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1998-05-19 - Voters Pamphlet - County Q o 2091 Deschutes County Voters' Pamphlet ................. ........ w��.��crtrr ..i: ._.... . .... ....... n E, jzEn. BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 19, 1998 2 R*1 t F a.:• MARY SUE "SUSIE" PENHOLLOW DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK 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. 4 �ktl k ' Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet TABLE OF CONTENTS (� 0 2092 Letter from County Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 3 Local Measures . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • Des 4-13 Local Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 14-19 3 Sample Ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 20-23 Polling Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 24-25 Voting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 26 5; Index (Local Measures and Candidates for Deschutes County) . . .Des 27 ,a QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING? F N Call your Deschutes County Clerk's Office at 388-6547. REMEMBER! Absentee Ballots must be received in the F Deschutes County Clerk's Office by 8:00 p.m., May 19, 1998 Deschutes-2 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet 4: 006 20935 �A s rye' E Office of the County Clerk .:,.,.:.. �,.s.' � .. >:5.t,....::.,..,.5 st ? '<..J':;:�..Sk.. r:ua:::)n'`tc:�,}iw','Mx > 3 :,r .>✓>: F 3. Deschutes Services Bldg., 1340 N.W.Wall St. Bend,Oregon 97701 Telephone:(541)388-6544 Facsimile:(541)389-6830 w%r ' Mary Sue"Susie"Penhollow,County Clerk „ n: Dear Deschutes County Voter: At the May 19, 1998 Biennial Primary Election, you will be asked to make s¢j many important choices. S 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 19t". In this pamphlet you will find a Sample Ballot which lists all of the p p Y P � , 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 r 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 Deschutes-27. Please remember, you will not vote on every office or measure in this 3 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 as gas'::«^•kS;:�°>.:`i� questions about the elections process,please call me at 388-6544. Sincerely, n . ^ m Mary Sue"Susie"Penhollow ME Deschutes County Clerk Quality Services Performed with Pride Deschutes-3 ��m- Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes Public Library District .N _ OCR 2094 - Measure No. 9 55 BALLOT TITLE �-55 TN FORM LIBRARY a1STRICT•A�#©' (EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ESTABLISH PERMANENT TAX RAVE LIMITATION CONTINUED) j .�° G QIIESTWN:Shall pescN*Public Library tf tct bs fornt�l and imps $tL55per$1.tlbassessedueaspemtanerrtrat elimttbepinr�ngt8- Avoids Library closures in September MOW Thismeasure may be passed only atan electionwithatleast The public library district is needed to keep the five branch a 60percentVoterturnoW. libraries open and operating when county funds run out This measure will form tfie Descltuts Public Library t?istrict: pesc�utes this September. Funds that were used to operate librar- corm intends tc transfer all cunly library services ell district and ies will be used to open the new juvenile corrections fa- ;,,;Y , s ceasebraly funding from its general fund. > cility in July. The new libraty district will be separate from Deschutes county The new ` district will have its rwm tax rate dedicated to library purposes, Stable Removes Layer of Government e ' funding will restore and bxpand services in branch tibrarias in Bend,La The public library district will be governed b an elected x Rine,Redmond,Sisters and Su fiver,Funding will prrnrtde children's pro- P ►Y 9 Y 5� �., R � prams,double new books and expand open hours. library board. Library board members will be elected from ?w f g The new library district will beOMmedtyanitdependente lededboatd. zones to insure that all areas are represented. The .OR,ffii The five board members volt)bealedtedfromzones. County Commissioners will no longer be involved in gov- erning library operations. W EXPLANATORY STATEMENT >: n >l Insures Adequate,Lon Term Funding For Public Libraries " < Forming the Deschutes Public Library District provides a (Submitted by Michael K.Gaston, Director, ' long-term solution for funding library services in Bend, Deschutes County Library) LaPine, Redmond, Sisters, and Sunriver. It separates library operations from the County and establishes dedi- cated library funding. Library funding can only be used to provide public library service. No city,county,or state agency can take library funds for any other purpose. Library,.. Improves y Services The public library district will provide the funding needed to upgrade library services. Each of the branch libraries will meet Oregon Library Standards. E�%� Improvements will include: '$ $ Expand & Update Book Collections: The new Library d <o District will undertake an intensive six-year campaign to u expand and update the collections of books and other materials at each branch library. In the following years, . each collection will be updated annually to insure that 11"M " libraries remain current. Additional copies of high de- < sE. � o mand titles will be purchased to reduce waiting lists. w" ; g> Increase Services to Children: A professional children's librarian will be assigned to each branch library. Librar- ians will work directly with local service organizations and daycare providers to advocate reading and literacy in all communities. Extend Open Hours: All five branch libraries will be open every day of the week, including evening and Sunday after-church hours. Increase Senior Outreach: Staff and volunteers will ex- pand services to senior housing centers and homebound residents. `a"E Dedicated Library Funding: The costs for the owner of a $100,000 home would be $55 each year to operate li- <_'''4:`.as braries. (CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN) ¢ ' gw Deschutes-4 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes Public Library District a Measure- No. 9-55 006 2095 DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOUNDARY . R AND ZONE BOUNDARIES FOR DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS ZONE1 HIGHWA 126 SISTERS :,:, ZONE 2 ZONE DESCHUTES COUNTY ` BEND . t la ZONE 3 ZONE 4 .. STATE HIGHWAYS 8$�i ZONE BOUNDARIES URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY DISTRICT BOUNDARY(ORS 201.090) N s t ARGUMENTS BEGIN ON THE NEXT PAGE Deschutes-5 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes Public Library District 7 Measure No. 9-55 006 2096 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR As a resident of Deschutes County living in La Pine,I have It is truly exciting for me to walk down Wall Street and watch observed that throughout history the human race has re- our new Bend Public Library taking shape before my eyes. The new library holds so much promise for our community corded activities that occur on the banks of the streams of n y a to do a lot of life,providing background and information that help to make and our children. On opening day I plan life more livable and more pleasant. people watching, and then find a cozy corner to sit and That history is available in books,and books are available read my favorite magazine. I can't wait. in libraries - libraries that are supported by the residents We need the new Deschutes Public Library District to make of the communities they serve. The five branches of our sure that this dream comes true. The County has made it library system are important community centers that pro- clear that it will no longer provide funding for public library service. The remaining library funding will keep our five mote literacy and learning while providing equal access to g y g p all county residents. branch libraries open through August. Our libraries are well-loved and well-used, but they are This change may seem harsh, but it is the best thing that not well funded. Our libraries just can't compete for fund- could happen to our public libraries. We have to face facts. ing with all those county departments that provide man- Libraries can't compete for county funding with departments dated services. If we want good libraries, we have to that provide mandated services. The only way we will ever change the system. We have to form a separate library have stable,adequate funding for our libraries is by sepa- district with dedicated funding.g y p y rating library governance and funding from Deschutes We want and need quality library services in LaPine. We County. need more new books. We need a more active children's The Library District will be governed by a library board program. We need more open hours. The only way that directly answerable to local voters. The Library District will we will ever see these kind of improvements is if the provide dedicated library funding that can only be used to Deschutes Public Library District is formed. operate our five public libraries. No city, county, or state agency will be able to use those funds for any other pur- �`> Library users will thank you,future generations will thank pose. Our libraries will be open every day of the week. you, and I will thank you for helping our libraries retain The collections of books and periodicals will be expanded history, and books, and function as a vibrant and updated. The improvements in library service will be source of information for generations to come. very visible. s' Please vote YES for libraries. This is a reasonable proposal which will solve the problem of library funding. If you want quality library service,if you $< want to make sure that your libraries remain open, please (This information furnished by Bob Shotwell.) support this measure. (This information furnished by Ruth Burleigh) 1 ti 1 - The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the ment by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of an statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Y Y 9 >cJ<: 'i° - Deschutes-6 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes Public Library District Measure No. 9-55 006 w 2097 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR It would be virtually impossible to exaggerate the impor- The Redmond Public Library has been and continues to tance of approving this ballot measure. Here are some of be important to me,my family and the youth of our county the most important factors: We have an opportunity to create a stable source of fund One of the things that determine the character of a com- ing and independent board control of our libraries by vot munity is the kind of library that it has, and the quality of ing in favor of creating a separate Deschutes Public Li- the library services that it provides. A good library con- brary District. tributes to the quality of life,and preserves and enhances This Library District would insure that we can get more the property values of the community that it serves. books in each of the five branch libraries. It is a shame Our library system is seriously threatened. The County that Redmond has the demand for new books, and has has cut the budget for library operations. In all fairness, the shelf space, but lacks the funding to build the collec after funding services mandated by State and Federal gov- tion. As a supporter of S.M.A.R.T.(Start Making a Reader ernments,there has been less and less available for non- Today), I can see that our community would also benefit mandated services such as the library. The Commission- by having our libraries staffed with a children's librarian ers plan to fund library operations through August,which who will work with our youth to inspire a life long love of will just keep the system running until funds created by reading and literacy. this measure become available. My wife and I are going to vote to form the new Deschutes A library system needs funds in two separate categories: Public Library. We believe it is the best way to insure that Facilities,and Operations. In the last few years,the voters Redmond and the other four branch libraries will get the have approved bond measures which have provided the kind of library services our respective communities de- funds for the construction of new libraries in Redmond, serve. Bend and Sunriver. Now we must take the action that will Our county commissioners have been supportive of librar >f provide for the operation of the system. It is inconceiv- ies in the past, but they have no option in the future other able that the voters would now want the district's operat- than to drastically reduce library funding in order to fund ing organization to be dismantled,and it's facilities allowed state mandated services such as the operation of the new to lie idle,which is exactly what will happen if a new source Juvenile Corrections Facility. Without the Library District of funding isn't developed. library services and staff will be drastically reduced and Look what you will get for your money:a stable source of libraries will be forced to cut hours open to us,the public funds which will be adequate to meet the needs of the A"Yes"vote to allow the new Library District to be created district including longer hours of operation, rebuilding the is a vote to stabilize the operation of all of our five public } y : collection of books and other media, and increased utili- libraries. We are facing major cutbacks in library funding if zation of the new technologies. State law limits the an- we don't succeed. I urge you to solve the pending crisis nual increase in this tax rate to 3%.That and the increased once and for all by voting to form the Deschutes Public revenue resulting from the addition of new property to the Library District. tax rolls should permit the District to meet the needs of Thank you for listening. ge our increasing population for many years to come. I urge a yes vote! (This information furnished by David J.Bishop.) (This information furnished by George C.Riser.) aG ;SS I The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- 3 ment by Deschutes County nor does the county warrant the ment by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant then accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Deschutes-7 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters Pamphlet Deschutes Public Library District 3 �Wa Measure Igo. 9-55 006 • z o s 8 h ARGUMENT IN FAVOR As a patron of the Deschutes County Library system for over 45 years, I am overjoyed with -and wholeheartedly support-the proposed DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT. I, T' Perhaps because libraries are not state-mandated ser- vices,the Deschutes County Commissioners have stated, effective August 31, 1998,the county will no longer fund v= our public libraries. And that means that library doors from Sisters to LaPine will close on September 1st. Can you y...R.. live with that? I can't! The present Deschutes County Library system has been slowly disintegrating because of an inadequate and un- dependable financial support base. We have a brand- spanking-new library in Bend,but no money to operate it. a And to make matters worse, our present library system falls far below the State Library's recommended standards Zryti�: for adequate library services.The proposed DESCHUTES ,. PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT will end those woes. Library personnel and the boards of directors in Bend, LaPine,Redmond,Sisters and Sunriver have labored long F hours helping to develop the concept of an independent library district,and promise not to be back(for at least ten years) to the public trough asking for money. I can live with that! The idea of my paying 15 cents a day for the privilege of using our library services is the best bargain on earth, especially with the planned 7-day a week operation that includes evenings as well. ._, As a naturalist,writer and author-and a person who has t used public libraries all of my life-I urge every voter in the county to support the DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT. It is way past time to place a modus operandi into opera- tion that will absolutely guarantee tax-payers a library sys- tem that will be financially - and functionally - healthy, wealthy and wise. I've said it for Y ear...If we had better libraries we wouldn't need so many jails! � a £r (This information furnished by James O. "Jim"Anderson) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- `h ment by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST THIS a , MEASURE WERE FILED Deschutes-8 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet v , Deschutes Count Measure No. 9-56 006 • 2099 t z;. BALLOT TITLE SHrrr=r"I=rvA ' (EXPLANATORY STATEMENT SPLIT-RNE WCAt 0PTI0N TAX CONTINUED) QUEISTIOW Sha#I Orrurvtyimpose split�rate of$0.822 urban and$1;159 rural per$1000 assessed value for Sheriff services beginning 711(98? 27,000 in 1994 to 52,000 in 1997. Deschutes County re This,measure may cause:.property taxes to increase more than three mains the fastest growing county in the state and voters percen#. have approved tough crime measures that require many This local option tax is for a period'pf five years, more accused and convicted criminals to be locked up. SUMMARY: This measure may be passed only 1.at an election with at Sheriff's Department cuts without a levy: least a 50%,voter turrmout. The proposed,five year levy will keep the same tax rate for five years. • Sheriff patrols will be eliminated. This;ratefs the'same as the current Sheriff levy. ♦ Sheriff investigation services will be eliminated. w The current sheriff levy ends J066 30,1998. The proposed levy pro- ♦ The adult jail will be limited to housing 60 inmates vide5 continued funding for: , down from current level of 185 . E 3 � x • Grime tnvesttgation' ♦ Approximately 60%of Sheriff's Department • Sheriff patrols 7 * Adult jail operations employees will be laid off. • Gomm€tnity poticang programs The five year levy provides these services through • Court security. June 30,2003: • Civil process ♦ Crime investigation ♦ Search and rescue y ♦ Sheriff patrols ♦ Animal control + Search and rescue ♦ Adult jail operations ♦ Emergency services ` Animal control' ♦ Community policing ♦ Drug enforcement and • Emer ene rvicesse programs education programs • Drug enforcement and ♦ Court security ♦ Arson investigation education programs process ♦ Truck safety enforcement • Arson investip V11 • Civil process • Truck'safety enforcement Some sheriff operations are funded by contracts and are Sint€fflevy rates arenQtincreasedbythismeasure and will remainthe not included in the levy. These services include motor same foer urban:fate. carrier enforcement,marine boating safety,patrols for the The lower urken rate#or incnrporati cities,!aleck Butte Ranch Set- forest service and others. There will be no reduction in vice District and Sunriver is lyequse these areas fund local patrol ser» vices. general fund support for sheriff services under this levy This proposed total o ion tax,dedicated to sheriff's services,is esti � a mated to raise:$7t13 ,000 in 139$-1999,$7,600,000 in 1999.2000, $8,250000 In 2000-2001,$8,850,000 In 2001-200'and$9,5011 0{10 This information furnished by; in 2002 2003. The estimated tax cast fdr this measure Is an ESTIMATE ONLY based Nancy Pope Schlangen, Greg Brown, on the hest Information available from the county assessor at the time Chair Deschutes County Sheriff of tfie estimate Board of County Comissioners EXPLANATORY STATEMENT The main funding source for the Deschutes County Sheriff's Department is a sheriff levy. The existing levy expires on June 30, 1998. The proposed levy is again a split-rate levy.This means taxpayers in the Cities of Bend,Redmond and Sisters, and taxpayers in Sunriver and Black Butte Ranch will pay a lesser rate because those areas fund local police patrols. t L The proposed five year levy will keep the same tax rate for five years.This rate is the same as the current sheriff levy. That rate is$0.822 in the incorporated cities, Black Butte Ranch and Sunriver, and $1.159 in the re- maining areas. Passage of the levy ensures that the level of sheriff services will remain stable. The sheriff provides law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of the county where over one-half of the county popu- lation resides. Calls for services have increased from YF (EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ARGUMENTS BEGIN CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN) ON THE NEXT PAGE Deschutes-9 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes Count Measure No. 9-56 U a& 21 U G ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Lock In Rates GUARANTEE THE SAME RATE YOU PAY NOW FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS The Deschutes County Sheriff's Departments main fund- ing source is a sheriff levy.The existing levy expires on June 30, 1998.Voters are being asked to approve a sher- iff levy that will maintain rates for the next five years.This is the same rate voters approved for the last sheriff's levy. New rowth finally y pays its way, which along with tight ' x budget controls,allows the rate to remain the same.This provides funds for the increased service demands that growth brings.Deschutes County remains the fastest grow- ing county in the state.Calls for sheriff services increased from 27,000 in 1994 to 52,000 in 1997. Voters recently approved a tough statewide crime mea- sure, Measure 11 that resulted in many more people be- ing placed in jail.In 1997,5489 persons were booked into the Deschutes County Adult Jail.This is a large increase from the 3733 persons booked in 1994. ° The Sheriff's Department is also mandated to provide other countywide public safety services besides maintaining the ' only adult jail in the county. Some of those services in- clude: Search & Rescue, Court Security, Civil Process, and Emergency Services. Other Sheriff functions are not funded by the levy but are funded from contracts.These include patrols for the forest service, marine boating safety enforcement, truck safety enforcement,and snowmobile safety enforcement patrols. A commonly asked question is why is a sheriff's levy nec- essary?Sheriff operating levies are very common for many counties in the state.Sheriff levies are necessary to main- tain services especially with the voter approved crime measures.Deschutes County has operated on sheriff lev- ies since the early 1980's. Your vote is critical.Measure 50 requires a double major- ity, at least 50%voter participation and a majority of yes r votes to maintain sheriff services. 23x,... (This information furnished by Greg Brown, Deschutes County Sheriff a Committee for Locked-In Rates for Sheriff's Services) s ; e .:,. . The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST THIS MEASURE WERE FILED 10 Deschutes Ny`' wW Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters Pamphlet City of Sisters Measure No. 9-57 00E 2101 BALLOT TITLE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR 9.57 SEWERAGE SYSTEM VOTE YES ON THE SEWER—FOR SISTERS FUTURE �tl` REVENUE BOND AUTHORIZATION QUESTION:Shall the City be authorized to issue revenue bonds in You have heard many reasons why Sisters residents an amount not to exceed$7,000;000? should, or shouldn't construct a sewer system. It boils SUMMARY:This measure,it approved,authorizes the City to is- down to this: sue revenue bonds to finance construction of a City sewerage treat Are we going to be proactive or reactive how we handle meat system, including a treatment plant,pump;stations, and transmission nines,acquisition of rear property and easements, wastewater in Sisters'? and all related facilities: The total cost of the sewerage system is We know that: u estimated to be$12,1801,000, The City plans to apply for federal and state loans and grants and this bond measure would autno- —Even though Sisters doesn't have a serious health rize the City to Issue revenue bonds to pay the balance of the cost. Bonds will be sold only in an amount necessary to complete the threat,the County and DEQ will tighten standards for financing,but in no event more than$7,000,404. Band principal repairs and replacement;requiring less than 1/2 acre and interest are expected to be paid from City sewer system rev- lot install an$8,000-$10,000 sand filter system. enues. The bonds will not be general obligations of the City,nor a charge upon its tax revenues,but will be payable solely from the —Grant funds assisting with costs are decreasing revenues which the City pledges to the payment of the bonds. Previous) Sisters residents voted on the sewer sys- tem,The bonds would mature over a period of not to exceed 40 years. Y y tem, 90%of the cost would have been paid by state EXPLANATORY STATEMENT or federal government. Now grants will pay 40% of total cost. Each year we wait to construct a sewer costs will rise and grants will decrease. y< j ✓ The Sisters City ouncil has approved placing before the Y PP P 9 —Lack of a sewer system means we cannot address voters Measure 9-57 to submit to the voters the question a number of important concerns in Sisters. People of issuing evenue bonds in an amount of not to exceed `<,F ...,.<. g cannot add-on or remodel their homes without caus $7,000,000 to finance construction of a city sewerage sys- ing a review of their septic system, in turn a sand tem. '' filter system will be required. m ; The City finds that it is financially feasible and in its bestt Assisted living facilities for elderly,or housing for mod interests to construct a City sewerage treatment system i-„ including a treatment plant, pump stations and transmis- sion crate income cannot be built in the RH zone. It will be difficult to create jobs for our families if there lines,acquisition of real property and easements and I all related facilities. are no facilities to attract employers. y' w zr� The total cost of the project is estimated to be$12,186,000. The list goes on. The City P lans to a PP I Y for federal and state loans and E -People move to Sisters for the small town sense rants and this bond measure would authorize the City : g tY to of community. We have an opportunity to look be issue revenue bonds to pay the balance of the cost.Bonds yond our own situations to those of our neighbors will be sold only in an amount necessary to complete the Even though your system works fine, your neigh- financing,but in no event more than$7,000,000.The bonds bors system across town is failing. Even though would mature over a period of not to exceed 40 years.The you don't want to add-on to your home,your neigh- project is expected to be completed within three years. bor across town may need additional space. Even '' The City will cause to be prepared a plan showing that the though you don't need a job,your neighbor hopes f9 _ I<;;a City's revenues to be pledged are sufficient to pay the es- to find a better job to support their family. Watch- . ' timated debt to be incurred by the City under the revenue ing out for each other---make a great community. i s : bond issue authorized by Resolution No.98-2A. YES for Sister's future: t F tiG, The bonds shall not be general obligations of the City,nor a charge upon its tax revenues,but shall be payable solely -Yes for protected ground water i } R from the revenues which the City pledges to payment of -Yes for housing choices the bonds pursuant to ORS 288.825(1) and a resolution -Yes for freedom of financial uncertainty with costly to be adopted by the City. sand filter systems 3 VOTE MAY 19, 1998 -Yes for assisted living facilities. -Yes for employment beyond tourism. (This information furnished by Steven M. Wilson, Mayor) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment b Deschutes County,nor does the count warrant the Rs Y Y Y (This information furnished by Barbara J.Warren accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. City Administrator) ...,; Deschutes-11 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet City of Sisters Measure No. 9-57 006 z ° ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION DON'T PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE. DOES SISTERS NEED A SEWER? If you have doubts or questions,ask now and get answers An answer to this question is being hammered into Sis- BEFORE committing the occupants of your house to ters incessantly.Sewer proponents daily promote reasons $18,720 in costs over 40 years.And that's the good news! why we must have a sewer system right now!! What if the system needs expansion? Is this system de- The system proposed was designed several years ago. signed to last for 40 years or will you have to pay more to The engineer brushes the designs off, upgrades them a keep it going ten years from now? bit, and presents them with new cost estimates. Prelimi- Are the problems solved?What about odor from settling nary estimates are now pegged at$12 million.This is very ponds? Is the City seriously considering a golf course to high for a community of 800 residents.The system is con- use resultant irrigation water? In the engineering report, sidered as standard, acceptable engineering, but there "Wastewater System Facilities Plan", September, 1997, are more recent designs that are much less costly. page 2-14,it says. The city's preference is for a golf course. These designs need to be investigated and given consid- which would have the largest land requirement."The re- - 9 eration.Sisters could be on the cutting edge of new tech - port says 280 acres of Forest Service land have been iden- g g p Y nology for sewage disposal, but proponents say we must tified for acquisition.Has the city entered into negotiations proceed immediately. Why? for this? What if th e y don't this land? What are the WHAT IS THE BIG HURRY? alternative plans? On page 2-2 of the report it reads: "Costs of abandoning No residents have approached the city administration re- aE � ��`f� existin tic tanks and installation of private service lat- questing that machinery be put in motion to construct a erals is not included in the pro g septic system to serve Sisters waste water requirements, and ject costs,and will be borne stating that they would be happy to share costs involved. directly by the consumer. The second holding pond, to be constructed later,will cost about$2.6 million.Will your The vocal sewer proponents are members of the busi monthly charge be increased when it is built? Can you Hess community,the retail, real estate,and developer in afford to a costs relating to the project of which you are terests. ............................. pay g P l Y now unaware? But the lion's share of the 40-year loan repayments would Ask your city leaders to answer any questions you have.If be on the backs of the city residents. Instead of "Does they can't answer the questions,who can? Sisters need a sewer system?", voters should ask them- selves,"Do I need a new sewer system to safely serve mX WHO WANTS THIS PROJECT. household? WHO IS PAYING FOR IT? Perhaps the present on-site systems, with regular main- Note the engineering firm comment, page 2-21:"The city tenance, are doing a satisfactory job at minimal financial should not underestimate the difficulty or uncertainty of outlay.There are hundreds of such systems all around rural obtaining additional grant funds of this magnitude." Does Deschutes County serving people well. Why single out the city have Plan B if the issue passes and grants are not Sisters City? forthcoming? This important issue deserves to be aired fully and have all questions answered BEFORE a com- mitment of$12 million is approved by the electorate. VOTE NO ON THE PROPOSED BOND REQUEST TO ALLOW TIME TO GET ALL SYSTEM ELEMENTS AND COSTS PROPERLY IN PLACE. VOTE "NO" NOW.GET ALL THE FACTS FIRST. 1 (This information furnished by Virginia Groom) (This information furnished by Shirley Petrie) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- T r' endorse- ment g s he printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse ment b Deschutes Count y,nor does cou n ty warrant ant the ment by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement m ade in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement m ade in the argument. w Deschutes-12 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet '="`> City of Sisters w` Measure No. 9-57 2103 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ' As a concerned citizen I find there is no need for an ex- pensive central sewer system as proposed for the City of Y Sisters. No contamination of groundwater or surface wa- ter has been detected by any regulatory environmental agencies.Our on-site septic tanks and modern sand filter systems are already doing a good job of providing pri- mary Y Y 9 9 1 P 9 P mary wastewater treatment for residents and businesses in town. As a Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience in the health care field, I am very concerned about public health issues.I've investigated the scientific evidence and found there i s no public health hazard in Sisters related to our current wastewater treatment systems. Unsubstantiated statements by proponents about public health risks are F scare tactics, not backed up by scientific evidence on the round. >< . As a member of the City of Sisters Budget Committee, I don't think we can afford the high price of the proposed kx4 sewer--$12 million!Estimated costs for onl the first phase A3M Y P of the sewer will be close to$20,000 for ever y household = and business in Sisters over time--costs that we will con- tinue to a Ion after the sewer needs to be expanded pay 9 P and replaced by additional bond measures.If the city bor- rows 7 million in revenue bonds at 4.5%interest we will the r have to come up with$31,500 every month for t ears--that's a payback of more than 15 million! Y PY $ So why are the taxpaying residents of the City of Sisters being sked to a millions of dollars for a large-scale 9 P Y sewer we don't need and can't afford?To support the in- 5 y U frastructure for large-scale growth and development, pro- ..:; moted by and for the benefit of out-of-town real estate, development,and commercial interests! Costs of living, housing, and taxes will go up! Quality of life will go down! • NO GROUNDWATER PROBLEM <:g <'•' ` • NO HEALTH PROBLEM • NO SEWER NEEDED • WE CAN'T AFFORD IT IQ: • VOTE NO ON THE SEWER (Submitted by Rebecca Elizabeth Bottero,R.N.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by Deschutes County,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Deschutes-13 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes County 006 - 2104 County Commissioner, Position 1 f sf x a' NO PHOTO WILLIAM H. DENNIS R. SUBMITTED (BILL) HAUSE / :• LUKE �a DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN t 9 OCCUPATION:Millworker-Pozzi Windows,Writer/correspon- OCCUPATION:Small Businessman,Construction Industry dent-Bend Bulletin,Playwright/writer-Free Lance(member; OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Third generation carpen- Dramatists Guild),Volunteer: Central Oregon Battering&Rape ter. Dennis is proud to have started a contracting business M Alliance. specializing in medium priced homes in Deschutes County. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Co-chair Cascade EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:North Salem High School, Children's Festival 1997& 1998,Teaching Assistant Linfield attended Oregon State University math & political science College 1994-96, Program AssUAmeriCorps Tech. Writer - majors,and COCC's University Center. -- COCC 1994, 1995, Feature Writer- Sunriver Sun 1992-94, -... � PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:State Represen- %Ery Computer Tech./Tech.Writer: Apple Computer 1982-90. tative,District 54 1993-1998. Legislative Committees:Chair EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Linfield College BS Social of Education Committee 1997, Education & Human Re- f & Behavioral Science, Washtenaw Community College AA, sources& Interim Education 1995, Public Contracting Task COCC - majored in Bus.Admin., BETS Technical Schools- Force;Member of Children&Family Committee,Natural Re- y Diploma in Electronics sources Committee, Environment&Energy and Agriculture PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:US Army 1968-70 &Forestry subcommittees,Growth Management Task Force, x.. (Vietnam Service 1969-70), CA National Guard 1981-1988, Low Income Housing Task Force, Prevailing Wage Advisory MI National Guard 1978-80,Volunteer: Dept of Human Re- Committee,and Interim Commerce Committee. Gubernato- {`- sources,Lifetime Member: VFW member: Vietnam Veterans rial Appointment to Oregon Seismic Advisory Committee. of America FAMILY: Married Central Oregon native, Joanne Copley in 1968. Two sons: Matthew (deceased), and Brian, a Navy There exists within Central Oregon the perception that gov- Lieutenant. One grandson:Austin. ernment is"Bend-centered"and unresponsive to its rural con- stituency; g €j of particularly in the South County. ALL CITIZENS of Deschutes bers of Commerce;Deschutes County Farm Bureau;Central COMMUNITY:Memberships:Bend,LaPine,Sunriver Cham- utes County are entitled both an effective voice and Oregon Builders Association; Oregon Hunters Association; also an attentive ear in their local governments. I am and will Director:Boys&Girls Club of Bend;Volunteer:Scoutmaster remain accessible to ALL citizens of this county. 10 years,Youth Challenge Program Advisory Board. As a rural resident of Deschutes County, I am also deeply FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY/COMMON SENSE; Dennis lis- ;: f concerned about the negative impacts of urban growth upon tens to people and uses a common sense approach to soly- , =fi,£ .-<„ the quality of our rural lifestyles. Over-development must not ing our region's problems. Government must work smarter g ems be permitted to threaten the natural quality of our unique and more efficiently to provide essential services to people. environment;neither physical or social. We will not be able to EDUCATION;Our future is our children. As House Educa- resurrect it once it is gone. We are seeing frightening signs of tion Chair,Dennis responded to the concerns of parents and urbanization here in Central Oregon. We must all remember 9 educators and incorporated those concerns. why we chose to live and remain here. CRIME:Dennis encourages and supports Central Oregon's We must foster a productive,worker friendly economy. A truly youth intervention and boot camp programs. He believes vio- productive economy is not indifferent to the needs,values and lent offenders should not get out of jail early. ideas of its labor force. It is, also, NOT incompatible with its SENIORS:Our senior citizens have worked hard for their re- host environment. tirement. We must protect their quality of life with cost-effec- «« Central Oregon is OUR HOME. It must be maintained, tive government. nurtured and protected. RECOGNITIONS:Legislator of the Year Award from Oregon bl ti i t Association for Home Care 1995, and Oregon Dental Hy- solver will serve the public as an active listener,an inventive proem 9 solver and an responsible advocate of all the citizens of gienists 1997 for his exceptional leadership on health care Deschutes County.You should expect NO LESS from anyone issues. in public service. DENNIS LISTENS, WORKS HARD FOR YOU, and COM- MUNICATES with the people he serves. Call Dennis at(541)389-5877, E-mail:lukebuil@transport.com ELECT DENNIS LUKE,DESCHUTES COUNTY COMMIS- SIONER,POSITION 1. y$ (This information furnished by William H.(Bill)Hause) (This information furnished by Dennis R.Luke) Deschutes-14 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes County 0 0 6 2105 County Commissioner, Position 3 r 7 JOHN BOYLE _ DENNIS LANDWEHR DEMOCRATb DEMOCRAT OCCUPATION:Self-Employed OCCUPATION:Consulting Engineer OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Motion Picture Indus- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Lambert Engineering, try, Property Manager Bend 1984-96, Senior Engineer EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Third Year University EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S. Engineering PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None Science, Montana State University, 1983 PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Solid Waste County commissioners are responsible for how the county Advisory Committee, 1989-97 government is run. k The recent slide of the local Democratic Party into It's their duty to make sure all the citizens in this county irrelevance has greatly disturbed me. By running for t his are treated in a fair and just manner. primary I hope, with your help, to bring new life into the I feel this is not the case and that there is a hidden agenda party. Inaction certainly hasn't worked. of nepotism and favoritism,with development of farm and My clean,frugal,issues-based campaign will be based on forest lands at the top of that agenda. this theme: The county should efficiently and effectively I have not forgotten how the Fransone home in Tumalo do the jobs required. My involvement in solid waste issues was taken from them by County officials, and sold for convinced me that the public interest has not been served $100,000 less then the Fransones'paid for it according to in at least that arena. county records, or how the Fraley's of Bend Diesel were As an engineer I work on energy-use and efficiency studies. harassed over 5 years by county officials on their busi- I have a quick mind for figures and logic,and can bring a ness,that was protected by a grandfather clause. fresh,citizen's perspective to the issues facing the county. There is the justice system where someone can be In addition to reforming the solid waste system, I would accused and their name ruined in the newspapers. concentrate on economically delivering other services,and During the last election I took some free newspapers that on requiring growth to pay for itself. Responsible long- had no limit,because they had made fun of my name,Boyle term land use planning is the key to keeping Central Oregon Boils. a great place to live. I was charged with theft III,then theft II,returned to theft III, Local government provides valuable services; I thank the then to a violation. While doing a deposition about aneigh- Sunriver Fire crew that saved my home from the Skeleton bor who assaulted me, I was asked about the free newspa- fire particularly. Rebuilding my shop has exposed me to pers, things were put in the deposition that I did not say. the frustrations of working with the regulatory bureaucracy Attorneys representing me said that it did not matter. as well. The county has a crucial role in public health, safety,transportation, and growth management issues. Within a week I had the violation charges upped to theft II and criminal mischief. I complained to Hardy Myers'and Full Disclosure: I am divorced,childless,40, informal,and John Kitzhaber's offices. My attorney told me to give the good-natured. I hold libertarian views regarding personal DA's office$100.00 and they would drop all charges. freedoms, plus liberal environmental and social perspectives generally. Those positions may displease After four weeks I was called into my attorneys office and some voters,but I state them freely,hoping for the respect given a check for $100.00 and told the deal was off. I of even those with other views. have canceled receipts of these transactions. Fourteen I ask for your vote and your help in returning the Democratic appearances in court and two appearances by my attor- Party to relevance in the future of Deschutes County. ney without me,they have set my trial June 9,1998. Seems malicious to me. (This information furnished by John W.Boyle) (This information furnished by Dennis Landwehr) Deschutes-15 � y Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet F. • per, Deschutes County County Commissioner, Position 3 of a,t ' TOM h NANCY POPE DEWOLF SCHLANGEN REPUBLICAN �� REPUBLICAN . �SSy $•a 3 y. S" OCCUPATION:Small Businessman;Writer,Cascade Arts OCCUPATION:"Chair, Deschutes County Board of Com- s OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Owner, Westside Video, missioners k3i 1984-98; Owner, Pat& Mike's Cinema/Restaurant, 1981-86; OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:8 years Deschutes County City Manager,Luxury Theatres, 1978 81. Commissioner- 4 as Chair, Cattle Rancher, Small Business e EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:University of Oregon,Bach- Owner in Redmond,Police Officer,Juvenile Detention Supervisor,Supe- k y' s 9 " elor of Science, 1978; Northwest Christian College,Bachelor of rior Court Clerk,Foster Parent 53 Children. w6 ' Science,1978; Small Business Management,COCC,1989. g EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Wisconsin, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Current Vice-Chair, Sonoma State University,Los Medanos Policy Academy. Oregon Arts Commission; C.O.Economic Development Coun PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Elected office 1986 cil, 1997; Bend City Council, 1993-97. present Crook Deschutes Education Service District and COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: S.M.A.R.T. Reading Gyserville School Board; Local Public Safety Coordinating day yt Program; Greater Bend Rotary Club; Deschutes United Way; Council; Regional Strategies and Regional Workforce Council; TowerTheatreFoundation; Sheriff's Advisory Committee; C.O. Association of Oregon Counties Finance/Administration/Tax Leadership Council; Bend Parks Foundation; Chamber of Com- Reform Task Force; COCAAN, COVA. merce Member in Bend,LaPine,Redmond,Sisters,Sunriver. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Central Oregon Boys&Girls Club ' TOM DEWOLF WILL WORK FOR Board of Governors; President COCAAN; Chair, Habitat for yt,,t<• THE PEOPLE:You are my highest priority. I know how intimi- Humanity Advisory Board; Central Oregon Visitors Association; ` dating and frustrating it can be to approach Government. I'll be Entrepreneurial Women Network; Billy Healy Family Housing readily available. I'll return your calls promptly. I'll always re- Center; Library Foundation; COBRA Children Festival; member I work for you! Deschutes County United Way Allocations,KIDS,CASA,Quota LOWER TAXES, FEES AND SPENDING: I'll oppose all fee Club of Central Oregon. increases that exceed inflation unless shown an extraordinary Nancy brings strength, integrity, and competent leadership to need. I'll encourage government agencies to coordinate and Deschutes County. She is responsive to the voices and needs communicate long-term plans so voters understand future costs of county citizens. Nancy has accomplished much during her before voting on bond measures. Government must live within tenure: its means. •Nancy pushed for expansion of County satellite services in SMALLER,MORE EFFICIENT,EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT: La Pine,Redmond,and Sisters. We'll reduce the number of departments and streamline opera- •Nancy was instrumental in passage of legislation which will tions.. Performance audits for all departments will insure high- improve services to children and families. est quality at lowest cost. • Nancy chaired the Farm Review Committee which studied ' MORE CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT:More meetings must be tele- protection of valuable farm lands. vised and held in the evenings when working people can at- ��T� 9 9 P P She addressed a comprehensive crime reduction strategy by tend. Citizen Advisory Committees should be formed to help creating the Department of Community Justice to replace departments operate better. Department of Corrections. STRONGER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES: Government k� Nancy has many accomplishments,but she has more to do: bureaucracy cannot provide the answers. If we truly want lower . Nancy will continue promoting and supporting economic 3�ctkk5 taxes, we must volunteer more for community organizations development throughout the county. that enrich lives. Together,we will improve Deschutes County. "Tom De Wolf is the best choice for County Commissioner. He'll .Nancy will strive for maximum customer service by all county be a strong leader and he'fl be fair. He has the determination to departments. follow through with good ideas and get things done." Nancy wants to improve existing transportation systems and -Barry Slaughter,County Commissioner,1992-96. develop alternative modes of transportation. IT'S TIME FOR STRONG,NEW LEADERSHIP WITH . Prevent loss of life from forest fires through legislation, FRESH IDEAS education and emergency response. "The challenges we face are getting tougher, not easier. This IT'S TIME FOR TOM DEWOLF is not a job for Beginners.This county deserves a commissioner 3: http://www.coinet.com/dewolf/ with experience and a proven track record." Y r ,v' (This information furnished by Tom De Wolf) (This information furnished by Nancy Pope Schlangen) .. ' Deschutes-16 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet f� 5 Deschutes County r Assessor for Deschutes County : . ED DONALD E. LORENZ REED s NON PARTISAN NON PARTISAN Y yS OCCUPATION:Appraiser County h OCCUPATION: Lorenz Appraisal Services pp aiser for Deschutes Coun Deschutes County business owner/manager since 1985. September 1990 { 1 am an Oregon licensed State Certified General Appraiser. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Appraiser - Clatsop This license allows me to appraise all types of residential County-Oregon 1988-1990,Canyon County-,Idaho,Ada �� 5 and commercial real property unlimited in value. In addi- County-Idahos tion, the business requires knowledge of computers, ac- Licensed Public Accountant-Idaho-(self employed) F counting nd management. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BBA Idahq State Uni- 9 9 OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Chief Real Estate Ap- versity 1975, Major-Accounting;minor government,and manage- praiser and Commercial Appraiser, Deschutes County ment and organization. Assessor from 1978 to 1985. Commercial/Residential PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed to z Appraiser, Orange County, California from 1973 to 1978 internship during college. Tax Collector Administrative Assistant with Orange County, California from 1971 to 1973. Advanced Performance Dear Voter, Engineer/Mathematician,McDonnell Douglas Aircraft,Long I am running for Deschutes County Assesor,so voters have Beach,CA a choice of experienced candidates...while working in four EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Panhandle State different assesor offices,I have experienced different man- College, Oklahoma, Bachelor of Science, Math major/ agement styles and strategies. My goals if elected are: Chemistry minor;University of Southern California,Masters Degree, 1 Better voter understanding of the complex property tax Public Administration system. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None 2. Consistantcy in appraisals. � Deschutes County voters please review my qualifications 3.To strive for equity and fairness. r and education. My experience will ensure better management of the Assessor office. Good administration 4. To have questions answered by trained and qualified will ensure equitable assessment and proper billing. As a personnel. " business owner and tax payer I know,as well as you,that My philosophy and ideas are very briefly described by us- the less we have to pay for government the better. ing the letters of my name. My business experience and P revious administrative Donald E. Reed experience in the Assessor office will require a minimum R= Realistic D=dedicated E.=experienced of on the job training. In addition to my Master's degree in Public Administration, I am a licensed State Certified O=open minded E= Equity ->- General Appraiser, acquired credit in many Real Estate N=noteworthy E= Effiecent v. Appraisal courses, and attended several Real Estate seminars. Under my supervision while Chief Appraiser of A=Appraisal with all D= Diligent Deschutes County Assessor office,the office evolved from available facts a manual operation to the use of computers and technical L=Lead by example equipment. These office improvements were necessary y D Detective., to efficiently handle Deschutes County growth. = Discoverer On a personal note, I have been a resident of Deschutes County for over nineteen years and married to my wife, Linda,for over twenty-six years. We have one son,Steve, who graduated from Mountain View High School,is a state licensed Real Estate Appraiser and resides in Bend. , (This information furnished by Ed Lorenz) (This information furnished by Donald E.Reed) Deschutes-17 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary.Voters' Pamphlet Deschutes County p a 6 21 .0 g Assessor for Deschutes County Library Board Member Zone 4 KIM RAYMOND �A hz WORRELL NO PHOTO MIAO SUBMITTED NON PARTISAN OCCUPATION: Deschutes County Assessor OCCUPATION:Business Consultant. Independent Nikken OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Chief Appraiser - Distributor Deschutes County,Property Tax Analyst-Oregon Department OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:ProfitAbility,Business of Revenue, Lobbyist-Association of Oregon Counties, Consultant- Consultants;Partner. Coast-to-Coast Analytical Services,Inc.; Oregon School Boards Association,Lobbyist-Oregon Assessors'Assn., Corporate Vice-President Operations. Stanford Research Institute; Yamhill County Assessor- 16 years,Assistant Assessor, Data Analyst, Senior Biochemist. Appraiser,Draftsman Yamhill County EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Duke University; Ph.D. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:McMinnville High School PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Deschutes Graduate, Oregon State College, Linf!eld College, Portland State College-Total-5 yrs college County Library Board; Bend Library Service District Board; PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: In addition to the Past chairperson; Bend High School Site Council. Occupational Background listed above:Yamhill County Home Libraries are a reflection of the values and quality of life of Rule Charter Study Committee (Chairman),Yamhill County our community. Libraries embody our past, present and Sheriff's Air Posse(Special Deputy Sheriff), U.S.Army future. THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN VERY CHALLENGING!! They are not just a collection of books. They are not just a In November of 1996,the voters passed Measure 47,limiting storehouse of information. A quality library allows each of taxes on each property to 90% of 1995-96, with some us to experience life to its fullest -- from our first picture exceptions'(new construction,etc.) books, through our school years, our family years, our The 1997 Oregon Legislature found Measure 47 to be working years,and well into our retirement years. A qual- unworkable and submitted Measure 50, reducing the 1995 ity library provides us with books,magazines,newspapers, 96 values by 10%, with some 'exceptions', to the voters, videos, books on tape, large print books, computer Sys- pledging to'mirror'the reductions promised by Measure 47. terns, the Internet, and access to the resources in other Measure 50 passed in May. libraries. Libraries make it possible for us to keep learning and discovering. To be life-long learners. To become the The Deschutes County budget committee reduced the best that we Can be. Assessor's budget by $250,000 to help meet the county's anticipated loss from the measures. The most important asset for our libraries is people--the In July, legislature passed S61215 253 pages). It required staff and community. We have an incredible staff that has y' g p ( p g )' q managed to maintain our library system through some very each county to submit a re-created 1995-96 tax roll, and an difficult times. The citizens of Deschutes County have anticipated 1997-98 assessment roll(identifying'exceptions') shown their support with new library buildings and the to the Department of Revenue for the calculation of the statewide cuts and determining the'permanent tax rates'for Bucks for Books campaign. Our Friends of the Library each taxing district in the state. The new rates were certified groups in each community have raised money and book to the counties. donations for many years. We have had good manage- S61215, 'mirroring' M47, included the 'old law levy' in the ment in the past. Today,we have extraordinary leadership calculation of the amount of money available to the taxing both in our volunteer library boards and our Library Direc- districts in Deschutes County, resulting in an unanticipated tor, Michael Gaston. increase of approximately$4.2 million. In cooperation with Now is the time to separate our libraries from the County the taxing districts,we are working to return that money to the government. Together, we can create the quality library `3 taxpayers. system our community deserves. As my favorite doctor, a Considering that these measures constituted the most drastic Dr. Seuss wrote: "Oh, the places you'll go." Just think of change to the Oregon property tax system since its inception, all the wonderful things that will happen when you vote and the short time line for implementation, the tax system YES to form the Deschutes Public Library System. ............................. responded amazingly! ............................. (This information furnished by Kim Worrell) (This information furnished by Raymond Miao) Deschutes-18 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters Pamphlet :>3< Deschutes County 0 0 6 w 210 9 Y: Board Member, Deschutes Public Library District, Zone 5 �ifaY lu<<< 8: NO PHOTO � � ANN �� ,� DAN SUBMITTED EVENSEN y VAN VACTOR ° nb R y: ryk: � . OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse, St. Charles Medical OCCUPATION:Attorney at Law 1972-1998, Private Prac- T Center tice of Law in Central Oregon OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Registered Nurse at OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:None St.Charles since 1969 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Oregon - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Primary and Second- B.S.1968,Willamette University-J.D. 1972 a�Pfg� z. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Deschutes ,a ary education, Estacada,Oregon, Bachelor of Science ins County Library Advisory Board Member,Bend Library Ad MIN Nursing, 1962, University of Oregon School of Nursing «� fc;>to 5 visory Board Member, Bend Municipal Judge Pro-tem (now OHSU) :>. I have been a citizen of Bend for more than 25 years. I PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Bend/LaPine have been a member of the Deschutes County Library ' .:.::. . School board member 1978-1984,Bend Library Advisory Board and currently serve on the Bend Library Advisory board member 1996-present,currently chair w Board. In that capacity, I have worked to bring better Ii- I am a lifelong avid reader and library patron. As such, I brary services to the Central Oregon cummunities of Bend, " 'T°" know the importance libraries play in people's lives--for Sisters,Redmond,Sunriver and La Pine. I was part of the access to information of all kinds as well as books for plea- team that worked on the bond issue to build the new Bend •:<,;��rE::�;f. sure reading. Library scheduled to open in the fall of 1998. y yo„ fig I have been a cardholder at the Deschutes County Library My belief in libraries as an important part of our'commuk since moving to Bend in 1969. 1 have seen the fortunes of nity” became part of my life at an early age and remains the library bb and fall as a art of Deschutes County. I with me today. In m opinion, libraries are as important to f Y p Y Y Y p P support the formation of the separate Deschutes Public the fabric of our community as schools and churches and Library District. This will provide stable funding and must be made available to all citizens in a cost-effective governance by people who are concentrating on the'needs way. ,3 bk; of the library. If approved by the voters, the Deschutes Public Library WxNNNN When the district is formed,board members will be needed District will provide a form of local government that can be who can bring that new organization into existence. soundly administered by an elected Board of Directors ac I have served on the Bend Library Advisory Board for two countable to the electorate. The Director elected to repre- years. In that capacity, I have learned about the functions sent Bend on the Board for Zone 5 will represent the larg- of the library nd what will be necessary for the new district. est library in the District system. If elected, I will work to £L� ry ry preserve the old Bend Library as a District-Wide Public Having served on the Bend/LaPine School Board from Library facility, participate in the development of Heritage ` 1978 to 1984,1 know about governance in an independent Square as part of the library campus in downtown Bend, �> district. Board members of such districts must be willing and exercise prudent fiscal judgement in the management to gather information and make decisions based on that and operation of the Deschutes Public Library District. 'M< information,because they are responsible for directing the staff in operating the district. I have experience in doing k, that. S § I would like to put my interest and experience to work as a " W member of the Deschutes Public Library District board. I _ » , <<' S ti >� am excited about the opportunities that exist for library K.... services in all of Deschutes County. I ask for your vote for 4° d: the Zone 5 position on May 19. F :h (This information furnished by Ann Evensen) �. (This information furnished by Dan Van Vactor) F a Deschutes-19 ' (� w Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' 44h9et 2110 SAMPLE BALLOT ■ BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ May 19, 1998 E PRECINCT ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AN D MEASURES FOR EACH P RE WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER, POSITION NO.1 NATIONAL UNITED STATES SENATOR VOTE FOR ONE UNITED STATES SENATOR VOTE FOR ONE O BILL HAUSE VOTE FOR ONE O RON WYDEN VALENTINE CHRISTIAN .,�., JOHN MICHAEL FITZPATRICK :��• :, � O JOHN SWEENEY O COMMISSIONER, POSITION N0.3 VOTE FOR ONE p JOHN LIM O JOHN BOYLE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE IN O --------------- CONGRESS,2ND DISTRICT O DENNIS LANDWEHR ::..........:..: VOTE FOR ONE O UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE IN O ELLEN WEDUM --------------- CONGRESS,2ND DISTRICT ^ O KEVIN M. CAMPBELL O PRECINCT BALLOT VOTE FOR ONE Those candidates who have filed for a position PERRY A. ATKINSON as a precinct committee person will have their O JIM GILBERTSON O GREG WALDEN names appear on the official ballot for their pre- � � O cinct. --------------- O JOHN D. NEWKIRK PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON " MALE O WES COOLEY STATE VOTE FOR ONE GOVERNOR p NO CANDIDATE FILED O VOTE FOR ONE STATE PAUL DAMIAN WELLS O _______________ INS ��N> GOVERNOR 2,<, t O DAVE FOLEY PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON FEMALE VOTE FOR ONE % a O JOHN KITZHABER O VOTE FOR ONE JEFFREY BRADY a� .� O NO CANDIDATE FILED O WALTER HUSS STATE REPRESENTATIVE 54TH DISTRICT p --------------- p BILL SIZEMORE VOTE FOR ONE O BILL SPIDAL p ELLI WORK O --------- STATE REPRESENTATIVE 54TH DISTRICT VOTE FOR ONE STATE REPRESENTATIVE 55TH DISTRICT O KATHIE WENICK ECKMAN VOTE FOR ONE O TIM KNOPP O NO CANDIDATE FILED ——————————————— �' -; <9 STATE REPRESENTATIVE 55TH DISTRICT sx VOTE FOR ONE •,�E O BEN WESTLUND 'o of O _ .fe•c°fa(�R6 �,� Deschutes-20 p D - 2111 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters'pamphlet SAMPLE BALLOT ■ BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ May 199 1998 ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AND MEASURES FOR EACH PRECINCT WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT REPUBLICAN BALLOT SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, CONTINUED VOTE FOR ONE POSITION NO.6 } COUNTY O JOHN PERSHALL VOTE FOR ONE O EDWARD WARREN COMMISSIONER,POSITION N0.1 O BERNA O'REE-ROGERS PLUMMER Incumbent C::> JANICE JACKSON VOTE FOR ONE O ALAN DEMEURERS O DENNIS R. LUKE O °> O RON ADAMS O _______ JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, O MICHAEL JEFFREY VERHULST POSITION NO.5 COMMISSIONER,POSITION NO.3 VOTE FOR ONE VOTE FOR ONE O JACK B. BRAY O W.MICHAEL(MICK)GILLETTE O TOM DEWOLF STAN BUNK Incumbent O O O NANCY POPE SCHLANGEN O MARGARET CARTER JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, O POSITION NO.9 ————— O VERN COOK VOTE FOR ONE PRECINCT BALLOT O WAYNE L. FANNO O MARYt DEITS ; Those candidates who have filed for a position " as a precinct committee person will have their ——————————————— names appear on the official ballot for their pre- s cinct. O JIM HOWARD JUDGE OF THE OREGON TAX COURT PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON VOTE FOR ONE O RL N. BYERS MALE O MIKE HUMPHREYS MA ncumbent VOTE FOR ONE ;. O CAROL SIMI LA-DICKINSON O --------------- �.�.. • � O NO CANDIDATE FILED JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, ,. O O SPENCER SCHOCK 11TH DISTRICT,POSITION NO.4 O COLIN KARR-MORSE VOTE FOR ONE Y PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON O A. MICHAEL ADLER FEMALE O Incumbent VOTE FOR ONE O c, NO CANDIDATE FILED NONPARTISAN STATE JUDICIARY JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, 11TH DISTRICT,POSITION NO.6 POSITION NO.7 VOTE FOR ONE NONPARTISAN STATE VOTE FOR ONE O ED PERKINS >� COMMISSIONER OF THE BUREAU OF LABOR O JAMES RICE O Incumbent AND INDUSTRIES O WILLIAM RIGGS r VOTE FOR ONE NONPARTISAN T£5 a u& O JACK ROBERTS O JIM WESTWOOD STATE OFFICE O MIKE FAHEY O VICTOR HOFFER DISTRICT ATTORNEY O BOB TIERNAN VOTE FOR ONE — -------------- O MIKE DUGAN ._? <=> — -------------- O >x .�S q Deschutes-21 hh ��, Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Vot-rs' P�dhAI§ SAMPLE BALLOT ■ BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ May 199 1998 ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AND MEASURES FOR EACH PRECINCT WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT z; NON PARTISAN COUNTY MEASURE DIRECTOR,ZONE 5 € ONE COUNTY OFFICE DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY o DAN VAN VOTE FOR OR ONE ASSESSOR DISTRICT VACTOR VOTE FOR ONE 9-55 TO FORM LIBRARY DISTRICT O ANN EVENSEN O DONALD E. REED AND ESTABLISH PERMANENT TAX RATE LIMITATION. O KIM WORRELL QUESTION: Shall Deschutes Public Library District be formed and impose$0.55 per$1,000 assessed O ED LORENZ value as permanent rate limit beginning 1998-99? COUNTY MEASURE SUMMARY:This measure maybe passed only at an 9-56 SHERIFF FIVE YEAR O _______________ election with at least a 50 percent voter turnout. SPLIT-RATE LOCAL OPTION TAX This measure will form the Deschutes Public Library STATE MEASURE District. Deschutes County intends to transfer all QUESTION: Shall County impose split-rate of county library services to the district and cease library $0.822 urban and$1.159 rural per$1000 as- REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE funding from its general fund. sessed value for Sheriff services beginning 7/1/ BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY The new library district will beseparatefrom Deschutes 98? County. The new district will have its own tax rate This measure may cause property taxes to in- 53 AMENDS CONSTITUTION: dedicated to library purposes. Stable funding will re- crease more than three percent. ELIMINATES VOTER TURNOUT store and expand services in branch libraries in Bend, This local option tax is for a period of five years. La Pine,Redmond,Sisters and Sunriver.Funding will REQUIREMENT FOR PASSING provide children's programs,double new books and SUMMARY: This measure may be passed only CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX MEASURES expand open hours. at an election with at least a 50%voter turnout. The new library district will be governed by an inde- The proposed five year levy will keep the same pendent elected board. The five board members will tax rate for five years. This rate is the same as O RESULT OF"YES"VOTE:"Yes"vote be elected from zones. the current Sheriff levy. Y eliminates 50 percent voterturnout re- YES The current sheriff levy ends June 30,1998.The quirement for passage of certain O proposed levy provides continued funding for: property tax measures, O NO •Crime investigation RESULT OF "NO" VOTE: "No"vote •Sheriff patrols x O •Adult jail operations retains 50 percent voter turnout Ma of the proposed District and zone bound requirement for passage of certain . P P P •Community policing program property tax measures. ones will accompany absentee ballots and be .Court security posted in the voting booths.) Civil process SUMMARY:Amends constitution. Ballot Measure 50, • p passed in 1997,allows passage of certain local prop- DIRECTOR,ZONE 1 •Search and rescue erty tax measures by majority vote only if:at least 50 •Animal control percent of registered voters cast ballots;or measure is VOTE FOR ONE •Emergency services voted upon in a general election held in an even-num- O PATRICIA J. LAWRENCE •Drug enforcement and education programs bered year. This measure would eliminate the 50 per- cent voter turnout requirement for all elections held on •Arson investigation or after May 19,1998. Thus,the measure would per- O ——————————————— •Truck safety enforcement Y mit approval of local property tax measures by majority Sheriff levy rates are not increased by this mea- ' vote regardless of voter turnout. DIRECTOR,ZONE 2 sure and will remain the same for all five years. I> ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT:Passage of Mea- VOTE FOR ONE The lower urban rate for incorporated cities, sure 53 will result in a direct reduction of annual local overnment expenditures in Oregon estimated at O MARY BETH PEARL Black Butte Ranch Service District and Suvices. 175,000. The estimate is based on the assumption is because these areas fund local patrol services. option tax, dedicated to local proposed ro o that at least one election occurs annually in each Or- O This P P P egon county requiring an eligibility review of 10 percent --------------- sheriff's services, is estimated to raise: of a county's registered voters.Fewer elections or fewer $7,136,000 in 1998-1999,$7,600,000 in 1999- challenged voters would reduce savings. More elec- DIRECTOR,ZONE 3 2000,$8,250,000 in 2000-2001,$8,850,000 in tions or more challenged voters would increase sav- VOTE FOR ONE 2001-2002,and$9,500,000 in 2002-2003. ` ,f ings. The estimated tax cost for this measure is an k- O GEORGE C. RISER ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best information € L available from the county assessor at the time ' >a of the estimate. z, DIRECTOR,ZONE 4 O YES VOTE FOR ONE o RAYMOND MIAO o NO O Deschutes-22 n V Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' PampOeP 2113 SAMPLE BALLOT ■ BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON ■ May 19, 1998 ONLY THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES AND MEASURES FOR EACH PRECINCT WILL APPEAR ON THAT PRECINCT'S BALLOT CITY OF SISTERS 9-57 SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BOND AUTHORIZATION QUESTION:Shall the City be authorized to issue revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000? SUMMARY:This measure,if approved,authorizes . the City to issue revenue bonds to finance con- struction of a City sewerage treatment system, " �> including a treatment plant, pump stations, and transmission lines,acquisition of real property and easements,and all related facilities. The total cost of the sewerage system is estimated to be $12,186,000. The City plans to apply for federal and state loans and grants and this bond mea- sure would authorize the City to issue revenue bonds to pay the balance of the cost. Bonds will be sold only in an amount necessary to complete the financing, but in no event more than $7,000,000. Bond principal and interest are ex- pected to be paid from City sewer system rev- enues. The bonds will not be general obligations of the City, nor a charge upon its tax revenues, of but will be payable solely from the revenues which r� the City pledges to the payment of the bonds. The bonds would mature over a period of not to ex- ceed 40 years. p YES O NO . <s 4i g 4 a Deschutes-23 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet FYF POLLING PLACP . PRECINCT POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY & 01 Pepsi-Cola Bldg. 2440 NE 4th Street Bend ` & 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 6. 08 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend & 09 Bend Villa Court 1801 NE Lotus Drive Bend & 10 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend & 11 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend y: ... & 12 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend E. 13 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 19835 2nd Street& Tumalo & 14 Cloverdale Fire Hall 68787 Geo Cyrus Road Cloverdale 6 15 Sisters Fire Hall 301 S Elm Street Sisters & 16 Sunriver Community Church #1 Theater Drive(57175 Theater Drive) Sunriver 'rte" 6, 17 St.Thomas Parish Hall NW 12th Street&SW Evergreen Avenue Redmond 18 Terrebonne School Gym 1199 B Avenue Terrebonne £ 3 19 Assembly of God Church 1865 W Antler Avenue Redmond K ?' & 20 Welcome Center 63085 N Hwy 97 Bend & 21 1st Missionary Baptist Church 21129 Reed Market Road Bend & 22 Christian Life Center 21720 E Hwy 20 Bend & 23 Deschutes County Services Bldg 1340 NW Wall Street Bend & 24 La Pine Fire Station#1 51550 Huntington Road La Pine & 25 Bend Senior High School 230 NE 6th Street Bend f� & 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 & 29 Redmond Senior Center 325 NW Dogwood Avenue Redmond ; 4 & 30 Sisters Fire Hall 301 S Elm Street Sisters & 31 Hugh Hartman Middle School 2105 W.Antler Avenue 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 Avenue Bend 36 Redmond Armory 822 SW Highland Avenue Redmond & 37 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 19835 2nd Street Tumalo 5 & 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 3 v & 43 Nativity Lutheran Church Knott Road&Brosterhous Road Bend M y ,..,,.r.� & 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 ..., ,: 6. 47 First Lutheran Church NW Broadway&NW St. Helens Place Bend 6. 48 Community Presbyterian Church 529 NW 19th Street Redmond c� Accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. Deschutes-24 Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet '. POLLING PLACES" " 211 3a :rny PRECINCT POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY &49 Kenwood Elementary School Gym 701 NW Newport Avenue Bend 50 Assembly of God Church 52565 Day Road La Pine t & 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 6. 54 Deschutes County Services Bldg 1340 NW Wall 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 & 59 Tumalo Elementary School Gym 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 6, 63 Welcome Center 63085 N Hwy 97 Bend 64 Romaine Village Rec Hall 19940 Mahogany Street Bend 6, 65 Deschutes County Services Bldg 1340 NW Wall Street Bend , 6. 66 Mt.View High School 2755 NE 27th Street Bend se`agb 6. 67 Jewell Elementary School 20550 Murphy Road Bend ' 6. 68 Nazarene Church 1270 NE 27th Street Bend < 69 Redmond 1st Baptist Church NW 10th Street&NW Cedar Avenue Redmond & 70 Community P resbyterian C h urch 5 2 NW 19th Street Redmond & 71 1st 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. .. Deschutes-25 ((��jj ~ q s" Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' PamphlZt o 1 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS At the Biennial Primary Election of 1998 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. 2' WHEN VOTING YOUR BALLOT AT THE POLLING PLACE: 1. USE ONLY THE PENCIL PROVIDED. 2. TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL (4W) COMPLETELY! EXAMPLE x PRESIDENT (VOTE FOR ONE) t :'s33 4,. TrE3 o JOHN ALLEN DOE THOMAS JEFFERSON . .,.. ,. ,. o J.Q. PUBLIC "9TZ(tsb' 3. TO WRITE-IN A NAME - YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL (41111111110) AND WRITE-IN THE NAME ON THE DOTTED LINE WHERE APPLICABLE. DON O . 4 T 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. t REMEMBER TO VOTE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BALLOT. Rwe3t':� S�5 Deschutes-26 ;:F Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet 00 � 2117 INDEX MEASURES Deschutes Public Library District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 4 Deschutes County Sheriff Levy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sisters, City of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . Des 11 Yi . CANDIDATES Boyle, John. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 15 DeWolf, Tom. . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 16 Evensen, Ann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des19 Hause, William H. (Bill). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 14 Landwehr, Dennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 15 Lorenz, Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 17 � Luke, Dennis R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 14 . iao, Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 18 { Reed Donald E.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 17 Schlangen, Nancy Pope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 16 fi Van Vactor, Dan . . . • • • , • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des 19 Worrell, Kim. . . . Des 18 . t�R 5 .............................. ,2Sb< $frS y7 Qy�EYf':fl:: �S s c a�'ss�a332i: w::R3:ti< Deschutes-27 rr s r:� Official Deschutes County 1998 Biennial Primary Voters' Pamphlet �xF 006 2118 BERT REMEM VOTE O t GY ON MAY 19TH . = 3s � . POLLS ARE OPEN k 7AM — 8PM SEE, POLLING PLACE LIST ON PAGES DES 24=25 .. .................. V� � 3 'x a cu k }r � 4 w Mo, ON 0,' T.! v � u S,Siu„F2 Deschutes-28 ' pF O 'Qty voters p mphlet I 59 E a» 3� a.? E 4syF � � ) E E �4 i y£ ..:.... Vie.. ngq W�W3 U�.aa�a STATE OF OREGON BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 19, 1998 Compiled and Distributed by Secretary of State This Voters' Pamphlet is the personal property of the recipient elector for assistance at the polls. OF O PHIL KEISLING STATE OF OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE t °'� 0 SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL GREENFIELD N': _ 2 136 STATE CAPITOL DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE SALEM,OREGON 97310-0722 g (503)986-1500 Dear Voter: This 1998 Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet contains information about voting in the May 19, 1998, polling place election. It includes statements from candidates running for state office and the text, ballot title and arguments for the one ballot measure referred by the 1997 Legislature. For the first time since 1992, your edition of this Pamphlet may also include ballot measures, measure arguments and candidate statements for counties and the Metropolitan Service District (Metro), and candidate statements for cities with a population greater than 50,000. Local candidates and measures may also appear in optional local voters' pamphlets, which might be bound in this State Voters' Pamphlet or mailed separately.These changes are the result of action by the 1997 legislature. Please remember, we do not verify the accuracy or truthfulness of the statements made by candidates or measure proponents or opponents prior to publishing them in the Pamphlet. The candidates for partisan political office who appear in this Pamphlet are vying for the nomination of either the Republican or Democratic parties, Oregon's two major political parties. As provided in Oregon law, minor political parties and assemblies of electors can nominate candidates at conventions held between May 19 and August 25. Other nonaffiliated candidates may be nominated by petition prior to August 25.Those candidates will appear on the November General Election ballot with the candidates nominated at this Primary Election. The Democratic Party of Oregon has opened its Primary Election nominating process to all voters not affiliated with any other political party. Nonaffiliated voters may vote their usual ballot—all measures and those offices,elected on a nonpartisan basis—or may choose to vote a Democratic ballot that also includes that party's nominees for partisan offices. If you wish to vote a Democratic ballot you must request one at the polling place before you sign the poll book. Absentee voters may request that they be mailed a Democratic ballot. If you do not request a Democratic ballot you will be issued a nonpartisan ballot. I encourage you to vote on May 19—your fellow Oregonians are counting on you. y Best, Phil Keisling Secretary of State On the Cover:Historic and unusual barns once adorned every corner of Oregon. Glen Eastman's dutch colonial-style barn was built in 1913 and was located south of Scio in Linn County. 1958 photo taken by Ben Maxwell courtesy of the Ben Maxwell Photography Collection, Salem Public Library. Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Information GENERAL WEBSITE Your official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet is The information contained in this Voters' Pamphlet is also avail- divided into separate sections for measures and candidates.You able in the Online Voters' Guide on the World Wide Web: can find page numbers for the beginning of each of these http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/elechp.htm sections,as well as for the alphabetical index of candidates,in the table of contents on this page. RANDOM ALPHABET Material in the measures section includes the state ballot title, estimate of financial impact, the complete text of the proposed While the candidates'statements appear in alphabetical order by measure,an impartial statement explaining the measure and any their last name in this voters'pamphlet, you will notice that they arguments filed by proponents and opponents of the measure. appear in a different order on your ballot. Oregon law allows the Legislature to submit one argument in Pursuant to ORS 254.155, the Secretary of State is required to support of a measure it refers to the people. Citizens or complete a random order of the letters of the alphabet to organizations may also file arguments in favor of or in opposition determine the order in which the names of candidates appear-on to measures by purchasing space for$300 or by submitting a peti- the ballot. tion signed by 1,000 voters. The Secretary of State may not accept any argument which is not accompanied by the specified The alphabet for the 1998 Biennial Primary Election is: fee or the requisite number of signatures. I,P,M,D,A,R,W,N,V,E,Y,B,C,J,G,F,O,Z,O,X,H,S,T,K,U,L In the candidate section, partisan candidates appear before nonpartisan candidates.All space is purchased;statements and photographs are submitted by the candidates or their designated VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE LIMITS agents.The information required by law—pertaining to occupa- tion,occupational background,educational background and prior Due to the passage of Measure 9 in the 1994 General Election,a governmental experience—has been certified by each candidate for statewide office (excluding judges) or the office of candidate. state Senator or state Representative may file to voluntarily limit their campaign expenditures.A candidate who chooses to do so Miscellaneous voting aids, including district maps, precinct and files a"Voluntary Declaration of Limitation on Expenditures"with polling place lists,voting instructions, a complete list of the state the Secretary of State. measure and candidates, and absentee ballot applications, are also a part of the Voters'Pamphlet.In an effort not to duplicate the Throughout this Voters' Pamphlet you will notice at the bottom printing of information,some of these voting aids are not a part of of each candidate statement for a statewide nonjudicial office.or the state Voters'Pamphlet,but instead are included in your county the office of state Senator or state Representative a disclaimer Voters' Pamphlet. Another page, "Voting Accessibility for Elderly which states if that candidate has or has not volunteered to limit and Individuals with Physical Disabilities;' contains information expenditures. about provisions made for elderly or physically disabled voters. The limits for these candidates for the 1998 Biennial Primary The Voters' Pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of Election are as follows: State since 1903,when Oregon became one of the first states to Office UO2 provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. In Governor $500,000 1909,the Legislature passed a law requiring pamphlets to include information on candidates. All other statewide offices One copy of the Voters'Pamphlet is mailed to every household in (except for judges) $200,000 the state.Additional copies are,available at the State Capitol,local State Senator $30,000 post offices,courthouses and all county election offices. State Representative $20,000 ATTENTION: The State of Oregon prints measure arguments and candidate statements as submitted by the author.The State does not correct punctuation, grammar, syn- tax errors or inaccurate information. The only changes made are attempts to correct spelling errors if the word,as originally submitted is not in the dictionary. TABLE OF CONTENTS AbsentVoter........................................................................ 69 Nonpartisan Candidates................................................... 42 Congressional Map(s).....:.................................................... 30 Republican Candidates....................................................... 18 Democratic Candidates....................................................... 32 Republican Precinct Committeeperson................................ 17 Democratic Precinct Committeeperson.............................. 31 Voter Registration................................................................ 4 District Map(s)...................................................................... 41 Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Index to Candidates............................................................ 71 Individuals with Physical Disabilities................................... 68 Measures............................................................................ 5 ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1998 $ Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 3 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Voter Registrat ion 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,citizens Voter registration cards can be obtained from any county elec- who are already registered to vote may update information on tions office, most banks and post offices, some state agencies their registrations, such as residence address,through election and many telephone directories. day and still be able to cast a ballot. If you have moved to a new residence within the same Additionally, the Act is designed to increase the number of county where you are currently registered, your new voter Americans registered to vote by requiring many public agencies registration card must be received by May 11, 1998,in order for to provide registration opportunities to their clients simultane- you to be eligible to vote a full ballot. If you do not complete a ously with other services. new registration card by this deadline and wish to vote on elec- tion day, you may go to your county elections office or to your You may register to vote if: polling place to receive a ballot containing federal and statewide 1.You are a citizen of the United States; offices and statewide measures only.If you have moved to a new residence in a different county than where you are cur- 2.You will be at least 18 years old by May 19, 1998;and rently registered, your new voter registration card must be received or postmarked by April 28, 1998.If you fail to meet this 3.You are a resident of Oregon. deadline,you must go to the elections office in your new county by election day to be eligible to vote. . To register to vote: If you are changing your political party affiliation,you must Your completed voter registration card must be received or complete a new voter registration card and mail it to your county postmarked by April 28,1998. elections office.A card that contains a change in political party affiliation must be received or postmarked by April 28, 1998. If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon, you must update your registration by filling out a new voter IMPORTANT! Even if there is no record of your voter registra- registration card if: tion at your polling site on election day, you can be issued a ballot containing federal and statewide offices and statewide 1.You change your residence address; measures only.The county elections office will then'review.your 2.You change your mailing address; registration information and determine your,voting eligibility. 3.Your name is changed by marriage or court order; Disabled Voters: If you are unable, because of a disability,to sign your name on 4..You want to change your political party affiliation;or your voter registration card or other election document(such as an absentee ballot), you may use a signature stamp or other 5.Your registration has been canceled. device to represent your signature. In order to use a signature stamp you must complete a form attesting to the fact that you are disabled and cannot sign your name by hand. This form must be filed before, or at the same time as, your voter registration card. The form may be obtained from any county elections office. Nonaffiliated Voters: The Democratic Party has chosen to open its 1998 Primary Election to all voters who are registered as not affiliated with any political party. If you are registered as a nonaffiliated voter, you may choose to vote either a Democratic ballot (all Democratic candidates in your district,as well as all nonpartisan offices and measures in your district) or a nonpartisan ballot(nonpartisan offices and measures only). If you wish to vote a Democratic ballot you must request one at the polling place before you sign the poll book. r Absentee voters may request, in writing, that they be mailed a Democratic ballot. If you do not request a Democratic ballot you will be issued a nonpartisan ballot. Your county elections office will provide further information about ballot options for nonaffiliated voters. 4 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 Senate Joint Resolution 27—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon EXPLANATORY STATEMENT by the 1997 Legislature to be voted on at•the Biennial Primary Election, May 19, 1998. Measure 53 was referred to voters by the state legislature. Measure 53 repeals a provision of Measure 50, a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 1997.That provision requires a BALLOTTITLE minimum of 50 percent voter turnout in elections to approve cer tain measures which would increase property taxes. I L � � �Q »IArItN �l�S » Under the recently enacted Measure 50, now current law,certain jY�t1RES measures to increase property taxes can only be approved if both i of the following requirements are met: ) 1� "Yl= " " e "uot :el;rrtirrlaatas 5b pac{ant voter (1)At least 50 percent of registered voters eligible to vote in the #auteo#aer{ property tats Inesures. election cast a ballot;and (2)A majority of voters voting on the question vote"Yes." paElrtt"Voter ` The 50 percent voter turnout requirement is not required for 1tfe p >rrn proms►ty lax teaaufes. k measures appearing on the ballot in the general election held in November of an even numbered year. However, for all elections rs tRa� tUtltrt lfiot btr p ed to other than a general election, the Oregon Constitution currently i oartax�el prate t "by requires both a 50 percent voter turnout and a majority of voters t! reg�sed"tater5 east voting"Yes"to approve a measure which does any of the following: t ,fF �totec!mart iI c�errat e#Mart rat in an 1� attrre old a;;rnittate ire bf per -Imposes temporary local option property taxes in excess of a IF3, s�1t� wAUld permit apprs�ual of local district's permanent rate limit. y rl5s ctf vca�lar! -Incurs bonded indebtedness, the principal and interest of which is to be paid by property taxes that are not subject to the permanent rate limit or other limitatio n under section 11 or 11 b, T)I� �� lAl.fMI T''Rassa{; 01 AiteasIure 53 will Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. a l giet nrhertt expand; -Establishes a permanent rate limit for operating taxes for the j t11itlf the®e1t�t�r is bayed an district if the affected district has not previously imposed ad valorem property taxes. i� �) rjlfsib[�r rav�rwrsff 9tl p @r�i pj -Amends a local government charter to permit increased tax ' trti� �trl8dljan5 ortt hallengeri levies for local government pension and disability plan obligations. t� vlr IRre lei darts far rnbre halfengetl" „ ors Measure 53 would eliminate the 50 percent voter turnout require- ment for all elections held on or after May 19, 1998.If Measure 53 passes, any measure which would increase property taxes in a manner described above could be approved by a majority of voters Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of voting in the election,without regard to the percentage of eligible Oregon: voters who participate in the election. PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is Committee Members: Appojnted by: amended by creating a new section 11 k to be added to and made Senator Randy Miller President of the Senate a part of Article XI and to read: Representative Mike Lehman Speaker of the House SECTION 11k. Notwithstanding subsection (8) of section Senator Gene Derfler Secretary of State 11 of this Article,an election to which subsection(8)of sec- Bill Sizemore Secretary of State tion 11 of this Article applies that is held on or after May 19, Kathleen Beaufait Secretary of State 1998,shall authorize the matter upon which the election is held if the matter is approved by a majority of voters voting (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the on the matter. ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) 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 biennial primary election. NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and italic]type indicates deletions or comments. 5 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Restore the value of voting—the most basic democratic Should citizens be required to determine principle—by voting"yes"on Ballot Measure 53. a voter's eligibility? Voting"yes"on this measure removes the confusing and trouble- In March 1997,voters in the North Clackamas School District some double majority requirement placed in the Oregon made heroic efforts to assure that this community would be pre- Constitution by Ballot Measure 47 in 1996. pared to meet our facilities needs for the next 15-20 years.With a 58 percent winning margin,and a 46 percent turnout,school sup- Since the passage of the double majority requirement, Oregon porters said clearly they were willing to pay for school construc- has already seen some confusing election results. In the March tion. In spite of support at historically high numbers, the results 1997 election,there were at least 12 local levies and bonds that didn't meet the requirements of current law.A decision was made received the approval of those who voted, but failed because to challenge the accuracy of the voter rolls. turnout was less than 50%.We believe this degrades the value of voting and rewards those who don't participate. Volunteers began a long campaign to verify voter eligibility. They visited 18,000 homes and gathered information about The double majority is an offense to the 28,000 voters.They found people: principles of democracy. registered as living in a post office box or business; It allows an election to be determined by nonparticipants.By not who had moved permanently out of state; casting a ballot, a person is able to register a "no" vote. In a who had moved permanently,but all their mail,including democracy,issues should be decided by those who participate in ballots,was being forwarded; the election, not by those who choose not to be involved. who had died. In essence they found a significant number of people who Oregonians voted down a super majority. did not meet the legal requirement of being eligible to vote in More than 88% of voters opposed Ballot Measure 46 in 1996. the March election. That measure would have imposed a similar super majority requirement. Oregonians believe that the voice of a majority The battle continues today, a year later, with the outcome should prevail. uncertain.But these things we know: • currently, non-voters, including those who are dead, have The double majority is impractical and expensive. more influence than those that vote; County clerks routinely verify the eligibility of voters,but the double as many as 3500 more people could have voted no, the majority requirement effectively requires them to also verify the double majority requirement would have been met, and the eligibility of those who don't vote.This has caused confusion and measure would still have passed; , resulted in costly court challenges.Voter rolls are often inaccurate the voter rolls are not accurate.There is no standard in due to deaths, relocations, name changes, and limitations place to assure that they will be; imposed by federal law. the cost to the District has been high. Instead of helping children in the classroom, volunteers have spent the last Return the value of voting! year trying to prove an unreasonable requirement; Vote "yes"on Ballot Measure 53 and restore common sense to construction costs have risen. Even if we win, the money our Constitution.Those who choose not to get involved or who are raised is likely to be less than what we need. ineligible to vote should not have the power to determine election results. Remove the double majority.Let those that vote be the ones who count. Committee Members: Appointed by: Vote yes on Measure 53. Senator Randy Miller President of the Senate Representative Lee Beyer Speaker of the House (This information furnished by Joan N: Smith, Citizens in Support of Representative Mike Lehman Speaker of the House NC#12.) (This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the legislative argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.) u (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 6 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR The quality of our children's future rests with the ability of Is it FAIR that a person who doesn't vote has more impact the adults around them to make actively concerned and on an election than a person who casts a ballot? thoughtful decisions on their behalf today. Is it FAIR that people who don't vote can override the The Oregon PTA Board of Directors supports and endorses Ballot decision of those who do vote? Measure 53. Is it FAIR that thousands upon thousands of your tax dollars This board previously opposed Ballot Measure 46(Nov.1996), be spent to find out that voters still live where they say they which would have required that 50 percent of registered voters live? participate in an election to pass a local tax levy.You may recall r that Measure 46 failed overwhelmingly at the polls -the Oregon Those of us whom you have elected and chosen to oversee your populace was appalled at the notion of "dead men" voting. elections don't think any of these things are fair, yet they are Unfortunately, this unreasonable standard was also part of exactly what is happening in Oregon under the current law. Measure 50(passed in May 1997),and is currently law. We encourage you to vote YES on Measure 53 and do away with The 50 percent voter participation requirement goes against these unfair influences on your elections. the basic principles of democracy.We ask those of you who agree to come forward and vote for Measure 53. If a double majority requirement is good policy, then we need a good law that will work.The current law is impossible to adminis- In addition to the impact this requirement has had on our ter fairly and accurately.We think Oregonians deserve better. schools, we are concerned about all issues that impact basic livability for our children in this state.The ability of a local com- munity to determine its own needs and take action is critical to the We are Oregon's County Clerks and Directors of Elections and we very fabric of our lives.Whether the issue is related to schools, urge you to vote Yes on Measure 53. police or fire services, libraries, or sewers, those who care, become involved,become educated, and then vote should make Oregon Election Officials Committee decisions; not those who choose not to participate. Those who choose not to get involved or who are ineligible to vote (This information furnished by At Davidson, Oregon Election Officials should not have the power to determine election results. Committee.) We believe Oregon's voters will endorse this measure when they understand that in addition to verifying the eligibility of voters, county clerks must now verify the eligibility of those who do not vote.According to the financial impact statement prepared by the. Secretary of State's office,passage of ballot measure 53 will save Oregon's taxpayers$175,000 per year. Use your ability to make concerned,thoughtful decisions and vote YES on Measure 53:Oregon's children deserve no less. (This information furnished by Dian Anderson, President, and Kathryn Firestone,Vice President,Oregon PTA.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse rThe printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 7 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT AGAIN:VOTE YES ON MEASURE 53 Our organization, "For Restoring Oregon's Governmental Services,"(F.R.O.G.S.)strongly supports the passage of Measure When voting on Measure 53,Oregon's special service districts 53,the repeal of the"DOUBLE MAJORITY RULE"for local spe- ask that you consider the following questions: cial elections.We believe it is necessary to restore full democracy to our elections process. Do you believe a person who no longer lives in your district or community should have a vote on your services? We campaigned at the legislature to help pass this referral to the voters for a clean decision on whether or not Oregon's voters Do you believe a deceased person should count as a vote wanted to maintain this restrictive policy.This provision was, in under any circumstances? effect,hidden within the total texts of Measures 47 and 50. For 200 years Americans have made decisions by popular Do you support the court system determining election results vote. Now in Oregon this "DOUBLE MAJORITY RULE" gives sometimes months or years after the actual vote? strong power to those who do not bother to vote.This strange con- stitutional provision has the effect of allowing voters who have If you believe as we do that the answer to the above questions moved away or died to have a role in determining the results of should be a resounding no, then we ask you to vote yes on local special elections. Measure 53. This is our opportunity to correct a flaw in Ballot Measure 50, which requires a double majority vote on many Several local elections in 1997 received a majority of votes elections.The idea sounded great:we should have a majority of cast,but failed to reach the 50%plus one tally of registered voters. registered voters determine money measures,but in execution is We recognize that registration procedures do not have the instant was seriously flawed.The fact is that with Oregon's very open capability to adjust to accurate figures.This results in a fictitious voter registration process, and with federal "motor voter" laws, "registered voter total"which can prevent the majority of actual thousands of people are registered to vote who have little or no voters from prevailing! intention of participating in the election process. Worse, those who don't vote are counted as"no"votes!Any errors in voter lists are subject to court challenges which can delay election results Let's protect our Oregon tradition of one person, one vote! for weeks or months. Those who actually vote are the ones who have always deter- mined the outcome of elections in Oregon. Let us return to this great tradition of our proud past.One person,one vote! As special districts we pride ourselves on being responsive to voters, but with the current laws it is difficult to know who the voters are and what their true will is. We recommend you vote"YES!"on Measure 53! In November, 1996 Oregonians, by an overwhelming 88% Board of Directors, F.R.O.G.S. rejected the double majority requirement.A YES vote on Ballot Bob Davis,Chair j Measure 53 will repeal this ill conceived idea and allow your vote Herbert Duane Mohn,Treasurer I to fully count on all elections.Oregon's fire,water,sanitary,irriga- Joe W.Walker, Director j tion, port, park& recreation, 911, library and other districts urge your YES vote. (This information furnished by Bob Davis, For Restoring Oregon's Governmental Services(F.R.O.G.S.).) Duane Robinson,President Special Districts Association of Oregon (This information furnished by Duane Robinson, President, Special Districts Association of Oregon.) a (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251,255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 8 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR From the desk of Governor John A.Kitzhaber, M.D. As Secretary of State and Oregon's chief elections officer,this is the first time I've submitted a Voter's Pamphlet statement on To Oregon Voters: any issue.- Communities all across our state need our help. I feel that strongly about the importance of passing Ballot Measure 53. When a local community wants to expand its library,or when your child's school district needs to build a new elementary school, Measure 53 would repeal a little noticed provision of the Oregon voters are asked to pass a bond measure to help solve the prob- Constitution that was originally enacted in 1996 as part of a$1 lem. Concerned voters, like you, carefully weigh the pros and billion cut in property taxes. ` cons of the issue and then vote accordingly. This provision allows non-voters to actually overturn certain Well, that's the way it used to work. The "double majority" law decisions made by voting citizens–even in cases where an passed in 1996 gives more power to the nonvoter than to an overwhelming majority votes in favor. In some elections, a per- informed and active participant like you. verse opposition campaign might actyally urge citizens not to vote at all as the best strategy to defeat a measure. Requiring the "double majority" takes the decision our of your hands and gives it to those individuals whom chose not to partic I strongly believe this provision violates basic standards of ipate and even to those who have died or moved away. common sense and fairness–and threatens our most funda- mental democratic principles. That's not fair. "Majority rule" is a basic principle of self-government. So, That is why I am asking you to support Ballot Measure 53.This too,is the notion that one must actually cast a ballot to have a say Y 9 Y pP in an election. measure will repeal the"double majority"and give the power back to you. For most of our history, Oregonians have been well served by these basic rules. Passage of Measure 53 would restore them– Help keep Oregon a great place to live. Vote Yes on Ballot and prevent their continued erosion. Measure 53.It just makes sense. I know that opponents of Measure 53 will argue that this provision Sincerely is important to help keep property taxes down. John A.Kitzhaber But there are more direct ways to limit property taxes, consistent with democratic principles of self-government. Besides, where (This information furnished by John Kitzhaber.) does such an argument end? Should all land-use and zoning issues also require a"double majority?"Health and safety mea- sures?Adding–or reducing–environmental regulations? There will always be those who believe their particular cause is so important that iTjustifies rigging the basic rules of the democratic process–and who argue"the ends justify the means." Fortunately, Oregonians have the chance to stand up for fair play and democracy by voting "YES"on Measure 53. (This information furnished by Secretary of State Phil Keisling.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the-accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 9 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 53 "Double Majority?"Since when do we need a"double majority?" Two years ago I asked you to vote against Ballot Measure 46 because it would undermine one of the basic principles of democ- Until two years ago,the majority of people who voted yes or no in racy–that a majority of those who vote make the decisions.I was an election decided the outcome. With the "double majority" pleased to find out after the election that 88%of Oregon's voters requirement for local finance measures, an issue must not only did vote against this measure. Unfortunately, the supporters of win 50 percent of the vote, but must also be voted on by 50 this idea thought they knew better than you did and hid this same percent of the registered voters in the community. This goes idea in another ballot measure that passed. against one of our basic principles of democracy, giving those who choose NOT to vote the power to invalidate the outcome of Now I'm forced to come back to you and ask that we all do elections. the right thing for the state, again.By repealing the "double majority" law, we will avoid any situation that would bring Power is taken from voters who participate in elections into serious question the integrity of Oregon's election and transferred to those who choose not to vote. process. For example: In some instances, the "double majority" requirement can give • Letting people who don't take the trouble to learn about dead voters a vote.County clerks can't purge voter rolls every day the issues and vote to have as much to say about an or every month,but do so at regular intervals.In between purges, issue as the people who do vote. voters die and move away but they are still on the voter rolls. • Counting as a "NO" vote people who could not vote Under these circumstances they are still counted as registered because of a crisis at work or a family emergency. voters towards the 50% threshold. North Clackamas School • Allowing deceased people and people who move away District has run into this problem of inflated voter rolls, undermin- to determine the outcome of an election. ing the passage of its school bond measure.Similar situations will undoubtedly result in"the future should the "double majority" As your State Treasurer I also have a serious concern regarding stand. Oregon's finances and our ability to borrow money at a reason- able cost to finance construction of schools,hospitals, roads and As your State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I urge you to prisons. Keeping the "double majority" law endangers our Join me in voting "YES"on Ballot Measure 53.We must send a excellent bond rating. clear message that we believe in democracy and the power of �yyLet's join together and vote to get rid Of this dangerous law! participants in the process.•(This information furnished by Superintendent of Public Instruction Norma 1 Paulus.) i (This information furnished by State Treasurer Jim Hill.) 1 J l I (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 10 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Oregon's Teachers Believe in Fair Elections Two years ago Oregonians were asked if they wanted to allow Vote YES on Ballot Measure 53 people who did not vote in an election to determine the outcome of that election.This question was asked two different ways on Elections Should Be Determined By Those Who Vote separate ballots at the same election. In every public school in Oregon,students are taught the value of a vote and the importance of democracy.Yet, in a recent election, On one ballot we were asked very simply and clearly if we Oregon's Constitution was altered by special interests who added wanted non-voters determining the outcome of elections. some "fine print" to a tax measure which passed by a small When asked directly, 88% of us very loudly answered that margin. Because of this "fine print," Oregon's Constitution now we did not want this policy. allows those who don't participate in an election to be counted as On the other ballot the question of non-voters determining a"no"vote.People who are registered to vote,but don't;and those the outcome of elections was buried within a very lengthy who have died but haven't yet been removed from Oregon's voter ballot measure dealing with property taxes, not voting pro- registration lists;still count as a"no"on some tax measures.This cedures.The property tax measure passed, and so did the is a difficult lesson for our students to understand.We agree. buried provision that allows non-voters to determine the out- come of an election. Active and Informed Voters Should Decide Elections When a local community needs to pass a bond measure to build I believe that 88% of Oregon voters still feel strongly that those a new school,add a few classrooms or provide something else for voters who take the time to study an issue and vote should be the local children, those people who vote on election day should only citizens who determine the outcome of an election.This is make the decision.Those who don't vote,or those who are still on why I asked the Legislature to place this measure on the ballot. voter rolls but have moved away or died,shouldn't be counted.It's The question is simple and clear and a"YES"vote will stop non- only fair. voters from determining the outcome of elections. Vote YES on Measure 53 to REPEAL Bad Public Policy Based on a personal experience, I am concerned how the"dou- The "Dead Man Voting" concept is wrong for Oregonians. It's ble majority" law impacts Oregonians serving in our military. wrong for democracy.It's the wrong lesson for Oregon's children. These citizens make a significant effort to obtain an absentee And, it's wrong for Oregon's Constitution. Please join Oregon's ballot, study the issues and vote while defending our way of,life. teachers and other educators in voting YES on Measure 53. Imagine how they feel when they learn their vote did not mean Repeal Bad.Public Policy. anything because the election was actually determined by voters at home who did not vote. James K.Sager,president Oregon Education Association This issue is very serious for all of us.Why. Because the founda- tion of our democratic way of life is being discredited in the minds of Oregonians who have always believed that decisions (This information furnished by James K. Sager, President, Oregon made by a majority of voters should be the law.Under the"double Education Association.) majority"law a majority vote of the people voting no longer deter- mines the outcome of an election. (This information furnished by State Senator Randy Miller, R–Lake Oswego.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 11 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR We must do away with the"double majority"and reaffirm the value Only two years ago Oregonians were asked if they wanted to of voting in the state of Oregon. allow people who did not vote in an election to determine the out- come of that election.This question was asked two different ways Ballot Measure 53 will amend Oregon's Constitution by repealing on separate ballots at the same election.The results were spilt. the"double majority"clause passed in 1996 as a part of Measure 47.Since then, Measure 47 has been rewritten and approved by In 1996, Ballot Measure 46 asked very simply and clearly if the voters as Measure 50.The legislature chose to include the Oregonians wanted non-voters determining the outcome of elec- "double majority" requirement in Measure 50 with the under- tions.When asked directly, Oregonians answered sternly by standing that the issue would be returned to the voters.It is you, an 88%to 12%margin that they did not want this requirement the voters, who should be deciding this issue. Is there any added to the Oregon Constitution. question that the majority should decide important issues such as this one? For me the choice is clear, the majority rules in a Again in 1996,Ballot Measure 47 asked the question of non-voters democracy regardless of the specific issue being voted on. determining the outcome of elections. However, this time the question was buried within a very lengthy ballot measure dealing In addition to being just plain undemocratic, the "double with property taxes,not voting procedures.As you know,the prop- majority" is impossible to enforce with any accuracy. The erty tax measure passed, and so did the buried provision that voter rolls in Oregon are not up to date.Many deceased citizens allows non-voters to determine the outcome of an election. could still be counted as registered voters.Countless others move out of precincts and for whatever reason, their names are not It is clear to me that an overwhelming majority of Oregonians, removed. Under the"double majority;'overestimating the num- when asked directly,do not support this notion of a"double major- ber of registered voters can cause a measure to fail even ity."I agree with those Oregonians who do not want to reward though it wins a majority of the votes cast. those citizens who choose not to vote.These voters, by not t participating, essentially have as much voting power as con- We can not continue to let non-voters who have no intention of cerned,informed and motivated voters do. voting determine elections. The "double majority takes power from concerned, active, voting citizens and transfers it to those Join me in protecting the value of voting.Vote Yes on Ballot who are not concerned enough to vote. Measure 53. Who decides societal questions in a democracy?The voters do, (This information furnished by Representative Bob Montgomery.) and more specifically the majority. The answer is clear. We believe the votes that are cast are the ones that should count.I urge you to join us in voting"yes"on Ballot,Measure 53. (This information furnished by Bob Shiprack, Oregonians to Maintain Community Standards.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 12 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION Restore the value of voting–the most RICHARD BURKE SUPPORTS A"NO"VOTE basic democratic principal ON BALLOT MEASURE 53 Vote YES on Ballot Measure 53 For more information,call 503-531-8976 Voting yes on this measure removes the confusing and trouble- Vote"NO"to Protect the Stability of Our Communities some "double majority" requirement placed in the Oregon Constitution by Ballot Measure 47 in 1996. Tax proposals place a burden on working Oregonians to vote "no"in order to protect their income and property from taxation. Since passing, the "double majority" provision has already pro- This burden should be shared by tax proponents by forcing them duced some confusing election results. In the March 1997 elec- to get broad support for new taxes. tion, there were at least 12 local levies and bonds that received the approval of those who voted, but failed because turnout was Opponents of the 50/50 rule object that taxpayers can poten- less than 50%.We believe this degrades the value of voting and tially defeat tax proposals by simply not voting. Some say that rewards those who don't participate. non-voters deserve what they get.But are taxes passed in low- turnout elections worth the public resentment they build against The"double majority"is an offense to our community institutions?The 50/50 rule ensures that any tax the principles of democracy passed in a special election will enjoy broad support.In a nation where a majority can extract wealth from a minority,the 50/50 rule It allows an election to be determined by non-participants.By not contributes to the long term stability of our communities. casting a ballot, a person has more power than does someone who actively participates in the system.In a democracy those who Vote"NO"to Protect the Democratic Process participate in the process should decide issues,rather than those who chose to not be involved. School,park and other tax-levying districts enjoy unfair advan- tages when proposed taxes are placed on special election ballots. Oregonians don't want a super majority First, they use your money to pay for so-called "informational mailings" Ostensibly meant to inform voters about a district's More than 88% of voters opposed Ballot Measure 46 in 1996, needs, these mailings are often nothing more than thinly veiled That measure would have imposed a similar "super majority" campaign ads.Second,they use your money to.pay the salaries requirement.Oregonians overwhelmingly believe that the voice of of"public relations"personnel. During bond levy elections, these the majority should prevail. people spend a lot of time effectively campaigning for whatever tax is on the ballot. The double majority is impractical and expensive Tax proponents using these advantages try to mobilize voters in areas known to support taxation.They ignore other areas while County clerks routinely verify the eligibility of voters, but the hoping for a low voter turnout.This cynical strategy erodes the "double majority"provision effectively requires them to also verify fabric of our democratic process.Voter apathy is a problem that the eligibility-of those who don't vote.This has caused confusion should not be capitalized upon.The 50/50 rule,while not address- and resulted in costly court challenges.Voter rolls are often inac- ing all the advantages enjoyed by tax proponents, at least curate due to deaths, relocations, name changes and limitations ensures that tax proponents will actively make their case to all of imposed by federal law. us. Return the value of voting! (This information furnished by Richard Burke, Libertarian candidate for governor.) Vote YES on Ballot Measure 53 and restore common sense to our constitution.Those who choose not to get involved or who are ineligible to vote should not have the power to determine election results. (This information furnished by State Senator Kate Brown,D–Portland and State Representative Lee Beyer,R–Springfield.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 13 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION The Libertarian Party of Oregon opposes Measure 53. MEASURE 53 SUBVERTS MAJORITY RULE 50/50 is a Reasonable Limit on Government Power For decades now,city councils,county commissions, and school boards, as a matter of political strategy, have been placing their Limited government is an American ideal. We know that just tax increase measures on the ballot in small, special elections. because a small number of voters think that something is a good Why small,special elections?Because elected officials figured , idea,that doesn't mean that we are justified in forcing it on every- out Iona ago that it is much easier to pass measures to one.If we are'going to force our neighbors to pay more money to increase taxes if they put the on the ballot when they know the government, then it is only fair to expect real voter support, very few voters will actually vote. and the burden of effort should lie with the supporters of the tax increase.If it's important enough,then voters will support it.But if In other words, politicians have devised a strategy to pass tax an election can't muster a 50 percent turnout,we have to wonder increases that the majority of voters do not support.This strategy just how important the issue was. is designed specifically to subvert majority rule;to allow a small minority of voters to increase taxes on everyone else. 50/50 Keeps Elections Honest In fact, in almost every case, the politicians who place these tax Too frequently, supporters of tax increases have counted on Proposals on the ballot in small, special elections know well in poorly advertised,poorly attended special elections in order to get advance that they intend to ask voters for more money,and pass their pet projects funded.They know that when voter turnout is up the opportunity to place their tax increase measures on the good, their chances of getting the tax increase passed aren't ballot in regularly scheduled general elections when voter turnout good.The 50/50 requirement makes sure that nothing is sneaked is much higher.Why?Because their goal is not to find out the will past taxpayers. of the voters.Their goal is to get more money.Period. 50/50 Reduces Voters'Government Burden This is not democracy.This is not majority rule.This is rather a strategy for subverting the will of the majority- Proponents of Measure 53 say it's not fair for people who sit at home and don't vote to control the results of elections.We say Twice now, Oregon voters have approved measures prohibiting that's backwards. It is un-American to compel voters to take an property tax increases unless at least 50 percent of the voters action just to.protect their property.And yet that is exactly what the vote in the election.Twice the voters have spoken.But the legis- proponents of Measure 53 are asking. In order to protect your lature is not willing to accept the will of the voters. Measure 53 money,you must vote. is an attempt by politicians in Salem to make it easier to Mass tax increases that are not supported by the majority of The State Legislature Thinks We Don't Understand ...Again! voters. Let's tell the state legislature one more time that we do not want Once again, the legislature doesn't think that we knew what we huge tax increases passed in small special elections when no one were voting on when we passed Measure 47/50.Aren't you tired shows up.Maybe this time they will listen. of the legislature assuming that you don't understand the ballot measures you pass? VOTE"NO"ON MEASURE 53 Limited government, real voter support, preserving the value of elections, and protecting our right to be left alone. All of these (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore, Executive Director, Oregon points are good reasons to keep the 50/50 requirement. Taxpayers United.) VOTE NO ON MEASURE 53! (This information furnished by David L.Uessell, Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Oregon.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 14 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures Measure No . 53 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION KEEP THE 50 PERCENT VOTER TURNOUT REQUIREMENT The state legislature wants to eliminate the main protection tax- payers have against governments that try to sneak tax increases through by putting them on the ballot over and over again, until • they finally pass in some small election with very low voter turnout. Measure 53 is an attempt by the legislature to give back to tax and spend politicians their secret weapon;the ability to place huge tax increases on the ballot in small elections that hardly anyQne knows are being held. Remember when you used to read in the newspaper about some tax measure passing, and wonder how in the world it passed when everyone you know says they didn't vote for the increase, and you know for sure you didn't vote for it either? How did that happen? How did a tax measure pass when most voters didn't vote for it? Easy.Here's how it worked: If a special election was held, and only 30 percent of the voters went to the polls,a tax could be increased by less than 16 percent of the total registered voters. In other words the tax increase was not supported by 84 percent of the people yet still passed because of low voter turnout. That's why politicians almost always placed their tax increases on the ballot in small, special elections.They knew they could pass tax increases that most voters opposed. In 1996, Oregon voters brought that,to an end.They passed a measure regyiring at least a 50 percent voter turnout to increase property taxes.Now,the legislature wants to go back to the way things were before 1996.Don't be fooled. Eliminating the 50 percent voter turnout requirement could cost Oregon taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars per year in higher property taxes.Vote"No"on Measure 53. Don't eliminate the 50 percent voter turnout.It's an important safeguard for taxpayers. (This information furnished by Patti Milne.) '(This space purchased for$300 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an,endorse- ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 15 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information 4 1✓ '' �Y ', ��: Z i ,U I� CL E C O U _+ N : st x O gl m q: 3 y t O R x y 3 ^ g V P jE g C O sue- •nk. '� O i 0 it U E E, g i N s � U O a CN RE y S A 4 � R s � C ¢¢' QC i a 16 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Duties and Responsibilities of Republican Precinct Committeepersons Precinct commmitteemen and committeewomen are the grassroots representatives of the Republican Party in Oregon. Precinct Committee Persons(PCP)"put a face"on the party in their neighborhoods and communities,attend regular meetings of their county Republican central committee-helping to set the party agenda in the county-and help to spread the Republican message at the local level. As a PCP you have a voice in selecting Republican Party leadership in your county,the state and nationally.You will help select your county leadership-or may even seek a leadership position yourself.County leaders in turn help select the state party leaders who in turn participate on the Republican National Committee and elect the national party leaders. • PCPs are also called on by Republican candidates to help with grassroots campaigning.You may be asked to"walk"your precinct with a candidate,introducing the candidate to friends and neighbors.Or,you may be asked to distribute campaign materials.You will become the Republican Party in your community. • PCPs should feel comfortable with these basic principles of the Republican philosophy: • Republicans believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and 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 what they earn. • Republicans believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed 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 ideas to meet the challenges of 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 government. This fall,Oregon Republicans will work to retain and extend our majorities in both chambers of the Oregon Legislature,send new Republican representatives to the United States Congress, and elect a Republican Oregon Governor. PCPs will have key roles in bringing about these victories. While Republican precinct persons are encouraged to support the candidates of their choice in the primary elections,it is expected that PCPs-as representatives of the party-during the general election will support all Republican candidates receiving the party's nomination. If you would like more information about the Oregon Republican Party,or would like to be more involved with the GOP in Oregon, please call our state party headquarters at(503)520-1996.You may send e-mail to orogoo(a)teleport.com,or visit our Internet site at http7//www.telepQ[LgD-m-L--QLPUQW. Deanna Smith Chairman,Oregon Republican Party P.O.Box 1450 Beaverton,OR 97075-1450 (This information furnished by the Oregon Republican Party.) 17 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates United States Senator VALENTINE Citizen participationjis necessary for representative democratic CHCHRISTIAN No one has the right to feed at the public trough forever. RISTIAN No one should be on the public payroll more than five years out 1. 11 of any consecutive fifteen. Nor should any government pension Republican exceed that available to general taxpayers.In-training would lead p to faster promotions and better jobs on leaving. OCCUPATION: Fundamentally laws are to protect the citizen--primarily from the Mathematician- tyranny of governments.Complicated laws are probably bad laws. Scientist-Programmer- No person need be subject to more law than can be well printed Designer;Japanese in easily readable type,bound well on good paper,understood by { Language School any high school student, and carried three utility pole lengths by a normal five year old child. i OCCUPATIONAL I propose to replace the insult to all Americans, the autocratic BACKGROUND: monarchial judicial system with its foxes and jackals guarding the Mathematics-Science- henhouse with a refereed arbitration and negotiation system 11 Computers designed to bring people.together. It is illogical to expect deci- sions to be fair and honest by suppressing knowledge and evi- BACKGROUND: dence.Judges and lawyers,as officers of the court,should not be BA University of allowed to use their privileged positions to harass citizens.Court California; Watch! Mathematics, Physics, I propose a single Federal Probate System to be entered by Chemistry choice of the decedent selected executor most of whom are once in a lifetime amateurs trying only to help a relative or an old friend. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: US Army Air Force They should be treated as such.You have often heard,"It isn't fair; WW II;Associate Professor of Mathematics;US Naval Postgrad- but it is the law."Make the first line in the legal system:Law must uate School be fair,reasonable,and compassionate. You,the Voter,are familiar with conditions in this country.Should Social Security is not old age insurance. It is a tax and it is an you be dissatisfied with the other candidates and their roles old age pension with no connection.It was designed to benefit the leading to these conditions,you might read and consider my well-to-do at the expense of the not-so-well-to-do. thoughts and my solutions. Health&Economic Assurance are twins.Insurance companies Save Qur Sovereignty are in the business of NOT paying claims.My health plan would Our country, the United States of America, has many enemies use NEMES to help people pay their bills. Extension could be to even now plotting and planning to destroy us with the technology homes,cars,and family farms. and the means given to them by our elected officials. Now is the time to phase out the old VA with its too-many non Our Constitution is the Supreme Law of our land.Our flag is not veterans and its disingenuous attitudes. Replace it with a health a rag to be desecrated at will by traitors within.Our elected offi- care facility worthy of the coming millennium with respect and cials having sworn to uphold our Constitution and to honor our compassion for those who have paid so unselfishly So well so far flag and to defend our nation have and are even now voting to m advance. give away our sovereignty and our right to govern ourselves. Napoleonic touches are needed to reduce health care. Every We should allow no non-elected non-American i s ueak year tens of thousands of scientists get their degrees and fade p p q away.I propose a tax-free one hundred million(or a billion)dollars from an insignificant country smaller than many Oregon cities meeting in secret with no appeal dictate what laws we can or can- to be reduced one-tenth each year to whomever comes up with a not pass or do within our borders.We should abrogate NAFTA, full complete instantaneous end to dental decay. GATT,WTO,and NATO.We should be not a flunky for the UN nor Free the Indians.Abolish the Bureau of Indian Affairs.Too long use it to bully sovereign nations for the ambitions of a few the message has been:"Red man not capable."Nonsense! globalists. have been told by more than one news media,if I do not place propose...Oops!Sorry.No space.Look to the news for more. ads with them,they will give me no coverage.Extensive advertis- (This information furnished by Valentine Christian.) ing promotes bribery,euphemistically called campaign contribu- tions.If you really believe in campaign reform,do not vote for the big spenders. It was not water conservation that thrust those noisy wasteful 1.6 gallon toilets on us.It was and is sheer bribery! Forged Credit Cards of children whose great grandparents have not yet been born are, in effect, being used by the government. The Oregon Voters'Pamphlet is backup for candidates lacking media or party support.Too often citizens have voted before the Voters'Pamphlet gets to the voter.Call the election board and you get the response that's your problem not theirs. The Voters' Pamphlets are the only sleazy publications put out by the govern- ments of Oregon. For the U S Senate race two pages are promised--then a page is redefined as half a page.Talk about a blatant scam! No tear sheets are sent so that errors can be cor- rected before publication. Names, National Electronic Mathematical (Manpower) Employment System,--my plan,could help all people secure sat- isfactory jobs. Solve the problem of unemployment and many other problems wip cease to exist. 18 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates United States Senator JOHN Gambling The Lottery is known as a voluntary tax which provides our state s LIIN with bi-annual revenues of about$450 million, mainly from video poker. In this state, more than 80,000 people are gambling Republican addicts.It is not ethical for the state government to prey upon the most vulnerable in our society in order to fund state programs-- mainly education.This dependence on lottery revenue is sending OCCUPATION:Owner the wrong message to our children.The social costs related to of ARJ Company, gambling will far outweigh the economic gains.John has worked which develops and alongside the governor and many concerned citizens to stop the distributes American expansion of casino style line games in our state. made health and Fiscal Responsibility �a beauty products. The national debt currently stands at 5.5 trillion dollars and rising. OCCUPATIONAL This figure represents about$20,000 for every man,woman and &_ BACKGROUND: child in the U.S.This debt will continue to encumber current and d Chaplain for U.S. future generations if left unchecked. Our national debt weakens our county and is a threat to our national stability. I am deeply Soldiers.To support y " his famil whi le a frustrated over the fiscal recklessness of our government.This y must change. student,John worked e.g as a janitor,gardener, Social Security&Medicare house painter,sales- Every senior citizen has earned and deserves their retirement in man,and in a nursing peace and happiness. Yet, our Social Security System and home.Through the Medicare is in jeopardy due to mismanagement of funds and years,John and his fraud. The availability of these funds for future generations is wife Grace, have owned small retail stores and sold real estate. uncertain at this time.We need to make this system better and They have built the ARJ Company into an American success more secure.I believe this issue can be resolved on a bi-partisan story providing jobs for Oregon families. basis. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Doctor of Humane Letters; A Record of Community Involvement Master of Divinity Degree, Western Evangelical Seminary, John has always given freely of his time and talents in numerous Portland;BA Religion,Seoul Theological College;Yeoju School of community and civic organizations including:Portland&Gresham Agriculture. Chambers of Commerce; George Fox University Board of PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:. Elected State Trustees; League of Women Voters,.Member; Billy Graham Senator, 1992; Re-Elected State Senator, 1996;Chair of Senate Crusade, Executive Committee; Royal Rosarian; National Trade and Economic Development Committee; Executive President of Federation of Korean-American Chamber of Member, Pacific Northwest Economic Region;Assistant Majority Commerce&Industries. Leader, 1995;Vice-Chair of Senate Business&Consumer Affairs Endorsements Committee; Governor's Advisory Committee on DUII; Honorary "John Lim is the new voice we need. He has the experience, Deputy Sheriff, Precinct Person, Commission on Children and dedication and commitment it will'take to bring change.' Families in Multnomah County. Former Governor Vic Atiyeh Integrity "John Lim is an independent thinker with a proven record in the John Lim is a man of conviction who came of age during the Oregon Senate.Oregon is a better place because of John's gen- Korean War where he learned life can take some tough turns. erosity, leadership, and service to his fellow citizens. I am proud Because the war made attending school too dangerous, John to support John Lim for U.S.Senate:' educated himself by memorizing the 7,500 words in the Korean- U.S.Senator Gordon H.Smith English dictionary. His father was an early casualty of the war, leaving John the"man of the family''He grew up with an instinct "Lim understands, as a graduate of an agricultural school, the for both competition and cooperation, and a willingness to work problems facing Oregon's farmers and ranchers. In the U.S. hard for what he believes is right. Lim says, "You deal honestly Senate he would be a valuable asset for Oregon.'. with people, the way you wish them to deal with you.You work Congressman Bob Smith hard,and you do what you sincerely believe is right--even when "John lives by his convictions. He doesn't always take the easy everything seems to be going against you." way.I respect him for his courage.This is the type of person we Family Values need to represent us in the United States Senate.' As a committed and loving family man, John Lim encourages State Senate President Brady Adams families to work together to nurture strong and enduring values. (This information furnished by Committee to elect John Lim for U.S. Married for 35 years,John and his wife Grace are the parents of Senate.) three grown children and 1 grandchild.When it comes to advo- cating for families,John has proven leadership. Making Education a Priority A strong education is necessary for our children to be able to compete in the global marketplace of the 21st Century. Every child has special gifts and talents.It is the responsibility educators and parents to help them develop these skills to their fullest potential.Whatever success we achieve economically,will be the result of well-educated citizens.Education should be more locally controlled with parents and teachers coming together to be more reflective of the real world.Since 1990,John Lim has personally provided scholarships to students in need. 19 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—,Republican Candidates Rin Congress 2ND DISTRICT ppIggJ�� PERRY A. �lR6 ATKINSON Republican g OCCUPATION: v3 Ranch owner and radio station manager. 3g � OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Owner of KDOV radio 1983-1995.Licensed commercial pilot. ' President and co-founder of Dove Bible Institute. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Sierra Academy of Aeronautics.Attended California State Polytechnic University (Agriculture), Trinity School of the Bible (theology).Attending California Coast University(business). PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Vice-chairman, Oregon State Republican Party. Chairman, Jackson County Republican Central Committee. Delegate to the Republican National Convention 1992, 1996. ATKINSON:Republican Principles—Conservative Values! Perry Atkinson will be a conservative Congressman who won't bend when the liberals try to take even more from our hard- earned paychecks and waste it on expensive programs. Perry Atkinson will fight for smaller, more efficient federal government, a government that respects our Oregon independence. What will Perry Atkinson do as our Congressman? OVERHAUL THE IRS... NOW!The tax burden on Oregon fami- lies is staggering, the highest in the history of our nation.That's why Perry Atkinson joined members of the House and Senate who signed the Taxpayer Protection Pled$e.Perry Atkinson will work to make our taxes lower and simpler. FIGHTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND FARMERS. Perry Atkinson will force Washington to allow small-business owners and farmers do what they do best:take risks, invest, build their businesses and create jobs.Perry Atkinson will work to eliminate the inheritance tax so that the small business or family farm can pass from one generation to another without penalty.He believes businesses should compete with each other—not with govern- ment regulations. GET WASHINGTON BUREAUCRATS OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS. Perry Atkinson has insisted that schools get back to basics and be accountable to local taxpayers.He will work to allow parents to choose where their children attend school with the aid of a tax credit or voucher. OREGON INDEPENDENCE. Perry Atkinson will fight to end the rampant regulation that today strangles our farming, ranching, and timber industries and erodes our water rights,property rights, and gun-owner rights.Perry Atkinson believes Oregonians are the best stewards of their land. Perry Atkinson believes in the Four"O's"of Liberty— Get government •OFF our backs! •OUT of our pockets! •OFF our land! •OUT of our water! If you too believe in these Four"O's"of Liberty,that we don't need another professional politician but do need a businessman, rancher,family man,straight talker—vote for Perry Atkinson REPUBLICAN PRINCIPLES...CONSERVATIVE VALUES Perry Atkinson is endorsed by Oregon Right to Life and the Campaign for Working Families. (This information furnished by Atkinson for Congress Committee.) 20 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Representative in CongreSS 2ND DISTRICT WES great deal, and I have the experience to do an even better job ;a now. COOLEY I leave it to you!" HIGHLIGHTS OF WES COOLEY'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS fr Republican AS A FIRST-TERM CONGRESSMAN �n s OCCUPATION: Because natural resources are at the core of Oregon's economy, Businessman, much of former Representative Cooley's work centered around ' Farmer/Rancher fighting the Department of Interior to fend off assaults against our g most precious assets. OCCUPATIONAL * Wes Cooley introduced legislation to protect ranchers - the BACKGROUND: Public Rangelands Management Act [H.R. 1713] in an effort to Member of Congress, protect ranchers. U.S.House of *.Wes Cooley enacted public law known as the Timber Salvage $ Y Representatives,2nd Act, making more than 6 billion board feet of timber available to District of Oregon; Oregon's timber industry[PL104 19]. Oregon State Senator, * Wes Cooley introduced Endangered Species Reform to District 28;CEO, Rose include people,property rights and verifiable science[H.R.2275]. Rs Laboratories, Inc.; *Wes Cooley sought extensions for grazing permits for our cat- Vice-President, tle ranchers. Viratek;Director of *Wes Cooley worked hard to keep the Hells Canyon National Drug Regulatory Recreation area open to motorized boats [H.R. 2568] while 19 Affairs, ICN respecting the balance of shared use with non-motorized boats Pharmaceuticals;U.S. on the Snake River.He also worked to keep the rim road acces- Army,Special Forces;Veteran,Korean Conflict;Military Specialty sible[H.R.2693]. of Demolition Specialist (MOS33533 - prefix "3" indicates com- *Wes Cooley worked to keep Eastern Oregon's landfills active pletion of Special Combat Training). by extending EPA exemptions for small,dry,remote landfills[H.R. 1696][H.R.2036]. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: A.A. El Camino College; B.S. *Wes Cooley battled for property rights, demanding fair com- University of Southern California pensation for loss of value caused by government regulations PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: U.S.. House of [H.R. 9] [H.R. 925]. Wes Cooley was the only member of the Representatives;Oregon State Senate; U.S.Army: Company L, Oregon delegation to the 104th Congress to receive a 100%rat- 63rd Infantry; Basic Airborne, Fort Benning, GA; 25th Special ing on the Private Property Rights Index compiled by the League Forces Operation Detachment;10th Special Forces Group;HQ& of Private Property Voters. HQ Company,Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, NC. * Wes Cooley worked to protect farmers' water rights [H.R. 2392]. Family:Wes Cooley and his wife, Rosemary, have four children * Wes Cooley, together with Jim Bunn, brought $63 million to and ten grandchildren.Wes's father, Harold Cooley, is a lifelong Oregon for health care. resident of Oregon and now resides near Grants Pass. *Wes Cooley supported increases in earnings limits for seniors, As a former Congressman of the 2nd District of Oregon, former winning him the "senior friendly" award from the 60 Plus State Senator of District 28, former President of the Deschutes Association. County Farm Bureau and former Board Member of Water for Life, Wes Cooley received the"Taxpayers'Friend Award"from the Wes Cooley has become painfully aware of the needs of the 2nd National Taxpayers Union and was named a"Taxpayers'Hero"by Congressional District. Citizens Against Government Waste. Wes Cooley is an active businessman,cattle rancher,farmer and Above are only highlights of Wes Cooley's congressional achieve- timberland owner.As a defender of the Second Amendment, he ments, and he looks forward to serving once again as your is a lifetime member of the NRA.Wes Cooley has experienced the Representative.WES COOLEY'S VOTING RECORD JUSTIFIES over-regulation and abusive power of big government first hand. GIVING HIM A SECOND CHANCE! Wes Cooley knows and understands the needs of the people of CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE SERVICE the 2nd District of Oregon. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE 1,Wes Cooley,am mindful of just how important my words in this SUBCOMMITTEES: pamphlet really are.Inappropriately,I inserted one little'word here General Farm Commodities last time which had a monumental impact on my family, friends Livestock, Dairy and Poultry and many of you-inappropriate because I could not substantiate COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES the claim.I am truly sorry for creating such a stir. SUBCOMMITTEES: When you sent me to Washington in 1994,you asked me to fight Water and Power Resources waste, fraud and abuse. You asked me to defend ranching, National Parks, Forests,and Lands farming, mining,timber and small business and to stand.firm for COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS family values and.against the forces who desire to alter the SUBCOMMITTEE meaning of family.I did that! Education,Training, Face to face I bucked the establishment. I fought for your needs Employment and Housing and for the future of your children. My voting record stands.I represented the people of my district as THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF OREGON they wanted me to and got legislation passed that others before NEEDS WES COOLEY TO CONTINUE THE OUTSTANDING me only dreamed about. WORK HE BEGAN IN WASHINGTON! You know that I will continue the good work I began in my first term. I am proud of my voting record and promise,when I get back to (This information furnished by Wes Cooley for Congress'98.) Washington,to work even harder.Wholeheartedly,I am committed to the all-American, pro-family, pro-business, pro-constitutional causes I have championed for years. That will never change. I hope that you will vote for Wes Cooley again. I have learned a 21 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Representative in Congress 2ND DISTRICT Fll! °a9V1'1J>3a9E tp sY� va«`_ �+ 4 JOHN D. JOHN D.NEWKIRK............. IS QUALIFIED TO REPRESENT YOU IN CONGRESS !7 NEWKIRK JOHN KNOWS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AS CITIZENS, AS FARMERS AND RANCHERS WITH WATER AND GRAZING Republican COMMITMENTS MADE BYTHE GOVERNMENT,AS VETER- ANS AND SENIOR CITIZENS.THERE ARE ATTACKS BY OCCUPATION: COUNTLESS WARRING SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS.... Commercial/Private JOHN WILL WORK TO DEFEND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL. Land Developer;Vice (This information furnished by John D.Newkirk.)' s President Non-Profit , t 8 Corporation;Legal , Cg.i6r 3: Aide;Spokesman for s $[, protection of:Private 3. Z U Property Rights/Water t = , Rights/Fishing/ ' €,A Ranching/Mining/ Farming/Timber Jobs s OCCUPATIONAL r Y BACKGROUND: r World War II/Korean Conflict-US Navy; Construction Operator; Logger/Miner/ , Rancher/Commercial Fishermen EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Completed High School; Constitutional/General Law PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Civil service/American National Security Council; Congressional, Adyisory Board; Precinct Committeeman JOHN'S AGENDA Creating jobs, protecting the rights of Farmers, Ranchers, Loggers, Miners/protecting our Free Enterprise System. John will work to: 1)Abolish the IRS/Flat Tax System. 2)Return educational control to community. 3)Support school choice. 4) Maintain world peace through strength. 5) Protect Veteran's rights/benefits. 6) Protect the right to bear arms/own guns. 7) Uphold Indian Treaties. 8) Protect private property rights/water rights. 9)Protect existing dams/reservoirs. , 10)Take American troops from UN control. 11) Repeal NAFTA. 12)Social Security funds in an untouchable account. 13) Enact actual balanced budget....now. 14) Reduce Government by elimination of agencies. 15)Getting Government off your back/no more mandates. John Newkirk is a true Native American(Black Foot) John knows what it is like to be poor. He has worked with his hands,to earn a living and to raise a family.John lived through the Great Depression.As a youngster he walked four and a half miles to school in Hood River, Oregon.John appreciates and is sensi- tive to the struggles of too many our rural and urban people. 22 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Representative' in CongreSS 2ND DISTRICT GREG Family Values Matter. WALDEN Greg Walden shares our values. He and his wife Mylene have always put their family first.Greg and Mylene trade off helping-as assistant den leaders for their son Anthony's Cub Scout den. Republican Mylene volunteers in the classroom each week, helping children a develop reading, phonics and math skills.Greg serves the com z OCCUPATION:Small munity in a variety of ways: serving on local hospital and bank Business Owner– boards, and as a lay reader in his church. He is a member of (KIHR and K105.5); Rotary and the Elks Club and chairs the Hood River Business Bank Board Director: Roundtable. Columbia River Bank, Quality Education Matters. Juniper Bank Walden helped pass legislation that helps families send their kids OCCUPATIONAL —not college.Walden supports local control of schools federal BACKGROUND: Press Secretary,Chief control. "We need more parents involved in the classroom. We f of Staff:Congressman need smaller class sizes and top-notch teachers. We need to Denny Smith;Press make sure our kids get the best quality education possible:' Assistant:Atiyeh for Safer Communities Matter. Governor.Radio . announcer;TV News Walden helped pass some of the nation's toughest penalties on Director. drug dealers who prey on kids near their schools.He opposed the liberals when they said,"society was to blame! He backed efforts EDUCATIONAL to build prisons so that penalties finally meant something to those BACKGROUND: who break the law. As our Congressman, Walden will continue Journalism Degree,University of Oregon;Hood River Valley High working to make our communities safer.He's earned the support School graduate. of sheriffs like Greg Brown of Deschutes and Craig Ward'of PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:State Representative, Wheeler counties. 1989-1995;State Senator, 1995-1997 Water and Natural Resources Matter. Greg Walden is the Kind of Representative We Need Growing up on a cherry orchard in The Dalles, and representing in Congress people from the Sandy River to the Snake River, Walden has a Honesty and Integrity Matter. proven record of supporting people who make their living off the land.As our Congressman; he will fight the federal government It's time we send a message to Washington, D.C. that integrity when it tries to grab our water rights, just as he,stopped liberal and honesty do matter.Greg Walden has been tested and trusted ideas in Salem. He supports Congressman Smith's efforts to in public office. He lives by the values he learned in church and bring common-sense management to our forests and grazing scouting.He's proven you can have high moral character and be lands. effective in public office. He helped pass the constitutional Walden has earned the endorsements of AG PAC,Oregon Farm amendment to prevent felons from serving in public office in Bureau, Oregonians for Food and Shelter, Agricultural Oregon. Cooperative Councils of Oregon, and the Oregon Fairs Greg still believes public service should demonstrate the best in us. Association. Experience and Effectiveness Matter. Tax and IRS Reform Matter. We need a congressman who has the credibility and experience Walden helped write legislation that sent hundreds of millions of to get things done.This is not the time for on-the-job training.Greg dollars in tax refund checks to Oregonians.He helped write legis- Walden has proven he can earn the support of his colleagues and lation to reduce personal property and capital gains taxes. He deliver for his constituents.That's why Congressman Bob Smith opposed Barbara Roberts'sales tax and made sure the liberals' asked Greg to run for Congress. plans for new and higher taxes went nowhere. "Greg Walden has the right philosophy and ability to He knows if you give money to the government,the government carry on my work in Congress. In the legislature he will spend it all and ask for more. fought the liberals who wanted to raise taxes.He stood Walden will work to eliminate the inheritance tax and the marriage up for our way of life.I've known Greg for 27 years.He tax penalty and will fight for lower capital gains and income taxes. has what it takes to effectively represent us in He supports the complete overhaul of the IRS to stop the abuses Congress.He will make you proud of your vote:' and the unfairness. Congressman Bob Smith The National Federation of Business(NFIB)has twice presented Republicans elected him House Majority Leader in 1991 and Walden with their Guardian of Small Business award for his work 1993. Senator Gordon Smith named Walden Assistant Senate against higher taxes and more regulation. Majority Leader in 1995.They worked together to improve access Greg Walden Tested and Trusted in Public Office. to health care in rural communities,the quality of education in our The Kind of Representative We Need in Congress. schools and to enact tough anti-drug and anti-crime laws.Walden has a track record of getting good things done for Oregon. "I ask for your vote.Together there isn't a problem "Greg Walden would do the best job of representing we can't tackle.Thank you:' Southern Oregonians in Congress.He's bright,effective Greg Walden and caring. He is one of the best problem-solvers I've (This information furnished by Walden for Congress,Inc.) seen. He's on the side of working, tax-paying Oregonians.He has my solid support:' Senate President Brady Adams Republican,Grants Pass 23 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Governor JEFFREY BRADY pw Republican OCCUPATION: Dentist OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Dentist EDUCATIONAL 3 00. BACKGROUND: , c Portland State University, University mks of Oregon Health Sciences Center z D.M.D. .YE PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None JEFFREY BRADY FOR GOVERNOR I am running for Governor because I do not think enough is being done to Save the Salmon, the Steelhead, and the fish in the Oceans, Rivers, Streams, Lakes in the Great State of Oregon. A lot more can be done to Save our Salmon and our fish populations. The children in the State of Oregon need to have the best and most caring, and affordable dental care that the Government Health Plans and Insurance companies can provide. (This information furnished by Jeffrey Brady.) Jeffrey Brady has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has exceeded the applicable spending limit. i 24 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Governor WALTER when a modern single tax will raise the revenue for the essential services of the schools and governments. HUSS When young people get a job,and when they see how much was taken out of what they actually earned,it comes as quite a shock. � s Republican They feel like they have been robbed.Where does the money go s, and why is so much withheld,they ask? In spite of these suffer- + - OCCUPATION: ings, people are reluctant to change. But change we must! We n Director, Direct must secure our freedom for posterity and prevent our youth from Legislation League becoming indentured servants through taxation. and Oregon Tax This cry is heard from all quarters to reform and modernize taxa- s Reform Coalition tion for fairness and simplicity.The Huss Single Gross Receipts Tax of just 2-1/2%does just that.It abolishes the state income tax OCCUPATIONAL and the property tax,and it prohibits a retail sales tax or any other BACKGROUND: separately stated tax. Now add up how much more money you 18 years design and can take home.This means no more fear and crisis April 15th or drafting,architectural, November 15th tax days or state tax returns to file for 1-1/2 mechanical,structural, million people or 147,000 businesses. k� and civil disciplines; Self employed The home owner can live in his home all his life without property businessman, or personal property tax and enjoy his allodium right and not be manufacturing, subject to lien or any confiscation for any taxes.This will help our marketing;Major senior citizens many ways and help our young people to qualify to Construction and buy their dream home. project management; Any increase in the rate of tax has to be approved by a 60%vote US Army Combat Engineers, WWII South Pacific, Japan; of the people with 19 counties having at least a majority vote.This Commander American Legion Post; Ordained Foursquare makes it fair so one sector of the state does not dominate the rest Minister since 1950; Planted, built, and pastored the 1st of the state. Foursquare Church (Faith Center) in Eugene. OR; Founded Eugene Christian School and other schools;Daily radio journalist The 284,195 Oregonians who voted YES for the 2%Equal Tax in many years; Newspaper publishing and periodical author; 1994 can now come forward and rally behind the Original Gross Organizer term schools and seminars on Americanism and Receipts Tax called the Single Tax. Each one is urged to get a Government;Campus lecturer Single Tax Petition from Walter Huss and help get the 100,000 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Trained in Laurelhurst School signatures to insure it will be on the ballot this November. and Benson Tech High School, Portland;Graduated 4-1/2 years Huss designed this to be a boon to business. It abolishes most LIFE Bible College, Los Angeles; University of Oregon Special business taxes not otherwise required or influenced,by the Studies Curriculum;Advanced Term Schools in Government and federal government, and replaces it with a 2-1/2 % tax on all Constitutions gross receipts with a simple postcard size quarterly return.The PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Tax and economic tax is factored into the price as any other business expense would research for Oregon and Arizona proposed Equal Tax;Research, be.There is no capital gains tax nor concern for inventory,depre- author, chief petitioner of 2% Equal Tax qualifying for the ballot, ciation,income,or profit.Business decisions no longer have to be receiving 284,195 YES votes, 1994; Researched, author. chief influenced by Oregon taxes. petitioner of Original Gross Receipts Tax, 2-1/2 % Single tax; With Walter Huss, our Governor, we can progress forward with Researcher, author of National 1% Flat tax replacing federal true political and tax reform.VOTE FOR WALTER HUSS! income tax and IRS; Organized and opened up the Oregon Republican Party for conservative leadership and expression; (This information furnished by Huss For Governor Committee.) State Chairman, Oregon Republican Party; State Chairman, Walter Huss has not agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Oregon Committee for Goldwater-Miller Presidential campaign; Election under ORS 260.180. Researcher of Constitutional Law; Precinct Committee Person since 1962. This campaign is about working people and belief in and love for your families. Walter Huss is a native of Portland, who began his gainful employment and received his first paycheck at the early age of nine having worked the entire summer for$50 for the Riverdale Dunthorpe School helping to prepare the building for the fall opening.His early life of industry gave him rich experience in log- ging,farming,and animal husbandry.After completing his educa- tion he prepared to devote the bulk of his life to helping others. He is a candidate for Governor because a number of people have asked him to run for this office.People have observed his devo- tion and sterling character and abilities and believe his skills and qualities will represent and serve our state well. He has worked diligently to analyze for example the impact of taxation upon the wage earner,the family as well as the businesses.Two decades of study and research in taxes and economics of Oregon, Arizona,and the federal system spurred him to find solutions.He has authored the Original Flat Equal Tax and Original Gross Receipts Single Tax systems that simply says we don't need 30 or 34 major taxes besides hundreds of fees and assessments 25 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Governor BILL (3) Teachers are not only not tested to determine whether they are truly proficient in the subjects they teach, they are not even '!! SIZEMORE required to be proficient in those subjects; I (4)Teachers are rewarded for seniority, rather than performance; Republican (5) Curriculum has strayed too far from the basics.Core curricu- lum is being sacrificed to make time for politically correct, value laden subjects. OCCUPATION: (6) Kids are being passed from grade to grade when they cannot Executive Director, even read. Oregon Taxpayers United No child should pass the third grade if he or she cannot read.a Oregon schools must return to the tried and proved method of OCCUPATIONAL phonics, the sounding out of words, so every child will learn to BACKGROUND: read. The current whole language system has been a dismal Western Farmers failure. E Association,forklift As a father to five children, I care deeply about education, and y operator;USDA would make these kinds of meaningful school reforms a top pri- Soil Conservation ority of my administration. Service,assistant aF to soil scientist; CRIME AND PUBLIC SAFETY f r painting and remodel- ing contractor; Nothing government does is more important than insuring that s� owner/operator citizens and their property are secure from those who would prey retail carpet stores; upon them.Yet,in spite of the fact that statistically 80 percent ' crimes are committed by 20 percent of the criminals of the president of a toy we perpetuate a revolving door criminal justice system manufacturing company. designed to up t repeat offenders back on the streets as soon EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: graduate of Portland Bible as possible. Oregon must build the prison space necessary to College keep violent criminals off the streets, and end early release for PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Governor Atiyeh's violent offenders. workers comp task force; Petition Coordinator, initiative to THE ENVIRONMENT reinstate capital punishment; Chief Petitioner, Measure 47, the Good environmental policy must balance our environmental con- 1996 property tax limitation measure cerns with the impact of those policies on our economy and the The most common response after I do a public speaking engage- lives of everyday people.It is possible to make wise use of our ment is people approaching me to say that I am quite different in renewable natural resources while preserving the natural person,than the image the media has painted of me, and that wonders that make Oregon such a wonderful place to live. after hearing me speak, they are surprised to learn that they Oregon must carefully avoid the two extremes of plundering our agree with me on almost every issue. resources with no thought for tomorrow, and shutting down the Hopefully,as you read the following policy statements,you too will very industries that keep our economy going, roofs over our see that my views and philosophy of government are, indeed, heads,and food on our tables. pretty much the same common sense views that you hold. TRANSPORTATION First and foremost I believe Oregonians already are paving There is no department of state government less accountable enough money in taxes to have quality schools safe neigh- than the Oregon Department of Transportation. ODOT tells us borhoods well maintained roads and good parks etc. But they need a huge,increase in gas taxes and vehicle registration taxpayers are not getting what they're paying for.Wasteful, ineffi- fees just to maintain our existing roads, yet revenues from the cient bureaucracies are treating our hard-earned tax dollars like existing gas tax have increased at a rate greater than inflation and mere monopoly money.They spend every dollar,often just to get population growth. Transportation planners have things turned rid of them at the end of their fiscal year,so they can request more around. In the Portland area,for example, approximately 70 per- money for the next year. cent of all transportation taxes are spent on a mass transit system The leadership to end this lack of respect for the value of a tax used for less than three percent of the daily trips. dollar is exactly what my campaign is about. I have rp oven COMPETITIVE BIDDING through my efforts to limit the growth of property taxes that Competition gives customers the highest quality products and I have the leadership skills it will take to do what people say services at the lowest price.It is time to require that,whenever can't be done:Take on the political establishment,and win. appropriate monopolized government services be open tg I offer Oregonians a better vision;a vision of quality government competitive bidding from the private sector. services, delivered efficiently and in a competitive environment, If you would like greater detail on these issues or others,such as and without increasing taxes. salmon recovery, the Oregon Health Plan, state parks, land use PUBLIC EDUCATION laws, etc., please call my campaign office at (503) 655-1395. The most pressing problem facing Oregonians today is our strug- Detailed position papers are available. gling public education system.Over the past two decades,public Please vote for.me in the Republican primary. education has become more about money,politics,and collective bargaining,than about kids.The real problems in our schools, (This information furnished by People for Sizemore.) however,are not even related to money.They are: Bill Sizemore has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because (1)Teachers no longer have the authority to deal with disruptive an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has kids and thus cannot maintain a disciplined learning environment exceeded the applicable spending limit. in the classroom; (2) Too much money never gets to the classroom because it is spent on administration; 26 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates Governor BILL hip candidacy." At issue was Sizemore's baldly opportunistic and ill conceived call to short up the Capes Development SPIDAL (Willamette Week 2/25/98) • PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: I believe this deck sion belongs to a woman, her family and her physician. I dis- RepubllCan agree with Bill Sizemore and other Republican candidates that ' OCCUPATION: support governmental restrictions. Owner/Manager Thank you and God Bless of"Community Resources".An "Mr.Bill Spidal is the most aggressive Bill Spidal investment company candidate ...on the issue to freeze 3645 S.E.Glenwood with domestic and taxes and fees"PSU Vanguard 7/96 Portland,OR 97202 g� 'a international ' investments (This information furnished by Mr.Bill Spidal-Oregon's Gov.'98.) (1986-present). Bill Spidal has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary OCCUPATIONAL Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has BACKGROUND: exceeded the applicable spending limit. li Oregon Air National Guard/Air Force (1973-retired); Portland Police Officer a (1977-1985). EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:A.A.Criminal Justice(Portland Community College);S.S.Philosophy(Portland State University). PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Candidate for Portland's Mayor-1996 What can be more important to Oregonians-than making our streets safer,our schools better and protecting our rivers for the next generation? ALL FOR FEWER TAX DOLLARS! • MEASURE 47/TAXES: We must freeze all tax rates! I supported Measure 47 and campaigned against Measure 50 supported by Bill Sizemore and Governor Kitzhaber."People in Deschutes and Linn Counties,and a handful of other areas in the State received little or no tax relief under Measure 50" (Oregonian 2/12/98). Under Measure 50 we lost over $500 MILLION DOLLARS of property tax savings. I promise I will only support lower taxes, return of the income tax kicker and will never support a sales tax! "Bill Sizemore ducked ... and joined lawmakers in a massive rewrite" of Measure 47 (Oregonian 2/9/98). • CRIME:Being a former police officer,1 know the police can not keep us safe without more jail space.Wilsonville is not the best site for a new prison.There are better uses for this land.Our legislature must provide more funding immediately to add jail space in every county. • SCHOOLS:We must abandon"GOALS 2000"and state man- dates for schools.Parents and teachers in each community are best qualified to decide how to educate their children. Each school district must be held accountable for the way they spend our tax dollars. Revenues continue to increase while the qual- ity of education delivered continues to decline. • RIVERS:We are destroying our rivers around all major cities by dumping billions of gallons of raw sewage into the rivers where we boat, swim and fish. We must increase treatment facilities to stop this destruction."Every time heavy rain occurs, the surge of rainwater flushes raw sewage into the Willamette River"(Oregonian 2/19/98) • OREGON'S"OPEN BEACH"LAW:The"open beach"law has served all Oregonians for over 20 years. I agree with the Tillamook County Commissioners decision to deny the request by the homeowners of the "Capes Development"to exempt it from the"open beach laws:'Bill Sizemore stated he disagrees and would allow the violation. Willamette Week Newspaper"... David Reinhard, The Oregonian's most conservative columnist, nuked Bill Sizemore's"unstaffed, undisciplined,shoot from the 27 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates State Representative 54TH DISTRICT KATHIE TIM WENICK KNOPP ECKMAN Republican Republican OCCUPATION: Small business owner. OCCUPATION: OCCUPATIONAL Personnel Specialist, BACKGROUND: , Bend-LaPine Publics Councilor Schools;City Congressional _ campaign aide; £ i J OCCUPATIONAL Insurance and ; r;• securities;Laborer, BACKGROUND: field trainer, petroleum Small Business industry;Timber Owner;Executive worker. Secretary;Office k ., manager;City "�. EDUCATIONAL Recorder/Treasurer/ BACKGROUND: i�' Municipal Judge Center for Professional Studies, EDUCATIONAL "• . continuing education BACKGROUND: courses;Graduate of Burns Union High School; Coursework toward degree through York Community High School, Illinois;Bend public schools. Eastern Oregon State College/Central Oregon Community PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:United States Senate College;Long term goal:Masters Degree in Public Administration Deschutes County Council, appointed by U.S. Senator Gordon PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: City of Burns- Smith;Oregon Delegate, 1996 Republican National Convention; Recorder/Treasurer/Municipal Judge 1974-78; Bend Urban Area Chairman, Deschutes County Republican Central Committee, Planning Commission 1978-80; Bend City Commission/Council 1994-96;Precinct Committee Person. elected 1980, 1982, 1986, 1992, 1996;Mayor of Bend 1991 REDUCING THE TAX.BURDEN CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: President of Quota International of Taxpayers were not given the tax relief they were promised in Central Oregon; Republican Party Central Committee; 1997. 1 will work to rebuild the bond of trust between taxpayers COBRA/Board of Directors; United Way/Board of Directors; and their elected representatives by delivering on the promise of COCAAN;Chamber of Commerce lower taxes.I support lowering Oregon's income tax and property KATHIE on Education... taxes. `I believe our country has become great because of access to ELIMINATING GOVERNMENT WASTE public K-12 education by all of its citizens, regardless of social or We must set spending limits for state politicians to control their economic background. I will fight to keep control of our schools double digit spending increases year after year. We must cut here in Central Oregon. I will also work hard to find alternative excessive spending and work to eliminate waste,fraud and abuse methods to fund our schools:' in the state budget. KATHIE on Taxes... DEFENDING SENIOR CITIZENS "I believe in a tax system that promotes long-term economic We must not allow politicians to make senior citizens scapegoats growth with greater personal economic opportunity.I believe that for Salem's wasteful spending habits. Senior health care, retire- cutting government spending and passing the savings along to ment and transportation programs must be protected from cuts. Oregonians through tax relief is the way to achieve these goals.I RESTORING STRENGTH TO FAMILIES will fight for tax relief for our senior citizens and will strongly We know that the moral fabric of our nation has deteriorated and oppose increasing taxes on small businesses and corporations:' led to the breakdown of the family.We need to return to traditional , KATHIE on Crime... standards of morality and promote policies that enhance family "I support community policing and keeping local authority and integrity and responsibility.I am pro-life and oppbse partial birth resources in the hands of local agencies.I support abolishing pro- abortion and state funding of abortion. grams that allow violent offenders out on furloughs or early EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE release:" Because we know that all children are not the same we need to "it is each of our individual responsibility to make our city, give parents more alternatives than a one size fits all system.We our county, our state, our nation a better place to live--not must empower parents to make good decisions about their chil- only for today,but for the future,not only for this generation dren's education.That is why I support legislation that will return but for the generations to come.I have solid experience and education to local control and give parents more input into how proven commitment to our area...I am truly the right choice and where their children are educated.We need to stop the state for Central Oregon."Kathie Wenick Eckman and federal mandates and let teachers teach. (This information furnished by Kathie Wenick Eckman.) I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE! Kathie Wenick Eckman has not agreed to limit campaign expenditures for (This information furnished by Tim Knopp for State Representative this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. Committee.) Tim Knopp has not agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. 28 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Republican Candidates State Representative 55TH DISTRICT BEN WESTLUND g Republican q OCCUPATION: Rancher; businessman. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Small businessman `. in agricultural enterprises. EDUCATIONAL a� BACKGROUND: ,Whitman College, BA r (Education&History) +16 yz }rr'k PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State Representative, District 55;Joint Ways and Means Committee; Legislative Audit Committee. COMMUNITY SERVICE: High Desert Museum sponsor; St. Francis School Board;Odyssey of the Mind coach;4-H and FFA supporter;Little League sponsor. When Ben Westlund ran for office in 1996, he promised to follow these principles while representing us in the legislature: LEADERSHIP-COMMON SENSE CENTRAL OREGON PRIORITIES When Ben Westlund ran for office in 1996, he laid out what he believed our priorities should be: • Support for schools and preparing our kids to meet the challenges of the workplace. • Strong law enforcement and tough sentencing. • Compassion for the truly needy without fostering dependence. BEN WESTLUND KEPT HIS PROMISES Ben became a legislative leader on the demanding and powerful Ways and Means Committee,responsible for the state budget.He made sure good local programs were funded, programs like the Deschutes County Juvenile Justice Program that is saving money and turning kids around. Ben supported expanded prison space to keep the violent offenders in jail and to stop the revolving doors of justice. Ben voted for record funding for local schools and equity for schools throughout Oregon. He voted for increased funding for Higher Education and supports the efforts to get a four-year college in Bend. Ben Westlund voted for strong spending priorities,without raising taxes;and he supported the return of the surplus tax collections to the taxpayers. "When all the dust settled following the legislative session, I am proudest of my recognition as Legislator of the Year by the Oregon Library Association.' LEADERSHIP–COMMON SENSE–PRIORITIES ELECT-BEN WESTLUND-AGAIN (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Ben Westlund.) Ben Westlund has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. 29 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet--Gen ral Information Congressional Map a � � 3 , J i _1 •> . J •W 11_ I W 1 I l r z rr �• Y I a � • z ` i I � �1 ► I a I W z •°" -- I • z V) l --1 • ( U I i--------- U I I 2 1 1<� W r l rl-----,-----� ~ 0 ------ JI ffi W IJ i t C/-) CD x • J, • ; I Y j� r�1 0 1 �--- O 1 W •1 � �, W , � ° I� �• U r N I J Q —. ° Y� N 1 W• �--I � I 1 O a I ,� i 4• I I _ 4 1 LLJ �W I I � w Q 0 I a d' N • n cl Z 01 O; '__—Y ` V a � 1 Z zt --_.---_ O ? z • ° a � t � W I N Y b ° ti Y IL e a u _ •� I O , — —L_ W Y cc zoz • o y� om oz ° m U N r Nr U I > z WV WV Y W cc� cr j ~ W ON ON O I C 1 I 30 Official 1998 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,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 re-elect US Senator Ron Wyden,that Democrats take all five Congressional seats,that Governor Kitzhaber serves another term,and that Democrats take back control of the Oregon Legislature. I look forward to working with you as together, we continue to grow and build this party into one of the strongest Democratic state organizations West of the Mississippi.With your help we will continue to build the grassroots network that is so crucial to our �. organization.With your help,our financial base will grow larger and keep us more secure. I know you've done a lot to this point, and I know I'm asking you to commit to doing even more.Let me remind you of the rewards- An Oregon we can be proud of,an environment we want to live in,and living wages for all Oregonians.Help us keep Oregon a state that others look to for examples. Sincerely, Marc Abrams,Chair 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 ballot),or attend the Democratic County Central Committee 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,which is 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 send e-mail to staff @dpo.org (This information furnished by the Democratic Party of Oregon.) 31 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates United States Senator JOHN VOTING:Voting is hiring! When someone asks you to vote for "s< s them.You need to ask yourself,would I hire this man or woman to SWEENEY work for me? If,yes then vote for them!And, I hope you will vote for me, I will do a good job for you! x Democrat (This information furnished by John Sweeney.) �,a� aYy�'gaws�x OCCUPATION: Free Lance Writer and Private Instructor. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: E`^ 1965-1997, Portland Parks and Recreation, s Retired as a Parks g s` Supervisor in the position of Special Projects Coordinator. 1956-1958,Oregon fe Army National Guard (41st Division), 1958-1964, U.S.Army Reserve(LOG CMD and 104th Division). 1965-1985, Oregon Army National Guard (41st Brigade, 3670th Maintenance Co.and 82nd RAOC).Retired as a Captain. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Guiles Lake Grade School, DuPont Grade School, Kellogg Grade School (Diploma-1954), Benson Polytechnic High School, Kubasaki American High School (Diploma-1959). Portland Community College (Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management and Supervisory Development-1978). PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:1979-1987,Elected to the Board of Directors of the Multnomah Education Service District.Served two one-year terms as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. John Sweeney is a native born Oregonian,was born in Glenada on the Oregon coast on January 21,1940.Now lives in Portland with his wife of 17 years and has a married daughter and two grandsons in California. John Sweeney is a member of the following organizations: American Legion, Elks, Law Enforcement Alliance-of America, National Rifle Association of America and The Sons of Norway. As a U.S.Senator,John Sweeney will start these reforms for you: 1.TAX REFORM, 10-1-1 Flat Rate Income Tax. Thats 10%on wages,salaries and commissions.And, 1%on all other personal income (interest, stocks, bonds & etc.).And, 1% on all businesses.No exemptions or deductions!This low flat rate would be the fairest to the most of us. 2.LAW and REGULATION REVIEW, many laws are pasted in a rush.Then sent on to Federal Agencies to,be codified into regu- lation, many times the Agencies exceed the intent of the Congress and the Constitution and the Will of the People.This must stop! Under the Law and Regulation Review,all future laws and regulations would be reviewed before they could go into effect.This review must also include all present laws and regula- tions.We must end and prevent,all"unintended Consequences". 3.SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT at 60,"The Money"is there and WE deserve it.By lowering the Social Security retirement age to age 60,We would do 3 things,1.Make room for the young,they need the jobs and it would help reduce crime.2.create jobs,many people have always wanted to go into business for themselves, but could not.But, under this they could because they would be young enough to start a business or they could just travel. Both would mean more jobs. 3. It would give the U.S.A. a younger workforce.To be more competitive in the world market place. 32 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates United States Senator These efforts have meant big wins for the state. In Medford, I've RON helped bring new, good paying jobs in telecommunications and WYDEN improved Medicare reimbursements.In Bend, I've worked to give law enforcement the resources they need to fight the flow of drugs. In Portland,my legislation helped preserve clean drinking Democrat water by banning polluting activities in the Bull Run watershed.In Southwest Oregon,I stood with Congressman DeFazio to protect ?, OCCUPATION: Social Security and help rural counties fund schools and roads. -` U.S.Senator I've worked to help fishing families on the coast and farmers in Eastern Oregon.And all across Oregon,I've defended the right of F OCCUPATIONAL women to make their own health care choices without govern- BACKGROUND: ment interference. Former Director, Oregon Legal "Ron Wyden is making good on his promise to be available to all r Services for the Oregonians–regardless of whether they live near the dunes on Elderly;Cofounder, the southwest coast, in the foothills of the Cascades or in the Oregon Gray Blues of Eastern Oregon" Panthers;University Editorial, La Grande Observer,5/29/96 Y Instructor "During his campaign a year ago,Wyden promised to work with EDUCATIONAL whoever was elected to replace Senator Mark Hatfield... .Wyden rj`;`FSF g 3i BACKGROUND:J.D., kept that promise." University of Oregon Editorial, The Oregonian,2/26/97 School of Law;A.B., STANDING UP FOR CHANGE Stanford University PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Congressman, 1981- I've tried to shake things up in the Senate from holding up a key 1996; Oregon Board of Examiners of Nursing Home military appointment until the families of those killed in the Administrators, 1977-79 C-130 airplane crash got a fair shake,to doing something as sim- ple as making sure visually impaired staff members could bring STANDING UP FOR OREGON guide dogs on the Senate floor. When I ran for the U.S.Senate, I promised to stand up and fight I'm also fighting the"tradition"that gives individual Senators the for all the people of Oregon.As your Senator, I've done my best power to stop legislation and nominations secretly without having to keep that promise. to tell the public.When Senators make individual decisions that I fought for a balanced budget, voted to make it tougher for can affect the lives of millions of Americans,they should at least Congress to raise your income taxes, and saved taxpayers bil- do it out in the open where the public can see them.I just believe lions by cutting Medicare waste. I've also made education a top that Senators should live by the same rules as everyone else. priority, working to raise academic achievement and to make it "Oregon's U.S.Senator Ron Wyden has the audacity to demand easier for Oregonians to afford college. that public business be conducted in public." I've taken on powerful interests–standing up to the HMOs for a -Editorial, Grants Pass Courier, 10/2/97 patient's bill of rights,fighting to force tobacco companies to leave "Sen. Ron Wyden is pushing something that unfortunately our kids alone and to start telling the truth about nicotine addic- doesn't appear to have widespread support in Congress:actually tion, and taking on polluters who threaten our air and water reforming Medicare instead of just talking about it:' resources. -Editorial,Salem Statesmen-Journal,4/8/97 I've tried to make government work better--whether it's forcing IT'S AN HONOR TO WORK WITH THE PEOPLE OF OREGON federal authorities to publicly release airline safety information, working to improve roads,or pushing for honest, long-term solu It's an honor to work for you in the U.S.Senate.And it would be tions to insure Medicare and Social Security will be there for all of an honor to continue fighting and standing up for people in US. Oregon. Let's keep working together, so we can solve our prob- lems and make sure our children are ready for what lies ahead. It hasn't always been easy--and I haven't won every fight--but Thanks for taking the time to read the voter guide. by staying away from partisan bickering and focusing on things that matter, I've tried to make a difference for Oregon. (This information furnished by Ron Wyden) "Oregon's Sen.Ron Wyden is showing a degree of courage and wisdom that reflects well on the state that sent him to Washington." -Editorial,Albany Democrat-Herald,5/10/97 "Hallelujah.A politician who actually respects the intelligence of his constituents... -Kevin Widdison,City Editor, Grants Pass Courier, 11/10/97 FIGHTING FOR ALL OF US--MAKING LIFE BETTER HERE You shouldn't have to live in a large urban area or contribute money to have the ear of your elected officials.I recognized a long time ago that the more I heard from all Oregonians, and not just the political insiders,the better I would do my job in the Senate.I started by becoming the first Senator in Oregon history to set up offices in urban and rural areas – including Eugene, Medford, Bend and La Grande–to truly represent the entire state.And I kept my promise to hold town meetings in every Oregon county every year I serve in the Senate.These town meetings are open to everyone so we can find solutions that make sense for Oregon. 33 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates Representative in Congress 2ND DISTRICT KEVIN M. had so many years ago, so there will again be opportunities for CAMPBELL our children to prosper in our communities. COMMON SENSE y 3 Democrat Just as important, your next Congressman needs to be able to create effective partnerships between people in our communities �& g& and those across the country in order to protect and strengthen OCCUPATION: areas like ours. Consultant, Kevin M. Campbell/Consulting Here are some of the things that I want to emphasize over the Services Inc. months leading up to November. z OCCUPATIONAL Employment opportunities must be available within all of our BACKGROUND: communities. Grant County,County Economic diversity must mean acting for a positive future E Judge;Howard rather than recovering from the loss of traditional industries. ` Mercantile,Store Small business provides the economic backbone of our communities and must be supported. owner;Campbell PP k „"r v Livestock Inc., Complex problems are best solved close to home. Rancher;G&H Resources are best protected and enhanced with a bottom-up Aircraft,Ground approach rather than communities being forced to accept top- Operations Manager; down management. - General Electric Credit Government must support people who are doing the right 3 . Corp.,Area Credit& thing, rather than create more regulations without the Collection Manager; resources to carry them out. FMC Corp.,Journeyman Boilermaker Oregonians need to be allowed the freedom to continue doing EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Portland, B.S. a good job protecting our most valuable resources. Business Administration;Monument High School, Diploma Schools form the heart and soul of our communities and young people must be included in creating solutions to complex PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: County Judge, Grant community issues. County, Oregon; Board Member and President, Association of We need to have an Oregonian in Congress who has spent his Oregon Counties; Board Member and Chairman, Northeast entire life working at the local level to create collaboration to Oregon Area Health Education Center; Committee Member, solve problems. Oregon Health Sciences University Area Health Education Center AN INDEPENDENT VOICE Program Advisory Committee; Chairman, Oregon Area Health Education Center Program Inter-Area Health Education Center The Second District is larger than some states,includes many of Committee; President, Oregon Youth Conservation Corps Inc.; the fastest-growing areas in Oregon, and includes some of the Commission Member, Grant County Commission on Children & state's most resource-dependent communities. Families; Policy Committee Member, Oregon Fiscal Choices Project; Committee Member, Oregon Transportation Policy Eastern and southern Oregonians deserve a Congressman who Committee; Committee Member, Oregon Aeronautics Advisory can bring those diverse elements of our district together,and rep- Committee;Vice Chairman,John Day Basin Watershed Council; resent there mell in Washington, D.C. Chairman, Monument Soil and Water.Conservation District;Vice As columnist Russell Sadler recently wrote: Chairman, Oregon Soil and Water Conservation Commission; Member,Grant County Farm Bureau "The 2nd District needs a genuine independent from east of the DEFENDING THE WEST Cascades who recognizes the pragmatic needs of the wheat growers and cattlemen who underpin the Old West economy of When my grandparents, Pat Campbell and Katherine O'Brien Eastern Oregon.It needs an independent who can still represent Campbell, made the tough trip from Ireland to Eastern Oregon the growing tourism,recreation,food processing and manufactur- nearly 100 years ago,they came with an expectation that if they ing that underpins Eastern Oregon's diversified New West worked hard,our family would prosper. economy."(Medford Mail Tribune,March 9, 1998) Although my grandparents were young when they came to this I have the background, the experience and the ability to be the. country,their expectations have become realities,and I am grate- kind of independent Congressman that the Second District needs ful.They taught me the benefits of hard work and the value of and deserves. being a vital part of your community. Throughout my career,as a rancher,a businessman,and a pub- I was raised on a family ranch near Kimberly and attended lic servant, I have worked to bring people together to find schools in Monument.After living away from Eastern Oregon for solutions to our challenges. That's how we do things in rural a short while, my wife Karen and I were fortunate enough to be Oregon--we're practical,independent people who work together able to come back to Grant County to raise our children. for the good of our communities. We are luckier than some.Our district is heavily rooted in agricul- That's what I'll do as your Member of Congress. ture and timber, but our chief export seems to be our children.In On May 19,vote for much of rural Oregon, opportunities to make a living in the com- KEVIN CAMPBELL munity in which you were raised have become rare. In order to an Independent Democrat make ends meet, many have been forced to pull up their roots, for Congress in the Second District leaving family and friends behind. It's all the more frustrating because much of the dislocation has (This information furnished by Campbell for Congress.) been a result of decisions made by people from outside rural Oregon, including rulemakers from far-off Washington, D.C. We need to find ways to strengthen and preserve the integrity of our communities.We must protect,retain,and attract jobs that will stay here.We need to rekindle the dream that my grandparents 34 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates Representative in Congress 2ND DISTRICT ELLEN THE PATH TO PEACE WEDUM (Excerpts from an Opinions Editorial written by the candidate and s published in the January 12, 1998 Klamath Falls Herald and News.) ma Democrat The conflict in the Persian Gulf dominated the news for months- at the beginning of 1991.Scenes of death and destruction and the k, OCCUPATION: spectacular performance of US soldiers and their high-tech Community volunteer; equipment riveted the attention of millions of Americans. summer pool However,wars are old news on this planet.Men,women and chit manager,Wagon dren have been getting killed and maimed in wars for thousands Trail Ranch. of years. Wars create winners and losers, victors and victims. OCCUPATIONAL They have never produced a lasting peace, as the Gulf War has BACKGROUND: demonstrated. project engineer, It is overpopulation and accompanying economic pressures scientist,mother. that create the climate in which wars flourish.The good news is EDUCATIONAL that our technology has given us the means to eliminate over s BACKGROUND: population by use of safe and effective means of birth control. m Primary and Women now have the "Pill,"safe legal abortions, accurate over- " secondary schooling the-counter pregnancy tests, and, thanks to the Clinton , Frederick, Maryland; administration, they will soon have access to mifepristone m Ph.D,physical (RU486).There is even some research being done on contracep- �, s� chemistry, Purdue tives for men. -• University. But although our government prides itself on "smart bombs" PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:none. that can be guided from thousands of feet in the air to find and CONGRESS enter a door into a military bunker, the Congressional branch, ELLEN WEDUM FOR HC 76 BOX CO under Republican control, is trying to turn back the clock on the use of modern birth control methods. LA PINE,OR 97739 Instead of birth control, "Disaster control" of populations, (541)536-1330 utilizing famine and disease,seems to be their preferred method. echemph @coinet.com In 1968,when the world population was 3.5 billion,10,000 people I want to represent YOU. Let me know what legislation YOU a day died of starvation and malnutrition-related causes.In 1989, think the 2nd Congressional District needs(it would also be nice the numbers were 5 billion and 40,000 deaths per day.Over half to receive your financial support).Here are a few of the issues I of these victims are infants and children under the age of six. am concerned about: Since 1989 we have ignored over 40,000 deaths per day from hunger.The information we already have shows us that when the RIGHT TO PRIVACY population doubles to ten billion, there will be 600,000 needless Sexual harassment is a valid concern, but only a person's death every day, 365 days a year. Carol Bellamy of UNICEF spouse should have the right to question that person's faithful- points out, "Those malnourished children who do survive often ness. If the First Lady is satisfied, Mr. Starr should be too. We don't grow well.....They have more frequent and severe bouts of need a Constitutional Amendment that protects the right to illness....and very bad intellectual development." Both a lack of privacy of all citizens,including our public officials. iodine in the diet of pregnant mothers,and a lack of iron in the diet NO MORE INCOME TAX of their children can cause mild to"profound"mental retardation. We can balance the budget better, and cut out one more If present conditions continue, the world's population will intrusive government bureaucracy, by switching to a national "stabilize"at around thirteen billion."Stabilize" means that there sales tax.Pay as you go! No more forms to prepare! Of course, would be about 1.6 million deaths by"Disaster control"every day. essentials such as food and home energy costs should be The total number of deaths would equal the number of births,and excluded.What should be INCLUDED,however,is a tiny 1%sales the world population would no longer increase. Is this a price,in tax on all stock and bond transactions.Over Fifteen Billion Dollars needless deaths and stunted lives,that we are willing to pay for in stocks and bonds are traded on Wall Street every business day. saying that human life, including fetal life, is sacred? Some This tax alone would generate well over 35 Billion dollars a year. people will say(under their breath),"Yes,because it's mostly little The elimination of income tax would strengthen the stock market brown-skinned kids that will suffer and die..." by removing the end-of-the-year investor jitters(there IS a reason If the life of every child born were precious to the world why the most severe market crashes occur in the fall...). community as well as sacred to God then it is possible that we BALANCE THE BUDGET without using Social Security as a would have no more wars.To paraphrase Alfred, Lord Tennyson, crutch. 'When shall the good of all be each one's rule, and universal peace lie like a shaft of light across the landT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM When will we stop sending the big spenders to Washington?I will work to introduce clean money (This information furnished by Ellen Wedum for Congress.) into our national campaigns. PRAYERFULLY PROCHOICE STRAIGHT BUT NOT NARROW 35 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information 3 F �lY e Sa„ Octagonal barn was located until 1940 near Lyons in Marion County. 1938 photo taken by Ben Maxwell courtesy of the Ben Maxwell Photography Collection, Salem Public Library. 36 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates Governor DAVE Library Funding - State Wide, State General Fund, Lottery, Donations. € FOLEY Equal Enforcement of Laws for All(No special treatment Double fines and jail time for those breaking Public Trust). Democrat Stop Federal Police Abuse of Power. Clean up Port of Portland (Cruise Ship in Alaska?), Illegal OCCUPATION: Property Condemnations. Use of other Local International Retired Airports we are paying for. OCCUPATIONAL Up-Date Environmental Laws (Protect Water Sheds, Change BACKGROUND: Mining Laws, Reforestation, Beach Access). On Air Alert Days, Held various positions shut down commercial trucking, unnecessary driving, airports. as a machinist and Nail Polluters,Air Shed Protection. maintenance engineer. Class Action Suit to Stop Oregon's$4.00 Illegal Disabled Tag Fee. Owned my own Get Oregon out of liquor business. a businesses. EDUCATIONAL Organ Donating Mandatory to Participate in Oregon Health Plan. ` BACKGROUND: No charge for donated Organs and Parts. Abernethy Grade License and insure bicycles. School;Benson High School;Portland Out of State People paying Oregon Income tax receive benefits in ;z State;Taught at Oregon that their taxes are paying for. Portland Community Open Primary elections. College. Remove all Hidden taxes. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:U.S.Army;Korean War. Review and Simplify ALL PERS Pension Rules. REASONS TO VOTE FOR DAVE FOLEY FOR GOVERNOR Oregon License Plates back to plain Yellow and Blue.Red Plates No sales tax for Oregon. I support a flat rate Income Tax.Ability for Violators to all Police Agencies to be placed on Vehicle when ticketed and impounded. Police to Pull Issued Plate and turn in. to pay. Stickers on Plates (Disabled, Privileged Parking, etc). Retain True NO FAULT INSURANCE-Pay at the Pump. Personal Plates. Truth about Air Bags, Anti Lock Brakes, Rear End accidents, Sexual preference not a crime, but a crime to discriminate Catalytic converters. Because use Of• Sell Mega-Mania Hall(Governor's Mansion). License Prostitution - Change laws to allow sex between con Will work for$1.00 per year plus expenses. senting adults.Cuts Court Costs. No more Political Appointments - State American Federation of Legalize all Drugs (Will cut crime and accessibility). Cuts Court State, County and Municipal Employees people to fill all non- Costs. elected positions. Remove the word INCUMBENT from ballots. State Salaries not to exceed five times Oregon Minimum Wage. Maximum of two elections every other year. Best High-School Seniors to be School Administrators their Car Crimes-felonies with stiffer fines and retribution. Senior year. More liberal use of Death Penalty-Eye for an Eye.Cut down on Shut down ODOT, turn Road Maintenance back to Counties. appeals and time. (Counties will Build,Maintain,and Police Roads of Commerce in State Agencies to be open two shifts. DMV, Police, Courts, Oregon per State Constitution). Share resources State Wide for Vehicle Inspections,etc. large projects.Monies saved from poor work,exorbitant and out- Create an Effective Consumer Protection Department with Real rageous contracts and consulting fees will more than pay for this and leave us with an economical and efficient road maintenance Clout. system State-Wide. L clean-up Qommunity Policing.Stop Knock&Talk, stopping No more Executive Privilege- People will be held liable for their vehicles without cause, inform people that police cannot search actions-Fired,Trial and go to Jail-Pay Retributions. house or vehicle without a warrant.People do not have to Give- No more travel at Tax Payer Expense.If people want to come to UP Freedoms for Illegal Search&Seizure. OREGON to see what's going on, it will be at their expense - No Road Blocks for Mass Stopping of traffic for any reason. Din-Din will be Dutch Treat. Police Will Not Carry&Use weapons other than Hand-held Pistols Stop building more Jails - Hot Bunk. Condemn Marriott Hotel - and 12 gauge shot guns.(We don't need High-Powered Rifles in House inmates with assets awaiting trial for White Collar Crimes General Use by Police).(For Safety reasons).A bullet from a long -make them pay for their stay,as well as any damage they would rifle will travel miles,not just yards as shotgun loads do. inflict on the property.Also rent space for US Government people As I have traveled about the State,I found out that many people, doing business at Federal Court House. Young,Old, Rich or Poor,all are arming themselves to the Teeth Homeless RV Parks.Let's get people off the streets for safety and because they all Fear Our Government much more than they fear health reasons. the criminals in our midst. Cyanide pills-for instant death through County Medical Examiner. I am the ONLY candidate to Offer a o...,,.s„i Wav Mrt of this Mess Eliminate the possibility of profiteering by anyone. and Get Govemmtent Off our Backs and Out of our Lives before No Frivolous Law Suits.Common sense requirement. our o i ty Fa omoletely Aoart. Equal Business Taxes. A lot of good people have Fought and Died to preserve S?�r WAX of Life, don't throw it away by turning our Country into a Police Drug Dealers out of County - Southern Mexico - $600.00 State $700.00 per year,also felons with more than one year to serve. This information furnished by Dave Foley.) Term limits(State Government).Stop all pensions,etc.for Elected Dave Foley has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Offices. Election under ORS 260.180. 37 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates Governor ---------- JOHN KITZHABER Democrat OCCUPATION: Governor OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Emergency Room �j Physician, Roseburg 1974-1988. EDUCATIONAL " BACKGROUND: Graduate, South ' Eugene High School, 1965;B.A., f Dartmouth College, r 1969;M.Q., University F 9 ........... of Oregon Medical • School, 1973. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:State Representative, 1979-1980;State Senator 1981-1993;Senate President 1985-93; Governor 1995-present. JOHN KITZHABER:LEADING OREGON INTOTHE 21st CENTURY We can trust John Kitzhaber to keep his word, both as a fellow Oregonian and as Governor:He has the vision to protect the best things about Oregon,while working to meet challenges which lie ahead. IMPROVING OREGON SCHOOLS John has fought hard for higher standards for our public schools. He has worked to ensure that communities make their own deci- sions about their children's education.And,John has advocated for tougher teaching standards,and for giving kids the,tools they need to succeed. FIGHTING FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES As Governor, John has made sure we built enough prisons to house our worst criminals.At the same time, he recognizes the need to attack crime where it starts by investing in prevention, especially with juveniles. INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE As author of the Oregon Health Plan,John has fought to provide health care for over 100,000 Oregonians a year.He will continue to fight to expand the Oregon Health Plan to students, pregnant women and children. SAVING OUR FISH AND STREAMS John helped develop innovative, cooperative efforts to save Oregon's salmon and steelhead. He has worked closely with farmers, cattlemen, anglers and environmentalists to create a truly Oregon approach to clean water and fish habitat. DOING WHAT'S RIGHT FOR OREGON "Let us not forget that if we work together, no dream lies beyond our grasp. Let us each do our part to ensure that the state of Oregon and the community of Oregon remain,for us and for our children,the best place in the world to live" --John Kitzhaber (This information furnished by John Kitzhaber.) John Kitzhaber has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. 38 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Democratic Candidates Governor PAUL DAMIAN By registering as a Democrat; I qualified as a candidate for governor by paying$100 and filling out a form.As a Democratic ` WELLS candidate for governor I am entitled to a full page in the primary y.d .g. voter's pamphlet for$300,and I was able to qualify as a candidate in March. If I had chosen to run as an Independent candidate Democrat instead,state law allows me to pay the$100 and fill out the form only after I collect nearly 15,000 signatures.Furthermore, I could OCCUPATION: not turn these signatures in until 15 days after the primary elec Student. tion. Roughly 3 months after the major party candidates for the same office declare as candidates. OCCUPATIONAL There is nothing equal, open or fair about elections in BACKGROUND: Electrical Engineer Oregon. If you allow a political party or a coalition of parties to manipulate the election process, eventually there is no point in ' EDUCATIONAL having an election. Without the pressure of alternative candi BACKGROUND: dates,there is no reason for the major party candidates to mod !• fi BSEE Purdue erate their political position to win votes. It is much easier to University 1984. smear the other candidate and win by default. 5 MSECE Graduate If any third party or independent candidate runs a success Student Portland State ful campaign despite the unfair election laws,.the laws are rewrit ` i Universty. ten.The American party qualified as a major party in 1992 and PRIOR would have been eligible for a state conducted primary.It was a GOVERNMENTAL small party,but it would have grown with the state subsidies allot EXPERIENCE:None. ted to major parties.Unfortunately,Democrats and Republicans in the legislature quietly changed the election laws to deny major I'm am not a Democrat. party status.That's how it works. I'm an independent voting rights advocate from Newberg, Refuse to sit at the back of the bus OR, and my statement that follows concerns open elections and I'm not advocating we outlaw Democrats and Republicans, the civil rights of Independent voters and candidates. If you are but I am demanding free and open elections.State funding and not an independent voter or if you simply don't care about these involvement in the major political party primaries are violations of issues,skip my statement because it will be of no interest to you. both the Oregon and US constitutions and should be abolished. The Big Tent Approach Instead,the state should conduct a single nominating election for ays tried to each office with the top two candidates facing a runoff in the I have never voted party line.Instead, I have alw vote for the best candidate regardless of party affiliation. For general election. years l have split my ticket in the general election. I have even This is the fourth time I have run for statewide office and the voted for 3rd party candidates when the major party candidates third time I have used the voter's pamphlet to protest Oregon's were unacceptable. (I live in the first US Congressional District unfair elections.I don't like being thought of as the town fool,but and twice had to choose between Furse and Witt in the last 4 1 know nothing is going to change until someone stands up and years.) refuses to sit down until the right to vote is respected.I need your When I started voting almost 20 years ago,there was a great vote on election day. Without the support of other voters, I'm deal of overlap between the Republican and Democratic parties. standing here alone;and they will continue to ignore or evade this They called it a"Big Tent"approach to party politics.These days issue. there just aren't any centrist candidates running for statewide or (This information furnished by The Keel.) federal office anymore, and the overlap between the two major Paul Damian Wells has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this parties has completely evaporated. As a result, I have found Primary Election under ORS 260.180. myself voting not for the best candidate,but voting for deadlock. Voting for deadlock I vote Democrat for governor and president, and I vote ` Republican for US and Oregon House seats. In the past I voted Republican for Senate seats as well but I don't want them to win enough seats to override a veto.This insures the two sides will block each other.The Democrats can't enact any new spending programs and they are stuck fixing the programs we already have. Republicans,on the other hand,cannot enact socially regressive legislation or gut our environmental laws. I don't like voting for deadlock.It isn't a good way to choose a government, but I don't know what else to do.The two major parties are ripping this country in two and either party in complete control would be disastrous in the long run.The election process was designed to prevent situations just like this. Either most vot- ers have adopted extreme political views or something has gone terribly wrong with our elections. I don't believe voters have changed at all.Most of us still have centrist political views. Election law based on a Separate but Equal Doctrine In 1972, the Supreme Court handed down a decision in a case known as Jenness vs Fortson that virtually eliminated the first amendment and free elections in this country.The court ruled that state governments could establish election procedures for major parties separate from those of other candidates as long as the procedures were substantially equal. 39 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet-Democratic Candidates State Representiative 54TH DISTRICT ELLI WORK Democrat OCCUPATION:Small Business Owner, Blueprinting;Officer, Oregon Army National Guard OCCUPATIONAL Y BACKGROUND: Executive Director, Non-Profit Corporation;19-year i s s US Armed Forces Veteran frig EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Central Oregon Community College; University of Maryland;Regents College,BA Program.Graduate, Officer Candidate School(1990);Graduate,Officer Basic Course (1991) PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Member, Oregon Community Service Commission, 1996-Present; United States Armed Forces, 1978-Present COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:Member, Central Oregon Builder's Association; Member, Conservation Fund; Member, Oregon Women's Political Caucus;Chief Petitioner,Tax Justice Initiative Independent Thinker!Independent Voice! We have an opportunity to send a hard-working, solutions- oriented Central Oregonian to Salem: Elli Work. She's not a politician.She's not a lawyer. Elli is a small business owner and an officer in the Oregon Army National Guard.She works closely with many community-based organizations dedicated to protecting and improving our quality of life.She believes the strength of our communities lies in: • supporting our schools, • protecting our land • reinvesting in parks, roads and transportation services. Elli will work to remove the roadblocks that keep working families from succeeding.That means changing the two-tier, Oregon tax system that heavily favors wealthy corporations.Right now,wage earners, small businesses, students and the elderly are paying the lion's share of taxes in Oregon. Elli thinks that's wrong and that corporations should pay their fair share. Loismae Benson,Senior Citizen Leader: "Elli Work is conscious of the heavy burden of taxes on Oregonians. We can streamline our budget without shortchanging our citizens.Elli will work for this." Sending Elli Work to Salem will guarantee that we have a sleeves- up, hard-working, effective woman of integrity representing us. She'll be the strong voice in Salem we deserve. It's time for WORK. ELLI WORK! Contact Elli Work at 541-385-3084 or by e-mail at ElectElli @aol.com. And please vote for Elli Work on May 19th. Thank you! (This information furnished by Committee to elect Elli Work.) Elli Work has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. 40 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information District Map ( DISTRICTS HOUSE _ K- ] 1000 RIVER -- wASCO TyBh CONGRESSIONAL 2 1 Valley 216 Maupin y O 197 Wapinitia ---- A C 0 Shaniko S Y Y '`J 218 . 26 -- Antelope Warm Springs 0 F R S 0 NW J E F ; MADRAS llletoli uS JEFFERSON CROOK Culver i I 20 55 Redmond —_ Sisters 126 20 97 20 N BEND 20 54 Brothers D E S C H U T E La Pine OESCNUTES OESCNUTES _---_—_—KLAMATH I LAKE 1 //nom/^♦�\A\N - I LEGEND _ HOUSE JEFFERSON & DESCHUTES DISTRICT DISTRICT BOUNDARY M HOUSE DISTRICT NUMBER COUNTIES i °Ajr —- COUNTY BOUNDARY 41 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Commissioner of the i Bureau of Labor and tries MIKE Mike will create better training opportunities for our children, M s ' FAHEY especially young women and minorities. Public/Private partner- ships with schools,labor organizations and businesses can work ss.' together to offer training programs,with no taxpayer dollars used. F� Nonpartisan The result: Better trained workers, smaller class sizes and a i. stronger connection between our schools and the workplace. OCCUPATION:State Mike Fahey for Commish... Representative; Educating Workers and Employers Executive Secretary, One of the key roles of the Labor Commissioner is to help edu Pacific Coast Marine cate businesses about their responsibilities under Oregon law. s° Carpenters District Council; ike Fahey will expand educational programs so representatives cil;Director, from the bureau go directly to small businesses to educate Bank;Carpenters Boar Food employers and employees about their rights and responsibilities. Board Member, P Delaunay Family of "My goal as Labor Commissioner will be to improve our service Services Agency; to small business, making sure they understand their rights and �s .; Board Member, responsibilities under Oregon law. I want to help businesses Labor's Community before they get in trouble...and that means reaching out to them:' Service Agency, Inc. ---Mike Fahey OCCUPATIONAL Mike Fahey for Commish... BACKGROUND. Protecting Oregon Workers Executive Secretary, Led the fight to keep our voter-approved minimum wage from Metal Trades Council being rolled back. of Portland; Financial Secretary and Business Manager, Shipwrights Local 611; Executive Board Member, Northwest Strongly supported family medical leave to help families deal Oregon Labor Council;Journeyman Shipwright Carpenter with medical emergencies without fear of losing their jobs. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Roosevelt High School; Will work to protect workers from civil rights violations. Portland State University GED;George Meany Center for Labor Mike Fahey for Commish... Studies Coursework;Lewis and Clark College Labor Law Course; Endorsed by Workers and Businesses Hupter College Courses PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:State Representative, MAR-COM, Inc.*Cascade General Vice-chair Labor Committee, Commerce Committee and Sub- Oregon Nurses Association*Oregon State Fire Fighters Cncl. committee on Economic Development, Energy and Environment Oregon AFL-CIO and many al its affiliates Committee; Hanford Waste Board; Multnomah Count Ex PO Portland Rainbow Coalition Advisory Board y p Assoc.of Western Pulp and Paper Workers,OR Area Council Pacific NW District Council of Carpenters To Train Educate and Protect Oregon School Employees Association That's the Job of Oregon's Labor Commissioner Joint Council of Teamsters#37*Portland Metal Trades Mike Fahey Was Born for this Job OPEU*UFCW Local 555 A native Oregonian, Mike Fahey founded the Shipwrights Mike Fahey for Commish... Apprenticeship Program, directs the Carpenters Food Bank and Endorsed by Democrats and Republicans served as vice-chair of the House Labor Committee.So when it comes to training, and Senator Lenn Hannon* Representative Kitty Piercy 9, g protecting Oregon workers, Representative Dan Gardner*Representative Lee Beyer Mike Fahey has the skills and background to get the job done right. Mike Fahey for Commish... Mike Fahey for Commish... Train Educate and Protect Oregon Workers... Finding Common Ground Between Workers and Employers Finding Common Ground Between Workers and Employers "We need a Labor Commissioner who can earn the trust of both As Labor Commissioner, I'll improve programs that train our workers and employers...someone who can find common round workers, educate workers and employers about their rights and bug responsibilities and protect Oregonians from unfair wage prac to avoid the problems that cause labor shortages and business failures:" tices and discrimination. ---Mike Fahey I'll do this by finding common ground between workers and their In 1985, Mike Fahey helped stop massive layoffs at Oregon employers.That's what I do best:' shipyards by negotiating an agreement between workers and Mike Fahey employers.The result:Over 4000 Oregon jobs saved. Mike Fahey for Commish... Mike Fahey for Commish... Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries Training Oregon Workers (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Mike Fahey Mike Fahey helped start the Shipwrights Apprenticeship Program, Commissioner of Labor and Industries.) putting young people to work in family wage jobs. As Mike Fahey has not agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Commissioner, Fahey will work to initiate apprenticeship pro-Election under ORS 260.180. grams in the areas of high-technology, home health and agriculture. Mike also worked with Roosevelt High's School to Work Program, giving young people the chance to learn skills that lead to good jobs. 42 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Commissioner of the Bureau of labor and I RE-ELECT JACK ROBERTS JACK A Proven Record of Fighting for Oregon Farmers ROBERTS Jack fought.the 1996 fencing initiative that would have killed good-paying jobs and devastated Oregon's family farmers and Nonpartisan ranchers by requiring them to spend millions to fence-off their land OCCUPATION: In The Mail&At The Polls Commissioner of VOTE FOR JACK ROBERTS Labor&Industries (This information furnished by Re-elect Jack Roberts Committee.) OCCUPATIONAL Jack Roberts has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary BACKGROUND: Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because Lane County an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has Commissioner 1989- exceeded the applicable spending limit. 1994;Attorney 1980- s,�° 1989 " EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: f,9, University of Oregon, Journalism degree; University of Oregon School of Law,J.D.; New York School of Law,Masters of Law in Taxation PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed Lane County Commissioner in 1989; Elected in 1990; Re-Elected in 1992;Elected Board Chair in 1991 RE-ELECT JACK ROBERTS Oregon's Respected Commissioner of Labor&Industries "Today the Bureau of Labor&Industries is more efficient and more effective than it was four years ago.And I am proud of our accomplishments in expanding family leave,reducing wasteful spending and making it easier for thousands of Oregon teenagers to find jobs:' --Jack Roberts RE-ELECT JACK ROBERTS A Proven Record of Fighting for Oregon Families Jack brought Democrats and Republicans together to expand Oregon's family leave law to allow 125,000 more Oregon parents to stay home with a new child or sick family member Jack fought the long-arm of IRS when it tried to take$3 million from the state job security fund that helps workers and their fam- ilies get a paycheck when they lose a job because a company goes out of business or an employer skips town RE-ELECT JACK ROBERTS A Proven Record of Cutting Wasteful Spending Jack saved Oregon taxpayers millions by actually cutting his own agency budget by $2 million, reducing the number of employees by 20%and eliminating an entire layer of administration Jack convinced the legislature and Governor Kitzhaber to pro- duce long-overdue surveys of state government contracts to ensure that taxpayers are not spending too much on government construction projects RE-ELECT JACK ROBERTS A Proven Record of Protecting Oregon Jobs&Workers Jack eliminated pages of red-tape and paperwork making it easier for thousands of Oregon teenagers to find full and part- time jobs.And this year there are more people than ever before learning new job skills in Oregon apprenticeship programs -- a 30%increase in four years Jack improved enforcement of state civil rights laws, reducing the number of frivolous claims while actually increasing awards for those with legitimate claims 43 f Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction `kk RON THERE ARE TWO KEY FACTORS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER k , ADAMS WHEN CASTING YOUR VOTE FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IN OREGON Nonpartisan THOSE FACTORS ARE 1.DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE 1; OCCUPATION: 2.THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL Chair, Undergraduate ram P 9 RON ADAMS IS INDEPENDENT: Business ro , Marylhurst College; r The Superintendent position is constitutionally non-partisan. E Program Director, Ron has proven his ability to work effectively with all parties Telecommunications and the Governor's office in a truly artisan manner on & Information y non P Management a variety of issues. a4 Each of the past three legislative sessions Ron has stood up �q k, Program, Marylhurst k College;Instructor, to his Republican leadership and demanded more funding �' s for public education.Each time lie has been successful while Strategic . x k f retaining the respect of his colleagues. Management;State Ron is not so firmly associated with one party that it will Representative, impact his ability to build appropriate coalitions. District 27. RON ADAMS IS QUALIFIED: OCCUPATIONAL Ron has chosen a career in education. He runs a budget, BACKGROUND: creates curriculum, hires faculty, advises students, and 1982-1987 VR AT&T teaches. The Superintendent job requires these kinds of Intelliserve(wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T;1960-1981 Pacific qualifications in addition to a desire to serve. Northwest Bell Telephone, District Marketing Manager, other His experience and degrees are in business and education. management positions. This combined background will be ideal in leading the EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Masters, Marylhurst College; Department of Education into the twenty-first century. BS, Portland State;West Linn High School. Ron has written crucial information technology legislation, chairs the Legislature's Technology Committee, and is PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 1993-Present, State Director of the Telecommunications & Information Representative; 1993-Present, Board, Oregon Youth Management Specialty at Marylhurst College. Our educa- Conservation Corps; Governor's Task Force for the Western tional success in Oregon will be aided by information tech- Governor's University; (Legislative Committees: Chair – Joint nology.Ron will provide leadership in this critical area. Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology; Revenue and School Funding; Ways & Means, OREGON HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ELECT A TRULY Education Sub-committee;Children and Families;Commerce.) QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL AS ITS NEXT SUPERINTENDENT OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS: Board, West PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Linn Chamber of Commerce;Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce; LETS TAKE THAT OPPORTUNITYI School District Character Education Task Force;West Linn Lions; THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE FOR RON ADAMS Emmanuel Presbyterian Church;Kids Soccer Coach. "THE FOUNDATION OF A STATE IS (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Ron Adams.) THE EDUCATION OF IT'S YOUTH:" Ron Adams has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary (Churchill Hall, Southern Oregon University.)TH." Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because g an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has The Superintendent of Public Instruction must lead an education exceeded the applicable spending limit. agenda that results in a quality education for all of Oregon's youth. Kids don't get a second chance at primary, or middle, or high school. Our children don't have the luxury of waiting a few years or even a few months.It is their turn and,together,we must make it happen. Most Oregonians have a public education,and in Oregon it was a pretty good public education. A quality education includes progress toward the standards outlined in the 21st Century Education Act.And,it includes technology.The ability to compete for jobs in the 21st Century will necessitate personal information technology skills far beyond those we normally use today. Our schools understand this need, but they don't always have the support to make it happen. Ron is a product of Oregon schools and has two sons in West Linn Schools.Their needs are not abstract to him.He works with them on their homework. He visits their teachers and he and Barbara play an active role in their schools. Ron Adams may not spend more money on this race than his opponents. The important decision for voters is whether they are involved in an election,or an auction of the Superintendent's position. 44 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction JACK B. them with skills to enable them to become lifelong learners. Our schools need to equip teachers with the tools necessary to BRAY properly teach students and instate assessment plans that have been collaboratively developed by school officials,teachers, and parents to insure that students are able to demonstrate needed gg Nonpartisan p competencies. �� .,.. OCCUPATION: This perception is based on thirty-eight years of experience as Educational a teacher and educational administrator.Experience that afforded Consultant me the opportunity to teach in virtually every grade from kinder garten through college. Experience gained in school administra tion as an elementary and secondary vice principal and principal, 1 OCCUPATIONAL y y BACKGROUND: fiscal services and personnel director, and district and county Classroom Teacher superintendent of schools. Experience as Division Chair of an (K-12) 11 years; education program at the college level.Experience in educational sf consulting that has led to researching and studying issues and Educational Administration(K-12) programs currently crucial to quality education in our schools. 19 years;Division Educational administrative experiences that bring leadership to Chair;Director, the position so sorely needed at this time in Oregon. afr Teacher Education Today, education encompasses more than mere transference Program;Associate of information and skills to students. It is challenged with the Professor, Education purpose to prepare individuals more fully for life in society.The Supervisor, Student information, skills, and habits we wish to instill in students are -, Teaching(College/ those that will aid them in becoming more productive members in University)4 years; society, one with a vast array of pressing problems further com- Educational Consultant 8 years. plicated by a rapidly changing social and cultural environment. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Linfield College; California In order to become your next Superintendent of Public State University, Fresno: B.A. Education; California State Instruction, I need your help. I appeal to you to look beyond the University, Fresno; M.A. Administration-Supervision; Laurence .personalities of the candidates seeking the position. Instead, University,Santa Barbara;Ph.D.Educational Administration examine carefully the professional qualifications and administra- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:County Superintendent tive experience required to fulfill the broad responsibilities of the of Schools, Sierra County, California;Budget Committee, Bandon position.By taking the time to do this before you cast your ballot, SD 54,Bandon,Oregon. I am confident that you will vote to join with me and share my vision for creating an educational system for the 21 st Century that Since 1991, the state has been in an era of imminent crisis truly will be"Education ygld_r M for a change." regarding the quality of education.After seven years,the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of (This information furnished by Committee To Elect Bray Superintendent of Education has struggled to implement the state's plan for public Public Instruction.) education, one that was designed to make a stronger commit- Jack B.Bray has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary ment to academic excellence. Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has Public schools and education remains to be the overwhelming exceeded the applicable spending limit. choice as the most important issue in our state. And, as we approach the 21st Century, concern about the future of our pub- lic schools has spread beyond the electorate having school-aged children, to others throughout our state.The crisis in education remains as many of our children continue to fall between the cracks as schools desperately seek state leadership to provide workable solutions for major dilemmas such as:adequate school funding equity; making schools safe for students; deteriorating school facilities;local control and autonomy for schools to change and implement mandated standards of Oregon's Education Act; downsizing or elimination of valued curriculum programs in schools;recruitment and retention of quality teachers and admin- istrators; and the high dropout rate of middle school and high school students. There are no simple solutions to these and other concerns crit- ical to our state's public schools.But the process must start with leadership.Leadership with a sound understanding of the process of learning, a vision of what our schools need to do to institute academic excellence,and a deep commitment to putting kids first in education.One that is broad-based and begins with a process of developing a partnership with the governor, state legislators, professional education association leaders, and concerned citi- zens in the state.Bipartisan,collegial,and participatory manage- ment concepts will be utilized to mend fences and build bridges to bring about lasting support and involvement. My vision for Oregon education is to implement a system that raises academic excellence in partnership with families and their involvement in education.One that ensures a safe learning envi- ronment for all students.Our children deserve schools with qual- ity instructional programs with essential technology that equips 45 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Su erintendent of Public p Instruction STAN crime and its costs.It also enhances the quality of life for those who stay in school and helps them reach their goals. U BONN • Students: Students must be offered our best, and in turn be E asked to put to use what they've learned. x Nonpartisan STAN BUNN WILL GET MORE OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS x STAN BUNN WILL WORK TO FUND SCHOOLS FIRST OCCUPATION: Small business owner; STAN BUNN WILL WORK FOR SMALLER CLASS SIZES community lawyer STAN BUNN WANTS DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS REMOVED s OCCUPATIONAL FROM THE CLASSROOM n ' BACKGROUND: i; STAN BUNN WILL GET SCHOOLS BACK TO BASICS jl Adjunct professor, THROUGH EDUCATION REFORM George Fox College; Farmer;State Senator Stan Bunn is a uniquely qualified leader:He is knowledgeable, EDUCATIONAL skilled, hard-working, resourceful, committed to education, and <' an individual who will lead with integrity. That's why Oregon's BACKGROUND: leaders urge you to vote for Stan Bunn! Dayton public schools; Willamette University, "In the entire field of candidates for Superintendent of Public B.A., Economics; Instruction, Stan Bunn stands out as the candidate who is best Willamette University qualified to effectively lead the Department of Education. I sup- Law School port and endorse his candidacy." (cum laude),J.D. -Norma Paulus PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chair, Oregon Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction Government Ethics Commission;Chair, Education Committee of Legislative Ways and Means; Vice-Chair, Senate Education "Stan Bunn has been a leader for funding education in Oregon. Committee; State Senator; State Representative; Chair, Health He will be an outstanding Superintendent of Public Instruction" and Human Servibes Committee; Trade and Economic -Brady Adams,Grants Pass Development Committee; Agriculture and Natural Resources President,Oregon State Senate Committee "Stan Bunn has shown outstanding leadership for education. EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION:GETTING THERE From discipline in the classroom to funding our schools, he gets TOGETHER! results." Stan Bunn knows the importance of dynamic leadership in -Dee Cox,Retired Superintendent , reaching the goal of excellence in education, and doing it in the West Linn-Wilsonville Schools way that will work:together!! "I support Stan's efforts for class size reduction.I know he's the Stan's commitment to education has benefited Oregon stu- kind of person who gets the job done!" dents for years,and he has been honored for that commitment: -Larry Saunders,Teacher,McMinnville Schools • 1998 Endorsed by the Oregon School Boards Association in. the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction "...he has a level head, a good deal of legislative and leader- ship experience, and he's the kind of thoughtful, collaborative 1995 Recognition from Oregon Head Start Association for efforts on behalf of Oregon Pre-Kindergarten Program person who gets the most out of those around him:' • 1993 Oregon Community College Association Howard Cherry -Lake Oswego Review,May 16, 1996 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Oregon Community Colleges "...In 11 years as a legislator, Bunn has honed a reputation as • 1993 American Vocational Teachers Association Award of Merit a bright,compassionate and principled lawmaker.:' .(one of two in the Nation) The Eugene Register-Guard,March 25, 1991 • 1992 Oregon Professional Technical Development Association "...Stan Bunn, the Newberg lawyer who has earned his repu- Award of Merit tation as one of Oregon's most thoughtful and decent public • 1992 Selected as Oregon Library Association Legislator of the officials:' Year • 1991 Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Award -The Oregonian,May 15, 1996 for Outstanding Contribution to Oregon Education for the year We ask for your vote for STAN BUNN for Superintendent 1991 of Public Instruction!! • 1987 Oregon School for the Deaf award for service to hearing impaired children (This information furnished by.Oregonians for Better Education.) Stan Bunn has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Stan recognizes those who are already working for excellence Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because in education: an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has • Parents: Stan is a father who knows the deep concern of exceeded the applicable spending limit. parents for quality education for their children.He recognizes the impact parents have on their child's school success. • Teachers:Stan honors the key role teachers play in preparing youth for the future, for work and for life, and in implementing change in their own schools and classrooms. • Community: Involved citizens and local school boards con- tinue to play a vital role in education.Stan shares communities' concerns about juvenile crime and knows that strengthening schools and cutting school drop-out rates reduces juvenile 46 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction MARGARET CARTER:' dpi; ll�i�p, MARGARET BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER. CARTER As a Representative,Margaret Carter earned a reputation for get- ting people to work together for the common good -- labor and Nonpartisan management, urban and rural, Democrats and Republicans. "Margaret Carter has a history of bringing people together. OCCUPATION: She is able to blend the political process with the practical real Community college ities of education" Barbara Ross,Corvallis counselor and faculty School Board member �. member. "Margaret Carter understands the concerns of rural school OCCUPATIONAL districts.She is an education leader for the whole state:" BACKGROUND: Marc Kane z Rural music teacher. Klamath Falls g>, Reading teacher, Albina School. "Margaret Carter is one of those rare leaders who inspires Counselor and faculty excellence and cooperation in others:' member, Portland State Representative Lee Beyer Community College, Springfield 1973 present. MARGARET CARTER: A REMARKABLE LEADER EDUCATIONAL ? � As a State Representative, Margaret Carter helped create a per � § B.S.CKROND Elementary manent Head Start in Oregon and helped found the Oregon Education, Portland State University. Master's in Education Youth Conservation Corps. She was chief sponsor of the Oregon Workforce 2000 Act, bringing.technology learning cen- Psychology,Oregon State University. ters into Oregon communities.Margaret served as Vice Chair of PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon State the House Education Committee.She also served on Revenue Representative, 1985 - present. Vice-chair, House Education; and School Finance and helped balance the state's budget as a member, Revenue and School Finance, Joint Ways and Means member of Ways and Means. Committees. "Margaret Carter understands how children learn and the chal- COMMUNITY SERVICE: American Red Cross, Board of lenges teachers face.She knows how our schools work." Directors; Meals on Wheels; Emanuel Hospital Foundation, for- Bob Shook, Beaverton mer Board, member; Governor's Task Force on Pregnancy and School Board member Substance Abuse;Governor's Council on Drugs and Alcohol "Margaret Carter has earned great respect for her work in MARGARET CARTER: education.I believe she is the most highly qualified candidate A LIFETIME COMMITTED TO EDUCATION for the job of State Superintendent:' Margaret Carter began her career as a music teacher in rural State Representative John Watt schools. She earned degrees in elementary education and Medford education psychology,and worked as a reading teacher.With MARGARET CARTER: remarkable energy, she raised nine children and took an active A POSITIVE VOICE FOR EDUCATION role in the community.As a mother, Margaret always made edu- cation a top priority. As an educator and counselor, she has "The greatest gift we can give our grandchildren is a topnotch helped thousands of young people. school system.Margaret Carter will provide the hard work and inspiration we need to achieve this goal" "Carter has a reputation for caring about children..." Oregon State Council for Senior Citizens Wilsonville Spokesman,December 10, 1997 "It's time we started talking about what's working in "Margaret Carter is a mother, teacher and supporter of education. What we need is a =itive voice for schools,who has the best interests of our children, teachers, education and that's Margaret Carter." families and communities at heart.' Jody Daniels Fischer,Woodburn Edna Hicks, Portland School Board member Teacher ELECT MARGARET CARTER. "Carter...is very concerned about the American family and A LIFETIME SPEAKING OUT FOR EDUCATION education and keeping kids safe." The Oregonian,November 7, 1994 (This information furnished by Friends of Margaret Carter.) "Margaret Carter is a lady who has been in a classroom.She Margaret Carter has not agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this knows how children learn. She knows what we need from, Primary Election under ORS 260.180. Salem is not more regulation,but more inspiration." Arnold Coe, Baker Citly School Superintendent MARGARET CARTER: RECOGNIZED FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS March of Dimes, 1987 Woman of Achievement League of Women Voters, 1995 Distinguished Service Award Oregon Community College, 1995 Outstanding Service Award Oregon Commission for Women, 1997 Woman of Achievement Oregon Alzheimer Association, 1997 Public Service Award 47 s' Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates 0 Superintendent of Public Instruction , VERN I led the successful opposition to a 1973 referendum which would have destroyed that local control.Unfortunately the recent COOK passage of Measures 5 and 47 has gone a long way towards the same end by restricting our ability to provide the revenues needed Nonpartisan for K through 12 and community colleges and by centralizing t ' school finance at the state level. OCCUPATION: It is an anomaly that in these years of great general prosperity Attorney in both Oregon and the United States that we are financing our educational system as though we were in the middle of a great OCCUPATIONAL depression. BACKGROUND: Practice of Law As a member of the State Senate in 1979, I opposed the abo +; fifi2n of the elective office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, EDUCATIONAL I still oppose that change.We'need a Superintendent of Public BACKGROUND: Instruction who is not afraid to speak out for the education of our Gresham Union High children and for the advanced education of all of our people in a School, BA, Reed rapidly changing society. College, LLB, The keys to improved educational opportunity are adequate of Oregon School of Law financing at all levels, high quality teaching staff and motivated s parents and students.I oppose penalizing students for our failure ; PRIOR to provide them with excellent learning opportunities.Alternative GOVERNMENTAL schools are integral parts of our educational obligation. EXPERIENCE:State Representative, We, the people of Oregon, the Superintendent of Public 4 years,State Senator,20 years,City Judge, City Attorney Instruction, the legislature and the governor'must review our entire tax system and submit to the people constitutional amend THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE ments restoring local control and legislation providing adequate At the State legislative level and at the school board level new financing for our entire educational system. As your concepts have recently received great attention. The most fre- Superintendent of Public Instruction I will take the lead in that quently mentioned is'accountability'.It is the responsibility of the effort. Superintendent of Public Instruction both to provide leadership as if we are to maintain and improve our standard of living in the to the direction our educational system should go and to require 21st Century we must have educated leaders and a highly edu- compliance with legislative and administrative models given to the cated work force.We must provide equal educational opportuni- ;" office to administer. ties for all of our citizens.This will not happen unless we invest in 'Accountability'raises serious questions such as, a first class educational system at all levels. 1)Should we reduce class sizes in kindergarten through 12? Maintaining good Schools is our mot important statewide 2)Do we need to adopt a new system for evaluating teachers'and pmblic obligation This has been continuously recognized since administrators'competence and excellence? Oregon's admission to the union in 18+Ai 3)Are parents sufficiently encouraged to be involved in the I have the background, experience and training, based upon educational process? my long legislative service, to administer the laws governing our 4)Do we need to offer more special classes to those students school system. I know how to work with the members of the leg- ' who are not meeting required standards or who are disabled? islature who will make the important fiscal decisions affecting 5)Do we need to increase the use of computers and encourage education. 4 distance education and the use of the Internet? 1 want to be a part of the great future that lies ahead for all f 6)Since they have a stake in the outcome, shouldn't we involve Oregonians.I welcome your support. z those who do not have children attending any schools? 7)How much of the responsibility for success should be placed Sincerely, upon the students? Vern Cook We have been misled into believing that we can reduce taxes (This information furnished by Vern Cook.) and at the same time improve the quality of education.That is Vern Cook has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary probably not possible and at best is unlikely. I would like the Election unger ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because opportunity to help bridge the gap between student needs and an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has the concern of property owners and taxpayers. exceeded the applicable spending limit. t My qualifications for this office are as follows: My Occupation is that of a,lawyer in the private practice of law. I have served as a city judge, a city attorney and as a part time community college instructor. I am a graduate of the Gresham Union High School, Reed College, BA and I have a degree from the University of Oregon Law School I am currently serving as a m mb r of th Mt Hood CommUnity Colle,te Board of Directors I served for four years as a member A of the Oregon House of Representatives and for 20 years as a member of the Oregon State Senate. I have always been inter- ested in public service and in Oregon's educational system. i During my legislative service for three sessions I was 4 Chairman of the Senate Revenue and School Finance Committee I support local control of our primary and secondary school system as well a of our community college 48 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction ALAN • Reduce class size.Any parent or teacher can describe what an impact class size can have on a child's education.More and DEMEURERS more children with special needs are being placed in regular classrooms.These students require a large percentage of a NOntI teacher's time.By reducing class size we can assure our chil- e 11S811 dren will be getting more individualized attention from their teachers. OCCUPATION: s. Improve communication between the Department of Teacher Education,local school districts,classroom teachers and OCCUPATIONAL parents.Many of the educational reforms that have been tried BACKGROUND: over the years have not been as successful as they might have Teacher,Salem Keizer been because of poor communication between the Department School District, 1994 of Education and classroom teachers. Somewhere our corn –Present;Teacher, munication system has broken down and many teachers feel the have been left out.Communication is a vital step in edu �y Lake Elsinore Unified y ` < School District,Lake cational reform. Elsinore,California, Allow more students with special needs access to t 1989-1994 preschool and early intervention programs. Current research tells us that to have the best chances of making a EDUCATIONAL difference in the lives of children, it is imperative we reach out BACKGROUND: Master of Education, to them as early as possible. Some children come to school with problems so severe that even when they are diagnosed as Arizona State with a learning disability in kindergarten, it is sometimes too University, 1988; late to make the best interventions.We must have a statewide BA Spanish, Linfield College, 1984 program to seek out and provide help for students with special PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Testified before U.S. needs beginning at birth. Congress regarding health issues, 1996; Precinct . Insure equal access to education for all children regard- Committeeperson, 1988 less of race, native language, or economic background. FAMILY: Alan is married to Carmen deMeurers and is father to Regardless of how one feels about immigration policies of oor three children.Michelle,age 13,and Jeffrey,age 10,are enrolled state and nation, it is essential to remember we must never in public schools.Alex was born December 30, 1997. take out our frustrations on children.Children are the innocents of our society. Every child deserves love, the right to be safe, As Oregon's Superintendent of Public Instruction,my most impor- and the right to a meaningful education. tant job will be to lead the state's efforts in early childhood edu- cation through higher education so as to prepare a quality work- Begin Su erintendent of campaign Instruction,I will works increase force that is well equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. the public's awareness of a variety of educational issues.I will Oregon has adopted the monumental goal of providing the state tour the state,stopping in local schools and libraries,and read with the best-educated citizens in the nation by the year 2000.We to children of elementary school and preschool ages.My hope have made a start toward that goal but we still have a long way to is to expose children to good literature while helping to instill in go.Professional politicians have been trying to implement reforms them a love of books and reading.At the same time, I would for years with only limited success.Isn't it time we give the job of hope to reach out to the parents in attendance and encourage establishing educational changes in our schools to a highly them to read to their children on a daily basis.I would ask them trained professional teacher rather than to a professional to be supportive of their children's education, and to spend as bureaucrat? much quality time with their children as is humanly possible. Alan deMeurers is the teacher who can do the job.Alan has been After all, there is no greater gift we can ever give our children an elementary school teacher for the past ten school years. He than the gift of ourselves. understands the many challenges today's students, parents and Isn't it time we had a teacher and parent overseeing our teachers face.He is experienced and qualified for the job. public schools? In addition to being a teacher, Alan is also a parent. He has sat ELECT ALAN DEMEURERS on both sides of the desk at parent-teacher conferences. He SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION! understands the difficulties parents face in raising children in today's world.He knows it is imperative to have a strong partner- (This information furnished by Alan deMeurers.) ship between parents and schools for children to be successful in Alan deMeurers has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary our public classrooms. Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has As Superintendent of Public Instruction Alan deMeurers will exceeded the applicable spending limit. strive to: • Put children first.Our children are often forgotten in the poli- tics of education.In everything we do from the local classroom to the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction we must ask ourselves one important question: Is what we are doing best for kids?If the answer is no,we have no business doing it. This one question must become a litmus test for all educational policy. • Create a statewide consensus for assuring adequate fund- ing for our public schools. Parents and teachers need to know basic funding for education will be available without hav- ing to go through budget cutting meetings year after year. 49 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction ' WAYNE L. to make the extra effort to work with struggling teachers.School f boards would also be more focused in trying innovative FANNQ approaches to solve the problems they face. 3 FINISH THE JOB.The schools in Oregon have been in a state of Nonpartisan flux too long.We need to complete the reform efforts and adjust s as needed.Students,parents,and educators need a stable base OCCUPATION: from which to work.The best way to provide this is to complete Assistant Professor, the current reform efforts.With a little fine tuning (which would Oregon State include the removal of Outcome Based Education strategies) Universit I would finish the task that the Oregon Legislature has mandated ._ X for Oregon schools. OCCUPATIONAL LOCAL CONTROL.We must encourage and work toward more BACKGROUND: local control of school districts.Just as the needs of students in Distance Delivery Coordinator,Oregon Elgin will be different than the needs of students in Eugene,local school boards will have a better understanding of how to meet State University; those needs than the State Board of Education in Salem.Let the Instructor,Oregon state set the standards, and give the local boards more free- State University;High dom in how they meet the standards. School Instructor, Banks,Oregon;High •ENDORSEMENTS FOR WAYNE FANNO School Instructor, "As a State FFA Officer, a High School Agricultural Science and Springfield,Oregon; Technology Instructor, and as an OSU professor, Wayne has Natural Resource shown he has what it takes to educate Ore on's students." Specialist, Bureau of 9 Land Management; Mechanic; Owner-Operator, Custom Haying Gordon Galbraith,Specialist,Oregon Department of Education. Business. (retired) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Ph.D. in Education, Oregon "Wayne Fanno understands schools and he understands busi- State University; Masters of Education in Vocational Education, ness.He knows how to make the two work together." Oregon State University;Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Dr.Nancy Golden, Director, Administrator Licensure Program, Resource Economics, Oregon State University; Bachelor of University of Oregon. Science in Agricultural Education, Oregon State University; "Wayne has the moral and ethical strength to lead Oregon General Studies, Clackamas Community College; High School schools into the 21st Century, strength which is absolutely nec- Diploma, Estacada High School. essary if we are to see genuine educational reform:' PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None. Dr. Grant M. Tipton III, Associate Professor of Education, In 1846 A.R. Fanno crossed the Oregon Trail. He arrived in Western Baptist College. Oregon City and filed the 12th land claim in the Oregon Territory. WHO ARE YOU VOTING FOR? A teacher by profession, he was one of the first educators in the Politicians will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in the area.Just as my Great,Great,Grandfather undertook.a challenge month of May to drill their names into your head.They hope at the and an adventure to better himself and his family, I seek the chal- poll you will remember a name instead of whether they are qual- lenge of serving you, the Oregon citizens, as Superintendent of ified to do the job. Public Instruction. Instead, vote for an educator who has prepared'himself to pro- My decision to run for an elected office is not one I have taken vide the leadership needed to guide Oregon schools into the lightly.I am not a politician,but an educator.Teaching is not a next century.It's your vote.I only ask that you consider your deci- passing hobby, a mere job, or civic activity. It is my profession. I sion, and the future of Oregon's Educational System carefully. have spent my adult life improving myself in order to better serve Thank you. myself and my students.This election gives you,the voter,some clear and defined choices in candidates.I have listed major points (This information furnished by Wayne Fanno for Education Committee.) that are critical for preparing our students for the next century. Wayne L.Fanno has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary •HOW WE CAN IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has DEMAND BASIC SKILLS. An education goes beyond reading, exceeded the applicable spending limit. writing, and arithmetic. However, before we can teach higher order skills, students must be able to perform the basics. Every student leaving the first grade must be prepared to read,write and complete basic math functions.If we fail to invest in basic skills at the primary level, we will provide the same instruction year after year in remedial courses.You will pay for it in taxes, and students will pay in lost learning opportunities for years to come. COMPETITION.The greatest and most highly successful organi- zations in America were born and raised in an environment of competition.Our schools should be no different.On a competitive basis, school districts could be awarded a bonus (3% of their current operating budgets).The rewards would be based on per- formance in a wide variety of areas which could include academic standards, hours of parental/business partner involvement in classes, attendance, high quality Professional/Technical pro- grams and others. Rewards would be given to the highest scoring school,most improved schools,and all schools that met specific standards.These awards would encourage teachers to become more innovative, and would motivate administrators 50 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction JIM As State Superintendent,I will work to provide strong leadership ' while retaining open communication with schools and citizens. I HOWARD will conduct all functions of the office with utmost integrity and openness. Nonpartisan I am a strong advocate for K-12 education and I will regularly F speak throughout the State of Oregon to promote teamwork and �s cooperation between the schools and the communities. OCCUPATION: u Superintendent of Communication from this state office is essential to build and Public Schools, maintain the confidence of the communities for K-12 education. k McKenzie School I have strong public relations skills and the ability to work well with District No.6$, all segments of the school community. I will seek input from rep- resent � s 1997 = P resentatives of all geographic and socio economic areas o the r state. u a OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: My goal is to serve all residents fairly and equitably. Superintendent of Public Schools, (This information furnished by Jim Howard.) x Pleasant Hill School Jim Howard has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary District, 1979-1997& Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because 1972 75;Chairman of an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has exceeded the applicable spending limit. School Administration, Associate Professor& Dean of the School of m Education, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 1978-79; Superintendent of Public Schools, Mill City School District, 1977-78; Adjunct Professor, Summer Session, University of Oregon, 1978; Chief Executive Officer,Counselor,Editor,Shiloh Corporation,1975-77;Assistant Professor, Eastern Washington State College, 1970-72; School Counselor, Springfield School District, 1968-70; Principal, Pleasant Hill Elementary School, 1964-68;Teacher, Pleasant Hill Elementary School,1962-64;Teacher,West Concord Elementary School, Milwaukie,OR Jan.-June 1962 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Doctorate of Education - University of Oregon;Master of Education-University of Oregon; Bachelor of Science-University of Oregon PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None STABILIZE EDUCATION K THROUGH 12 5 POINTS POINT 1 -STABILIZE FUNDING: Firm and creative ways ga_n be established to secure adequate funding for K-12. POINT 2-STABILIZE COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Statewide bargaining will provide stability for communities that collective bargaining disrupts.Statewide bargaining would main- tain an equality of funding and conditions for all districts. POINT 3 - STABILIZE SCHOOL CURRICULUM - SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT: Skills should be emphasized as school curriculum and school improvement is revamped to assure student success.With current educational knowledge,there should be very few excuses for stu- dents not to succeed in their learning. POINT 4-STABILIZE SCHOOL SAFETY: Every school should be a safe place for all students.......period. POINT 5-STABILIZE ACCOUNTABILITY: Citizens, legislators, parents, patrons and students are insisting that student achievement be accountable. Regular standardized achievement tests should be given to provide data and direction for curriculum. This data should be supplemented by teacher assessments,tests and prescribed learning. I have been superintendent of schools for over 22 years. I also have experience as a principal,a counselor and a teacher. Children are our most precious resource......I mean that from the bottom of my heart.We must find funding that ensures an ade- quate education for all of our students.A secure formula must be set for that funding and other creative ways must be established as insurance for adequate funding. 51 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction MIKE with that same information so all of our new teachers understand how to teach effectively. HUMPHREYS I will work to redefine the states'role in education and to return the standards for instruction to the community school boards.For Nonpartisan education to make progress in the next century we must ensure k k� ; that each community decides what is best for their children.The OCCUPATION: needs of Klamath Falls, Coos Bay, Eugene, Fossil, Salem and Residential Portland are all different. Remodeling $.H g Beyond what the school can do we must look at what the r com- Contracto munity can do. How can we get more of our students raised to OCCUPATIONAL higher levels?How can we get them interested in going to school, BACKGROUND:Own to finishing school? It has been said it takes a village to raise a x and operate own child;well I say it takes the village and the community to educate �s�$ s business in Portland- a child. 16 years.Director of Too many of our students are not ready to learn when they come Development and to school.They have educational learning disabilities,are hungry s Program Consultant lye with Oregon Affiliate or abused, they have no homes, parents who are addicted to of American Heart chemical substances,gang violence,and drugs in their neighbor- hoods.The schools alone can do only so much to deal with these Association-8 years. factors..This is where we need the community,the churches,par- Substitute teacher. ents, grandparents and the businesses of Oregon to step up to a' EDUCATIONAL the plate and participate. BACKGROUND: After our students learn the basics of reading,writing,and math- Oregon State University, `72; BS in Health Education, Teaching Certificate. ematical computations, then we must introduce our students to the technology of the world.We can keep our children educated PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None. and on pace to compete in the world.But we must have educa- This election is about three main issues;local vs.State control of tion that is flexible, able to change and innovate as necessary while still teaching the basics.The exceptional student must have educational standards,the standards themselves and wise use of our financial resources. the opportunity to be exceptional and to move at a rapid speed in their educational experience.And then we must begin to address I believe local school boards and districts should be responsible the social problems which hinder a child's ability to learn and suc- for the standards for their own districts.The needs of each com- Geed in our society. munity differ and I think you can only have accountability in the I think as a society we all want our children to succeed,to grow schools if the decisions are made and controlled at the local level. up safe, to have skills to become employed in the field of their The new standards place assessment at the state level in the choice, to become good citizens of the state and world, and to hands of the State Board of Education who decides how they are achieve greatness within the context of their ambition and skills. graded. Our teachers are already doing assessment of our stu- Let's make education all it can be and help all of our students dents and the state's assessment,represents a duplication of ser- move into the next century. Its time to let go of our past ideas vices and a waste of money.I have great faith in our teachers and about what education should be and look at successful models of in their ability to assess the progress of our students. education and ask ourselves what we want public education to The second election issue is the standards themselves.I think the be.What is ideal and how do we get to that level are the questions assumptions upon which the new standards are based are false. to be answered. They will offer no significant improvement in the education of our Michael Humphreys for Superintendent of Public Instruction - students or student test scores in the long run.These standards Asking the right questions. represent a scatter-gun approach to a problem which needs pin- point solutions. (This information furnished by Mike Humphreys.) "Higher standards"sounds like a good idea everyone is for them. Mike Humphreys has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement But ten years from now the State will be abandoning these Stan dards because they can't be implemented or because the because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures y just or has exceeded the applicable spending limit. don't make any sense.The only reality of this course of action will be the millions of dollars wasted. We are already seeing that these standards cannot be implemented as currently understood. We all want our children to be successful.The question is how can this happen. Raising the education standards will have little impact on the students who currently do well in school.And,it will leave behind those who currently struggle. The last issue of the campaign will be the wise use of our educa- tional resources. Our current State system places too many demands upon districts. It is difficult for districts to control their administration costs under this demand for bean counting.The State Department of Education needs to be reorganized so every staff position contributes to the education of our students. The functions of the State in the role of education must be directed toward assisting the classroom teacher. It is important that the State Department of Education support our current teachers with access to accurate information on what methods work.Teacher training institutions must be supported 52 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction COLIN potential than traditional,lock-step schooling can effectively identify or develop.I've seen too many children drop through KARR-MORSE the cracks while the bureaucracy labors under outmoded rit- uals and politicians ask questions that miss the point.With Nonpartisan disciplined resource allocation and the tools now available to us,we can draw on all that we now know to reinvent our M' schools.Failure cannot be an option.' OCCUPATION: Principal of Marshall Dr. Karr-Morse will take five steps in particular to lead Oregon's High School, Portland. students and public education system into a new century and a Retiring effective June new millennium: 1998• Reduce the drop-out rate by 80 percent. OCCUPATIONAL Advance and strengthen the Oregon school reform agenda so that, in fact, we can achieve the goal to make Oregon's BACKGROUND: children among the best educated in the nation.That goal is e: Principal, Marshall out of reach right now. High School, Portland, Build partnerships between public schools and business and 1985-98.Director, industry to create opportunities for collaboration, mentoring, Office of Instructional internship and communication.Among the benefits will be a Technology, Portland better prepared work force. School District, 1981- Promote earliest childhood education as the foundation for 85.Principal, Lincoln all future learning. High School, Portland, Draw on technology to move public education into an era of 1980-81.Principal, individualized, high performance learning. Adams High School, Portland, 1975-80. Principal, Kenai High School, Kenai, Alaska, "if we are to help our students meet the complex challenges 1971-75. Teacher K-12, interim principal, Marwayne, Alberta, of the 21 st Century,we must shed some of the rituals we have Canada, 1969-71. Sales representative, Smith Kline & French followed for centuries in favor of more productive practices. pharmaceutical company,San Jose,California,1968.Social stud- Our transition into an information age schooling system is ies teacher,McNary High School,Salem,1966-68.Social studies essential.It must be carried out in ways that offer students, teacher, North Salem High School, Salem, 1962-66. Elementary teachers and parents the support they need to embrace the and middle school teacher,Coos Bay,Oregon, 1962. change that will be vital to our future." EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Doctor of Philosophy, Give Our Children A Chance. Educational Administration,University of Oregon,1974.Master of Elect Colin Karr-Morse,an Educator with Vision and Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Oregon, Demonstrated Leadership. 1971. Bachelor of Science, Oregon College of Education, 1962. Attended Keizer Elementary School and Parrish Junior High (This information furnished by Committee to elect Dr.Colin Karr-Morse.) School;graduated from North Salem High School. Colin Karr-Morse has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:As a teacher,technol- Primary Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures ogy director and administrator,he has worked in public education or has exceeded the applicable spending limit. at all grade levels and in five different districts over 35 years. Selected Achievements • In 1994, he was honored by Associated Oregon Industries with the Oregon Business Education Fellowship. • In 1997, Marshall High School was named Most Valuable Partner by the Business Education Compact because of his efforts. • He designed an interactive student profile system to electronically track, assess and support student progress effectively and efficiently. • He is a state leader in applying information technology to instruction methods and has established an extensive work- ing computer network for Marshall students. Personal • Lives in Portland with wife Robin, a family therapist and author, and son Jordan, a sophomore at Lincoln High School Two other sons, Keith and Mark; two daughters, Sandy Byars and Kathy Georgoff; two stepsons, Jason and Cameron Hickox;one stepdaughter, Erin Campbell.All are graduates of Oregon schools and are grown. The top education post in Oregon must move from being a politi- cal perch to becoming a professional position.It requires in-depth knowledge of how children learn, how schools work and what it would take to make the entire public education system more effective. Dr. Karr-Morse understands firsthand what's right and what's wrong with our schools. I "in less than 600 days,we will enter the 21 st Century with too many of our children ill-prepared for their future.Every child in every Oregon school has more intelligence, talent and 53 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction believe Oregon public education needs a master teacher to take ¢ y SAM it boldly into the 21 st century.I think I am that teacher and with the 9 RN OAKLAND help of Oregonians I will try to make our teaching system the pride of America.My present assignment will keep me away from &� Nonpartisan Oregon until the last week of May, but I can be reached easily by e-mail and would be happy to respond to any questions or-con- X" cerns of the voters of my state.Thank you for your consideration OCCUPATION: and your vote.Very truly yours, Director,The Siberian a' Law Education Sam Oakland oakland @cceco.nsu.ru � ,. Center;Visiting soakland @cep.yale.edu Professor of Human (This information furnished by Sam Oakland.) Rights Law, Novosibirsk State Sam Oakland has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary xs University in Russia Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has 4 3S OCCUPATIONAL exceeded the applicable spending limit. $ IFS BACKGROUND: �s Teacher, Professor, Mediator EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BA, Michigan State University;MA, Michigan State University;JD,The City University of New York PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None Dear Voters of Oregon; I am interested in becoming Oregon's next Superintendent of Public Instruction and believe my background and work experi- ence qualifies me for the post.I filed for the position the last week of January before returning to Siberia where I am a visiting pro- fessor of human rights law at Novosibirsk State University and where I am helping redesign the educational curriculum of the Siberian region of Russia. I am a 9th grade high school drop-out, who joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served with Fighter Squadron 192 of Carrier Air Group 19 onboard aircraft carriers Princeton and Oriskany during the Korean War earning two battle stars but no medals of significance. I have a BA in the humanities and an MA in com- parative literature from Michigan State University,as well as a JD from The City University of New York School of Law at Queens College. I am a consultant on international education with the Marshall Wythe School of Law at The College of William&Mary, and formerly was a reviewer for The National Endowment For The Humanities. I serve on the board of directors of the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission. I discovered Oregon in 1963 and in 1967 moved here to live, teach, and raise my family.After 30 years in the state I consider myself an Oregonian and know that Oregon is the ideal place in the USA to live a good life.I am a product of public education from grammar school through the university system. I truly believe in American public education;and in Oregon I want to see our edu- cational program grow,prosper,and become the envy of the other 49 states of this country.Just now I am working abroad with The Civic Education Project teaching and assisting in the creation of an educational center that will serve people in an area that is larger than the whole lower 48 United States.It is a public service project that will help us and our global neighbors as well in mak- ing the world a safer place for our children and grandchildren and those who follow after us. What I can offer Oregon voters in public service is a back- ground in public education on many levels, and knowledge of educational systems in other countries. Besides working in col- leges, universities, and public schools in Michigan, New York, Washington, and Oregon, I have taught in China, Finland, Norway, and Russia; and studied in Australia, England, Italy, Scotland,Sweden,and Spain.But my heart is in America,and in Oregon first and foremost.Oregon is my home.I_have never filed for state-wide office before, but offer my services now because I 54 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction BERNA will be an advocate for children.When elected, this will be my highest priority---Bright,Average, Blind, Deaf,Special Disability, _: O'REE-ROGERS Ethnic Students. PLUMMER Education is an evolving process.There are a number of issues we need to revisit.One is bilingual education and English as a first language.We need a zero failure tolerance,whether urban, rural, �$ Nonpartisan or suburban school district.The attitude to waste a mind,to give up on a student,kills the students'self-esteem.Its bad business. z: OCCUPATION: Businesswoman The Oregon Educational Act has to be reconstructed so as to conform with reality. The concepts of the Certificate of Initial OCCUPATIONAL Mastery and the Certificate of Advanced Mastery are a failure �. over the entire state because it was ill conceived and hastily BACKGROUND: implemented devoid of research and consultation with adminis- z Teacher in Public& trators,teachers, parents and students. Private Schools, Career Education Just as Measure Five had to be reconstructed so as to conform Counselor, Historian, with reality,the first effort on my agenda will be to revisit the CIM School Evaluator, and CAM concepts and after proper consultation with every ele- Advisory Specialist, ment that would be expected to implement such a change, a Systems Planner, proper recommendation will be made to the state legislature with Coordinator of Public regard to what should be rejected, what should be changed and &Private Affairs, what should be added so as to address the specific needs and Public Administrator. resources of Oregonians.Despite the spiraling increase in appro- priations for education, budget deficits continue to erode the fis- EDUCATIONAL'BACKGROUND: University of Oregon, B.S.; cal integrity of many local school district. It is a given fact that University of Southern California; CA Lifetime Life Teaching salaries encumber more than 70% of total expenses.We must Credential;Lewis&Clark Law School;Portland State University; have the courage to insist that every dime of taxpayer money be Mt. Hood Community College; University of New Brunswick, spent with prudence and thrift.Excessive absenteeism is not only Canada; Certifications with States of Oregon, California, Iowa, an abuse of fiscal responsibility, especially among the profes- Ohio. sional staff, but it also has a negative impact on the continuity of PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: City/County/Federal classroom instruction.A lot of waste here! Governments: Personnel, Budget, Community Action, We blame circumstances for failure.Once a child enters a school Transportation, Security & Privacy of Information; Co/Federal building circumstances must be equal in opportunity for learning Employment of Disabled,Co/State Conflict Resolution;Columbia and excelling.Education must be interesting and challenging with Region Association of Governments, Criminal Justice Technical vocational and college curriculums. Committee;Columbia Regional Information Sharing System;U.S. Finally,I will insist that every young Oregonian who sits in a class- Marshal Service, Oregon District; 1976 State Representative room within our 220 school districts will achieve a measurable Nominee; Precinct Committee Person; Oregon International amount of progress within a specific interval of instruction. I also Council. will insist that any teacher and administrator who is certified to WE NEED FRESH LEADERSHIP !ACCOUNTABILITY, EQUITY, teach and direct in the state of Oregon accepts the challenge with CHOICE the understanding that such an Oregon license confers upon that professional an obligation to teach all children within that category Dear Voters, without exception!All persons who contract to teach,and to pro- I have chosen to seek this office because of my desire to satisfy vide services to our students will be held accountable for the suc- the mandate of many enlightened Oregonians.Voters expressed cessful progress of the students within their school building. their dissatisfaction with the"business as usual"attitude of many Give young Oregonians a break!Yes they can!We can never politicians when they voted to limit the terms of elected officials. give up on any child.Its too costly! Some candidates for this office do not appear to have heeded the E-mail me.BPlummr.@a I.b.m. strong message that voters sent to them. Rather, they have Your views on education are important. attempted to exploit this office as a back door approach to longevity.What good is their past experience as elected officials if (This information furnished by People for Plummer.) during their tenure little was done to stem the avalanche of prob- Berna O'Ree-Rogers Plummer has not agreed to limit campaign expendi- lems which we now face? Is it possible that they are part of the tures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. problem? Prudence should dictate that each lame duck step aside so as to provide Oregon with new energy with a.creative vision to face the new millennium. I sincerely believe that I have the capacity and the experience to serve the children of Oregon with success. I will energize and motivate the office of the superintendent with sound and feasible programs that have evolved from my training as an educator supplemented with further studies in law,business administration, and international education. I have been a class room teacher. I have developed successful programs for public schools all over the United States. I have expanded my field of operation into the private sector. All professional entities who administer to our children employ very effective advocates who doggedly protect the interests of their clients.Such a disparity leaves our children floundering on a compromised learning curve in which their success is not the foremost objective of those to whom they have been entrusted.I 55 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction SPENCER SCHOCK Nonpartisan qD Yg I. Y OCCUPATION: $q g Business owner, k Schock Associates, Inc.,a nationwide q,, A wholesaler of copiers. OCCUPATIONAL $ q BACKGROUND: , Eastman Kodak. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Oregon public schools,Stanford University B.A.in Economics. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None. OTHER:Raised in Central Oregon, lives in Central Oregon. SPENCER SCHOCK:THE SCHOOL CHOICE CANDIDATE Spencer .Schock is the School Choice Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Spencer endorses and will promote with all his energy a school choice tax credit for Oregon parents: • Phased in over five years, reaching 50% of public school spending per student,about$3,500 per student. • Pays tuition,fees,and other expenses in public or independent schools,secular or religious schools,or homeschooling. • Provides an immediate 50% (about $3,500) credit for low- income students. • Increases per student resources in public schools while saving hundreds of millions of dollars. • Keeps Oregon independent education free from burdensome regulations. WHY WE NEED SCHOOL CHOICE Only a minority of Oregon public high school graduates are profi- cient in reading and basic mathematics;one of four students don't graduate.Oregon spends more than $7,000 per student in gov- ernment schools, while independent schools provide superior education for a fraction of the cost. THE ADVANTAGES OF SCHOOL CHOICE • Choosing the best schools for your children should be your family's right. • Choice improves all schools through competition, especially public schools. • Choice gives low-income families access to good schools when public schools fail them. • Freedom of education deserves the same respect as other freedoms of thought and expression. SPENCER SCHOCK:THE SCHOOL CHOICE CANDIDATE Spencer Schock understands that a real 21st century education will be based on consumer choice,not central planning.Our edu- cation problem is not a lack of money but a lack of freedom. (This information furnished by Spencer Schock.) Spencer Schock has not agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. 56 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction CAROL approach to administering our school system and implementing the Oregon Educational Act for the 21 st Century. SIMILA- The next phase in implementing the school reform Act will be in r DICKINSON fine-tuning it.The vast amount of work that has gone into devel- oping high standards and identifying benchmarks will pay off as we determine how to group them to meet the needs of diverse Nonpartisan students. While studyipg in Germany and Switzerland Carol learned first-hand about high standards for all students. While OCCUPATION: educational standards there are arguably among the world's Training Coordinator highest,a wide array of successful outcomes is available,which is with Spruce Villa, Inc., better for students than one-size-fits-all and results in fewer drop a company that outs. Because students work toward their career and life goals, E n3 _ provides jobs, housing they usually leave school not only employable,but employed. and recreation In Germany,school-business partnerships are so well developed s services to people that virtually every student at every level from secondary through s with disabilities graduate school completes several internships and practicums. Businesses rely on students'skills and creativity, and educators b 3 : OCCUPATIONAL rely on business for teaching about real-world work opportunities. R BACKGROUND: Carol will work with Oregon industries to develop cooperative Carol is an experi relationships with schools for the mutual benefit of students and ` enced Teacher:High businesses. School Foreign Language Teacher; As a public high school teacher Carol discovered that jobs, English as a Second careers, higher education and responsible citizenship are the Language (ESL) Instructor; Home School Teacher; Career and successful outcomes which students, parents, teachers and the Life Development Instructor;As the parent of children who attend general public actually want from their schools.Those are the real public schools, Carol has volunteered hundreds of hours in measures of excellence in education, not test scores. Elementary and Middle Schools.She has worked with all types of Carol has made instructional methods a lifelong study.Matching students: Average students, students with disabilities, and stu- teaching strategies to students' needs has proven universally dents who are talented and gifted. Carol is an experienced, successful. But in order for teachers to be able to do this, they Administrator:Assistant Director of Graduate Programs;Director, must have a reasonable workload. In order to have reasonable Displaced Homemaker Program; International Student Advisor; workloads, we must reduce class sizes. Small classes make it Director of a statewide parent network;As an administrator she possible for more students and teachers to succeed because they uses best practices in management to get the job done.A fiscal have time to work together one-on-one. conservative, Carol has a keen eye on spending and will work to streamline duplicative bureaucracy and focus on efforts that We want excellence in education.We need to determine the fund- benefit students. ing level necessary to meet our goals in education. Carol will EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: M.Ed.(Masters in Education), make sure that we are accountable to all of Oregon's students Saint Martin's College, Lacey, WA 1987; B.A., University of and taxpayers. Oregon 1979; 1975-78 with the Oregon Study Center in Energetic, innovative leadership is a must for our Superintendent Germany,taking classes at the University of Stuttgart,the College during the next phase of school reform. In the crowded field of of Education in Ludwigsburg, and the University of Lausanne, candidates, one stands out as uniquely qualified with the knowl- Switzerland.Carol has learned several foreign languages,includ- edge,skills, and diverse experiences in education needed to put ing American Sign Language (ASL).Carol was raised on a farm the reform Act to work for every student and school in every part in Marion County and educated in Salem schools.She graduated of Oregon. Carol is that candidate. Cast your vote for account- from McNary High School in Keizer in 1973. ability and successful student outcomes. Elect Carol Simila- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed to the Dickinson Superintendent of Public Instruction. Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment by (This information furnished by School Improvement Committee.) Washington Gov. Mike Lowry; Appointed to the Lewis County Carol Simila-Dickinson has not agreed to limit campaign expenditures for Youth-at-Risk Task Force by the Lewis County Commissioners; this Primary Election under ORS 260.180. Regional Representative to the Washington Coalition for Special Education;PTA offices held include:Current Secretary-Treasurer of the Hazel Green Elementary Parent Teacher Club/Local Site Advisory Council; former Co-Vice President of the Chehalis, Washington PTA GOALS IN OFFICE All children have strengths,and they all need to strive for a posi- tive outcome from their education.Carol Simila-Dickinson stands for quality educational outcomes. She will make sure that we implement high standards for all students.The Superintendent of Public Instruction manages our public school system for all Oregonians.Carol will skillfully manage our resources and get us the best possible outcomes for our investment. We need someone who understands instruction from students', parents',teachers'and administrators'perspectives.Carol is that person.Quality education has been her public and private career for over 20 years. Having been a teacher and administrator in public education and the parent of school-aged children gives her the background,skills and insight that are needed for a balanced 57 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Superintendent of Public Instruction MICHAEL JEFFREY VERHULST E Nonpartisan OCCUPATION: Student at Idaho State � . University OCCUPATIONAL e„ BACKGROUND: Student EDUCATIONAL F BACKGROUND: Glencoe High School; Idaho State University Spa: ` PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Vice President of Garrison/Turner Residence Halls;Senior Class Representative I have been a student in the Oregon public school system for the past thirteen years of my life.Facing budget cuts from Measures 5 and 47, 1 have felt their impact. I witnessed overcrowding in class rooms and was denied one on one interaction with my teachers. My personal experiences in the Oregon public school system have shown me that new leadership and direction is desperately needed. Education is the most important factor in a child's development,no matter what the cost.We can not afford to sacrifice the quality of education our children are receiving. It is the voter's responsibility to ensure that this education is the high- est possible,since they are our greatest investment for the future. If we cannot provide them with a quality education,then we,as a community,have failed to adequately prepare them for life. Along with being a student in the Oregon public school system, I have also assumed various leadership roles in the community, including summer camp counselor and youth basketball coach. Because of these experiences with children, I have a different perspective on the effects of budget cuts. Each candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction has been through a school system.The advantage I hold is that I was there last year and have felt the wrath of the recent cuts. Being a college student and managing a state-wide campaign on only $500 clearly illustrates that I know how to use money efficiently yet effectively. Receiving more money for the school system is my ultimate plan if elected to Superintendent of Public Instruction, but it is not my only plan. I feel that with proper gov- ernment spending and reorganization of the state funds,we may find that there is adequate funding for the school system,without having to raise local taxes,or deny other agencies the funds they need. If elected, I will strive to balance the state's education budget and see that every student receives the highest quality education Oregon can offer. i want the best for Oregon students and am willing to fight for their education.Choosing a candidate to lead the public school system is more than who has the popular name, or who has the most experience.The best candidate for the position is the one who has ideas for change and is willing to put these ideas into action. 1,like all Oregonians,want Oregon students to be the best in the nation.I will be there to support and fight for Oregon schools.The future of Oregon needs a leader who understands what is hap- pening within the public school system.I will fight for the rights of Oregon students. (This information furnished by Michael J.Verhulst.) Michael Jeffrey Verhulst has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has exceeded the applicable spending limit. 58 — I j Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Supreme Court POSITION 7 VICTOR Democracy-Freedom-Choice HOPPER Victor Hoffer offers the people of Oregon a real choice for Supreme Court Judge. He is not a politician that owes special favors.He sought the office of Supreme Court Judge in a effort to Nonpartisan give people a choice. Please, exercise your freedom to use the ballot box,vote for the sake of democracy. x OCCUPATION: Victor Hoffer did not hop on the ballot at the last minute to take u Attorney at Law and advantage of the incumbent's withdrawal from the race:He does 41 2 Paramedic not believe in the backdoor political shenanigans, political crony- OCCUPATIONAL ism,and old boy politics used by his opponents and the Governor. BACKGROUND: He comes to serve the people of Oregon,not to accomplish some RN hidden political aspiration or push a political agenda.Victor does Firefighter;Chaplain; fEll Teacher;High School not come with a secret political agenda.He brings an agenda of Mock Trial Coach; justice and fairness for all Oregonians. Senior member and Vote Squadron Legal Victor Hoffer Officer,Civil Air Patrol, . . for U.S.Air Force Judge of the Oregon Supreme Court Auxiliary. EDUCATIONAL Victor Hoffer makes this promise to Oregonians: BACKGROUND: 1 offer common sense,good judgment,and a voice of reason. Juris Doctor, Owing no one favors,I will be fair,just,and impartial. Northwestern School My agenda is one of justice and fairness for all Oregonians. T Law of Lewis & Clark College; M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary;B.A., Southern California College;Health I will be diligent in the performance of my duties. Care Ethics, University of Washington School of Medicine;other Believe in Democracy, studies: National Fire Academy; Fuller Theological Seminary; Believe in yourself not politicians, Chemeketa Community College;Salzburg University,Austria with Believe in Victor Hoffer. McGeorge School of Law. Please vote for Victor Hoffer the people's choice. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Mt. Angel City Councilor; Lt. Governor of Disability Rights, 12th Circuit, (This information furnished by Victor Hoffer for Supreme Court Judge.) American Bar Association/Law Student Division;Vice-President, Oregon State Paramedic Association; Vice-President, Northwestern School of Law (SBA); Co-Chair, Healthcare Law Forum;Chair,Washington County EMS Medical Advisory Board. HONORS:Cornelius Honor Society;Phi Delta Phi graduate of the year;Silver Key Award, ABA/LSD; 1997 Star of Life Paramedic; 1994 Paramedic of the Year;1993 Excellence in EMS Award. Knowledge-Ability-Insight Victor Hoffer is a common sense lawyer who places people first and politics last.As a lifelong Oregonian, he believes in commu- nity service.Victor's law practice, background, skills, and vision for Oregon establish him as the lawyer with the knowledge, ability,and insight to serve on the Oregon Supreme Court. Qualified-Competent-Respected Victor Hoffer is respected,competent, and qualified to serve as Supreme Court Judge. His life experiences give him the under- standing, compassion, and wisdom to decide cases honestly, openly, and truthfully. He will always uphold the law and will not make new laws or policy as Supreme Court Judge. Endorsed by Oregonians Victor Hoffer receives his endorsement from the people of Oregon who voted for him in the 1996 general election for Oregon Attorney General. Displaying their trust and faith in Victor, 517,035 Oregonians voted for him.Owing no politicians or politi- cal groups special favors,he will be fair,just,and impartial.Owing only the voters of Oregon,he will excel as an astute,prudent,and analytical Supreme Court Judge. Leadership and Vision for the Future Victor Hoffer,the lawyer,the paramedic, and former theologian and chaplain, understands the struggles people go through in their lives. He has been there and has walked the walk.Victor listens to the people.He is fair,objective,and dedicated to public safety and Oregon's future. Victor Hoffer will bring common sense, good judgment, and a voice of reason to the Oregon Supreme Court. 59 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Supreme Court POSITION 7 JAMES RICE Nonpartisan gar OCCUPATION: �3 3 Attorney at Law OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Attorney with 20 years of civil and criminal zb i, law trial experience; z law clerk;wood cutter; bartender;clam dig- e and construction worker 6.' EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Dayton- �a` ° JD 1977;MA 1974 [Political Science]; BA 1973[Political Science] PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Soldier PERSONAL INFORMATION: Age: 50 Married: Janet Filips,three children ages 17,8&2 Veteran: U.S. Army 1968 - 1970 Infantry Intelligence [Airborne]-Vietnam Hobbies: Fishing, family hiking, conditioning, photography and literature Hero: Teddy Roosevelt PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION: Oregon State Bar: Arbitrator- Fee Dispute Resolution Program Member - Uniform Criminal Jury Instruction Committee American Bar Association& Lane County Bar Association Lecturer: Legal education conferences on Law, Evidence, Trial skills and Forensic science President,Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association COMMITMENT: One of America's greatest gifts to its citizens is freedom, bal- anced by the rule of law.The Oregon Supreme Court safeguards those freedoms while ensuring they are exercised responsibly.As Supreme Court Justice, I promise to protect Oregon's constitu- tional guarantees to its citizens, carefully deliberating the legal issues and not the popularity of the person or cause.I promise to shield Oregonians from politically charged erosion of cherished guarantees to liberty,individualism and free speech. I offer you: • Vast legal and courtroom experience • Broad life experiences • Intelligence and vision • Common sense and good judgment • A mix of toughness and compassion • Energy,'commitment and ethics • Fairness Give Jim Rice your vote.I will use it to well serve the State of Oregon. James Rice Rice for Justice (This information furnished by James Rice.) 60 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates 1 � Judge of the Supreme Court POSITION7 WILLIAM Justice - an organization that educated judges, lawyers and citizens on the impact of crime on adult and child victims.As a trial '. RIGGS judge, he sentenced hundreds of criminals to jail. Judge Riggs has extensive experience dealing with family and child abuse.His reputation as a tough, fair, no-nonsense judge in criminal gin• Nonpartisan matters is well known. THE CLEAR CHOICE OCCUPATION: a Judge,Court of 9 vote on This may be one of the most important races you will Appeals in this election.Does Oregon's Supreme Court need a politician OCCUPATIONAL with no judicial experience and who seeks to push an extreme BACKGROUND: personal agenda on Oregonians? Isn't proven judicial experi- w Judge,Circuit Court, ence the most important issue in this race?Most Oregonians Multnomah County; think so.Judge Riggs has the judicial experience, background, i Attorney,camera legal knowledge and common sense necessary for the Supreme salesperson;farm Court.Clearly,Judge Riggs is the most experienced person worker;cannery for the job. worker;dishwasher Among the many Oregonians, statewide, that support Judge EDUCATIONAL Riggs,he is endorsed by: BACKGROUND: Former Democratic Governor Barbara Roberts Univ.of Oregon,JD; Former Republican State Treasurer Bill Rutherford " Portland State Univ., Judge Virginia Linder,Court of Appeals B.S.;Willamette Univ.; Judge Rex Armstrong,Court of Appeals Hillsboro Union HS Senior Judge John Warden PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Judge, Court of Appeals;Judge, Circuit Court; U.S. Navy active and reserve for (This information furnished by Judge Riggs for Supreme Court Committee.) G 30+years,retired as Captain FAMILY:Two children and two grand-children EXPERIENCED WHERE EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED MOST Judge Riggs has served on the Court of Appeals for almost 10 years and on the Circuit Court of Multnomah County for 10 years. He has decided literally hundreds of casest at both the trial and appellate levels. His almost 20 years as a judge provides the depth of knowledge and crucial level of experience needed on the Supreme Court. No one else in the race has any significant judicial experience. "I've worked closely with Judge Riggs over the last 10 years. His level of experience and common sense make him an outstanding judge.He will add a great deal to the Supreme Court. I wholeheartedly support him." Chief $ Judge Mary Deits,Court of Appeals. ` RESPECTED Bill Riggs is highly respected by other judges, lawyers and Oregon citizens.He has been involved in many professional and community activities, many of them in a leadership role. He currently is vice-chair of the Executive Committee of the Oregon Judicial Council; is a presiding liaison judge on the Court of Appeals;and is the appellate judicial liaison representative to the Multnomah Bar Association. Judge Riggs has been a featured speaker at countless seminars and community activities through- out the state. Judge Riggs founded the prestigious Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners that now provides legal educational services concerning children and families to Oregon lawyers and judges.He served in Rotary and performed in impor- tant active duty and reserve military positions for over 30 years. He retired after 31 years from the Navy Reserve as a Captain and received several important medals and awards for performance, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal in 1992, the citation for which reads:"For exceptionally meritorious service for the armed forces of the United States" Judge Riggs is respected by other judges, lawyers, former shipmates and Oregonians that come before him, mostly because he respects them and treats everyone involved in the judicial system in a respectful manner. { UNDERSTANDS IMPACT OF CRIME ON OREGONIANS Judge Riggs understands and is sensitive to the impact that crime has on our communities and crime victims. Judge Riggs f was a director of the Oregon Judicial Foundation for Criminal 3 61 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Supreme ' Court POSITION 7 BOB ENFORCES OREGON LAWS:INDEPENDENT AND FAIR Bob Tiernan believes in an Oregon Judicial system that strictly, TIERNAN v impartially 9 9 fair) and im artiall enforces the law.Oregonians have a right to be protected from crime;and crime victims have rights in the legal system that must be protected. �fr Nonpartisan COURTS MUST BE EFFICIENT AND IMPARTIAL Oregonians deserve an impartial and efficient judicial system -OCCUPATION: y= Attorney;Personnel courts can take too long to decide important cases.Cases- like xs. ¢3Es and Labor Relations new laws approved by the voters must be expedited for Specialist;US Naval Oregonians to follow the status of the laws and the ballot E Officer(Reserve) measures they approved. U.S.NAVAL OFFICER(RESERVE) OCCUPATIONAL As a United States Navy Reserve officer, Bob Tiernan serves his BACKGROUND: country as an intelligence officer. He served in Africa (Liberian .. Attorney and Small Revolution civilian evacuation);on a Counter Drug assignment in Business Owner Panama;and many other active duty assignments. EDUCATIONAL OVERWHELMING CHOICE FOR ELECTION BACKGROUND: Many recognize Bob Tiernan as an independent voice, deter- Georgetown mined to make fair and impartial decisions based on his University School informed knowledge.of the issues. of Law(LLM); University of Puget Sound Law School "Bob Tiernan represents a judge's best qualities. He is articu- (JD);Oregon State University(B.S.). late, hard-working, compassionate, independent and fair PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon State minded." Donahue,Portland Attorney. Representative (District 24) 1992-1996; Chair: Crime and Corrections Subcommittee; Member: Judiciary Committee; criminal Member: Civil Law and Judicial Administration Subcommittee; "Few,if any,have done as much to fight for tough criminal laws Chair: General Government and Regulatory Reform; Member: to protect Oregonians than Bob Tiernan:' Tom C laws District Attorney,Wheeler County Commerce Committee;Member:Labor Committee FAMILY: Married to Sue Hart Tiernan:three children, Rob (17); Jenny(15);and Katie(12). "Bob Tiernan's qualifications are recognized as outstanding. PAST COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT' More importantly, I want a supreme court justice who will work as hard as I do to make our justice system work.John Minnis, Board Member:Oregon Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Chairman:House Judiciary Committee(1997), Board Member:United Cerebral Palsy ... Organizer:Leslie Meyers Home (Raised money and built a "Bob Tiernan's record speaks for itself, a man of action and handicap accessible home for paralyzed crime victim) courage, led the fight to stop earl p prison release, keep the Little League Coach most violent prisoners behind bars and keep our children safe HARD WORK AND EXPERIENCE: from child molesters.He has been dedicated to supporting the Bob Tiernan is an experienced employment attorney and an rights of crime victims in the State of Oregon:' expert on problem resolutions in the work force. He serves his Steve Doell,President,Oregon Crime Victims United country as an active United States Naval Officer(Reserve).As a former state legislator and member of the Judiciary Committee, "' Bob Tiernan, fought successfully for the safety and protection of A PERSONAL NOTE FROM BOB TIERNAN all Oregonians. I love the State of Oregon and want to preserve the quality of life HISTORY OF PROTECTING OREGONIANS: we enjoy for our children and their children.I believe in individual As Chairman of the Crime and Corrections Subcommittee, he rights and limited government. I also believe in a fair, indepen- introduced and supported legislation protecting Oregonians from dent and impartial judicial system free from the influence of crime and promoting safe neighborhoods. Despite opposition special interests.The freedom we enjoy depends on the decisions from special interest groups, he fought successfully for sex we make for strong and independent judges. offender registration, anti-stalking laws, increased sentences for rapists,elimination of early prison release,elder abuse prevention Please give me your vote. and building of cost-effective prisons. Bob Tiernan A MAN OF ACTION (This information furnished by Bob Tiernan for Supreme Court) Bob Tiernan helped sponsor"Tough on Crime"ballot Measure 17 (Make Prisoners Work)and was chief petitioner for Measure 11 (imposing longer sentences for the most violent criminals), leading the way to ensure rapists,armed robbers,child molesters and murderers spend more time in prison, without early release. He was a key supporter of Measure 40, speaking out for and assisting passage of this newly approved Victims Rights measure. He fought for CSD reform for children wrongly taken from their families by CSD.He was also a key supporter of return- ing tax dollars(2%Kicker)to the Oregon taxpayers. 62 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Supreme Court POSITION 7 JIM -Recipient of the Portland State University Outstanding Alumni (1992). WESTWOOD Member:Committee on Adequate School Funding(since 1995). Volunteer lawyer: Multnomah County Court Appointed Special Nonpartisan Advocates(CASA)Program,advocating on behalf of children in p the court system (since 1992). Member: Steering Committee of Oregon Legal Services " OCCUPATION: Cam ai g n for Equal Justice,raisin funds to provide legal assis 'g Lawyer;20 years tance t poor a d disadvantaged raising Oregonians. .. emphasizing appeals JIM WESTWOOD- Supreme the Oregon Su reme Court and A RESPECTED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL Court of Appeals. Chair:Oregon State Bar Appellate Practice Section(1996-97). OCCUPATIONAL Chair: American Bar Assn. Forest Resources Committee ' BACKGROUND: (1987-88)• Lawyer, Miller Nash Member: American Bar Assn. Appellate Practice Committee LLP(Portland), 1974- (1990-present) Y PP Lawyers, a select Elected to American Academy of Appellate Law 76, 1978-98;Assistant Y to the President, group of the nation's leading appeals attorneys. .r Portland State Univ., Elected to the American Bar Foundation, an organization " 1976-78;Officer,U.S. supporting legal scholarship and professional excellence. Navy, 1969-72; Author of texts on practice in the Oregon Supreme Court, Meteorologist, KGW published by the Oregon State Bar. TV, 1965-69. -Frequent speaker at seminars and workshops for lawyers on Practice in appeals. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Oregon City High School; Recognized in Who's Who in America(1994-98) Portland State University (B.A. 1967); Columbia University _Listed in The Best Lawyers in America(1997). (J.D.1974). JIM WESTWOOD- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Special Asst.Attorney RUNNING FOR THE RIGHT REASONS General, Wasco County/Rajneesh vote fraud prevention, 1984; Oregon Citizen Commission on Vote by Mail, 1995-96. "1 believe judges should offer voters a philosophy,not an agenda. FAMILY AND PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Judges should be open-minded, fair, firm when necessary, and always aware that they are public servants. Jim and his wife Janet live in Northeast Portland with their children Laura(age 14)and David(age 11),who attend Portland I have served my community,my profession,and my family with a Public Schools. belief that people are the best they can be when they work Native Oregonian.Born in Portland;raised in Oregon City. together for common goals and respect the people they elect to Captain of record-breaking Portland State College Bowl team, help them resolve their disputes. As a justice of the Oregon NBC-TV, 1965 Supreme Court,I will continue to work hard to earn the respect of Worked summers during college in Pendleton and Medford. my fellow Oregonians." JIM WESTWOOD- ---Jim Westwood ENDORSED BY OREGON LEADERS ELECT JIM WESTWOOD "Jim Westwood is a person with unquestioned honesty and OREGON SUPREME COURT JUSTICE integrity. He is an acknowledged legal expert and an incredibly hard worker.Oregon is lucky that someone so talented would still (This information furnished by Westwood for Supreme Court Committee.) seek public office because of a supreme desire to serve the cause of justice:" --DAVE FROHNMAYER Former Oregon Attorney General "Jim Westwood is someone we can all trust to serve on our state's highest court.He is principled,smart and most of all,fair." --JAKE TANZER Former Oregon Supreme Court Justice "Oregon's Supreme Court must be a court for all Oregonians.Jim Westwood has that rare ability to see things from all points of view,and find the right answer' --SUSAN HAMMER Past President, Multnomah Bar Assn JIM WESTWOOD-VETERAN Served in the United States Navy, 1969-72. Lieutenant, Naval Security Group. -Twenty-month tour of duty in Southeast Asia (Phillippines and Thailand). JIM WESTWOOD- A RECORD OF COMMUNITY SERVICE -President of the City Club of Portland (1991-92) (member since 1968):a 1500-member civic service organization. -President of the Portland State University Alumni Board (1989-90). 63 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Court of Appeals POSITION 6 JANICE JANICE JACKSON:LAW AUTHOR JACKSON Has authored or coauthored many law articles and law books Fz including: .. s Books: For West Publishing Company(1980-1987), Nonpartisan "Business Law"(1331 pages), "The American Legal Environment"(975 pages), OCCUPATION: "A Complete CPA Law Review"(985 pages); '. Attorney at Law. Articles: OCCUPATIONAL "Crisis Management Lessons:When Push Shoved BACKGROUND: Nike"in Business Horizons, 1993; Lawyer, Law Teacher, "The Need for International Standards in the Law Researcher,and 21st Century,"in Business Forum, 1992; Law Author. "A New Frontier in Wrongful Discharge." ' EDUCATIONAL in Personnel Journal, 1951; BACKGROUND: For American Business Law Association Proceedings T Doctor of "Smoking and the Federal Constitution;' r Jurisprudence,Cum New Orleans, 1988; Laude,Willamette "Business and the Constitution:A 200 Year University,College of Evolution,"Philadelphia, 1987; Law, 1976;B.A. "Legal Aspects of On-the-Job Drug Testing;' Magna Cum Laude, Minneapolis, 1987. Portland State JANICE JACKSON:LAW TEACHER University, 1973. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Member, Received five Oregon Executive MBA"Excellence in Teaching" Interinstitutional Faculty Senate; Member, Portland State (199 1988, 1990, and 1991) or "Outstanding Educator University Mediation Work Group, Member University Budget (199 0)0)awards. Committee Task Force, also Member, Faculty Senate Steering Taught many law subjects including contracts, torts, crimes, Committee;Chairperson,Portland State University Committee on mortgages, insurance, bankruptcy, labor law, environmental law, Committees, Chairperson, School of Business Faculty Council; civil procedure,arbitration,and legal research(at Portland State). Legal Advisor to Portland State University Student Body. For the United States Government taught contract law JANICE JACKSON seminars to U.S. Forest Service contract officers for more than Born 1951,forty-seven years old;married, life-time Oregonian. five years. Worked her way through college JANICE JACKSON,EXPERIENCED AS as a long distance telephone operator. LAWYER,LAW AUTHOR,AND LAW TEACHER, Loves steelhead fishing,bowling,golf and racquetball. Loves libraries, legal research,and writing. NOW PLEASE–VOTE Loves people, animals,and big family gatherings. JANICE JACKSON FOR YOUR JUDGE Has four step-children and twelve step-grandchildren. UNIQUELY EXPERIENCED FOR JUDGE "I promise to serve you well:' JANICE JACKSON:LAWYER (This information furnished by Janice Jackson.) Experienced in employment law, business law, wills, trusts, corporations, divorce, family law, personal injury, tort law, unemployment compensation, contracts, civil rights, probate, property law,and constitutional law. Has practiced law in the Oregon Courts, the United States District Court(Oregon), and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Has proficiency in computerized legal research. Janice Jackson finds the use of the computer,as a tool for the quick and efficient finding and analysis of the law,a tremendous help in the representation of people,the resolving of legal disputes,and the making of legal decisions. Past and/or present professional affiliations include:Oregon State Bar Association; Business Law Section, Real Estate and Land Use Section,Labor and Employment Section,Disability Law section, Estate Planning and Administration Section, Civil Rights Section, Litigation Section, and Appellate Practice Section, all of the Oregon State Bar Association;Academy of Legal Studies in Business;the U.S.Supreme Court Historical Society;and Board Member of St.Andrew Legal Clinic(public interest law firm). Admitted to practice in the Oregon Courts, the United States District Court (Oregon), the United States Court of Appeals for 1 the Ninth Circuit,and the United States Supreme Court. 64 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Court of Appeals POSITION 6 EDWARD WARREN 3 Ry Nonpartisan ' OCCUPATION: Judge,Oregon Court of Appeals since 1980. �R OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: M A working lawyer in private practice since 1967;previously taught English and F• Spanish at Charles S. Forbell School of Language in Mexico City;as a young man worked as a newspaper boy, dishwasher,janitor, retail clerk,cold storage worker, factory worker, field worker and postal worker. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Northwestern School of Law of Lewis&Clark College,J.D., 1966;Portland State University,B.S., 1960;Washington High School, Portland,Oregon. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: First elected to the Court of Appeals in May 1980;re-elected to the Court of Appeals in 1986 and 1992; served as a pro tem judge on the Oregon Supreme Court;appointed by the Oregon Supreme Court to the Board of Bar Examiners for four years (vice-chair 1976; chair 1977); served as Special Assistant Attorney General in legal actions taken against Oregon state agencies; represented the Oregon Supreme Court 1977-78 in cases dealing with bar admission practices; current president of the Oregon Appellate Judges Association. BACKGROUND AND FAMILY: Born and raised in Portland; currently resides in Salem with his wife, Jeanne;has two grown children, Edward and Jaimie. JUDGE ED WARREN was rated "EXCEPTIONALLY WELL QUALIFIED" for the position of Court of Appeals Judge by the Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar. While in private practice, he was widely regarded as one of Oregon's leading appeals lawyers. He has 18 years of service on the Court of Appeals and has served as a presiding judge on one of the court's three departments since 1990. JUDGE ED WARREN has the practical background, ability, judicial experience and•the energy to keep full pace with the heavy work load coming before the Court of Appeals,the busiest appeals court in Oregon and one of the busiest in the United States. He continues to strive for the prompt and even-handed resolution of all cases before the court. JUDGE ED WARREN is: • Oregon's Most Experienced Court of Appeals Judge. • Exceptionally Well Qualified. • A Native Oregonian. "Judge Ed Warren is a hard-working judge who gets his work done promptly and fairly." Retired Chief Justice Edwin J. Peterson,Oregon Supreme Court. (This information furnished by Committee to Re-elect Judge Ed Warren.) 65 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Circuit Court POSITONT4ICT A. MICHAEL ADLER Nonpartisan OCCUPATION: Deschutes County Circuit Court Judge OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Attorney in private practice, representing people in a broad variety of cases for 17 years.President Oregon Trial Lawyers Association- 1994-95; State Delegate-Assoc. of Trial Lawyers of America-1987-97; Chair-Oregon State Bar Aviation Section- 1991-92; Elected Member Oregon State Bar House of Delegates - 1996;Oregon State Bar Civil Jury Instruction Com- mittee - 1991-93; Oregon State Bar Litigation Section Editorial Board;Deschutes County Bar Association EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Juris Doctor - Lewis & Clark Law School - 1980; Managing Editor - Law Review - 1979-80; B.A.-Colorado College- 1975 PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Deschutes County Circuit Court Judge(since August of 1997) I am dedicated to applying the law fairly to all parties who come before the court. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve the people of Deschutes County as a Circuit Court Judge. (This information furnished by A.Michael Adler.) 66 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information P � £d 3 N d f •r^' .tea k `Y k S �k8 5. Y a y xYSSK. n s ,: x p f Round barn located near Triangle Lake in Lane County. 1967 photo taken by Ben Maxwell courtesy of the Ben Maxwell Photography Collection, Salem Public Library. 67 Official 1998 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 503-232-7411. 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 (hearing impaired). 2. Large-type voting instructions or hand-held magnifying glasses for the visually impaired will be provided at each polling place. 3. Telecommunication devices for the hearing impaired will be available in each county elections office.The special telephone number foryour county is included in the list of county elections officials that appears on the"Absent Voter"information page, or you may contact the Office of the Secretary of State by dialing 503-378-5812. 4. If an elderly or physically disabled voter's polling place is inaccessi- ble, the voter may request, in advance, to have a ballot brought from the polling place to the voter's car, or 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 par- ties, or some other person chosen by the voter. Under no circum- stances may assistance be given by the voter's employer, 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 elections official. 68 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Absent Voter You may apply for an absentee ballot from your county The U.S. Department of Defense provides standard form 76 clerk if: that complies with these requirements. It is recommended that 1.You are a registered voter;and long term absent voters use this form—available at embassies 2.You have reason to believe you will be unable,for any reason, and military installations—whenever possible. to vote at the polling place on election day. Special absentee voting instructions and a ballot return enve- lope will accompany each absentee ballot. Your application must be in writing and must include: 1.Your signature.(This is required,for comparison to your voter Special Absentee Ballots: Any long term absentee voter registration card.) may obtain a special absentee ballot for a primary or gen- t.Your residence address. eral election if the voter believes that: 3.The address to which the ballot should be mailed,if different 1.The voter will be residing, stationed or working outside the from your residence address. territorial limits of the United States and the District of Columbia;and While you may apply for and receive an absentee ballot up to 2.The voter will not be able to receive,vote and return a regu- 8:00 p.m.on election day, if your application is received by the lar absentee ballot by normal mail delivery within the period county clerk after May 14,1998,the county clerk is not required provided for absentee voting. to mail your ballot.If your ballot is not mailed,you must obtain it If you feel you may need a special absentee ballot, you in person from the county clerk.Therefore, if you apply for an should contact your county elections officer for details. 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 p.m.on election day. REMEMBER,YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT If you wish become a permanent absentee voter,you can MUST BE RECEIVED IN YOUR COUNTY do so by checking ng the appropriate box on the absentee ballot application form. If you check the permanent absentee voter ELECTIONS OFFICE BY 8:00 P.M.THE DAY box, you are considered a permanent absentee voter for every subsequent election until you notify your county clerk or you OF THE ELECTION, MAY 19, 1998. move out of the county. YOUR VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOT MUST BE RECEIVED IN f' —'—"-------'—'—'—'...... '---'—'—' —I YOUR COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE NO LATER THAN j I ABSENTEE BALLOT 8:00 P.M.THE DAY OF THE ELECTION, MAY 19, 1998. i i i APPLICATION i LONG TERM ABSENT VOTER I PRECINCT NAME/NUMBER I You may apply for long term absent voter status with your j I county clerk or the Secretary of State if: i j 1.You are a resident of this state,absent from your place of res- j TODAY'S DATE ELECTION DATE I idence;and j I 2.,You are serving in the armed forces or merchant marine of j the United States;Of 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 i I 4.You are a spouse or dependent of a long term absent voter. I RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS I A spouse or dependent of a long term absent voter, not pre- viously a resident of this state who intends to reside in this state, is considered a resident for voting purposes and may I I vote in the same manner as a long term absent voter. I CITY COUNTY ZIP I I I Your application must be in writing and must include: j X I 1.Your name and current mailing address. j SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(HANDWRITTEN) i 2.A statement that you are a citizen of the United States. 3.A statement that you will be 18 or older on the day of the I IF YOU WISH TO BECOME A PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER, I election. i ❑ CHECK THIS BOX. 4.A statement that your home residence has been in this state i I for more than 20 days preceding the election,and giving the I MAIL BALLOT TO: l address of your last home residence. 5.A statement of the facts that qualify you as a long term absent voter. 6.A statement that you are not requesting a ballot from any I STREETADDRESS I other state and are not voting in any other manner than by absentee ballot. I I 7.A designation of your political affiliation if you wish to vote in I CITY STATE ZIP I a primary election. I I i MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE i COUNTY IN WHICH YOU MAINTAIN YOUR HOME RESIDENCE L._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.J 69 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Absent Voter Baker Hood River Polk Wallowa Julia Woods Sandra Berryy Linda Dawson Charlotte McIver Baker County Clerk Dir.Assess/Rec Polk County Clerk Wallowa County Clerk 1995 3rd St.Suite 150 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 TDD 541-523-8208 541-386-1442 503-623-9217 TDD 503-623-7557 541-426-4543,Ext.15 'Benton Jackson Sherman Wasco John Anderson,C.A.O. Kathy Beckett Linda Cornie Karen LeBreton Elections Division Jackson County Clerk Sherman County Clerk Wasco County Clerk PO Box 888 Courthouse, 10 S.Oakdale PO Box 365 Courthouse,511.Washington St. Corvallis,OR 97339-0888 Medford,OR 97501-2902 Moro,OR 97039-0365 The Dalles,OR 97058 541-757-6756 TDD 541-757-5646 541-776-7181 TDD 541-776-7183 541-565-3606 541-296-6159 TDD 541-296-6159 Clackamas Fax 541-565-3312 John Kauffman Jefferson Washington Clackamas County Clerk Elaine L.Henderson Tillamook Gecti Kingsley Elections Division Jefferson County Clerk Josephine Veltri Elections Division Elections Courthouse,75 SE"C"St. Tillamook County Clerk 150 N.1 st Ave.,MS3 Gladstone,OR Ave.e. 2195 Madras,OR 97741 201 Laurel Ave. Hillsboro,OR 97124 503-655-8510 541-475-4451 TDD 541-475-4451 Tillamook,OR 97141 503-648-8670 TDD 503-693-4598 503-842-3402 Clatso Josephine Wheeler Lori Davidson Georgette Brown Umatilla Marilyn Garcia Clatsop County Clerk Josephine County Clerk Patti Chapman Wheeler County Clerk PO Box 178,749 Commercial PO Box 69 Director of Elections PO Box 327 Astoria,OR 97103-0178 Grants Pass,OR 97528-0203 PO Box 1227 Fossil,OR 97830-0327 503-325-8511 TDD.503-325-9307 541-474-5243 Pendleton,OR 97801 541-763-2400 TDD 541-763-2401 TDD 1-800-735-2900 541-278-6254 TDD 541-278-6257 Columbia Yamhill Elizabeth(Betty)Huser Klamath Union' Charles Stern Columbia County Clerk Bernetha G.Letsch R.Nellie Bogue-Hibbert Yamhill County Clerk Courthouse Klamath County Clerk Union County Clerk Courthouse,535 NE 5th St. St.Helens,OR 97051-2089 507 Main St. 1001 4th St.Ste"D" McMinnville,OR 97128-4593 503-397-3796,Ext.8444 Klamath Falls,OR 97601 LaGrande,OR 97850 503-434-7518 TDD 503-434-7519 TDD 503-397-7246,Ext.8445 541-883-5134 TDD 541-883-5157 541-963-1006 Coos Lake Dorothy Taylor Karen Swank Coos County Clerk Lake County Clerk Courthouse 513 Center St. Coquille,OR 97423-1899• Lakeview,OR 97630-1579 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 541-396-3121,Ext.301 541-947-6006 TDD 541-947-6007 r ----------- _ ___ - TDD 1-800-735-2900 i Lane ABSENTEE BALLOT Crook Dee Annette Newingham Deanna I I (Dee)Berman Elections Division ; APPLICATION I Crook County Clerk 135 E.6th Ave. 300 E.Third,Room 23 Eugene,OR 97401-2671 I I Prineville,OR 97754-1919 541-682-4234 TDD 541-682-4320 j I 541-447-6553 TDD 541-447-6553 Curry Lincoln I PRECINCT NAME/NUMBER I Renee Kolen Dana Jenkins j I Curry County Clerk Lincoln County Clerk j PO Box 746 225 W.Olive St.,Room 201 Gold Beach,OR 97444 Newport,OR 97365 I TODAY'S DATE ELECTION DATE 541-247-7011,Ext.223 541-265-4131 TDD 541-265-4193 TDD 541-247-6440 Linn Deschutes Steven Druckenmiller I PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY I Mary Sue(Susie Penhollow Linn County Clerk Deschutes Coun4 Clerk 4th&Broadalbin I I Deschutes Services Bid Albany,OR 97321 1340 NW Wall St. g 541-967-3831 TDD 541-967-3833 I I Bend,OR 97701 1 RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS I 541-388-6546 TDD 541-385-3203 Malheur j I Deborah R.DeLong Douglas Malheur County Clerk I I Doyle Shaver,Jr. 251 "B"St.W.,Suite 4 j CITY COUNTY ZIP I Douglas County Clerk Vale,OR 97918 PO Box 10 541-473-5151 TDQ 541-473-5157 1 I Roseburg,OR 97470-0004 j X I 541-440-4252 TDD 541-440-6092 Marion j SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(HANDWRITTEN) j Gilliam Alan H.Davidson Rena Kennedy Marion County Clerk Y Elections Division Gilliam County Clerk 4263 Commercial St.SE,#300 1 IF YOU WISH TO BECOME A PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER, I Courthouse Salem,OR 97302-3987 j CHECK THIS BOX. j Condon,OR 97823-0427 503-588-5041 /1-800-655-5388 541-384-2311 TDD 503-588-5610 I I Grant Morrow I MAIL BALLOT TO: I Kathy McKinnon Barbara Bloodsworth Grant County Clerk I I 201 S.Humbolt,Suite 290 Morrow County Clerk p0 Box 338 Canyon City,OR 97820-0039 Hep ox OR 97836 0338 I STREETADDRESS I 541-575-1675 TDD 541-575-1675 541-676-9061 TDD 541-676-9061 I I Her e yy j Maria Iturriaga Multnomah Harney County Clerk Director of Elections I CITY STATE ZIP I Courthouse,450 N.Buena Vista 1040 S.E.Morrison Burns,OR 97720 Portland,OR 97214-2495 541-573-6641 503-248-3720 I MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE I Fax 503-248-3719 COUNTY IN WHICH YOU MAINTAIN YOUR HOME RESIDENCE L._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.J 70 Official 1998 Biennial Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information Index CANDIDATES Page Page Adams, Ron.:........................................................................ 44 Knopp,Tim............................................................................ 28 Adler,A.Michael................................................................... 66 Lim,John.............................................................................. 19 Atkinson, Perry A.................................................................. 20 Newkirk,John D.................................................................... 22 Brady,Jeffrey........................................................................ 24 Oakland,Sam....................................................................... 54 Bray,Jack B.......................................................................... 45 Plummer, Berna O'Ree-Rogers............................................ 55 Bunn, Stan............................................................................ 46 Rice,James.......................................................................... 60 Campbell,Kevin M................................................................ 34 Riggs,William....................................................................... 61 Carter,Margaret.................................................................... 47 Roberts,Jack.....................................:.................................. 43 Christian,Valentine............................................................... 18 Schock,Spencer................................................................... 56 Cook,Vern............................................................................ 48 Simila-Dickinson,Carol......................................................... 57 Cooley,Wes.......................................................................... 21 Sizemore, Bill........................................................................ 26 deMeurers,Alan.................................................................... 49 Spidal, Bill............................................................................. 27 Eckman, Kathie Wenick........................................................ 28 Sweeney,John...................................................................... 32 Fahey,Mike............................................................................ 42 Tiernan, Bob......................................................................... 62 Fanno,Wayne L.................................................................... 50 Verhulst,Michael Jeffrey....................................................... 58 Foley, Dave........................................................................... 37 Walden,Greg...................................... ............................... 23 Hoffer,Victor......................................................................... 59 Warren, Edward.................................................................... 65 Howard,Jim.......................................................................... 51 Wedum, Ellen........................................................................ 35 Humphreys,Mike.................................................................. 52 Wells, Paul Damian............................................................... 39 Huss,Walter.......................................................................... 25 Westlund, Ben....................................................................... 29 Jackson,Janice.................................................................... 64 Westwood,Jim...................................................................... 63 Karr-Morse,Colin.................................................................. 53 Work, Elli............................................................................... 40 Kitzhaber,John..................................................................... 38 Wyden, Ron.......................................................................... 33 ATTENTION: Don't be alarmed if this copy of the 1998 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. 71 SECRETARY OF STATE BULK RATE Phil Keisling CAR-RT SORT State Capitol Building U.S.Postage Salem, Oregon 97310-0722 Portland,OR Permit No.815 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER voter.q.. ' OF 1859 Deschutes STATE OF OREGON BIENNIAL PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 1991998 Please RECYCLE this pamphlet with your newspapers