996 Biennial Primary your county Voters' Pamphlet. Another page, "Voting Election are as follows: Accessibility for Elderly and Individuals with Physical Disabilities," contains information about provisions made for elderly or physically disabled voters. Office Limit The Voters' Pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of Statewide offices $200,000 State since 1903,when Oregon became one of the first states to State Senator $ 30,000 provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. In 1909, the Legislature passed a law requiring pamphlets to State Representative $ 20,000 include information on candidates. One copy of the Voters' Pamphlet is mailed to every household in the state. Additional copies are available at the State Capitol, local post offices,courthouses and all county election offices. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Absent Voter...................................................................... 49 Nonpartisan Candidates.................................................... 46 Congressional Map........................................................... 36 Republican Candidates..................................................... 37 Democratic Candidates..................................................... 29 Republican Precinct Committeeperson............................. 44 Democratic Precinct Committeeperson............................. 35 Voter Registration.............................................................. 4 District Map....................................................................... 48 Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Index to Candidates.......................................................... 51 Individuals with Physical Disabilities............................ 28 Measures........................................................................... 6 ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1996 Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 3 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information VOTER REGISTRATION The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 requires states to Where to Obtain a Voter Registration Card: meet new standards of accessibility in election administration, making it easier for citizens to register and to vote. Now, Voter registration cards can be obtained from any county citizens who are already registered to vote may update informa- elections office, most banks and post offices, some state tion on their registrations, such as residence address, through agencies,and may be found in many telephone directories. election day and still be able to cast a ballot. If you have moved to a new residence within the same coun- Additionally, the Act is designed to increase the number of ty where you are currently registered,your new voter registra- Americans registered to vote by requiring many public agencies tion card must be received by May 13, 1996, to be to provide registration opportunities to their clients simultaneous- eligible to vote a full ballot. If you fail to fill out a new voter ly with other services. registration card by this deadline and wish to vote on election ` day,you may go to your county elections office or to your polling You may register to vote if: place to receive a ballot containing federal and statewide offices and statewide measures only. 1.You are a citizen of the United States; 2.You will be at least 18 years old by May 21, 1996;and If you have moved to a new residence in a different county 3.You are a resident of Oregon. than where you are currently registered, your new voter registration card must be received or postmarked by April 30, 1996. If you fail to meet this deadline, you must go to the To register to vote: elections office in your new county by election day to be eligible to vote. Your completed voter registration card must be received or post- marked by April 30,1996. If you are changing your political party affiliation, you must complete a new voter registration card and mail it to your If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon, you must county elections office. A card that contains a change in update your registration by filling out a new voter registra- political party affiliation must be received or postmarked by April tion card if: 30, 1996. 1.You change your residence address; IMPORTANT!Even if there is no record of your voter registration 2.You change your mailing address; at your polling site on election day, you can be issued a ballot 3.Your name is changed by marriage or court order; containing federal and statewide offices and statewide measures only.The county elections office will then review your registration 4.You want to change your political party affiliation;or information and determine your voting eligibility. 5.Your registration has been canceled. i i i ATTENTION: The State of Oregon prints measure arguments and candidate statements as submitted by the author. The state does not correct punctua- tion, grammar or syntax errors or inaccurate information. The only changes made are attempts to correct spelling errors. 4 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet=General Information R ` � s 417; acv R q r { a W, i g C Co + b"0 uil vl ti d w d C� y� O �, ro F a T , Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 23 Measure No. 23 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 47—Referred to the Electorate of EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Oregon by the 1995 Legislature, to be voted on at the Biennial Primary Election,May 21, 1996. The Oregon Constitution currently guarantees that in lawsuits BALLOT TITLE involving claims for damages of more than $200, the parties have a right to a jury trial.The people voted to raise this amount to the current $200 in 1974. Ballot Measure 23 increases this AMENDS CONSTITUTION;INCREASES MINIMUM minimum amount from$200 to$750. 23 VALUE IN CONTROVERSY REOUIRED TO OBTAIN Under current Oregon statutes, if the amount of damages JURY TRIAL claimed in a lawsuit is$200 or less, and statutory attorney fees are not authorized, the lawsuit must be tried before a judge in small claims court without a jury. Without court permission, the RESULT OF "YES" VOTE: "Yes" vote would require that over parties may not be represented at the trial. If the amount of dam $750 be in controversy to obtain jury trial. ages claimed is more than $200, an g any,party has the option.to demand that the case be tried before a jury. RESULT OF "NO" VOTE; "No" vote retains requirement that If Ballot Measure 23 is approved,the Oregon Constitution will over$200 be in controversy to obtain jury trial be amended to allow Oregon statutes to be changed so that par- ties to a lawsuit can not demand a jury trial unless the amount of SUMMARY: This measure would amend the Oregon damages claimed is more than $750. The 1995 Legislature has Constitution.The constitution now guarantees the right to obtain already passed HB3073 which will automatically change the a jury trial only when the value in controversy in an action at taw, Oregon statutes to make these changes if Ballot Measure 23 is exceeds$200. The measure would increase that amount to approved by the voters. $750.The constitution then would guarantee the right to obtain a If Ballot Measure 23 is approved, parties to a lawsuit in which jury trial only when the value in controversy exceeds$750. the amount of damages claimed is $750 or less will have their case decided by a judge in small claims court without a jury. If ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:No financial effect on state the amount of damages claimed is more than$750, either party or local government expenditures or revenues. may demand a jury trial. Ballot Measure 23 does NOT affect any right to a jury trial in a criminal case. Be it,Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon: Committee Members: Appointed by: PARAGRAPH 1. Section 3, Article VII (Amended) of the Senator Rod Johnson President of the Senate Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended to read: Representative Jim Welsh Speaker of the House Sec.3. In actions at law,where the value in controversy shall Representative Avel Gordly Secretary of State exceed [$200]$750, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, Richard Don Swartz Members of the Committee and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of this.state, unless the court can affirmatively say there is no evidence to support the verdict. Until otherwise provided by law, upon appeal of any case to the supreme court, either party (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the may have attached to the bill of exceptions the whole testimony, ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) the instructions of the court to the jury, and any other matter material to the decision of the appeal. If the supreme court shall be of opinion, after consideration of all the matters thus submit- ted, that the judgment of the court appealed from was such as should have been rendered in the case, such judgment shall be affirmed, notwithstanding any error committed during the trial;or if, in any respect, the judgment appealed from should be changed, and the supreme court shall be of opinion that it can determine what judgment should have been entered in the court below, it shall direct such judgment to be entered in the same manner and with like effect as decrees are now entered in equity cases on appeal to the supreme court. Provided,that nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the supreme court to find the defendant in a criminal case guilty of an offense for ; which a greater penalty is provided than that of which the accused was convicted in the lower court. PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu- tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at a special election held throughout this state on the same date as the next regular primary election. NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and italic]type indicates deletions or comments. t 6 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 23 Measure No. 23 LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Jury trials are complex and expensive undertakings. In district "Trial by jury is part of the bright constellation which courts, six person juries are the norm. Very few non-attorneys leads to peace,liberty,and safety." have the knowledge of procedure and evidence that would allow President Thomas Jefferson(1801) a person to efficiently try a case to a jury. As a result, the ser- vices of attorneys are usually needed if a dispute is to be tried to a jury. Justice is based on the moral conviction that wrongdoers must answer to both those they harm and to society.The strength and integrity of our justice system is based on individual citizens Small claims departments allow persons with disputes involv- serving on juries. The civil jury is perhaps the most powerful ing limited amounts($2,500 or less)to use a simplified court pro- force for positive change available to the individual citizen. It is cedure. Attorneys are not allowed to represent parties in small often the only means the citizen has for holding powerful wrong- ' claims actions except with the court's permission. Hearings are doers accountable for their actions. Because of the civil jury, conducted in an informal manner. The decision of the judge in wrongdoers are forced to change their conduct. The result is a the small claims department of a district court is final. safer,healthier"state and nation. Because of the constitutional right to a jury in matters involv- Oregonians are fortunate to have a court system which is one of ing more than $200, the small claims departments have exclu- the most efficient in the nation. No measure should diminish the sive jurisdiction only of disputes involving$200 or less. If the dis- power of the civil jury or the right to trial by jury. In Oregon and in pute involves more than $200, a party may demand a jury trial America,justice belongs to,and is best rendered by the people. and the case must proceed through the normal district court pro- cedures even though the other party or parties would prefer to use the simpler and cheaper small claims process.The amend- The scrutiny of 12 honest jurors provides defendant and plaintiff ment proposed by Ballot Measure 23 will reduce the number of alike a safeguard from arbitrary perversion of the law." cases in which this-will happen. Sir Winston Churchill(1956) A court's time is a valuable resource. Ballot Measure 23 will make better use of that resource by making more of the court's (This information furnished by Laura K.Lee Dellinger,OREGON time available for important civil and criminal matters. Ballot ALERT.!) Measure 23 will force more small disputes into the informal reso- lution process of the small claims departments, while retaining the right of a party to seek a jury trial in matters involving more than $750. For these reasons, we strongly recommend the adoption of the constitutional amendment proposed by Ballot Measure 23. , Committee Members: Appointed By: Senator Gene Derfler President of the Senate Representative Chuck Carpenter Speaker of the House Representative Lynn Lundquist Speaker of the House (This Joint Legislative Committee appointed to provide legislative argu- ment in support of the ballot measure pursuant to 1993 Or.Laws 811 §10.) NO ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THIS BALLOT MEASURE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 7 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 4—Referred to the Electorate of equal to eight percent of the total number of votes cast for all Oregon by the 1995 Legislature, to be voted on at the Biennial candidates for Governor at the election at which a Governor was Primary Election,May 21,1996. elected for a term of four years next preceding the filing of the petition. A number of the signatures of qualified voters required under this paragraph shall be collected in each BALLOTTITLE congressional district in this state. The number of alone- tures of qualified voters required to be collected in each congressional district shall be equal to not less than 1/X of 2!" AMENDS CONSTITUTION:INITIATIVE PETITION the total number of signatures of qualified voters required SIGNATURES MUST ICE COLLECTED FROM EACH under this paragraph. As used in this paragraph, "X" is CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT equal to the number of congressional districts in this state. (d) An initiative petition shall include the full text of the pro RESULT OF"YES"VOTE:"Yes"vote requires specified portion posed law or amendment to the Constitution.A proposed law or of necessary initiative petition signatures collected from each amendment to the Constitution shall embrace one subject only congressional district and matters properly connected therewith. RESULT OF"NO'VOTE, vo#e retains Stern not requiring (e)An initiative petition shall be filed not less than four months y g before the election at which the proposed law or amendment to collection of initiative petition signatures from each congression" the Constitution is to be voted upon. al districts (3)(a) The people reserve to themselves the referendum SUMMARY: Measure would amend Oregon Constitution. The power, which is to approve or reject at an election any Act, or constitution does'not now require'collection of signatures for part thereof, of the Legislative Assembly that does not become state initiative petitions from each congressional district. effective earlier than 90 days after the end of the session at Measure requlres'collection in each congressional,district of I at which the Act is passed. least the'total number of.necessary signatures divided by the (b)A referendum on an Act or part thereof may be ordered by number of districts.Because Oregon currently has five congres- a petition signed by a number of qualified voters equal to four sional districts, at least 1/5,of necessary Signatures would be percent of the total number of votes cast for all candidates for needed from each congressional,district.Measure apPhes to Ini- Governor at the election at which a Governor was elected for a tiative petitions submitted to voters after November 1996 elec- term of four years next preceding the filing of the petition.A ref- tion. Measure would not change"total number of',signatures erendum petition shall be filed not more than 90 days after the required. end of the session at which the Act is passed. ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:Passage of this measure (c)A referendum on an Act may be ordered by the Legislative would result in a direct state government expenditure increase of Assembly by law. Notwithstanding section 15b, Article V of this $110,600 per year and a'direct local government expenditure Constitution,bills ordering a referendum and bills on which a ref- increase of$2$,000 per year.These expenditures are based on erendum is ordered are not subject to veto by the Governor. the average number of state initiative petitions filed for signature (4)(a) Petitions or orders for the initiative or referendum shall verification the past five generat elections. be filed with the Secretary of State. The Legislative Assembly shall provide by law for the manner in which the Secretary of State shall determine whether a petition contains the required Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of number of signatures of qualified voters. The Secretary of State Oregon: shall complete the verification process within the 15-day period after the last day on which the petition may be filed as provided in paragraph(e)of subsection(2)or paragraph(b)of subsection PARAGRAPH 1. Section 1, Article IV of the Constitution of (3)of this section. the State of Oregon, is amended, and the Constitution of the (b) Initiative and referendum measures shall be submitted to State of Oregon is amended by creating new sections I and is the people as provided in this section and by law not inconsis- to be added to and made a part of Article IV, such sections to tent therewith. read: (c) All elections on initiative and referendum measures shall Sec. 1. (1) The legislative power of the state, except for the be held at the regular general elections, unless otherwise initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people, is vest- ordered by the Legislative Assembly. ed in a Legislative Assembly, consisting of a Senate and a (d) Notwithstanding section 1,Article XVII of this Constitution, House of Representatives. an initiative or referendum measure becomes effective 30 days (2)(a) The people reserve to themselves the initiative power, after the day on which it is enacted or approved by a majority of which is to propose laws and amendments to the Constitution the votes cast thereon. A referendum ordered by petition on a and enact or reject them at an election independently of the part of an Act does not delay the remainder of the Act from Legislative Assembly. becoming effective. (b)An initiative law may be proposed only by a petition signed (5)The initiative and referendum powers reserved to the peo- by a number of qualified voters equal to six percent of the total ple by subsections(2)and(3)of this section are further reserved number of votes cast for all candidates for Governor at the elec- to the qualified voters of each municipality and district as to all tion at which a Governor was elected for a term of four years local, special and municipal legislation of every character in or next preceding the filing of the petition.A number of the signa- for their municipality or district. The manner of exercising those tures of qualified voters required under this paragraph shall powers shall be provided by general laws,but cities may provide be collected in each congressional district in this state.The the manner of exercising those powers as to their municipal leg- number of signatures of qualified voters required to be col- islation. In a city,not more than 15 percent of the qualified voters lected in each congressional district shall be equal to not may be required to propose legislation by the initiative, and not less than 1/X of the total number of signatures of qualified more than 10 percent of the qualified voters may be required to voters required under this paragraph. As used in this para- order a referendum on legislation. graph,"X"is equal to the number of congressional districts SECTION 1b. (1) The amendment to section 1 of this in this state. Article by Senate Joint Resolution 4 (1995) does not apply (c) An initiative amendment to the Constitution may be pro- to any initiative petition that, if filed with the Secretary of posed only by a petition signed by a number of qualified voters State with the required number of signatures of qualified 8 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 voters, will be submitted to the people at the general EXPLANATORY STATEMENT lion held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday y in in November 1996. (2)The amendment to section 1 of this Article by Senate Measure 24 amends Article IV of the Oregon Constitution to Joint Resolution 4 (1995) does apply to any initiative peti- change the requirements for collecting signatures on state initia- tion that,If filed with the Secretary of State with the required live petitions.The Oregon Constitution now allows signatures on number of signatures of qualified voters, will be submitted state initiative petitions to be collected from anywhere in the to the people at a general election occurring after the first state. Oregon now has five Congressional districts. Measure 24 Tuesday the first Monday November 1996, regard- applies to initiative petitions proposing changes to and new state less of whhen en the prospective petition for the initiative peti- lion is filed. laws and to initiative petitions proposing amendments to the Oregon Constitution. (3)This section is repealed December 31,1998. If Measure 24 passes,failure to obtain at least one-fifth of the SECTION 1c. Nothing in the amendment to section 1 of required number of signatures from each congressional district this Article by Senate Joint Resolution 4(1995) is intended would result in the measure not being placed on the ballot. to affect the initiative powers granted under subsection (5) Under the Oregon Constitution, an initiative petition proposing of section 1 of this Article, section 10, Article VI, and sec- a state law must contain a number of signatures equal to at least tions 2 and 14, Article XI of this Constitution, prior to the six percent of the votes cast for Governor at the last election, effective date of the amendment to section 1 of this Article currently 73,261 valid signatures. An initiative petition proposing by Senate Joint Resolution 4(1995). an amendment to the Oregon Constitution must contain a num- ber of signatures equal to at least eight percent of the votes cast PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu- for Governor at the last election, currently 97,681 valid signa- tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or tures. The Oregon Constitution currently allows signatures for a rejection at a special election held throughout this state on state initiative petition to be collected from anywhere in the state the same date as the next regular primary election. and does not require that signatures on state initiative petitions be collected from geographic regions. By law, Congressional districts must contain a substantially NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets equal number of people.The number of signatures that must be and italic]type indicates deletions or comments. collected from a Congressional district will always be the same for all Congressional districts. Measure 24 does not apply to state initiative petitions to be submitted to the people at the November 1996 general election. Measure 24 does apply to any state initiative petition submitted for an election held after November 1996. Committee Members: Appointed by: Senator Rod Johnson President of the Senate Representative Jim Welsh Speaker of the House Ruth Bendl Secretary of State Phil Dreyer Secretary of State Sid Lezak Members of the Committee (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) 9 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR "Existing law allows signatures on initiative petitions to be col- Vote YES on Measure 24! lected from anywhere in the state.Signatures are not required to be collected from any specific geographic regions within Oregon. Protect Oregon's Initiative System from Abuse! As a result a petition with potentially serious effects on southern F or eastern Oregon,for example,can qualify for the ballot even if all the signatures are gathered in the Portland metropolitan area. • Strengthen your voice in Oregon.Close a political loophole. No signatures from southern or eastern Oregon are required." • Send paid signature gatherers packing. "Measure 24 changes this so that in order to qualify for the ballot, a petition must receive support from a minimum number . Prevent political operatives from making money off Oregon's of people in each Congressional district in Oregon. Oregon has initiative system. five Congressional districts that each contain a substantially equal number of people.These Congressional districts represent all regions and common interest areas of Oregon." • Stop fringe special interests from dividing Oregon. { "Measure 24 will prevent initiative petitions that have impor- • Give all Oregonians the right to decide which initiatives qualify tant impacts on all regions of Oregon from qualifying for the bal- for statewide vote. lot with signatures collected in in only one part of the state. Current law allows people in one geographic region of Oregon to . Guarantee fair and inclusive representation for all Oregonians. decide that an initiative petition will qualify for the ballot even 1 when a majority of people in other parts of the state disagree. Measure 24 changes this system for the better by giving voters ' Tell divisive special interests to stop abusing Oregon's initia- in all parts of Oregon a role in determining whether an initiative tive process. petition will make it to the ballot.We urge your support of Ballot Measure 24." • One person.One vote.One Oregon. Oregon's Initiative Process Belongs to Oregonians... Committee Members: Appointed by: Not Political Operatives! Senator Gene Derfler President of the Senate Strengthen Oregon's Initiative Process! Representative Chuck Carpenter Speaker of the House Vote YES on Measure 24! Representative Lynn Lundquist Speaker of the House (This Joint Legislative Committee appointed to provide legislative argu- (This information furnished by Roger Gray, The YES on Measure 24 ment in support of the ballot measure pursuant to 1993 Or.Laws 811 Committee.) §10.) I i i (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 10 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR To All Oregon Voters: Vote YES on Measure 241 Measure 24 puts Oregon back together. I urge you to join if you live in Multnomah, Washington or Clackamas coun- me and vote YES on Measure 24. ties,you know about those paid signature gatherers... Lately, all.of us are hearing a lot about the existence of "Two Have you ever been approached by a paid signature gatherer Oregons". People claim that the tensions between urban and while waiting for a bus in downtown Portland? Have you ever rural Oregon have created a division in our state. They say the been cornered at Saturday market? How about when you were differences between rural and urban Oregon are growing more waiting curb-side for the Rose Festival parade to begin?Or while and more pronounced every year. you were trying to watching the Hillsboro Air Show? As a state senator for District#30, 1 represent some of the most Why don't they go somewhere else?! rural parts of Oregon and an area larger than several states in the United States. Those of us who live in this beautiful and Because paid signature gatherers can collect all of the signa- tures part of the state feel excluded by Oregon's initiative necessary to qualify an initiative for a statewide ballot in process. Sponsors of statewide initiatives never consult us one place. Since Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington because it is easier and cheaper for them to collect signatures in counties are heavily populated, voters like you and me are one heavily populated region. easy targets for paid signature gatherers. People living in the Portland metropolitan area are assault- While we are assaulted by these paid signature gatherers, ed by paid signature gatherers trying to make a living off voters elsewhere in Oregon are completely excluded from Oregon's initiative process. People living in Eastern and the initiative process. They never get a chance to determine Southern Oregon are totally shut out of the process. No which initiatives should qualify for a statewide vote. Measure 24 matter where you live in Oregon,that's not fair. helps both urban and rural voters by requiring signatures be collected throughout Oregon. Measure 24 is a balanced solution to this political loophole. I am proud of Oregon's initiative process but recognize'the need to Measure 24 improves Oregon's initiative process by ensur- strengthen it to ensure that all Oregonians have an equal say. ing that all Oregonians are given an equal say. I believe in Measure 24 does not increase the number of signatures our initiative process. But paid signature gatherers and political required to qualify an initiative for a statewide vote. Instead, operatives are abusing our system ... and our patience. As vot- Measure 24 simply requires that signatures be collected propor- ers, we need to take back control of Oregon's initiative process tionally throughout Oregon.That's fair. by voting YES on Measure 24! Measure 24 protects Oregon's initiative process from Let's Make Sure All Oregonians are Included in Our abuse. Measure 24 helps put Oregon back together. Please Initiative Process! join me by voting YES on Measure 24. Sincerely, Let's Be Fair and Strengthen Oregon's Initiative Process! Senator Gene Timms Vote YES on Measure 241!! State Senate District#30 (This information furnished by Karen Cowan, The YES on Measure 24 Committee.) (This information furnished by Senator Gene Timms,State Senate District#30.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 11 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Measure 24 Strengthens&Protects Stop Political Operatives from Making Money Off Oregon's Initiative Process!!! Oregon's Initiative Process! Measure 24 Guarantees All Oregon Voters An Equal Say! Measure 24 stops this abuse by closing a political loophole! Votes YES on Ballot Measure 241 There are 80 initiatives filed for the November statewide ballot. Divisive special interests can qualify these statewide initiatives A handful of political operatives are responsible for a majority of without consulting voters in Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon, the 80 initiatives filed for the November statewide ballot. These Central Oregon,the Willamette Valley,and the Coast.That's not individuals make a living off Oregon's initiative process by taking fairl advantage of a political loophole. Most of these initiatives have been filed by a small group of divi- Some of these political operatives actually run paid signature sive special interests buying their way onto the ballot. Many of gathering companies. these initiatives keep coming back even after they have been defeated by Oregon voters. These fringe special interests are abusing our initiative process and our rights. But you won't read about that in their voters pamphlet state- ments. Political operatives make money off Oregon's initiative process by taking advantage of voters in the Portland metropolitan area. These political operatives make their money by collecting signa- Paid signature gatherers make a living off our initiative system tures in one heavily populated area. By excluding the rest of by collecting signatures in this heavily populated region. That's Oregon,most voters are without a voice in our initiative process! wrong! Measure 24 closes this political loophole by requiring that signa- Measure 24 is a fair solution and protects our rights as voters. tures be collected throughout Oregon.That's all. Measure 24 protects Oregon's initiative process from abuse and guarantees an equal say for all Oregonians. Measure 24 simply ensures that all Oregonians have an equal say in the process.Measure 24 does not increase the number of Don't be fooled by political operatives!Measure 24 improves our signatures required for qualifying an initiative for a statewide initiative system by giving all Oregonians the right to decide vote. Measure 24 guarantees all Oregon voters the right to par- which initiatives qualify for the ballot. ticipate in our initiative process. Measure 24 guarantees fair and inclusive Vote YES on Ballot Measure 241 representation for all Oregonians! Close a Political Loophole! Protect Oregon's Initiative Processl Take Back Control of Oregon's Initiative Process!!! Vote YES on Measure 241 (This information furnished by Paul Phillips, The YES on Measure 24 (This information furnished by Fred Miller,The YES on Measure 24 Committee.) Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 12 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measure$ Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR FORMER OREGON DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS As an Oregon Voter,You Have Something SAYS MEASURE 24 NEEDED NOW TO Political Operatives Need . KEEP INITIATIVE PROCESS FOR ALL OREGONIANS ...Your Signature. Measure 24 is long overdue!! It is needed so Oregonians do not lose confidence in our initiative process--one of the first in Oregon law requires voter signatures to be collected to qualify the United States. an initiative for a statewide vote. But there are no restrictions on where voter signatures can be collected. I watched the initiative process change during the 10 years • (1977-86) 1 was Oregon's Director of Elections. When I started That's how paid signature gatherers make a living off Oregon's as director Oregoniahs worked throughout the state for no pay to initiative process. They collect all the signatures they need in gather signatures so their ideas could be on the ballot for a vote one heavily populated area.The rest of Oregon voters never see of the people.This statewide effort allowed Oregonians to ques- the initiative until election day.That's wrong! tion and discuss the merits of a measure that might be on the general election ballot. Political Operatives Are Taking Advantage of Oregon Voters! The initiative process changed to a system that is now dominat- ed by special interest groups who can pay people to gather sig- Voters in the Willamette Valley, Central Oregon, Eastern natures to put a measure on the ballot. Paying people to obtain Oregon,Southern Oregon, and on the Coast often have no say signatures is not an issue for me. My concern is how initiative in which initiatives qualify for a statewide vote.That's unfair! petitions are being circulated. The people being paid to gather signatures for a petition collect This political loophole enables divisive special interests to spend most of them in the greater Portland metropolitan area. Why? less money than if they were required to collect signatures They can obtain the greatest number of signatures in the least throughout Oregon. Don't be fooled by fringe special interests amount of time,thus making more money per hour and in total. trying to divide Oregon! All Oregonians lose in this situation because this Oregon's Initiative Process... g Iimeri s cuts- Belongs to the People of Ore onl off discussions through-out the state related to the merits of the g p g idea being proposed by initiative petition. As a result, when a NM Political Operativesl campaign starts, Oregonians in most of our communities have little awareness of the issues and many wonder how the mea- Political operatives are afraid of Measure 24 because it means sure got on the ballot. they make less money. Oregon's initiative process belongs to Oregonians! Strengthen your power as a voter! Measure 24 This is wrong and we can fix it with a YES vote for Ballot closes a political loophole and prevents special interests from Measure 24. taking advantage of Oregon voters. Send Paid Signature Gatherers Packing! (This information furnished by Ray Phelps,The YES on Measure 24 Committee.) Tell Political Operatives to Stop Dividing Oregon! Vote YES on Measure 24! (This information furnished by Pred Miller, The YES on Measure 24 Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 13 CONTINUED bfficial 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No-.'-- 24 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR One Oregon. We Don't Agree on Everything, One Initiative Process. But We Do Agree on This... Made for Oregonians...Not for Divisive Political Operatives! Vote YES on Measure 24!!! Close a Political Loophole! Oregon School Boards Association Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Vote YES on Measure 24! Association of Oregon Faculties Oregon Building and Construction Trades Council It's time for us to stand up to the special interests making money Redmond Education Association off Oregon's initiative process. They are abusing our rights as Portland General Electric voters. Larry Griffith,Mayor of Baker City Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon Vote YES on Measure 24. Tell the fringe special interests Oregon AFL-CIO enough is enough! Oregon Bankers Association Don't be fooled by the political operatives abusing Oregon's ini- Southern Oregon Unisery Council tiative system.These special interests are scared of Measure 24 Jim Spinden,Sheriff of Washington County because it costs them money. Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Oregon Food Processors Council Paid signature gatherers make more money when they only col- Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce lect voter signatures in the Portland metropolitan area. Measure American Federation of State,County and Municipal Employees, 24 costs these divisive special interests money by forcing them Counci175 to collect signatures throughout Oregon. Associated Oregon Industries Oregonians for Food and Shelter Political operatives don't want to give all Oregonians an equal Portland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce say because it will cost them too much money. Tell them that Hood River Grower Shipper Association Oregon's initiative process isn't for sale! Independent Community Banks of Oregon Protect Oregon's Initiative Process from Abuse! Oregon Restaurant Association Salem-Keizer Association of Classified Employees Vote YES on Measure 241 North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce Standard Insurance Company Bend Area Chamber of Commerce (This information furnished by Chip Terhune,The YES on Measure 24 Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Committee.) Oregon City Education Association Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce Mt.Hood Unisery Executive Board Georgia-Pacific Corporation Salem Education Association Oregon Sportsmen Oregon Education Association Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce Oregon Farm Bureau Federation Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Strengthen and Protect Oregon's Initiative Process! Vote YES on Measure 24! (This information furnished by Fred Miller,The YES on Measure 24 Committee.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 14 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Tell Political Operatives to Stop Dividing Oregon! VOTE YES MAKE SURE YOUR"MINORITY" Guarantee an Equal Say for All Oregonians! VIEWS ARE CONSIDERED Vote YES on Measure 24! Are you part of a group referred to as "minority"? You don't think so?Ask yourself: Voters in the Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, and on the Coast are excluded from • Are a majority of Oregonians employed in your occupation? deciding which initiatives qualify for statewide election. That's . Do a majority of Oregonians attend your church? not fair! • Do a majority of Oregonians live in your town? Eighty initiatives are filed for this statewide ballot. Paid signature If your answer is no to any of these questions, you are a gatherers collect most of the required voter signatures in the member of a minority group. Portland metropolitan area to qualify these initiatives.Voters out- side this region have no voice!That's wrong! What does this have to do with Measure 24?The people who Voters in the Portland metropolitan area are being assaulted by wrote our Constitution provided that we would elect a legislative body to write laws that protect the rights of a minority (you and paid signature collectors who make a living off Oregon's initiative process. Why? Because it costs political operatives money to me)from the unfair use of power by a majority of people. gather signatures outside this heavily populated region. They want to continue making money off our initiative system and Later, by popular vote, the people changed the Constitution keep dividing Oregon. so a minority of people could go around the legislature and directly to the people to enact laws. This is Oregon's Initiative It's time to tell them to stop abusing our initiative system! Process-an important political right for all Oregonians. It allows citizens to change laws without needing the legislature to act. Divisive special interests are abusing Oregon's initiative Sadly,our initiative process is now being manipulated by spe- process...and our patience! cial interest groups who are geographically concentrated in the state's most populated areas and politically narrow in their out- • Measure 24 protects Oregon's initiative process from abuse look. • Measure 24 guarantees all Oregonians an equal voice in the Measure 24 provides that if laws affecting the entire state are initiative system going to be enacted by majority vote of the people, and not the legislature, then the initiative proposing either a new law or a • Measure 24 closes a political loophole by strengthening your change in law should have the approval of a minority of people voice in Oregon living in all parts of Oregon,not just its most populated areas. • Measure 24 requires signatures be collected throughout We need Measure 24 to be sure that laws enacted reflect the Oregon concerns of a portion of the geographic minority. • Measure 24 stops political operatives from dividing Oregon by VOTE YES ON MEASURE 24 giving all Oregonians an equal say in the initiative process Strengthen Oregon's Initiative Process! (This information furnished by Don Schellenberg,Oregon Farm Bureau Vote YES on Measure 2411 Federation.) (This information furnished by Roger Gray,The YES on Measure 24 Committee.) " (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 15 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24, Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION YOUR SIGNATURE WON'T COUNT! Statement in Opposition to the Passage of Measure 24 by Vern Cook,Lawyer and Former State Senator. Imagine there's an important initiative petition circulating in Oregon;one you feel strongly about and want very much to sign. On June 2, 1902, the people of Oregon, frustrated by the Imagine being told by a petition circulator, "Don't bother to refusal of their elected senators and representatives to represent sign this petition.Your signature won't count." the interests of all of the people instead of a few greedy special interests, adopted Oregon's first in the nation Initiative and Your signature not count? Could such a thing happen? It can Referendum,known nationwide as the'Oregon System'. happen, and will if Measure 24 passes, because that's exactly Scarcely a session of the legislature has passed since then what Measure 24 does. You see, Measure 24 is about quotas. that legislators, newspapers and anti democratic organizations Some Oregonians'signatures will count: others won't,It will have not tried to cripple the peoples' rights to use these great all depend on where you live. reforms as legislators in their own right. Senate Joint Resolution 4, the parent of Measure 24, is just Under Measure 24, once the signature quota has been reached the latest effort of those who distrust the people to restrict and for your part of the state,your signature won't count.The signa- destroy our rights to initiate legislation. tures of other Oregonians will count,but not yours. During the 1995 session of the Oregon Legislature 19 of 30 senators and 54 of 60 state representatives supported this mea- Instead of the long-standing American system of"One man;One sure. It reminds me of the old country song about the sinking of vote,"your ability to sign petitions suddenly will depend on your the Great Titanic where the words include the line, 'there were address. In fact. under Measure 24,signatures from Eastern husbands and wives, little children lost their lives, but I didn't Oregon will be much more valuable than signatures of reea- hear nobody pray!'There were very few legislators representing istered voters from other parts of the state.That's wrong! the sacred rights of the people of Oregon. For 94 years every Oregonian has had an equal right to spon- sor legislation by the initiative. That right would now be taken century ago,Oregonians wisely reserved for themselves in the away by this measure! A registered voter in Portland, The state constitution the right to protect themselves from politicians Dalles, Medford, Eugene or Beaverton could sign an initiative who place big money special interest groups above the will of petition and under the formula of this constitutional amendment the people. Today, many powerful special interest groups his or her signature could count for nothing. see the initiative process as a threat to their control. They Worse yet, this measure would favor those initiative sponsors can control politicians, but they can't seem to control everyday with great amounts of money and make it virtually impossible for citizens like yourself. average citizens to get a measure on the ballot! Don't be fooled. Measure 24 is a blatant attempt to limit the right This is a very bad measure and it should be defeated. of Oregonians to self-government. It has one purpose: Make it much more diff icult for citizens to overrule the legislature. (This information furnished by Vern Cook.) Maybe you're concerned about drunk driving, civil rights, crime, protecting the environment, limiting property taxes, preserving school funding, or fishing, hunting and gun laws. Whatever the cause, liberal, conservative or otherwise your ability to affect the laws you live under is seriously threatened by Measure 24. Don't let the legislature tell you your signature doesn't count. PLEASE,VOTE"NO"ON MEASURE 24 (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United P.A.C.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument.does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 16 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures - Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION s VOTE NO ON MEASURE 24 RALPH NADER'S STATEMENT OPPOSING MEASURE 24 We are the Coalition for Initiative Rights.We are left,right,and In 1902,the people of Oregon rose up against the domination center.While we disagree more often than not,we stand of their state by the railroads, banks, and big corporations. The together against Measure 24. people created for themselves the power of initiative in order to bypass a legislature corrupted by special interests. The following organizations endorse our campaign against Measure 24: Measure 24 is an historic attempt by commercial interests - the utilities, banks, and some unions-to turn back the clock by No Sales Tax League making it far more difficult for people to exercise democratic con- trol over their owns lives and communities. Measure 24 would Oregon Taxpayers United PAC transform the initiative process from an instrument of citizen and Citizens Utility Board of Oregon community power into an easier instrument of corporate power. Douglas County Christian Schools,Inc. Those with big bankrolls could employ paid petitioners through- United Steelworkers of America,District 11 out the state in order to put their own proposals on the ballot, Parents for Academic Excellence while grassroots groups and people organized around regional or community concerns, but without the means to pay petition- East Side Democratic Club ers, would encounter greater barriers in placing their own pro- Physicians For Social Responsibility posals on the ballot. Oregon Common Cause Oregon Citizens Alliance Measure 24 is particularly insidious because it seems plausi Portland Gray Panthers ble at first glance. Do not be taken in. This measure will not OSPIRG Citizen Lobby increase the power of any region in the state, but is instead Oregon League of Conservation Voters designed to weaken and divide the regions of Eastern Oregon, 9 9 Southern Oregon, the Coast and the Valley. If Measure 24 Oregon Natural Resources Council Action should pass,there will be no effective check on the power of the Friends of Barton Park&the Scenic legislature,and those with the resources to buy legislative power Clackamas River will reign supreme. Portland Rainbow Coalition Citizens for Academic Excellence PAC Oregonians nearly one hundred years ago reclaimed political Socialist Party of Oregon power for themselves. The real agenda of those promoting Barristers Information Service Measure 24 is to deceive the people into restricting those politi- cal rights that their grandparents struggled so hard to secure for Don't Waste Oregon Caucus them. Citizens for Clean Water Center for Environmental Equity Vote"no."Shut the door on 24! Oregon Peaceworks Oregonians for Equal Rights Pacific Party (This information furnished by Ralph Nader.) Democracy Now Oregon Consumer League (This information furnished by Lloyd K.Marbet,Coalition For Initiative Rights.) 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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. 17 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION A Committee of distinguished judges,civil leaders,and educa- TO MY FELLOW CITIZENS tors discussed the effects of Measure 24 and ways to improve the initiative process.They concluded: The"Committee"behind Measure 24 claims says that the rea- son we have this measure is because"Oregon's business com- "The committee believes these objectives are not best munity played a major role in encouraging the state's decision addressed by changes simply making it harder to get enough makers to pursue this concept and place it before the people." signatures to qualify a measure for the ballot whether by This is absolutely true,for big utilities and large corporations like increasing the number of signatures required or by requiring Boise Cascade, First Interstate Bank, Georgia Pacific them to be obtained proportionately from congressional Corporation, Northwest Natural Gas, Portland General districts. Such changes would simply increase the power Electric, U.S. Bank, and US West Communications are and advantage of individuals or interests with money behind Measure 24. compared with individuals or interests with less or no resources." The Campaign Treasurer for the "Committee" supporting Measure 24 is Vice President of Public Affairs for Portland City Club of Portland General Electric,the same utility that broke the spending record The Initiative and Referendum in Oregon in all three ballot measure campaigns to close Trojan. PGE mis- February 16, 1996 led Oregon voters into believing that Trojan was safe and eco- page 37(emphasis added) nomical,and that by closing Trojan the lights would go out.None of this was true! Now they are telling us that they support Members of City Club Committee Measure 24 to curb"special interest abuse of this sacred citizen on the Initiative and Referendum in Oregon: process" and stop people like me "who have demonstrated a willingness to use the initiative process for their own purposes." Judge John C. Beatty,chair(circuit judge, 4th Judicial District, This is coming from corporations who have always used retired) Oregon's Legislature for their own purposes. Hardy Myers, vice chair (attorney and former speaker of the WHOM ARE THEY TRYING TO FOOL? Oregon House of Representatives) Randall Kester, secretary (attorney and former Oregon It was corruption in Oregon's Legislature that led to the cre- Supreme Court justice) ation of the initiative process and similar concerns drive Oregon citizens to use it now. Do you really believe that PGE has Paul Bragdon (president, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science brought us Measure 24 because it cares about the right of "all and Technology;past president,Reed College) Oregonians to decide which initiatives qualify for the statewide ballot."All Oregonians already decide whether a ballot mea- Susan Ward (president(1994-95), League of Women Voters of sure becomes law! The City Club of Portland Report said it Portland) best: "Such changes would simply increase the power and advantage of individuals or interests with money compared Kristine Olson(U.S.Attorney for Oregon) with individuals or interests with less or no resources."(The Initiative and Referendum in Oregon, Page 37, February 16, Kenneth Lewis(president,LASCO Shipping,retired) 1996) Les Swanson (president, Oregon State Board of Higher STOP BIG MONEY FROM TAKING OVER Education) THE INITIATIVE PROCESS! Delna Jones(former assistant majority leader,Oregon House of Representatives) VOTE NO ON MEASURE 24! Cory Stre!singer(general counsel,Port of Portland) Frank Mungeam(senior producer,KATU Television) (This information furnished by Lloyd Marbet.) Michael Chapp!e Grice(administrator,Portland Public Schools) Caroline P.Stoel(adjunct professor,Portland State University) Jan Thenell (public relations director, Multnomah County Library) Leslie Sack(market researcher) (This information fumished by Phil Dreyer,George Starr, Oregon Common Cause,Oregon Consumer League.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 18 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA,LOCAL 8378 MEASURE 24: DIVIDE AND CONQUER THE VOTERS URGES A NO VOTE ON MEASURE 24. Measure 24 is the scheme of the big money utilities and cor- Working men and women in Oregon need an initiative process porations to gut the Oregon Constitution and take over the voter that works for them. Measure 24 is designed to prevent social, initiative process, just as they have taken over the Oregon civic, and labor groups - those without large bankrolls - from Legislature. placing any proposals on the ballot. Requiring labor and grass- roots organizations to collect 20%of the required number of sig- Politics is corrupted by big money. Legislators get huge cam- natures in each of the 5 Congressional districts will require big paign contributions and "gifts"from the big utilities and corpora- bucks. tions who want special treatment. Big utilities, huge corporations, and certain large labor unions Now the big money boys want to destroy the only control on support Measure 24 because they have the big money to buy tFie Legislature: the power of voter initiative to enact laws that signatures anywhere in-Oregon. Only those organizations with people want. fat cat backers will be able to afford paid signature gatherers. Organizations dependent upon volunteers will be crippled. Working men and women, social and civic organizations, and Measure 24 violates the basis of democracy: common citizens will be shut out of the process of initiating peti- tions. Laws that give rights only to rich people have no placetin ONE PERSON=ONE VOTE Oregon. It would throw out hundreds of thousands Big utilities, giant corporations, and large labor unions want to of valid voter signatures. shut down the initiative process. They support Measure 24 because they do not want to spend huge sums of money trying to defeat ballot measures that oppose their interests.They would By requiring at least 15,000 signatures in every single rather buy the Legislature. Their motto is "only the rich need Congressional district in Oregon, regardless of the total number apply." of signatures gathered, Measure 24 would destroy grass-roots ballot measures. Supporters could obtain signatures from 81% of all voters in Oregon and still be kicked off the ballot for not Let's not destroy a fundamental tenet of democracy"one person having enough signatures in any single district. But the big -one vote."Today all signatures count. Under Measure 24 many money boys can run their paid signature collectors every_ signatures will not count,particularly in areas where most people where in Oregon and buy their way onto the ballot anyway. are affected. If the big money boys win on Measure 24,they will have more Some ballot measures and issues are regional. Examples power than ever before: include"Close Trojan";Willamette Valley field burning;access to Oregon beaches; and many others. We do not want one district to have veto power over other districts,especially when an issue 0 power to raise your phone bills. is regional. The passage of Measure 24 will destroy the purest form of democracy-majority rule. power to increase your electricity and gas rates Do not destroy the initiative process. Shut the door on 24. Vote power to pollute the air and water no!! • power to devastate the forests (This information furnished by Mike Sullivan,Douglas Heuer,United power to raise your taxes,while cutting their own Steelworkers of America,Local 8378.) Measure 24 will ruin the initiative process for grass-roots causes and let the big money boys use the Legislature and paid signature gatherers to take over Oregon. Vote NO on Measure.24. (This information furnished by Daniel Meek.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 19 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION BALLOT MEASURE 24 IS RIDICULOUS! Measure 24 is an assault on the people's right to the initiative <VOTE NO!> process. The initiative process has been around for a long time and has been used successfully by Oregonians to make Measure 24 is a deliberate attempt by Oregon legislators to changes that the legislature has been unable or unwilling to do. restrict the rights of citizens to make their own laws. The very act of restricting any peaceful participation in the political Measure 24 requires that at least 20%of the required signa- process is tyranny. tures be gathered in each of Oregon's five congressional dis- tricts for a measure to qualify for the ballot.This means that vot- ers in one district could block an initiative from being on the bal- lot by not signing an initiative petition even if a vast number of gathered in each of Oregon's congressional districts before an signatures were gathered statewide. initiative petition could be put to a vote. Not all issues effecting Oregonians are statewide in nature.The further away people live from a particular issue, they are less likely to be concerned Here's an example: Assume a proposed ballot measure about it or act on it. Measure 24 makes it harder to collect signa- needs 100,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. Under tures. It allows one congressional district to hold the rest of Measure 24 at least 20,000 of the required signatures would the state hostage merely by having enough constituents have to come from each of the five congressional districts. If (within that district)refuse to sign a petition. 30,000 signatures were gathered in each of districts A, B,C and D, but only 19,000 in district E, the measure would fail. Even though 139,000 signatures were collected, Measure 24 would Ironically, Measure 24 will increase paid petitioning at a time d4ny all voters in the state an opportunity to vote on the issue.A when many citizens have concerns about the use of paid peti- popular measure could fail by falling a few signatures short in tioners. Big money has no problem hiring petitioners in each any one district. congressional district while we citizens are effectively frozen out. Petitioning is already difficult enough for citizen sponsored initiatives without adding another burdensome Measure 24 would drastically increase the use of paid peti- requirement. tioners. Measure 24 would allow individuals and corporate inter- ests with ample financial resources to spend vast sums of Ballot Measure 24 betrays the principles of democracy. It money to hire paid petitioners in all districts, while volunteers and others with limited resources would not be able to overcome is a deliberate assault on the people's initiative rights! The this burdensome requirement. purpose of the initiative process is to guarantee democracy by recognizing the right of Oregon citizens to raise issues of con- cern and propose remedies in law without depending on the The purpose of the initiative process is to enable Oregon citi- Legislature to act.Measure 24 eliminates our inalienable right zens to raise issues of concern, propose remedies and give vot- to majority rule and obliterates the single purpose of ers the opportunity to approve or reject them. That's something democracy: government of, for, and "BY" the people - one the legislature seldom does. person<>one vote.The Legislature seeks to remove what has long been established for the people as a whole, undivided by Measure 24 seeks to restrict this initiative process and must congressional districts. be defeated! Arthur Honeyman VOTE'NO'on MEASURE 24 (This information furnished by Arthur Honeyman,Coalition For Initiative (This information furnished by George Starr.) Rights.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11,) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 20 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MEASURE 24 WILL COST YOU MONEY! MEASURE 24 THREATENS CONSUMERS,DEMOCRACY Measure 24 is a trap that was carefully designed by lawmakers OSPIRG, the Oregon Consumer League, United Consumers of who want to destroy the initiative process! Oregon, and the Citizens' Utility Board of Oregon urge you to VOTE NO ON MEASURE 24. While it may sound reasonable on the surface to require 20%of signatures from each of the five congressional districts, in prac- While wrapped in a cloak of"fairness," Measure 24 is actu- tice this would be a restriction that would make it extremely diffi- ally an attempt by wealthy special interests to snatch the cult, if not impossible, for any grassroots organization to get an initiative process out of the hands of ordinary citizens. If it issue on the ballot. passes,only those special interests will be able to afford to qualify initiatives for the ballot. Measure 24 imposes signature quotas on each of the five Congressional districts. Once that quota has been met the sig- Some of the most important recent consumer victories and natures of every other voter in the district will mean nothing! democratic reforms have come through initiatives sponsored by grassroots citizen organizations.For example: Under Measure 24, a petition could acquire THREE TIMES AS MANY SIGNATURES STATEWIDE AS NEEDED, yet FAIL to In 1984,voters created the Citizens' Utility Board to advocate get on the ballot if in even ONE congressional district it fell just for the public interest in utility service and pricing. ONE signature short! In 1986, consumer and small business groups sponsored a Measure 24 makes the initiative process available only to large successful initiative preventing telephone customers from corporations, big unions and the very rich. No grass roots group being charged by the minute for local calls. could afford to pay petitioners to go wherever needed to fill the 20%signature quota. In 1994,Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed the Campaign Finance Reform Initiative to get big money out of politics. Just imagine going from ranch to ranch, in Eastern Oregon, to collect 20,000 plus signatures! Each of these victories came after the Legislature failed or refused to act. The influence of powerful special interests Don't allow Oregon's politicians to deny ordinary people the right often keeps our elected representatives from enacting mea- to use Oregon's initiative process to protect them from special sures that promote the public interest. interests! Now some of these big-money interests want to further Make no mistake. The goal of public employee unions, public increase their dominance of the political process by making utilities,some large corporations and the politicians they control, it harder for citizens to use the initiative. is to take power from the voters so they can tax and spend as they wish. Right now, OSPIRG is collecting signatures on an initiative that would expand Oregon's landmark bottle bill to reduce litter and Vote NO!And urge others to defeat Measure 24. Do it for your increase recycling in our state. Resorting to the initiative'is only own good! necessary because the Legislature has bowed to the wishes of big campaign contributors and refused to act. But despite over- whelming popular support, this effort would be too costly for (This information furnished by Ruth Bendl.) OSPIRG and other grassroots groups under the restrictions imposed by Measure 24. The initiative is a precious instrument of democracy,owned and operated by the people. Let's keep it that way. Don't turn it over to the special interests. SAVE YOUR INITIATIVE PROCESS.VOTE NO ON MEASURE 24. (This information furnished by Randy Tucker,OSPIRG Citizen Lobby; George Starr,Oregon Consumer League;Walter F.Brown,United Consumers of Oregon;Bob Jenks,Citizens'Utility Board 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. 21 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 24 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM INDEX The year the Oregon Legislature first proposed a constitutional amendment creating the initiative and referendum process:1899 The year the people of Oregon approved a constitutional amend- ment creating the initiative and referendum process:1902 ` Number of state initiatives that petitioners have placed on the ballot between 1902 and 1994:272 Number of those initiatives voted into law:95 Number of referenda that petitioners have placed on the ballot between 1902 and 1994:60 Number of those referenda voted into law:24 Number of measures referred by the Legislature between 1902 and 1994:352 Number of measures referred by the Legislature voted into law:199 The year the greatest number of measures(37)was on the ballot:1912 Number of measures that were on the ballot in 1994:19 Number of Congressional Districts from which an equal percent- age of required signatures would have to be gathered under Measure 24 before an initiative could make the ballot:5 The only initiative in 1994 that would have come close to making the ballot under Measure 24:Ballot Measure 18(Bans hunting bear and cougar with dogs.) The number of Congressional Districts required to invalidate an initiative under Measure 24:1 Number of big utilities and large corporations supporting Measure 24:7 Boise Cascade,First Interstate Bank,Georgia Pacific Corporation,Northwest Natural Gas,Portland General Electric,U.S.Bank,US West Communications The year the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that paid petitioning is prohibited by the U.S.Constitution and cannot be prohibited by Oregon:1982 Numbers to call to join in protecting the people's right to the initiative and referendum: (503)637-3549 (503)232-3575 SHUT THE DOOR ON 24 VOTE NOI (This information furnished by Lloyd Marbet,Coalition For Initiative Rights.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 22 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 25 Measure No. 25 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 14—Referred to the Electorate of EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Oregon by the 1995 Legislature, to be voted on at the Biennial Primary Election,May 21, 1996. I I allot Measure 25 amends the Oregon Constitution. The Or BALLOT TITLE Oregon Constitution currently requires that a bill for raising rev- enue receive a simple majority vote of each house of the legisla- ture in order to pass.Ballot Measure 25 raises that number. 5 AMENDS'CONSTITUTION:REQUIRES 315'MAJORI- Ballot Measure 25 would require that at least three-fifths of the rG TY IN LEGISLATURE TO PASS REVENUE-RAISING members of each house approve a bill for raising revenue in BILLS order for it to pass. In the 30-member Oregon Senate, this will increase from 16 to 18 the number of Senators required to RESULT OF "YES"VOTE: "Yes" vote requires 3/5 majority of approve a bill which raises taxes. In the 60-member Oregon the legislature to pass bills for raising revenue. House of Representatives, the number of Representatives required will increase from 31 to 36. RESULT OF "NO" VOTE:'"No"vote retains current majority Ballot Measure 25 would apply only if a bill has a primary pur- requirement to pass all bills,including bills for raising revenue. pose of raising revenue. A bill that only incidentally raises rev- enue and that has a primary purpose other than raising revenue SUMMARY; This measure would amend the Oregon Constitution.The constitution currently requires a majority of the would not be subject to the three fifths vote requirement. members of each chamber of the legislature to pass any,bill. This measure would require approval of 3/5 of all members elected to each chamber to pass bills for raising revenue. Committee Members: Appointed by: ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:No financial effect on state Senator Rod Johnson President of the Senate Representative Jim Welsh Speaker of the House or local government expenditures or revenues. Representative Barbara Ross Secretary of State Representative Ken Strobeck Secretary of State Dean Chuck O'Kelley Members of the Committee Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon: (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the PARAGRAPH 1. Section 25, Article IV of the Constitution of ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) the State of Oregon,is amended to read: Sec. 25. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a majority of all the members elected to each House shall be necessary to pass every bill[,]or Joint reso- lution.[;and] (2) Three-fifths of all members elected to each House shall be necessary to pass bills for raising revenue. (3)All bills, and Joint resolutions[so] passed, shall be signed by the presiding officers of the respective houses.[-] PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu- tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at a special election held throughout this state on the same date as the next regular primary election. NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and italic]type indicates deletions or comments. 23 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 25 Measure No. 25 LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Voting yes on Ballot Measure 25 will make it more difficult for ESTABLISHES RULE BY MINORITY OF LEGISLATORS the Oregon legislature to increase tax rates or to impose new taxes. Ballot Measure 25 would amend the Oregon Constitution For the first time in history, BM 25 would impose minority rule on to require that three-fifths of the members of both the Senate Oregon politics. It would allow 41% of the legislature to stop and the House of Representatives vote for a bill for raising rev- adoption of a revenue measure by the currently required enue, if the bill is to become law. Ballot Measure 25 would thus Constitutional majority. Allowing a minority to control revenue ensure that higher tax rates or new taxes could be passed by the decisions would seriously inhibit the state's efforts to expect legislature only if there was broad consensus throughout the businesses or individuals to pay for the special services they state on the need for such measures. require. Voting yes on Ballot Measure 25 will not cause legislative We all know tight budgets have forced substantial cuts in some gridlock. The three-fifths vote requirement would apply only to school districts and in universities.The legislature has attempted bills that have a principal purpose of raising revenue. If a bill only to minimize those cuts by a fee system or by allowing existing incidentally raises revenue, the bill would not be subject to the fees to increase. An example is the increase in student tuition three-fifths vote requirement, and would need only a simple which is allowed by the current majority vote. majority of each house of the legislature to pass. For example,a, bill that increased the penalty for being convicted of a particular crime from$1,000 to$2,000 would raise revenue only incidental- ALLOWS SPECIAL INTERESTS TO AVOID PAYING FOR ly to the bill's primary purpose of increasing a criminal sanction SERVICE THROUGH MINORITY CONTROL and therefore would not be subject to the three-fifths vote requirement. By contrast,a bill that raised income tax rates from If a large company were a heavy water user,for example,and if nine percent to ten percent would be a bill that had as its princi- steps were required to protect the water table and avoid pollu- pal purpose raising revenue; the bill would be subject to the tion, BM 25 would require 60% approval of both Houses of the three-fifths vote requirement under Ballot Measure 25. Legislature before the fee could be imposed. If a 60%vote were not achieved, the cost of the anti-pollution measures could fall Adopting Ballot Measure 25 will result in a state government on the state's General Fund. Obviously, it will be difficult to that is more responsive to the voters by limiting the state's ability impose these fees in the face of industry opposition.The minori- to impose higher taxes or new taxes on the public to only those ty could control. cases where there is substantial majority support for those taxes.We urge your support of Ballot Measure 25. PROFESSIONAL FEES, LICENSES ALSO CONTROLLED BY THE MINORITY Committee Members: Appointed By: Current law requires periodic renewal of teaching licenses by Senator Gene Derfler President of the Senate teachers. The cost of administration includes a criminal back- Representative Chuck Carpenter Speaker of the House ground check. These costs are usually born by the teacher. If Representative Lynn Lundquist Speaker of the House BM 25 passed and 60%of the Legislature refused the increase, the cost for administration would again fall upon the state. (This Joint legislative Committee appointed to provide legislative argu- BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS SHOULD PAY FOR THEIR ment in support of the ballot measure pursuant to 1993 Or.laws 811 SPECIAL SERVICES §10.) We believe those needing special services should pay for them. BM 25 would make it difficult, if not impossible, to follow this practice. VOTE NO ON BM 25 RETAIN OREGON'S MAJORITY RULE IN OUR LEGISLATURE! NO ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THIS BALLOT MEASURE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. (This information furnished by Bruce Adams,President,Oregon Education Association.) , (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 24 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet---�Statewide Measures Measure No. 25 Measure No. 25 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Argument Against Ballot Measure 25(HJR 14) Statement of Governor John A.Kitzhaber,M.D. Ballot Measure 25,if passed by the voters,would require a 60 1 oppose Ballot Measure 25 because,quite simply,it's bad for percent vote of the Legislature to pass any tax measure. Oregon. This creates bureaucracy at it's worst.The Legislature already Oregonians are justifiably proud of our long tradition of a citi- refers,directly to the voters,most major tax policy issues. zen legislature working in the best interest of the state as a whole. Recently, though, we have seen the rise of divisive Ballot Measure 25 should be defeated,because: issues which tend to divide Oregonians.By allowing a minority of the legislature to control the agenda, Measure 25 would only exacerbate these divisions at a time when we need to bring • This measure is poorly written. The phrase "raise rev- Oregonians together. enue" is undefined and could be interpreted as any increase, including the repeal of an excessive corporate or special interest Measure 25 would raise the number of votes necessary to tax credit and would require a 60 percent vote. "pass bills for raising revenue" to a 3/5 super-majority. If this measure were to pass,a minority of either house would be able • Operating costs and items such as professional licens- to hold revenue matters hostage over unrelated issues. Only 25 ing fees, safety and environmental inspection charges, and Representatives or 13 Senators could use this tactic to enforce fees required to operate many enforcement divisions of minority rule. state government would be subject to the 60 percent rule. This could risk the health and safety of many Oregon citizens, This not only contradicts the principle of majority rule which seniors and children. governs our democracy, but it is also vague. It is unclear to which revenue issues Measure 25 would apply.For example,we • This measure sets aside the time-honored tradition in do not know if it would apply to legislation which lowers one tax, Oregon of"majority rule."By eliminating the 50 percent major- raises another but is revenue neutral overall,or if this would pre- ity, we could actually see a minority group of legislators bound vent Oregon from keeping our tax Erode consistent with the fed- by special interests "holding out" for non-economic issues in eral code. exchange for their votes under the 60 percent requirement.This measure is UN-fair,UN-democratic and UN-American! Furthermore, we do not know how Measure 25 will affect our ability to protect the safety of Oregonians. Measure 25 may In a representative democracy, we elect our own officials to make it more difficult for the legislature to provide the funds nec- govern the state. It's time to demand that our elected represen- essary to build the prison capacity to keep violent criminals tatives do their job and represent all of us, not just a privileged behind bars.We should not risk the safety of our communities. few. These are major problems with Measure 25. But the simplest Don't let the privileged minority rule Oregon. VOTE NO on reason to oppose it is that we have a system that works. It's Ballot Measure 25! called majority rule. It's worked for hundreds of years as a way to make tough decisions. - (This information furnished by Donald E.Loving,Oregon AFSCME Please join me in opposing Measure 25. Council 75.) (This information furnished by Governor John A.Kitzhaber,M.D.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 25 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 25 Measure No. 25 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION MEASURE 25 IS BAD FOR SCHOOLS Ballot Measure 25 requires"revenue raising measures"to pass each house of the legislature by three-fifths vote. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 25 BALLOT MEASURE 25 CREATES CONFUSION AND Under Measure 5,total funding for elementary and secondary UNCERTAINTY. schools is the Legislature's responsibility. The Legislature must also fund other critical state government functions such as our Ballot Measure 25 uses the words"revenue raising,"but doesn't colleges and universities, state police, prisons, and mental define them.Courts interpreting what is(and what is not)a"rev- health and human resource programs.The Legislature needs all enue raising"measure have said it is a measure whose rima the tools at its disposal to provide the necessary funding for up rpose is raising revenue. Whether or not the primary purpose these essential services. Measure 25 ties the Legislature's of a measure is to raise revenue is subject to interpretation, dis- hands and gives too much power to narrow special interests. agreement and legal challenge. Under BM 25, the Legislature would have to decide whether,or not the primary purpose is rais- MEASURE 251S UNNECESSARY ing revenue before they could decide whether a simple majority is required to pass it or a"super-majority"of 3/5 of the members of each house. If they make a decision one way and the courts VOTE NO ON MEASURE 25 disagree, what then? The last thing the Legislature needs is more confusion. The Legislature already refers important tax and revenue measures to voters.The 1985 and 1993 sales tax measures,the WHY SHOULD IT TAKE A SUPER-MAJORITY TO CLOSE A 1992 and 1994 gas tax measures, the 1993 urban renewal tax TAX LOOPHOLE BENEFITING A FEW, WHILE IT TAKES A measure and the 1989 school district property tax base measure SIMPLE MAJORITY TO SLASH PROGRAMS LIKE EDUCA- were all referred to voters by the Legislature. Allowing voters to TION, THE OREGON HEALTH PLAN, LAW ENFORCE- decide important state tax and revenue measures is an Oregon MENT OR SENIOR SERVICES ESSENTIAL TO SO MANY tradition.We don't need Measure 25! OREGONIANS? MEASURE 251S UNDEMOCRATIC Because eliminating a tax break raises revenue,it may require a super-majority to eliminate tax subsidies or close unproductive VOTE NO ON MEASURE 25 tax breaks and loopholes. BM 25 demands more votes to limit a tax break than to destroy a program like the Oregon Health Plan. Measure 25 places too much control in the hands of a minority This is simply not fair. of legislators. Now, for example, 31 out of 60 members of the BALLOT MEASURE 25 IS A FORMULA FOR GOVERNMENT House of Representatives are required to approve any bill GRIDLOCK. including revenue-raising bills. Under this measure,a minority of only 25 House members could thwart the will of the majority. Measure 25 violates the democratic rD inciple of majority rule! The history of tax measures shows that major tax measures are almost always referred to the voters rather than being adopted MEASURE 25 IS BAD FOR SCHOOLSI by the Legislature. What BM 25 is really all about is protecting tax breaks benefiting the business lobby and corporate special interests. In the process, the backers of BM 25 will create gov- MEASURE 25 IS UNNECESSARYI ernment gridlock for the rest of us. MEASURE 25 IS UNDEMOCRATICI VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 25 OREGON DOESN'T NEED ITI OREGON AFL-CIO, OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, OREGON SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, COMMUNI- VOTE NO ON MEASURE 251 CATION WORKERS OF AMERICA (This information furnished by Mike Collins,President,Oregon School (This information furnished by Alice Dale,Oregon Public Employees Boards Association;Ozzie Rose,Executive Director,Confederation of Union.) Oregon School Administrators.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 26 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No. 25 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION VOTE NO ON BM 25! BM 25 ADDRESSES A PROBLEM THAT DOES NOT EXIST In recent memory no Oregon Legislature has proposed imposing a major tax increase without attaching a referral to the citizens for the ultimate say. Further, because of political reality, future Legislatures are not likely to propose new taxes unless there is an overwhelming consensus to do so. BM 25 will make it impossible for the Legislature to make minor revenue revisions. For example, as Oregon adapts itself to its changing economy,the Legislature should make revisions to the tax credits and exemptions it grants to encourage economic growth. BM 25 will make what should be a fairly common procedure into exceedingly complex,difficult practice. There is no need to make legislative revenue practices more complicated than they already are. BM 25 IS BAD LEGISLATION AND POOR PUBLIC POLICY VOTE NOI (This information furnished by Gerald J.Bieberle,Ellen C.Lowe,Human Services Coalition of Oregon(HSCO).) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 1993 Or.Laws 811§11.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 27 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information VOTING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ELDERLY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES Pursuant to the federal "Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act," Public Law 98-435, the State of Oregon has made the following provisions for voters who are elderly or who have physical disabilities: 1. A cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available for Oregonians who cannot read standard print due to a visual or physical disability. To order a cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet, please contact Independent Living Resources at 503-284-3339. If you need information regarding where you vote, please call your county elections official. All other Voters' Pamphlet questions should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State at 503-986-1518 or 503-378-5812 (hear- ing impaired). 2. Large-type voting instructions or hand-held magnifying glasses for the visu- ally impaired will be provided at each polling place. 3. Telecommunications devices for the hearing impaired will be available in each county elections office. The special telephone number for your county is included in the list of county elections officials that appears on the "Absent Voter" information page in this pamphlet, or you may contact the Office of the Secretary of State by dialing 503-37815812. 4. If an elderly or physically disabled voter's polling place is inaccessible, the voter may request, in advance, to have a ballot brought from the polling place to the voter's car, or to be assigned to an alternative polling place. 5. Any voter who is unable to mark or punch the ballot because of a physical disability or an inability to read or write shall receive, upon request, the assistance of two election board clerks of different parties or of some other person chosen by the voter. Under no circumstances may assistance be given by the voter's employer or an agent of the employer or by an officer or agent of the voter's union. 6. An absentee ballot may be requested by any elderly or physically disabled voter. Details concerning the nature of barriers present at polling places designated as inaccessible may be obtained by contacting your county elec- tions official. 28 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates United States Senator United States Senator TOM BILL BRUGGERE DWYER x Democrat Democrat OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION:Retired Entrepreneur . Painter;Marketing Consultant;State Senator ,- OCCUPATIONAL ` BACKGROUND:Founder, OCCUPATIONAL former CEO Mentor Graphics BACKGROUND:Logger, EDUCATIONAL n Carpenter,Contractor,Union BACKGROUND:Bachelor of �f y ; Representative;Appraiser. Arts in Mathematics, EDUCATIONAL University of California, BACKGROUND:Lane Santa Barbara;Masters of Community College. Science in Computer Science, University of Wisconsin; Masters of Business PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 9 years, State Administration,Pepperdine University. Senator and Representative; Lane County Commission PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. Army, Vietnam Assistant, Board of Equalization; Governor's Task Force on Veteran; State Board of Higher Education; Chair Ed-Net Board; Disability Services; Oregon Commission fo. Women; Oregon Metro 2040 Committee; Chairman, Oregon Joint Graduate Columbia River Task Force; Pacific NW Economic Region Schools of Engineering, Chairman of Oregon Center for Compact. Advanced Technology Education. People First! I am running for the U.S. Senate because I believe we owe it to ELECT SENATOR BILL DWYER our children to leave this world better than we found it,just like Oregon's Next Great U.S.Senator! our parents and grandparents did before us. I'm concerned we BILL DWYER-A PROVEN LEADER are going to fail our kids unless we change our priorities, and change will only come when leaders with real life experience get - BILL DWYER--a proven leader,whose 10 years of legislative involved in public service again. experience outdistances his competitors. Oregon Democrats need Bill Dwyer to unite Rural and Urban voters for victory in I've never run for office before-no one owns Tom Bruggere. My 1996! father was a traveling candy salesman. I was the only one in my . BILL DWYER -- public service means sacrifice, not personal family to go to college. I worked my through school pumping gas gain. for minimum wage.After serving in combat in Vietnam, I went to . BILL DWYER fights for all Oregonians. An independent graduate school on the GI Bill. I was fortunate enough to build a thinker,he gets results. successful Oregon business. I have lived the American dream, . BILL DWYER knows how to struggle and win.He's one of us! but that dream is under assault. SENATOR BILL DWYER PUTS PEOPLE FIRST! For our future we must: • Protecting Social Security and Medicare. Providing affordable housing for Seniors. Invest in education...Head Start, job training, and more . Protecting American jobs and workers. Providing family middle class college loans. wages and safe workplaces. -Raise the minimum wage and improve the standard of . Advancing education, training and job opportunities for living for all working men and women. Oregon youth. -Protect Medicare and hard-earned pensions. . Promoting sensible business practices and enhancement of -Balance the federal budget,but not on the backs of chil- small business,Oregon's number one employers. dren,elderly,or the poor. • Ensuring victims have more rights than criminals. -Crack down on drugs and crime with community policing and prevention programs targeting violent juveniles. Like the late Oregon Senator Wayne Morse, -Fight extremists attempts to eliminate environmental BILL DWYER PUTS"PRINCIPLE ABOVE POLITICS" safeguards. • Defending our U.S.Constitution and Bill of Rights. -Use our natural resources to preserve our environment . Defending privacy rights and a woman's right to choose. while providing jobs. • Protecting natural resources and public lands through wise -Protect a woman's right to choose. stewardship,multiple-use and recycling. -Reject bigotry and guarantee basic rights to all A MESSAGE FROM SENATOR BILL DWYER Americans. "Oregon Democrats have a chance to do something they haven't done for decades -- elect.two Democratic U.S, Senators. I am the only candidate with a proven record of leadership and public service on behalf of working Oregonians. I am the only candi- date who can match my record against any Republican for victo- ry in November.Help me take our government back May 21." BILL DWYER--A DEMOCRAT WHO PUTS PEOPLE FIRST! (This information furnished by Tom Bruggere For U.S.Senate.) (This information furnished by Bill Dwyer for United States Senate.) 29 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates United States Senator United States Senator HARRY ANNA " LONSDALE NEVENICH Democrat Democrat OCCUPATION:Retired OCCUPATION:Registered scientist and businessman. k Nurse/Business woman a OCCUPATIONAL , -A. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:U.S.Air H� BACKGROUND:RN over 20 Force;Research scientist, f , 4 years,previous owner of a General Atomic Co and successful employment ALZA Corp;Visiting agency. Scientist,Germany and EDUCATIONAL Israel; Founder,Bend BACKGROUND:Nursing Research, Inc. school,BS:Political Science; German from San Francisco EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S. in Chemistry, Rutgers State University(CA),Teaching credentials for State Community University;Ph.D.in Chemistry,Pennsylvania State University Colleges PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chaired Gov. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:six months internship Goldschmidt's Science Counsel with State Senator Milton Marks(CA), participated in a Model United Nations Program for four months, Dear Fellow Oregonian, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Founder of the United Children's At the very top of my goals as your U.S. Senator will be the Network, a non-profit organization aimed at preventing illiteracy total revision of federal campaign finance laws. Right now, elec- at an early age. Involved in community organizations fighting tions are paid for by the highest bidders,and waste,tax breaks, crime, homelessness, domestic violence, and other social prob- and distrust of government are the results. lems. I pledge to do all in my power to get the big money out of poli- PERSONAL:Son, Eric, 15;Niece, Helena, 18; tics and restore honest representation of the people in our gov- ernment. ECONOMY&DEFICIT REDUCTION Our national debt is almost five trillion dollars--interest alone Here is the vision of Oregon and our nation that I want to take is$267 billion a year. Paying off our debt is imperative. to the U.S.Senate: Cut government waste by auditing every federal department -Maintaining our Oregon quality of life is fundamental to our and agency personal well-being and to our future prosperity.That means that Rebuild our state and local infrastructures we should end clear-cutting and old-growth logging on federal lands, restore the salmon runs,and maintain our pristine air and Reduce our military budget and put the savings into human water quality. I believe in true sustained-yield forestry. For tim- services ber-dependent communities, we need enterprise zones and other incentives for entrepreneurs to start new businesses. Cut all the fat and perks out of the federal budget -To sErengthen our economy, we also need guaranteed SENIOR,CHILDREN&WOMEN'S ISSUES health-care for every citizen and a top-quality education for the Provisions for long-term at-home care next generation. Fight pharmaceutical companies to reduce the cost of medica- •We can balance the budget by cutting back on military tion expenditures,ending corporate welfare, and making taxes more progressive.Nationally,our best scientists and engineers should We must provide tutorial services and counseling for at risk be developing the high-tech products of the future, not more children expensive military hardware. Job security also depends on not Protect the right of reproductive choice shipping our manufacturing jobs overseas. -Every Oregonian is entitled to equal protection under the law, "SOLUTION ORIENTED PROBLEM SOLVER" and women and minorities are entitled to equal opportunities. Reproductive rights should be guaranteed. "I am certain that I will make a difference; would be honored to have your vote." Harry Lonsdale Anna Nevenich for'US Senate 921 SW Morrison#506 Portland,OR 97206 (503)796-7996 (This information furnished by Anna Nevenich for US Senate (This information furnished by Lonsdale for Senate'96 Committee:) Committee.) 30 CONTINUED o Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates Representative in Congress United States Senator 2nd District JERRY MIKE RUST DUGAN Democratg Democrat " ! OCCUPATION:Lane OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Commissioner 1976 County District Attorney Present. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Logging OCCUPATIONAL Road Construction, BACKGROUND: Patterson Construction e Treeplanter.Peace Corps in India. ' Company, 1969-1971;Sales, George Dugan Chevrolet, EDUCATIONAL 1973;Baker County Deputy BACKGROUND:B.A. District Attorney,1976-1978; Political Science,UofO 1965. Deschutes County Deputy Graduate studies:Asian culture. District Attorney, 1978-1982; Private Law Practice, 1983-1986; PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Lane County Deschutes County District Attorney,1986-Present. Commissioner EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Klamath Union High School, Klamath Falls, 1969; Oregon State University, 1969-1970; University of Oregon, 1971-1973, B.A. Political 'Science; Eugene's Register-Guard says Jerry Rust "... is among Lane Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, J.D., County's most successful politicians because he lacks the worst 1976. traits people associate with the word ... is always trying to think PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chairman, Oregon about the next generation, the next century, the next wave of innovation."(12/21/95) State Bar Criminal Law Executive Committee;President,Oregon District Attorney's Association; Victims of Crime Act Advisory Family: Born 1943 in Grant County. Rtised on farm in Douglas Board;International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association. County. Three adult children: Trevor, Molly, and Henry. Jerry's wife of twenty-five years,Sidney,died of cancer in 1993. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Klamath Lodge #77 A.F. & Balanced budgets: The only real economic policy. Rust has A.M.; High Desert Middle School Parent Teacher's Association; Volunteer, Boy Scouts and Campfire Boys & Girls; Initiator, balanced 19 Lane County budgets. Republicans slashed funding K.I.D.S. Center, Bend; Oregon Hunter's Safety Program; for education but funded tobacco subsidies.They cut student aid Established Victims Assistance Initiative Summit; Supporter, but funded B-2 bombers. They passed the timber salvage rider Heart of Oregon Auction, St. Francis Parish; Member, Violence but cut health care for women and children. Rust will redirect pri- Against Women's Grant Advisory Board; Supporter, Rosie orities towards human and community renewal. Bareis Community Campus;Coach, Bend Parks and Recreation Campaign reform: Vital to America's future. Democracy has Youth Soccer Program; Member, First Presbyterian Church, Bend. become distorted by "the largest and the richest:' Democracy must serve"We The People." I was born and raised in Oregon's Second Congressional Education: needs investment of our monies and our time. It is District and my wife and I have chosen to raise our children the real answer to everyone's future. here. In our District, if someone needs help, we don't ask what their politics are,we work together to get the job done. Environmental diligence: We need to clean up the Willamette, enhance forest health, minimize logging in municipal water- I want to represent you in Congress because in this District, sheds. Reauthorize the Clean Water Act and the Endangered we share a commitment to our children and our Seniors. We Species Act. work hard to raise our families in communities free of drugs and Equal rights:For all the people.Period. crime.We live in an area where responsible stewardship of our land and water is vital to our economy and our quality of life. Health care availability: For every American.Jerry Rust is pro- choice. We need an effective leader to represent our values as Oregonians of the Second Congressional District.That's what I, International affairs: Support Israel, the only democracy in the Mike Dugan,will do for you in Congress. Middle East. Jobs: Rust knows that timber workers and fishermen in this state have been put through the wringer. Poor environmental leadership and special interests have hurt. The minimum wage must be increased. Public lands must remain public: if you like to hunt,fish, hike, or even drink clean water, your interests are compromised by the so-called sagebrush rebellion. We deserve a Senator who listens, who leads--a Senator who will meet the challenge.Jerry Rust. (This information furnished by Jerry Rust for U.S.Senate Committee.) (This information furnished by Dugan for Congress Committee.) 31 Official 19IJ6 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates Secretary of State State Treasurer PHIL JIM 'i KEISLING HILL uiy, y, �$ Democrat OCCUPATION:Secretary f rY OCCUPATION:Oregon State. State Treasurer(first term) IRI�y OCCUPATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Oregon -F BACKGROUND:Corporate . " State Representative; Accounts Mana er for Latin r Assistant to Oregon Speaker America,Mentor Graphics of the House;journalist; Corp.;Personnel Consultant, Tom McCall for Governor State Farm Insurance;and campaign. Assistant Attorney General. EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:B.A.,Yale; BACKGROUND:Doctor of Sunset High School,Beaverton. Jurisprudence Indiana University College of Law; Master of PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon State Business Administration--Indiana University; B.A. in Economics Representative. Michigan State University, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon Senate COMMUNITY SERVICE: Chair, Brooklyn (SE Portland) (1987-93) -- Chair, Committee on Business, Housing and Neighborhood Association, 1986-88. Finance; Vice-Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee; Member, Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Development and Interim Transportation Committee. Oregon House of PHIL KEISLING:PROVEN Representatives (1983-87) -- Co-Chair, Joint Judiciary LEADERSHIP Committee; Member, Committee on Elections; and Committee As our Secretary of State, Phil Keisling has demonstrated the on Agriculture,Forestry.ytd Natural Resources. integrity and independence Oregonians value in their elected Current Boards and Commissions: officials. His legislative re-districting plan was widely praised as fair and non-partisan. His aggressive auditing of state agen- President,Western State Treasurers'Association. cies has identified millions in taxpayer savings. He initiated and Member, Employee Retirement Income Security Act Board oversaw the nation's first Vote By Mail election for a federal (ERISA)--Advises U.S. Secretary of Labor on national pension office,which set a new Oregon record for voter turnout in a spe- issues. cial election. Member, Oregon Investment Council--Makes state investment PHIL KEISLING:A LEADER FOR policy. ELECTION REFORM Member, State Land Board -- Serves with Governor and Secretary of State to manage natural resources on state-owned Phil Keisling led the fight to pass comprehensive campaign lands for the benefit of the Common School Fund. finance reform and "Motor Voter' registration laws. He will con- Member, Prison Industries Board -- Oversees state prison tinue to work to expand Vote By Mail to all elections;open pri- inmate work programs established by passage of Ballot Measure mary elections to Oregon's 360,000"Independent"voters; and 17. protect and fairly enforce the citizen-passed initiative to limit Member, Short-Term Fund Board -- Assists 800 local govern- the influence of money and PACs in elections. ment units with investment policies and practices. PHIL KEISLING:WATCHDOG JIM HILL has been an outstanding State Treasurer-- OF TAX DOLLARS a public servant we can trust. As Auditor of public accounts, Phil Keisling established a special Hill is chief investment officer for over$29 billion of our money. hotline--1-800-336-8218--to help Oregonians report suspected Since he took office in 1993,our investment values have waste and fraud. increased over 40 percent. Recent financial and performance audits have detailed exces- JIM HILL is committed to continuing his sive costs and possible fraud in the state's indigent defense "Invest in Oregon"policy-- program;widespread errors in Parole Board records;inaccurate The Treasury currently invests$1.2 billion in and costly mis-classifications of state employees; and sub- Oregon businesses and jobs. standard gasoline sold to Oregon motorists. As our Secretary of State, Phil Keisling will continue to expand JIM HILL is committed to the future of Oregonians-- As financial/performance ou S retaof St te, Phil Hill chairs the Oregon Retirement Task Force which is developing g, implement"One-Stop"regis- strategies to help Oregonians prepare for retirement. tration for new Oregon businesses,and improve management of 1 million acres of State Land Board land to promote conserva- Hill expanded the popular Oregon Baccalaureate Bond Program tion and generate much-needed income for Oregon schools. making it easier for more Oregonians to save for their Re-elect Phil Keisling children's college education. The Independence to Do the Job--the JIM HILL--OREGON'S STATE TREASURER-- Integrity to Do it Right. BECAUSE WE CAN TRUST HIM. (This information furnished by Friends of Phil Keisling.) (This information furnished by Jim Hill for State Treasurer Committee.) Phil Keisling has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Jim Hill has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. Election under ORS 260.180. 32 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates Attorney General Attorney General v, Ili i,l h,I KEVIN L. ;Ig"���!p��w' p ,Ili HARDY MANNIX MYERS � = Democrat Democrat D OCCUPATION:Attorney; OCCUPATION:Attorney State Representative OCCUPATIONAL r OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Judicial BACKGROUND:Assistant g law clerk, 1964 65,private s Attorney General,Oregon; � � ,+,. practice since 1965 ,- Assistant Attorney General EDUCATIONAL U.S.Territory of Guam; BACKGROUND:Bend and Administrative Law Judge; �' y Prineville schools;University Attorney in private practice. of Mississippi;University of EDUCATIONAL Oregon Law School. BACKGROUND:B.A., PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL Liberal Arts, 1971,law degree, 1974,University of Virginia. EXPERIENCE: State Representative, 1975-85, House Speaker, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State 1979-83; Chair, Task Force on Mass Transit, 1985-86; Representative, 1989-present; Assistant Attorney General, Commission on Judicial Branch, 1983-85; Chair, Oregon Oregon and Guam; Pro-tem District Judge; Administrative Law Criminal Justice Council/State Sentencing Guidelines Board, Judge. 1987-1991; Chair, Metro Charter Committee, 1991-92; Chair, Governors' Task Forces on State Employee Benefits, Compensation, 1994, 1995. Oregon's next Attorney General must be committed to four basic principles: protecting families, consumers, taxpayers, and the HARDY MYERS:PRIVATE CITIZEN, environment. For the last eight years as Oregon's most produc- OUTSTANDING PUBLIC LEADER tive legislator,Kevin Mannix has delivered on those promises. Protecting Our Children Son of a Central Oregon lumberman,Hardy Myers was reared in Bend and Prineville. He and his wife, Mary Ann, have three Because Kevin Mannix and his wife, Susanna, have three chil- sons,Hardy III,Christopher,and Jonathan. Hardy has practiced dren, he has a special interest in ensuring their safety. That's law for 31 years while also building a record of outstanding pub- why he has fought for legislation to allow criminal background lic leadership. checks on child care workers and to keep Oregon's children In five legislative terms,two as House Speaker, Hardy led on from being drawn into the violent cycle of child abuse. issues from corrections to property tax relief and judicial reform. Protecting Our Families Surveys twice rated him Oregon's most outstanding legislator. Governors and others have relied on his mature judgment on panels to improve court procedures, strengthen criminal sen- Kevin has worked to increase penalties for stalkers and those fences,and draft the Metro Charter. responsible for domestic violence and to give victims of violent crimes the chance to fight back. That's why he has been COMMITTED TO STRONG LAW ENFORCEMENT endorsed by the following organizations: Hardy Myers was a leader in moving Oregon to sentencing -Oregon Council of Police Associations guidelines that lengthened imprisonment for serious crimes -Oregon State Police Officers Association against persons. As Attorney General, he will work with district -Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers attorneys and local law enforcement to prevent delinquency and -Crime Victims United punish crime. Protecting Consumers COMMITTED TO OPEN,HONEST GOVERNMENT Heading the state's lawyers, the Attorney General must As Attorney General, Kevin Mannix will make sure that those assure that government is open and honest, and help the who worked hard can enjoy their"golden years"without having Governor and Legislature shape constitutionally sound policies. their life savings stolen from them. That's why he passed legis- Hardy will perform this crucial work with highest integrity and lation to make sure that financial exploitation would be consid- dedication. Hardy will also stress effective support enforcement, ered a form of elder abuse in Oregon. crime victim compensation, and vigorous consumer protection, Protecting Oregon especially for senior citizens. HARDY MYERS:BROAD-BASED SUPPORT Kevin Mannix believes that we owe it to future generations to protect our precious natural resources. He will use his lifetime of Hardy Myers' supporters include Governor John Kitzhaber, experience, 21 years as an attorney, a pro-tem judge, and an Neil Goldschmidt, prosecutors like Michael Schrunk, Patricia Assistant Attorney General to make sure that Oregon becomes a Sullivan and Peter Sandrock, sheriffs like Jim Spinden, and safer,cleaner,and more just state. other leaders and citizens throughout Oregon. He has earned your trust and support. (This information furnished by Hardy Myers for Attorney General (This information furnished by Citizens for Mannix.) Committee.) Kevin L. Mannix has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Hardy Myers has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Primary Election under ORS 260.180. Election under ORS 260.180. 33 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates State Representative State Representative 54th District 55th District ELLI BOB WORK "' PICKARD Democrat s u : Democrat OCCUPATION:Small OCCUPATION:Semi retired Business Owner, rancher,teacher. r' Blueprinting;Officer,Oregon OCCUPATIONAL Army National Guard E I BACKGROUND:Teacher; OCCUPATIONAL school administrator;sheep BACKGROUND:Executive rancher;legislator. Director,Deschutes County EDUCATIONAL Coalition for Human Dignity .BACKGROUND:Chapman EDUCATIONAL College, BA. p BACKGROUND:Central PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL Oregon Community College; EXPERIENCE:State University of Maryland; Mercer College, political science major. Representative(1987-1993); Legislative committee work includ- Graduate, Officer Candidate School (1991); Graduate, Officer ed: Children's Issues, Water Policy, Environment & Energy; Basic Course(1992) Forest Products Task Force. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Member, Oregon Community Service Commission; United States Armed Forces, COMMUNITY SERVICE: Redmond School Board; Deschutes 1978-Present;Federal Civil Service, 1981-1989. County Board of Equalization; Deschutes County Extension Advisory Board; Oregon Hunters Association; Rocky Mountain COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE: Board Member, Rural Organizing Elk Foundation. Project; Board Member, Veterans for Human Rights; Member, Central Oregon Hispanic Advocacy Council; Member, Oregon EDUCATION Women's Political Caucus Bob co-sponsored the Oregon Education 2000 Act and has been ELLI WORK deeply involved in making it work for the future of our kids. Bob COMMITTED,COMPETENT AND COURAGEOUS helped open more college opportunities in Central Oregon and LEADERSHIP FOR DISTRICT 54 other rural communities.As a former full-time teacher and school administrator, Bob knows we need to focus our resources in the classroom and reduce the red tape clogging the school burehu- As a small business owner, working with the building trades, I cracy. understand what it means to meet a budget and produce promised results. As an officer and 17-year veteran in the US ENVIRONMENT&ECONOMY Armed Forces,I know what leadership is all about. Bob believes the issues facing Oregon are larger than the parti- I have the energy and dedication to actively represent our inter- san bickering that plagues the process.He has built a solid repu- ests and to create a better future for Central Oregon. I have tation of balancing the need for stable jobs and the need to pro- worked closely with the people of Central Oregon at the grass- tect our environment. He has received high legislative ratings roots level, listening and responding to people's needs and con- from both Associated Oregon Industries and the League of cerns. I am dedicated to building communities that are safe, Conservation Voters, proving you can help build jobs and care healthy and inclusive of everyone. for the environment at the same time. • LIVABILITY: I support living wage jobs and worker's rights. Bob sponsored a workers' compensation plan that The Those goals can be met without reversing Oregon's historic Oregonian called "well-balanced" (2/21/90). He passed legisla- environmental protections. I believe we must preserve prime tion to protect 90 miles of the Deschutes River. Bob also spon- farm land and maintain reasonable land use planning. sored an update of water records to assure the wise use of our scarce resources. • EDUCATION: The legislature has chipped away at school funding behind closed doors. I support a public education sys- EXPERIENCE tem that is excellent in content,well-funded and available to all. Bob has provided strong leadership for Central Oregon.As State • HUMAN RIGHTS: I believe everyone has the right lo live Representative, he has supported tougher penalties on drug and work in their community free from the fear of discrimination dealers and addicts, stable farm and veteran home loan pro- and violence.I support a woman's right to choose. gram, local highway improvements, and tougher ethics laws for politicians. Central Oregon deserves a representative who will work for the interests of the entire community. Elect me to WORK FOR Bob Pickard gives straight answers and has the courage to cast PROGRESS on issues we care about! Bring commitment, com- the tough votes. He listens carefully and sets strict priorities for petence and courage back to our state government. state spending.He has earned our trust. (This information furnished by Elli Work.) (This information furnished by Friends of Bob Pickard.) Elli Work has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Bob Pickard has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. Election under ORS 260.180. 34 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Duties and Responsibilities of Democratic Precinct Comm itteepersons A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON. As Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon, I want to welcome you into the Democratic Party organization. There is currently a great deal of cynicism targeted at government in our country.Serving as a precinct committeeperson is a way to get involved in the electoral process to insure"good government." The Democratic Party is strong.and viable only when each individual—meaning YOU—gets involved to make a difference.Your work as a precinct committeeperson will insure that Democrats take the US Senate and Congressional seats, and that Democrat take control in the State House and Senate. I look forward to working with you to build this Party up.With your help we will build the grassroots network,strengthen our financial base,and build consensus among members of our Party.Together we will become an unbeatable team and show other states how it's done! Sincerely, Rep.Margaret Carter,Chair DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSONS ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Democratic precinct committeepersons form the grassroots organization of the Democratic Party. The work they do to promote Democratic candidates is critical for electing Democrats to office. REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON: 1. You must be registered to vote as a Democrat. 2. You must file a Statement of Candidacy for precinct committeeperson with your county elections office(in order to be on the bal- lot),or attend the Democratic County Central Committee meeting and ask to be appointed. 3. You must represent the precinct you live in or one adjacent to it. 4. You serve a two-year term. 5. Once you are on the ballot,you must receive at least 3 votes to be elected. OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSONS: As a precinct committeeperson you are automatically a member of your County Central Committee. The County Central Committees work to elect Democrats in their counties,vote to fill vacancies in political offices,give input on the State Platform,send delegates to the state conventions and recruit candidates for the National Conventions. As a precinct committeeperson you have the opportunity to: 1. represent the Democratic Party to Democratic voters that live in your precinct,and represent those voters to the Party 2. serve as an elector when vacancies occur for State Democratic office holders for the unfinished portion of a term of office 3. participate in the open elections at the county reorganization meetings 4. serve as a delegate to the Congressional District Convention,State Convention and the Democratic National Convention 5. participate in the State Platform Convention 6. canvass your precinct for Democratic candidates 7. register voters in your precinct DEMOCRATS HAVE A STRONG VISION FOR OREGON WHICH INCLUDES: • An excellent public education system • Affordable,comprehensive health care accessible to all • A resource management program that provides for a robust economy and a sound environment • A discrimination-free society • A progressive tax system in which individual and corporate taxes are based on the ability to pay • An economy that supports family-wage jobs, access to child care, incentives for small business, and programs that promote a skilled and educated work-force FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Democratic Party of Oregon,711 SW Alder,Suite 306, Portland,OR 97205 Phone:(503),224-8200 Fax:(503)224-5335 or check out the Web Site:http://www.dpo.org (This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon.) 35 Official 1996 Biennial Pdmary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information CONGRESSIONAL MAP I 3 I J i 1 1-r Z , Q 1 Q 4 1 Z . 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Weatherman;Visual Aids EDUCATIONAL Specialist,Agricultural ,» BACKGROUND:Graduate, Extension Service; University of California at Washington State University; Los Angeles,(UCLA)School Film Maker, Agricultural Journalism Department, University Of of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science Degree in Wisconsin. Marketing awarded in 1958. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University Of Southern PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:One year,unpaid,as California, School Of Cinema; University Of Wisconsin, Master's a candidate for the Senate in Oregon: Intensive learning experi- Degree;Oregon State University,Bachelor's degree;Scappoose ence involving all three branches of state government. Four High School. years in the United States Air Force functioning as a public rela- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None tions writer and communicator in the Pacific Theater during the Korean War. BACKGROUND:Born and raised in Oregon;Grew up on a dairy farm. FAMILY: Widower, three adult children, Marc, Mike, and Susannah. KIRBY BRUMFIELD'S One Issue Spin On This Exciting Primary Race The choice for Oregon's Senior Citizens. Fenton, at 67, in the prime of his life, fully understands the needs and pitfalls for the elderly in Oregon. An active AARP Fenton lives on Social Did you read the Oregonian headline?"In The Race For Senate, Security and exists because of Medicare. NO OTHER CANDI- The Odds Are A Million To Run." DATE FOR THE U.S. SENATE CAN MAKE THIS CLAIM! Fenton, who shared a home in Brookings with his sister of 72, It was a direct shot at the high cost of political office.At the core understands the bungling that hampers the well-being of our of the story were three Oregon millionaires running for this sen- older citizens. Fenton promises a 800 HOT-LINE to help all ate seat. I was not one of them. Far from it. Just to be in this Senior Citizens endure in the Oregon political system designed race and have this column in the Voters' Pamphlet cost$1150. by the powerful to exploit and rip-off the mature Americans who $150 filing fee. $1000 Voters' Pamphlet. That's stiff for me. I have reached the retirement age. Fenton, more vigorous and don't have that kind of money to throw around Willy nilly. active than most 40-year olds,will use his energy to bring equity to the Senior citizen theater of life! Winning this seat in Washington, however, will cost millions, Fenton is a champion of the Free Enterprise System.As a grad- "There are two ways to run for high political office these days," according to Ellen Miller, executive director of the Center For uate of UCLA School of Business Administration, Fenton has an Responsive Politics in Washington D.C. "You have to have under-graduate degree in Economics and understands the work- access to the wallets of the rich and interested, or you have to ings of money and banking, free trade, and less federal and be the rich and int&ested." state interference in the free flow money, goods and services across state and international boundaries. I don't happen to fit either category. In my opinion,the high cost of political office keeps too many good people from both parties Fenton will serve six years in the U.S.Senate. out of the running. So, my wife and I decided to step out and make a statement.It's all about Campaign Finance Reform. Fenton a proponent for all citizens rights, however, he will pay special attention to the requirements of our female citizens! No Can I win this race. No.Only in my wildest dreams. There's no group should decide changes on the individual rights as outlined money for tv, radio or newspapers. Personal appearances, yes. by our constitution,of our women citizens! Billboards, no. But, if you feel the Way I do, a vote for Kirby Brumfield is a vote for Campaign Finance Reform. (This information furnished by Kirby Brumfield.) (This information furnished by Robert J.Fenton.) 37 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates United States Senator United States Senator JEFF LON y> LEWIS MABON Republicans Republican OCCUPATION:Owner, OCCUPATION:Chairman, Lewis Systems,Inc.,a soft- y �� Oregon Citizens Alliance r ware development company. OCCUPATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 10 years BACKGROUND:Manager of Chairman,OCA; 15 years Commercial Programming, self-employed,Elderly Care. Stauffer Chemical Company; founder Lewis Associates, EDUCATIONAL Inc.,a computer software BACKGROUND:Attended development company. College of the Redwoods. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:B.S.Industrial Management, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Served Republican Purdue University(1963) Party as Precinct Comm itteeperson;State Executive Committee PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Board member, Lane Fifth District Chairman;Delegate to State Central Committee, County Education Service District Klamath,Marion and Clackamas counties. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE. Military: US Army veteran,served in Viet Nam The Republican Party in Oregon (and nationally) is perceived to When divisiveness split the nation over the moral question of be controlled by people with a religious agenda. I believe in the slavery, a few brave men and women with the courage of their ,strict separation of church and state and will only support need- convictions formed the Republican Party. ed legislation that makes secular and fiscal common sense. Their solution was to embody in our Constitution the truth in their I know that women and girls facing an unwanted pregnancy ago- hearts that all human life has dignity and value, and is a price- nize over their options--options only they and trusted friends,not less gift from God.They were not afraid to use the law to correct the government--can weigh. History teaches us that if they moral injustice. choose abortion, they will get an abortion whether it is legal or not. Knowing this,abortions must be legal and accessible. Others believed compromise and appeasement would soothe social tensions but Republicans knew that this would be unity The Asian community, the black community, the elderly, gays without honor,peace without principle. and lesbians: these are a few classifications of law-abiding citi- zens in this country. I am opposed to governmental discrimina- 1) Education: Supports Parental Choice. Opposes Outcome tion against ANY law-abiding class of citizens. Based Education. 2) Abortion:Supports overturning Roe v.Wade. Our government must be as fiscally responsible as it expects its 3) Contract with America:Supports. citizens to be. I favor a flat tax on all income (including interest 4) Light Rail: Opposes pork barrel spending for the "Portland and dividends)above a certain level,a very low federal debt and Toy Train Project". abalanced budget. 5) Oregon Health Plan:Opposes Socialized Medicine. Mostly, I would like people who look at the Republican Party and 6) World Trade Organization:Opposes. don't like what they see to get involved and help redefine it as a 7) Homosexuality: Opposes "gay sensitivity training" in our party that solves problems with understanding and respect for all schools and homosexual marriages. people and does so in a fiscally responsible and sustainable 8) Term Limits:Supports them. manner. 9) 2nd Amendment:Supports the right to keep and bear arms. 10)Taxes:Supports a Flat Tax. (This information furnished by Jeff Lewis for U.S.Senate Committee.) " (This information furnished by Lon Mabon For U.S.Senate.) 38 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Representative in Congress United States Senator 2nd District GORDON a,l°o' ;' 9;a �i WES SMITH {W COOLEY 4 Republican Republican OCCUPATION:Owner, a OCCUPATION:U.S. s CEO,Smith Frozen Foods Representative; MCI Businessman; OCCUPATIONAL Farmer/Rancher. BACKGROUND:Small Business Attorney OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:State Senator, 1992-1994;CEO, q BACKGROUND: Rose Laboratories;Vice Southwestern University, 0 President,Viratek;Director J.D.;Brigham Young of Drug Regulatory Affairs, University,B.S. ICN;U.S.Army, 1952-54. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Elected State EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Science in Senator, 1992;President of the Senate, 1995-96. Business Administration,University of Southern California. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. House of Dear Fellow Oregonian: Representatives, 1995-Present; Oregon State Senate, 1992- 1994. I have learned many things as I've traveled across our beautiful state. I understand better the independent spirit and unique val- Community Service: Board Member, Water for Life; past ues and traditions that make Oregon a special place to live. President,Deschutes County Farm Bureau. From Burns to Beaverton,we are pioneers who share a common commitment to family,to a clean and renewable environment,to Wes Cooley--Conservative.Veteran,Rancher, a better education for our children and to a future of unlimited Small Businessman opportunity where any citizen, regardless of their background, can fulfill their dreams, Wes Cooley has kept his promises and fought for the jobs and livelihoods of eastern, central, and southern Oregonians. Wes This is why I am running for the U.S.Senate. Cooley backs up his word, voting in Congress the way he talks in Oregon: Today, many families are worried about their financial security. Parents are frustrated by stagnant wages and schools threat- . Holding dozens of town hall meetings across the Second ened with drugs and violence.Young people face the rising cost Congressional District,meeting and listening to Oregonians. of a college education and tougher competition for good paying . Voting to restore and protect rip vate propedy rights. jobs.And our seniors face an uncertain medicare system on the verge of bankruptcy. • Voting for the constitutional amendment to balance the budget and the first balanced budget since 1969. Working together, we can meet these challenges and rekindle - Voting for tax cuts for working Oregonians and small busi- nesses,term limits for Members of Congress,and real welfare the spirit of the American Dream.Oregonians have proven,time reform that emphasizes work and personal responsibility, not after time, that we are capable of extraordinary deeds when we handouts. are allowed and encouraged to take responsibility for ourselves, our families,and our communities. • Voting to cut foreign aid and working to eliminate Goals 2000 and outcome-based education. We need more power in Oregon and less control from ' Chairing a task force on Timber Salvage and enacting legisla Washington. We can replace the entitlement mentality with val- tion to speed the harvest of dead trees to improve forest ues like hope, hard work and personal responsibility. We can health, generate revenues for Oregon counties, and create end Washington's rising tide of red ink, complicated taxes, and jobs for our timber workers. wasteful spending and create an opportunity society founded - Sponsoring grazing legislation to end the Clinton upon the principles of economic growth, balanced budgets, Administration's War on the West and provide a fair, stable lower taxes,and a limited and caring government. livestock industry in Oregon. • Working to reform the Endangered Species Act to put people I am optimistic about our future. 16 the coming weeks and in the environmental equation -- people are part of the envi- months I intend to listen to your concerns and ideas and discuss ronment,too! my vision for moving Oregon and America confidently into the next century. "Bill Clinton has enough liberal allies in Washington. I'm fight- ing to return power and influence from the bureaucrats in I ask for your vote. Washington to the people of Oregon. I've put people and their jobs and livelihoods first,and with your help, I'll keep fighting for Oregonians." Sincerely, Gordon Smith (This information furnished by Gordon Smith for U.S.Senate Committee, Inc.) (This information furnished by Wes Cooley for Congress Committee.) 39 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Secretary of State Secretary of State �g STAN PAU L DAMIAN �� ASH �� i ', e WELLS 9 9 " Republican ����� d�;� � Republican OCCUPATION: Principal k" OCCUPATION:Student. and vice president,The Ash OCCUPATIONAL Organization, Inc.;managing BACKGROUND:Housewife director,Thunderbird Mobile; F 1990-1995;Electrical commercial property Engineer 1984-1989;US manager. Marine Corps 1978-1979. OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATIONAL 3: BACKGROUND:BSEE F,= BACKGROUND:Small busy Purdue University 1984; ness owner,broadcaster,oil rig maintenance worker. Graduate Studies Portland i� State University 1996. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Northern Arizona University, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None. Pasadena City College. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Lake Oswego City I am not a Republican either. Council, Republican candidate for Congress in Oregon's 5th dis- trict. I am still an Independent. Between now and November, most RELATED EXPERIENCE: Oregon Republican Party Finance candidates will be calling themselves an Independent or Chairman, Wilsonville Cable Task Force, Mt. Hood Camp Fire Moderate of some sort. Yet, there will be few if any moderates Council, Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce Industrial nominated through either the Republican or Democratic primary. As you vote, I would like you to consider that. Development Chairman. FAMILY: Stan Ash has been married for 20 years to his wife Most people recognize the two groups represented by the Barbara, they have four children, Susan, Christopher, Jon and Republican and Democratic parties. There is also a third group Andrew. Stan Ash is an active advocate for handicapped chil- of centrist Independent voters.Having three groups would not be dren and their treatment in local schools. a problem except that Oregon law requires a two-party closed primary. Independent voters are forced to register as either mod- ISSUE POSITIONS: erate Democrats or Republicans to participate in a primary. About half register Republican and half register Democrat. As a ,Stan Ash supports strict term limits for elected officials. result, moderate voters are outnumbered in both primaries.The two-party primary artificially splits the centrist vote. "It's time to replace a Democrat career politician Secretary of State with a Republican who has real-world private sector busi- Independent voters have become increasingly frustrated with ness experience." this situation and are dropping out of the primary elections. Unfortunately, with every Independent that drops out, the Stan Ash will strengthen the Secretary of State's audit func- remaining moderates are outnumbered just that much more. tion. Moderate candidates, lacking voter support,can no longer win a contested primary race. "Why didn't our Secretary of State blow the whistle on a multi- million dollar waste on the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles As an Independent, I am asking for your vote in this election,but computer system?" I am not asking you to vote against your party. I am asking you to take a good long look at the two-party primary and how it has Stan Ash opposed the Secretary of State's spending of a mil- affected your candidates. 20% of the voters in Oregon are lion taxpayer dollars just to move Oregon's Presidential primary. Independents.You cannot disenfranchise that many centrist vot- ers without completely undermining moderate Republicans and "It was just plain silly to spend tax dollars in a failed attempt to Democrats. make national headlines." A single open primary is conducted for each nonpartisan office in Stan Ash will use his position on the State Land Board to push Oregon. Expanding this open primary to cover all offices would for a fair balance between the environment and people's lives. give every voter an equal.vote and we would have better candi- dates in the general election as a result. "We have a responsibility to carefully balance the need for a healthy environment with Oregon jobs and the economy." WHAT ARE OTHERS SAYING ABOUT STAN ASH: "Ash has a strong business background" Salem Statesman Journal Newspaper,April 28 1994. (This information furnished by Will the last Moderate to leave,Please (This information furnished by Friends of Stan Ash.) turn off the lights and lock the door committee.) Stan Ash has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Paul Damian Wells has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Election under ORS 260.180. Primary Election under ORS 260.180. 40 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates State Treasurer Attorney General BEV VICTOR J. CLARNO HOFFER y Republican Republican OCCUPATION:Speaker of OCCUPATION:Attorney at the Oregon House; Law and Paramedic Co-owner,Clarno Cattle OCCUPATIONAL Company BACKGROUND:Chairman, f OCCUPATIONAL Washington County BACKGROUND:securities �� � Emergency Medical Services Medical Advisory Board Jul !� examiner;small business � rY (July Q, owner;real estate appraiser 1995 to present);Vice- and broker;Board of President,Oregon State Directors,Prineville Bank �y. ` Paramedic Association (1993-1995); EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A. in Communications/ Firefighter-Medic (1983-1990); Chaplain: Hermann Hospital Management-Marylhurst College (1978-1979), Western Ozarks Lake Ministries (1979), Boy PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:State Representative Scouts of America(1980, 1981) 1989 - Present; Assistant Minority Leader 1989; Majority Whip EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Juris Doctor, Northwestern 1990-1993; Majority Leader 1993-1995; Speaker of the House School of Law of Lewis&Clark College, 1992;M.A.',Assemblies 1995-Present of God Theological Seminary, 1980; B.A., Southern California College, 1976; Health Care Ethics, University of Washington Bev Clarno knows financial management School of Medicine, 1994; other studies: Fuller Theological from first hand experience. Seminary, Lewis & Clark College, National Fire Academy, Salzburg University,Austria(McGeorge School of Law) Raised on a Central Oregon farm, Bev Clarno's financial edu- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Mt. Angel City cation came at an early age. Clarno harvested potatoes, milked Council & Budget Committee (1987-1991); Vice-President, cows, and laid irrigation pipe to earn money for her school Student Body Association, Northwestern School of Law (1989- clothes, which left a lasting impression about the value of a 1990); Co-Chair, Healthcare Law Forum (1990-1991); Lt. dollar. Governor of Disability Rights, 12th Circuit, American Bar As an adult, Bev Clarno raised four children worked three Association/Law Student Division(1991-1992) jobs at a time to put herself through college, and weathered the ups and downs of owning her own small business. Victor J. Hoffer is an Oregonian who believes the Oregon As a legislator,Bev Clarno has used that practical background Attorney General should represent the State of Oregon and its to balance the state's budget, root out waste in state agencies, People.Oregon is facing limited resources and each governmen- and serve as a vigilant watchdog for the taxpayer. tal agency must be fiscally responsible. As Attorney General, Victor would manage the Department of Justice carefully to maintain the highest level of legal services to Oregonians while Bev Clarno knows that every job can be done better.Period. supporting policies consistent with public safety. Bev Clarno recognizes that an adequate State Treasurer isn't Personal responsibility. All people living in Oregon must be held good enough for Oregonians. In today's world of budget cut- responsible for their actions. Individuals and public agencies backs,elected officials have to do more, not less,than the basic must be honest and fair. job description. Bev Clarno will make the Treasurer's office a more valuable Crime.Criminals must pay for their bad acts and understand that resource for Oregonians.As Treasurer,she will they will be punished for wrongdoing. Criminal recidivism is too • work in harmony with the investment council for the best high. This demands the reexamination of current programs and interests of taxpayers and retirees; the development of new solutions. • be an activist for a solid Oregon economy,in both urban and rural areas; Equality. All persons ought to be treated equally. As Attorney • bring new balance and perspective to the land board; General, Victor will be nonpartisan: fair, straightforward and • continue to make education funding a priority; objective. • represent Oregon taxpayers,not special interests. Service. Victor will reinforce service to citizens by strengthening Oregon Taxpayers know they can count on Bev Clarno's com- consumer fraud protection. mon-sense financial experience to guide Oregon's investments into the next century. Vote for Victor, a working person and crisis manager who deals with real people everyday. He places people first,politics last. Bev Clarno for State Treasurer: A Solid Investment In Oregon's Future. Personal responsibility, equality, consumer protection and fiscal responsibility!These are the keys to a better Oregon. (This information furnished by Clarno for State Treasurer Committee.) (This information furnished by Victor J.Hoffer for Attorney General.) Bev Clarno has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Victor J.Hoffer has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. Election under ORS 260.180. 41 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates State Senator State Representative 27th District 54th District NEIL DENNIS R. BRYANT . LUKE Republican Republican OCCUPATION:Attorney, OCCUPATION:Small State Senator Businessman,Construction - OCCUPATIONAL Industry. BACKGROUND:General OCCUPATIONAL practice of law since 1973; BACKGROUND:A third partner in firm of Bryant, Lovlien,and Jarvis.State generation carpenter, Dennis Senator,District 27,1993 to is proud to have started a contracting business special- present. izing in medium-priced EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Law homes in Deschutes County. Degree, Willamette University, (1973); Bachelor of Arts in EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: North Salem High School; History,Pacific Lutheran University,(1970). attended Oregon State University math and political science PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chair, Deschutes major. County Children & Youth Services Commission; Steering PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State Committee, Your Community 2000; Chair, Bend Development Representative, Dist. 54 1993-1996; Legislative Committees: Board;State Senator,District 27, 1993 to present. Chair, Education&Human Resources Committee;Chair, Interim Education Committee; Chair, Interim Public Contracting Task Nell Bryant Says: "Oregon faces many challenges, ranging Force; Member, Natural Resources Committee, Environment & from budgetary issues to dealing with crime and justice.The task Energy and Agriculture & Forestry subcommittees; Member, at hand requires continued leadership.That is why I have decid- Interim Growth Management Task Force, Interim Low Income ed to campaign for a second term in the Oregon Senate." Housing Task Force, and Interim Commerce Committee. Appointed to Oregon Seismic Advisory Commission, and Prevailing Wage Advisory Committee. Neil Bryant Gets Things Done: As your senator, Neil Bryant chaired the Judiciary Committee, and served either as co-chair BACKGROUND/FAMILY: or member of the Criminal Corrections,Ways and Means,Labor, Married Central Oregon native Joanne Copley in 1968. Two Water and Land Use, Human Resources and Government sons:Matthew(deceased),and Brian,a Navy Lieutenant. Ethics committees. His bills on tort reform, collective bargaining COMMUNITY: reform and water law matters have become law. Memberships include Bend,.LaPine, and Sunriver Chambers of Commerce; Deschutes County Farm Bureau; Central Oregon Nell Bryant is a Nationally Recognized Leader: Following the Builders Assoc.; Board of Directors Boys & Girls Club of Bend; 1995 legislative session, Neil Bryant was name Outstanding Eastern Star Grange, and Oregon Hunters Assoc. Volunteer Freshman Legislator by the National Republican Legislators work includes Scoutmaster for 10 years; Habitat for Humanity Association;and Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee for the "House in a Week"; Redmond Teen Mother House; and Bend National Conference of State Legislators. High Concession Stand. EDUCATION: Nell Bryant Is Praised by Oregonians: The Oregonian says Oregon's future is our children. As House Education Chair, "Neil is one of the hardest workers and one of the most effec- Dennis heard the concerns of parents and educators. The tive." (6/18/95) Oregon State Senate President Gordon Smith Education Reform Bill incorporated those concerns. Dennis con- calls him"the unsung hero of this session...quiet in manner and tinues his work for better education standards in the interim. gentle by approach, but powerful in effect." Governor John COMMON SENSE&FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Kitzhaber called him "an exemplary legislator." The Bulletin (6/11/95) Dennis listens to people and uses a common sense approach to solving our region's problems. Government must work smarter and more efficiently to provide essential services to its people. Nell Bryant Represents You: "It's my responsibility to make Oregon an even better place. I know how government works, I will continue to support a balanced budget. and what it takes to make change occur.I enjoy representing the SR 113-ME: people of District 27 and getting things done for our community Dennis supports youth intervention and boot camp training pro- and state.I need your vote to make a difference." grams.He believes violent felons should not get out of jail early. SENIORS: Nell Bryant for Oregon Senate Our senior citizens have worked hard for their retirement. We need to protect their quality of life with cost-effective govern- ment. DENNIS LISTENS, WORKS HARD FOR YOU, and COMMUNI- CATES with the people he serves. Call.Dennis at(541)389-5877 or e-mail lukebuil @transport.com. REELECT DENNIS LUKE (This information furnished by Bryant for Oregon Senate.) (This information furnished by Committee to Re-Elect Dennis Luke.) Neil Bryant has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Dennis R. Luke has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Election under ORS 260.180. Primary Election under ORS 260.180. 42 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates State Representative State Representative 55th District 55th District MIKE BEN DERMAN WESTLUND Republican Republican OCCUPATION: Executive - '" OCCUPATION:Rancher; Director,Aerospace Industry Farmer;Businessman. Association of Oregon OCCUPATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Small busi- BACKGROUND: ROTC, Senator Hatfield, nessman in agricultural field. Marine; Intern;Congressional Aide, ® Congressman Bob Smith EDUCATIONAL %i 00, M;;, BACKGROUND:Whitman EDUCATIONAL College,BA(Education& -- BACKGROUND:Oregon State University graduate History). PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL,EXPERIENCE: Public Advisory PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None. Committee on Transportation Issues; Subcommittee, Business and Industry, Northwest Economic Adjustment Initiative;Oregon COMMUNITY SERVICE: High Desert Museum sponsor; St. State University, development committee, Center for Teaching Francis School Board;Odyssey of the Mind coach;4-H and FFA and Learning Excellence supporter;Little League coach. Oregon will face unprecedented challenges in the next couple of Bev Clarno:"Ben Westlund will carry on the tradition years.Thus,we must elect energetic legislators that understand of strong Central Oregon leadership for the state,and both the federal and state process to come up with new and we will be proud to have him represent our values." innovative solutions. This is especially necessary if we want to appropriately position Oregon to take advantage of a US I believe strongly in a citizen legislature. I will work hard to repre- Congress that is trying to shift more control to the states. sent the interests of Central Oregon. Our government needs to be user friendly. I support term limits and the opportunity for Having served both on a federal and state level, I not only have more people to take a turn serving in our democracy.Term limits experience, but also a proven record. As a congressional aide prevent a permanent ruling class of professional politicians. and executive director, I have been responsible for the orches- tration of events that resulted in the creation of jobs and a better COMMON SENSE quality of life for many Oregonians. Government has become too complex, bogged down and inef- As your legislator, I will work with you to develop innovative pro- fective. We need to simplify and focus on priorities. The hun- grams that are not typical of things we have seen. Only by pio- dreds of useless laws weaken the necessary laws. We need to neering forward will we be able to tackle the challenges of make law based on common sense and to recognize that school funding, crime, economic diversity, land use and infra- Oregon is too large and varied to have"one size fits all"type of structure development. legislation. Local officials should be provided the opportunity to develop local solutions without carrying the load for Portland's problems. If these are important issues to you,then please join my drive for creative thinking in Salem. STRONG PRIORITIES "Mike is your number one draft choice.A great, great team play- Oregon needs to provide support for local law enforcement and er.Level headed,energetic,loads of integrity.He will be a world- stop the revolving doors of justice. I will continue strong leader- class representative for the 55th district." ship in making criminals responsible for their crimes.There must be clear consequences for criminal behavior. General "Tony" McPeak, Former Chief of Staff, US Air Force,Member of the Joint Chiefs and Oregon Resident We must focus on preparing our children for the future they will inherit.They need a solid foundation and the ability to meet the "Mike Derman literally saved my ranch from foreclosure by the ,demands of workplace. Federal Regulatory Trust Corporation." We need to have compassion for those in need without creating Omar Noles,Oregon Rancher dependency. We should promote independence, freedom and responsibility. "Because of Mike, the government released unproductive land, LEADERSHIP which allowed us to open our aircraft company at Redmond air- port and employ 75 people. Mike is now working to help us employ more Central Oregonians." Lynn Lundquist:"Ben Westlund promises to do what is right for Oregon,and in all the years I have known Lance Neibauer,President of Lancair Ben,he always follows through on his promises." (This information furnished by Mike Derman.) (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Ben Westlund.) Mike Derman has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Ben Westlund has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. Election under ORS 260.180. 43 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Duties and Responsibilities of Republican Precinct Committeepersons The precinct comm itteeperson is at the heart of the grassroots organization of the Oregon Republican Party. Elected by the Republican voters of their precincts, the committeemen and committeewomen are the local connection to the county and state Republican Party organizations. Precinctpersons serve as members of their county Republican Central Committee,attending regular meetings and helping to set the party's agenda locally. Delegates to the State Republican Central Committee are elected from the members of the county com- mittees. Precinctpersons are the primary neighborhood contacts for Oregon Republicans. In election years, the precinctpersons visit the homes of their neighbors encouraging support for Republican candidates and discussing Republican philosophy. Here are some of the guiding principles of Republicans in Oregon and the United States: • Republicans believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability, and responsibility must be honored. • Republicans believe in equal rights,equal justice,and equal opportunity for all,regardless of race,creed,sex,age or disability. • Republicans believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth,and prosperity. • Republicans believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. • Republicans believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be per- formed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least. • Republicans believe the most effective,responsible,and responsive government is government closest to the people. • Republicans believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of the changing times. • Republicans believe Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom,and human rights throughout the world. • Republicans believe our party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of govern- ment. This fall in Oregon, Republicans have the opportunity to: (1)send a new Republican United States Senator and five Republican Congressman to Washington, (2) increase the number of Republican statewide office holders. including: Secretary of State. Treasurer, and Attorney General, and (3) return majorities to the State Legislature, in both the Senate and House chambers. Precinctpersons will have a key role in bringing about these victories. While Republican precinct committeemen and committeewomen are encouraged to support the candidates of their choice in the primary elections, it is expected that Precinctpersons--as official representatives of the party--will support all Republican candidates receiving the party's nomination during the general election campaign. Republicans seeking statewide legislative and local elective offices will call on precinctpersons to help with neighborhood campaign activities and projects. As Republican National Committee Chairman Haley Barbour has said,"We must emphasize the great principles that unite us."As a Republican precinct committeeperson this process begins with you. If you would like more information about the Oregon Republican Party or would like to become involved with the GOP in Oregon, please call Oregon Republican Party headquarters at(503)520-1996.Or you may write me personally at: Randy Miller Oregon Republican Party P.O.box 1450 Beaverton,OR 97075-1450 Randy Miller,Chairman Oregon Republican Party (This information furnished by The Oregon Republican Party.) 44 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information gA � 3 g _zt CID .0 3 vl �v 0 O ti O d v �u ,1z O 7� I C .j prlyl ''�1 � �qa i I i k 45 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Non artisan Candidates Judge of the Supreme.Court Judge of the Supreme Court Position No. 1 Position No. 1 REA Iil,e,i YIi�� 4�mBsev;¢G ,� ° e, y��i�� ���,,��� ,�,y„�+; ,� TED ARMSTRONG KULONGOSKI Nonpartisan . Nonpartisan OCCUPATION:Judge, ,7 ”" OCCUPATION:Oregon Oregon Court of Appeals Y Attorney General OCCUPATIONAL i OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Attorney; - law clerk;truck driver;logger BACKGROUND:Deputy District Attorney,Multnomah EDUCATIONAL County;Executive Director, BACKGROUND: University Metropolitan Family of Oregon,JD;University of j, Services;Director,Oregon Pennsylvania,BA Department of Insurance and PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL Finance;Oregon Insurance EXPERIENCE:Pro tem Commissioner;Attorney, circuit judge; Oregon Supreme Court clerk; US Attorney clerk; private practice (1971-1987); Bricklayer; Steelworker; Truck Intern for Senator Mark Haffield Driver. FAMILY:Married;two children EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: J.D. (1970), University of EXPERIENCED Missouri-Columbia, School of Law; B.A. (1967), University of Missouri Judge Armstrong is a respected appellate judge. For 16 years PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Director, Oregon before winning statewide election,Judge Armstrong represented Department of Insurance and Finance; Oregon Insurance people before Oregon courts. In its Court of Appeals endorse- Commissioner; State Senator, 1977-1983 (Lane County); State ment,the East Oregonian noted: Representative, 1974-1977(Lane County). "[Armstrong's] wide-ranging legal experience, intellectual depth,and writing ability will be an asset to the state's judicial Born:November 5, 1940 system." Married;three children;wife Mary Oberst,attorney Pendleton East Oregonian,5/12/94 Member:Oregon State Bar;Missouri Bar Association As attorney,Judge Armstrong wrote laws against child pornogra- Veteran:U.S.Marine Corps. phy and intimidation, and submitted Supreme Court arguments to uphold the intimidation law. KULONGOSKI:RESPECTED IN THE OREGON COMMUNITY "Judge Armstrong helped protect people against intimidation "During his legislative career,[Kulongoski]was respected in both based on race,religion,and other personal characteristics." parties ... his instinctive grasp of the art of lawmaking allowed Eastern Oregon farmer/attorney Henry Lorenzen him to build bridges between opposing sides on controversial RESPECTED issues."Eugene Register-Guard(11/24/95) Before joining the court, Judge Armstrong represented former "[Kulongoski] can be proud of the effort he spearheaded to Governor McCall to secure equal Senate representation for revamp Oregon's juvenile justice system. Kulongoski selected Oregonians. and chaired the juvenile justice task force that shaped Oregon's "Thanks to...our truly outstanding attorney, Portlander Rex response to demands that the system get tougher on crime, Armstrong,we prevailed over an Attorney General who fought including juvenile crime."Oregonian(11/26/95) the case with skill and tenacity." Former Governor Tom McCall,KATU-TV,7/23/81 KULONGOSKI:EXPERIENCED IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY Judge Armstrong came to the Court of Appeals strongly endorsed by: Bend Bulletin (9/30/94), Eugene Register-Guard As Oregon Attorney General,Kulongoski is the chief legal officer (10/15/94), Salem Statesman Journal(10/15/94), Ashland Daily for the state. Attorney in private practice (1971-1987). Admitted Tidings (10/18/94); Albany Democrat-Herald(10/27/94), Coos to practice before United States Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Bay World(10/24/94), Daily Astorian (10/10/94), La Grande Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for Oregon. Successfully Observer(10/25/94), Baker City Herald(10/13/94), Willamette tried criminal and civil cases in state and federal courts.Selected Week(10/26/94), Grants Pass Daily Courier(10/20/94), Ontario as one of top 71 Oregon attorneys in Best Lawyers in America, Argus Observer(5/13/94). 1987. "He has been field-tested and found to be smart but practical, principled but nonideological,a doer as well as a thinker." KULONGOSKI:A RECORD OF PUBLIC TRUST The Oregonian,9/26/94 Former Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Judges Kenneth "Our system of government is based on the rule of law-the prin- O'Connell, Berkeley Lent, Hans Linde, Ralph Holman, George require that -one is above the law. Positions of public trust Joseph, John Warden and Herbert Schwab support Judge require even n handed application of that principle. My record of Armstrong for Supreme Court, as does Multnomah County public service for all Oregonians demonstrates my belief that District Attorney Mike Schrunk. principle and my commitment that every citizen is treated with dignity and respect." "Judge Armstrong will be a great Supreme Court Judge." Former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Betty Roberts (This information furnished by Judge Armstrong for Supreme Court (This information furnished by Kulongoski for Oregon Supreme Court Committee.) Committee.) 46 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Non artisan Candidates Judge of the Supreme Court Position No. 1 FRANK J. k $, . YRAGUEN Nonpartisan OCCUPATION:Circuit Court i Judge OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Presiding Circuit Judge,Malheur/ Harney counties since 1977, as well as assisting in Multnomah,Clackamas, I Washington,Marion,Lane, Hood River,Wasco, Sherman,Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Grant and Baker counties; title company clerk; school teacher; United States Marine (Vietnam tour); choker setter; greenchain millworker;gas station attendant;family farming. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Willamette University College of Law, 1970,J.D.;Oregon State University, 1962,B.S. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Circuit Judge for 20 years; Malheur County District Attorney;DoOglas County Deputy District Attorney; Law Clerk for Justice Alfred T. Goodwin, Oregon Supreme Court. EXPERIENCED&DEDICATED Judge Yraguen enjoys statewide reputation as a hardworking, dedicated judge, handling a wide variety of judicial matters for Oregonians, as did Justice Dick Unis whom Judge Yraguen would like to succeed. TIMELY,PROMPT RESOLUTION Frank Yraguen has one of the best recalls in Oregon for moving cases to resolution, including over 24,000 cases in Malheur& Harney counties, presiding over 1,500 trials,jury and court,of every conceivable type,while routinely_issuing over 600 written opinions. STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICE Judge Yraguen has actively participated in state-level justice endeavors such as Oregon Justice Council, Oregon Community Corrections Committee, Oregon Commission on Prison Terms/Parole Standards, Legislative Joint Interim Committees on Sentencing and Juvenile Law,as well as professional organi- zations. DEVOTED TO FAMILY,YOUTH&STATE Frank Yraguen was born, raised and educated in Oregon, Frank and wife Patty, married 32 years, have three children. Active in state and local church-related work; youth activities, including FFA, 4-H, Scouts, high school athletics. Served on Treasure Valley Community College Foundation Board. THE FUTURE With almost 20 years statewide judicial experience in Oregon, Judge Yraguen now seeks your support to serve as a member of the state's highest court. (This information furnished by Oregonians for Judicial Integrity.) 47 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information DISTRICT MAP DISTRICTS l i HOUSE SENATE 54 & 55 = 27 HOOD RIVER WASCO Tygh Valley CONGRESSIONAL = 2 216 Maupin i O 197 ,-J— Wapinitia o- o W A S C 0 Shaniko N W s = 26 216 Antelope Warm Springs O J E F F R S 0 N Metolius MADRAS it ' JEFFERSON Culver CROOK 20 55 26 Redmond —_ Sisters 126 20 97 20 N BEND r 20 J � Brothers La Pine D E S C H U T E OESCFMITES DESCHUTES _---_—_— KLAMATH I LAKE ` LEGEND - HOUSE DISTRICT BOUNDARY JEFFERSON & DESCHUTES DISTRICT DISTRICT NUMBER -- COUNTIES COUNTY BOUNDARY 48 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information ABSENT VOTER You may apply for an absentee ballot from your county long term absent voters use this form—available at embassies clerk if: and military installations—whenever possible. 1.You are a registered voter;and 2.You have reason to believe you will be unable,for any reason, Special absentee voting instructions and a ballot return enve lope will accompany each absentee ballot. to vote at the polling place on election day. Special Absentee Ballots: Any long term absentee voter Your application must be in writing and must include: may obtain a special absentee ballot for a primary or gener- 1.Your signature. (This is required,for comparison to your voter al election if the voter believes that: registration card.) 1.The voter will be residing,stationed or working outside the ter- 2.Your residence address. ritorial limits of the United States and the District of Columbia; 3.The address to which the ballot should be mailed, if different and from your residence address. 2.The voter will not be able to receive,vote and return a regular absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the period pro- While you may apply for and receive an absentee ballot up to vided for absentee voting. 8:00 p.m. on election day, if your application is received by the If you feel you may need a special absentee ballot,you should county clerk after May 16, 1996,the county clerk is not required contact your county elections officer'for details. to mail your ballot. If your ballot is not mailed,you must obtain it in person from the county clerk. Therefore, if you apply for an absentee ballot by mail, you must allow enough time to receive the ballot,vote, and return the ballot to the county clerk by 8:00 REMEMBER, YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT p.m.on election day. MUST BE RECEIVED IN YOUR COUNTY If you wish to become a permanent absentee voter, you can ELECTIONS OFFICE BY 8:00 RM. THE DAY do so by checking the appropriate box on the absentee ballot application form. If you check the permanent absentee voter box, OF THE ELECTION, MAY 21, 1996. the application then becomes valid for every subsequent election until you notify your county clerk or you move out of the county. YOUR VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOT MUST BE RECEIVED IN r — vl YOUR COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE NO LATER THAN j ABSENTEE BALLOT i 8:00 P.M.THE DAY OF THE ELECTION;MAY 21, 1996. I APPLICATION I I I LONG TERM ABSENT VOTER I PRECINCT NAME/NUMBER I You may apply for long term absent voter status with your I I county clerk or the Secretary of State if: I I 1.You are a resident of this state,absent from your place of resi- I TODAY'S DATE ELECTION DATE Bence;and 2.You are serving in the armed forces or merchant marine of the I I United States;or I PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY I 3.You are temporarily living outside the territorial limits of the I I United States and the District of Columbia;or 4.You are a spouse or dependent of a long term absent voter. I I A spouse or dependent of a long term absent voter, not previ- I RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS I ously a resident of this state who intends to reside in this state, is considered a resident for voting purposes and may vote in the same manner as a long term absent voter. j CITY COUNTY ZIP I Your application must be in writing and must include: I I 1.Your name and current mailing address. X I 2.A statement that you are a citizen of the United States. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(HANDWRITTEN) 3.A statement that you will be 18 or older on the day of the election. I ❑ IF YOU WISH TO BECOME A PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER, I 4.A statement that your home residence has been in this state I CHECK THIS BOX. j for more than 20 days preceding the election, and giving the j j address of your last home residence. I MAIL BALLOT T0: I 5.A statement of the facts that qualify you as a long term absent j voter. 6.A statement that you are not requesting a ballot from any other state and are not voting in any other manner than by I STREET ADDRESS I absentee ballot. I I 7.A designation of your political affiliation if you wish to vote in a I I I primary election. I CITY STATE ZIP The U.S. Department of Defense provides standard form 76 MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE ! that complies with these requirements. It is recommended that COUNTY IN WHICH YOU MAINTAIN YOUR HOME RESIDENCE L._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.J 49 CONTINUED Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information ABSENT VOTER Baker Hood River Polk Wallowa Julia Woods Sandra Ber Linda Dawson Charlotte McIver Baker County Clerk Dir.Ass",%ec Polk County Clerk Wallowa County Clerk 1995 3rd St. Courthouse,309 State St. Courthouse,Room 201 101 S.River St.,Rm 100,Door 16 Baker City,OR 97814-3398 Hood River,OR 97031-2093 Dallas,OR 97338-3179 Enterprise,OR 97828-1335 (541)523-8207/t(541)523-8208 (541)386-1442 (503)623-9217/t(503)623-7557 (541)426-4543,Ext.17 Benton Jackson Sherman Wasco Dan Burk Kathy Beckett Linda Comie Karen LeBreton Dir.Rec/Elections Jackson County Clerk Sherman County Clerk Wasco County Clerk Courthouse Courthouse,10 S.Oakdale PO Box 365 Courthouse,511 Washington St. Corvallis,OR 97330 Medford,OR 97501-2902 Moro,OR 97039-0365 The Dalles,OR 97058 (541)757-6756/t(541)757-5646 (541)776-7181/t(541)776-7183 (541)565-3606 (541)296-6159/t(541)296-6159 Clackamas Jefferson Tillamook Washington John Kauffman Elaine L.Henderson Josephine Veltri Ginny Kingsley Clackamas County Clerk Jefferson County Clerk Tillamook County Clerk Elections Division Elections Division Courthouse,75 SE"C"St. 201 Laurel Ave. 155 N.1st Ave.,Suite B 10 825 Portland Ave. Madras,OR 97741 Tillamook,OR 97141 Hillsboro,OR 97124 Gladstone,OR 97027-2195 (541)475-4451/t(541)475-4451 (503)842-3402 (503)648 8670/t(503)693-4598 (503)655-8510/t(503)655-1685 Clatsop Josephine Umatilla Wheeler Lori Davidson Georgette Brown Nancy A.Wood Judy Potter Clatsop County Clerk Josephine County Clerk Director of Elections Wheeler County Clerk PO Box 178,749 Commercial PO Box 69 PO Box 1227 PO Box 327 Astoria,OR 97103-0178 Grants Pass,OR 97526-0203 Pendleton,OR 97801 Fossil,OR 97830-0327 ( (503)325-8511/t(503)325-8511 2941 474-5243/t 1-800-735- (541)278-6254/t(541)278-6257 (541)763-2400/t(541)763-2401 Columbia Union Yamhill Elizabeth Be )Huser Klamath R.Nellie Bogue-Hibbert Charles Stem Columbia Tounfy Clerk Bernetha G.Letsch Union County Clerk Yamhill County Clerk Courthouse Klamath County Clerk 1100"L"Avenue Courthouse,535 East 5th St. St.Helens,OR 97051-2089 507 Main St. LaGrande,OR 97850 McMinnville,OR 97128-4593 (503)397-3796,Ext.8444/ Klamath Falls,OR 97601 (541)963-1006 (503)434-7518/t(503)434-7519 I(503)397-7246 (541)883-5134/t(541)883-5157 Coos Lake Mary Ann Wilson Karen O'Connor r--•—•—•—•—•—•—•—•---•—•—•—•—•—•—•—•-- Coos County Clerk Lake County Clerk Courthouse 513 Center St. (541)996-9121?Ext.3019 (541)947-6006/97630-1579 (541)947-6007 i ABSENTEE BALLOT t(541)396-2106 i Lane APPLICATION j Crook Annette Newingham I Deanna(Dee)Berman Elections Division Crook County Clerk 135 E.6th Ave. 300 E.Third,Room 23 Eugene,OR 97401-2671 1 PRECINCT NAME/NUMBER i Prineville,OR 97754-1 91 9 (541)687-4234/t(541)687-4320 (541)447-6553/t(541)447-6553 i I Lincoln j 1 Curry Dana Jenkins Renee Kolen Lincoln County Clerk I TODAY'S DATE ELECTION DATE 1 Curry County Clerk 225 W.Olive t.,Room 201 j 1 PO Box 746 Newport,OR 97365 Gold Beach,OR 97444 (541)265 -4131/t(541)265-4193 1 I (541)247-7011,Ext.223/ t(541)247-6440 Linn I PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY I Deschutes Steven Druckenmiller j I Linn County Clerk Mary Sue(Susie)Penhollow 4th&Broadalbin I I Deschutes County Clerk Albany,OR 97321 y I RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS Administration Bldg. 1 1130 NW Harriman St. (541)967-3831/t(541)967-3833 Bend,OR 97701 1 1 (541)388-6546/t(541)385-3203 Malheur Deborah R.DeLong 1 I I Douglas Malheur County Clerk j CITY COUNTY ZIP I Gay Fields 251 "B"St.W.,Courthouse Box 4 j 1 Douglas County Clerk Vale OR 97918 PO Box 10 (541 f 473-5151/t(541)473-5157 j X I Roseburg OR 97470-0004 j SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(HANDWRITTEN) Marion j (541)440-4252/t(541)440-6092 Alan H.Davidson Gilliam Marion County Clerk Rena Kennedy Elections Division I IF YOU WISH TO BECOME A PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER, I Gilliam County Clerk 4263 Commercial St.SE,#300 j E] CHECK THIS BOX. 1 Courthouse Salem,OR 97302-3987 Condon,OR 97823-0427 (503)588-5041/t(503)588-5610 j 1 (541)384-2311 Morrow I MAIL BALLOT TO: Grant Barbara Bloodsworth Kathy McKinnon Morrow County Clerk Grant County Clerk PO Box 338 I PO Box 39 Heppner,OR 97836-0338 I STREET ADDRESS 1 Can on City,OR 97820-0039 (541)676-9061/t(541)676-9061 (541 575-1675/t(541)575-1675 Multnomah Harney Vicki Ervin Dolores Swisher Dir./Elections j CITY STATE ZIP I Harney County Clerk 1040 S.E.Morrison j Courthouse,450 N.Buena Vista Portland,OR 97214-2495 1 Bums,OR 97720 (503)248-3720/t(503)248-3729 i MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE j (541)573-6641 C Denotes Phone Number for Hearing Impaired COUNTY IN WHICH YOU MAINTAIN YOUR HOME RESIDENCE L-------------------------------------------J 50 Official 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information INDEX CANDIDATES Page Armstrong,Rex.................................................................... 46 Ash,Stan.............................................................................. 40 Bruggere,Tom..................................................................... 29 Brumfield,Kirby.................................................................... 37 Bryant,Neil........................................................................... 42 Clarno,Bev........................................................................... 41 Cooley,Wes......................................................................... 39 Derman,Mike....................................................................... 43 Dugan,Mike......................................................................... 31 Dwyer,Bill............................................................................ 29 Fenton,Hobert J................................................................... 37 Hill,Jim................................................................................. 32 Hoffer,Victor J...................................................................... 41 Keisling,Phil......................................................................... 32 Kulongoski,Ted.................................................................... 46 Lewis,Jeff............................................................................ 38 Lonsdale,Harry.................................................................... 30 Luke,Dennis R..................................................................... 42 Mabon,Lon.......................................................................... 38 Mannix, Kevin L.................................................................... 33 Myers,Hardy........................................................................ 33 Nevenich,Anna.................................................................... 30 Pickard,Bob......................................................................... 34 Rust,Jerry............................................................................ 31 Smith,Gordon...................................................................... 39 Wells,Paul Damian.............................................................. 40 Westlund,Ben...................................................................... 43 Work, Elli.............................................................................. 34 Yraguen,Frank J.................................................................. 47 ATTENTION: Don't be alarmed if this copy of the 1996 Biennial Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet has one or two 1/4- inch flaps as illustrated. To reduce the cost of this publication, the combination of pages and the type of printing press used may require the flap(s) to ensure proper binding. The Voters' Pamphlet is NOT missing any pages, the flap is only a product of the printing press used. Thank you. 51 SECRETARY OF STATE BULK RATE Phil Keisling CAR-RT SORT State Capitol Building u..Postage Salem, Oregon 97310-0722 Portland,OR Permit No.815 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER voter p mphlet 1�1 * * 0 OF O 1859 8 Deschutes STATE OF OREGON BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 215 1996 ILO Please RECYCLE this pamphlet with your newspapers