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BILL B R A D B U RY STATE OF OREGON
SECRETARY OF STATE `' SECRETARY OF STATE
PADDY J.McGUIRE i= 136 STATE CAPITOL
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE SALEM,OREGON 97310-0722
1859 (503)986-1523
Dear Oregonian,
As Oregon's Secretary of State, I firmly believe we must do all we can to ensure that every +
Oregonian has the opportunity to register and vote.Voting is a powerful tool — it gives you the
opportunity to determine who leads our country and what laws are passed.
This week we are conducting a voter outreach campaign to make sure that as many
Oregonians as possible participate in the November 5 General Election. Our goal is to make
participating in Oregon's elections easier and more convenient than it has ever been.
Because the Voters' Pamphlet goes out to every residence in Oregon, many of you reading
this may not yet be registered to vote. If you are not registered, I encourage you to do so before
the October 15 registration deadline so you can exercise your precious right to vote on
November 5.
We'll do.more than making registering to vote easy—we'll,make it fun! During our statewide
"Voter Registration Week"from October 7-15, you'll be able to register to vote at fun community
events, including:
• Eugene Saturday Market (Oct. 12)
• Portland Saturday Market (Oct. 12)
• Midnight Madness (Lloyd Center Mall in Portland - Oct. 15)
For details about how to register at these events, visit the Oregon Votes 2002 website at
www.oregonvotes.org.
There are also many convenient ways for you to register on your own.Visit the Oregon Votes
2002 website and print out a voter registration form, or go to your local county elections.office,
DMV, or post office.
If you are already registered to vote, I urge you to fill out and send in your ballot early so that it
is received by November 5.The Voters' Pamphlet is the most direct and complete source of
information on candidates and issues in our state.The Oregon Votes 2002 website is also a
convenient source to help you make informed decisions as you vote. I encourage you to use
both resources in formulating your opinions.
Remember:the ballot you cast in November will affect all of our lives and the future of our state.
Best wishes,
Bill Bradbury
Oregon Secretary of State
Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information
Voter Instructions/Measure Guide
VOTE BY MAIL GUIDE TO STATE MEASURES
As a voter,what do I have to do? MEASURE 14 Pg
Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you between the Amends Constitution:Removes Historical Racial 6
18th and 14th days before the election.Inside the packet you will References in Obsolete Sections of Oregon Constitution,
find the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a return envelope.Once Article VII (Original),Article XVIII
! you vote the ballot,place it in the secrecy envelope and seal it in
the pre-addressed return envelope. Be sure you sign the return
envelope on the appropriate line.After that just return the ballot MEASURE 15
either by mail or at a designated drop site.
Amends Constitution:Authorizes State to Issue General g
What if I am uncomfortable voting my ballot at home? Obligation Bonds for Seismic Rehabilitation of Public
Privacy booths are available for you to cast your ballot.There are Education Buildings(Defined)
privacy booths at your county elections office and there may be
others at drop site locations elsewhere in your county.For further MEASURE 16
information,call your county elections official.
Amends Constitution:Authorizes State to Issue General 14
What if 1 make a mistake or need a new ballot?
Obligation Bonds for Seismic Rehabilitation of
If your ballot is lost, destroyed,damaged or you make a mistake
E
in marking your ballot, you may call your county elections office mergency Services Buildings(Defined)
and request-a replacement ballot. One will be mailed to you as
long as you request it by October 31.After that,you may pick it up MEASURE 17
j at the elections office.If you have already mailed your original bal- Amends Constitution:Reduces Minimum Age 20
I lot before you realize you made a mistake, you have cast your Requirement to Serve as State Legislator From 21 Years
vote and will not be eligible for a replacement ballot. to 18 Years
What if my ballot doesn't come?
If you are registered to vote and have not received your ballot MEASURE 18
within a week after they are mailed, call your county elections
office.They will check that your voter registration is current.If it is, Amends Constitution:Allows Certain Tax Districts to 24
they will mail you a replacement ballot. Establish Permanent Property Tax Rates and Divide into
What if I have moved and have not updated my registration? Tax Zones
If you were registered to vote by October 15 but now have a
different address,call your county elections office for instructions MEASURE 21
on how to update your registration and receive a ballot. Amends Constitution:Revises Procedure for Filling 29
Do I have to return my ballot by mail? Judicial Vacancies, Electing Judges;Allows Vote for
You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any "None of the Above"
county elections office or any designated drop site in the state.
The times and locations of drop sites are listed in the Voters' MEASURE 22
Pamphlet and are also available at your county elections office.
Amends Constitution:Requires Oregon Supreme Court gg
When must the voted ballot be returned? Judges and Court'of Appeals Judges to Be Elected by
The voted ballot must be received in any county elections office District
or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m.on election night.Postmarks
do not count!
MEASURE 23
What if I forget to sign the return envelope?
Generally,your elections office will either return it to you for sign- Creates Health Care Finance Plan for Medically 54
ing or they will contact you, if possible,to come to the elections Necessary Services;Creates Additional Income, Payroll
office to sign it.If the return envelope does not get signed before Taxes
8:00 p.m.on November 5,the ballot will not be counted.
MEASURE 24
Allows Licensed Denturists to Install Partial Dentures 86
VOTERVOTERS WITH DISABILITIES (Replacement Teeth);Authorizes Cooperative Dentist-
S Business Ventures
If you are unable to vote your ballot without assistance,because
of a physical disability or because you are unable to read or write, MEASURE 25
contact your county elections official.They will provide two per- 94
sons to assist you in voting.In order to assure the county receives Increases Oregon Minimum Wage to$6.90 in 2003;
your voted ballot by Election Day, contact your county elections Increases for Inflation in Future Years
office early to arrange for assistance.You may also select some-
one else of your own choice to assist you.
MEASURE 26
A cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available for
Oregonians who cannot read standard print due to a visual or Amends Constitution:Prohibits Payment, Receipt of 106
physical disability.To order a cassette of the Voters'Pamphlet, Payment Based on the Number of Initiative, Referendum
please contact Independent Living Resources at 503-232-7411. Petition Signatures Obtained
MEASURE 27
MEASURES.19 AND 20 appeared on the Requires Labeling of Genetically-Engineered Foods(as 116
September 17, 2002, Special Election ballot. Defined)Sold or Distributed in or From Oregon
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—General Information
Information
GENERAL
Your official 2002 General Election Voters' Pamphlet is divided The explanatory statement is an impartial statement explaining
into two separate volumes. the measure.Each measure's explanatory statement is written by
This is Volume 1 and contains information on the 12 statewide a committee of five members, including two proponents of the measure, two opponents of the measure and a fifth member
ballot measures,as well as information on registering to vote and appointed by the first four committee members, or, if they fail to
obtaining an absentee ballot.Volume 2 will include the list of state agree on a fifth member, appointed by the Secretary of State.
candidates, statements submitted by state candidates, political Explanatory statements can be appealed and may be changed by
party statements and drop site locations. It will include your the Oregon Supreme Court.
county Voters' Pamphlet if your county chooses to produce a
Voters'Pamphlet in combination with the state.Volume 2 will be Citizens or organizations may file arguments in favor of, or
mailed October 16-18. in opposition to, measures by purchasing space for$500 or by
For each of the 12 statewide measure in this Voters'Pamphlet you submitting a petition signed by 1,000 voters.Arguments in favor of '
will find the following information: a measure appear first,followed by arguments in opposition to the
measure,and are printed in the order in which they are filed with
(1) ballot title; the Secretary of State's office.
(2) estimate of financial impact; Additionally, Measures 14 through 1,8 were referred to Oregon I
voters by the 2001 Legislature and you will find a "Legislative
(3) complete text of the proposed measure; Argument in Support"for each of these measures. Oregon law
(4) explanatory statement;and allows the Legislature to submit,at no cost, an argument in sup-
(5) arguments filed by proponents and opponents of the port of each measure it refers to the people.
measure. The Voters' Pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of
State since 1903,when Oregon became one of the first states to
The ballot title is drafted by the Attorney General's office. It is then provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication.One
distributed to a list of interested parties for public comment.After copy of the Voters'Pamphlet is mailed to every household in the
review of any comments submitted, the ballot title is certified by state. Additional copies are available at the State Capitol, local
the Attorney General's office. The certified ballot title can be post offices,courthouses and all county election offices.
appealed and may be changed by the Oregon Supreme Court.
The estimate of financial impact for each measure is prepared by
a committee of state officials including the Secretary of State,the �TE WEBS
State Treasurer, the Director of the Oregon Department of BS
Administrative Services and the Director of the Department of
Revenue.The committee estimates only the direct impact on state Most of the information contained in this Voters'Pamphlet is also
and local governments, based on information presented to the available in the Online Voters'Guide on the World Wide Web at
committee. http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/nov52002/nov52002.htm
ATTENTION:
The State of Oregon prints measure arguments and candidate statements as
submitted by the author. The state does not correct punctuation, grammar, syntax
errors or inaccurate information. The only changes made are attempts to correct
spelling errors if the word as originally submitted is not in the dictionary.
Each measure argument appears with the measure that is designated by the
person: submitting the argument, and appears in favor or in opposition as
designated by the submitter.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Page
County Elections Offices............................................... 138 Vote by Mail Information..........................:..................... 3
Disabled Voter Information............................................. 3 Voter Registration Information....................................... 5
Measures....................................................................... 6
IMPORTANT:
YOUR VOTED BALLOT MUST BE RETURNED (POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT)TO YOUR
COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE BY ELECTION DAY,TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002.
County Elections Offices are open on election day from 7 a.m.to 8 p.m.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet--General Information
Voter Registration Information
VOTER REGISTRATION
Who May Register to Vote
You may register to vote for the November 5, 2002, General
Election if:
• You are a citizen of the United States;
• You will be at least 18 years old by November 5,2002;and
• You are a resident of Oregon.
How to Register to Vote
To register to vote in the November 5, 2002, election, your com-
pleted voter registration card must be either:
• Postmarked by October 15,2002;
• Delivered to a county elections office by October 15,2002;or
• Delivered to any voter registration agency (e.g., DMV) by
October 15,2002.
If Your Name, Mailing Address or Political Party Aff iliation
Has Changed
I If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your name,
I mailing address or party affiliation has changed since you last
completed a voter registration card, complete a new voter regis-
tration card and mail it to your county elections office.
If Your Residence Address Has Changed
If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your resi-
dence address has changed since you last completed a voter
registration card,complete a new voter registration card and mail
it to your county elections office.
If you notify your county elections office of your change of resi-
dence address after October 15, 2002, you must request that a
ballot be mailed to you or go to your county elections office to get
your ballot.
Where to Obtain a Voter Registration Card
Voter registration cards can be obtained from the Secretary of
State's Office, any county elections office, many state agencies,
and most banks and post offices,and are also in some telephone
books.It is also available on-line at the Secretary of State's web
page at hftp://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/other.info/vreg.htm
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Request for Voter Registration Card
(Please Print)
Name:
Address:
City:,
Zip Code:
Telephone:
#of forms requested:
MAIL TO: Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
141 State Capitol
Salem,OR 97310-0722
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Measure No. 14
Senate Joint Resolution 7—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon the salary, and expenses of the County.Court by fees, percent-
by the 2001 Legislature to be voted on at the General Election, age, & other equitable taxation, of the business done in said
November 5,2002. Court&in the office of the County Clerk.[-]
Sec.2.Each elector who offers to vote upon this Constitution,
shall be asked by the judges of election this question:
Do you vote for the Constitution?Yes,or No.
BALLOT TITLE And also this question:
' Do you vote for Slavery in Oregon?Yes,or No.
[And also this question]
[Do you vote for free Negroes in Oregon?Yes,or No.]
WWI' And in the poll books shall be columns headed respectively.
W � i@�J "ARM "Constitution,Yes:' "Constitution, No"
["Free Negroes, Yes" "Free Negroes,No.']
a ma N' "Slavery,Yes:' "Slavery, No".[]
And the names of the electors shall be entered in the poll
vote removes�tiatfsrs �I�ci�t` p
(ft�i 0 ;10,1,4 bf Artk tilt On Oaf), books, together with their [awnwers] answers to the said ques
� At"IIO3 34�I[,flregart `rC)rl5titUGunY ` tions, under their appropriate heads.The abstracts of the votes
�• transmitted to the Secretary of the Territory, shall be publicly
" et�rirr ' ftfr r� opened, and canvassed by the Governor and Secretary, or by
k Arttclo'Y 04011) either of them in the absence of the other;and the Governor, or
] , fgpt�O�tfttprt in his absence the Secretary, shall forthwith issue his proclama-
tion, and publish the same in the several newspapers printed in
mends ns tutitan 0drrerrtiy
this State, declaring the result of the said election upon each of
r�1n }]rendered dlste + said questions.[]
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Sec.4. If this Constitution shall be accepted by the electors,
, etd nttrt ct and a majority of all the votes given for,and against slavery,shall
tats # rfWrtln t�ol �b" ere be given for slavery,then the following section shall be added to
l a icrtrt 9 4r t Wikm s
" err I" Amite Vllf� fists; the Bill of Rights,and shall be part of this Constitution:
"Sec. _ "Persons lawfully held as slaves in any State,
z � ��7t3 ] dtibnrrtgrng rfttbn qf,;grin Territory, or District of the United States, under the laws thereof,
s � t ►; isle,' r Bdf tsar 18teciarr
� � 3 �� may be brought into this State, and such Slaves, and their
T #It Rr0ht x
descendants may be held as slaves within this State, and shall
tl T e3 tee irr � not be emancipated without the consent of their owners:'
rt
>,l nrnreri "'do' And if a majority of such votes shall be given against slavery,
' fferar ec ` `t9` then the foregoing section shall not, but the following sections
� � t #Cturt rrenetrr�te� shall be added to the Bill of Rights, and shall be a part of this
tt &] find Constitution.
AAA T'{1e�r It ftttsrtxral ettet''; "Sec._There shall be neither slavery, nor involuntary servi
OF t l€ give nrtt ,expcndit6i tm V i erl� ,'; ,: " ' tude in the State, otherwise than as a punishment for crime,
whereof the party shall have been duly convicted:'[]
[And if a majority of all the votes given for, and against free
negroes, shall be given against free negroes, then the following
section shall be added to the Bill of Rights, and shall be part of
this Constitution:]
TEXT OF MEASURE ['Sec._No free negro, or mulatto,not residing in this State
at the time of the adoption of this Constitution,shall come,reside,
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of or be within this State, or hold any real estate, or make any con-
Oregon: tracts, or maintain any suit therein;and the Legislative Assembly
shall provide by penal laws, for the removal,by public officers,of
PARAGRAPH I.Sections 2, 10 and 14, Article VII (Original), all such negroes, and mulattoes, and for their effectual exclusion
and sections 2, 4 and 5, Article XVII I of the Constitution of the from the State,and for the punishment of persons who shall bring
State of Oregon,are amended to read: them into the State, or employ,or harbor them.']
Sec.2.The Supreme Court shall consist of Four Justices to be Sec.5. Until an enumeration of the [white] inhabitants of the
chosen in districts by the electors thereof,who shall be citizens of State shall be made,and the senators and representatives appor-
the United States,and who shall have resided in the State at least tioned as directed in the Constitution,the County of Marion shall
three years next'preceding their election, and after their election have two senators,and four representatives.[-]
to reside in their respective districts:[-]The number of Justices,the Linn two senators,and four representatives.
Districts may be increased, but [shall not exceed five until the Lane two senators,and three[represtatives]representatives.
white population of the State shall amount to One Hundred Clackamas and Wasco,one senator jointly,and Clackamas three
Thousand,and]shall never exceed seven;and the boundaries of representatives,and Wasco one representative.[-]
districts may be changed, but no Change of Districts, shall have Yamhill one senator,and two representatives.
the effect to remove a Judge from office,or[requre]require him Polk one senator,and two representatives.
to change his residence without his consent.[-] Benton one senator,and two representatives.
Sec.10.[When the white population of the State shall amount Multnomah,one senator,and two representatives.
to Two Hundred Thousand the] The Legislative Assembly, may Washington, Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook one senator
provide for the election of Supreme,and Circuit Judges,in distinct jointly, and Washington one representative, and Washington
classes,one of which classes shall consist of three Justices of the and Columbia one representative jointly, and Clatsop and
Supreme Court,who shall not perform Circuit duty,and the other Tillamook one representative jointly.[-]
class shall consist of the necessary number of Circuit Judges, Douglas,one senator,and two representatives.[-]
who shall hold full terms without allotment,and who shall take the Jackson one senator,and three representatives.
same oath as the Supreme Judges:[-] Josephine one senator,and one[repsentative]representative.[-]
Sec. 14.The Counties having less than ten thousand [white] Umpqua,Coos and Curry,one senator jointly,and Umpqua
inhabitants,,shall be[reimbersed]reimbursed wholly or in part for
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Measure No. 14
one representative, and Coos and Curry one representative
jointly.[-]
PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu-
tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
rejection at the next regular general election held throughout
this state.
NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
i
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT'
The Oregon Constitution,adopted before the Civil War,referred to
the state's"white population,""white"inhabitants, "free Negroes"
and"mulattoes."These references are obsolete. In some cases,
j amendments have superseded the references.In other cases,the
references are in sections that no longer have any force or effect.
Nevertheless, the references to race remain in the constitution.
Ballot Measure 14 removes the references to race.The measure
does not change the constitution in any other way.
The Oregon Constitution contains language that establishes
numerical thresholds for expanding the number of State Supreme
Court Justices, requiring that Supreme Court and Circuit Judges
be elected by the people, and requiring-that counties be reim-
bursed for certain court costs.The numerical thresholds are not
tied to the number of citizens residing in Oregon,but are instead
tied to the number of white inhabitants of the state.
The Oregon Constitution was ratified in 1857, prior to the Civil
War. Prior to adoption of the Oregon Constitution, the Oregon
Territory had enacted two African-American exclusion bills(1844
and 1849)that banned African-Americans from owning property
or residing in Oregon.
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was
ratified in 1868.The 14th Amendment provides that anyone born
or naturalized in the United States is a citizen. The 14th
Amendment also bans states from enacting or enforcing laws that
deny citizens equal protection or due process of law based on
race. In 1925, Oregon voters repealed the constitutional provi-
sions relating to the exclusion of African-Americans.However,the
language relating to race remains in the Oregon Constitution.
Ballot Measure 14 removes the references to race in these
sections of the constitution, and also corrects some spelling
errors. The measure does not change the constitution in any
other way, and the original language will remain as part of the
historical record.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Senator Ave[Gordly President of the Senate
Representative Jackie Winters Speaker of the House
Robert F.Ekstrom Secretary of State
Arnold Ismach Secretary of State
Dr.Darrell Millner Members of the Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
NO ARGUMENTS,OTHER THAN
THE LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT,
WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
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Measure No. 14 Arguments
LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT
The Oregon Constitution currently contains racial provisions that
are in violation of the United States Constitution's equal protection
clause under the 14th Amendment.
The prohibited language is contained in obsolete sections of the
Oregon Constitution that have either been amended or repealed.
t Allowing this prohibited and biased language to remain is hurtful
as well as unconstitutional. It is time to put an unenlightened
period of Oregon's history behind us and remove this language
a from the Constitution.
In 1999, the Oregon Legislature adopted Senate Resolution 3,
a Day of Acknowledgement, which resolved to increase public
awareness of racial discrimination and work toward the full
participation of racial minorities in all aspects of Oregon life.
Continuing on that constructive path of racial equality, the 2001
Legislature unanimously referred Ballot Measure 14 to the voters.
One lingering effect of this history causes harm and pain to
people of color and limits the quality and dignity of all Oregonians.
We believe that an honest acknowledgement of our racial history
and open dialogue can lead to racial healing and reconciliation
and free us to move constructively into a better future for all.This
is an opportunity for us to be all-inclusive as an Oregon people.
Please vote"yes"on Ballot Measure 14.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Senator Avel Gordly President of the Senate
Representative Steve March Speaker of the House
Representative Jackie Winters Speaker of the House
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the legislative
argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
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Measure No. 15
Senate Joint Resolution 21—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon bear rates of interest as may be provided by statute.The full
by the 2001 Legislature to be voted on at the General Election, faith and credit and taxing power of the State of Oregon must
November 5,2002. be pledged to the payment of the principal;premium,if any,
and interest on the general obligation bonds; however, the
ad valorem taxing power of the State of Oregon may not
BALLOT TITLE be pledged to the payment of the bonds issued under this
section.
(3) As used in this section, "public education building"
means a building owned by the State Board of Higher
! Education,a school district,an education service district,a
community college district or a community college service
Cf3 CI:f�M1�111w lwftiilfitl t30f FOR district.
SEtSC REHABIL1T�f t3F PUBLtG SECTION 2. The principal, premium, if any, interest and
FEI9f,)GA RN,BUILOW j FVNED) other amounts payable with respect to the general obligation
bonds issued under section 1 of this Article must be repaid
By'NW,vote A ow iwipo as determined by the Legislative Assembly from the
,ion .'l klJlgatron bt MS 'for,sefsrtlit rehabififia# publ�o`F following sources:
education buildings(defined),prowbes sources for re yrilent; (1) Amounts appropriated for the purpose by the
auf 'ling,legislat fl r Legislative Assembly from the General Fund, including
taxes,other than ad valorem property taxes,levied to pay the
x for bonds;
ta �seleetlsigatin i� :fat sees rafts (2) Amounts allocated for the purpose.by the Legislative
f ectr t)a . Assembly from the proceeds of the State Lottery or from the
Master Settlement Agreement entered into on November 23
� n �� a " b � A n 1998 b the State of Oregon and leading United States
.. � �� � 4t Y 9 9
$50,dOC1, �trne� ,00ko lead vouid ter, tobacco product manufacturers;and
4654 gbne'' loCbis €�e need f�nrlt) .- (3)Amounts appropriated or allocated for the purpose by
tiC3b dnch �>c r�0t 0f, the Legislative Assembly from other sources of revenue.
i�ldngs ��ec�urdn fItf�n�s ���as: tr
SECTION 3. General obligation bonds issued under
b Mate turd cif Htdtior4,"slgoffiSfridt ' �aors section 1 of this Article may be refunded with bonds of like
service distrat t,o006munc district,or bq i' Ifte obligation.
service d'!Ondt Limits a"10 f bted,ro, s o an 63 Corte SECTION 4. The Legislative Assembly may enact legis-
percent of tlfe real'rrta��a tte of•off j �rtY B 1�ta;' lation to carry out the provisions of this Article.
p cifies sf tJi dam,ttf ettd ! urlf, (d br r�f Ws-, SECTION 5.This Article supersedes conflicting provisions
xobatx o settl rrt nt ftas�,ar ' r urtlt? f r�(ar# +,fro, ttfl of this Constitution.
sources� t incl-41�i � ��f? eT� a �ff� PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu-
Errirtlanf►d ' ewfar tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
F#NA U' AAC'C`f'here#s rra finarr df tlfiact rejection at the next regular general election held throughout
3Cal gt7S� 'I inik?tt ndltu es car Pev,W ", this state.
NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
TEXT OF MEASURE
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of
Oregon:
PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is
amended by creating a new Article to be known as Article XI-L,
such Article to read:
ARTICLE XI-L
SECTION 1.(1)In the manner provided by law and notwith-
standing the limitations contained in section 7,Article XI of
this Constitution, the credit of the State of Oregon may be
loaned and indebtedness incurred, in an aggregate out-
standing principal amount not to exceed, at any one time,
one-fifth of one percent of the real market value of all
property in the state,to provide funds for the planning and
implementation of seismic rehabilitation of public education
buildings, including surveying and conducting engineering
evaluations of the need for seismic rehabilitation.
(2)Any indebtedness incurred under this section must be
in the form of general obligation bonds of the State of
Oregon containing a direct promise on behalf of the State of
Oregon to pay the principal, premium, if any, interest and
other amounts payable with respect to the bonds, in an
aggregate outstanding principal amount not to exceed the
amount authorized in subsection (1) of this section. The
bonds are the direct obligation of the State of Oregon and
must be in a form,run for a period of time, have terms and
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Measure No. 15
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Ballot Measure 15 amends the Oregon Constitution to allow the
state to issue general obligation bonds to retrofit or reinforce pub-
lic education buildings to withstand earthquakes.The aggregate
outstanding principal amount of debt incurred is capped by the
terms of the measure.The measure requires the state to pledge
its full faith and credit to repayment of debt incurred.The measure
directs the Legislative Assembly to repay the principal,premium,
if any, interest and other amounts payable related to the bonds
from taxes,from lottery proceeds or tobacco settlement moneys
or from other sources of revenue.The Legislative Assembly may
not repay the bonds from property taxes.The measure authorizes ,
the state to issue general obligation bonds for.refunding the
bonds issued.
The measure applies to state universities;elementary,middle and
high schools;education service districts;community colleges;or
similar public education buildings.
The measure authorizes the Legislative Assembly to enact legis-
lation to carry out the provisions of the measure.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Senator Peter Courtney President of the Senate
Representative Alan Brown Speaker of the House
Representative Phil Barnhart Secretary of State
Representative Tim Knopp Secretary of State
Representative Janet Carlson Members of the Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
NO ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION TO THIS BALLOT
MEASURE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
n
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 15 Arguments
LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
EARTHQUAKES AND OIlR SCHOOLS PROTECT OUR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
imagine the terror of not knowing whether your children are VOTE"YES"ON MEASURE 15
surviving a major earthquake.The Oregon Department of Geology When the big earthquake hits, we must be prepared! Tens of
says it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. And if your thousands of university students in our laboratories,auditoriums,
children or grandchildren are in a school during an earthquake, and classrooms need protection.Safeguarding their lives and the
will they be safe? lives of faculty and staff,when a quake as strong as magnitude 9
Unfortunately,the answer is no if they're in one of the thousands hits, depends upon making our buildings earthquake ready.We
of buildings that experts say are vulnerable to a major earth- can avoid a tragedy by acting now.
quake.The day after a quake,experts estimate that at least one The majority of the buildings owned by the state government of
third of school buildings will be closed due to extensive damage; Oregon are on the campuses of the seven universities. It would
They estimate such an earthquake could result in the deaths of cost more than $2 billion to replace the investment Oregonians
8,000 people and$12 billion in property damage. have made over the years in university facilities.
F Ballot Measure 15 is an opportunity to substantially reduce that But more important than the cost of buildings is the threat to the
loss.It is a responsible answer to the warnings from geologists. lives of as many as 100,000 students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Ballot Measure 15 will provide the money necessary to reinforce who use these buildings during the school year.Recent research
and upgrade schools,community colleges and universities so that has revealed a pattern of big quakes in Oregon,up to Magnitude 9,
we can minimize the loss of life and damage that will come in a and the pattern shows the next one could happen at any time.
high magnitude earthquake. Help us protect our students,professors, staff, and visitors from
Ballot Measure 15 will not raise taxes. But it will'help ensure the devastation of the next big earthquake.Join us in voting"Yes"
the safety of children and it will help minimize the damage when on Measure 15.
our state suffers a major earthquake. Richard Jarvis
Vote YES on Ballot Measure 15 Chancellor,Oregon University System*
David Frohnmayer
Committee Members: Appointed By: President, University of Oregon*
Senator Peter Courtney President of the Senate Paul Risser
Representative Alan Brown Speaker of the House President,Oregon State University*
Representative Mark Hass Speaker of the House
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the legislative Dan Bernstine
argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.) President, Portland State University*
Phillip D.Creighton
President, Eastern Oregon University*
Philip W.Conn
President,Western Oregon University*
Elisabeth Zinser
President,Southern Oregon University*
Martha Anne Dow
President,Oregon Institute of Technology*
*Titles used for identification purposes only,and do not constitute
an endorsement by the Oregon University System or any of its
institutions.
(This information furnished by Grattan Kerans.)
(This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.)
F e printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ent by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
curacy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 15 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Ballot Measure 15 amends Oregon's Constitution.to allow The member unions of the Oregon State Building&Construction
the state to Issue bonds to retrofit public education buildings Trades Council urge you to vote"YES"on Ballot Measure 15.
to withstand earthquakes.
Some of Oregon's most essential facilities-schools-are old and
Scientists have recently discovered that Oregon has experienced were not built to handle a major earthquake. Ballot Measure 15
large earthquakes in the past, earthquakes that are larger than will provide the money necessary to reinforce and upgrade
those experienced frequently in California. These large earth- schools, community colleges and universities so that we can
quakes occur on a 300 to 500 year basis.The question is not if minimize the loss of life and damage that will come in a high
Oregon will experience the widespread devastation of an earth- magnitude earthquake. Ballot Measure 15 will not raise taxes,
quake,but when. but rather allow a capped amount of bonding to ensure these
Earthquakes in other west coast states have demonstrated the buildings are safe for our kids.
vulnerability of school buildings to damage, and the potential for According to the Oregon Department of Geology,we are certain
loss of life during such events. Many university and college to face an earthquake of devastating proportions. Rather than
buildings were damaged beyond repair in the 1994 Northridge, wait and watch the facilities that house our kids crumble,we must-
California earthquake. The 1993 Scotts Mills earthquake in act now.
Oregon damaged the Molalla High School beyond repair. In addition to providing a safe learning environment, this addi-
Both Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of tional money will provide jobs to Oregonians in these difficult
Geology and Mineral Industries estimate a significant earthquake economic times.The more than 30,000 trained,skilled craftsmen
in Oregon could result in massive damage to people and property. and women of the Oregon State Building &Construction Trades
These experts forecast up to 8,000 lives lost and 30,000 buildings Council will work hard to ensure the thousands of vulnerable
destroyed with damages exceeding$12 billion. buildings are properly reinforced and upgraded.
Many schools in Oregon were built prior to the adoption of. Keep our kids safe and help provide much needed jobs for
stringent building codes that help to ensure earthquake safe Oregonians.Vote"YES"on Ballot Measure 15.
buildings. These school buildings pose a life safety hazard to
their occupants:children,teachers,staff,family members and the (This information furnished by"Bob Shiprack, Oregon State Building &
public. Measure 15 allows the state to provide funding for Construction Trades Council.)
elementary schools through colleges to retrofit these hazardous
buildings.
• Measure 15 allows the state to issue general obligation bonds
to provide funding to retrofit hazardous buildings and protect
our children.
• Measure 15 helps the citizens of Oregon to protect our invest-
ment in our children and our schools.
• Measure 15 does not raise taxes.
Vote"YES"on Ballot Measure 15. Protect our children and
our investment in public education facilities.
(This information furnished by Brad Moyes, Vice President, Structural
Engineers Association of Oregon.)
(This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OHS 251.255.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 15- Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
PROTECT STUDENTS AT PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT:VOTE YES ON MEASURE 15
OREGON'S SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES The 1200 member companies of the Associated General
JOIN US IN SUPPORTING MEASURE 15 Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter urge you to protect
Experts expect a significant earthquake to hit the region sometime your investment in public education facilities and vote YES on
in the near future causing substantial damage and,unfortunately, Measure 15.
injuries and death. Measure 15 would allow general obligation bonds to be issued for
f Measure 15 will allow earthquake-prone Oregon to prepare for seismic rehabilitation of K-12, community college, and higher
this unwanted occurrence with a plan of action to bring school education buildings.The cost of rebuilding and repairing buildings
and university buildings up to adequate earthquake standards.In after small and medium earthquakes puts a significant strain on
a major earthquake,thousands of our children,students,teachers already tight school budgets,and the financial impact of a major
and staff could be in buildings that may not withstand the violent earthquake would be astronomical. By investing in seismic
tremors experts predict. upgrades now,the public will save millions in reconstruction costs
Even after the significant earthquake,these schools and univers
down the road.
ities will be counted on,to serve as gathering places for commu- Measure 15 is also about safety. A medium-sized earthquake
nities hardest hit. If these important buildings are not able to during the middle a school day could put hundreds of children
withstand the earthquake, then not only are student lives at risk in a danger zone. If school facilities have not been properly
but vital community assets could also be severely damaged. maintained were not built to the current earthquake standards,
Oregon's consulting engineers understand the risks if we do not
even a small earthquake could create a safety hazard.
retrofit at-risk schools.Because many educational facilities across Measure 15 requires the assessment of risk before actual
Oregon were built prior to the requirement of modern earthquake seismic rehabilitation programs begin. This ensures the most
building codes, they could suffer tremendous damage when a at-risk facilities receive attention first, and helps to ensure the
significant quake occurs.Measure 15 is a prudent step help brace responsible,cost-effective expenditure of public funds.
us for earthquakes,predicted to be part of our future. I The members of the Associated General Contractors urge your
Oregon's investment in our schools and universities is too great to YES vote on Measure 15.Let's protect our investment for years to
let them collapse into rubble. Ballot Measure 15 will create a come.
process to identify the buildings with the most critical needs and
focus resources On them. (This information furnished by Jessica Harris, Associated General
Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter.)
We urge you to join us in voting"YES"on Ballot Measure 15.
SAVE OUR SCHOOLS,SAVE OUR STUDENTS
SAVE OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
(This information furnished by Mike Unger,President,American Council of
Engineering Companies of Oregon.)
(This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 16
Senate Joint Resolution 22—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon bear rates of interest as may be provided by statute.The full
by the 2001 Legislature to be voted on at the General Election, faith and credit and taxing power of the State of Oregon must
November 5,2002. be pledged to the payment of the principal,premium,if any,
and interest on the general obligation bonds; however,the
ad valorem taxing power of the State of Oregon may not
BALLOT TITLE be pledged to the payment of the bonds issued under this
section.
(3)As used in this section:
(a)"Acute inpatient care facility"means a licensed hospi-
tal with an organized medical staff,with permanent facilities
� NDS• �t•I �NS AUTtfR� � that include inpatient beds,and with comprehensive medical
AT100' W � services, including physician services and continuous
11tAE a141IQI',C # �Yt�fi� nursing services under the supervision of registered nurses,
BCJI1S.RIlNE13)°- to provide diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment pri-
marily for but not limited to acutely ill patients and accident
"YEcB'� 1 e"vote autC[ort es 3t t',uW lice, victims."Acute inpatient care facility" includes the Oregon
• t'rr ai Fi tton t nda to. f3�a'Y hitatxon 'of•' Health and Science University.
monger y servvrce bt l#drng l+ fitledjY pte ttbes sdu'rtes'f6gt", (b)"Emergency services building"means a public building
+rU uthpli Iatiom used for fire protection services, a hospital building that
R �' i9yy �raj athrrizit3r lrstate,' contains an acute inpatient care facility, a police station,a
sheriff's office or a similar facility used by a state, county,
totf ral obti rnittlrtfiivr district or municipal law enforcement agency.
of rnergeyervlC �tdiltgs SECTION 2. The principal, premium, if any, interest and
+ e ndge rrlfiythe ss� Le , other amounts payable with respect to the general obligation
folttid5dle tegIslatur'd 'a 1 st4t+ss,ore dat,�t1" r� fi' bonds issued under section 1 of this Article must be
$fit?,fltlCl,wt11 5ollte&� t s#i006 Oasure ultl ai (),W,the state tta repaid as determined by the Legislative Assembly from the
issue geitat l fltlt]gatjtt0 to" 9e tlte:need for � tp` following sources:
dod W*h rel tf)� rr.b orn rgen r•:serviiQe§ �0 .:' (1) Amounts appropriated for the purpose by the.
rtrtnrvrvets bw�d tr5i cletirtaS pu# r t €iktinS r� l Legislative Assembly from the General Fund, including
fbr iir rr tt cttrsn s it esr' pit 1,t%ucldrnr S:c srrta[nir g a t#e taxes,other than ad valorem property taxes,levied to pay the
iter t 1 r f l s,t t Lions,sh iff bffrCB�a,ltd s� bonds;
thtCeB ltd b � _� � iara"to
ttCtea egrc)as", (2) Amounts allocated for the purpose by the Legislative
kttj► snteu r of otid" of ttte' Assembly from the proceeds of the State Lottery or from the
real'rrratt fwtlltteof° r 14 eat t8 Gi ea rrceaOf Master Settlement Agreement entered into on November 23,
repajrment r3rterat �d,�8ty fns,taaaffdetnt funds,, 1998, by the State of Oregon and leading United States
other apptoprratlpna,lit r tiudl act 47�3ter19�irope�ty des tobacco product manufacturers;and
f38ttr"proviains , <. ncl (3)Amounts appropriated or allocated for the purpose by
the Legislative Assembly from other sources of revenue.
,AST11MATE" OF FtN1L`W�
here x'nca ftrfanGial effect SECTION 3. General obligation bonds issued under
3�kt state or irtl gov9tnnlertt extaend�ture lrc isvehues section 1 of this Article may be refunded with bonds of like
obligation.
SECTION 4.The Legislative Assembly may enact legisla-
tion to carry out the provisions of this Article.
SECTION 5.This Article supersedes conflicting provisions
TEXT OF MEASURE of this Constitution.
PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu-
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
Oregon: rejection at the next regular general election held throughout
PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is this state.
amended by creating a new Article to be known as Article XI-L, NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
such Article to read: italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
ARTICLE XI-L
SECTION 1.(1)In the manner provided by law and notwith-
standing the limitations contained in section 7,Article XI of
this Constitution, the credit of the State of Oregon may be
loaned and indebtedness incurred, in an aggregate out-
standing principal amount not to exceed, at any one time,
one-fifth of one percent of the real market value of all prop-
erty in the state,to provide funds for the planning and imple-
mentation of seismic rehabilitation of emergency services
buildings, including surveying and conducting engineering
evaluations of the need for seismic rehabilitation.
(2)Any indebtedness incurred under this section must be
in the form of general obligation bonds of the State of
Oregon containing a direct promise on behalf of the State of
Oregon to pay the principal, premium, if any, interest and
other amounts payable with respect to the bonds, in an
aggregate outstanding principal amount not to exceed the
amount authorized in subsection (1) of this section. The
bonds are the direct obligation of the State of Oregon and
must be in a form,run for a period of time,have terms and
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 16
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Ballot Measure 16 amends the Oregon Constitution to allow the
state to issue general obligation bonds to retrofit or reinforce
emergency services buildings to withstand earthquakes. The
aggregate outstanding principal amount of debt incurred is
capped by the terms of the measure.The measure requires the
state to pledge its full faith and credit to repayment of debt
incurred.The measure directs the Legislative Assembly to repay
the principal,premium,if any,interest and other amounts payable
related to the bonds from taxes,from lottery proceeds or tobacco
settlement moneys or from other sources of revenue. The
Legislative Assembly may not repay the bonds from property
taxes.The measure authorizes the state to issue general obliga-
tion bonds for refunding the bonds issued.
The measure applies to fire stations, hospitals, police stations, •
sheriff's offices or a similar facility used by a state,county,district
or municipal law enforcement agency.
The measure authorizes the Legislative Assembly to enact legis-
lation to carry out the provisions of the measure.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Senator Peter Courtney President of the Senate
Representative Alan Brown Speaker of the House
Representative Phil Barnhart Secretary of State
Representative Tim Knopp Secretary of State
Representative Janet Carlson Members of the Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
NO ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION TO THIS BALLOT
MEASURE WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 16 Arguments
LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
EARTHQUAKES AND OUR FIRE STATIONS Fire associations support Measure 161
HOSPITALS,POLICE STATIONS
Events over the past year have shown all too clearly the impor-
It was just another day in Puget Sound area of Washington tance of having immediate emergency response capability that
State on February 28th 2001.Then, at 10:55 a.m.thousands of operates efficiently,effectively and–above all'–safely,
were jolted by one of the largest earthquakes to strike the
Pacific Northwest.The ground shook and buildings rattled for 40 While we have not seen a large-scale, catastrophic earthquake
terrifying seconds event in this region in a long while,experts tell us that another"big
Amazingly,the damage was limited to less than$2 billion dollars one"is eventually coming.
and only one death (a heart attack).The 6.8 magnitude of the It is impossible to be totally prepared for this kind of disaster.The
earthquake was even larger than the deadly Northridge earth- potential is significant for injury,property damage and loss of life. '
quake in southern California in 1994, which claimed 57 lives As emergency responders, it is our duty to see to it that we are
$40 billion in damage. as prepared as possible and that we take all reasonable steps to
protect the safety of you,the citizens we serve.One critical aspect
The difference? Seismology experts say although the earth- of emergency preparedness is ensuring that our emergency
quakes were different in nature, the damage was minimized in response facilities are able to function immediately following such
Puget Sound by newer buildings that had gone up in recent years, a disaster.
most of it built to adhere to newly required seismic building codes. The fact is,however,there are about 3,500 structures around the
Those seismic upgrades likely saved lives and billions of dollars.
state that need to be evaluated for seismic vulnerability–many
That's why we think Ballot Measure 16 makes sense.It provides of which will require rehabilitation to ensure that they remain
money to upgrade and reinforce buildings that are now vulnerable standing and functioning after an earthquake.If these facilities fail
to a major earthquake – an earthquake that the Oregon to survive such a disaster, it is possible that ambulances, fire
Department of Geology says will occur and could happen at any engines and other rescue apparatus will be unable to respond.
time.
Unfortunately, local jurisdictions don't have the money for major
Many of our hospitals, fire stations, and police stations aren't assessment and rehabilitation projects.
ready for the damaging effects from earthquakes. Our doctors,
nurses,paramedics,firefighters,and police officers are the people Voting "yes" on Ballot Measure 16 will provide the necessary
that we most need in times of a natural disaster and the buildings funding for seismic rehabilitation of the emergency service
that house them are critical to our survival.We must make sure buildings that are in the highest risk category. The money is
that our emergency service people are safe and ready when the providgd'through the issuance of bonds by the state not
quake hits. through an increase in your property taxes!
Ballot Measure will not raise taxes. This is good business. It's Please support Ballot Measure 16.With your help,we'll be ready
about being prepared.We may not be able to prevent the big one, to help and to serve–as always–when the time comes.
but we can be ready for it. Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Vote Yes on Ballot Measure 16. Oregon Fire Chiefs'Association
Oregon Fire District Directors Association
Committee Members: Appointed By: (This information furnished, by Ken Armstrong, Oregon Fire Chiefs'
Senator Peter Courtney President of the Senate Association;Bob Livingston, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council;Burton
Representative Alan Brown Speaker of the House weast,Oregon Fire District Directors Association.)
Representative Mark Hass Speaker of the House
(This Joint legislative Committee was appointed to provide the legislative
argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
(This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant We
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 16 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Ballot Measure 16 amends Oregon's Constitution to allow Please Support Ballot Measure 16
the state to issue bonds to retrofit emergency services VOTE YES
buildings to withstand earthquakes.
Scientists have recently discovered that Oregon has experienced Experts believe it is only a matter time until there is a major
large earthquakes in the past, earthquakes that are larger than earthquake in Oregon.In recent years,we,as Oregonians, have
been made aware of our local potential for earthquake with
those experienced frequently in California. These large earth-
quakes occur on a 300 to 500 year basis.The question is not if examples such the Spring Break Quake,the Klamath Falls and
Oregon will experience the widespread devastation of an earth- Mlalla earthquakes and the more recent one near Olympia,
quake,but when. Washington.
Recent earthquakes on the west coast have shown the impor Preparing Oregon's emergency buildings, including hospitals
tance of timely response of emergency services and fire and police stations, to withstand a major earthquake is
ces (police, fire
fighters, and hospitals) to protect and rescue victims of the an important step in protecting Oregonians when such an event
disaster.Quick response is key to limiting the casualties and loss occurs.
of life.in an earthquake. Ballot Measure 16 is one step in reaching a goal to insure that
The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries emergency services buildings are.able to survive to continue to
estimates a large earthquake in Oregon could result in 81000 provide the care and support to Oregonians which will be neces-
lives lost, 30,000 buildings destroyed, and damages exceeding sary after an earthquake.
$12 billion. With your yes vote on Ballot Measure 16, you encourage the
Many of the emergency facilities in the state were built prior to the efforts already begun and provide the means to continue to
adoption of stringent building codes that help to ensure earth- identify the risks and needs of our hospitals and other emergency
q services structures,to prioritize those needs so that buildings will
quake safe buildings.These facilities currently house fire,police,
and sheriff's offices and some hospitals.These buildings not only survive a major earthquake.
pose a life safety hazard to their occupants, but they would be Hospitals and health systems are a key link in the emergency
damaged beyond use after an earthquake.The ability of rescue services system and are proud of the rule we play in supporting
teams to respond to such a disaster would be impaired. The our communities during any disaster. Your support of Ballot
ability of hospitals to treat patients would be limited.Measure 16 Measure 16 will assist in insuring that we are able to provide the
allows the state to provide funding for these emergency facilities emergency care our communities deserve.
to identify and retrofit their hazardous buildings. I I The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems urge
• Measure 16 allows the state to provide funding needed to retro- you to vote yes in support of Ballot Measure 16.
fit hazardous police and fire stations and hospitals,which will
prepare the state for a major earthquake. (This information furnished by Ken Rutledge, Oregon Association of
Hospitals&Health Systems.)
• Measure 16 helps the citizens of Oregon to minimize the losses
from a major earthquake.
• Measure 16 does not raise taxes.
Vote "YES" on Measure 16. Protect Oregon's public safety
facilities.
(This information furnished by Brad Moyes, Vice President, Structural
Engineers Association of Oregon.)
r
(This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 16 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
The member unions of the Oregon State Building&Construction SUPPORT OUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES
Trades Council urge you to vote"YES"on Ballot Measure 16. FOR FIRE, POLICE AND HOSPITALS
Some of Oregon's most essential facilities - hospitals, police VOTE"YES"ON MEASURE 16
stations, and fire stations- are old and were not built to handle Many of Oregon's most important buildings are at risk of collapse
a major earthquake. Ballot Measure 16 will provide the money
necessary to reinforce and upgrade these emergency services or other structural failure when a significant earthquake hits our
buildings so that we can minimize the loss of life and damage that region.
will come in a high magnitude earthquake.Ballot Measure 16 will Experts agree Oregon is very likely to experience an earthquake
not raise taxes, but rather allow a capped amount of bonding to that will damage and possibly crumble many key emergency
ensure these buildings are safe. response buildings across the state. Experts also agree that
According to the Oregon Department of Geology,we are certain many of our most at-.risk buildings include fire stations, police
to face an earthquake of devastating proportions.Rather than wait headquarters and hospitals across the state.Imagine the unnec-
and watch the facilities we need most in times of crisis crumble, essary trauma and suffering if these key emergency service
we must act now. buildings collapse leaving personnel and vehicles unable to leave
the building.This scenario would leave earthquake victims with-
In addition to providing safe hospitals,police stations,fire stations out timely and adequate emergency response.
and other emergency services buildings, this additional money However, prudent investment in emergency services buildings
will provide jobs to Oregonians in these difficult economic times.
The more than can significantly improve the ability of emergency response
the Oregon Statte o Building & Construction Trades Council will trained, skilled craftsmen and women of personnel to protect us from the many earthquakes predicted to
uil
work hard to ensure the thousands of vulnerable buildings are be part of our future. If enacted, Measure 16 will make these
properly reinforced and upgraded. buildings safer by identifying those with the greatest need and
focusing resources on them.
Keep our emergency services buildings and the people employed Through general obligation bonds,funds will be used for planning
in these important fields safe and help provide much needed jobs and implementation of seismic rehabilitation of these vital)
for Oregonians.Vote"YES"on Ballot Measure 16. important emergency services buildings. Evaluations will be
(This information furnished by Bob Shiprack, Oregon State Building & performed to prioritize the 'funding for rehabilitating these
Construction Trades Council.) important buildings across the state.
Oregon's consulting engineers are very aware of the danger
earthquakes present.We understand the necessity of upgrading
and seismically strengthening these important emergency service
buildings so they will be in working condition during those times
when they are most needed.
Please join us in voting"YES"on Ballot Measure#16.
(This information furnished by Mike Unger,President,American Council of
Engineering Companies of Oregon.)
(This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 16 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT AND SAFETY:
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 16
The 1200 member companies of the Associated General
Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter urge you to protect your
investment and safety and vote YES on Measure 16.
Through local property tax measures, bonding programs, and a
myriad of other sources, Oregonians have invested millions of
dollars into police,fire, and other emergency response facilities.
AGC contractors urge you to protect that investment by ensuring
the proper seismic study and rehabilitation of emergency services
facilities.The upfront investment will save taxpayers millions in
reconstruction costs down the road.
Measure 16 is a responsible approach to ensuring the viability of
emergency response personnel immediately following an earth-
quake.It's a simple fact that if the police or fire station collapses
or is otherwise structurally compromised during an earthquake,
the ability of a rescue team from that unit to respond to other
emergencies becomes thwarted. Measure 16 paves the way by
which those facilities can be upgraded to ensure their viability
during,and more importantly,after an earthquake has occurred.
Protect your investment. Protect your safety.Join with the mem-
bers of the Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia
Chapter and VOTE YES ON MEASURE 16.
(This information furnished by Jessica Harris, Associated General
Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter.)
(This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
. Measure No. 17
House Joint Resolution 16—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon (a) The office of a Senator or Representative convicted of a
by the 2001 Legislature to be voted on at the General Election, felony during the term to which the Senator or Representative
November 5,2002. was elected or appointed shall become vacant on the date the
Senator or Representative is convicted.
(b)A person elected to the office of Senator or Representative
BALLOT TITLE and convicted of a felony during the period beginning on the date
of the election and endin g on the first day of the term of office to
which the person was elected shall be ineligible to take office and
the office shall become vacant on the first day of the next term of
office.
(6) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, a person who is
7� ineligible to be a Senator or Representative Under subsection(3)
of this section may: ,
(a) Be a Senator or Representative after the expiration of the
term of office during which the person is ineligible;and
sTS;B (b) Be a candidate for the office of Senator or Representative
k���ttt�lat{12fl prior to the expiration of the term of office during which the ,
person is ineligible.
(7) No person shall be a Senator or Representative who at all
y ' times during the term of office of the person as a Senator or
Representative is not an inhabitant of the district from which the
4�� fiurr rft�t Senator or Representative may be chosen or has been appointed 003 IMC4osprts to represent.A person shall not lose status as an inhabitant of a
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0000W,t t a 164 2l- district if the person is absent from the district for purposes of
the,tnttllM age business of the Legislative Assembly. Following the operative
4At �ttteg1 t� date of an apportionment under section 6 of this Article,until the
expiration of the term of office of the person,a person may be an
cif I�, tegt5rr inhabitant of any district.
"n W s and"�t 8fl still
d PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this resolu-
5, tion shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
# eff rejection at the next regular general election held throughout
t this state.
"R a",
NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
TEXT OF MEASURE
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT -
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of
Oregon: The Oregon Constitution provides that a person must be at
PARAGRAPH 1.Section 8,Article IV of the Constitution of the least 21 years of age to serve in the Senate or House of
State of Oregon, is amended to read: Representatives of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Ballot
Sec. 8. (1) No person shall be a Senator or Representative Measure 17 lowers the minimum age of service to 18 years of
who at the time of election is not a citizen of the United States; age.Under the measure,a person at least 18 years of age will be
nor anyone who has not been for one year next preceding the eligible to serve in the Legislative Assembly.
election an inhabitant of the district from which the Senator or
Representative may be chosen. However, for purposes of the Committee Members: Appointed By:
general election next following the operative date of an appor- Senator Charles Starr President of the Senate
tionment under section 6 of this Article, the person must have Representative Carl Wilson Speaker of the House
been an inhabitant of the district from January 1 of the year Representative Betsy Johnson Secretary of State
following the reapportionment to the date of the election. Representative Wayne Krieger Secretary of State
(2)Senators and Representatives shall be at least[twenty one] Michael Howden Members of the Committee
18 years of age.
(3) No person shall be a Senator or Representative who has (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
been convicted of a felony during: ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
(a) The term of office of the person as a Senator or
Representative;or
(b)The period beginning on the date of the election at which
the person was elected to the office of Senator or Representative
and ending on the first day of the term of office to which the
person was elected.
(4) No person is eligible to be elected as a Senator or
Representative if that person has been convicted of a felony and
has not completed the sentence received for the conviction prior
to the date that person would take office if elected. As used in
this subsection,"sentence received for the conviction"includes a '
term of imprisonment, any period of probation or post-prison
supervision and payment of a monetary obligation imposed as all
or part of a sentence.
(5) Notwithstanding sections 11 and 15, Article IV of this
Constitution:
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Measure No. 17 Arguments
LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Ballot Measure 17 lowers the minimum age to serve in the OREGON GOVERNORS, DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN,
Oregon Legislative Assembly from 21 to 18.The measure does SUPPORT BALLOT MEASURE 17
not change any other requirements for service in the legislature. Ballot measure 17 is an important step for Oregon and we hope
This is a constitutional change that requires voter approval. you will join us in voting"YES"on this measure.
Passage of Ballot Measure 17 would not guarantee that any At age 18, young people serve in the military, pay taxes, and
18-year-old would be elected,any more than current law guaran- make fundamental political decisions by voting on issues and
tees that any person of any age is elected. Ballot Measure 17 candidates. From Portland to Grants Pass, Coos Bay to
offers the opportunity for young people to engage in the political Pendleton, 18, 19, and 20 year-olds can run for school boards
process if they so chodse.This is an issue of fairness,as 18-year- and city.councils. Yet, unlike the 17 other states, including
v olds are eligible to vote,serve their country in the military,and run California and Washington,that allow citizens to be legislators at
for some local elective offices.Nineteen other states already allow age 18, young people in Oregon are prevented from serving as
18-year-olds to run for and serve in their legislatures. Representatives and Senators in Salem. ,
We must encourage young people to participate in their commu- Measure 17 opens the door to young Oregonians,18, 19,and 20
nities and their government.By allowing 18,19,and 20 year-olds years of age, to be eligible to serve in the State Legislature. It
to run for the legislature, we can send a message that young does not guarantee a seat for any of them. Rather, it provides
people are important to the political process and that we welcome these adults with the same opportunity currently afforded to
their participation. Oregon citizens age 21 and older:the right to stand for election
We encourage a"yes"vote on Ballot Measure 17. and let voters make their own decision about the candidate who
is most qualified to represent their community.
Committee Members: Appointed By: As statewide leaders, we have strived to involve young
Senator Charles Starr President of the Senate Oregonians in the political process. Passing measure 17 and
Representative Vicki Walker Speaker of the House giving 18, 19,and 20 year-olds another avenue for civic engage-
Representative Carl Wilson Speaker of the House ment can only strengthen our state.
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the legislative Please vote YES on measure 17.
argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.) Former Governors:
Mark O.Hatfield
Victor Atiyeh
Neil Goldschmidt
Barbara Roberts
(This information furnished by Jake Oken-Berg,Yes On 17 Committee.)
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Measure No. 17 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Vote for Measure 17 for Voters'Choice OREGON LEGISLATORS VOTING YES ON MEASURE 17
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Dear Fellow Oregonians: A message from Oregon State Legislators:
This measure was born when I was meeting with a group of Oregon Legislators overwhelmingly voted to refer Measure
students at Portland Community College.One student asked me 17 to the ballot.Why should you vote yes on 17?
why he could not serve in the legislature because he was not yet Fairness:
21.Frankly,until I was asked the question,I was unaware that the
Oregon Constitution set an age limit for legislative service. -- 18, 19, and 20 year-olds are adults. They serve in the
I told the student that it did not seem right to me and promised to military,pay taxes,and vote.They should have the right to run
look into the issue.The result.was that I introduced a bill that for office and let voters decide who is qualified.
passed the legislature to refer this Constitutional Amendment to -- 18, 19, and 20 year-olds can run for Secretary of State, :
the people of Oregon. Attorney General, and State Treasurer. These same adults
The reason that i initiated this measure was because I believe in should be eligible to serve as your state representative.
simple fairness and I believe in providing choices to voters. --Across the state,from Portland to Pendleton,18,19,and 20
There is no age requirement to hold my office as your Secretary Year-olds can run for school boards and city councils.These
of State.There is no age requirement to be Oregon's Attorney same adults should be able to serve in our State Legislature.
General, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction or Civic Engagement:
Commissioner of Labor and Industries.
--Young adults often feel disconnected from the political process.
I believe that voters should have the option of electing 18-, 19-, They should be given every opportunity to participate directly
and 20-year-olds to the legislature if they wish. in our democracy.
Are all 20-year-olds qualified to serve in the legislature?Probably -- Age alone is not a good indicator of ability to serve in a
not,but neither are all 40-year-olds.That's why we have elections, position of responsibility. Exceptional 18, 19, and 20 year-olds
to let voters decide who they want to represent them. will bring fresh ideas to the Oregon State Legislature.
If a candidate can make a compelling argument to voters that he Credibility:
or she should represent them in the legislature, I do not believe
that the candidate's age should keep those voters from electing State Legislators, Democrat and Republican, overwhelm-
him or her. ingly voted to send measure 17 to the voters. In fact, there
Please join with me in supporting Measure 17,to ensure that were only three"no"votes in the entire Senate.
voters have the right to choose from all the candidates. --Seventeen states(including Washington,California,Idaho,
and Montana) allow 18-20 year-olds to run for the State
Sincerely, Legislature.
Bill Bradbury --Several 18,19,and 20 year-olds serve in state legislatures
Oregon Secretary of State across the country. These accomplished adults work on
(This information furnished by Bill Bradbury,Oregon Secretary of Stare) complex policy legislation, and effectively represent their
constituents. They bring a unique perspective that is
appreciated by their fellow representatives.
PLEASE JOIN US IN VOTING YES ON MEASURE 17:
State Representative Steve March(D-Portland)
State Representative Carl Wilson(R-Grants Pass)
State Representative Dan Gardner(D-Portland)
State Representative Bruce Starr(R-Hillsboro)
State Senator Rick Metsger(D-Welches)
State Senator Tom Hartung (R-Cedar Mill)
State Senator Kate Brown(D-Portland)
State Senator Lenn Hannon(R-Ashland) '
Questions?Visit www.YesOnl7.com
(This information furnished by Jake Oken-Berg,Yes On 17 Committee.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Measure No. 17 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
LET ALL ADULTS RUN FOR THE OREGON LEGISLATURE Measure 17 Violates Basic Bible Teaching
PLEASE VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 17 Old Testament Law
Ballot Measure 17 will amend the Oregon Constitution to lower The Bible places a tremendous emphasis on maturity, age, and
the age requirement for service in the Oregon Legislature from 21 wisdom. One was a "child;' under parental authority, until 20
to 18 years of age.A bipartisan vote of the Oregon Legislature (Num. 1:2-30ff; 14:29; 26:2; Ex. 30:14; 38:26; 2 Chron. 25:5.)
referred this measure to the voters. Levites and priests could not rule until age 25 or 30.(Num.8:23-
18,19,20 YEAR OLDS ARE ADULTS 26; 1 Chr. 23:3.) David, the ideal King, began his reign at 30,
Individuals between the ages of 18 and 20 are by law adults.They the same age that Jesus began His public ministry.Wisdom to
can serve in the military and be drafted,enter into contracts, run properly rule takes time and much training (Hebrews 5:14). 20
for statewide elected positions such as State Treasurer,Secretary is the age of military maturity, and 30 is the age of ruling
of State,Attorney General and many other local offices,and they maturity.
already make important political decisions that shape Oregon New Testament Law
by voting. A vote of yes will allow an inconsistency in the The New Testament warns us not to put novices into positions of
political system to be fixed. leadership.1 Tim.3:6 says that a ruler must not be"a novice,lest
ALL ADULTS SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as
Not all 18-20 year-olds are ready for the responsibility of serving the devil"Anyone aged eighteen would have to be considered
in the Legislature. A vote of yes will allow the rare, extra- a newcomer to civil affairs,and thus ineligible.
ordinary young Oregonian the same opportunity to run for Biblical Wisdom
public office and have her/his own community decide their
readiness to represent their district in the Legislature. Proverbs is written to teens. It warns over and over about the
SEND A MESSAGE temptations of intoxicants,Sexual relationships,and bad company.
A vote of yes will send a message to adults age 18-20 that These temptations are common to teens.Wine,women,and song
they are fully welcome to participate in all aspects of the (fellowship)are all great gifts from God,but only when enjoyed in
political process in Oregon. In a time when.voter participation terms of His Word.The halls of power in Salem are filled with
is at an all-time low a vote yes will send a message t of them becoming kings.The future king's integrity is guarded
o all these temptations.Proverbs is written to princes,with the goal
young voters that government relevant and they can
participate. by avoiding the temptations.of pride, too much wine, the wrong
women,and bad company.
PLEASE VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 17 So,for the good of the body politic,and for the well-being of
Information on Ballot Measure 17 is available at the teen that may eventually, when mature, become one of
www.YesOnl7.com our great Legislators,we urge a No vote on Measure 17.
X-PAC and Yes on 17 Committee Prepared by the Parents Education Association,a family-based
biblical alternative to the National Education Association
(This information furnished by Laura Bridges, Chair, X-PAC; Jake See all our Ballot Measure recommendations at
Oken-Berg,Yes on 17 Committee:) www.peapac.org
(This information furnished by Dennis R.Tuuri,Parents Education Assn.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Measure No. 18
House Joint Resolution 45-Referred to the Electorate of Oregon subsection.
by the 2001 Legislature to be voted on at the General Election, (d) Property shall be valued under paragraph (c) of this sub-
November 5,2002. section only for the first tax year in which the changes described
in paragraph(c)of this subsection are taken into account follow-
ing the effective date of this section.For each tax year thereafter,
the limits described in paragraph (b)of this subsection apply.
BALLOT TITLE (e) The Legislative Assembly shall enact laws that establish
property classes and areas sufficient to make a determination
under paragraph(c)of this subsection.
C-ONW'I`1 LION AL1.�t It, (f) Each property's assessed value shall not exceed the
property's real market value.
� � � (g) There shall not be a reappraisal of the real market value
�?�AI4B�Y ?I= used in the tax year beginning July 1,1995,for purposes of deter-
� ," .�°1,W mining the property's maximum assessed value under paragraph
(a)of this subsection.
-V (2)The maximum assessed value of property that is assessed
c o under a partial exemption or special assessment law shall be
�t�Ctff F determined by applying the percentage reduction of paragraph
f a (a)and the limit of paragraph(b)of subsection(1)of this section,
Y�1r�I�lti 10 �
or if newly eligible for partial exemption or special assessment,
�� � , � using a ratio developed in a manner consistent with paragraph(c)
��`4 of subsection(1)of this section to the property's partially exempt
�lfillU� dai� 0 IW pis s or specially assessed value in the manner provided by law.After
disqualification from partial exemption or special assessment,any
,�tta itf ate e�telsft additional taxes authorized by law may be imposed, but in the
r) r ac � p� aggregate may not exceed the amount that would have been
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t&t tba gttrtC imposed under this section had the property not been partially
rip d_ VOto fail, exempt or specially assessed for the years for which the additional
•• � "to �{ taxes are being collected.
(3)(a)(A)The Legislative Assembly shall enact laws to reduce
the amount of ad valorem property taxes imposed by local taxing
A districts in this state so that the total of all ad valorem property
E1fpprwe � ���grad taxes imposed in this state for the tax year beginning July 1,1997,
is reduced by 17 percent from the total of all ad valorem property
FlI�AI�Lttr�°r� rQ ��� ' taxes that would have been imposed under repealed sections 11
� � � � v3ttr and 11a of this Article (1995 Edition) and section 11b of this
�` Article but not taking into account Ballot Measure 47 (1996), for
the tax year beginning July 1, 1997.
(B)The ad valorem property taxes to be reduced under sub-
paragraph (A)of this paragraph are those taxes that would have
TEXT OF MEASURE been imposed under repealed sections 11 or 11a of this Article
(1995 Edition) or section 11b of this Article, as modified by
subsection (11) of this section, other than taxes described in
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of subsection(4),(5),(6)or(7)of this section,taxes imposed to pay
Oregon: bonded indebtedness described in section 11 b of this Article,as
PARAGRAPH 1. Section 11, Article XI of the Constitution of modified by paragraph (d) of subsection (11) of this section, or
the State of Oregon,is amended to read: taxes described in section 1 c,Article IX of this Constitution.
Sec. 11. (1)(a) For the tax year beginning July 1, 1997, each (C)It shall be the policy of this state to distribute the reductions
unit of property in this state shall have a maximum assessed caused by this paragraph so as to reflect:
value for ad valorem property tax purposes that does not exceed (i) The lesser of ad valorem property taxes imposed for the
the property's real market value for the tax year beginning July 1, tax year beginning July 1, 1995, reduced by 10 percent, or
1995,reduced by 10 percent. ad valorem property taxes imposed for the tax year beginning
(b) For tax years beginning after July 1, 1997, the property's July 1, 1994;
maximum assessed value shall not increase by more than three (ii) Growth in new value under subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D)
percent from the previous tax year. or(E)of paragraph(c)of subsection(1)of this section,as added
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection, to the assessment and tax rolls for the tax year beginning July 1,
property shall be valued at the ratio of average maximum 1996,or July 1, 1997(or,if applicable,for the tax year beginning
assessed value to average real market value of property located July 1, 1995);and
in the area in which the property is located that is within the same , (iii) Ad valorem property taxes authorized by voters to be
property class,if on or after July 1, 1995: imposed in tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1996, and
(A) The property is new property or new improvements to imposed according to that authority for the tax year beginning .
property; July 1, 1997.
(B)The property is partitioned or subdivided; (D) It shall be the policy of this state and the local taxing
(C) The property is rezoned and used consistently with the districts of this state to prioritize public safety and public education
rezoning; in responding to the reductions caused by this paragraph while
(D) The property is first taken into account as omitted minimizing the loss of decision-making control of local taxing
property; districts.
(E)The property becomes disqualified from exemption,partial (E) If the total value for the tax year beginning July 1, 1997,of
exemption or special assessment;or additions of value described in subparagraph(A), (B),(C),(D)or
(F)A lot line adjustment is made with respect to the property, (E) of paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of this section that are
except that the total assessed value of all property affected by a added to the assessment and tax rolls for the tax year beginning
lot line adjustment shall not exceed the total maximum assessed July 1, 1996, or July 1, 1997, exceeds four percent of the total
value of the affected property under paragraph (a) or(b) of this assessed value of property statewide for the tax year beginning
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July 1, 1997 (before taking into account the additions of value subsection may be imposed for no more than five years, except
described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D) or(E) of paragraph that a levy for a capital project may be imposed for no more than
(c)of subsection(1)of this section),then any ad valorem property the lesser of the expected useful life of the capital project or 10
taxes attributable to the excess above four percent shall reduce years.
the dollar amount of the reduction described in subparagraph(A) (c) The voter participation requirements described in sub
of this paragraph. section (8) of this section apply to an election held under this
(b) For the tax year beginning July 1, 1997, the ad valorem subsection.
property taxes that were reduced under paragraph (a) of this (5)(a)Any portion of a local taxing district levy shall not be sub-
subsection shall be imposed on the assessed value of property ject to reduction and limitation under paragraphs (a) and (b) of
in a local taxing district as provided by law, and the rate of the subsection (3)of this section if that portion of the levy is used to
ad valorem property taxes imposed under this paragraph shall be repay:
the local taxing district's permanent limit on the rate of ad valorem (A) Principal and interest for any bond issued before
property taxes imposed by the district for tax years beginning December 5, 1996, and secured by a pledge or explicit commit-
after July 1, 1997, except as provided in subsection (5) of this ment of ad valorem property taxes or a covenant to levy or collect
section. ad valorem property taxes;
(c)(A) A local taxing district that has not[previously] imposed (B) Principal and interest for any other formal, written bor-
ad valorem property taxes.for any tax year beginning on or rowing of moneys executed before December 5, 1996,for which
after July 1,1990,and that seeks to impose ad valorem property ad valorem property tax revenues have been pledged or explicitly
taxes shall establish a limit on the rate of ad valorem property tax committed, or that are secured by a covenant to levy or collect
to be imposed by the district.The rate limit established under this ad valorem property taxes;
subparagraph shall be approved by a majority of voters (C) Principal and interest for any bond issued to refund an
voting on the question.The rate limit approved under this sub- obligation described in subparagraph(A)or(B)of this paragraph;
paragraph shall serve as the district's permanent rate limit under or
paragraph(b)of this subsection. (D) Local government pension and disability plan obligations
(B)A local taxing district described in this paragraph may that commit ad valorem property taxes and to ad valorem prop-
divide its district into tax zones and establish limits on the erty taxes imposed to fulfill those obligations.
rate of ad valorem property tax to be Imposed by the district. (b)(A)A levy described in this subsection shall be imposed on
The rate limits established under this subparagraph shall assessed value as otherwise provided by law in an amount siiffi-
serve as the district's permanent rate limits. Each rate limit cient to repay the debt described in this subsection.Ad valorem
shall be applicable to the tax zone for which it was estab- property taxes may not be imposed under this subsection that ••
lished.Tax zones and rate limits may be established under repay the debt at an earlier date or on a different schedule than
this subparagraph only if: established in the agreement creating the debt.
(I)At the time the election is held,each proposed tax zone (B)A levy described in this subsection shall be subject to the
contains at least five percent of the voters of the local taxing limitations imposed under section 11 b of this Article,as modified
district seeking to establish the zones;and by subsection(11)of this section.
(ii)The measure proposing the tax zones and rate limits is (c)(A) As used in this subsection, "local government pension
approved by a majority of voters in each proposed tax zone. and disability plan obligations that commit ad valorem property
[(B)] (C) The voter participation requirements described in taxes" is limited to contractual obligations for which the levy of
subsection (8) of this section apply to an election under this ad valorem property taxes has been committed by a local gov-
paragraph. ernment charter provision that was in effect on December 5,1996,
(d) If two or more local taxing districts seek to consolidate or and, if in effect on December 5, 1996,as amended thereafter.
merge, the limit on the rate of ad valorem property tax to be (B) The rates of ad valorem property taxes described in this
imposed by the consolidated or merged district shall be the rate paragraph may be adjusted so that the maximum allowable rate
that would produce the same tax revenue as the local taxing is capable of raising the revenue that the levy would have been
districts would have cumulatively produced in the year of consoli- authorized to raise if applied to property valued at real market
dation or merger,if the consolidation or merger had not occurred. value.
(e)(A) If a local taxing district divides, the limit on the rate of (C) Notwithstanding subparagraph (B) of this paragraph,
ad valorem property tax to be imposed by each local taxing ad valorem property taxes described in this paragraph shall be
district after division shall be the same as the local taxing district's taken into account for purposes of the limitations in section 11 b of
rate limit under paragraph(b)of this subsection prior to division. this Article,as modified by subsection(11)of this section.
(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the (D) If any proposed amendment to a charter described in
limit determined under this paragraph shall not be greater than subparagraph (A) of this paragraph permits the ad valorem
the rate that would have producedthe same amount of ad valorem property tax levy for local government pension and disability plan
property tax revenue in the year of division, had the division not obligations to be increased, the amendment must be approved
occurred. by voters in an election. The voter participation requirements
(f)Rates of ad valorem property tax established under this sub- described in subsection (8) of this section apply to an election
section may be carried to a number of decimal places provided by under this subparagraph. No amendment to any charter
law and rounded as provided by law. described in this paragraph may cause ad valorem property
(g) Urban renewal levies described in this subsection shall be taxes to exceed the limitations of section 11b of this Article, as
imposed as provided in subsections (15) and (16)of this section amended by subsection(11)of this section.
and may not be imposed under this subsection. (d) If the levy described in this subsection was a tax base or
(h) Ad valorem property taxes described in this subsection other permanent continuing levy,other than a levy imposed for the
shall be subject to the limitations described in section 11 b of this purpose described in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (a) of this
Article,as modified by subsection(11)of this section.. subsection, prior to the effective date of this section, for the tax
(4)(a)(A)A local taxing district other than a school district may year following the repayment of debt described in this subsection
impose a local option ad valorem property tax that exceeds the the local taxing district's rate of ad valorem property tax estab-
limitations imposed under this section by submitting the question lished under paragraph (b) of subsection (3)of this section shall
of the levy to voters in the local taxing district and obtaining the be increased to the rate that would have been in effect had
approval of a majority of the voters voting on the question. the levy not been excepted from the reduction described in sub-
(B) The Legislative Assembly may enact laws permitting a section (3) of this section. No adjustment shall be made to the
school district to impose a local option ad valorem property tax as rate of ad valorem property tax of local taxing districts other than
otherwise provided under this subsection. the district imposing a levy under this subsection.
(b) A levy imposed pursuant to legislation enacted under this (e) If this subsection would apply to a levy described in
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paragraph(d)of this subsection,the local taxing district imposing retired property.
the levy may elect out of the provisions of this subsection.The (11) For purposes of this section and for purposes of imple-
levy of a local taxing district making the election shall be included menting the limits in section 11 b of this Article in tax years begin-
in the reduction and ad valorem property tax rate determination ning on or after July 1, 1997:
described in subsection(3)of this section. (a)(A)The real market value of property shall be the amount in
(6)(a) The ad valorem property tax of a local taxing district, cash that could reasonably be expected to be paid by an informed
other than a city,county or school district,that is used to support buyer to an informed seller,each acting without compulsion in an
a hospital facility shall not be subject to the reduction described arm's length transaction occurring as of the assessment date for
in paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of this section. The entire the tax year,as established by law.
ad valorem property tax imposed under this subsection for the tax (B)The Legislative Assembly shall enact laws to adjust the real
year beginning July 1, 1997, shall be the local taxing district's market value of property to reflect a substantial casualty loss of
permanent limit on the rate of ad valorem property taxes imposed value after the assessment date.
by the district under paragraph(b)of subsection(3)of this section. (b)The$5(public school system)and$10(other government)
(b) Ad valorem property taxes described in this subsection limits on property taxes per$1,000 of real market value described
shall be subject to the limitations imposed under section 11 b of in subsection(1)of section 11 b of this Article shall be determined
this Article,as modified by subsection (11)of this section. on the basis of property taxes imposed in each geographic area
(7) Notwithstanding any other existing or former provision of taxed by the same local taxing districts.
this Constitution, the following are validated, ratified, approved (c)(A)All property taxes described in this section are subject to '
and confirmed: the limits described in paragraph(b)of this subsection,except for
(a) Any levy of ad valorem property taxes approved by a taxes described in paragraph(d)of this subsection.
majority of voters voting on the question in an election held before (B) If property taxes exceed the limitations imposed under
December 5, 1996, if the election met the voter participation either category of local taxing district under paragraph(b)of this
requirements described in subsection (8) of this section and the subsection:
ad valorem property taxes were first imposed for the tax year (i) Any local option ad valorem property taxes imposed under
beginning July 1, 1996, or July 1, 1997.A levy described in this this subsection shall be proportionally reduced by those local
paragraph shall not be subject to reduction under paragraph (a) taxing districts within the category that is imposing local option
of subsection (3) of this section but shall be taken into account ad valorem property taxes;and
in determining the local taxing district's permanent rate of (ii)After local option ad valorem property taxes have been elim-
.. ad valorem property tax under paragraph (b) of subsection (3) inated,all other ad valorem property taxes shall be proportionally
this section.This paragraph does not apply to levies described in reduced by those taxing districts within the category, until the
subsection(5)of this section or to levies to pay bonded indebted limits are no longer exceeded.
ness described in section 11 b of this Article,as modified by sub- (C)The percentages used to make the proportional reductions
section(11)of this section. under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall be calculated
(b)Any serial or one-year levy to replace an existing serial or separately for each category.
one-year levy approved by a majority of the voters voting on the (d)Bonded indebtedness,the taxes of which are not subject to
question at an election held after December 4, 1996, and to be limitation under this section or section 11 b of this Article,consists
first imposed for the tax year beginning July 1,1997,if the rate or of:
the amount of the levy approved is not greater than the rate or the (A) Bonded indebtedness authorized by a provision of this
amount of the levy replaced. Constitution; '
(c) Any levy of ad valorem property taxes approved by a (B) Bonded indebtedness issued on or before November 6,
majority of voters voting on the question in an election held on 1990;or
or after December 5, 1996, and before the Effective date of this (C) Bonded indebtedness:
section if the election met the voter participation requirements (i) Incurred for capital construction or capital improvements;
described in subsection (8) of this section and the ad valorem and
property taxes were first imposed for the tax year beginning (ii)(1) If issued after November 6, 1990, and approved prior to
July 1, 1997.A levy described in this paragraph shall be treated December 5, 1996,the issuance of which has been approved by
as a local option ad valorem property tax under subsection(4)of a majority of voters voting on the question;or
this section.This paragraph does.not apply to levies described in (11)If approved by voters after December 5,1996,the issuance
subsection(5)of this section or to levies to pay bonded indebted- of which has been approved by a majority of voters voting on the
ness described in section 11 b of this Article,as modified by sub- question in an election that is in compliance with the voter partici-
section(11)of this section. pation requirements in subsection(8)of this section.
(8)An election described in subsection(3),(4),(5)(c)(D),(7)(a) (12)Bonded indebtedness described in subsection(11)of this
or(c)or(11)of this section shall authorize the matter upon which section includes bonded indebtedness issued to refund bonded
the election is being held only if: indebtedness described in subsection(11)of this section.
(a)At least 50 percent of registered voters eligible to vote in the (13)As used in subsection (11)of this section,with respect to
election cast a ballot;or bonded indebtedness issued on or after December 5, 1996,
(b) The election is a general election in an even-numbered "capital construction"and"capital improvements":
year. (a) Include public safety and law enforcement vehicles with a
(9) The Legislative Assembly shall replace, from the state's projected useful life of five years or more;and
General Fund, revenue lost by the public school system because (b) Do not include:
of the limitations of this section.The amount of the replacement (A)Maintenance and repairs,the need for which could reason-
revenue shall not be less than the total replaced in fiscal year ably be anticipated.
1997-1998. (B) Supplies and equipment that are not intrinsic to ttte
(10)(a)As used in this section: structure.
(A)"Improvements"includes new construction, reconstruction, (14) Ad valorem property taxes imposed to pay principal and
major additions, remodeling, renovation and rehabilitation, interest on bonded indebtedness described in section 11b of this
including installation, but does not include minor construction or Article, as,modified by subsection (11) of this section, shall be
ongoing maintenance and repair. imposed on the assessed value of the property determined under
(B)'Ad valorem property tax"does not include taxes imposed this section or, in the case of specially assessed property, as
to pay principal and interest on bonded indebtedness described otherwise provided by law or as limited by this section,whichever
in paragraph(d)of subsection(11)of this section. is applicable.
(b) in calculating the addition to value for new property and (15) If ad valorem property taxes are divided as provided
improvements, the amoum added shall be net of the value of in section 1c, Article IX of this Constitution, in order to fund a
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Measure No. 18
redevelopment or urban renewal project, then notwithstanding EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
subsection (1) of this section, the ad valorem property taxes
levied against the increase shall be used exclusively to pay any
indebtedness incurred for the redevelopment or urban renewal Ballot Measure 18 amends the Oregon Constitution to allow local
project. taxing districts that have not imposed property taxes for any tax
(16) The Legislative Assembly shall enact laws that allow year beginning on or after July 1, 1990, to ask district voters to
collection of ad valorem property taxes sufficient to pay, when establish a permanent property tax rate limit for the district,or to
due, indebtedness incurred to carry out urban renewal plans establish tax zones within the district, each zone with a different
existing on December 5,1996.These collections shall cease when tax rate limit. This measure does not change tax rate limits
the indebtedness is paid. Unless excepted from limitation under imposed by the Oregon Constitution.
section 11 b of this Article, as modified by subsection (11)of this At present,counties,school districts and most cities and other
section, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to remove local governments raise revenue through property taxes.These
ad valorem property taxes levied against the increase from the local governments are also known as taxing districts.Current law
dollar limits in paragraph(b)of subsection(11)of this section. has established a permanent rate limit for each taxing district that
(17)(a)If,in an election on November 5,1996,voters approved imposed property taxes as of 1997. The Oregon Constitution
a new tax base for a local taxing district under repealed section generally prohibits a taxing district from imposing property taxes
11 of this Article(1995 Edition)that was not to go into effect until at a rate that is greater than the district's permanent rate limit.
the tax year beginning July 1, 1998,the local taxing district's per- Only certain temporary property taxes that require voter approval
manent rate limit under subsection (3) of this section shall be are not subject to a district's permanent rate limit. Under current
recalculated for the tax year beginning on July 1, 1998,to reflect: law, only a taxing district that has never before levied property
(A)Ad valorem property taxes that would have been imposed taxes may ask voters to establish a permanent rate limit.
had repealed section 11 of this Article(1995 Edition)remained in
effect;and Under Ballot Measure 18, a taxing district could ask district
(B) Any other permanent continuing levies that would have voters to establish a permanent rate limit for the district if the
been imposed under repealed section 11 of this Article (1995 district has not levied property taxes for any tax year beginning on
Edition),as reduced by subsection(3)of this section. or after July 1, 1990. As under current law, the rate limit would
(b)The rate limit determined under this subsection shall be the be established only if a majority of voters approve the rate limit
local taxing district's permanent rate limit for tax years beginning and either a majority of voters participate in the election or the
on or after July 1, 1999. election is a general election.
(18) Section 32, Article I, and section 1, Article IX of this ••
Constitution,shall not apply to this section. Current law permits some taxing districts to divide district
(a) The Legislative Assembly shall by statute limit the territory into zones and impose property taxes at different rates
(19)(a)
taxing districts to impose new or additional fees, within those zones.Ballot Measure 18 authorizes a taxing district
ability(a
that has not imposed property taxes any time
taxes,assessments or other charges for the purpose of using the after
proceeds as alternative sources of funding to make up for ad July 1, 1990, to divide its district into tax zones.The e measure
asure
would allow the taxing district to ask voters to establish ,
implementation of this section, unless the new or additional fee, zone
valorem property tax revenue reductions caused by the initial pent rate limits for each proposed zone.Under the measure,
tax,assessment or other charge is approved by voters. Permanent rate limits would be established only if each proposed
zone contains at least five percent n district voters, a majority
(b)This subsection shall not apply to new or additional fees, of the voters each proposed zone
taxes,assessments or other charges for a government product or e approve the rate limits
and the other voting ting requirements for establishing a districtwide
service that a person:
(A) May legally obtain from a source other than government; Permanent rate limit are met.
and
(B) Is reasonably able to obtain from a source other than Committee Members: Appointed By:
government. Senator Bev Clarno President of the Senate
(c) As used in this subsection, "new or additional fees, taxes, Representative Tim Knopp Speaker of the House
assessments or other charges"does not include moneys received Dave Hunnicutt Secretary of State
by a local taxing district as: Paula Krane Secretary of State
(A) Rent or lease payments; Dennis Luke Members of the Committee
(B) Interest,dividends, royalties or other investment earnings;
(C) Fines,penalties and unitary assessments; (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
(D) Amounts charged to and paid by another unit of govern- ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
ment for products,services or property;or
(E) Payments derived from a contract entered into by the local
taxing district as a proprietary function of the local taxing district.
(d)This subsection does not apply to a local taxing district that
derived less than 10 percent of the local taxing district's operating
revenues from ad valorem property taxes,other than ad valorem
property taxes imposed to pay bonded indebtedness, during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1996. —
(e)An election under this subsection need not comply with the NO ARGUMENTS,OTHER THAN
voter participation requirements described in subsection (8) of THE LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT,
this section. WERE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
(20) If any provision of this section is determined to be uncon-
stitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining provisions shall
continue in full force and effect.
PARAGRAPH 2. The amendment proposed by this reso-
lution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
rejection at the next regular general election held throughout
this state.
NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 18 Arguments
LEGISLATIVE ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT
Measure 18 is not a new tax.This measure does not change tax
rate limits imposed by the Oregon Constitution.
The impact of Measure 18 is to amend the Oregon Constitution to
again allow a local vote on the establishment of permanent
tax rate limited districts with split rates based on a proven level of
service requirements.This measure, if passed, simply allows for
a local vote by voters in their individual taxing district on a method
of assessment.
Currently there are a few taxing districts that use what is referred
to as a"split-rate"taxing assessment.Residents in those districts '
pay a different rate based on the level of service they receive.
An example is a Sheriff's law enforcement district where city
residents may pay less than county residents do because they do
not need patrol services,which are provided by city police.
Ballot Measure 50, which was passed in 1995, grandfathered
in the current districts but did not allow the formation of other
"split-rate districts".Measure 18 would allow other taxing districts
the same options as these grandfathered districts.
Approval of Ballot Measure 18 simply allows local citizens the
option of adopting a "split-rate" property tax system but still
requires a local affirmative vote for any property tax increases.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Senator Bev Clarno President of the Senate
Representative Betsy Johnson Speaker of the House
Representative Tim Knopp Speaker of the House
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the legislative
argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures.
Measure No. 21
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Election,November 5,2002.
Ballot Measure 21 would amend the Oregon Constitution to
BALLOT TITLE require that in all judicial elections"None of the Above"be listed
as an official candidate in addition to all other candidates.The
candidate who receives the most votes in the election,regardless
of the percentage, unless it is "None of the Above;' would be
,rIItII NDS C0NSTITUTION•REVISES PROCEDUlRE elected to the position, and there would be no runoff election. If
more votes are cast for"None of the Above"than any other can-
<lt: ILI:ING.IUIIGtAL VACANCIEST�` didate; special elections must be held in succeeding May and
J DES;ALLOIN�a,1�QTE•�CIR"NONE t�TH£ November elections until the position is filled by a candidate other
„ than "None of the Above.” A candidate who receives the most
votes in the election would be elected to the position.
RESULT QF"`YES'="VOTE;"-Vas vote revises ma,nnet ot,pilling Unsuccessful candidates may run in subsequent elections.
tudttal res; rr�deles'ttllgts att . �ttonre:ttt In Oregon, all judicial positions are elective and non partisan.
jtttl(bre$ 060bons, adds bt the Abt� as tt w Nd l. Currently,elections for judges are held at the May primary in even
ate = numbered years.If a candidate wins more than 50 percent of the
+� vote in that election, he or she is elected. In the event there are
R 0T*F.N0 VOTEt,1 W*,retains the currett�tfartner o
t llieg a ftbtes ertcl tt"eIe"I n p1 d6j,r 'the, multiple candidates and no candidate wins more than 50 percent
iitttai caltdate'r$ etvlrlg1>trat q#ugtes"is eiaeted.., of the vote in the primary a runoff is conducted in the general
t' election between the two candidates with the highest vote totals
SUII� IIARY't Amends consfti rl -C rrently;',the'govietnor fills in the primary.In the general election the candidate with the most
mciterttt.judicial vac_1nQJ�5 lt�t ettt.�K i+l#e °�q� votes is elected. In the general election the candidate with the
the vacant' oiled at the rtt general eleottn tt�lltt=rtto in most votes, regardless of the percentage,is elected.
61 days,after the vaw cy,, Measure:r A-604, rtgidterl h
judicial vas tCk"t'e tilled # + iwr1 at,the,ctbt 1ul;y ttr' Under current law,if a judicial position becomes vacant,the gov
No fetttbell election held a 46, 96 di ei':# c3aitey ernor must fill the vacancy by appointment which expires when
occurs.In all judicial eiectln`rW''measure reC}llirBS leetittttbllflott4 the position is filled at the next general election (November in
list candidates and also fist�None ot;t a Above"as ari etitellable even numbered years),unless the vacancy occurs within 61 days
c� f None of the!>st tegelvea mom t tlar ail tither
of said election in which case the position would be filled at the
ddW, tho'bellot,the ',di following general election.
canc�t�0� that► ofta"dt ttf8 A to tVls a I t'Of Under Ballot Measure 21 if a judge's position becomes vacant
cotes8st a1U+rL May ar0ttr{�rererp�a �ans. during a term of office,an election to fill the position would be held
Outer proYt at the next May or November election,unless the vacancy occurs
�, within 90 days of said election, in which case the position would
ter-focal gutftt e�c)ifet �t ��e be filled at the following May or November election.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Don McIntire Chief Petitioners
Eric Winters Chief Petitioners
TEXT OF MEASURE James Brown Secretary of State
Robert Neuberger Secretary of State
James Huffman Members of the Committee
PARAGRAPH 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Constitution,the Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
by adding a new subsection to Article VII (Amended),Section 1: ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
Elections to fill the office of judge of the supreme and
other courts shall be conducted in the manner provided by
this subsection.When a judge's position becomes vacant
during a term of office,an election to fill the position will be
held at the closest May or November election,but no sooner
than 90 days after the vacancy.
In all elections for the position of judge, "None of the
Above"shall be listed on the ballot as an official candidate in
addition to all other candidates.The candidate who receives
the most votes in the election shall be elected to the position.
When more votes are cast for the"None of the Above"can-
didate than for any other,special elections will be held in May
and November, until the position is filled with a candidate
other than"None of the Above".
Additional provisions, consistent with this subsection,
governing the appointment and election of judges of the
supreme and other courts,may be created by law.
PARAGRAPH 2. If any, portion, clause, or phrase of this
Amendment is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions,
clauses,and phrases shall not be affected but shall remain in full
force and effect.
NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Judges,Legislators and Governors Are To Image God Yes on"None of the Above"for Judges
Isaiah 33:22 says "The LORD is our Judge,The LORD is our Our State Constitution was written to make every
Lawgiver,The LORD is our King;He will save us."We seek to important office elective...
honor our Savior by electing lawgivers and governors who will so citizens would have a say in who governs them.The voting
honor Him. must also diligently seek to elect men who will be process was applied to all three branches of government ...
faithful judges es as they bring God's justice to the earth.Measures
21 and 22 go a long way towards helping us accomplish this vital executive; legislative; and the judiciary. For the most part, the
task. system has worked as intended, but only for two of the three
branches of government
Measure 21 Brings Enhanced Competition To Judicial Races In contests for governor, senator, mayor, councilor,police chief,
Be honest.How much do you know about the last few judges you sheriff,you name it,each election is almost always between two
voted for?But,hey,there was no one running against them,right? or more candidates.
Ever wondered why?Well, lawyers are understandably reluctant Such is not the case with the Judicial branch.
to run against a judge they may soon be up before.But if a judge
fails to receive more votes than nobody, opponents are more There are some easy explanations for the absence of challengers `
likely to surface and win. Enhanced competition will result in in our judicial"contests,"but whatever the reason,we don't really
better judges. vote for judges,we simply"rubber stamp"lone candidates!
Measure 22 Brings Geographic Balance and In most elections for judge,voters know that virtually every seat
Accountability To Our Judiciary will list but one candidate.That's why most voters don't pay any
In the Bible,power is balanced between geography and popu- attention to the judges...Why should they?
lation(Numbers 10:2-4).This biblical pattern lies behind our two The irony is that most judges first got their positions on the bench
national legislative bodies.The House is elected by population, by political appointment.Then,when they later stand for elec-
the Senate by geographic districts.Measure 22,companion to 21, tion,they are the"incumbents,",unchallenged...It's automatic.
would make judges more accountable to a geographic district, This is why Measure 21 will correct a system which now
so you might actually know who they are! Plus, we'd see fewer Y Y
decisions that are unjustly skewed to the interests of large gives only lip service to democracy.
population blocks,such as the liberal Portland metro area. Measure 21 allows the option of selecting"None of the Above",
On Earth As It is In Heaven rather than giving a pass to any candidate you would rather not
see on the bench.It may not happen,but at least you will have
The Lord's Prayer and Christian citizenship mandates that we sent a powerful message.
work to get good judges elected, who are a visible and active
representation of God and His justice in our world. Measure 21 also requires that if"None of the Above"receives
more votes than any other candidate in a judicial election, then
Prepared by the Parents Education Association,a family-based new elections must be held until a real person wins the seat.
biblical alternative to the National Education Association
See all our Ballot Measure recommendations at Judges have a tremendous impact on our society, and to many
www.peapac.org Oregonians,not always for the better.Now,the voters will have a
significant, democratic method of getting the attention of
(This information furnished by Dennis R. Tuuri, Parents Education those who wear the black robes!
Association.)
Vote Yes on Measure 21.
(This information furnished by Don McIntire, Chief Petitioner,None of the
Above Committee.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Yes on"None of the Above"for Judges Yes on"None of the Above"for Judges
What causes judges to make bad decisions? Making Judges Accountable
Maybe it's the black robe.Whatever the reason, when they do, This is our chance to take an important stand on the direction of
Oregon citizens have no meaningful democratic way of respond- our courts. I only wish the principles contained Ballot Measures
ing to those decisions, and to deal with bad judges, or foolish 21 and 22 had always been in the Constitution. It they had, our
judges and,yes,stupid judges. courts would undoubtedly better reflect the will of the people.
Don't get me wrong. I don't think all of our judges are loose- None of the Above
cannons. Most of them have fine records and serve us with I love the idea of having the option of voting"None of the Above"
distinction. But as you know, every now and then a judge will in judicial elections,Instead for some judge who May not have the
issue a ruling which simply defies logic or common sense or brains God gave a goose.I might not get him off the bench,but
responsible citizenship. he'll get my message.And, if a majority of voters just happen to
When judges screw up,they can do it big time. feel the same as me, then we've got a chance to improve the
For example, there are the Oregon judges who, on a techni- quality of our local,or statewide,jurisprudence.
cality,outrageously freed Scott Dean Harberts,the molester and Districts for Judges
murderer of 2-year-old Christina Hornych,. As someone who lives on side of the mountains east of Portland,
And, the Portland judge who, against the advice of the District Salem and Eugene,I think returning our higher courts to a district
Attorney and others in law enforcement,lowered the bail of a man system as outlined by Measure 22 is long overdue. Judges'
jailed for an assault rifle robbery.Out on lowered bail,three days decisions can have a profound and unequal effect on different
later he committed murder in Lake Oswego. parts of th2 state,so it's only right that judges come from all parts,
The answer is Measure 21 not just the Willamette Valley.
Because Oregon judges are rarely opposed at election time, My Issues,Your Issues
there's been no way for you to let a judge know that you're Maybe your issues about some judges decisions aren't the same
unhappy with his or here performance. Measure 21 will. It will as mine. Perhaps you don't care that some of our judges have
give you the option of voting for"None of the Above"...in those gone overboard to frustrate the death penalty, or thrown out
elections where you've just"had it"with a particular judge. Measure 7 or Term Limits, or that they let the murdering Dayton
None of the Above option will Restore Common Sense Leroy Rodgers off the hook on a technicalityl
If you get angry when a some judge invents a reason to throw out Maybe my issues don't get your motor running, but someday,
a voter approved amendment like Ballot Measure 7, or when some judge will make you want to answer him or her back.In the
final analysis, I
another judge reaches into the Constitution and yanks out the x I'm speaking for many citizens who would
use the ballot box as a means
Term Limits amendment, approved overwhelmingly by Oregon our"untouchable" u making believers out some of
t
judges.
voters ten years earlier,Ballot Measure 21 will provide you with a dges:Measures 21 &22 will make it happen
powerful way to effect a return of common sense to our some- Vote Yes on Measure 21.
times,autocratic and elitist judges.
(This information furnished by Bob Harris,Friends of Measure 7,Inc.)
Vote Yes on Measure 21.
(This information furnished by Gregg Clapper,Chief Petitioner,None of the
Above Committee.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Tired of voting for judges you know nothing about? None of the above?Whatever happened to the idea of making
The reason voters know absolutely nothing about the judges a decision?
they are voting for is because judicial candidates rarely run a Constitutional Amendment 21, as the title implies, needlessly
campaign. clutters the Oregon Constitution with a concept that just doesn't
Judicial candidates do not talk to voters make good sense.This measure adds"none of the above"to the
judicial ballot, then demands another election if no candidate
Judicial candidates do not show up to town meetings wins.This kind of circular logic could result in endless unresolved
Judicial candidates do not walk neighborhoods going door to door
elections.
what else might happen?
Judicial candidates end up saying as little as possible about who In the meantime, ,
they are. •Courtrooms could stand empty while we await a "win-
WHY? ning"judge.This could compromise a citizen's right to a speedy
trial.Our court system is already overburdened and bulging at the
Because they do not have to.Most judge seats are uncontested, seams.When have you ever heard someone lament that the court
so there is no need to run a campaign. process happens too quickly? If Constitutional Amendment 21
Of the 57 judicial seats open in the last primary,47 were uncon-
passes,an already slow system could virtually grind to a halt.
tested.Out of those 57 races only one(yes one)sitting judge had •We'll be wasting money. Elections aren't free, and they
an opponent. aren't cheap. How many special sessions will we see this year
alone as Oregon legislators struggle to balance the state budget?
Giving voters the option of"None Of The Above", gives you the Constitutional Amendment 21 virtually guarantees an increase in
choice of not voting for a candidate you know nothing about. the number of campaigns and elections that are held in each
It also challenges the candidate to earn the vote of his/her county.County clerk offices cannot absorb these costs into their
constituents.The more we know about all of our candidates,the budget; again, we are struggling already at both the state and
better our judiciary will be. county level to fund basic services.We certainly don't need to run
Measure 21 provides voters this"None of The Above"option a basketful of extra elections every year.
Please vote yes on Measure 21 •Judges races will become more politicized. How?
Because candidates will be required to raise money to throw at
Jason Williams campaigns—even campaigns without another human opponent!
Taxpayer Association of Oregon Even as most Oregonians are clamoring for less money in
www.OreaonWatchdoo.com politics, Constitutional Amendment 21 will add another level of
(This information furnished by Jason D.Williams, Taxpayer Association of campaigns to the mix.Most Oregonians are not comfortable with
Oregon.) judicial candidates appealing to special interest, groups for
campaign money.That's not a picture we need to see.
This is yet another unnecessary intrusion into the Oregon
Constitution. And it's a bad idea to boot. Vote "No" on
Constitutional Amendment 21.
(This information furnished by Don Loving,American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees(AFSCME).)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
SENIORS OPPOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 21 Retired Supreme Court Justices&Law Professors
The Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens and the Portland urge NO on Constitutional Amendment 21
Gray Panthers recommend a NO vote on Constitutional III-conceived attempt to change constitution might cost
Amendment 21. taxpwers millions
We agree with teachers, judges and law professors that Constitutional Amendment 21 is the classic case of if something
Constitutional Amendment 21 creates unnecessary clutter in the sounds too good to be true,it probably is.It looks simple,enough.
Oregon Constitution. This attempt to alter Oregon's constitution is questionable from a
Constitutional Amendment 21 was written and sponsored by Don legal standpoint and more than likely headed toward a legal
McIntire who has promoted a continual stream of ballot measures battle that could drain taxpayers of millions of dollars before
ending up with a ruling as unconstitutional.
to reshape Oregon to his personal agenda. It was supported by
the money of ultra-conservative industrialist Loren Parks and the So why even start down that slippery slope? As retired judges
signature gathering machinery of Bill Sizemore. Now this group and/or legal experts we've all been accused of a lack of brevity in
of political activists is out to dismantle the Oregon court system our day. And we assure you we could go on and on about the
by forcing elections officials to add a"none of the above"as a threats Constitutional Amendment 21 poses to our legal system
candidate to each and every judicial election. and to Oregonians'sense of justice.But in the end we think the
Constitutional Amendment 21 will inject politics into judicial wallet might be the quickest way to bring this discussion to a
elections.The last thing we need is judges acting like politicians close.
with expensive campaigns,TV ads and big money contributions. Others will make eloquent arguments about...
In addition, Constitutional Amendment 21 has the potential to unimaginable delays in filling judicial vacancies which in
create long term judicial vacancies. turn will lead to
When the number of judges goes down,trials are canceled and delayed or even derailed justice in rural areas as well as
criminals will be released instead of being imprisoned.Victims of a criminal court system hopelessly clogged in our cities
crime will have to wait for their day in court while criminals will go –all the while
free to repeat their crimes.This is a real concern to senior citizens subjecting judges to undue political pressures.
as it is to all Oregonians. Those points are all true and should be reason alone to vote NO
The voters of Oregon - and especially senior citizens - must on Constitutional Amendment 21.
not be fooled by "none of the above" and VOTE NO ON In case you're still not convinced, look up the size of Oregon's
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 21. current budget deficit. Now imagine a few million more dollars
Portland Gray Panthers r added to that number because of this constitutional amendment
Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens that sounded so simple and innocent with the words "none of
the above.'
(This information furnished by Jim Davis,Oregon State Council of Senior
Citizens.) Vote no on Constitutional Amendment 21.
Edwin J. Peterson, Retired Chief Justice, Supreme Court of
Oregon
Jacob Tanzer, Former Supreme Court Justice
Former Supreme Court Justice Ted Kulongoski
Robert E.Jones, Retired Senior Judge
Dave Frohnmayer
Laird Kirkpatrick
William D.Rutherford
Paula Abrams, Professor of Law
Valerie J.Vollmer,Professor of Law
Milo Pope, Retired Judge,Baker County
(This information furnished by Milo Pope,Retired Judge,Baker County.)
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accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Constitutional Amendment 22 would limit our ability, The League of Women Voters of Oregon urges
to choose the most qualified judges from across the state a NO vote on Ballot Measure 21
to serve on the Supreme and Appellate Courts. The League of Women Voters of Oregon joins with teachers,
• .As a former U.S. Attorney, I have seen the importance of seniors groups, retired judges and law professors in opposing
qualified, impartial judges in every court.This is especially ballot measure 21.This constitutional amendment is unnecessary
true when it comes to Oregon's highest courts. and would only serve to clutter the Constitution.
Knowledgeable, accountable, experienced judges are the Ballot Measure 21 could paralyze our legal system by
foundation to ensure each'of us will be afforded the rights allowing judicial positions to remain vacant until the
and protections guaranteed in Oregon's Constitution:' next election can be held. Especially in rural areas, with
Kristine Olson, Former U.S.Attorney for Oregon fewer judges to begin with,this amendment could postpone '
• Amendment 22 would limit our ability to get the most quali- or even deny justice to injured parties if judges are simply
fied judges in the state to serve on our Supreme and not available to hear cases.
Appellate Courts. Judges would be excluded simply
because of where they live. Judicial impartiality is critical to a fair judicial system. ,
The League of Women Voters of Oregon believes this ballot
• We are one Oregon;we deserve one court system,undivided measure's intent will undermine the independence of the
by individual agendas or regional priorities. This measure judicial system.
brings politics into the court system by electing judges who The League of Women Voters of Oregon urges a NO vote on
will put the interests of their region ahead of the good of all
Oregonians. Ballot Measure 21.
We urge you to vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 22. (This information furnished by Beth Burczak,League of Women Voters of
Vote NO to weakening Oregon's courts. Oregon.)
Kristine Olson, Former U.S.Attorney
Oregon Council of Police Associations
Survivors Advocating for an Effective System
(This information furnished by John Wykoff, Coalition to Defeat
Constitutional Amendments 21&22.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Former Oregon governors ask for a No Vote on VOTE NO ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 21
Constitutional Amendment 21 The Oregon Rural Organizing Project and the Oregon
Constitutional Amendment 21 is unnecessary Don't let Consumer League join with teachers, seniors, judges and law
people with hidden agendas make drastic changes to our professors in opposing Constitutional Amendment 21 - another
constitution and our court system. proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution that is unnec-
As a group we've been proud to serve at the top of Oregon's essary and doesn't make sense for Oregonians.
executive branch of government during the past four decades. Constitutional Amendment 21 is the brainchild of political
During all those years serving as Oregon's collective governor, gadfly Don McIntire and financed by conservative Loren
we've learned many valuable lessons.One of the most important Parks,through signatures collected by Bill Sizemore.This trio
• lessons we learned was that the framers of our constitution knew has a hidden agenda to make big changes to the Oregon
what they were doing and we should not let people with hidden court system by forcing elections officials to add a new
agendas make drastic changes to our constitution and our court "candidate" to each and every judicial election - "none of
system.The backers of Constitutional Amendment 21,special the above.'
interest groups, are attempting to change our constitution At best, Constitutional Amendment 21 will add an unnec-
for their own gain.We need to stand together and say NO, essary layer of politics in the election of judges. It will lead
VOTE NO on Constitutional Amendment 21. to judges campaigning like politicians with expensive
Constitutional Amendment 21 would paralyze our legal campaigns, TV ads and big money politics. At worst,
system by leaving judicial positions vacant. As governors, Constitutional Amendment 21 will slow down the Oregon
we know all too well how judicial vacancies affect Oregonians. judicial system by leaving judicial positions vacant for
Rural counties with just a couple of judges available to hear cases extended periods of time with multiple elections-especially
could have no judges for months because of this constitutional in rural counties where the county court may have only a
amendment. There would be fewer judges available to hear single judge.
criminal cases, resulting in slower justice for victims and higher When there is no judge,it will take longer to bring criminals
crime rates.Every Oregonian deserves his or her day in court and to trial. While we wait for a judge to be elected, they will
this measure would take away that right and paralyze our legal not face conviction or prison.Justice for crime victims may
system. suffer.The voters of Oregon - and especially the voters of
Constitutional Amendment 21: rural Oregon - should reject this constitutional amendment
• Is a permanent,unnecessary change to our Constitution because it has no benefit. It will merely slow down an
• Slows down our legal system already congested court system.
• Makes it easier for special interests to defeat judges they Join us to VOTE NO ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 21
don't like or who rule against them Rural Organizing Project
• Makes judges constantly need to campaign The Oregon Consumer League
sio
• election races become incredibly costly just like profes Jacqueline Zimmer Jones, Co-Chair, Human Services Coalition
sional politicians of Oregon
Please join us in voting NO on Constitutional Amendment 21. Paul Levy, President,OCDLA
M Oregon Law Center
Mark O.Hatfield
Former Governor Vic Atiyeh Basic Rights Oregon
Former Governor Neil Goldschmidt (This information furnished by Jason Reynolds, Oregon Consumer
Former Governor Barbara Roberts League.)
Governor John A.Kitzhaber,MD
(This information furnished by Chuck Tauman, Coalition to Defeat
Constitutional Amendments 21&22.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
1000 Friends of Oregon Vote NO On Constitutional Amendment 21
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Community Protection Coalition Don't Let Individuals With A Hidden Agenda
Oregon Chapter Sierra Club Make Drastic Changes To Oregon's Constitution !
join the Constitutional Amendment 21 is sponsored by individuals who
are hiding their special interest agenda.Oregon's Constitution is
elections watchdog group a sacred document and is no place for hidden agendas. Keep
in urging you to Oregon's Constitution free of politics.Vote NO on Constitutional
Amendment 21.
VOTE NO on Constitutional Amendment 21 Constitutional Amendment 21 Could Result In
Constitutional Amendment 21 would paralyze our legal Delayed,Even Denied Justice '
system, forcing expensive and dangerous delays throughout. This constitutional amendment requires judicial positions to
Oregonians who apply for land use and environmental permits remain vacant for extended periods of time potentially paralyzing
need decisions made quickly–they are people who are investing our legal system.In rural areas of Oregon where there are fewer
their livelihoods and building their homes or businesses. judges, this constitutional amendment could postpone or deny
Amendment 21 would lead to a backlog of cases, including land justice to victims of crime–because judges are simply not avail-
use cases, which is unfair to those who need decisions to be able to hear cases.Vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 21.
made in a timely manner. This Constitutional Amendment
Constitutional Amendment 21 is an attack by special inter- Turns Judges Into Politicians
ests who want to destroy the laws that protect Oregon's clean air, Constitutional Amendment 21 would require judges to run
clean water,farmland and quality of life. political campaigns to remain in office.The role of the judge is to
The supporters of this measure are using the initiative interpret the law on issues;not to use issues as a campaign tool.
process to push a hidden agenda.They have been working to Don't politicize Oregon's judicial system.
destroy our laws that protect Oregon's farmland, clean air, and Join us to vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 21.
clean water–and now they're pushing this measure.
Constitutional Amendment 21 is unnecessary. There is no Oregon Education Association
crisis justifying this measure–and no reason to amend Oregon's Tim Nesbitt,President,Oregon AFL-CIO ,
constitution. AFSCME,Council 75
SEIU,Local 503,OPEU
1000 Friends of Oregon
Oregon League of Conservation Voters (This information fumished by Mary Botkin,AFSCME Council 75.)
Oregon Community Protection Coalition
Oregon Chapter Sierra Club
urge YOU to
VOTE NO on Constitutional Amendment 21
(This information furnished by Evan Manvel„ 1000 Friends of Oregon.)
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Official 2002.General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF OREGON
This Proposed Amendment 21 is Unnecessary and Clutters
URGES YOU TO VOTE"NO"ON the Constitution.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 21
• Justice Delayed is Justice Denied – Don't Bring Our This proposed Constitutional Amendment 21 is sponsored by
Judicial System to a Screeching Halt. Don McIntire and Gregg Clapper. The Oregonian reported on
7/23/02, "Loren Parks gave more than $258,000 to finance
This measure could require election after election in judicial signature-gathering efforts on two proposed initiatives dealing
races.And it will paralyze our judicial system because under this with the state judicial system:'We should not let individuals
constitutional amendment,judicial seats could remain vacant for with special interest agendas make these big changes to the
months—and even years. In our communities that don't have court system and the constitution.
enough judges,this measure could mean extremely long delays The Amendment would paralyze our legal system by leaving
to hear criminal and civil cases.Constitutional Amendment 21 judicial positions vacant until the next election can be held or
will mean justice denied instead of justice for all. for an even longer period.It would significantly delay_resolution
• Who's Behind this Measure?Special Interest Groups WHo of disputes and increase cost to litigants and the'oublic.Fewer
Have a Hidden Agenda. judges would be available to hear cases. Rural counties with
just a couple of judges available to hear cases could have no
This measure's sponsors are Don McIntire and the rich ultra- judge at all for six months or more if they lose to"None of the
conservative businessman Loren Parks. Bill Sizemore's paid Above.'
petition circulators collected the signatures so it could quality for The Amendment makes it easier for special interest groups to
the ballot. defeat judges they don't like or who rule against them.
What are they after? Because they disagreed with how just a According to respected law professors,this measure is likely to
few judges have voted on a few cases they want to amend be unconstitutional and would be tied up in court for years,
Oregon's constitution and create havoc for our entire judicial costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
system.That's a bad idea. It may open the possibility of more overturned convictions
• We Don't Need to Add Clutter to Our Constitution. based on violations to the right of a speedy trial.
This constitutional amendment adds clutter to our constitution. The Multnomah Bar Association joins with former governors,
Oregon's constitution is intended to be a framework of our princi- teachers, Constitutional Law Section of the Oregon State Bar,
ples. It is not intended to be used by special interest groups to Oregon State Bar Board of Governors,retired judges,law school
push their hidden agenda.Let's not put unnecessary language in deans and professors,police, and consumer groups in opposing
our constitution. this proposed amendment.
PROTECT OREGON'S CONSTITUTION! Multnomah Bar Association
DON'T TURN OVER OUR CONSTITUTION TO Oregon Business Association
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS WITH HIDDEN AGENDAS! (This information furnished by Robert D.Newell,President,Multnomah Bar
VOTE"NO"ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 21!! Association.)
(This information furnished by David Fidanque, American Civil Liberties
Union of Oregon.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 21 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Planned Parenthood Urges"NO"Vote on
Constitutional Amendment 21
Planned Parenthood joins with law enforcement,judges,seniors
and other good-government watch groups to oppose Consti-
tutional Amendment 21.
This measure is unnecessary and clutters up !
the Oregon Constitution.
What Is wrong with Constitutional Amendment 21?
• It will force judges to be full-time candidates and run costly y
campaigns just like politicians
• It will make it even easier for special interests to defeat
judges just because they don't like their decisions—this kind
of intimidation could manipulate judges rulings '
Who is behind Constitutional Amendment 21?
Not who you would expect...
• Political extremists who use ballot measures to make a living
and don't have Oregon's best interests at heart,and
• Wealthy political activists who have tried and failed to buy
changes to Oregon Law for their personal and financial gain
and now they want to be able to buy the justice system,too.
We should not let people who have repeatedly put measures on
the ballot with hidden agendas, make changes to Oregon's
Constitution.
Please Join Planned Parenthood in Voting"NO"on
Constitutional Amendment 21...
Don't Unnecessarily Clutter the Oregon Constitution!
(This information furnished by Bill Sheppard, Chair, Planned Parenthood
Advocates of Oregon.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General throughout the term of office.
Election,November 5,2002. "SECTION 1c. (1) The judges of any other appellate court
created by law,other than one solely with jurisdiction over tax law,
shall be elected by the electors of five appellate court districts.
The state shall be divided by law into five districts for the purpose
BALLOT TITLE of electing the judges of any other appellate court,and two judges
shall be elected by the electors of each of the districts. The
boundaries of appellate court districts shall be determined based
�� � on population. The Legislative Assembly shall by law provide
for regular reapportionment of the districts at the same time
established for reapportionment of legislative districts.
/l Fr4L5,dUQGtSTO IB£"Elf 07 1r} i )<ICSTI 1{:1: °(2)A person seeking election or being appointed to one of the
other appellate judge positions,as a qualification for the position,
t"*S""Vote crimes Juf l 4 tritT "must have been a resident of the appropriate district for a period
Britt a�F f' tit �(IF of at least one year before the election for the position is
419, fatd�t� � conducted or the appointment made. A person so elected or
,ll! 1I � v+rtertkdul+ tttfti appointed must remain a resident of the district throughout the
socr elect �� ]ud 'Rs add �� term of office.
"SECTION 1d. (1) Except as provided in this subsection, a
; ' reapportionment of districts enacted by the Legislative Assembly
1*0 tl becomes operative on the next date on which a judge will
'Woirt ,C � # =by commence a term of office. On the effective date of the law
statewid6 Vine Judges mWu,�within stall but h tltt oar' reapportioning the districts, the reapportionment becomes
residenoy=;rurements Mere divides State mto�n dis� operative for the purpose of nominating and electing judges for
tricts6 ion 06pt€lat[S3rt�fpt purpose od elec i g Supreme_ the districts established by the reapportionment, and for the
court rs wij�ntc e, -Awet efee't nq purpose of determining the residency of persons seeking election
rtj dudes�ttt�� � to a judge position.Any judge whose term continues through the
judtJes o tl'ec.appell ate I courts0� by I tf a et Tax: next date on which a judge will commence a term of office shall
04ur1}, with tub Judges elected frrtr t act; ctlot' Rerutres be specifically assigned to a district.
SdprairafGourtstAppdta)utetd pJ�t "(2)(a)Except as provided in paragraph(b)of this subsection,
� tdii thtei #i tttpt5 s tt A.,00 t tls?' a vacancy in a judge position that occurs after the effective date
� (e� � of the law reapportioning the districts and before the next date
�'" ,
erequir�ntsku�dtrt�atu� t., on which a judge will commence a term of office shall be file
vacaros attf secatl of judg Other StVaoa from the district that existed before the effective date of the
� e� reapportionment.
�
��, IN If a vacancy occurs in a judge position for a district to which
dJruernrtt €t �ea l� a judge has been assigned under subsection (1)of this section,
effect J" govlrtitrtt,� N the vacancy shall be filled from the district to which the judge is
loG govertrtrkt enue5 v assigned.
"SECTION le. Notwithstanding section 18, Article II of this
Constitution,a judge who has been assigned under section 1 d of
this Article is subject to recall by the electors of the "district to
which the judge is assigned and not by the electors of the district
TEXT OF MEASURE existing before the latest reapportionment. The number of
signatures required on the recall petition is 15 percent of the total
PREAMBLE:This initiative shall be known as the Judicial votes cast for all candidates for Governor at the lasVelection
before the effective date of the reapportionment it the district that
Accountability Act.It is designed to ensure that the appellate
courts of Oregon are accountable to the People and that they existed d before the latest reapportionment and that elected the
adequately represent all areas of the State. The Framers "SECTION if. (1) The Seventy-second Legislative Assembly
of the Oregon Constitution originally required districting, shall establish by law the districts required by sections 1 b and 1 c
reasoning that districting would keep appellate judges more of this Article.Sections 1 b and 1 c of this Article shall first apply to
representative and accountable.This initiative will restore the general election held in November 2004 and to judicial
accountability and fair representation as envisioned by the appointments made after the effective date of the law passed
Framers of the Oregon Constitution. establishing the districts.
PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is "(2)Sections I and is of this Article do not affect the term of
amended by creating new sections 1 b, 1 c, 1 d, 1 e and 1 f to be any judge who is serving on the effective date of sections 1 b and
added to and made a part of Article VII(Amended)such sections 1 c of this Article,but their positions shall be assigned to a district
to read: under the law establishing the districts.A judge who is serving on
"SECTION ib. (1)The Supreme Court shall consist of seven the effective date of sections 1 b and is of this Article and who
judges.The state shall be divided by law into seven districts for thereafter seeks election to another term as judge of the Supreme
the purpose of electing the judges of the Supreme Court,and one Court or any other appellate court must meet the residency
judge shall be elected by the electors of each of the districts.The requirement imposed for that position."
boundaries of the Supreme Court districts shall be determined
based on population.The Legislative Assembly shall by law pro- NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
vide for regular reapportionment of the districts at the same time italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
established for reapportionment of legislative districts.
"(2)A person seeking election or being appointed to one of the
Supreme Court judge positions,as a qualification for the position,
must have been a resident of the appropriate Supreme Court
district for a period of at least one year before the election for
the position is conducted or the appointment made. A person
so elected or appointed must remain a resident of the district
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Ballot Measure 22 amends the Oregon Constitution to require
that judges of the Oregon Supreme Court and the Oregon Court
of Appeals be elected by judicial district. Under current law, the
judges of the Oregon Supreme Court and the Oregon Court of
Appeals are elected on a statewide basis.
Ballot Measure 22 provides for seven Oregon Supreme Court
judicial districts and requires one judge be elected from each
judicial district. Ballot Measure 22 provides for five Oregon
Appellate judicial districts and requires that two judges be elected
from each judicial district.
Ballot Measure 22 requires that the boundaries of the judicial
districts be based on population, and that the Legislative
Assembly provide for regular reapportionment of the judicial
districts at the same time established for reapportionment of
legislative districts.
Ballot Measure 22 requires residency in the judicial districts for
positions that are subject to the measure. As a qualification for
election or appointment to a position,a person must have been a
resident of the appropriate judicial district for a period of at least
one year before election or appointment.If a person is elected or
appointed to a position,the person must remain a resident of the
judicial district throughout the term of office.
Ballot Measure 22 provides rules for assignment of sitting judges
to new judicial districts upon reapportionment.The measure also
addresses the procedures to be followed if a vacancy occurs in a
position after a reapportionment, or recall of a judge is sought
after reapportionment.
Ballot Measure 22 does not affect the term of any judge serving
on the effective date of the constitutional amendment. However,
these judges must meet the residency requirements of the mea-
sure if they thereafter seek election to a position that is subject to
the measure's requirements.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Steve Doell Chief Petitioners
Norm Frink Chief Petitioners
Robert Neuberger* Secretary of State
Ross Shepard* Secretary of State
Bob Kingzett Secretary of State
*Member dissents(does not concur with explanatory statement)
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
As former circuit court judges, we ask you to vote yes on Oregon's judges should reflect Oregon's diversity.
Ballot Measure 22.
Oregon has a strong populist tradition which calls for the election
Being a judge is often a difficult job.When making a decision, a of the ministers of justice;public prosecutors and judges of the
judge must rely upon many things-the laws created by the legis- trial and appellate bench. District Attorneys and Circuit Judges
lature,prior court decisions,and the language of the Constitution, are locally elected But the 10 judges of the Court of Appeals and
just to name a few. the 7 justices of the Oregon Supreme Court voters are elected"at
But judges cannot be robots, nor should we expect them to be. large"from across the state.
Judges are human, and a judge's decision can be influenced by As elected district attorneys who answer to the citizens of the
his or her background and experience. counties we represent we believe Oregon's appeals courts would
That's why it is vital to elect judges with a wide range of better reflect Oregon's citizens - not just lawyers - if judges ran
experiences and backgrounds, so that our courts are not from districts similar to those that divide Oregon into five
Congressional districts.
dominated by judges from one single region of Oregon who
share one single philosophy. Measure 22 poses NO threat to judicial independence.In fact, it
And that's why Measure 22 is so important. guarantees true diversity on Oregon's appeals courts.These men
and women would be elected,as they are now,without regard to
Measure 22 will allow voters to elect judges to the Oregon political party, but would reflect the concerns of people from
Supreme Court and Oregon Court of Appeals from all areas of coastal,southern,central,and eastern regions of the state as well
Oregon.Currently,16 of the 17 judges on the Oregon Court of as the greater Portland area. Portland will be represented by at
Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court were lawyers in least two Supreme Court justices and four judges on the Court of
Portland, Salem, or Eugene immediately before becoming Appeals.
judges.That's wrong. As elected District Attorneys we believe Oregon's courts should
We need judges on our highest courts from all areas in Oregon, represent ALL Oregonians.
not just Portland, Salem, and Eugene. We need judges from Vote YES vote on Measure 22
Medford., Bend, Pendleton, Newport, Roseburg,Astoria,Ontario,
Burns,and every other region of the state. Scott Heiser, Benton County D.A.
Measure 22 guarantees that the judges on Oregon's Supreme Steve Atchison,Columbia County D.A.
Court and Court of Appeals will be from every region in our John Foote,Clackamas County D.A.
state,not just the Willamette Valley.We think that's important.
Please join us in voting yes on Measure 22. Joshua Marquis,Clatsop County D.A.
Ted Abram, former circuit court judge, Klamath County Paul Burgett,Coos County D.A.
(retired) Gary Williams,Crook County D.A.
John Hunnicutt,former circuit court judge,Columbia County Mike Dugan, Deschutes County D.A.
(Judicial District 19)(retired)
Timothy Colahan,Harney County D.A.
Hollie Pihl, Senior Judge, former circuit court judge,
Washington County Peter Deuel,Jefferson County D.A.
Frank Yraguen, Senior Judge, former circuit court judge, Clay Johnson,Josephine County D.A.
Malheur and Harney Counties Ed Caleb,Klamath County D.A.
(This information furnished by Steve Doell, Judicial Accountability PAC David Schutt,Lake County D.A.
2002.)
F.Douglass Harcteroad,Lane County D.A.
Jason Carlile,Linn County D.A.
Dan Norris, Malheur County D.A.
Dale Penn,Marion County D.A.
David C.Allen,Morrow County D.A.
William Porter,Tillamook County D.A.
Christopher Brauer, Umatilla County D.A.
Eric Nisley,Wasco County D.A.
Robert Hermann,Washington County D.A.
Tom Cutsforth,Wheeler County D.A.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet-Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
1
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
In 1857 the framers of the Oregon Constitution felt it critical that If Oregon courts aren't political,then why is it that 16 of our
voters know the judges they elect and to "understand the 17 current judges on the Oregon Court of Appeals or Oregon
character of the person whom they put in office:'To achieve Supreme Court were lawyers In Portland,Salem,or Eugene
this purpose they required that Supreme Court Justices be immediately before becoming judges?
elected from districts.
The answer is simple. In Oregon,when a judge retires or leaves
In 1910 an initiative that was extremely complex and very confus- office,the governor gets to appoint a new judge to fill the vacancy.
ing changed this requirement. In fact, if you had read the 1910 The governor can appoint whomever he or she chooses, regard-
initiative and explanation you wouldn't have known that your vote less of qualification or experience.
was eliminating judicial districts.
So who have our governors appointed to our current Oregon
Today Supreme Court Justices are selected without regard Supreme Court and Oregon Court of Appeals?Lawyers from
to region. Unfortunately no judge who currently sits on the Portland,Salem,and Eugene.
Supreme Court has spent most of his or her legal career in Has a trial judge or lawyer from an office in Roseburg been
Eastern Oregon,Central Oregon,Southern Oregon or the Coast. appointed?No.
Can you name two Supreme Court Justices?Most people can-
not.There are seven.Yet these people effect every aspect of your
life.Their decisions may have extraordinary impacts on your life, Hillsboro?No.
the life of your community and you don't know who they are. Redmond?No.
This initiative will change that.
Measure 22 is simple. Read the explanatory statement in this Pendleton?No.
Voters' Guide. It will require that every region of the state Clackamas County?Nope.
be represented on the Court. It will guarantee that cattlemen,
fishermen, loggers,farmers and ranchers all have their interests Ontario?No.
represented on the Court; not just the people who live in the Coos Bay?Nope.
Willamette Valley.
Even though most of the opposition for this measure comes from
McMinnville?No.
trial lawyers in the Willamette Valley,this measure will still allow The Dalles?No.
the Willamette Valley to elect 4 Justices.Isn't that enough? The facts speak for themselves. As long as our judges are
It will compel future governors to select Supreme Court Justices chosen by politicians,the courts will be political.
from every area of the state. It will require that those Justices But you can do something about it.A yes vote on Measure 22 will
know what is important to their regions. It will ensure that the require the governor to considerjudges from all areas of the state,
voters will know the judges and"understand the character of not just Portland and Salem.
the person whom they put in office:'
It was a great idea in 1857.It is a great idea today. There are hundreds of qualified candidates for judge who
never get a chance, because of our current system.This is
VOTEYES ON MEASURE 22. wrong.Measure 22 will fix this problem.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Each of us represents a different area of our beautiful state.The As a state Representative and Senator,and then as a member of
diversity of our districts,and the people who live in them,creates Congress, I became acquainted with many attorneys and
different perspectives and different priorities. judges who practiced in eastern and southern Oregon.l can
That's why we elect our legislators from districts rather than tell you that some of them are the best in the state.However,
statewide. It helps assure that the viewpoints of all Oregonians I have been disappointed that recent governors have been
are heard,not just those from one part of the state. unwilling to appoint anyone to our Supreme Court except those
attorneys and judges who have practiced law in the Willamette
What makes Oregon strong--and what makes Oregon,Oregon-- Valley.Some very qualified people have been passed over in favor
is that all of our citizens have an equal voice and an equal of judges and lawyers from the Willamette Valley. Today every
opportunity to participate in our state government. judge that sits on the Supreme Court practiced most of their
Measure 22 requires equal representation in our judicial system, legal careers In Portland and Salem.
and restores the original intent of the framers of our state consti- Measure 22 will ensure that all parts of our state will be repre-
tution by reestablishing fair and equal representation on the sented on our highest courts just as Congress represents all
Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court. parts of our state. The interests of central Oregon, eastern
Measure 22 is about fairness and equality for all Oregonians Oregon, southern Oregon and the Coast will be represented.
People in these areas will know who represents them on the
Measure 22 is a much needed step in the right direction. highest courts. Everyone will have a real voice in deciding who
We urge you to vote"Yes"on Measure 22 sets policy.
The Oregon Supreme Court both interprets the law and sets
Senator Ted Ferrioli John Day policy. In deciding to change the law they act like a legislative
Senator Charles Starr Hillsboro body.Would anyone seriously suggest that if the legislature
Senator Lenn Hannon Ashland was selected exclusively from the Willamette Valley, those
Senator Gene Derfler Salem men and women could fairly represent the entire state?Of
Senator Steve Harper Klamath Falls course not.The same is true of a court that will effect the lives of
Senator Gary George Newberg every Oregonian.
Senator David Nelson Pendleton
Senator Roger Beyer Molalla Some people will say Measure 22 creates an undue hardship for
Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg those judges that must be elected from districts and then have to
travel to Salem.That's just nonsense.The only people who will
(This information furnished by State Senator Gary George.) travel any distance will be those people from areas that are not
currently represented on the court.With teleconferencing, email
and other modern communication,what hardship there is will be
well worth it.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 22.
Former Congressman Bob Smith
Chief Petitioner
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
"Building One Oregon"Means Courts from all of Oregon WHO WE ARE AND WHY DO WE SUPPORT MEASURE 22?
As a candidate for governor, I visited all 36 counties many times. In 1983 we,along with other parents of murdered children,created
I learned our ability to solve the problems we face together starts an organization named Crime Victims United.
with"Building One Oregon."I chose this as the theme of my cam
paign because I don't think we can address the challenges facing Our statement of purpose:"To promote a balanced criminal justice
the state–schools,transportation,budget challenges,etc.–until system through public awareness and legislative action:'
and unless we start acting like we are all Oregonians living in the Our organization has battled for almost 20 years to make our
same state.That means people in Portland need to understand purpose a reality.Our personal experiences and legislative efforts
the challenges facing Klamath Falls or Baker City or Coos Bay, have taught us:
and the people in those communities need to understand the
issues facing Portland and the Valley.The regional tensions are • Oregon's highest courts are consumed with the rights of the
real.We need to give all Oregonians a sense of ownership in their criminal defendant.
government,including the judicial system. • If you live out the areas of greater Portland, Salem or
In a perfect world, this measure would not be necessary. Most Eugene, you will not be represented on the Appellate or
judges are initially appointed by the governor.The Oregon tradi- Supreme Court.
tion was for the governor to appoint judges from all over the state. . Oregon's Constitution has been extremely altered by judicial
Regrettably, recent governors have not followed this tradition. interpretations.
Virtually all state appellate court appointments in the past 16
years have been from the Willamette Valley/Portland area. • Many who interpret our laws have rM experience as trial
judges.
This measure is not about judges"representing"parts of Oregon.
Once on the court,all judges understand they serve all of Oregon. • Our Constitution originally required higher court judges to be
This measure is not about competing judicial ideologies.There elected by districts.
are "liberal" and "conservative" lawyers in all parts of the state. WHO IS IN OPPOSITION?
This measure is about courts that benefit from perspectives and
experiences of lawyers from all around Oregon and it i5 about giv- Oregon Criminal Defense Bar
ing Oregonians from all parts of the state a sense of connection Oregon Trial Lawyers
to our courts.
It is time for our courts to reflect the true strength of our state-the Multnomah County Bar
diversity of our people. THEIR JUSTIFICATIONS FOR OPPOSITION
Ron Saxton It would be a hardship to travel to Salem.
(This•information furnished by Ron Saxton, Judicial Accountability PAC Supreme Court justices managed to bear this hardship from 1859
2002.) to 1910.They should be able to bear it in 2002.
• Candidates from less populated areas would not be qualified
to write opinions.
This elitist statement is inexcusable,especially considering some
of the opinions written by Oregon's higher courts.
In our opinion,the real reason is that the defense and trial lawyers
want to protect the advantage they have had in the courts over the
last 25 years.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS MEASURE TO ACCOMPLISH
• Bring more representation to all citizens of Oregon.
• Seat more judges with trial experidnce.
• Provide knowledge of issues vital to the safety and economy
of all Oregonians.
• Reduce pressure from self-serving individuals and organiza-
tions who disregard the impact on the rest of the state.
Please vote Yes on Measure 22. It's simply fair and good
government.
Bob and Dee Dee Kouns
Founders,Crime Victims United
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
It's no secret there is a growing social, cultural and economic The increasing cost of judicial elections is a serious problem, in
divide in Oregon. part because Oregon is one of only 2 states in America with no
Unfortunately, part of the cultural divide includes our Judicial limits at all on amounts of political campaign contributions or
system. expenditures. Since most voters do not know the work of any
judge, the outcome of judicial elections is often determined,by
To succeed in statewide elections, Supreme Court and Court of which candidate spends the most money.
Appeals judges have always had to live in, practice in and cam- Now each of the 7 justices of the Oregon Supreme Court and 10
paign from the most populous communities in Oregon, where judges of the Oregon Court of Appeals is elected statewide to a
they had a chance to"make a name"for themselves. 6-year term.They often retire early, so that the sitting Governor
Today, not one Oregon Supreme Court Justice was elected from can appoint replacements,who can each then serve for up to 2
rural Oregon. years before running as the"incumbent"(which is actually printed
Measure 22 seeks to restore statewide perspective to the bench.
on the ballot with the candidate's name).
The result of having these 17 offioes as statewide races, and
Measure 22 will require Supreme Court Judges to reside in and almost always having an appointed"incumbent;'is that these
be elected from one of seven districts, rather than at-large. judicial races are almost never contested.
Measure 22 will also require Court of Appeals judges to reside in If anyone does challenge a sitting judge,the big money rolls
and be elected from one of five districts (two judges from each in to crush the challenger. Challengers themselves must
district),rather than at-large. spend huge dollars to reach voters statewide.
The measure is simple,straightforward and reasonable.It will give Measure 22 would make judicial elections more fair and
people a chance to get to know who is being elected to the bench. open to persons without major financial backing from the
Judges should reflect the values of Oregonians from all walks of insurance industry or other interests, simply because it
life and all communities. is far less expensive to reach voters in a smaller district
(only one-fifth or one-seventh of Oregon)than to reach all
Let's have one Oregon again.Please vote yes on Measure 22. voters statewide. This will reduce the advantage of the
State Senator Ted Ferrioli candidate with more campaign cash.
(This information furnished by Senator Ted Ferrioli.) Every two years, we elect 15 persons to the Oregon Senate.
Imagine if they all were running statewide,not from small districts.
Each one would need an expensive statewide media campaign,
with huge advantage to the candidates raising more campaign
cash from lawyers and others.But this is exactly how we elect
the 17 top judges in Oregon:statewide and with no limits on
campaign contributions by anyone, including corporations
and lawyers.
Let's cut the cost of judicial campaigns with Measure 22.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
ACTIVIST COURTS DISTORT OREGON CONSTITUTION, MEASURE 22 speaks to the wisdom of U.S. Supreme Court
CANCEL WILL OF OREGON VOTERS Justice Holmes who said,"The life of the law has not been logic:
For many years the Oregon Supreme Court and the Oregon it has been experience.'This measure seeks to restore the origi-
nal of Appeals have been dominated by justices from Portland, for intent of the authors of Oregon's constitution which provided
Salem and Eugene. There are several theories why this has for judicial districting.These people knew that those who wield
occurred:changing demographics, concentration of the political Judicial power, the least democratic branch of our-govern-
occurred:
in the state's urban centers, and the fact that one political p should have walked our streets,attended our schools,and
prayed
party is responsible for all the judicial appointments made in the prayed in our churches, and should be from every corner of our
state.
last 16 years.
Whatever the reason, the exclusion of 80% of Oregon from The current state of Oregon's judiciary reveals how far we have
involvement in the important decisions made by the Oregon strayed from this critical political insight. Today 15 of our 17
appellate courts is bad for all Oregonians.Because of the activist appellate judges reside in Portland or Salem.87%of all judges
nature of Oregon courts,it is especially bad today. in the state are political appointees. These startling statistics
would seem more descriptive of Soviet-style elections than those
Starting in the 1980s,the Oregon Supreme Court began a sys- of Oregon.
tematic process to reinterpret the Oregon Constitution.This has Tocqueville, a 19th century observer of American democracy
caused fundamental changes in Oregon constitutional law.The warned us that when extremist or elitist elements hijack a
Oregon Supreme Court has substantially expanded the rights of governmental branch it
criminals, limited the rights of property owners, and limited the
initiative process .Many of the changes instituted by the court are extends its arms over society as a whole;it covers its
more properly the responsibility of the legislature or of the people surface with a network of small, complicated, pains-
through the initiative process. taking, uniform rules through which the most original
The historic changes instituted by the courts have occurred with minds and the most vigorous souls cannot clear a way to
little or no public input. To the contrary, the Oregon appellate surpass the crowd;it does not break wills,but it softens
courts have aggressively thwarted attempts by the public to influ- them,bends them,and directs them;it rarely forces one
ence the outcome.in the last decade the Oregon Supreme Court to act,but it constantly opposes itself to one's acting;it
has struck down voter-approved measures to reform campaign does not destroy, it prevents things from being born;it
financing, to require that public employees contribute to their does not tyrannize,it hinders,compromises,enervates,
retirement,to guarantee a crime victim's rights in the state consti- extinguishes,dazes,and finally reduces each nation to
tution,and to limit the terms of elected officials. being nothing more than a herd of timid and industrious
animals of which the government is the shepherd.
The magnitude of the issues before the high courts requires Democracy in America,Alexis De Tocqueville
consideration of the diverse gpjnions of all of Oregon.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 22 Heed the warning...
Steve Doell,Chief Petitioner VOTE YES ON MEASURE 22.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
On behalf of Oregon small business owners throughout the state, The Oregon Family Farm Association PAC asks You to vote yes
we ask you to please vote yes on Ballot Measure 22. on Ballot Measure 22.
Anyone who follows the method in which we choose our appellate For decades, small family farms have been the backbone of
judges in Oregon can see that the process is broken. Oregon agriculture. Many of the products we all enjoy are
For too.long,Oregon governors have been appointing judges produced in Oregon by family owned and operated farms.
from Portland,Salem,or Eugene,with no appointments from But the ability of Oregon's small farmers to produce products for
any other area of the state. all of us is increasingly under attack,at both the state and federal
Are we supposed to believe that there are no qualified lawyers or level.Groups opposed to farming and ranching increasingly use
judges outside of Portland,Salem,or Eugene?Of course not. lawsuits as a weapon to out the small family farm out of business.
Unfortunately,it has been years since Oregon has had an appel- Because of the aggressive tactics of these extreme groups,small
farmers find themselves at the mercy of judges, many of whom
late judge from outside of the Willamette Valley.That's not fair.
don't have the first clue about farming, ranching,or producing or
Our appellate courts shouldn't be stacked with judges from raising an apple,ear of corn,chicken,or cow.
one area of the state.We must have a system where judges Having your business succeed or fail based on the decision of a
are chosen on their qualifications,not on their contacts. judge who doesn't know anything about how it operates is fright-
That's why Measure 22 is important.It levels the playing field,and ening,even for farmers,who are used to risks in the weather and
allows judges to be chosen by their experience, not by who they rising and falling crop prices.
know in Salem. That's why we are thrilled to support Measure 22.
And that's important. A hard working trial judge in Grants Pass Measure 22 will make sure that judges from all areas of the state
should have just as much chance to be an appellate court judge are elected to the Oregon Supreme Court and Oregon Court of
as a wealthy trial lawyer in downtown Portland,who just happens BRReals,
to be a friend of the governor.
Measure 22 helps take the politics out of how we choose That means that we will have judges who live and work in areas
judges in Oregon.That's why it deserves your support. where farming and ranching are the predominant activity,not just
the.Willamette Valley.
Please vote yes on Measure 22. Having judges who understand how farmers and ranchers pro-
(This information furnished by Russ Walker,Oregon Citizens For Sound duces their products and operate their businesses is important.
Economy PAC.) Measure 22 will help ensure that happens.
Please vote yes on Measure 22.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Whoa!This is a bad idea. SENIORS OPPOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 22
Constitutional Amendment 22 would amend the Oregon Oregon senior citizens recommend a NO vote on Constitutional
Constitution and create "judicial districts"across the state, and Amendment 22. '
then have Oregon Supreme Court justices and Oregon Court of We agree with teachers, judges and law professors that
Appeals judges be elected by zone. Constitutional tional Amendment 22 unnecessarily a clu ers the Oregon
That's no way to elect a statewide judge.Certainly,we elect Constitution.
state legislators by geographical district.We expect our state law- Constitutional Amendment 22 would deprive us of the right to
makers to look after their"home turf"as part of their job in Salem. elect the best judges, regardless of where they're from.
But judges are an another level.Their"home turf,"so to speak, Constitutional Amendment 22 was put on the ballot thanks to the
are the all-inclusive borders of the state of Oregon. In addition, money of ultra-conservative industrialist Loren Parks paying for
their"turf"includes the Oregon Constitution. Statewide-elected signatures collected by Bill Sizemore.
judges are an Important piece of the check-and-balance sys- This group wants to change the Oregon court system by requiring
tem that our government is founded on.The place for partisan,
regional politicking is the state legislature, not the court system. all Oregon appellate judges (10 judges of the Oregon Court of
Judges need to remain impartial Appeals and 7 judges of the Oregon Supreme Court) to be
elected from geographical districts designed by the legislature
There are other problems with Constitutional Amendment 22 rather than statewide.
as well. It severely diminishes the number of total judges each a select. Right now, every Oregonian has the Constitutional Amendment 22 will take away the right of Oregon
Oregonian gets voters to elect all appellate judges and reduce the number of
right to vote on every judge's race for both the Supreme Court judges a voter can elect from 17 to 3.Oregon voters should have
total of 17 instances where you have input.Measure 22 2 reduces
(seven justices) and the Court of Appeals (10 judges That's a the right to elect the most qualified judge to our highest courts
. d by limegeographic
that number to three.That's right—three! Under this measure, and not be y regions.
each Oregonian would be involved in electing just two of the 10 Constitutional Amendment 22 establishes a system for electing
Court of Appeals judges and just one of the seven Supreme Court Oregon appellate judges similar to the one for the Oregon legis-
justices. Your input on Oregon's judicial system becomes lature and we all know what that means-more partisan bickering
extremely limited under Constitutional Amendment 22. and fewer solutions to Oregon's problems. The judges of the
Bottom line:Oregonians should have the right to elect the Oregon Court of Appeals and Supreme Court decide cases for all
most qualified judges possible.And like so many initiatives that Oregon citizens.They should be elected by all Oregon citizens.
we've seen over the past several years,this just adds clutter and The voters of Oregon should reject this unnecessary constitu-
confusion to the Oregon Constitution. tional amendment and VOTE NO ON CONSTITUTIONAL
Vote"No"on Constitutional Amendment 22. AMENDMENT 22.
Portland Gray Panthers
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Retired Supreme Court Justices,Judges&Law Professors Constitutional Amendment 21 would postpone or
urge NO on Constitutional Amendment 22 even deny justice to victims of crime.
Oregonians deserve the most qualified, professional judges If passed,this amendment would imperil Oregon's ability to pros-
regardless of where they come from around the state. ecute crime.This measure could leave courtrooms without judges
Constitutional Amendment 22 attempts to turn the judges of for extended periods of time in an increasingly overcrowded sys-
the Oregon Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals into tem,especially in rural areas.
local politicians. Constitutional Amendment 21 will:
Legislators are elected by districts to be political representatives Leave victims of crime waiting for justice and the
of those districts.Judges are no one's political representatives. resolution that it can bring.
Oregon courts must apply the law equally for the whole state. Counties where there are only a couple of judges to begin with
Judges cannot decide legal issues according to where they could be left with no judges to hear cases for six months or
come from.They must act as impartial interpreters of our state longer. Rural crime victims deserve equal justice, not less
Constitution. justice.
Constitutional Amendment 22 will limit Oregonian's choices Force prosecutors to choose between crimes to
by restricting their vote to just one Supreme Court justice prosecute.
and two Court of Appeals Judges. District Attorneys should never have to decide to let some
Appellate judges do not conduct trials.Their task is to make defendants go so that they can pursue others.
sure that Oregon's laws are applied correctly in courts and Give criminal defendants the ability to walk away from
agencies throughout the state.All Oregonians should have the prosecution because they cannot be tried in time.
right to voice their opinion and vote for these judges.Currently, Crime rates will rise as criminals learn that they may never
all Oregonians have an opportunity to cast their vote for each have to face a judge,even if they get arrested.
Supreme Court justice and every single Court of Appeals We urge you to vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 21.
Judge. Constitutional Amendment 22 is an attempt to take Vote NO to postponing justice.
away your right to select the most qualified candidates for
Oregon's courts. Kristine Olson, Former U.S.Attorney for Oregon
Edwin J. Peterson, Retired Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Oregon Council of Police Associations
Oregon Survivors Advocating for an Effective System
Hans Linde, Former Supreme Court Justice (This information furnished by John Wykoff, Coalition to Defeat
Betty Roberts, Former Supreme Court Justice Constitutional Amendments 21&22.)
Jacob Tanzer, Former Supreme Court Justice
Former Supreme Court Justice Ted Kulongoski
Robert E.Jones, Retired Senior Judge
Dave Frohnmayer
Laird Kirkpatrick
Paula Abrams, Professor of Law
Professor William Funk
Professor Susan F.Mandiberg
Valerie J.Vollmar, Professor of Law
Milo Pope, Retired Judge, Baker County
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
The League of Women Voters of Oregon urges a NO vote on Former Oregon governors ask for a No Vote
Ballot Measure 22. on Constitutional Amendment 22
Oregonians should always be afforded the opportunity to Constitutional Amendment 22 takes away Oregonians rights
elect the most qualified judges, regardless of where they to vote for the most qualified judges,eliminates your right to
live. Ballot Measure 22 would limit our ability to elect the most choose and places regignal politics ahead of lustice
qualified judges in the State to serve on our State Supreme and As a group we've run in dozens of state-wide elections in Oregon
Appellate Courts. from both parties during the past four decades. We know
• Ballot Measure 22 takes away voters'freedom to choose Oregonians value their right to choose the most qualified candi-
judges. Under current law,voters choose 10 Appeals Court date and they want to have as many choices as possible.
judges and seven Supreme Court justices. If this constitu- Constitutional Amendment 22 limits your voting rights when
tional amendment passes,voters will only be allowed to vote electing judges in Oregon.The result will be a loss of quality
for one Supreme Court justice and two Appeals Court judges and an injection of politics into Oregon courtrooms
judges. like never before.
• Ballot Measure 22 would upset the constitutional balance Most qualified no longer matters:
of power.Ballot Measure 22 would require that judges–like Oregon voters appreciate the right to elect the most qualified
legislators– elected by geographic district.The judicial judge regardless if they're from Bend, Portland, Gresham, Coos
system is separate and distinct from the legislative system. Bay, or. Pendleton. Constitutional Amendment 22 will force
Judges are not legislative representatives. Oregon voters to select their judges from a list of candidates
• Voters in Oregon deserve to be able to vote for the most based on where they live rather than their qualifications.
qualified individuals to serve in the highest judicial Eliminates choice of candidates:
positions in our State. Our appellate judges interpret the
laws for the entire State.Oregonians deserve accountable, Currently Oregonians may vote for up to ten Appeals Court
knowledgeable,experienced judges to ensure all individuals Judges and seven Supreme Court Judges,a total of 17 positions.
in the State are afforded the rights and protections guaran- Constitutional Amendment 22 would severely limit those choices
teed in Oregon's Constitution.They should be able to vote for to two Appeals Court judges and one Supreme Court Justice.
the best people for these important positions. Constitutional Amendment 22 would force you to give up vot-
The League of Women Voters of Oregon urges a NO vote on ing for more than 800/6 of Oregon's highest judicial positions.
Ballot Measure 22. Regional nolltics&hidden agendas:
(This information furnished by Beth Burczak,league of Women Voters of The same backers of Constitutional Amendment 21 are pushing
Oregon.) this constitutional amendment. Those special interests want
Oregonians limited in the numbers.of judges they can vote for and
electing judges who are representative of regional concerns and
not impartial officers of the court who let the constitution serve as
their guide rather than worrying about their next campaign.
We strongly urge you to vote No on Constitutional
Amendment 22.
Mark O.Hatfield
Former Governor Vic Atiyeh
Former Governor Neil Goldschmidt
Former Governor Barbara Roberts
Governor John A.Kitzhaber, MD
(This information furnished by Chuck Tauman, Coalition to Defeat
Constitutional Amendments 21&22.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
VOTE NO ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 22 1000 Friends of Oregon
The Oregon Rural Organizing Project and the Oregon Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Community Protection Coalition
Consumer League join with teachers, seniors, judges and
professors in opposing Constitutional Amendment 22 - another Oregon Chapter Sierra Club
proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution that is unnec- join the
essary in the way it fundamentally changes the Oregon judicial elections watchdog group
system.
• Constitutional Amendment 22 will reduce the rights of in urging you to
rural Oregon voters to elect the judge of.their choice VOTE NO on Constitutional Amendment 22
and reduce the number of judges a voter can elect. All
Oregon voters should have the right to elect the most Constitutional Amendment 22 limits our ability to elect the
qualified judge to our highest courts and not be limited by most qualified judges.This measure affects our highest courts.
geographic regions. Under the current system, every voter We need to have the most qualified judges;regardless of where
can vote for each of the 17 Oregon appellate judges. If they are from.
Constitutional Amendment 22 passes, each voter can vote Constitutional Amendment 22 limits voter freedom to choose
for only three positions. judges.Voters would only get to vote for 3 Appellate or Supreme
• Under Constitutional'Amendment 22, Oregon citizens, Court judges under this measure,instead of 17.
including rural voters,will lose their right to choose who Constitutional Amendment 22 is unnecessary. There is no
will sit on Oregon's highest courts.Oregonians should be crisis justifying such a major change to our judicial system–and
able to choose the best judge for the job.It was financed by no reason to amend Oregon's constitution.
ultra conservative Loren Parks though signatures collected
by Bill Sizemore.This group has a hidden agenda to change Constitutional Amendment 22 is an attack by special
the Oregon court system by forcing the 10 judges of the interests who want to destroy the laws that protect Oregon's
Oregon Court of Appeals and the 7 judges of the Oregon clean air,clean water,farmland and quality of life.
Supreme Court to represent geographical districts rather The supporters of this measure are using the initiative
than all the people of the State of Oregon. process to push a hidden agenda.
The judges of the Oregon Court of Appeals and Supreme Court 1000 Friends of Oregon
decide cases for all Oregon citizens.They should be elected by all Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon citizens.The voters of Oregon-and especially the voters Oregon Community Protection Coalition
of rural Oregon - should reject this unnecessary constitutional Oregon Chapter Sierra Club
amendment.
Join us to VOTE NO ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 22 urge YOU to
Rural Organizing Project VOTE NO on Constitutional Amendment 22
The Oregon Consumer League (This information furnished by Evan Manvel, 1000 Friends of Oregon.)
Jacqueline Zimmer Jones, Co-Chair, Human Services Coalition
of Oregon
Paul Levy, President,OCDLA
Oregon Law Center
Basic Rights Oregon
(This information furnished by Jason Reynolds, Oregon Consumer
League.)
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ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Measure No. 22 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 22 THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF OREGON
Don't Give Up Our Right to Elect the Most Qualified Judges URGES YOU TO VOTE"NO"ON
Oregonians now have the opportunity to vote for the person they CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 22
think is most qualified for a judicial position.Judges should repre- Keep the Most Qualified Judges.
sent the interests of the citizens of this state and not one region If this Measure passes,many excellent judges will be forced off
or special interest.Constitutional Amendment 22 would change the bench because they don't live in the right district.We should
that.It would take away our choice to vote for the most qualified
candidates no matter where they live.As voters,why would we always elect the most qualified judges, regardless of where they ever want to give up that opportunity? Vote NO on live.
Constitutional Amendment 22. • Constitutional Amendment 22 will weaken your freedom to
Don't Give Up Our Freedom To Choose Judgm elect judges.
Right now in Oregon we vote for the most qualified candidates for In 1910 Oregonians voted to allow judges to be elected
all 17 appeals court and Supreme Court justice positions.What statewide.That means you currently vote for all 10 Oregon Court
would you say if we stripped away nearly all of those choices? of Appeals judges and all 7 Oregon Supreme Court justices.
Constitutional Amendment 22 would do that.It would allow us to Under this Measure, you would only be allowed to vote for one
vote for only three judicial positions rather than 17.Vote NO on Supreme Court Justice and only two Court of Appeals Judges.
Constitutional Amendment 22. Don't Turn Our Judges Into Legislators.
Don't Turn Judges Into Politicians Oregon Judges shouldn't act like legislators,trying to appeal to
Constitutional Amendment 22 would require judges be elected by certain special interest groups that didn't like how they ruled on a
geographic district, just like legislators. This suggests judges particular issue.We need judges who will protect our constitution
should act like politicians;making geography more important than for all Oregonians,not just a few special interests.
qualifications.Vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 22. Keep an Independent Judiciary to Protect Justice for All.
Don't permanently change the Constitution and forever give Under Constitutional Amendment 22,judges won't represent
up your right to: all Oregonians, only those in their district.We need an indepen-
• Vote for the most qualified candidate no matter where they dent judiciary who will protect justice for all Oregonians, not just
live for a few.
• Vote for 17 judges to the higher courts rather than just three PROTECT JUSTICE FOR ALL!
• Enjoy an independent judiciary, accountable to the entire
State of Oregon VOTE"NO"ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 22
Join us in voting NO on Constitutional Amendment 22. (This information furnished by David Fidanque, American Civil Liberties
Oregon Education Association union of Oregon.)
Tim Nesbitt, President,Oregon AFL-CIO
AFSCME,Council 75
SEIU,Local 503,OPEU
(This information furnished by Mary Botkin,AFSCME Council 75.)
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accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 22 Arguments •
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Planned Parenthood Urges You to Vote"NO"on
This Proposed Amendment Takes Away Voters'Freedom to , Constitutional Amendment 22
Choose Judges
Oregon should elect the most qualified Judges to serve...
• We should always elect the most qualified judges, regardless regardless of what part of the State they are from.
of where they are from.This measure would limit our ability to What is wrong with Constitutional Amendment 22?
elect tfie most qualified judges in the state to serve on our
highest courts. • It would make it more difficult to get the most qualified and
• This proposed Constitutional Amendment 22 takes away voters' experienced judges in the state to serve on our highest
freedom to choose judges.It decreases the number of judges courts,and
voters now vote for,from 17(7 for Supreme Court and 10 for . Right now voters can vote for a total of 17 judges...this
Appeals Court)to 3 total (one for Supreme court and two for measure would reduce the number of judges we vote for to
Appeals Court). only three.
• This proposed Constitutional Amendment 22 is sponsored by If we vote"NO"on Constitutional Amendment 22
Steve Doell, Ted Ferrioli, and Bob Smith. The Oregonian
reported on 7/23/02,"Loren Parks gave more than$258,000 to Voters decide: Appeals Court Judges 10
finance signature-gathering efforts on two proposed initiatives +
dealing with the state judicial system.' We should not let Supreme Court Judges 07
individuals with special interest agendas make these big
changes to the court system and the constitution. =Total Judges 17
• The Amendment turns judges and the law into nothing more If we vote"YES"on Constitutional Amendment 22
than just another form of politics. It changes the checks and
balances established in both the Oregon and Federal Voters decide: Appeals Court Judges 02
Constitutions.Judges should decide cases based on the law, +
not parochial interests.Judges should serve no faction or con- Supreme Court Judges 01
stituency or act on behalf of any particular persons,community, =Total Judges 03
or party.
• The ballot measure increases the cost of our system by requir- (Amendment 22 will take away deciding on 14 judges
ing new offices and staffs all over the state. It will add to the from Oregon voters)
cost of government A►y,Q decrease its efficiency. How will we Please don't let powerful special interest groups take away
pay for the additional courthouses and judicial staffs that will our vote and our voice in electing Oregon's most impor-
have to be added? tant judges.
The Multnomah Bar Association joins with former governors, Constitutional Amendment 22 would create the same system
teachers, Constitutional Law Section of the Oregon State Bar, to elect judges that we use to elect legislators. .that will only
Oregon State Bar Board of Governors,retired judges,law school lead to the same kind of regional in-fighting that has brought
deans and professors, police,and consumer groups in opposing the State Capitol to a grinding halt.
this proposed amendment.
Constitutional Amendment 22 is a bad idea and it is bad for
Multnomah Bar Association Oregon. This Measure needlessly clutters up the Oregon
Oregon Business Association Constitution.
(This information furnished by Robert D.Newell,President,Multnomah Bar Please Join Planned Parenthood In
Association.) Voting NO"on Constitutional Amendment 22...
let's all keep our vote to decide on
Oregon's most important Judges.
(This information furnished by Bill Sheppard, Chair, Planned Parenthood
Advocates of Oregon.)
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• Measure No. 23 F
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General solely by the employer and governed jointly by equal
Election, November 5,2002. representation of both employees and employer, the
employees are exempt from the income tax and the employer
is exempt from the payroll tax. Under these conditions,the
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' employees may not be participants in the Plan.Dependents
BALLOT TITLE of these employees also my not be participants in the Plan,
unless such dependents are also dependents of a person
who is a participant.
(c)Where an employer/employee group is exempted
under(2)(b)of this section,on or before September 30th of
3 each year commencing with 2004 each such group may
Iy. iA choose to become participants in the Plan.After such time
as a respective group chooses to participate in the plan it will
�,t no longer be eligible for exemption.
f h 4r se "W 1 �,s oft x (3)Health benefits provided under the Plan shall include
s.�Ot work8ts t�etaatDort,, ,yern„:' medically necessary health services provided by any
� tgditkT tcttatf, fit take licensed, certified or registered health service provider
without regard to preexisting conditions. Covered services
�h` include,but are not limited to:
���� �' (a) Preventive services, including immunizations, prenatal
t�,f Via of a€itli�c>a i
care,well baby care and physical examinations, except for
physical examinations required to determine eligibility for
10 �{ �t ���tti are private health insurance coverage;
��� s s , (b) Inpatient hospital care, including 24-hour emergency
,rt �s�t i�1 bra aft iof services and emergency transportation services;
ii��trfef�s (c)Outpatient services;
tat�telt ,astai IsY) W6rt (d)Services provided by individual practitioners;
Pq tit et�51'6"that (e)Mental health services,including substance abuse treat-
ment services;
i�rrer� drow�set � z (f) Long term care, Including nursing facility, home health
Po
�e i $} ififritl and community-based long term care services and hospice
�� $0 daft care;
we fft to Geeg (g)Prescription medications;
i lrbaft ei iyt u (h)Dental services;
A To tax � �i (1)Eye care services and related equipment;
bti” �ftOr (j)Diagnostic tests,including interpretative services;
(k) Durable medical equipment, including hearing aids and
other.prosthetic devices;
(1) Medically related transportation and language interpreta-
tion services;
rues mold�� t (m)Treatment of injuries,including injuries arising out of or
F et � to )e��erifprrf' in the course of employment and injuries to participants
7 h is nca inan� ' arising from auto accidents:and
(n) Rehabilitation services,,except vocational rehabilitation
2.
services provided under ORS 344.511 to 344.690.
(4) No participant seeking services shall be discrimi-
nated against by any provider under this plan on the
basis of race,religious creed,color,national status,
TEXT OF MEASURE sex, sexual orientation, age, wealth or any'other
basis prohibited by the civil rights laws of this state.
AN ACT (5) No practitioner under this Plan shall be compelled
to offer any particular service, provided that the
Relating to health services;creating new provisions; amending practitioner does not discriminate among recipients
ORS 249.002, 249,056, 254.005, 316.168, 316.502;and appro- in the provision of services.
priating money. (6) The Board shall establish rules by which the Plan
Whereas the people of the State of Oregon declare that it is shall provide payment for medically necessary
necessary to ensure that all Oregon residents have access to health services provided to participants who are
medically necessary, comprehensive health care as determined traveling outside of Oregon.
by licensed practitioners of their choice through a publicly SECTION 2. Utilization of Plan. (1) Participants may receive
accountable fund;now,therefore, health services under the Oregon Comprehensive Health
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: Care Finance Plan from any health care practitioner of their
SECTION 1. Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance choice who is licensed,certified or registered in this state,
Plan• and serving participants of the plan.
(1)There is established the Oregon Comprehensive Health (2) Each health care practitioner will decide what diagnostic
Care Finance Plan.The Plan shall provide payment for med- and therapeutic procedures are necessary for participants
ically necessary health services provided to participants. under his/her care according to his/her legally defined scope
(2)(a)All residents of the State of Oregon except those of practice.
defined under(2)(b)of this section,are eligible to participate (3) In cooperation with District Advisory committees,
in the Plan.The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance described in Section 5(g)of this 2002 Act,and organizations
Board shall establish by rule eligibility criteria for persons representing practitioners of health services covered by the
working in Oregon and residing elsewhere. Plan,the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board
(b)Where a private employer provides health insur- shall:
ance for employees through a trust fund which is financed (a) Assemble information about the reliability and cost
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effectiveness of modes of treatment offered by providers among the members of the Board.
participating in the Plan;and (8)Until the initial Board begins to function,the Governor
(b) Establish guidelines for utilization of health services shall direct state agencies to prepare for Board activities.
consistent with the budget of the Plan. SECTION 3a.(1)Notwithstanding ORS 292.495,members of
(4)The Board shall monitor utilization of health services by the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board,
practitioners,suppliers and participants and may adopt rules established under section 3 of this 2002 Act, shall receive
necessary to initiate corrective action when patterns of payment for expenses and an annual salary as established
abuse are identified. by the Governor within three months of the enactment of this
(5) All Insurers offering health insurance in this state must Plan.
inform prospective customers in writing of the benefits SECTION 4 Terms of initial elected board members.
available under the Plan. Notwithstanding the term of office specified in Section
SECTION 3. Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance 3 of this 2002 Act, of the members of the Oregon
Board. j Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board Initially elected
(11)The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board from each Congressional District of this state, one shall
Is established as a public corporation and shall exercise and serve for a term ending on the Sunday before the first
carry out all powers,rights and privileges that are expressly Monday in January 2005 and one shall serve for a term end-
conferred upon It,are implied by law or are Incident to such ing on the Sunday before the first Monday in January 2007
powers.The Board shall be a governmental entity performing SECTION 5.Duties of Board.
governmental functions and exercising governmental pow- (1)The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board
ers.The Board shall be an Independent public corporation is responsible for the development and implementation of
with statewide purposes and missions and without territorial the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Plan as a
boundaries. public,nonprofit,single purchasing authority for health ser-
(2)All members of the Board must be electors registered vices by January 1,2005.
to vote In accordance with ORS Chapter 247.The member- (2)The Board shall manage and have oversight of the Plan.
ship of the Board shall consist of: (3)The responsibilities of the Board include,but are not
(a) Five members appointed by the Governor. One must limited to:
be a person with a demonstrated history of health care (a)Determining Plan policies;
consumer advocacy,'and the other four must represent the (b)Establishing a balanced budget for the Plan;
following categories: I (c) Managing the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care
(A)Health service providers; Finance Fund;
(B)Alternative health care providers; (d)Adopting rules for the implementation and operation
(C)Organized labor;and of the Plan;
(D)Employers. (e) Evaluating health services paid for by the Plan in
(b)Two members elected at the general election from each order to promote quality and cost effectiveness;
congressional district in the state. Members elected from (f) Establishing incentives to ensure access to quality
a congressional district must be registered to vote in that health services and emphasis on disease prevention and
district. health promotion;
(3)The term of office for a board member is four years.A (g) Communicating with and soliciting Input from the
member may not serve more that two terms consecutively. public through district advisory committees and other
The term of office for each elected member of the board means, including from individuals and groups with special
begins on the first Monday of January next following the health service needs;
election. (h) Employing an Executive Director and other neces-
(4) If there is a vacancy on the Board for any cause,the sary employees;and
Governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment.A vacancy in (i)Issuing revenue bonds.
the office of an appointed member shall be filled for the (4)The Board,may contact for administrative services.
remainder of the term.In the case of a vacancy in an elected SECTION 6. Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance
office of the Board, the period of service of an appointee Fund.
under this subsection shall commence upon appointment (1) The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance
and shall expire on the Sunday before the first Monday in Fund is established in the State Treasury,separate and dis-
January next following the election at which a member is tinct from the General Fund.Interest earned by the Oregon
elected to fill that office.If the vacancy occurs more than 61 Comprehensive Health Care Finance Fund shall be credited
days prior to the general election,and the term of the vacant to the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Fund.
office expires after the`first Monday in January following the (2) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only for
general election, a member shall be elected to serve the payment of medically necessary benefits for participants,
remainder of the term at the general election next following capital costs for board approved medical facilities and
the appointment.A person appointed to fill a vacancy for an related expenses and for administrative costs of the Oregon
appointed position shall be from the same category as the Comprehensive Health Care Finance Plan.
Board member who is being replaced. (3) After the first three years of operation of the Plan,
(5) Standards and criteria shall be established by the administrative costs of the plan may not exceed five percent
Secretary of State to: (5%)of the amounts collected by the Plan in the immediately
(a)Prevent a person from serving as an elected preceding year. In subsequent years, that amount may not
member of The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care *increase faster than the rate of inflation of the private sector
Finance Board who has a financial interest in any economy as determined by the Oregon Department of
provider, practitioner or supplier doing business Administrative Services.
with the Board under this Plan. (4) The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance
(b)Assure that providers shall not have a financial Board shall establish a reserve account in the State Treasury.
Interest in facilities to which they refer patients for When the amount of revenue available to the Plan in any
tests,procedures,services or supplies. biennium exceeds the total amount expended or obligated
(6)If the Governor is convinced,by proof,of the inability or for that biennium, the excess revenue shall be transferred
misconduct of an appointed member, the Governor shall from the Fund to the reserve account.The board may expend
dismiss the member and make an appointment to fill the moneys in the reserve account for any purpose on the plan.
remainder of that member's term. SECTION 7.Displaced workers retraining.
(7) The Board shall elect a chairperson annually from Notwithstanding Section 6 of this Act,for the first two
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years In which the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care subsection multiplied by the total amount of workers'
Finance Plan operates, the Oregon Comprehensive Health compensation premiums collected by that insurer for the
Care Finance Board may commit an amount up to two previous year.
percent of the first year's total operating budget for the (d)Every self-insured employer as defined by ORS 656.005
retraining of workers displaced by changes in the health shall pay annually into the fund an amount equal to the
services system resulting from implementation of the Plan. percentage established paragraph (b) of this subsection
SECTION 8.Payment to health service providers, multiplied by the amount of workers'compensation premium
(1) A health service provider that accepts payment for the self-insured employer would have paid the previous year
health services from the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care had the employer been an insured employer.The amount of
Finance Plan may not bill participants for those services.The premium that would have been paid by the self-insured
provider must accept as payment in full amounts received employer shall be established by the Director.
from the Plan. (7) Subsequent to the Federal Government granting
(2) The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance waivers to transfer Medicare moneys to the Fund,the Fund
Board shall adopt rules establishing methods of compensa- will pay all Medicare Part B premiums for all persons in
tion for providers. Oregon who are eligible for the Medicare program.
(3) After negotiations with appropriate health service SECTION 10,Definitions.As used in Sections 1 to 10 of this
provider organizations,the Board shall establish compensa- 2002 Act:
tion schedules for health care services covered by the Plan. (1) "Board" means the Oregon Comprehensive Health
(4)The Board shall negotiate contracts and establish Care Finance Board established under Section 3 of this 2002
budgets for payment for services provided to participants by Act.
health service facilities. (2) " Health care practitioner" or "practitioner" means
(5)The Board shall establish schedules for payment of any person certified,licensed or registered to practice one or
prescription drugs,and durable medical equipment required more of the healing arts in Oregon.
by participants. (3) "Health service facility" means a hospital, clinic,
(6) No Oregon licensed, certified or registered health nursing facility and similar institutions licensed, registered
care practitioner shall be discriminated against by the Plan or certified under state law.
in offering services within his/her lawful scope of practice. (4)"Health service provider"means a health care prac-
SECTION 9.Funding, titioner or a health service facility.
(I)The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board (5)"Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Fund"
shall seek all necessary waivers, exemptions and agree- or"Fund"means the dedicated fund established in the State
ments and the Legislative Assembly shall enact legislation Treasury under Section 6 of this 2002 Act.
necessary to provide that all payments for health care ser- (6)"Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Plan"
vices provided to participants from Federal, State, county or "Plan" means the comprehensive health care payment
and local government sources will be paid directly to the system established under Section 1 of this 2002 Act.
Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Fund. The (7) "Participant means a person•eligible for health
Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Plan shall be benefits under Sections 1 to 10 of this 2002 Act
responsible for the payment for services previously paid for (8) "Resident" means a person who has the present
by the moneys paid to the Fund. intent to remain within Oregon for a period of time and
(2) The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Financing manifests the genuineness of that intent by establishing an
Board shall negotiate with government officials including ongoing physical presence within this state together with
administrators of public health agencies regarding funding indicia that the person's presence within this state is
for the provision of public health services. something other than transitory in nature.
(3)The Board shall negotiate with the Federal Government SECTION 11.Miscellaneous,
to allow federal employees and their dependents residing In Section 12 of this 2002 Act is added to and made a part
Oregon to participate in the plan. of ORS Chapter 316.
(4)Until the Federal Government and the Board agree on SECTION 12.Income tax
a plan to allow federal employees and their dependents (1)In addition to and not in lieu of the tax imposed at the
residing in the state to participate in the Plan the federal rates established under ORS 316.037 or 316.042,every per-
government and its employees will be exempt from the plan. son subject to tax under this chapter shall pay an additional
(5) The Board shall recover costs for health services tax to fund the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance
provided under the Plan to a participant that are covered Plan established under section 1 of this 2002 Act.
services under a policy of insurance,health benefit plan or • (2)The tax shall be imposed at progressive rates applied
other collateral source available to the participant under to individual taxpayers taxable income to be determined
which the participant has a right of action for compensation. annually by the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance
Receipt of services under the Plan shall be deemed an Board established under Section 3 of this 2002 Act,within
assignment by the participant of any right to payment for the following limits:
services provided by any other-source. The other source (a)The total amount of taxes imposed under this Section
shall pay to the Fund all amounts for health services it is may not exceed 3.9% of total statewide personal gross
obligated to pay on behalf of the participant.The Board may income;
institute any action necessary to recover such amounts. (b)The maximum tax that may be imposed on any taxpayer
(6)(a)The Board shall establish rules for the payment of all may not exceed 8%of taxable income;
health services costs in compensable workers'compensa- (c)Persons with income that is equal to or less than 150%
tion claims in Oregon. Payment for these health services of the federal poverty level are not subject to tax under this
costs shall be made in same manner as all other services section.
provided under the Plan. (d)The maximum tax that any taxpayer will pay under this
(b)Biennially the Board and the Director of the Department "plan will not exceed$25,000.
of Consumer and Business Services shall jointly establish (3)The Board shall determine the rates and associated
the percentage that workers'compensation expenses for income brackets for the tax imposed under this Section at
health services is of the total expenditures for workers' least six(6)months prior to the start of the calendar year for
compensation costs in the state., which those rates and income.brackets apply.The rates and
(c) Every insurer providing workers'compensation insur- income brackets apply to all tax years beginning in that
ance in this state shall pay into the fund an amount equal calendar year.
to the percentage established in paragraph (b) of this (4)The tax imposed under this Section shall be due and
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payable at the time and in the manner in which other taxes Health Care Finance Fund established in Section 6 of this
Imposed under this Chapter are due and payable.The tax 2002 Act.
shall be reported on such forms as may be prescribed by the (c)The balance remaining after deduction of the amount
Department of Revenue. described in paragraph(b)of this subsection shall be held in
(5)The tax shall be collected and administered by the the General Fund as miscellaneous receipts available generally
Department of Revenue in the same manner in which other to meet any expense or obligation of the State of Oregon lawfully
personal income taxes are collected and administered under incurred.
this chapter. (2) A working balance of unreceipted revenue from the tax
SECTION%13.Applicable date, imposed by this Chapter may be retained for the payment of
Section 12 of this 2002 Act applies to tax years begin- refunds, but such working balance shall not at the close of any
ning on or after January 1,2005. fiscal year exceed the sum of$1 million dollars.
SECTION 14.Credit for Existing Health Insurance. (3)Moneys are continuously appropriated to the Department of
(1) A taxpayer may claim a credit against the taxes Revenue to make the refunds authorized under subsection(2)of
otherwise due under Section 12 of this 2002 Act for the this section.
amount of health insurance premiums paid during the tax SECTION 17.Miscellaneous.
year pursuant to a contract with a health insurance provider Sections 18 to 22 of this 2002 Act are added to and made
that was entered into prior to November 6,2002. a part of ORS Chapter 314.
(2) A taxpayer may claim a credit against the taxes SECTION 18.Payroll tax definitions.
otherwise.due under Section 12 of this 2002 Act for the -As used in Sections 18 to 22,of this 2002 Act,unless the
amount of money contributed by the taxpayer as an context requires otherwise:
employee to an employer-sponsored health plan,pursuant (1) `Board" means the Oregon Comprehensive Health
to a contract entered into by the employer of the taxpayer Care Finance Board established under Section 3 of this 2002
with a health insurance provider prior to November 6,2002. Act.
(3)(a) A taxpayer may claim a credit against the taxes (2)"Employer"means:
otherwise due under Section 12 of this 2002 Act,if: (a)A person who is In such relation to another person that
(A)The taxpayer is a retired person receiving retirement the person may control the work of that other person and
benefits from a former employer of the taxpayer, or a suc- direct the manner in which the work Is to be done;
cessor of the employer;and (b) An officer or employee of a corporation,including an
(B) All or a portion of the retirement benefits consist of organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3)of
health care benefits arising from a contract of health insur- the Internal Revenue Code,or a member or employee of a
ance entered into between the employer,or successor,and a partnership who, as such officer, employee or member is
health insurance provider;and under a duty to perform the acts required of employers by
(C)The contract was entered Into prior to November 6, ORS 316.162 to 316.212;or
2002. (c)The State of Oregon or any political subdivision in this
(3)(b)The amount of the credit under this subsection State.
shall equal the amount of health insurance premiums paid by (3)"Individual"means any natural person. r
the employer,or successor,on behalf of the taxpayer during (4)"Wages"includes:
the tax year. (a) Remuneration for services performed by an employee
(4).As used in this section: for the employer,including the cash value of all remuneration
(a) "Contract"does not Include a renewal of an existing paid In any medium other than cash;and
contract,if the renewal occurs on or after November 6,2002. (b)Any amount Included in the definition of"wages"under
(b) Subsection (4)(a) of this Section notwithstanding, a Section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code, as defined In
retired person's tax credit for premiums paid by a former ORS 316.012, by reason of the provisions of Section
employer,as provided under Section 14,subsection 3,shall 3121(a)(5)(C), 3121(a)(5)(D), 3121(a)(5)(E), 3121(a)(5)(H),
not expire upon renewal or change of a health Insurance 3121(v)(1)(A), 3121(v)(1)(B) or 3121(v)(3)(A) of the Internal
contract, but shall continue as long as the employer or Revenue Code,or any amount deferred under a nonquall ied
successor makes payments or health care benefits on behalf deferred compensation plan.
of the retired person. (5)Wages which are exempt from taxation under this
(c) "Health Insurance" means health care benefits pro- 2002 Act are:
vided pursuant to the provisions of ORS 750.003 to 750.065 (a) For services preformed in the employ of the United
and 750.301 to 750.341 and ORS Chapter 743. States of America.
SECTION 15 Effect of employer undertaking to pay (b) For domestic service in a private home if the total
employee tax. amount paid to such employee Is less than$1,000 per year.
(1)An employer may undertake to pay all or a portion of (c) For casual labor not in the course of the employer's
the tax imposed under Section 12 of this 2002 Act on the trade or business.
wages and salary of an employee. (d)For services performed wholly outside of this state.
(2)The tax imposed under Section 12 of this 2002 Act shall (e)To individuals employed in labor at sea who also are
remain a liability of the employee until paid,unless payment exempt from garnishment, attachment or execution under
of the tax is an enforceable contract obligation of the title 46,United States Code.
employer, in which case payment of the tax is a joint and (f) To individuals temporarily employed as emergency
several liability of the employer and the employee. firefighters
(3) If an'employer makes a payment of the tax imposed (g)If the remuneration is not subject to withholding under
under Section 12 of this 2002 Act,the payment is not Includ- ORS chapter 316
able in Oregon taxable income. (h) To employees' trusts exempt from taxation under
SECTION 16 Distribution of income tax revenues. section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
ORS 316.502 is amended to read: (1) Net earnings ffom self-employment as defined in
316.502(1)(a)The net revenue from the tax imposed by this Internal Revenue Code 1402a.
Chapter and ORS Chapter 314,after deducting refunds,shall be (j)For the first$50,000 In wages paid to the principals of
paid over to the State Treasurer[and], S Corporations.
(b)That portion of the tax imposed by this chapter that SECTION 19.Employer payroll tax on wages.
is attributable to Oregon Comprehensive Health Care (1)In addition to and not in lieu of any other tax to which
Finance Plan taxes imposed under Section 12 or 19 of this an employer may be,subject, each employer shall pay an
2002 Act shall be deposited In the Oregon Comprehensive additional tax to fund the Oregon Comprehensive Health
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Care Finance Plan established under section 1 of this 2002 assessment report upon a form prescribed by the department.
Act. (2)The report shall be filed with the Department of Revenue
(2)The tax shall be imposed at a progressive rate,based on or before the last day of the month following the quarter to
on the total wages paid by the employer,to be determined which the report relates and shall be deemed received on the
annually by the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance date of mailing,as provided in ORS 305.820.
Board established under Section 3 of this 2002 Act,within (a)The report shall be accompanied by payment of any tax or
the following limits: assessment due and a combined tax and assessment payment
(a)The minimum rate of tax imposed on wages shall be coupon prescribed by the department. The employer shall
3%; indicate on the coupon the amount of the total payment-and the
(b)The maximum rate of tax imposed on wages 11.5%;and portions of the payment to be paid to each of the tax or assess-
(c)The total amount of taxes imposed under this Section ment programs.
may not exceed 9.5%of total statewide wages. (b)The Department of Revenue shall credit the payment to the
(3)The Board shall determine the rates and associated tax or assessment programs in the amounts indicated by the
wage brackets for the tax imposed under this Section at least employer on the coupon and shall promptly remit the payments to
six months prior to the start of the calendar year for which the appropriate taxing or assessing body.,
those rates and wage brackets apply.The rates and wage (c)If the employer fails to allocate the payment on the coupon,
brackets shall apply to all tax reporting periods beginning in the Department shall allocate the payment to the proper tax
that calendar year. or assessment programs on the basis of the percentage the
(4) An employer may not reduce the wages of an payment bears to the total amount due.
employee to pay all or any portion of a tax imposed under (d)The Department of Revenue shall distribute copies of the
this Section. combined quarterly tax and assessment report and the
(5)Taxes imposed under this Section shall be paid and necessary tax or assessment payment information to each of the
reported as provided in ORS 316.168. agencies charged with the administration of a tax or assessment
(6)The Department of Revenue shall administer taxes covered by the report.
Imposed under this section.. (e)The Department of Revenue,the Employment Department
(7)Unless the context requires otherwise,the provisions and the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall
of this chapter and ORS chapters 305 and 316 as to the audit develop a system of account numbers and assign to each
and examination of returns, determination of deficiencies, employer a single account number representing all of the tax and
assessments, claims for refunds, penalties, interest, jeop- assessment programs included in the combined quarterly tax and
ardy assessments,warrants,conferences and appeals to the assessment report:'
Oregon Tax Court, and procedures relating thereto, shall SECTION 25.Applicable date.
apply to Sections 18 to 22 of this 2002 Act the same as if the The amendments to ORS 316.168 by Section 24 of this
tax were a tax imposed upon or measured by net income. 2002 Act apply to tax reporting periods beginning on or after
SECTION 20 TernRorary payroll tax rate for start-up costs of January 1,2003.
the Oregon ComRrehensive Health r Finance Plan. SECTION 26,Special election.
Notwithstanding Section 19(2)of this 2002 Act,for tax report- (1) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS Chapter 248
ing periods beginning on or after January 1,2003,and before or this 2002 Act,candidates for the first elected members of
January 1, 2005, the tax imposed under Section 19 of this the Oregon Comprehensive 146alth Care Finance Board
2002 Act shall be computed at a rate of one percent(1%)of established under Section 3 of this 2002 Act shall be elected
wages. at a special election to be held throughout this state on
SECTION 21 Wages subject to tax only once May 20, 2003. Notwithstanding ORS 249.088, in each
Any amount that is once taken into account as wages under Congressional District, the two candidates receiving the
Sections 18 to 22 of this 2002 Act may not afterwards be votes of a majority of the voters shall be elected.In the event
treated as wages for purposes of the tax imposed under that two candidates do not receive the vote of a majority of
Section 19 of this 2002 Act. the voters,a runoff election will be held.If one position has
SECTION 22.Credit for existing health insurance. been filled,the runoff will be between the two candidates,not
(1)An employer may claim a credit against taxes other- elected, who received the greatest number of votes. If no
wise due under Section 19 of this 2002 Act for the amount of candidate receives the vote of a majority of the voters,then
health insurance premiums paid during the tax year pursuant the runoff will be held between the four candidates having
to a contract with a health insurance provider that was the greatest number of votes.In subsequent elections,Board
entered into prior to November 6,2002. members must be elected by a majority of the voters in their
(2)As used in this Section: respective congressional districts.
(a) "Contract"does not include a renewal of an existing (2)The Secretary of State shall adopt rules establishing
contract,if the renewal occurs on or after November 6,2002. procedures for conducting the election of the first elected
(b)"Health Insurance"means benefits provided pursuant Board members referred to in Subsection(1)of this Section.
to the provisions of ORS 750.003,750.005,750.025,750.045, The rules shall specify deadlines for filing of a nominating
and'750.301 to 750.341 and ORS Chapter 743. petition or declaration of candidacy,deadlines for withdrawal
SECTION 23.Applicable dates. of candidacy and any other provisions as may be necessary
(1)Sections 18 to 22 of this 2002 Act apply to tax report- to implement this 2002 Act or conduct the election referred
ing periods beginning on or after January 1,2003. to in Subsection(1)of this Section.
(2) Section 22 of this 2002 Act applies to tax years (3) Notwithstanding ORS 254.465(2), the election of
beginning on or after January 1,2005. members of the Board established under Section 3 of this
SECTION 24 Employer required to file combined quarterly 2002 Act shall be conducted by mail in all counties as pro-
tax Report. vided under ORS 254.470.
ORS 316.168 is amended to read: (4)The Secretary of State shall prepare and deliver to
"316.168. (1) Except as otherwise'provided by law, every each county clerk by the most expeditious means practica-
employer subject to the provisions of ORS 316.162 to 316.212[,] ble a statement of the state offices to be filled and infor-
and 656.506 and ORS Chapter 657, [or] and every employer mation concerning all candidates for the positions. The
subject to a payroll-based tax imposed by a mass transit district Secretary of State shall keep a copy of the statement.
and administered by the Department of Revenue under ORS (5)Notwithstanding any provision of ORS Chapter 251:
305.620 or the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance (a) The Secretary of State shall cause to be printed in
Plan payroll tax imposed under Sections 18 to 22 of this a voters' pamphlet prepared for the election described in
2002 Act, shall make and file a combined quarterly tax and subsection (1) of this section any portrait and statement
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described in ORS 251.065,251.075,251.085 and 251.087 and (c)County office,district attorney or circuit court judge,$50.
filed by a candidate for election to the Board referred to in (d) State Senator or Representative or councilor of a metro-
Subsection (1) of this Section.The portrait and statement politan service district under ORS Chapter 268,$25
filed by a candidate under this Subsection shall comply with (2)No filing fee shall be required of persons filing a declara-
ORS 251.065,251.075,251.085,251.087 and 251.095,except tion of candidacy for precinct committee person or justice of the
that the Secretary of State by rule shall set deadlines for peace:'
filing portraits and statements. SECTION 29.ORS 254.005 is amended to read:
(b) Not later than the 10th day before the election, the 254.005.As used in this chapter:
Secretary of State shall cause the voters' pamphlet to be (1)"Ballot"means any material on which votes may be cast
mailed to each post office mailing address in Oregon and for candidates or measures. In the case of a recall election,
may use any additional means of distribution necessary to "ballot includes material posted in a voting compartment or
make the pamphlet available to electors. delivered to an elector by mail.
(c) In preparing the'voters'pamphlet required under this (2)"Ballot label"means the material containing the names of
section,the Secretary of State is not required to comply with candidates or the measurers to be voted on.
ORS 279.011, 279.015 and 279.063 relating to competitive (3)"Chief elections officer"means the:
bidding. (a) Secretary of State, regarding a candidate for a state office
SECTION 26a Aporoprjation for special election. or an office to be voted on in the state at large or in a congres-
(1)In addition to and not in lieu of any other appropria- sional district,or a measure to be voted on in the state at large.
tions or moneys made available by law or from other (b)County clerk,regarding a candidate for a county office,or a
sources,there is appropriated out of the General Fund to the measure to be voted on in a county only.
Secretary of State,for the biennium ending June 30,2003,the (c) City clerk, auditor or recorder, regarding a candidate for a
sum of$1,000,000 for the payment of direct expenses of this city office,or a measure to be voted on in a city only.
state Incurred in conducting a special election held through- (4) "County clerk" means the county clerk or the county
out this state on May 20,2003. official in charge of elections.
(2)Any part of the appropriation under this Section that (5) "Elector" means an individual qualified to vote under
is unexpended and unobligated on June 30,2003,shall revert Section 2,Article 11,Oregon Constitution.
to the General Fund. (6) "Major political party" means a political party that has
SECTION 27,ORS 249.002 is amended to read: qualified as a major political party under ORS 248.006.
"249.002.As used in this Chapter: (7)"Measure"includes any of the following submitted to the
(1)"Candidate"means an individual whose name is printed people for their approval or rejection at an election:
or is expected to be printed on the official ballot. (a) A proposed law.
(2) "County clerk" means the county clerk or the county (b) An Act or part of an Act of the Legislative Assembly.
official in charge of elections. (c) A revision of or amendment to the Oregon
(3) "Elector" means an individual qualified to vote under Constitution.
Section 2,Article II,Oregon Constitution. (d) Local,special or municipal legislation.
(4)"Judge"means the judge of the Supreme Court,Court of (e) A proposition or question.
Appeals,Circuit Court or the Oregon Tax Court. (8) "Minor political party" means a political party that has
(5)"Member"means an individual who is registered as being qualified as a minor political party under ORS 248.008.
affiliated with the political party. (9) "Nonpartisan office" means the office of judge of the
(6) "Minor political party" means a political party that has Supreme Court,Court of Appeals,circuit court or the Oregon Tax
qualified as a minor political party under ORS 248.008. Court,Superintendent of Public Instruction,Commissioner of the
(7) "Nonpartisan office" means the office of judge, Bureau of Labor and Industries, member of the Oregon
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of the Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board,any elected office
Bureau of Labor and Industries, member of the Oregon of a metropolitan service district under ORS Chapter 268,justice
Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board,any elected office of the peace, county clerk, county assessor, county surveyor,
of a metropolitan service district under ORS Chapter 268,justice county treasurer,sheriff,district attorney or any office designated
of the peace, county clerk, county assessor, county surveyor, nonpartisan by a home rule charter.
county treasurer,sheriff,district attorney or any office designated (10) "Prospective petition:" means the information, except
nonpartisan by a home rule charter. signatures and other identification of petition signers, required to
(8) "Prospective petition" means the information, except be contained in a completed petition.
signatures and other identification of petition signers, required to (11)"Regular district election"means the election held each
be contained in a completed petition. year for the purpose of electing members of a district board as
(9) "Public office"means any national, state, county, city or defined in ORS 255.005(2).
district office or position,except a political party office,filled by the (12)"Voting machine"means:
electors. (a)Any device which will record every vote cast on candidates
(10)"State office"means Governor,Secretary of State,State and measurers and which will either internally or externally total
Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of the Bureau of all votes cast on that device.
Labor and Industries, Superintendent of Public Instruction, (b)Any device into which a ballot may be inserted and which is
member of the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance so designed and constructed that the vote for any candidate or
Board, judge, state Senator, state Representative or district measure may be indicated by punching or marking the ballot.
attorney. (13) "Vote tally system" means one or more pieces of
SECTION 28.ORS 249.056 is amended to read: equipment necessary to examine and tally automatically the
"249.056. (1) At the time of filing a declaration of candidacy, a marked or punched ballots:'
candidate for the following offices shall pay to the officer with SECTION 30.ORS 260.005 is amended to read:
whom the declaration is filed the following fee: 260.005.As used in this chapter:
(a)United States Senator,$150. (1)(a)"Candidate"means:
(b) Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney (A) An individual whose name is printed on a ballot, for
General, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, whom a declaration of candidacy, nominating petition or certifi-
Superintendent of Public Instruction, member of the Oregon cate of nomination to public office has been filed or whose name"
Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board,Representative in is expected to be or has been presented, with the individual's
Congress, judge of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals or consent,for nomination or election to public office;
Oregon Tax Court,or executive officer or auditor of a metropolitan (B)An individual who has solicited or received and accepted
service district,$100. a contribution, made an expenditure, or given consent to an
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individual, organization, political party or political committee to any measure at an irrigation district formation election where the
solicit or receive and accept a contribution or make an expenditure proposed district is situated wholly in one county;
on the individual's behalf to secure nomination or election to any (B) The county clerk of the county in which the office of
public office at any time,whether or not the office for which the the secretary of the proposed irrigation district will be located,
individual will seek nomination or election is known when the regarding any candidate for office or any measure at an irrigation
solicitation is made,the contribution is received and retained or district formation election where the proposed district is situated
the expenditure is made, and whether or not the name of the in more than one county;or
individual is printed on a ballot;or (C) The secretary of the irrigation district for any election
(C)A public office holder against whom a recall petition has other than an irrigation district formation election.
been completed and filed. (8) "Independent expenditure" means an expenditure by a
(b) For purposes of this section and ORS 260.035 to person for a communication expressly advocating the election
260.156,"candidate"does not include a candidate for the office of or defeat of a clearly identified candidate that is not made with
precinct committeeperson. the cooperation or with the prior consent of, or in consultation
(2)"Committee director"means any person who directly and with, or at the request or suggestion.of, a candidate or any
substantially participates in decision-making on behalf of a agent or authorized committee of the candidate.As used in this
political committee concerning the solicitation or expenditure of subsection:
funds and the support of or opposition to candidates or measures. (a)"Agent"means any person who has:
The officers of a political party shall be considered the directors (A)Actual oral or written authority,either express or implied,
of any political party committee of that party, unless otherwise to make or to authorize the making of expenditures on behalf of a
provided in the party's bylaws. candidate;or
(3)(a) Except as provided in ORS 260.007, "contribute" or (B)Been placed in a position within the campaign organiza-
"contribution"includes: tion where it would reasonably appear that in the ordinary
(A) The payment, loan, gift, forgiving of indebtedness, or course of campaign-related activities the person may authorize
furnishing without equivalent compensation or consideration, of expenditures.
money, services other than personal services for which no (b)"Clearly identified"means:
compensation is asked or given,supplies,equipment or any other (A)The name of the candidate involved appears;
thing of value: (B)A photograph or drawing of the candidate appears;or
(i)For the purpose of influencing an election for public office (C)The identity of the candidate is apparent by unambigu-
or an 8lection on a measure, or of reducing the debt of a candi- ous reference.
date for nomination or election to public office or the debt of a (c) "Expressly advocating"means any communication con-
political committee;or taining a message advocating election or defeat,including but not
(ii) To or on behalf of a candidate, political committee or limited to the name of the candidate,or expressions such as"vote
measure;and ' for;"'elect;'"support,""cast your ballot for,""vote against,""defeat"
(B) Any unfulfilled pledge, subscription,,agreement or or"reject.'
promise, whether or not legally enforceable, to make a (d)"Made with the cooperation or with the prior consent of,
contribution. or in consultation with,or at the request or suggestion of,a can-
(b) Regarding a contribution made for compensation or didate or any agent or authorized committee of the candidate":
consideration of less than equivalent value,only the excess value (A) Means any arrangement, coordination or direction by
of it shall be considered a contribution. the candidate or the candidate's agent prior to the publication,
(4) "County clerk" means the county clerk or the county distribution , display or broadcast of the communication. An
official in charge of elections. expenditure shall be presumed to be so made when it is:
(5) "Elector" means an individual qualified to vote under (i) Based on information about the candidate's plans, pro-
section 2,Article II of the Oregon Constitution. jects or needs provided to the expending person by the candidate
(6)Except as provided in ORS 260.007,"expend"or"expen- or by the candidate's agent,with a view towards having an expen-
diture"includes the payment or furnishing of money or anything of diture made;or
value or the incurring or repayment of indebtedness or obligation (ii) Made by or through any person who is or has been
by or on behalf of a candidate, political committee or person in authorized to raise or expend funds,who is or has been an offi-
consideration for any services,supplies,equipment or other thing cer of a political committee authorized by the candidate or who is
of value performed or furnished for any reason,including support or has been receiving any form of compensation or reimburse-
of or opposition to a candidate,political committee or measure,or ment from the candidate, the candidate's principal campaign
for reducing the debt of a candidate for nomination or election to committee or agent;and
public office."Expenditure"also includes contributions made by (B)Does not include providing to the expending person upon
a candidate or political committee to or on behalf of any other request a copy of this chapter or any rules adopted by the
candidate or political committee. Secretary of State relating to independent expenditures
(7)"Filing officer"means; (9)"Initiative petition"means a petition to initiate a measure
(a)The Secretary of State, regarding a candidate, for any for which a prospective petition has been filed but that is not yet
state office or any office to be voted for In the state at large or in a measure.
a congressional district or regarding a measure to be voted on in (10) "Judge"means judge of the Supreme Court, Court of
the state at large. Appeals,circuit court or the Oregon Tax Court.
(b)The county clerk, regarding a candidate for any county (11) "Mass mailing" means more than 200 substantially
office or any district or Precinct office within the county, or similar pieces of mail,but does not include a form letter or other
regarding a measure to be voted for in one county or in a district mail that is sent in response to an unsolicited request, letter or
situated wholly within one county. other inquiry.
(c)The chief city elections officer, regarding a candidate for (12)"Measure includes any of the following submitted to the
any city office,or a measure to Be voted for in a city only. people for their approval or rejection at an election:
(d)The county clerk of the county in which the office of the (a)A proposed law.
chief administrative officer or administrative board is located (b)An Act or part of an Act of the Legislative Assembly.
regarding a candidate for office for any district or regarding a (c) A revision of or an amendment to the Oregon
measure to be voted on in a district,when the district is situated Constitution
in more than one county. (d)Local,special or municipal legislation.
(e) In the case of an irrigation district formed under ORS (e)A proposition or question.
chapter 545: (13) "Occupation" means the nature of an individual's
(A)The county clerk, regarding any candidate for office or principal business or, if the individual is employed by another
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person, the nature of the individual's principal business.or the EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
business name and address of the employer.
(14)"Person"means an individual,corporation,limited liabil-
ity company, labor organization, association, firm, partnership, Ballot Measure 23 creates the Oregon Comprehensive Health
joint stock company, club, organization or other combination of Care Finance Plan to pay for medically necessary health services
individuals having collective capacity. for all Oregon residents,as well as establishing by rule eligibility
(15)(a)"Political committee"means a combination of two or criteria for persons working in Oregon but residing elsewhere,
more individuals,or a person other than an individual,that has: effective January 1, 2005.The Plan is funded by new individual
(A) Received a contribution for the purpose of supporting or progressive income and payroll taxes and transfers to the fund of
opposing a candidate,measure or political party;or all federal, state and local governmental health payments.The
(B) Made an expenditure for the purpose of supporting or measure further authorizes issuance of new revenue bonds if the
opposing a candidate,measure or political party. above taxes are insufficient to fund the Plan. The Plan replaces
(b) For purposes of paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, an Medicare,Medicaid,and the medical coverage portion of workers
expenditure shall not include:
compensation and automobile insurance.
(A)A contribution to a candidate or political committee that The measure establishes the Oregon Comprehensive Health
is required to report the contribution on a statement filed under Care Finance Board as a public,nonprofit corporation to develop
ORS 260.058,260.063,260.068,260.073 or 260.102 or a certifi- and manage the Plan.The Board has authority to establish the
cate filed under ORS 260.112;or tax rates and associated income tax brackets.The new tax will not
(B) An independent expenditure for which a statement is exceed 3.9%of the total statewide personal gross income and 8%
required to be filed by a person under ORS 260.044(1). of an individual's taxable income. Individuals with income that is
(16)"Public office"means any national,state,county,district, equal to or less than 150%of the federal poverty guidelines are
city office or position,except a political party office,that is filled by exempt from this additional tax.The maximum additional tax that
the electors. any taxpayer will pay under this Plan will not exceed$25,000.The
(17)Recall petition"means a petition to recall a public officer measure imposes a new payroll tax on employers, with a
for which a prospective petition has been filed but that is not yet minimum rate of 3%and a maximum rate of 11.5%imposed on
a measure. wages, not to exceed 9.5% of total statewide wages.The mea-
(18) "Referendum petition" means a petition to refer a sure also imposes a temporary 1%payroll tax for tax reporting
measure for which a prospective petition has been filed but that periods beginning on or after January 1, 2003, and before
is not yet a measure. January 1, 2005.The additional taxes will be deposited in the
(19) "Slate mailer"means a mass mailing that supports or Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Fund.Administrative
opposes a total of three or more candidates or measures. costs are not limited for the first three years, thereafter capped
(20)(a) "Slate mailer organization" means, except as pro- at 5%.
vided in paragraph(b)of this subsection,any person who directly
or indirectly: Covered services include:prescription medications,dental and
(A)Is involved in the production of one or more slate mailers eye services, preventive services, inpatient and outpatient
and exercises control over the selection of the candidates and services, treatment for work and auto accident injuries, mental
measures to be supported or opposed in the slate mailers;and health, long term care services. No exclusion for pre-existing
(B) Receives or is promised payment for producing one or conditions.The provider must accept as payment in full amounts
more slate mailers or for endorsing or opposing,or refraining from received from the Plan. Participants can choose. any state-
endorsing or opposing, a candidate or measure in one or more licensed practitioner.
slate mailers. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Governor
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) ofthis subsection,"slate and two members elected from each congressional district.The
mailer organization"does not include: measure directs that a special election be held to elect Board
(A)A political committee organized by a political party;or members. Members of the Board receive an annual salary and
(B)A political committee organized by the caucus or either compensation for expenses.
Senate or the House of Representatives of the Legislative
Assembly. The Board responsibilities include but are not limited 'to
(21)"State office"means the office of Governor,Secretary of establishing compensation schedules for health care services
State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of the and prescription drugs covered by the Plan,negotiating contracts
Bureau of Labor and Industries, Superintendent of Public and adopting rules for the implementation and operation of the
Instruction, member of the Oregon Comprehensive Health Plan.
Care Finance Board,state Senator,state Representative,judge The measure allows tax credits for health insurance premiums
' or district attorney. paid pursuant to a health insurance contract entered into before
SECTION 31.Severa biliri November 6,2002.
" If any portion (sentence, paragraph, or section ) of this
initiative is held to be invalid,that invalidity shall not affect The measure directs the Board and the Legislative Assembly
other portions of this initiative that can be given effect with- to take actions necessary to ensure that all payments for health
out the invalid portion,and to this end the portions of this care services provided to participants from all government
Initiative are savable. Any invalid portion shall be severed resources be paid directly to the Fund.
from the remainder of the initiative to preserve the remaining The measure directs the Board to recover costs of the health
portions:'
SECTION 32. Section ca tiffs• The section captions and services provided if the services are covered by an insurance
leadlines used in this 2002 Act are provided only for the policy,health benefit plan or other source.
convenience of the reader and do not become part of the Committee Members: Appointed By:
statutory law of this state or express any intent of the people
in the enactment of this 2002 Act Betty Johnson Chief Petitioners
Max Wilkins Chief Petitioners
NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and Mike Becker Secretary of State
italic]type indicates deletions or comments. Kevin Earls Secretary of State
Fred Bachofner Members of the Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Dear Voter, URGING AYES VOTE ON MEASURE 23
Before you lies the most important decision you will ever make in I'm a•retired social worker and long time advocate for compre-
an Oregon election. hensive universal health care. I have been a community activist
In your hands are arguments for and against Measure 23. Each working for health care and many other social programs
has its own motivation behind it. Measure 23 is based on the supporting disenfranchised members of our society.
knowledge that the health care system in Oregon is not working I am making a special appeal to my many friends,especially the
effectively.Over 423,000 Oregonians, including 70,000 children, elderly,to vote in support of this vitally important issue.
are uninsured,most from working families.Even more of us have The January issue of Dollars and Sense noted that the United
inadequate coverage. And the situation is getting worse every
day. States rated first in per capita expenditure on health care and
37th among industrialized nations on services. The most
Take a minute to think about your health care. Is your HMO revealing reason for this imbalance,(between cost and outcome),
looking out for your needs rather than its own bottom line?Would is primarily the exorbitant administrative costs which is the
you be able to afford health care if you lost your job? Can you dominant factor in our privatized health care system.
afford to pay skyrocketing insurance premiums? Are you stuck
working at a job just to keep your health benefits? Here are a few examples:
The goal of Measure 23 is to provide care,not to turn a profit.You An audit by Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch of the Allina
and the doctor you choose—not your insurance company—will HMO revealed that services to Medicare beneficiaries provided
make decisions about your care.This health care system will be by Allina were overcharged by one billion dollars a year between
a blanket of security wide enough to cover every Oregonian for 1994– 1996. Additional examples of these exorbitant adminis-
life.Measure 23 makes health care work for you in a system with trative costs are as follows:
everybody in and nobody out. • More than 1,000 trips for executives to California and Florida
Doctors across Oregon are asking that you consider both sides of during 1998–2000.
this issue. Think about the motives of the insurance and drug - An $18,000 expense for one executive for Minnesota
companies that are opposing this measure.Then think about the Timberwolves NBA season tickets.
motives of the thousands of doctors and volunteers who have - $1,500 for one meal for executives at a restaurant over-
worked to put this measure in front of you.You have undoubtedly looking the Pebble Beach Golf Club.
heard negative comments about this measure,and will read more By way of comparison, administrative costs of the two giant
in the coming pages. When you see them, think about who is Federal agencies – Medicare and Social Security – are
endorsing and opposing this measure—who do you trust? approximately 2%.
If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact us at An additional issue is the fact that many uninsured and under-
541-870-1354. insured Oregon residents are forced to get their medical treatment
Thank you. through the over use of Emergency rooms at hospitals,causing
great strain on these services to the point of numerous cases of
(This information furnished by Britt McEachern, Health Care for All emergency patients being turned away.
Oregon.) We feel confident that by eliminating excessive waste in
administrative costs and other built-in savings, the passage of
this initiative will allow access to comprehensive health care to
all Oregonians.
P.S.Measure 23 will cap administrative costs at 5%.
(This information furnished by William Gordon.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
WARNING TO OREGON CONSUMERS: The Eastside Democratic Club of Portland supports Ballot
THE PRECEDING"EXPLANATORY STATEMENT" Measure#23"Health Care for All-Oregon.'
COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH Yes,there will be small,progressive,income and payroll taxes but
By law,this"EXPLANATORY STATEMENT"should have been an this will be overshadowed by the savings on health care.That
"impartial,,simple and understandable statement explaining the saving on your Health Care and Drug costs will be much more
measure".(ORS 251.345) In fact,it flunks all three tests!Why? than you pay on the tax!
The Explanatory Committee's majority were all high-paid Why?Because there will be major savings that will greatly reduce
employees of Oregon's so-called"health industry". Each had his the cost of Health Care,outweighing the taxes you will pay.
employer's special interests in mind,not yours!
Mike Becker, registered lobbyist, Vice President for Cathy O'Brien, who has had fifteen years of Human Resources
Public Policy&Community.Affairs, Vice President for Management experience, including dealing with the problems of
Public Policy of Oregon increased employee health care costs, says that the largest
expense in Health Care is the care of the uninsured who can't
Kevin Earls, registered lobbyist, Vice President for afford Doctor visits.They only show up at a hospital when they
Finance, Oregon Association of Hospitals & Health have an emergency condition that causes a great deal of money
Systems to be spent on them by the provider.The providers recoups this
Fred Bachofner, until recently Chief Executive Officer, money by charging others who can pay for the health care.This
National Kidney Foundation-Oregon: increases the cost for the persons that can pay and who have
health care. The vast majority of the taxpayers, who are now
The two consumers members who tried to speak for you -- Max paying far more than they will be with the proposed tax.Because
Wilkins,retired David Douglas High School counsellor,and Betty they will have no co-pays or large monthly premium costs,
Johnson, retired Director of Senior Services for Linn, Benton & especially for those with families,therefore the bottom line is that
Lincoln counties--were simply outgunned and outmaneuvered. they will be paying less for health care.
Five important items should have been included in this so-called You will be able to pick your Doctor and manage your own
"impartial,simple and understandable statement"but were voted treatment.
down. The United States is the only First World Country that does not
#1. The Federal government and Federal employees are exempt have Universal Health Care!
from the Plan until an agreement is reached with the Plan Board. Let's make Oregon one of the first States to have it!
#2. There are no co-pays, deductibles, or premiums under this Sy Kornbrodt,Chair
Plan. The Eastside Democratic Club of Portland
#3. The dedicated,progressive personal income tax imposed (This information furnished by Sy Kornbrodt, Chair, Eastside Democratic
to help fund the Plan would :tax between 0% and 8% of an Club of Portland.)
individual's taxable income.
Note:The Committee merely mentions"8%".
#4. The following services were omitted from the statement:
services by traditional and alternative practitioners,
diagnostic tests including interpretative services,
durable medical equipment including hearing aids,
medically-related transportation.
#5. The Governor appoints one Board member from each of the
following five groups:health care consumer advocates,traditional
practitioners, alternative practitioners, organized labor, and
employers.
Trust to your own good instincts. If you're a chicken, don't vote
with the foxes!
Walter F.Brown
Commander JAG Corps, U.S.N.(1944-70)
General Counsel,Oregon Consumer League
Volunteer attorney,Consumer Justice Alliance
Associate Professor,Northwestern School of Law
(1970-80)teaching Consumer Law&Legislation
(This information furnished by Walter F.Brown.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Portland Women's International League for Peace & Freedom SMALL BUSINESS
endorses Health Care for AIL•Oregon. YES ON 23
Recent headlines tell the story: "Insurance Costs Engulfing Most business people want their employees to have health
Workers"--"2,000 Lose Health Plans in Dispute at Wah Chang"-- care benefits.Historically 85%of large business and 56%of small
"Experts Forecast Continuing Crisis in Health Care Costs.' business have contributed to their employees'health care insur-
Does a mother have to watch her child suffer chronic toothache ance. Lately small business participation has been reduced to
pain because there is no money for a dentist? Does an appen- 42%due to the soaring premiums of"for profit"insurance.
dicitis victim have to wait until the appendix bursts before being The single payer plan, Measure 23 would provide health care
to all employees of all businesses.No longer would an employer
given emergency treatment? This is life for the approximately
feel that their overhead is higher then than competitor's.to their
423,000 Oregonians (including 70,000 children) who have no
health coverage at all.It doesn't have to be that way. competitive disadvantage.It would level the playing field between
those who care about their employees and those who don't
We could have: All will find that insured employees will stay with their employer
Coverage for all residents of Oregon. longer and thereby offer a more experienced and a more loyal
Health care that can't be taken away if we change jobs, retire, labor force.
or have a pre-existing condition. And the total cost will be less than the state is paying now
Choice of any state-certified,traditional or alternative health through elimination of the waste:
care practitioner. •"Single Payer"means simply that all health care providers will
go to a single source to get paid.This will cut clerical and paper
We already spend enough on health care to cover everyone.But
shuffling costs by as much as 80%
the money gets eaten up in insurance companies'administrative . No advertising or sales commissions need be paid.
costs--advertising, paperwork, shareholders' profits, CEO Everybody on-nobody out-like social security.
salaries plus their end-of-year bonuses etc. •A single buyer for pharmaceuticals will give us a tremendous
Funding for our plan would come from: purchasing power with the drug companies.
Government sources(currently Medicare/Medicaid). • No huge salaries, as much as $23 million a year, paid to
An employers'payroll tax(3 to 11.5%)in lieu of paying health CEOs.The head of social security is paid about $150,000 a
care benefits for employees. year.
An added progressive income tax (0 to 8%) replacing •No fat profits.Single payer is a"Not for profit"association.
health care premiums,medical,dental,pharmaceutical and other •No health care premium under workers'compensation
out-of-pocket costs (exempting those below 150% of federal •No addition for health care under auto insurance.
poverty level and capped at$25,000). A HEALTHIER WORK FORCE,A HEALTHIER OREGON,
Funds to be administered by a 15-member board,2/3 elected, AT A LOWER COST!
1/3 appointed. LET'S GO FOR IT! YES ON 23!
It is highly predictable that huge sums of out-of-state money will PHIL DREYER
come into Oregon to fight this measure.How great it would be if RETIRED CONTRACTOR
we Oregonians could hold our own against the outsider"blitz"and
once again show leadership for the nation--this time creating a (This information furnished by Phil Dreyer, Judy& Tom Dehen, Cassidy
health plan that leaves no one out. Martinez, John Holenstein, Christopher Holenstein, DVM; Andre
Vote YES On Health Care for All:Oregon Holenstein,Liz Trojan.)
(This information furnished by Barbara Drageaux, Co-Chair, Mary Rose,
Co-Chair,Mary E.Bolton,Executive Committee Member;Portland branch,
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.)
Y
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Why does Oregon need this? "OF ALL THE FORMS OF INJUSTICE, INEQUALITY IN
At this time in Oregon over 400,000 people don't have any kind of HEALTH CARE IS THE MOST SHOCKING AND THE MOST
INHUMANE"
health care insurance because they make too much money to
qualify for the Oregon Health Plan, their jobs don't offer it as a Dr Martin Luther King,Jr,2/27/02 School of Medicine News
benefit and they can't afford it on their own,many are children.Of The issue is Universal Health Care for all Oregonians. The
all the industrialized nations In world the United States is the problem is we already pay for universal health care but don't
only one without universal healthcare for all of its citizens, receive it.
instead we have left it to the marketplace to provide healthcare.In According to a Harvard Medical School study 7/9/02 Health
the last twenty years we have watched healthcare costs explode Affairs,"Government expenditures accounted for 59.8%of total
at the same time that the healthcare industry underwent a U.S.health care costs in 1999.Government health spending per
massive consolidation. capita in the U.S. exceeded total health spending (government
This must be different from Enron's manipulation of the plus private) in every other country except Switzerland" An
energy markets? Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard and a study author,
Dr.Steffie Woolhandler:"We pay the world's highest health care
All of us saw the debacle to the energy markets when the markets taxes. But much of the money is squandered. And HMOs and
became dominated by a few big players like Enron.There is little drug companies pocket billions in profits at the taxpayers'
difference in healthcare as some of the largest pharmaceutical expense"
companies have paid multi-million dollar fines for monopolizing Wearing a bright orange T-shirt, a Martin Luther King, Jr.
the market of vitamin prices.Just as Enron"gamed"the energy quotation pinned to my clothing, handing out thousands of
marketplace so have the pharmaceutical companies, it is only a brochures, addressing people with the statement: "We are the
question of time before other segments of the healthcare industry only developed nation without health care for its people; this
try to do the same thing.The reality is there are some things like initiative will change that in Oregon", I circulated the HCFA-O
healthcare that are better done by the government rather than initiative. I heard,myriad reasons why people believed this was
trusting a marketplace that is driven only by money. needed.And I listened.What I heard convinced me we can take
action and alter what is wrong (especially when our elected
Why is the government better than the marketplace? officials fail to act).We can make that important change with our
Our government focuses on the good of the community as a vote for Universal Health Care!
whole while the marketplace focuses on where it can make When Congress approved Medicare in 1965,the plan was to
money. For the marketplace the incentive to make the most first insure the older population,then incrementally insure every-
money will invariably create a conflict of interest for also having one else.Almost 40 years ago!When the Washington Post writes
to provide the best healthcare,the government on the other hand of leading medical providers like the Cleveland Clinic and Johns
doesn't have this conflict. Governments provide services that Hopkins in Baltimore establishing special programs to give
serve a common good such as education, fire and police platinum service to the well-heeled, isn't it time we provided a
protection. It only makes sense that Oregonians would add better health care system?What are we waiting for?
healthcare to this list of services our government provides its More HMO Billionaires?Higher premiums?
citizens. More Co-pays?
(This information furnished by Andrew V.Reid.) Germany got health care 1886...Canada the 1960's....
Yes#23 AND OREGON 2005!!!!
THE TIME IS NOW
(This information furnished by Kathryn"Cherie"Lambert Holenstein.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
SOCIAL WORKERS SAY YES TO MEASURE 23 BOTH YOUNG AND OLD DESERVE
The Oregon Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE
represents 1,700 professional social workers in Oregon. Every The Gray Panthers of Portland want to strongly urge all
day, we see the impact of an uncoordinated and inefficient Oregonians to support Measure 23.This is such a joy to finally
health care "system"on our clients. Hundreds of thousands of see the issue of universal health care up before a vote of the
Oregonians lack health insurance altogether. Many Oregon people.The Gray Panther under the inspired leadership of Gray
families are ineligible for the Oregon Health Plan. Many more Panther founder Maggie Kuhn helped lead the early fight for
must bear an increasing share of the cost of their health care on universal health care nationwide.
limited incomes.And almost everyone has experienced difficulty We Gray Panthers have never
in negotiating a managed care system that appears to be more Y given up hope that someday
interested in managing costs than care. there would be universal coverage for all our citizens.What
a wonderful opportunity to finally reach out to the 370,000
NASW's national policy statement on Health Care says that, citizens who don't have health insurance. Even those on
"NASW supports a universal right to health care under a single insurance are often inadequately covered.Now we have a strong
payer system." NASW therefore urges you to vote "yes" on program that has been presented in Measure 23 that would make
Measure 23, the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Oregon a national model,as we have been so many times before.
Act of 2002.Measure 23 will make health care coverage available
and affordable for all Oregonians for the first time. it will provide Measure 23 would create a universal health care plan for Oregon
all Oregonians with a free choice of health care provider. It will that would include comprehensive benefits such as preventative
assure coverage of a full range of health care benefits,including care, prescription drugs, mental health care, dental and vision
mental health and chemical dependency services, which are care, alternative care and long term, care for our seniors and
often severely limited by private sector health plans.It will require, people with disabilities.
in state statute,that the costs of administration of the health plan America pays so much for health care and yet so many of citizens
do not exceed 5%of total plan revenue.And it will provide for a still have no or inadequate coverage. Measure 23 would pool
publicly accountable system of health insurance,with an elected health care resources to use our health care dollar more
governing board. effectively. There would be a progressive and fair payroll and
Vote for family security, choice, and accountability... Join income tax deductions. Many would start to see an immediate
Oregon's social workers in voting"Yes"on Measure 23. saving in their health care expenditures, as premiums,
deductibles, co-pays, high health insurance company corporate
(This information furnished by Scott Manchester,Oregon Chapter,National costs and exclusions go by the wayside.
Association of Social workers.) One of the biggest issues for seniors today is the high cost and
lack of availability of prescription drugs.With Measure 23 every-
one would have access to needed medications.
Measure 23 benefits both young and old with comprehensive
coverage and access to health care for all Oregonians.
Please vote for Measure 23.
Portland Gray Panthers
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Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Dear Fellow Oregon Seniors: The Pacific Green Party of Oregon supports access to quality
healthcare for all Oregonians. It's time to take a stand and
Nothing has placed stresses on we fixed income people like the
rising costs of health care insurance premiums and prescription declare healthcare a right, not a privilege.
drugs.These costs are at a point where difficult choices must be 420 thousand Oregonians lack reasonable access to
made. We submit to insurance plans with high deductibles healthcare.About 70 thousand are children whose parents are
because that is all we can afford.We often cut back on prescribed hardworking people with employers who don't provide health
medications because our money won't stretch to include what our insurance.These folks are caught in the middle.Health insurance
Dr.says we need.For many of us it's a delicate balance between it too expensive,and they make too much money to qualify for the
health care expenses and food on the table. Health care costs Oregon Health Plan.
keep rising with no way to stop it.We put our health in jeopardy in Meanwhile, Oregonians with insurance have watched out-of-
an effort to balance our budget.
pocket expenses rise steadily in recent years.Costs are expected
That's why it was exciting to learn about Measure 23. This to increase another 20 percent in 2003.Can you afford it? Can
Measure will not only provide we seniors with the health care your employer?
services we need but will do that for everybody who lives in the Just as we the people have accepted responsibility for providing
state.We will be asked to pay in fairness with our ability to pay for education and public safety, it is time for us to provide this basic
health services.We will be able to choose our provider without the human need. Numerous studies show that we can supply better
threat of being turned away because our health care plan pays quality healthcare, giving us better value for our healthcare
too little. Dental and vision services will be covered which for dollars. It's clear by looking at other developed nations that we
many of us have long been neglected. have the capacity.
The thought of this possibility is like lifting a great weight from Did you know that the CEO of the insurance company, US
our shoulders.Previous worries melt away and life takes on new HealthCare,pockets 20 million dollars a year,plus 782 million dol-
qualities. lars in stock options?That is just one executive among hundreds
We seniors know that we are more susceptible to needing who profit at our expense.Our insurance premiums pay more for
health services than our younger healthier friends.To you,we say, high salaries, advertising and shiny insurance buildings, than for
"thank you"for being willing to support this Measure and make quality healthcare.In fact,the quality of care in the United States
it available to every resident in Oregon.We will live with a much is decreasing. Though we pay more per capita than any other
more secure feeling knowing health services will be there for developed nation,the United States ranks 37th in quality of care.
grandparents,parents and our children,when needed. Oregon can only improve on that poor ranking.
Submitted By, Will we continue to allow our healthcare system to be dominated
William Gordon,Elders In Action Commission by for-profit corporations for whom the bottom line is not caring for
Urging a Yes Vote on Measure 23 people, but dividends for stockholders and outrageous CEO
Endorsed by:Charles Kurtz, Elders in Action Commission salaries?Or,will we the people accept responsibility and do the
Y right thing by providing quality, comprehensive healthcare for
(This information furnished by Bill Gordon,Elders in Action.) every citizen in Oregon? Access to healthcare is a fundamental
right.Please vote yes on Measure 23.
(This information furnished by Sarah Charlesworth,Pacific Green Party of
Oregon.)
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Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
BRIDGES, REUTHER,STRANAHAN REFERENCE Summary of Measure 23
On July 4, 1776 the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Key concepts
Independence.This document stated,among other things,that all Universality-All residents of Oregon covered.
men have rights to Life,Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.This Security This health coverage can never be denied if you
Declaration was a powerful statement. It established an extreme or your family change jobs, retire, or have a pre-existing
belief,that the rights of all citizens are fundamental and should be condition.
pursued zealously. Choice-You can choose from any state licensed, certified,
However, it is difficult to pursue your rights, liberties and happi or, registered health care practitioner.YOU pick your doctor,
ness while.contemplating the consequences of family members Your HMO doesn't.
becoming ill. Surely life is shortened and happiness lessened Affordability — No deductibles, co payments, or insurance
without health care. premiums,savinng g most Oregonians money.
The labor movement and unions have historically understood the Comprehensive Benefits
idea of inclusion of all, universal health care being one example. The plan covers medically necessary.,health services as
The Knights of Labor had their Great Seal in the 1870's, which determined and provided by any state licensed,certified,or
was inscribed with the words, "That Is The Most Perfect registered health care practitioner.
This includes, but is not limited to, prescription drugs,
Government In Which An Injury To One Is The Concern Of All."
dental, vision, inpatient and outpatient care, mental
Walter Reuther of the United Auto Workers said often, "There is health,and in-home,emergency,and long-term care.
no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no There are no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
greater contribution than to help the weak"(TIME) 12-7-98 Financing
Historically, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union This plan will have three sources of financing:
realized the need for universal health care.The first president, • Current expenditures by federal, state, and local govern-
Harry Bridges,contributed$600 to purchase buttons which said ments will provide more than a third of what will be needed.
"Cradle to Grave." Bridges referred to health care as a human • A progressive payment on employers' payroll will replace
right. current insurance premiums paid by employers. The
percentage ranging from 3 to 11.5%will depend on the size
Jesse Stranahan,retired longshoreman and past secretary of the of the payroll, with only the largest corporations paying'the
Columbia River Pensioners, never failed to bring resolutions for highest percentages. Self-employed individuals will be
universal health care to every pension convention he attended. exempt.
Just this month, at their International Convention, the United A progressive personal income payment will replace most
Steelworkers of America adopted a resolution calling for universal personal health care spending: premiums, co-pays,
health care in the United States.Coincidentally,they called their deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses for such items as
resolution"Health Care for All." prescription drugs, glasses, mental health, and alternative
care.The rate will be between 0 and 8%of taxable income,
Please read Measure 23 carefully.Join Jesse Stranahan's widow with most families paying less than 5%.Families at or below
Lois, his sister Margaret, and myself in making this wondrous 150%of the federal poverty level are exempt.
man's life-long dream become a reality.Vote yes on Measure 23,
making Oregon the first state to provide universal health care for Management
all of its citizens. A publicly accountable,nonprofit Health Care Finance Board
will be set up to administer the system.Two Board members
Mike Sullivan will be elected from each congressional district, and the
(This information furnished by Mike Sullivan, United Steelworkers of Governor will appoint five additional members,including one
America Legislation Education Committee for the State of Oregon.) doctor and one person from a union.
• The Board will negotiate costs throughout the health care
industry,including bulk drug purchasing.
(This information furnished by Britt McEachern, Health Care for All -
Oregon.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Oregon's Current Health Care System is Failing Measure 23 Is Good Medicine for Doctors
Problem: Emergency rooms are busting at the seams. Over Doctors'medical decisions will no longer be second-guessed by
423,000 individuals whose ailments could be treated insurance company bureaucrats. The plan will pay for medical
by a primary care physician,but are not because they services, as determined by you and your doctor.You and your
lack even the most basic health insurance, have no doctor makes the medical decisions, not insurance com-
place else to turn. panies and HMOs.
Many working families make too much money to be on Doctors'practices will no longer have to spend scarce resources
the Oregon Health Plan, but not enough to afford dealing with complex insurance paperwork.Each patient's bill will
insurance. be sent to the same single payer for reimbursement.Less money
Solution: Voting YES! on 23 will ensure that no one in on administration=more money for health care.
Oregon need go'without health care. Measure 23 You can freely seek health care from any state licensed,certified,
replaces the Oregon Health Plan and private insur- or registered practitioner, and will not have to change doctors
ance policies with a proven system that saves against your will because your insurance carrier has changed.You
money,is more efficient,and eliminates confusing will be able to develop a long-term relationship with your doctor.
medical bills. I Doctors will be able to stress preventive care,and will no longer
Problem: Insurance companies have a financial interest in face the heartache of knowing that their patients cannot afford the
delaying and denying your care. recommended treatment.
Solution: Under Measure 23, you and your doctor will The patient load in our hospitals and ERs will drop as our unin-
dec!de what is in the best interests of your health sured and underinsured have access to a primary care physician.
without interference from insurance company Instead of receiving take-it-or-leave-it reimbursement rates from
bureaucrats. HMOs and state programs, doctors will be full participants in
Problem: Oregon is experiencing one of the worst nursing negotiations over reimbursement rates.
shortages in recent years and according to officials it Vote YES!for your doctor
is only going to get worse. 2005,Oregon will have Vote Yes!to allow doctors to make medical decisions
a shortage of over 5,000 nurses,many in critical areas VOTE YES!ON 23
such as the ER, leaving your care in the hands of
unqualified or overworked providers. (This information furnished by Dan P.Isaacson,Yes on 23 Committee.)
Solution: Measure 23 will help by shifting health-care dollars
from administrators to health-care providers.Less
administrators,+more nurses=better care.
Problem: Premiums are going up.Can you or your employer
afford the estimated 20%increase in 2003 alone?
Solution: By cutting out wasteful overhead costs, Measure
23 can save 25-40%of your health care dollar and
use it to offer more benefits like prescription drug
coverage.Most Oregonians will pay less than they
are now and will continue to save in the years to
come,while receiving better quality of care.
(This information furnished by Dan P.Isaacson,Yes on 23 Committee.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet-L.-Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Oregon Doctors For Measure 23 Measure 23 Is Good Medicine for Nurses
Don McCanne,M.D., President, Physicians for a National Health Oregon is experiencing one of the worst nursing shortages in the
Program country; in the coming years the estimates are that Oregon will
Marcus P.Johnson,M.D. have 5,000 fewer nurses than we need.Patient care will be left in
Dr.Wade Guthrie,DC the hands of less experienced or overworked providers.
Jonathan Lindgren M.D.,Family Physician
Nicholas Gideonse M.D.,Family Physician Nurses themselves are often among those with inadequate health
Donald W.McCormack,Jr., D.M.D. coverage. The issues causing the recent OHSU nurses' strike
Carol Blenning,MD included health insurance.Measure 23 will stabilize health-care
David A.Pollack,MD costs, and all nurses—like all Oregon residents—will have
Eric Dover,M.D. access to secure,affordable health care.
Marcia Blaine,Licensed Practical Nurse There are 6 administrators for every hospital patient in the U.S.Yet
Mary Jane Gray M.D. one RN struggles to care for 10-15 acutely ill hospital patients.
David D.Kliewer,M.D. Why? Because the hospital must accommodate the paperwork
Richard Bayer needs of dozens of different insurance companies and govern-
Nancy Crumpacker MD ment programs.Under Measure 23,each patient's bill will be
Gwen Isaacs MD sent to the same single payer for reimbursement. Less
Nelson R.Niles MD money on administration=more money for health care.
Sally L.Niles MD
John W.Partridge MD Nurses are patient advocates who spend more time than any
Jim Bane other health-care provider with patients and see firsthand the
James Calvert MD problems caused by the current profit-driven system.
Jerry J.Robbins M.D. Nurses have witnessed the suffering of patients denied care by a
James E.Leggett MD system that puts profits before patient care, and have not been
Roy Guggenheim MD,MPH allowed to do all they could to help those patients.Measure 23
Richard E.Lague will cover medically necessary services for all Oregon
Linda C.Sage residents.
Paul Gorman MD
Virginia M.Feldman M.D. When Measure 23 takes effect,no nurse will have to go home and
Roberta R.Palmer M.D. worry about the welfare of patients discharged before they should
have been,to save money for an HMO.
(This information furnished by Mark Lindgren, Health Care for All -
Oregon.) VOTE YES!for Oregon Nurses
VOTE YES!for quality of care
VOTE YES!on 23
(This information furnished by Dan P.Isaacson,Yes on 23 Committee.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Oregon Licensed Health Practitioners for Measure 23 Oregon Teachers for Measure 23
Leonard Rice,RN(E.D.TNCC ACLS) "Hundreds of Teachers across the state have endorsed Measure 23
Carmel Decroos,MSN,MRE,Retired RN including:
Carol Goodman,RN The American Federation of Teachers-Oregon
Darlene Gage RN
Jill Burge Mary Ann Holser,MSW,MPA,Phd Kenneth R.Hindes, RN Peter M.O'Day
David G.Duemler
Kathleen Jones,RN
Anne Ehrlich O'Brien RN,MSN Ellie McAlpine
Clarice Bates,RN Steven Deutsch
Mary Lou Carey, RN Madronna Holden, Ph.D.
Charlotte Maloney,OTR/L Joyce Cedarlund
Judith Emmanene,OTR/L Peter Frank
Christine A.Veloon,OTR/L Raymond G.Wolfe
Brigitte Galvan,OTR/L John H.Baldwin
Dr.Frank Vignola
(This information furnished by Karina Isaacson, Health Care for All - Mildred M.Thompson
Oregon.) Jerome Garger
Deborah Strochlic-teacher
Madalyn Patterson
Carmel Decroos,MSN,MRE,Lane Community College
Lane Community College Professor, Steve Candee, Political
Co-op Director
Ruth Duemler
Elizabeth A.Deutsch
Vote Yes on 23
Vote Yes for Teachers
Vote Yes for Education
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet-Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Measure 23 Is Good Medicine for Seniors Measure 23 Is Good Medicine for Children
Congress debated prescription drug coverage for Medicare Today for the first time in history,the largest group of Americans
recipients, but failed to pass a bill. Even if they had, none of living in poverty are children.1 in 5 children live in the most abject,
their plans would have solved the problem.The Republicans dangerous, hopeless, back-breaking, gut-wrenching poverty any
simply wanted to give more money to the insurance companies of us could imagine. 1 in 5, and they're children. Surely the
to subsidize private drug insurance.The Democrats'plan was code of our humanity is faithful service to that unwritten
complicated and would have left seniors responsible for up commandment that says we shall give our children better
to $4,000 a year. Measure 23 is different. It's simple. All than we ourselves received.
prescription drugs are covered.One hundred percent.No Measure 23 provides stable health-care funding that will mean
co-pay.No deductible.No cost. that additional funds will not need to be found every year for
Neither Medicare nor Medigap policies cover all seniors' teachers'health-care benefits, so schools can be adequately
health-care needs;it has been estimated that Medicare covers funded.
less than half of an elderly person's health-care costs. But Despite the Oregon Health Plan and CHIP, according to the
Measure 23's plan covers virtually all "medically neces- U.S.census,an average of almost 10%of Oregon children had
sary services:' no health insurance between 1998 and 2000. Over 70,000
Critics charge that government bureaucrats are less efficient Oregon children have no health insurance.
than private business—but seniors know that Medicare's Uninsured children do not receive health care until they are
administrative costs are far below those of most private sick, often very sick. But it is vitally important for children to
insurance companies (2% compared to an average of 25%). receive regular physical examinations and screenings;since
Measure 23 caps administration costs at 5%,by law. most uninsured children come from poor families, it is even
more vital that they get checkups, since they are more likely
Many doctors no longer accept Medicare patients because of than children from affluent families to suffer from nutritional
the low reimbursement.Under Measure 23,we will all have the deficiencies.
same coverage, and we may see any doctor or other health- Nearly 63 percent of children nationwide get no dental care
care practitioner we choose. each year. Measure 23 will cover the medically necessary
dental work–in full.
Measure 23 covers long-term care; most insurance
companies do not. VOTE YES!for Oregon's Children
VOTE YES!on 23
Only 15% of seniors have private dental insurance, and
Medicare does not cover routine dental services.Measure 23 (This information furnished by Mark Lindgren, Health Care for All
will cover our seniors'dental work—in full. Oregon.)
No longer will our seniors, the "Greatest Generation"who
fought for our freedom,be forced into a new battle,choosing
between costly prescription drugs and their other needs.You
have the power to change their lives for the better.
Vote YES for prescription drug coverage
Vote YES for full insurance coverage for our seniors
Vote YES on 23
(This information furnished by Dan P.Isaacson,Yes on 23 Committee.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Measure 23 Is Good Medicine for Business Measure 23 is Goob Medicine for Consumers
If your business has been offering health insurance to your Consumers Union of U.S.Incas goal for health care reform devel-
employees, you know how steeply the costs have been rising oped over the past 64 years is:Every person must have access
(15.6%in 2002,10.2%in 2001),and experts say this is not going to quality health care at an affordable price,with the right to
away. HMO rates for 2003 are expected to rise by 20% and a choose providers and the right to have complaints resolved
study in June 2002 found that employers were facing increases fairly.We endorse Measure 23 because we believe it meets this
ranging from an average of 22%to a horrifying 94%. goal and the average consumer will get more health coverage for
Oregon corporations that do business overseas are at a tremen-
dous financial disadvantage because of annual double-digit If consumers do not have employer based insurance, have any
increases in health-care costs.The employees of their competi- type of illness, or are too young (for Medicare), too rich (for
tors from other countries get excellent medical benefits at less Medicaid), or too broke (to pay steep premiums),they might be
than half the cost,through national health insurance. shut out of the health insurance market altogether.
If you are a small-business owner, and have not been able to Consider the case of one consumer,who bought a policy in 1992
afford to offer health insurance to your employees,you probably that cost $1,665 a year and had a$500 deductible;it excluded
agree with the majority of small-business owners who said they coverage for arthritis because a blood test suggested she was at
would probably do so if the cost was less than 5%of payroll.You risk. Shortly after, the company hiked her premium by 64%.
could pay as little as 3%under Measure 23,and have a healthier, Premiums kept rising, and the consumer had to increase her
happier workforce. deductible to$5,000.Nonetheless,this year the annual premium
Contrary to popular belief,government can be more efficient than
had reached$18,500.
the private sector, and private health insurance is much more Our patchwork system of paying for health insurance leaves
costly and inefficient than universal health care.Several indepen- millions of families in financial crisis when serious illness strikes.
dent studies have shown that about 250 of each health-care The working poor are priced out of health.insurance. 423,000
dollar goes to the complex billing systems, marketing, and Oregonians,many of them working families and including 70,000
administration of the U.S. system—three times the overhead children,lack any coverage.
in Germany and Japan, which provide health care to all their Piecemeal reforms will not solve the problem.What's needed is
citizens. coverage for everyone in a pool that spreads the risk,with each
VOTE YES!for Oregon Business person paying a fair share, and every person enjoying quality
VOTE YES!for Oregon's Economy
coverage.
Consumers Union of U.S.Inc.strongly supports Measure 23.No
VOTE YES!on 23 Oregonian, and no American should have to choose between
(This information furnished by Dan R Isaacson,Yes on 23 Committee.) health care and food or paying the rent.
Consumers Union of U.S.Inc.,publisher of Consumer Reports,is
an independent, nonprofit testing and information organization
serving only consumers. We are a comprehensive source for
unbiased advice about products and services, personal finance,
health and nutrition,and other consumer concerns.
(This information furnished by Sarah Charlesworth, Health Care for All-
Oregon;Elizabeth M.Imholz,Consumers Union of U.S.Inc.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Measure 23 H if Business Measure 23 Is Good Medicine
A small-business owner from Medford,tries very hard to provide for PeoRle with Health Insurance '
what he feels is a good benefits package to his 15 employees.He Like every other American who gets health insurance through an
has renewed his policy every year, even though his premiums employer,you are only a pink slip away from losing it.Measure 23
always went up. will give you—and all Oregon residents—secure health can:
But this year was different. He opened his renewal letter only to that cannot ever be taken away for any reason.
find that his rates had gone up 52%! His choice was very clear: A recent study shows that only one out of five people eligible for
cut benefits for his employees or cut employees. continuing COBRA coverage actually receive it because they
His comments are ochoed throughout Oregon: "My business can't afford to pay for it.The average cost is$7,194 per year,or
just received a 52% increase in its group health insurance $600 per month.Could you afford to pay this if you lost your job?
premiums. My monthly premiums are ttuickly approaching Does your current insurance cover dental work at 100%?Do you
my house payment.Where will it stop?" have mental health parity? Long-term care insurance? Free
Oregon small business owners should not have to choose prescription medications? Measure 23 will provide all this—
between their business,their house,or their employees and their and more—to all Oregonians,and for no more money than
health care—but that is exactly what many are forced to do every we are spending on health care pow.
day. Health insurance premiums have been rising by double digits
Measure 23 provides a way for everyone to receive health care, each year(15.6%in 2002, 10.2%in 2001),and experts say this
and for businesses to reduce costs. By replacing skyrocketing is not going away. HMO rates for 2003 are expected to rise by
costs and unpredictable premiums with a stable payment on their 20%and a study in June 2002 found that employers were facing
payroll, small business will pay drastically lower costs for increases ranging from an average of 22%to a horrifying 94%.
health care.The smaller the payroll the smaller the payment. The health-care coverage provided by your employer is going to
Measure 231s intended to ease some of the burden of small-
get worse,and it is going to cost you more.
business owners in Oregon. Your employer is struggling to pay the premiums, and will be
asking you to pay an increasing share of the bill for your health
Voting Yes! on Measure 23 ensures that you can provide care.Measure 23 will stabilize health-care costs.
health coverage to your employees and know that: No co-pays. No deductibles. No pre-authorizations required.
1.You never have to deal with paperwork. Measure 23 simply pays for your medically necessary services,
2.Your payment will stay low. as determined by you and your doctor.
3.You will lower your costs. You may seek care from any state licensed,certified or registered
4.You will benefit from a healthier and more productive practitioner—including alternative medicine practitioners—and
workforce,less prone to costly sick days. will not have to change doctors-because your employer's insur-
5.Your Workers'Compensation costs will go down. ance carrier has changed.
6.You and your family,as well as your employees,will have a
generous benefits package, including prescription drugs, VOTE YES!ON 23
dental, and vision, something that many small business
owners cannot now afford. (This information furnished by Dan P.Isaacson,Yes on 23 Committee.)
VOTE YES!FOR SMALL BUSINESS
VOTE YES!FOR BETTER BENEFITS
VOTE YES!ON 23
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Measure 23 is Good Medicine for Rural Communities Measure 23 Is Defter for You
Because unemployment is more of a problem in Oregon's rural • A 38-year-old woman dies after her health plan refuses to
counties, people who live in rural areas are less likely to be cover a promising cancer treatment,even though the therapy
insured through an employer.Available jobs are likely to be low- is government approved.
wage,and have no health-care benefits. • A 19-month-old toddler goes into seizures while her mom
struggles on the phone to convince her HMO to pay for an
Many doctors in rural communities will not accept Medicare or ambulance.
Oregon Health Plan patients because their reimbursements from A man seriously injured in a motorcycle accident is told he
these programs are lower than for their urban counterparts.Under has to pay for six weeks of traction himself.
Measure 23,we will all have the same coverage, and we will be . After a steelworker is laid off,his daughter needs surgery for
able to see any doctor or other health-care practitioner we a cleft palate. Unable to pay for the surgery, he faces the
choose. heartbreaking choice between bankruptcy and failing to help
Measure 23 is Good Medicine for his child.
Alternative Health Practitioners A 62-year-old man in poor health cannot retire because he
cannot afford the cost of insuring himself and his wife until
The "medically necessary"services of alternative health practi- he becomes eligible for Medicare at 65.
tioners who are licensed,certified,or registered by the state will A woman is offered a better job but cannot take it because
be paid by the plan in exactly the same way as those provided by her son's cystic fibrosis is a pre-existing condition that would
allopathic physicians. not be covered by the new employer's policy.
Measure 23 Is Good Medicine for Conservatives These are just a few of the thousands of true stories Oregon's
Oregon corporations that do business overseas are at a tremen- current health-care system has produced.Measure 23 creates a
dous financial disadvantage because of annual double-digit system that will make these and other horror stories a thing of the
increases in health care costs.The employees of their competi- past.
tors from other countries get excellent medical benefits at less If you are tired of paying more money for less health
than half the cost,through national health insurance. coverage,VOTE YES!on 23
40%of bankruptcies in the US result from medical bills.These are If you are tired of insurance companies dictating to
families who may, as a result, find themselves dependent on you and your doctor what medical services you need,
public assistance through no fault of their own. VOTE YES!on 23.
• If you believe that Oregon's health-care system is failing and
Contrary to popular belief, government can be more efficient needs change,VOTE YES!on 23.
than the private sector, and private health insurance is much
more costly and inefficient than universal health care. Several (This information furnished by Britt McEachern, Health Care for All -
independent studies have shown that about 250 of each health- Oregon.)
care dollar goes to the complex billing systems, marketing, and
administration of the U.S. system—three times the overhead in
Germany and Japan.
VOTE YES ON 23
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Oregon's Leaders During the 2001 Legislative session, I was the proud sponsor of
Speak Out on HB 3801, the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Plan to offer
Measure 23 and Health Care medical coverage for ALL Oregonians. HB 3801 with some
"The ballot measure proposed by Health Care for All-Oregon is a modifications has become Measure 23.
noble and bold step towards addressing Oregon's health care When this measure passes it will become a statute or law which
deficiencies:" sets the framework for the nation's first 'single payer' health
Peter DeFazio plan. As opposed to a constitutional amendment, a statute can
United States Congressman be amended by the Legislature. This will allow any perceived
Eugene Weekly,August 22,2002 problems to be addressed and fixed.
"From creating a children's health insurance program to helping Why should you vote YES on Measure 23?
women access breast cancer treatment, I have been working Ask yourself these questions.
toward a day when no Oregonian has to forgo medical treatment
simply because they lack an insurance card...Health care is not First, do I currently have adequate medical coverage, including
about Republicans versus Democrats,the government versus the prescription drugs and if so,is it affordable?
private sector—its-about creating real solutions for real people." Second, do 1 know people who can't afford adequate coverage
Gordon Smith for themselves or their children?
United States Senator Third, how much money and by whom is being spent to defeat
http://www.gordonsmith.com/smithfeature.asp this plan?
"Some people argue that our country cannot afford a meaningful Fourth, do you want to send a message to the insurance
prescription benefit for seniors, but I believe our country cannot industry?
afford not to provide such a benefit:'
Ron Wyden I hope the answer to these simple questions
United States Senator
will prompt you to
http://wyden.senate.gov/feature/spicerelease.htm VOTE YES ON MEASURE 23!
"As a U.S.Senator,Bill Bradbury will continue the fight to broaden (This information furnished by Oregon Senator Bill Morrisette,District 6.)
access to care for all Americans."
Bill Bradbury
Oregon Secretary of State and candidate for U.S.Senate
hftp://www.bradbury2002.com
Dozens of Oregon legislators. elected officials and Q011ticai and
community groups have endorsed Measure 23, including the
following:
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN(NOW)–OREGON
PACIFIC GREEN PARTY OF OREGON
Oregon Senator William Morrisette
Oregon Representative Robert Ackerman
Walter F.Brown,Oregon State Senator(retired),Commander
JAG Corps U.S.Navy(retired)
Lane County Commissioner Peter Sorensen
Eugene City Councilor David Kelly
Eugene City Councilor Scott Meisner
Eugene City Councilor Betty Taylor
US Senate Candidate Harry Lonsdale
(This information furnished by Sarah Charlesworth, Health Care for All-
Oregon.)
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Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Benton County Health Care Professionals Support Measure 23 The time is now for health care for all in Oregon!
And Ballot Measure 23 provides it.
As health care professionals, we take our patients' health seri-
ously.Our first priority is their care.Too often,we are not allowed It is universal,All residents of the State of Oregon can get adtess
to provide the care our patients need.We believe it is time to put to the health care they need at an affordable cost.
patients first.We urge you to vote YES on Measure 23. It is equitable-Whether you are the Governor or working for a fast
You have heard the horror stories;we have lived them every day: food place,poor or rich everyone is entitled to the same benefits.
• Doctors spending time on the telephone arguing with a clerk
Everyone is in the same plan.
in an insurance company office trying to get a necessary Security-This health coverage can never be denied even if you or
procedure covered for apatient. any one in your family changes jobs,retires,or has a pre-existing
• Nurses watching as patients who are not ready to leave the
condition.There is no waiting period.
hospital are discharged because their insurance will not pay for Choice- You can choose from any state licensed, certified, or
more time. registered health care practitioner.
• Doctors gagged by an insurance company, prohibited from Affordability- Both Oregon businesses and individuals will only
telling patients about a recommended course of treatment pay what they can afford. No longer will people have to pay for
because their insurance will not cover it. services and drugs not covered by their plan.
Measure 23 will promote healthy relationships between patients Financing: This plan has three sources of financing. Current
and the health care providers of their choice,without interference expenditures by federal,state,and local governments will provide
from insurance company bureaucrats. more than a third of the cost. A progressive tax on employer
payroll will replace insurance premiums. The percentage will
We care about our patients and we also care about the more depend on payroll size,with only the largest corporations paying
than 400,000 Oregonians who have limited health care options the highest percentages. A progressive income tax will replace
because they are uninsured.Measure 23 provides economic and most personal health care spending like premiums and co-pays.
efficient access to health care for all Oregonians. Families at or below 150%of the federal poverty level are exempt
Measure 23:It's Good Medicine for Oregon from this tax.
Endorsed by:Jayne A.Ackerman, M.D.; Betsy Anderson, M.D.; Cost containment:No longer will Oregon businesses and families
Robert M.Burton, M.D.;Ted E.Foulke, M.D.;Denise Gee, CMA; have to face annual health insurance rate hikes of 20% and
Mary Jane Gray, M.D.; Karen Griffis, FNP; John E. Hult, M.D.; more while they watch their benefits shrink. BM23 will cap
David D. Kliewer, M.D.; Richard E. Lague, Physical Therapist; administrative costs,eliminate waste,negotiate the best prices for
Craig B.Leman,M.D.;Kathleen M.Miller,R.N.;Gayle Riffle,adult pharmaceuticals,establish a global budget and limit annual cost
nurse practitioner; Rhonda Simpson, M.D.; Cosimo Storniolo, increases.
M.D.;Elizabeth Waldron,M.D.;and Fred Weisensee, M.D. Vote YES on Ballot Measure 23!
(This information furnished by Mike Beilstein,Chair,Mid Valley Health Care The Oregon Health Action Campaign is a coalition of individuals
Advocates PAC.) and more than one hundred member organizations working to
empower the consumer in the development of quality, compre-
hensive and affordable health care.
(This information furnished by Ellen Pinney, Oregon Health Action
Campaign.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
VOTE YES ON 23 A Message from the Opposition to Measure 23
Ore on citizens can lead the nation in fixing a failed health- Do not vote for Measure 23! The present health-care delivery
car delivery system. In the 1980s, certain economists sug- system is market based.If you have the money to pay or you have
gested that competition between health insurance organizations insurance,you get care.If not you don't.That is the way is should
would result in lower costs and improved access to health care. be!
Insurance companies jumped on the health bandwagon with a
mission—to reward their stockholders.To succeed, they insured This plan to replace the current system with one that provides
healthy groups, leaving the sick without insurance;cut services; care based on need and allows doctors to make medical deci-
and merged with other companies,reducing competition. sions is flawed.It assumes that your doctor knows more than your
insurance company. It assumes that spending billions of your
In our employer-based system, with government-funded care health care dollars on advertising, management, and CEO
tied to poverty, many working poor are not offered group health salaries is wrong. We must pay our CEOs and managers sub-
insurance and individual plans are unaffordable.The mission of stantial salaries to remain competitive, even if that raises your
physicians and other health-care professionals Is to provide premiums.
cure, care,and comfort.The goal of a market system is to We cannot trust your doctor to make unbiased medical decisions
make money for the seller.The resi)It:total failure of the market
system to effectively and efficiently deliver the health care our because he or she is too emotionally involved.While our admin-
citizens need. 423,000 Oregon residents, more than 70,000 of istrators do not have a medical degree,they do have a degree in
them children, have no health insurance and many more under- business.This allows them to think of the bottom line and profits
insured. The stagnant economy increases the number. Despite for shareholders rather than getting emotionally involved in your
the Oregon Health Plan, Children's Health Plan and"safety net" health care.
clinics, Oregon ranks 7th from the bottom of states In those The present system is a major part of the economy. Nationally,
without health Insurance. The market-controlled prescription we generate at least $309 billion in paperwork for health care
drug companies continue to increase profits and prices, greatly services. At feast half of that is unnecessary, but it contributes
increasing costs. significantly to the economy.
With elimination of the profits and wasteful administrative and Cutting the profits of insurance companies and HMOs would hurt
marketing costs of a multi-payer system you can have the quality one of the largest industries in the nation.While the economy has
health care you are already paying for, but nor receiving. soured and health-care costs have soared,we have made more
Research behind our financial estimates and those of other money than most companies, all based on this policy of trusting
states'single-payer plans demonstrate that this is workable and our business people over the concerns of your doctor.
feasible.
The passage of Measure 23 would inevitably cause universal
You will have policy control by electing two Board members health care to sweep across the US. A huge number of non-
from your Congressional District to this public corporation, productive jobs would be eliminated. This is bad economics. It
separate from the State legislature. should be prevented at all costs.That is why we are willing to
Vote yes on 23. spend$20 million to defeat this flawed measure.
the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Act! Vote NO on Measure 23
(This information furnished by Mark Lindgren, Heakh Care for All - (This information furnished by Kari Rice.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Stayton Dentist Fred Girod MEASURE 23 WILL MAKE OREGON
Explains Why He Opposes Measure 23. THE WORST STATE IN THE NATION
I practiced dentistry in Canada and learned firsthand how a TO RUN A SMALL BUSINESS
government-run health system affects both the quality of health Ballot Measure activists once again are trying to jerk Oregon
care and its costs.When I decided to pursue a Masters in Public taxpayers around with a short-sighted proposal that would cripple
Administration at Harvard, I chose the economic disaster of the Oregon's small business owners like me.
Canadian Health System as my thesis topic. Bureaucrats would be in control of our health care system.
Now Oregon voters are being asked to vote Measure 23 sets up a lavish health care benefit system and gives
on Measure 23,an Initiative to create a Canadian-style a board of bureaucrats complete authority to nearly double
economic disaster in Oregon. personal income tax rates and add a tax of 11.5% on every
Canadian health care system is bureaucratic. It rations care, employer's payroll.
limits investments in new treatment technologies and forces Paying for Measure 23 would cost Oregon jobs.
citizens to wait for needed services.But bad as it is,the system
proposed by Measure 23 would be worse. My business can't afford Measure 23's new state health insurance
Measure 23 would provide no cost controls and cover virtually program that would more than double the state's current General
every imaginable service. It would put complete control of every Fund budget. If Measure 23 passes, we will simply have to cut
Oregonian's health care in the hands of 15 elected and appointed jobs due to the enormous tax increase that our out-of-state
bureaucrats.Those bureaucrats would have sweeping'powers to competitors don't have to pay. My business can't afford a new
raise taxes,borrow money and ration health and dental care. 11.5%payroll tax.My employees can't afford a new 17%personal
income tax rate.
Paying for Measure 23 would require huge tax increases. Oregon's taxpayers and small business owners
To pay for virtually any service any Oregonian wants from any shouldn't have to pay for California's uninsured III
provider, Measure 23 would require huge tax increases. State The worst part of Measure 23 is that people living in California,or
officials estimate the annual costs for Measure 23 when it's fully anywhere in the country, who become ill and lack the health
implemented will exceed $1'2 billion per year–twice the state's insurance coverage to pay for their care,can move to Oregon and
total general fund budget currently. qualify for full care at Oregon taxpayer expense.
Measure 23 could nearly double the state's top income tax As a third generation plumber and business owner, I've taken
rate, from raising individual tax bills to as much as great care to make sure we continue to offer our employees good
$25,000. Employers could be taxed up 11.5% of their total wages and benefits, including health care. Measure 23 puts my
payroll. Bureaucrats in charge would havv e unlimited borrowing employees'jobs at risk and nearly doubles their personal income
authority using state revenue bonds. tax burden.
As an economist, I know the tax increases would cost Oregon Measure 23 is a problem that my business and my employees just
thousands of jobs. As a health care provider, I know that low don't need.Please protect Oregon's small business jobs:
government reimbursement rates would force many doctors and
dentists to consider moving their practices to other states. Vote NO on Measure 23.
I strongly urge you to Vote NO on 23. (This information furnished by Jon Egge,MP Plumbing Co.)
(This information furnished by Dr.Fred Girod,DMD.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Universal health care.Health care for all.Sounds great.In fact, Retired Chemeketa Community College President
it is a concept that we support. Unfortunately, there are serious Jerry Berger Describes His Objections to Measure 23
flaws in Ballot Measure 23, the so-called universal health care
measure,and we must urge a"No"vote in November. Measure 23 overreaches. It would preempt reasonable funding
alternatives that would help public schools, community colleges,
In particular, Measure 23 fails on the issue of paying for this and universities that have been especially hard hit by state
universal health care. Let's step back a bit.The premise behind budget cuts.
the idea of universal health care is that every Oregonian deserves paying for Measure 23 could bankrupt our ability to
at least basic health care coverage. Under the current system,
who doesn't have coverage? Typically, the underemployed and fund other priorities adequately.
unemployed–the"working class"of Oregon,so to speak. No one argues with the desirability of giving free health care
And that's the crux of the problem with Measure 23–there coverage to every Oregonian. However,the reality of paying the
is a significant cost shift TO the working class. bill for such a huge program is that it could bankrupt our ability to
provide quality education and other essential public services.
assumed 4 percent income tax rate increase–would ould be paa an If Measure passes, working people – virtue an Measure 23 would impose such substantial taxes on individuals
MORE for their health care insurance than they do now,whether and businesses that raising any other new taxes would become
their current insurance is partially employer-funded or purchased impossible. The negative economic impact of the largest tax
outright. That just simply doesn't make sense. Proponents of increase in Oregon history would mean lost Oregon jobs,further-
Measure 23 can make your head spin with all of their numbers ing the economic crisis that Oregon is already facing.
and justifications,but the bottom line is that this cost-shifting is a Measure 23 would be too expensive because it would do nothing
poison pill that makes Measure 23 simply unacceptable. to control costs long-term. It would generously pay for any
Again, we support the concept of a single-payer, universal licensed provider – from doctors, dentists and chiropractors to
health care system.We feel it's an issue long overdue for serious music therapists and herbalists. To pay for these uncontrolled
exploration and discussion.But realistically,universal health care costs, Measure 23 gives a 15-person board of elected and
for all–if and when it occurs–will likely come from the federal appointed members extraordinary powers–to nearly double top
level.It's also likely to come in a series of small steps.What won't state income tax rates, to levy a new 11.5% payroll tax on all
work is an all-at-once,fatally-flawed state ballot measure. employers, to borrow unlimited funds through state revenue
bonds,and to ration benefits when resources can't keep up with
We strongly urge you to keep an open mind about universal cost increases.
health care.But as well-intentioned as Ballot Measure 23 may be, Oregonians need to be cautious about nice-sounding proposals.
it's not the answer for Oregon at this time. g P P
Measure 23 has an appealing objective – to ensure every
We urge you to vote"No"on Measure 23. Oregonian has access to adequate health care.But the.specifics
of Measure 23 make it too high-priced to be a realistic route to
(This information furnished by Don Loving,American Federation of State, reach the objective of universal access.
County and Municipal Employees(AFSCME).)
Think carefully about what programs will suffer if Measure 23
passes.
Then please join me in voting NO on 23.
Thank you.
Jerry Berger
Retired President
Chemeketa Community College
(This information furnished by Jerry Berger,Retired President,Chemeketa
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
MEASURE 23 DOESN'T TREAT OREGON BUSINESS LEADERS OPPOSE MEASURE 23
OREGON'S HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS Measure 23 would add billions in new costs to the state's
IT ONLY MAKES OUR STATE BUDGET SICKER already strapped budgets, reducing funding for other priority
Every day,Oregon hospitals see too many Oregonians who can't programs such as schools. If passed, a handful of appointed
afford regular health care.They come to us sick or injured with and elected officials could dramatically increase state
nowhere else to go. But Measure 23 is the wrong choice for income and payroll taxes, and would have authority to borrow
addressing Oregon's health care needs. unlimited additional funds to pay for the program.
Measure 23 Would Put Oregonians Out of Business • The 11.5 percent payroll tax contained in Measure 23
Measure 23 would shift health care costs from those who pay would cause Oregon employers to leave the state or
premiums to Oregon taxpayers.It would add a huge payroll tax on close their doors,costing Oregon more jobs.
every Oregon employer,even school districts, hospitals,libraries • Personal income tax rates would be nearly doubled-
and churches.If they can't afford that tax,employers could close to 17 percent - resulting in tax increases up to
their doors-or move outside Oregon. $25,000 per individual per year.
Measure 23 Would Bloat The State Bureaucracy The 20,000 Oregon businesses affiliated with Associated Oregon
Measure 23 would create a new 15 member board authorized to Industries share a belief that all Oregonians should have access
raise state taxes and revenue bonds and to negotiate the rates to basic health care.That NOT what Measure 23 provides. Its
paid to health care providers. Its members would also receive is sky's-the-limit coverage would mean skyrocketing costs.Taxes
full-time salaries and benefits. to pay those bills will hurt individual taxpayers, cripple Oregon
businesses,and cost Oregon jobs.
Measure 23 Fails to Target Essential Services Measure 23 would squander state resources
Measure 23 would pay every provider for any service they give It would guarantee payment for services and providers
their patients, including those that aren't even necessary. most Oregonians would never use, like massage therapists,
Measure 23 would be a blank check for health care that Oregon herbalists, music therapists, and marriage counselors. Such
taxpayers can ill afford. services are not basic health care.
Non-Residents Could Come to Oregon for Free Health Care It would guarantee coverage to anyone from another state that
Measure 23 would give such generous coverage that people in moves to Oregon to get free health care.
other states without health insurance could move to Oregon and It would have no limit on administrative costs for three years
get full coverage,even if they were injured on-the-job elsewhere. and would do nothing to control rising health care costs.
Oregon taxpayers and businesses should not foot the bill for
unlimited health services for all. You can see why, according to state officials, once all eligible
Measure 23 Would Cost Oregonians Billions residents shift into the new system,the cost of Measure 23 would
be at least$12 billion a year in taxpayer expenditures-more than
State officials estimate the cost of the plan would be at least double the state's entire current General Fund Budget.
$12 billion a year.Oregon taxpayers simply can't afford this-we Please join us in voting NO on Measure 23.
can't even pay for our current state programs.
The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems urges Associated Oregon Industries(AOI)
you to Vote NO on 23. (This information furnished by Richard M. Butrick, Associated Oregon
(This information furnished by Bruce A. Bishop, Oregon Association of Industries.)
Hospitals and Health Systems.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No., 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
OREGON'S HEALTH INSURANCE AGENTS Measure 23 would put jobs at risk.
RECOMMEND A NO VOTE ON MEASURE 23 Like many Oregon businesses, Oregon's food processors are
We know how rapidly health care costs are rising. We work struggling.The industry faces stiff competition from companies in
with employers all across Oregon to develop health insurance other states and internationally that have much lower operating
packages for their employees. Unfortunately, Measure 23 would costs.Yet processors have struggled to maintain good wages and
make the problem worse,not better. benefits for employees and keep food businesses here.
Measure 23 is too expensive. Measure 23 threatens workers&companies with new taxes.
It sets up an autonomous 15-member board that could virtually Employees in the food industry cannot afford a new. additional
double Oregon's personal income tax rates and impose a payroll
tax of up to 11.5%on all employers.This board could also borrow personal income tax of 8%to finance this new program.Measure
unlimited additional funds through revenue bonds, adding to the 23 would make company costs skyrocket too.Adding a new,addi-
state's debt. tional 11.5%tax onto payroll would force food processors to limit
employment and make it even harder to compete with companies
The same board would set health care benefit levels for all in other states and around the world that don't have this huge
Oregonians and would ration benefits if budgets had to be cost.
reduced. Measure 23 would do nothing to control health care costs.
Measure 23 has no cost controls. Measure 23 would do nothing to control rapidly rising health care
• Virtually any item or service billed by any health care costs. In fact, it would open up unbridled access to all kinds of
provider who is licensed, registered or certified in Oregon health care practitioners, and would use taxpayer money to pay
including herbalists, music therapists and marriage for unlimited services that are hardly essential to basic health,
counselors — would be paid by the state at taxpayer
expense., such as music therapists,herbalists,or marriage counselors.
• Anyone, no matter what illness they have, can move to Oregon's open door policy would invite people to come to Oregon
Oregon from another state and receive automatic coverage. for health care, encouraging those most in need to move here
• People who work in Oregon but live in other states would where they can get care for nothing.
receive total medical coverage.
Health care quality inevitably would suffer.
The members of the Oregon Association of Health Underwriters
ask you to please vote NO on Measure 23. Despite the huge tax increases needed to get the program
running, such an overly generous plan would run low on
Measure 23 would be costly for taxpayers. revenues and be forced to ration care, limit investments in new
State officials estimate Measure 23 would cost at least$12 billion technologies, and lower reimbursements to providers. Many
per year.That's more than twice as much as the state now pays physicians would not want to work under such a government-run
for schools and all other state services combined. system that limits how much they can be paid.
Measure 23 would give too much power to its 15-member Measure 23 would make businesses like food processing less
board.The board could: competitive and put Oregon jobs at risk.
• Nearly double state income tax rates up to 17%,the highest
state income tax rates in the country. Please Vote NO on Measure 23.
• Levy a new 11.5%tax on every employer's total payroll. (This information furnished by Ken Yates, Oregon Food Processors
• Borrow unlimited funds through state revenue bonds. FOODPAC.)
• Ration health care benefits and services.
Vote NO on Measure 23.
(This information furnished by Lori Hendley,President,Oregon Association
of Health Underwriters.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
MEASURE 23 THREATENS OREGON'S A PHYSICIAN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST MEASURE 23.
ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RISKS SCARING
BUSINESSES AWAY FROM OREGON. As a physician I find it painful to see families struggle to get basic
health care.Much as I share the desire for guaranteed access to
Measure 23 would overhaul Oregon's entire health care funding health care for all Oregonians,I can't support an extravagant plan
system and replace it with a new government-run program that like Measure 23 that encourages abuses and costs taxpayers
would pay for all health care services for all Oregonians.To pay billions.
for and manage the massive new health plan, Measure 23 would Measure 23 would give a 15-member board of elected and
invest unique authority in a new board of 15 elected and appointed bureaucrats the power to...
appointed bureaucrats. ...raise income taxes by as much as$25,000 per person;
The Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Board's ...Impose an 11.5%payroll tax on all employers;
powers would include: ...borrow money and put the state in debt;
• Authority to raise too person income tax rates from the ...ration and control health care benefits.
current 9%to 17%,and raise individual taxpayer's income Measure 23 makes no provision for'managing fast=rising health
taxes as much as$25,000 per year; care costs.It proposes to cover all services by all providers to all
• Authority to Impose a new tax of up to 11.50/9 on the Oregonians and all those who move to Oregon for free health
payrolls of every employer in Oregon; care.
• Unlimited authority to borrow money using state revenue
bonds; While the comprehensive coverage would increase demand for
• Authority to raise these taxes and issue revenue bonds services substantially, I worry that many physicians would leave
without voter approval; the state. Doctors in small or solo practices would pay both the
• Authority to operate the program without any limit on higher income taxes and the payroll taxes.Coupled with already
expensive malpractice insurance premiums and low government
administrative costs for the first three years; reimbursement rates, the government-run practice of medicine
• Authority to ration health care services to all Oregonians. would not be very attractive here.
Implementing Measure 23 would be costly. Discouraging doctors, adding substantial new taxes on Oregon
State officials estimated Measure 23 would cost $12.billion per businesses and boosting income taxes – these things are not
year when fully implemented. Measure 23 backers use a study good for Oregon health care or Oregon's economic health.
that says it would cost $20 billion per year. The entire state Measure 23 would put too much authority in the
general fund budget is currently just $6 billion per year, so hands of its board of bureaucrats.
Measure 23 would double or triple the current budget all by itself.
The goal of health care coverage must be achieved in a system
Sharply higher taxes would cripple Oregon's economy. that encourages the best medicine to be practiced and prudently
With Oregon businesses wavering at recession levels and uses public resources to expand coverage to those who other-
Oregon leading the nation in unemployment,adding huge new tax wise don't have access to good care.
bills to businesses and individuals is likely to do serious damage Measure 23 goes too far.Please join me in voting NO on 23.
to Oregon's fragile economy and would be an ineffective way to
expand health care coverage. Dr.Ronald Powell
Citizens for a Sound Economy recommends Family Physician
a NO vote on Measure 23. (This information furnished by Dr.Ronald Powell,Family Physician.)
(This information furnished by R. Russell Walker, Oregon Citizens for a
Sound Economy.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
FIREFIGHTERS OPPOSE MEASURE 23 OREGON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Many of our members provide care daily to Oregonians who are STRONGLY OPPOSES MEASURE 23.
sick or injured.We understand the value of adequate health care Measure 23 would replace the current private health insurance
access and the reality that some Oregonians don't get the basic system in Oregon. It would replace the workers' compensation
health care they need. system, employer-sponsored health plans and government
Measure 23 Adds Crushing Costs programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Worthy as the goal of Measure 23 may be–to provide access to Measure 23 would be extremely expensive.
health care for all Oregonians-the specifics of the measure's Because of its ambitious scope and a lack of cost controls,
crushing costs make it impossible for firefighters to support it. Measure 23 would be extremely expensive to implement. State
Measure 23 vests enormous power in a 15-member board that officials estimate it would cost $12 billion per year when all
would control the care Oregonians get.The measure doesn't limit Oregonians have transitioned to coverage under the plan.
costs,but expands coverage to.everyone of virtually everything. Sponsors of Measure 23 say it would cost even more–$20 billion
per year. Those numbers dwarf the current $6 billion annual
The new board's power to raise taxes also concerns us. Nearly general fund budget for all state programs, including schools,
doubling income tax rates and burdening businesses with a new prisons, health care, higher education, public safety and much
11.5%payroll tax are terrible for the economy here and make it more.
more difficult for other public services,like schools,police and fire Taxes to pay for Measure 23 would be huge.
services, to get public support for additional funds they might
need.The measure will also impose an additional income tax of Measure 23 would give exceptional authority to a 15-member
up to 8%on all Oregon employees including firefighters, nurses board of bureaucrats to boost state income taxes,impose payroll
and other working families. taxes and borrow without limits. The board of elected and
We think Measure 23 aims at the right problem but offers the appointed officials would be able to raise income taxes from a top
wrong solution. rate of 9%today to 17%,and raise taxes on individuals as much
as$25,000.It could impose a payroll tax on all employers of up to
Oregon Firefighters urge you to Vote NO on 23. 11.5%.It could issue revenue bonds to borrow money by putting
the state in debt.
(This information furnished by Bob Livingston,Oregon State Fire Fighters
Council.) The board-could raise these Jaxes and issue bonds without voter
approval if Measure 23 passes.
Replacing Oregon's workers'compensation
system would be worrisome.
Measure 23's replacement of Oregon's workers' compensation
would be troubling. It would make insurers' ability to manage
claims ineffective, reduce worker safety incentives and increase
workplace injury costs substantially. Oregon's substantial
improvements in its workers'compensation system over the last
decade would be lost.
Measure 23 would do serious damage to Oregon's fragile
economy and would be ineffective way to expand health care
coverage.
Oregon Business Association recommends
a NO vote on Measure 23.
(This information furnished by Lynn Lundquist, President, Oregon
Business Association.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 23 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
MEASURE 23 WOULD PUT OREGON JOBS AT RISK.
Nobody can argue with the goal of guaranteeing every Oregonian
access the basic health care they need. But Measure 23 would
threaten the health of Oregon's already weak economy,and the
unrestrained health care benefits it offers would be far too costly
for Oregon employers and taxpayers to bear.
Business would face new payroll taxes.
Our business would face a new tax of 11.5%of our total payroll.
Our employees would face a near doubling of their income tax
rates and increases as much as $25,000 per year. Measure 23
replaces Oregon's highly regarded workers'compensation system,
disrupting our insurer's ability to manage claims effectively, and
reducing workplace safety incentives.It's likely to return Oregon
to the inappropriate, inadequate and excessive treatments for
injured workers that plagued our workers'compensation before
reforms were implemented more than a decade ago.
Measure 23 does nothing to control health care costs.
Measure 23 does nothing to control medical costs that are rising
twice as fast as inflation. Instead it offers a wide-open coverage
plan that pays for virtually any treatment by any licensed
providers on any Oregon resident. It goes far beyond essential
health care to include music therapists and marriage counselors.
It invites those from around the country who can't afford the
health care they want to move to Oregon where they can all they
want for free.
Measure 23 will cost billions to implement.
State estimates say the cost when all Oregonians fall under its
coverage will exceed$12 billion per year.Backers of Measure 23
estimate it will cost as much as$20 billion per year to implement.
Vote NO on Measure 23.
(This information furnished by John Thomas, CLU, ChFC, MSF.S, CFP,
President,Pacific Benefit Consultants.)
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Measure No. 24
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General to: 1) provide the public access to low-cost full or partial
Election, November 5,2002. upper or lower dentures and 2) maintain any mutually
agreeable business or professional association with dentists
for the benefit of the public.
BALLOT TITLE'LE Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1.ORS 680.500 is amended to read:
680.500.As used in ORS 680.500 to 680.572,unless the context
h �*k requires otherwise:
MUM �'
� (1) "Board" means the policy-making body known as the State
Board of Denture Technology.
Q � f, (2) "Denture"means any removable full and/or partial upper or
+�Y �1 M t�-� lower prosthetic dental appliance to be worn in the human mouth
) 4 to replace any missing natural teeth.
(3)"Denturist"means a person licensed under ORS 680.500 to
680.572 to engage in the practice of denture technology and who
T h is authorized within their scope of practice to provide to the
cif�r t� t
4 it 064 public full or partial upper or lower dentures to be worn in the
l
all
human mouth.
d� ��? ttw � � (4)"Health Licensing Office"means the agency of oversight.
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(5)"Practice of denture technology"means:
t R � (a) Constructing, repairing, relining, reproducing, duplicating,
supplying, fitting or altering any denture in respect of which a
service is performed under paragraph (b)of this subsection;and
tee# tr P t t'
(b) The taking of impressions, bite registrations, try-ins, and
a insertions of or in any part of the human oral cavity for any of the
y purposes listed in paragraph(a)of this subsection.
� � SECTION 2.Section 3 of this Act is added to and made a part
of ORS 680.500 to 680.572.
SECTION 1 A dentist, as defined in ORS 679.010, and a
jste�46,vq',, „ denturist may cooperate and maintain any business or pro-
aq fessional as that is mutually agreeable with each
being responsible for their respective area of expertise.
r f� rCEIt tip g NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
2
IM,' -' italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
TEXT OF MEASURE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Relating to denture technology; creating new provisions; and Ballot Measure 24 changes current law to allow licensed dentur-
amending ORS 680.500,680.510,680.515 and 680.545. ists to install removable upper and lower partial dentures to
replace missing natural teeth.Current law allows licensed dentur-
Whereas: Since the passage of the Oregon Denturist ists to install only removable upper and lower full dentures.
Initiative of 1978,Oregon seniors have had the opportunity This measure also allows licensed denturists and dentists to
to go to licensed independent denturists to purchase their cooperate in and maintain mutually agreeable business and pro-
dentures; fessional associations in which each professional is responsible
Whereas:Oregon seniors and other denture consumers have for their treatment.
paid a far greater prices to purchase dentures from a dentist
then from a denturist; Committee Members: Appointed By:
Whereas: Oregon licensed denturists are not currently Jim Davis Chief Petitioners
allowed to provide partial dentures directly to the public; Ken Holden Chief Petitioners
Jane Myers' Secretary of State
Whereas: Oregon dentists and denturists are not currently Dr.Larry Over" Secretary of State
allowed to maintain any cooperative business or professional Phyllis Rand Members of the Committee
association based on their respective areas of expertise;
'Member dissents(does not concur with explanatory statement)
Whereas:Many lower and middle-income seniors and other
low-income consumers are having great difficulty affording (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
partial dentures; ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
Whereas: Denturists in neighboring Washington state,
Montana,and all of Canada have been successfully dlspens
ing partial dentures to public without any major problems for
years;and
Whereas:Oregon licensed denturists should have the right
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 24 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
LEGISLATORS URGE SUPPORT FOR MEASURE 24 Measure 24 Give Consumers More Options
We the undersigned legislators urge our fellow Oregonians to for Quality Denture Care
vote yes on Measure 24,which allows Oregon consumers access Measure 24,the Consumer Denture Care Act is co-sponsored by
to a licensed denturist for the complete range of denture services, Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens, United Seniors of
including both a full&pd a partial denture. Oregon, and the Oregon State Denturist Association. It allows
Efforts to pass this issue through the legislative process, have Oregonians direct access to a licensed denturist for the complete
been thwarted during the past 4 sessions, requiring senior and range of dental prosthetics, including both a full and partial den-
consumer advocates to turn to the initiative process.Measure 24 lure.It will also give denturists and dentists the ability enter into
has strong support among Oregon legislators and consumer, mutually beneficial business associations, providing denture
senior and disability groups. patients with quick and easy access to all of the dental services
they need.
Denture patients have the right to choose where they receive The most significant change that Measure 24 will make to
important denture care services.Yet,current law only allows con- current Oregon law is to allow denturists to work directly
sumers to purchase a full upper or lower denture from a denturist. with patients to provide.them with partial upper or lower den-
The consumer who goes to a dentist to be fitted with a denture is tures.Although trained to design, make and fit partials, Oregon
frequently paying a third more.In most cases the dentist has his denturists are now limited to providing only full upper or lower
dentures made at his dental lab or by a licensed denturist being dentures to their patients.
used as a lab.
There is no good reason why consumers seeking partial In Washington State; Montana, and throughout Canada and
Europe,denturists safely and economically provide their patients
dentures should not have the option of going directly n the one
professional trained and licensed in Oregon specifically to make With partial dentures. Where partials are part of the denturist
dentures. scope of practice, there have been no reported health-related
problems,few complaints and strong consumer support.
We look with interest to our neighboring state of Washington The denturist profession began in Oregon in 1978 as a result of
which has a successful denturist program that was modeled after an overwhelmingly passage through the initiative petition process.
the one in Oregon.There is one exception,however–they can do Oregon's denturist program was the first of its kind in the nation
partial dentures, and have been doing so since 1994 without and is recognized as being one of the most successful now in
problems,following a trend established in Canada and Europe. operation. Governed by the State Board of Denture Technology,
Oregon's licensed denturists have a long and successful more than 110 denturists are currently licensed throughout
record of providing professional service to a mostly senior Oregon to provide full upper and lower dentures directly to the
and low-income clientele. Consumers, both young and old, public.Oregon denturists have a superior record of consumer
deserve the right to choose where they go for their denture service.
care. Please vote yes and support the Consumer Denture please vote to improve consumer access to quality,afford-
Care Act,Measure 24. able denture care.Vote yes on Measure 24.
Senator Rick Metsger Oregon State Denturists Association,Chief Sponsor
Senator Cliff Trow Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens,Chief Sponsor
Representative Gardner
Representative Mark Hass United Seniors of Oregon,Chief Sponsor
Representative Kurt Schrader (This information furnished by Jim Davis, Oregon State Denturist
Representative Max Williams Association, United Seniors of Oregon, Oregon State Council of Senior
(This information furnished by Rep.Kurt Schrader, State Representative Citizens.)
Dan Gardner, State Rep.Steve March, State Representative Mark Hass,
Sen.Cliff Trow,Rep.Max Williams,Sen.Rick Metsger.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 24 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
OREGON DENTURISTS ARE THE MOST QUALIFIED SENIOR ADVOCATES SUPPORT MEASURE 24
PROFESSIONALS TO MAKE DENTURES The Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens,United Seniors
Oregon denturists are fully trained to design,create and fit of Oregon, Gray Panthers, and Advocacy Coalition for
patients with partial dentures. They can now legally repair, Seniors and People with Disabilities enthusiastically join
reline, design and manufacture partial dentures as a laboratory with other senior,disability and consumer groups to express
service to dentists.In fact,before receiving their licenses,many of our strong support for Measure 24,which allows Oregon's
Oregon's licensed denturists spent decades as dental laboratory licensed denturists to fabricate partial dentures as a part of
technicians. their scope of practice.
Oregon's state licensed denturists have dedicated them- Oregon's Denturists are the only professionals trained and
selves for more than 20 years to serving Oregonians with licensed specifically to fabricate and provide dentures to the
quality, affordable dentures. Oregonians have enjoyed this public. Dentists have surprisingly little practical experience in
community-based option with full dentures and now they deserve denture technology and most often use a dental lab to have
the same options with partial dentures. dentures made for their patients.
Measure 24 also allows denturists and dentists to join in cooper- Oregon's denturist profession was created by the overwhelming
ative business ventures.Such business alliances have proven to victory of a public initiative in 1978.Governed by the State Board
be mutually beneficial in the past and there certainly is no reason of Denture Technology, Oregon's denturist profession is consid-
to limit efforts that create more cooperation within the dental ered one of the most successful and effective in the nation.
community and better service for consumers. Denturists currently licensed in Oregon are able to provide
Although denturists and dentists have voiced an interest in quality dentures to the public for far less than consumers
developing strong,collaborative relationships,current Oregon law would pay through a dentist and the dental labs they use.
places restrictions on the ability of these professionals to enter Oregon denturists have a superior record serving tens of thou-
into a mutually beneficial business arrangement.This results in sands of senior and low-income patients over the past 22 years.
unnecessary delays,additional expense and compromises in the Oregon denturists are allowed to provide full dentures to their
quality dental services that patients receive. patients, but not partial dentures. Partials have been part of the
Since the dental and denturist professions are highly interrelated, denturist practice in parts of the US, including Washington State
it makes sense to create a seamless service environment.Such and Montana, and throughout Canada. In each of the areas
business alliances have been proven to improve service quality where the development of partials is allowed as part of the
and patient satisfaction. denturist scope of practice, there have been no problems, few
Measure 24 represents simple change in Oregon law that will complaints,and strong consumer support.
greatly benefit the dental health consumers by providing a Many Oregon,seniors are now forced to live with holes in their
considerable cost savings on partial dentures. Please vote yes mouths because they cannot afford to buy a partial through a
on Measure'24 and support a person's right to choose. dentist. Oregon seniors need to have access to denturists for
Oregon State Denturists Association,Chief Sponsor partial dentures.
Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens,Chief Sponsor We urge voters to support Measure 24.
United Seniors of Oregon,Chief Sponsor Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens
(This information furnished by Jim Davis, Oregon State Denturist United Seniors of Oregon
Association, Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens, United Seniors of Portland Gray Panthers
Oregon.) Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and People with Disabilities
(This information furnished by Jim Davis, Portland Gray Panthers, United
Seniors of Oregon, Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and People with
Disabilities,Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens.)
(This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.) (This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No 24 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
BALLOT MEASURE 24 IS NOT JUST A"SENIOR"ISSUE IT'S ABOUT FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Consider this situation–A thirty-something person has a job as a As an American consumer I should have the right to choose who
waiter or waitress at a nice restaurant.Their pay is low,but with to go to for my dental needs.If one of my teeth needs repair,I can
tips, they make a fairly good living. Unfortunately, their health choose from among all of the dentists in my area.If I need a new
insurance coverage is limited,and does not include dental care. denture I can choose either a dentists or a denturist to be my
Driving home one evening, this person is involved in an auto- provider.But my choice is not so free where partial dentures are
mobile accident,and a front tooth is knocked out.If they don't get concerned. The law now prevents Oregon denturists from
the tooth replaced,their job is in jeopardy, and so is their future. providing partials to willing patients. Dentists in this state have
They have some savings, but not enough to cover the cost of a an unjustifiable monopoly on partial denture services, and that's
not right.
partial from a dentist.
In Oregon,this person has two options–raise the money and go Why should it be that Oregon denturists cannot provide partials
to a dentist or go without.It shouldn't be this way,and it doesn't to their patients as their colleagues in Washington can. Is it
have to: because they are not trained as well?No,that's not it.Oregon and
Washington denturists receive comparable training in order to get
Ballot Measure 24 will allow Oregon's licensed denturists to their licenses.In fact,an Oregon denturist can now get a license,
provide people with partial dentures at substantially less than in Washington and immediately begin providing partials to their
a dentist.Denturists are trained and qualified to do this work,and patients with their current qualifications.
in Washington,have been doing it for satisfied customers for over Our economic system is built on the ideal of competition. If the
six years. quality of a good or service is comparable between suppliers a
Citizens should have access to every option available to them for consumer should be able to freely choose from among all
quality dental care. In Washington,they do.In Oregon,the story providers. Unnecessarily restricting competition increases costs
is different.Let's correct this fault in our healthcare system.-Vote and does nothing to improve service.
yes on Ballot Measure 24. Support affordable, accessible dental services In Oregon.
Phil Dreyer Support Ballot Measure 24.
Portland Gray Panthers George and Irene Starr
(This information furnished by Phil Dreyer,Portland Gray Panthers.) Oregon Consumer League
(This information furnished by George Starr,Irene Starr,Oregon Consumer
League,Portland Gray Panthers.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 24 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
SENIORS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO STRUGGLE REDUCE HEALTH CARE COSTSI
TO ACCESS DENTURE CARE SERVICES Oregonians have a rare opportunity to both improve healthcare
Those in need of a partial denture, either for the first time or as services and reduce healthcare costs at the same time. By
a replacement, are now required by law to go to a dentist. For supporting Ballot Measure 24, you will allow Oregon's licensed
first-time partials, dentists do all of the necessary preparatory denturists to provide partial denture services directly to their
work, including diagnosis,general examinations,extractions and patients.This will improve access to healthcare by increasing the
cleaning. For either first-time or replacement partials the dentist number of qualified professionals who can provide this service.
then takes an impression for the partial and sends it to a dental You will also reduce healthcare costs,because denture services
laboratory along with written instructions and documentation, from a denturist can be as much as 40%less than if received from
The lab reads the instructions,reviews documentation,selects a a dentist.
design application and creates a partial.The partial is returned to Denturists are skilled professionals,trained to design and manu-
the dentist who installs It into the patient's mouth. Oftentimes facture both full and partial dentures.They have an advantage
adjustments and modifications are required, so the partial is over dentists in this regard.Dentists rely on dental laboratories to
returned to the lab, modified, and returned to the dentist. The make and frequently design the replacement teeth their patients
patient returns to the dentist for another,hopefully final fitting.It is will wear.
not unusual for this process to take one to two months from the Denturists are:
time of the first impression and three or more appointments. Skilled professionals who must take required education
There is no need for a person to unnecessarily struggle through from an accredited college before qualifying to practice in
this time-consuming process. Oregon.
If a denturist is allowed to provide partial dentures directly to their • Rigorously tested on their knowledge of oral health and
patient,the procedure will be simplified.Dentists will continue to their practical ability to make replacement teeth before they
do all preparatory work involving live teeth.Denturists will not be are allow to practice in Oregon.
involved in any alteration of live tooth structure,which is the area • Licensed and regulated by the state through the Health
of dentist expertise.But rather than sending impressions to a den- Licensing Office.
tal lab,denturists will work directly with the patients to design and • Required to receive an average of 10 hours of continuing
create the best-fitting partial denture.They will also be able to education each year.
make subsequent adjustments and modifications. • Experienced,with a track record of providing Oregonians
Ultimately,the process is simplified and patients save both with quality dental services for more than twenty years.
time and money.Please support Measure 24. Denturists have demonstrated that they are qualified to provide
Oregon State Denturist Association replacement teeth directly to their patients. Oregon law now
Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens unnecessarily prevents them from providing partial dentures.You
can right this wrong.
(This information furnished by Jim Davis,Oregon State Council of Senior Do your part to control healthcare costs and Improve access
Citizens,Oregon State Denturist Association.) to needed services by voting yes on Ballot Measure 24!
Phil Dahl, Licensed:Denturist
President,Oregon State Denturist Association
(This information furnished by Phil Dahl, Oregon State Denturist
Association.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Measure No. 24 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
FOLKS HAVE IT BETTER IN WASHINGTON IT'S NOT YOUR PROBLEM
I am a licensed denturist in Oregon and Washington.Since 1996, Why should you care about partials?You have all of your own
I have provided a number of partial dentures for my patients in teeth and are doing just fine,thank you.You should care because
Washington.They have been happy with the products and ser- someone you know probably wears a partial right now.Maybe it's
vices I provide and have saved about 40%over what a dentist a parent,or an aunt or uncle. It could be a cousin, neighbor or a
might have charged them. good friend.Do you think it's fair that people who you know and
Many of my patients have both a partial denture and a full upper care about are forced to go to one source for partials made by a
or lower denture.They are better served because I can make third party and pay nearly twice as much in the process.
both for them.I would be far less effective at providing them with Oregon denturists have the skill and expertise to effectively make
a good full denture if I had to make it to work with a worn out or and fit partial dentures for their patients.They have been doing it
poorly made partial that came from someone else.They wouldn't in Washington, Montana,Arizona, Canada and Europe for many
be happy,and neither would I. years with as much if not more success than dentists. If it were
People deserve the best possible dental services they can find. your parent, relative or,friend,wouldn't you want them to have a
Allowing Oregon denturists to provide both full and partial choice as to who they see to get the care they need?
dentures to their patients gives them more options to choose I hear this every week from my patients who find themselves in
from.Support a patient's right to choose where they get their need of a partial denture.In most cases I have been providing for
dental care.Support Ballot Measure 24. their full denture needs for many years. When a single tooth
Jana Moga,Licensed Denturist needs to be replaced they naturally think that I can do that for
State of Oregon and State of Washington them as well.If I practiced in Washington. I could.But in Oregon,
I can't. Partial denture services are available in Oregon exclu-
(This information furnished by Jana Moga.) sively through a dentist.
I have the training and practical ability to make and fit partial
dentures. My patients like the work I have done for them and
want me to continue to provide for their replacement tooth needs.
This unnecessary restriction to my ability to serve my patients not
only costs them more, it increases the time required to get the
partial they need.
Help me to help my patients have the right to choose.Vote Yes on
Ballot Measure 24.
Tad Burzynski,
Licensed Denturist,
Bend,Oregon
(This information furnished by Tad Burzynski.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure `No. 24 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
SAVE MONEY ON DENTAL CARE SENIORS AND CONSUMERS SHOULD SUPPORT
While you must go to a dentist for most dental needs, such is BALLOT MEASURE 24
not the case for denture wearers.Consumers can go to either a It Gives You A Choice and Saves You Money
dentist or a denturist. it's their choice. But not so with partial
dentures.Oregon law gives dentists a stranglehold on this busi- We think that those paying for their own dental care should have
ness,and it is the consumer,insurance carrier and YOU,through access to providers who are both qualified and affordable.That's
higher insurance premiums that pays the price. why we endorse Measure 24,The Consumer Denture Care Act.
Studies show that dentists charge more for their services than Consider these facts about Oregon denturists:
most denturists–sometimes a lot more. Because the dentist is
not the one who actually makes dentures it usually also takes They are trained to make partials.Those who also prac-
longer for a patient to get their denture.This often translates into tics In Washington already make partials for patients in
the inconvenience of additional appointments that your insurance that state.
company pays for. I They work with dentists in their communities right now,
The cost of dental care can put comprehensive dental care out of providing full upper and lower dentures to their patients.
range for many of Oregon's poor and middle class patients.As a They consistently save patients more than 400/6 from
result,many lose teeth and cannot afford a dentist's fees for par- what a dentist will would charge for the some thing.
tial and whole dentures.Losing teeth and lacking an appropriate
denture can put a person's entire health at risk.Consumers.must For more than six years,Washington's seniors have been able to
have a less expensive alternative. choose between a dentist and a denturist for all of their full and
partial denture needs.We believe that Oregon seniors should
Do your part to keep the cost of dental services to yourself and have that choice too!Measure 24 will give them that choice.
your insurance company down, which means lower premium
payments to you, by supporting effective, cost saving options In Oregon,the choice isn't between and dentist and a den-
such as denturists.That's what Ballot Measure 24 provides–an turist–It's between a dentist and not having a partial at all.
economical alternative for partial denture services.I urge you to So those who can't afford the high prices a dentist charges go
vote Yes on Ballot Measure 24. around with missing teeth.Measure 24 will help seniors fill those
Jason Reynolds,Executive Director spaces with an affordable replacement tooth.
Oregon Consumer League It makes no sense that denturists almost everywhere else in the
world can make partial dentures for their patients,but they can't
(This information furnished by Jason Reynolds, Oregon Consumer here in Oregon.
League.)
Do the sensible thing...Vote"YES"on Measure 24
Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens
United Seniors of Oregon
Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and People with Disabilities
Portland Gray Panthers
Oregon Consumer League
Campaign for Patient Rights
(This information furnished by Jason Reynolds,Oregon Consumer League;
Jim Davis,Campaign for Patient Rights,Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and
People with Disabilities, United Seniors of Oregon,Oregon State Council
of Senior Citizens,Portland Gray Panthers.)
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse- The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorse-
ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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,Measure No. 24 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
We do not agree with the explanatory statement because we
think it is unfair to leave out the fact that nothing in the measure
guarantees that the patient is going to get a diagnosis or discus-
sion of all treatment options before the denturist"installs"a partial
removable denture.
The measure's language that authorizes dentists and licensed
denturists to maintain mutually agreeable business associations
is misleading to the conclusion that a dentists is always involved
in the patient's care.There is nothing that requires this important
patient protection. The proponents refused to put this into the
explanatory statement,so we add it here:
Passage of this measure would allow the individual to seek care
for removable partial dentures without seeing a dentist for diag-
nosis or advice about other treatment options.
Passage would allow the licensed denturist to act alone to plan
the treatment as well as fabricate the removable partial denture
without a complete diagnosis or regard for the patient's overall
health.
This is important because partial removable dentures incorporate
a patient's natural teeth. Before a partial removable denture is
attached, the patient deserves to be thoroughly informed about
the health of these teeth and his or her entire oral condition.It is
important that the patient is offered all treatment options which
are based on this complete diagnosis.Advanced academic and
clinical education of the dentists qualifies them as the best indi-
viduals to provide this comprehensive service.Denturists are not
trained in the diagnosis or treatment of tooth and gum conditions.
If you believe that the patient is guaranteed to save money by
going to the denturist,consider whether it is likely to be true that
all denturists will do it for less than all dentists,and whether it is a
good trade-off for severely limited choices and lack of a full
diagnosis which may compromise total dental health and patient "
satisfaction.
(This information furnished by Jane Myers,Director of Government Affairs,
Oregon Dental Association.)
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ment by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the
accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
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Measure No. 25
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General in calendar year 2003,the commissioner shall calculate an
Election, November 5,2002., adjustmdnt of the wage amount specified in subsection(1)
of this section based upon the increase (if any) from
August of the preceding year to August of the year in
BALLOT TITLE which the calculation is made in the U.S. City Average
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All
Items as prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
United States Department of Labor or its successor.
�flllYltMjIlNItI� lhAfii �Q0 (c)The wage amount established under this subsection
lf��WIA' M'f shall:
(A)Be rounded to the nearest five cents;and
(B) Become effective as the new Oregon minimum
wage, replacing the dollar figure specified in
ORS 653.025(1), on January 1 of the following
r year.
l �
% Section 2.ORS 653.040 is amended to read:
► t 653.40. The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and
y Industries, in addition to the commissioner's other
� Powers,may:
y �fte `' (1) Investigate and ascertain the wages of persons
�P � � � employed in any occupation or place of employ-
t� �� to$Ei t30 for Galen- ment in the state.
grt, Klvagqpol WcI (2) Require'from an employer statements, including
sworn statements, with respect to wages, hours,
MN
al tl F t�1a�for names and addresses and such other information
ark tfter� � pertaining to the employer's employees or their 00 �rturnersvt All' employment as the commissioner considers neces
sary to carry out ORS 653.010 to 653.261.
Wme��t � � �'° (3) Make such rules as the commissioner considers
aft+ y #f f01ii+cXrg.
appropriate to carry out the purposes of ORS
653.010 to 653.261, or necessary to prevent the
' circumvention or evasion of ORS 653.010 to
cif fr�tll ctuicf re}tt►f 653.261 and to establish and safeguard the
f � e �,� iitOf34,r
tt�dr
Art ��Ott in minimum wage rates[sett provided for under ORS
653.010 to 653.261.
# C � 7i+, !�f '0 Irt?i #"csn; if any part of this statute is held to be unconstitutional under
v ►tr � the• the state or federal constitution, the remaining parts shall
�e diffef� t not be affected,and shall remain in full force and effect.
h � rit� l�'C at NOTE: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic)type indicates deletions or comments.
r
TEXT OF MEASURE
The Minimum Wage Inflation Adjustment Act
Be It Enacted By the People of the State of Oregon:
Section 1.ORS 653.025 is amended to read:
653.025.(1)Except as provided by ORS 652.020 and the rules of
the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries issued
under ORS 653.030 and 653.261,for each hour of work time that
the employee is gainfully employed, no employer shall employ or
agree to employ any employee at wages computed at a rate lower
than:
(1) For calendar year 1997,$5.50
(2) For calendar year 1998,$6.00
(3)For calendar years after December 31, 1998, and before
January 1,2003,$6.50.
(4)For calendar year 2003,$6.90.
(5)For calendar years after 2003, a rate adjusted for
inflation.
(2)(a)The Oregon minimum wage shall be adjusted annu-
ally for inflation,as provided in subsection(2)(b)below.
(b)No later than September 30 of each year,beginning
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Measure No. 25
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Ballot Measure 25 amends Oregon statutes to increase the
state minimum hourly wage to$6.90 for calendar year 2003.For
calendar year 2004 and beyond,the measure requires the mini-
mum hourly wage to be adjusted annually for inflation.
Under current state law,the state minimum hourly wage is set
at$6.50.Current law does not adjust the minimum hourly wage
for inflation.
Ballot Measure 25 requires the Commissioner of the Bureau of
Labor-and Industries to calculate the adjustment to the minimum
hourly wage each September.The adjustment is based on any
increase during the previous 12 months in the U.S.City Average
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items.The.
measure requires the adjusted minimum hourly wage amount to
be rounded to the nearest five cents and to take effect on January
1 of the year following the adjustment.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Representative Dan Gardner Chief Petitioners
Representative Diane Rosenbaum Chief Petitioners
Julie Brandis Secretary of State
Bill Perry Secretary of State
Ron Chastain Members of the Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
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Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 25! Please Vote Yes on Measure 25
Who are Oregon's minimum waae earners? It's tough to survive on$6.50 an hour.
Minimum wage workers care for our elders as health aides. I used to make more money, but lost my job after there was a
They watch over our children in day care centers.They pick company management change.
our food from'the fields and serve it to us in restaurants. Living On$1040 a Month
Today, full time minimum wage earners make just $13,500 per Between rent,utilities,car and insurance payments,food,gas and
year. Many people are supporting families and have to rely on basic essentials for my children,we have a hard time making ends
food banks and government assistance. meet.It adds up so fast.
According to the Oregon Center for Public Policy, most 1 Am Not Alone.
minimum wage workers are women (60%), most are 20 or I am like thousands of other working moms,struggling every day
older(73%),and many are single parents(25%). to manage work,childcare and put food on the table.I don't want
Measure 25 gives you, the voter, a chance to raise the Oregon a handout.I want to make my own way...for a wage that is enough
minimum wage to$6.90 per hour in January of 2003 and provide to take care of my family.
an annual cost of living increase in future years. Increasing Cost of Living
The average minimum wage worker is not a teenager living Providing an annual cost of living adjustment helps.Food costs go
at home. ' up,rent has increased and utility bills just continue to grow.
With more and more adults working in low-wage jobs, we are Wages,Not Welfare
quickly realizing this is not a livable wage.People working full-time Oregon's minimum wage.workers need a raise.Ask yourself thi
should not struggle to buy food and pay rent. question:Could you and your family survive on$1,040 a month?
I can tell you from my own personal experience that it is nearly
More than 100,000 low-wage workers in Oregon haven't impossible.
had a raise since voters'overwhelmingly approved the last Let's give Oregon's minimum wage workers a fighting chance to
minimum wage increase in 1996. make ends meet.
Voters can provide Oregon's lowest paid workers a modest raise. Please,join me in voting yes on Measure 25.
You can help families who are struggling to escape poverty.
No one who works full-time should live in poverty. Thank you,
Sincerely, Sylvia Lokey
State Representative Diane Rosenbaum (This information furnished by Sylvia A.Lokey.)
Labor Commissioner-Elect Dan Gardner
(This information furnished by State Rep.Diane Rosenbaum.)
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Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR - ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Oregon Catholic Conference Supports Measure 25 1 am the program developer for the Poverty Action Team and
To Raise The Minimum Wage work at the Oregon Food Bank as a policy advocate.
In the hope that voters find our social teaching helpful, the THE PEOPLE i ADVOCA E Firm:
Oregon Catholic Conference shares its perspective on the We're talking about adults working full time to put food on the
minimum wage. table. Make no mistake, the stereotype of teenagers earning
Work has a special place in Catholic social thought:it is more minimum wage has passed our society by.
than just a job,it is a reflection of our human dignity,and a way to Many are single mothers struggling to make ends meet.Imagine
contribute to the common good.Most important,it is the ordinary raising a family on less than$13,500 a year.
way people meet their material needs and community obligations. I also find many two-parent households working temporary jobs
In Catholic teaching,the principle of a living wage is integral to fighting to get as many hours of work possible. Many minimum
our understanding of human work.Wages must be adequate for wage employers hire part-time and these families work less than
workers to provide for themselves and their family in dignity. a 40-hour workweek.
While the minimum wage is not a living wage,the Church has THE JOBS THEY DO:
supported increasing the minimum wage over the decades.The Many are working at child-care centers while others baby-sit out
minimum wage needs to be raised to help restore its purchasing of their homes. From certified nurses assistants in elder care
power,not just for the goods and services one can buy,but for the centers with no benefits to service sector jobs like fast food, it is
self-esteem and self-worth it affords the individual. a tough way to make a living.
The Oregon Catholic Conference urges Oregon's voters to vote THE PLACE THEY WANT TO BE:
"Yes"on Measure 25 to raise the minimum wage. They want more education and training so they can get better
paying jobs. Right now, minimum wage earners are making
(This information furnished by Robert J. Castagna, Oregon Catholic decisions based on necessities.
Conference.)
No one wants to be a crisis away from being homeless. I
know because five years ago, I was a single parent attending
college on a scholarship and earning the minimum wage.
Even with college tuition paid, Section 8 housing, food stamps
and subsidized day-care, it was nearly impossible to meet my
family's basic needs.
Heat QS eat...
Medication Qr clothing...
School supplies x lunch money.
Today, I am proud to have earned a Bachelors and Masters
degree from Portland State University.
I know first-hand the value of a paycheck based on my
experiences as a single parent receiving public benefits and
my life as an advocate.
Join me in supporting this sensible minimum wage increase.
Oregon's lowest paid workers haven't received a minimum wage
increase in four years.That's too long.
Please vote`Yes'on Measure 25.
Cassandra Garrison
Poverty Action Team
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. Measure No. .25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
A message from Gene Pronovost,President Let's just be fair.
United Food&Commercial Workers,Local 555
That should be the bottom line in any debate about Oregon's
I'm privileged to represent over 22,000 working Oregonians in minimum wage. Unfortunately, the minimum wage debate often
industries from retail sales,healthcare,food processing,garment becomes a game of political football. But that shouldn't be the
and boot making, warehouses, hair care providers, law offices, case for our most economically-challenged workers.
web design,and numerous other professions. Ballot Measure 25 will fix the process.
Our top priority is fair and reasonable wages. Measure 25 does two things. First, it bumps up the current
Not just for the men and women of Local 555, but that all minimum wage to$6.90 per hour.Do the math.No one is going
Oregonians receive fair compensation for an honest day's work. to get rich at$6.90 per hour,but it will be a welcome addition to
Oregonians working full-time should not have to rely on families struggling to make ends meet.
public support.Welfare checks,food boxes and reliance on state Measure 25 also includes a cost of living trigger that will annu-
health care are all too common when a family wage-earner is ally increase Oregon's minimum wage relative to the Consumer
making the minimum wage. Price Index.That's something we have needed all along.
Think about it. In relative terms, Oregonians working for the minimum wage
Full time work for only$1,040 a month. make less money today than they did in the 1970s.That's just not
That's less than$13,500 a year! right. But again, under our current system of"catch when catch
Could you live on that? It gets pretty tough after paying rent or a can,"modifying the minimum wage becomes political football,with
mort a e,food,clothing, the wage-earners the players left on the sideline.
g g g,gas,car insurance(don't even consider
a vehicle breakdown), water utilities and the electric bill. Nearly Measure 25 fixes that problem;and takes the issue out of the
every penny is eaten up by necessities. political arena.
Many of these people haven't received a raise since 1999. Who are minimum wage earners?Opponents to Measure 25
Passing Measure 25 provides a modest wage increase for the will tell you most minimum wage workers are teens in their first
lowest wage earners. jobs.
I urge all Oregonians to support increasing the But that's not true.
minimum wage because people working full-time Almost 6 out of 10 minimum wage earners are women.
shouldn't end up on public assistance. Moreover, 25 percent of all minimum wage earners are single
Vote Yes on Measure 25 mothers,many of whom work full-time but still depend on charita-
(This information furnished by Gene Pronovosf.) ble agencies to help feed their families.
And while there are some young workers in the fast food
industry, there are thousands upon thousands of Oregonians
earning minimum wage who either care for our children or care
for our elderly.These are some of the most important jobs in our
society, and it's a shame that people working them struggle to
stay above the poverty line.
Let's be fair.Vote"Yes"on Ballot Measure 25.
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County and Municipal Employees(AFSCME).)
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Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
The Coalition to Raise the Minimum Wage represents a diverse A Message from Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
cross-section of Oregonians.
Support working Oregonians
We believe those working full-time should not live in poverty. Everyday in Oregon, more and more working Oregonians are
Minimum wage earners are nursing home assistants and child- relying on emergency food boxes, food stamps, and other
care workers.They work for large and small businesses.While supports to survive. Many of these working Oregonians hold
many are single parents, increasingly we find two parent house- minimum and low-wage jobs.These working Oregonians,many of
holds struggling to make ends meet. whom are immigrants,women,elders,youth and people of color;
All to often,these hard-working people have to seek out charitable provide essential services in our society such as healthcare,
assistance or welfare. Remember, $13,500 a year only goes so public safety,and food services.
far. No one working full-time should be forced to live in poverty due to
Please join us in voting'Yes'on Measure 25. low wages.
COALITION TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE Cost of living outpaces wages
AFSCME Local 3336 For low-wage workers,a disproportionate amount of their income
American Federation of Teachers–Oregon goes toward cost of living expenses.Wages have not kept up with
Better People the cost of living. Living expenses such as housing, healthcare,
Campaign for Patient Rights and food have far outpaced wage levels for working families.
Cement Masons Local 555 During the nineties, Oregon's median hourly wage grew twenty-
Coalition for a Livable Future two percent.Median rent, however,increased from$345 to$500
Columbia Pacific Building Trades Council a month or an increase of forty-five percent. Home prices rose
Committee in Solidarity with Central American People,Eugene twice that of income during the nineties. Over 100,000
Communications Workers of America,Local 7901 Oregonians are on the Oregon Health Plan.An estimate of over
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon 423,000 Oregonians, many of them working families,are without
Harlequin Beads&Jewelry, Inc. health insurance. The poor spend nineteen percent of their
Human Services Coalition of Oregon(HSCO) income on healthcare compared to three percent in wealthier
Laborers Local 483 households.Oregon is the hungriest state in the nation according
National Council of Jewish Women, Portland Section to the U.S.Dept,of Agriculture,About 74,000 working Oregonians
Northwest Oregon Labor Council,AFL-CIO are food insecure, not including the many unemployed
Oregon Action Oregonians due to the recession.
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon AFSCME,Council 75 Minimum wage increase honors working Oregonians
Oregon Education Association Raising the minimum wage from $6.50 to $6.90 an hour would
Oregon Food Bank increase the annual earning to $14,352. Oregon's current
Oregon Law Center minimum wage is just sixty percent of Oregon's living wage.The
Oregon Machinists Council minimum wage needs to be adjusted to inflation,guaranteeing at
Oregon Nurses Association least a minimal raise yearly.
Oregon Roads, Inc.
Oregon School Employees Association Justice demands more than a handout or charity. Increasing the
Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council minimum wage honors a hard day's work so that more working
Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens Oregonians can live in dignity.
Oregon Women's Political Caucus Vote"Yes"on Measure 25
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Paul's Bicycle Way of Life , information furnished by Phillip Wong, Ecumenical Ministries of
Portland Association of Teachrs Oregon.)
Portland Fire Fighters Association
Portland Gray Panthers
Portland Jobs with Justice
United Food&Commercial Workers, Local 555
United Seniors of Oregon
United Steelworkers of America,Local 6163
Women's International League for Peace&Freedom
For a complete list of endorsers,please go to our website
at www.OregonMonimumWaae.com
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Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Vote Yes on Measure 25–Helping Those RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE
Who Help Themselves HELPED OREGON'S ECONOMY '
Dear Fellow Oregonians: IN 1913,1989 AND 1996.
1 ask you to join me in voting Yes on Measure 25, which will IT CAN DO SO AGAIN IN 2002.
increase the minimum wage and help it to keep pace with inflation
so that full-time working Oregonians do not have to live in poverty. VOTE YES ON MEASURE 25.
Every day,over 100,000 hard-working Oregon families struggle to OREGONIANS HAVE ALWAYS HONORED THE WORK ETHIC:
survive on less than$13,500 a year.The average minimum wage
worker is not a teenager living at home;instead,60%of minimum Starting in 1913, with the documentation of sweatshops
wage earners are women and 25%are single mothers.These are prepared by Caroline J. Gleason (later Sister Miriam Theresa)
full-time workers who deserve dignity and respect for the work came the first enforceable wage-hour law in the U.S.That became
they do. the model for the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
In these tough economic times,it is the people at the lowest end Continuing in 1989,our Oregon legislators listened to their con-
of the economic scale who need our help the most, and an stituents who were working full time and living in poverty.They
increase in the minimum wage will make a real difference in their also noted the lack of wage protection for farm workers who were
bottom lines. In addition,these workers spend a high proportion the backbone of our agri-business economy. The Legislature
of their income, which will provide another boost to Oregon's chose to increase the minimum wage to$4.75 an hour and add
economy. farm workers to Oregon's law.
If we truly are to value work, we must value all of our workers, Increasing in 1996 the minimum wage was raised through the
especially minimum wage workers. These hard-working citizen initiative process. Because the 1995 Oregon Legislature
Oregonians are playing by the rules, working full-time to help refused to acknowledge the diminishing purchasing power of the
themselves,and we should help and support them in that effort. minimum wage,the Minimum Wage Coalition was forced to go to
the voters to seek economic fairness for the workers who drive
Please join mein voting Yes on Measure 25. our economy.Voters overwhelmingly approved raising the wage
Sincerely, to$5.50 in 1997,$6.00 in 1998 and$6.50 in 1999.
Bill Bradbury OREGONIANS CAN CONTINUE TO HONOR THE WORK
Oregon Secretary of State ETHIC:
(This information furnished by Bill Bradbury,Oregon Secretary of State.) By supporting in 2002 Measure 25 which raises the minimum
wage to $6.90 and adds a cost of living index. This initiative
should not have been necessary.The 2001 Oregon Legislature
refused to hold a work session and ignored the credible economic
studies as well as Oregon's own positive experience with
providing fair compensation to workers. This inaction transfers
the responsibility to all Oregonians. Please join me in exercising
that responsibility.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 25
Ellen C.Lowe
1989 Minimum Wage Coalition Chair
1996 Minimum Wage Initiative Chief-Petitioner
(This information furnished by Ellen Lowe.)
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Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
THE OREGON CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY I am the owner of a business in Oregon.
HAS DOCUMENTED THE SUCCESS OF MINIMUM WAGE I support raising Oregon's minimum wage and I want to tell
INCREASES AND THE NEED FOR MEASURE 25 you why.
The Oregon Center for Public Policy analyzed the impacts of the I know when I can pay my employees a fair wage that allows them
voters'1996 decision to raise the Oregon minimum wage. to keep food on the table and pay their bills,good things happen
Our report, Getting the Raise They Deserved.,The Success of for my company.
Oregon's Minimum Wage and the Need for Reform Turnover is less
(http://www.ocpp.org/2001/es0103l2.htm),revealed that: Training for new employees costs less
• Employees are more satisfied with their jobs
• Reversing a trend, the starting wages of former welfare My customers receive better service
recipients rose with the minimum wage increases. After
three years of increases,the average starting wage of those Whether employees work in a day-care center, a leasing com-
leaving welfare hit$7.56 in the first quarter of 1999, but fell pany like mine or a restaurant,providing these workers with a fair
by nearly two percent in 2000. wage relieves some of the burdens of their day-to-day life.No one
• As many as 16 percent of all Oregon workers benefited from who works full-time should have to live in poverty.
the last minimum wage increases.Between the first quarters When Oregon last voted to raise the minimum wage in 1996,
of 1998 and 1999 alone, 177,000 workers received raises opponents said Oregon would lose jobs and businesses would
taking them up to or above$6.50. close.Just the opposite came true.Jobs for low-wage workers in
• Low-wage workers,not just minimum wage workers,experi- Oregon increased and our economy was booming.
enced real wage gains,after adjusting for inflation,with each Why do the interests that advocate economic growth oppose
phase of the minimum wage increase.These workers'wages wage growth and financial security for the working people of
began falling again following the final phase of the increase Oregon? Working people don't hoard their money or put it in
in 1999. international investment schemes.They spend right here in our
• The employment rate for young workers with low education community.
grew faster than the rate of the workforce as a whole after Oregon's minimum wage workers haven't had a raise since
the minimum wage increases. 1999.
It's been nearly four years since Oregon last increased the Meanwhile the cost of living has increased.
• Rents have increased.
minimum wage. • The cost of utilities has increased.
The increase in the cost of living since 1999 means that minimum • It just costs more to live today than it did in 1999.
wage workers have seen their wages decline. Now it is time to give Oregon's low-wage workers a raise.
Measure 25 restores some of the purchasing power of the mini- Please join me in voting yes on Measure 25.
mum wage lost since January 1999, and will annually adjust the Joseph McKinney
minimum wage to keep pace with rising prices in the future. Oregon Roads Inc.
Measure 25 may spur wage increases for those earning just
above the minimum wage,helping more than just minimum wage (This information/urnished by Joseph L.McKinney,Oregon Roads,Inc.)
workers.
Measure 25 will help low-income, working families make ends
meet and pump more money into Oregon's economy.
THE OREGON CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY URGES
A"YES"VOTE ON MEASURE 25
(This information furnished by Charles Sheketoff,Oregon Center for Public
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Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
The Pacific Green Party of Oregon supports a living wage for Don't saddle rural Oregon with Measure 25.
every worker. However, a living wage measure is not on the Nyssa and Newport already have a higher minimum wage
initiative, Measure 25.
ballot, so the PGP enthusiastically endorses the minimum wage than New York City while Heppner and Hermiston already have
a minimum wage higher than Honolulu.
Measure 25 will raise the minimum wage to$6.90 an hour in 2003
and index the wage to inflation in future years. Across rural Oregon, double-digit unemployment rates, bank
foreclosures, and businesses on the brink of closing are far too
According to Holly Sklar, author of Raise the Floor:Wages and common.
Policies that Work for All of Us, if earnings had kept pace with Measure 25 would make all this suffering much worse.The wage
rising productivity since Oregon's the minimum wage would have rates and indexing requirements of Measure 25 would hammer
risen d uate. a dies Oregon's$on an hour minimum wage rural communities"with costs that are too high even for big cities.
is inadequate. Families cannot live on it;many households have
two or more minimum wage earners, each working two jobs just The inflation rate Measure 25 uses to calculate wage increases is
to survive. based on urban areas.The cost of living next door to a high-tech
Forty percent of minimum wage earners in the United States plant in a large city is much higher than living in downtown John
are the chief breadwinners for their families.How many$6.50 Day or Milton-Freewater or Burns or Sutherlin.
an hour apartments or houses have you seen for rent in your At$6.50 per hour,Oregon's family farmers and ranchers and
town? It is an unlivable wage, and we must do everything in our rural small-business owners already have a minimum wage
power to take each step towards a living wage for all Oregonians. that is higher than New York($5.15)and Hawaii($5.75)where
The people of Oregon can and must afford to pass this initiative the cost of living is certainly higher than Slayton or Astoria.
In difficult economic times,the people at the bottom of the ladder Oregon's minimum wage is one of the highest in the U.S.
are hardest hit, and for them, there is no down.They're already Oregon agriculture depends on exports to other states and
there. countries to survive. Measure 25's large and continuing wage
Meanwhile, in 1980, chief executive officer (CEO) salaries were hikes would make the most efficient Oregon farmer or rancher
42 times greater than the average employee salary. By 2000, unable to compete.
CEO salaries had risen to 531 times ordinary workers'salaries.If Rural family-owned businesses do not have the customer base
companies can afford to overcompensate their corporate heads, or economy of scale that their urban cousins have. Rural small
they can certainly afford to adequately compensate those who do businesses cannot absorb increased costs like Measure 25 would
the basic labor to create the company's wealth. impose.
When the minimum wage increased from$4.75 to$5.50 an hour In agriculture,despite the lowest family farm income since 1983,
in .1997, studies showed no expected drop in employment as a wages paid to employees continue to climb without Measure 25.
result of the increase in the minimum wage.Opponents of a new At $785 million, wages to employees was the largest single
minimum wage are simply unwilling to support reasonable wages. expense paid by Oregon agricultural producers last year.
Please vote yes on Measure 25.
There is no justification for raising small-town Oregon's minimum
(This information furnished by Hope Marston, Pacific Green Party of wage to$1.75 per hour higher than New York's minimum wage.
Oregon.) Mainstreet rural Oregon cannot afford higher-than-Park Avenue
wages.
The family farmers and ranchers of
Oregon Farm Bureau urge you to
VOTE NO ON MEASURE 25.
(This information furnished by Barry Bushue, president, Oregon Farm
Bureau Federation.)
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Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
It's Not the State's Job Oregon Has One Of the Highest Unemployment Rates In the
Measure 25 Violates Basic Bible Teaching Country
According to Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2,the civil magistrate's job Oregon Has a Miserable Economy; Why Make it Worse?
is to punish criminals, not to set wages. God has given us the Economists say that increasing the Oregon minimum wage will
worsen our economy and put more people out
freedom of the marketplace to determine these matters. The
parable of the workers in the vineyard asserts the right of the 25 increases the minimum wage every year,even n in the middle of
work.Measure
a recession.
owner to pay widely differing wages.He said"Don't I have the
right to do what I want with my own money?"(Matthew 20:14)The 30,000 More People Could Be Out of Work. Economists esti-
State of Oregon would answer,"No,you don't.We'll tell you what mate that nearly 30,000 more Oregonians could lose their jobs as
your employees must be paid." a result of the new higher minimum wage.Oregon already has the
Let My Teenager Work-Measure 25 Hurts Kids highest unemployment rate in the nation, we can't afford to lose
more jobs.
More and more young people would likely face unemployment Rural Farmers Will Be Required to Pay Portland Prices.
if Measure 25 passes.While it would mandate pay, it would not Economists indicate that if we pass one of the nation's highest
mandate any increased productivity on the part of workers. minimum wage standards, rural farmers will be hit the hardest
Employers either have to raise,prices or lay workers off as wages by a wage standard based on a Portland CPI. Measure 25 will
increase without resultant productivity increases.At least some force a Portland indexing on rural communities with double-digit
would do the latter. unemployment.
Let My Teenager Learn–Measure 25 Hurts Kids Food, Gas, Healthcare and Housing Costs Will Rise
In days gone by, young teens would learn job skills and a Dramatically. Economists believe that with one of the nation's
proper work ethic by doing simple tasks for lesser wages. highest minimum wage standards, food, gas, healthcare and
If the private businessman can no longer pay a young teen housing costs will escalate out of control.
lower wages for such work,these jobs would go away,and along Let's Get Oregon Back on Track.Oregon already has one of the
with them, the training and experience opportunities they once highest minimum wage rates in the country. With Oregon in a
provided. recession,this is no time to increase the cost of labor and prod-
This Measure purports to help workers,but it actually hurts them. ucts. Let's stabilize Oregon's economy, solve our school funding
If a law could be passed increasing productivity,maybe we could crisis and get people back to work to feel secure again.
look at passing one increasing wages.But the State is not God, Vote No on Measure 25.Now is Not the Time.
even though it sometimes thinks it is. It cannot make better
workers by legislation. (This information furnished by Bill Perry,Oregon Restaurant Association.)
Prepared by the Parents Education.Association,a family-based
biblical alternative to the National Education Association
See all our Ballot Measure recommendations at
www.peapac.org
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet=Statewide Measures
Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Oregon Small Business Owners Request a NO Vote on#25 PLEASE VOTE NO ON ARTIFICIAL WAGE HIKES
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) repre- Associated Oregon Industries, representing over 20,000 Oregon
sents nearly 13,000 small businesses in Oregon.Over two-thirds businesses,a NO VOTE on Measure 25.
of these businesses have less than 10 employees.NFIB opposes INCREASES IN THE MINIMUM WAGE HARM EMPLOYEES
Measure 25.. AND EMPLOYERS'DURING A RECESSION!
Oregon's economy currently can't sustain Measure 25: Imagine yourself as an owner of a business during a recession,
years. Small businesses s are folding or scaling back.Our unem-
Oregon's economy is i the deepest recession the past 20 you may wish or need hire a new employee to better serve your ployment is among the highest in the U.S. While the booming customers but you can't.
economy of the late 1990's allowed us to significantly raise the Imagine that the State has told you to increase your entry level
minimum wage without repercussion,we are in a vastly different wage from$6.50 to$6.90 and further increases will be tied to the
economic circumstance today. Portland area's inflation rate - never mind that you may be
Measure 25 will increase prices:When the cost of operating a located in a rural community where the economy is much worse.
business goes up,the prices for their goods and services must go The RECESSION is causing double digit unemployment in
up.This will hurt low and fixed income consumers, particularly rural communities.
senior citizens on tight budgets and those who've become unem- Now as the employer,you must consider how the minimum wage
ployed due to the recession. increases other costs that are tied to wage rates—
Measure 25 will cost new jobs: Measure 27 will increase the Social Security Taxes
cost of an entry level job by several hundred dollars per year. Unemployment Insurance Taxes
Whatever prospect there is for new jobs in our local communities Workers'Compensation Taxes
will be considerably dampened by the realities of mandated
increased labor costs. Further, if the new employee is earning a wage that is artificially
inflated by the State—you may have to raise the wages of your
Measure 25 will make it harder to reduce high unemploy- current employees—even though your annual budget for wages
ment:Oregon's unemployment rate has been the highest in the and benefits has been set.This increased wage may reduce the
U.S. for most of the year. Many argue that our minimum wage, money available for the important benefits your employees have
which is already among the highest in the country, is at least asked for,such as health care.
partly responsible.Measure 25 will only exacerbate the problem,
making it more difficult to pull out of our recession and create Imagine you are a business owner—business is down because of
more jobs. a recession, employee costs continue to rise—you will not hire
Measure 25 will mean cuts to employee benefits: Currently the entry-level employee.
over 90%of Oregon small businesses provide benefits in addition Minimum wage increases reduce the current and future number
to wages.Measure 25 upsets that balance and causes employers of entry level and training opportunities for those with the least
to cut benefits that might only be affordable through the employer experience, whom the proponents of a higher minimum wage
(i.e.Health Insurance)to meet the cost of Measure 25. purport to help.
Please Vote NO on Measure 25 Mandated minimum wage increases greatly impact the bottom
line of Oregon's small and family owned businesses and cost
(This information furnished by J.L.Wilson,NFIB/Oregon.) vulnerable individuals an opportunity to work. Oregon is in the
middle of the recession ... LET'S NOT ADD MORE COSTS OR
MORE UNEMPLOYMENT TO OUR STATE.
Please vote NO on Ballot Measure 25.
Associated Oregon Industries(AOI)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet-Statewide Measures
Measure No. 25 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Why One of Oregon's Most Important Employers
Can't Afford Measure 25
Oregon food processors have struggled for five years
against global competitors who pay a fraction of Oregon's
minimum wage–already one of the highest in the nation.
Oregon food processors already pay well above the Oregon min-
imum wage,but cannot afford the upward wage pressure a higher
minimum wage creates for all its employees, and still compete
against domestic and international competitors who don't have
this added cost.
The same initiative as Measure 25 passed four years ago in
Washington State,where a major food processor is consid-
ering leaving the state as a direct result of Washington's
non-competitive minimum wage.Hundreds of family wage jobs
could be lost,and a whole community's economic and tax base
could be virtually wiped out.
Rural farmers will be required to pay Portland wages. Rural
farmers would be hardest hit if forced to pay wage standards sim-
ilar to downtown Portland. Measure 25 will force Portland price
indexing on rural communities already struggling with double-digit
unemployment.How will a minimum wage tied to high Portland
prices help rural communities with lower inflation,but much higher
unemployment, create jobs and economic opportunities for its
young people?
A higher minimum wage creates inflation, which ripples
through the economy. Oregonians will pay more for food,
energy, health care,and housing.Can consumers afford inflation
when they're already worried about keeping their jobs in an
economic recession?
Let's Get Oregon Back on Track. Oregon already has one of
the highest minimum wage rates in the country.With Oregon in
the worst recession in twenty years, this is no time to increase
the cost of labor and products all Oregonians buy. This
well-intentioned measure is the wrong solution. Measure 25 will
rob workers of economic security and drive unemployment higher
in Oregon.
Vote Nq on Measure 25.Now is Not the Time.
(This information furnished by Ken Yates, Oregon Food Processors
FOODPAC.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Election,November 5,2002.
Ballot Measure 26 amends the Oregon Constitution to make it
BALLOT TITLE unlawful to pay or receive money or any other thing of value
based on the number of signatures obtained on an initiative or
referendum petition.
Current law does not limit the ways in which persons sponsor-
" [� w, ing initiative and referendum petitions may pay for signature
� � gathering. This measure makes it unlawful to pay money or
b,6k6 *hV#;40 REM FIm, anything of value for signature gathering activities when such
payment is based on the number of signatures obtained.
5 � Current law also does not limit the ways in which persons
z� F� ��}1falw • "`� �tt1 gathering signatures for initiative and referendum petitions may
�� on � r � � be paid.This measure makes it unlawful to receive payments of
tFt � ttdttfri odt � t#t money or anything of value based on the number of signatures
�imbdic obtained.
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y4 " ��" tttiti rte't�t� t� t This measure does not prohibit paying or receiving payments
" bil r p tt� frtt t � df for signature gathering activities that are not based, directly or
� tuis:tin io �,,cif i indirectly,on the number of signatures obtained.
payrderlt method This measure makes unlawful:
WMMAFVY �Ai mertC 't sfl �ttbrt Current taw d root roh�b�t paying or receiving a specified price per signature obtained;
�r1$r:r rersetifrtt��e �isritfaeirttl � �ttares paying or receiving amounts per signature based on the
tf
off an r t iM , , W In o ,Far of number of signatures obtained;and,
tt#�ia'tt �tottttla�t� paying or receiving bonuses or commissions based on the
obtefltfng S3g number of signatures obtained.
tttsYlce stdt!ttttte ttt�an e This measure does not prohibit:
tats sure makes r1,tat9 f a`l y or tfa re i e o�
z paying signature gatherers an hourly wage or salary;
thing—of vajuee boredrT# ttT 4sftnCdtlbit �, establishing minimum signature production requirements for
irtftfat#ve or rndt •"- � � signature collectors;and,
t yrnent fear 0400turl t.•ts paying persons for signature gathering projects that are
ii►cHrectly,tan rtti otturos tafatefr�f,
not related to the number of signatures collected, like
A" i, � i;• o � f� t �' making phone calls or mailing and processing petitions to
or Waf goyornft""f prospective signers.
Signature gathering activities by unpaid volunteers are not
affected by this measure.
This measure applies to initiative and referendum petitions at the
TEXT OF MEASURE state,county,city and district level.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
To protect the integrity of initiative and referendum petitions,the Ellen C.Lowe Chief Petitioners
People of Oregon add the following provisions to the Constitution Timothy J.Nesbitt Chief Petitioners
of the State of Oregon: Dan Meek Secretary of State
It shall be unlawful to pay or receive money or other thing of value Bill Sizemore Secretary of State
based on the number of signatures obtained on an initiative or Representative Lane Shetterly Members of the Committee
referendum petition. Nothing herein prohibits payment for signa- (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
tune gathering which is not based,either directly or indirectly,on ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
the number of signatures obtained.
•
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Forgery BUSINESS AND LABOR AGREE
Fraud Measure 26 is good for Oregon
Identity theft
The payment-per-signature business has gotten out of control. When an industry has no accountability, it is ripe for fraud and
abuse.The signature gathering business is no different.It should
Measure 26,the Initiative Integrity Act, will bring some welcome be held to minimum standards for honesty and integrity.
accountability to Oregon's initiative petition signature gathering It's time to ensure accountability in our initiative system.
"industry."That's right—industry.Because with the advent of paid
signature gatherers a decade or so ago,gathering signatures has Do we really want our signatures to be bought and sold
become big business in our state, and now it's a business run like commodities? Under the current system, our signatures
amok. , have a street value that rises as petitioners compete for names
This most recent election cycle saw convictions on a variety of on their petition sheets. But this"marketplace"has little over-
forgery,fraud and identity theft counts, charges pending against sight and no accountability.
others and allegations of dozens more. Do we feel safe with a system that rewards forgery and
What's the answer? fraud? It is simple economics. When paid by the signature,
petitioners have every incentive to lie and cheat to get the
Measure 26. highest return.The more signatures a circulator turns in, the
Measure 26 takes the incentive for fraud out of the system with more cash he is paid. It's no wonder that hundreds of people
one simple step—it mandates that signature gatherers be paid report their signatures were forged this election,and that's only
by the hour, not by the signature. No more signature "bounty the tip of the iceberg.
hunters:'Signature gatherers would be paid just like everyone Is this any way to conduct the public's business?One chief
else:an honest day's wage for an honest day's work.
petitioner says, "When a petitioner leaves my office and goes
If Measure 26 passes,there will be no reason to cheat.A person to collect signatures, I have no idea where they go...frankly
can work 8, 10, 12 hours a day gathering signatures and be paid they're completely outside my control." (Bill Sizemore, KATU
accordingly–without the incentive to copy signatures from one news May 13,2002)During the past year,two of his petitioners
petition to another. were convicted of forgery,and complaints are pending on more
The Supreme Court has ruled that states cannot ban the use of than a dozen others.
paid signature gatherers. Measure 26 protects that right, while Measure 26 offers us the opportunity to remove the incen-
properly regulating the method of payment.The Initiative Integrity tives for fraud and forgery in the signature gathering process
Act is a "win-win" measure for all parties'involved EXCEPT for and restore accountability and integrity in our initiative
those wishing to defraud the system for their own gain. system.
This is,simply put,a great idea. It's time to reign in the fraud and abuse
Vote"Yes"on Ballot Measure 26 of the Oregon initiative system
The Initiative Integrity Act puts much-needed
(This information furnished by Don Loving,American Federation of State, accountability back into the system.
County and Municipal Employees(AFSCME).)
Measure 26 is good for all of us.
Vote"YES"on Measure 26
Lynn Lundquist Tim Nesbitt
President President
Oregon Business Association Oregon AFL-CIO
(This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt, President, Oregon AFL-CIO;
Lynn Lundquist,President,Oregon Business Association.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
LONG-TIME INITIATIVE ACTIVISTS These groups and individuals endorse MEASURE 26
SAY MEASURE 26 to restore accountability and
reduce fraud in the initiative system
RETURNS THE PROCESS TO THE PEOPLE 1000 Friends of Oregon
Fifty years ago as a young Republican and a young Democrat American Association of University Professors,
we worked together on a successful citizen initiative to grant Portland State University Chapter
every Oregonian an equal vote in our representative democracy. American Federation of State,County and
Municipal Employees Council 75
We didn't agree on much,but we did acknowledge the necessity The American Federation of Teachers–Oregon
to use the initiative process to achieve election fairness. The Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon
We were part of a long history of citizen activism through the Political Action Committee
ballot box.These important reforms happened because of ballot Association of Oregon Corrections Employees
measures: Attorney General Hardy Myers
Association of Oregon Faculties
Women's Right to Vote Basic Rights Oregon
One person–One Vote Bend Police Association
But now,the initiative system is losing its citizen center. Eugene-Springfield Solidarity Network/Jobs with Justice
Governor Barbara Roberts
The Oregon initiative process has been almost completely taken Governor John Kitzhaber,M.D.
over by signature gatherers who care only about making a quick Hans Linde, Former Oregon State Supreme Court Justice
buck. Stories of forgery and fraud filled the newspapers this Human Services Coalition of Oregon
summer. IBEW Local 125
Paying by the bounty system has corrupted the initiative League of Women Voters of Oregon
process. Oregon AFL-CIO
It has to stop. Oregon Building and Construction Trades Council
Oregon Business Association
That's why we are joining forces once again. We have co- Oregon Council of Police Associations
sponsored Measure 26,the Initiative Integrity Act. Oregon Education Association
Measure 26 is a simple fix Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Head Start Association
• Eliminates the incentive for fraud and abuse. Oregonians for Public Safety
• Protects the initiative system from being corrupted by those Oregon School Employees Association
who see it only as a money-making machine. Oregon Sportsmens Political Victory Fund
• Restores voter confidence so we all feel safe when we sign a Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens
petition that our names won't be copied onto something else. Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
• Returns accountability to the process Rural Organizing Project
SEIU Local 49
Please,vote"YES"on Measure 26. Service Employees'International Union,Oregon State Council
Return the people's initiative system back to the people Sierra Club
Ellen C.Lowe,Chief Petitioner Siskiyou Regional Education Project
Robert D.Davis,Chief Petitioner Smith,Gamson, Diamond&Olney
Voter Education Project
(This information furnished by Ellen Lowe,chief petitioner;Robert D.Davis, Victor Atiyeh, Former Governor
chief petitioner.) Washington County Police Officers Association
Western States Center
Vote YES on Measure 26!
It's time to take fraud and forgery out of
Oregon's initiative process!
(This information furnished by Chip Terhune, Oregonians for Initiative
Integrity.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Measure 26 is good law OREGON SECRETARIES OF STATE
The courts have agreed. Pervasive fraud and forgery requires SAY MEASURE 26 IS THE BEST WAY TO ERADICATE FRAUD
action.
It is illegal to sell votes.
That's why the US Appeals Court upheld a North Dakota law Measure 26 makes it illegal to sell signatures,
with the same effect as Measure 26.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Oregon initiative
The court concluded that banning payment per signature was system. For one century Oregon history has been formed by
"necessary to insure the integrity of the initiative process:" citizens exercising their right to direct democracy.
• Measure 26 is narrow in scope. It targets the corrupting But now the initiative system needs our help.
influence of money on the political process. It specifically The evidence of forgery and fraud is piling up.Investigating signa-
prohibits the buying and selling of signatures, which has ture gathering crime is taking up more and more time for state
been proven to be an incentive for fraudulent content by elections officials. Meanwhile, initiatives are failing to qualify for
some circulators. the ballot because of the massive numbers of forged and invalid
• Measure 26 is necessary.The current system has become signatures.
irreparably corrupt.It rewards illegal activities. It shouldn't be this way
• Measure 26 will not hinder the initiative process. It Signatures on initiative petitions are as important as signatures
affirms the right of chief petitioners to circulate measures on ballots in our elections.In both cases they represent the will of
using volunteers or circulators who are paid hourly. the voters.But paid signature gatherers are abusing this process.
There is widespread evidence that they trick people into signing
• Measure 26 will preserve the systems integrity. When initiatives they do not support or forge names from one petition to
petitioners are paid per hour the inducement to commit fraud another just so they can make more money.
and forgery to make more money isn't there. We should not allow the buying and selling of signatures or)
The precedent is clear. petitions any more than we should allow the buying and selling of
The highest ruling on the issue of per-signature payments was ballots in our elections.
issued by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. When asked to Measure 26 will cut the fraud and make the initiative process
overturn the ban of such payment schemes, the court affirmed more accountable to voters.
the ban.
"Because these...regulations are designed to protect the integrity Measure 26 says that if petitioners are paid, it should be by the
of signature gathering, do not unduly hinder the circulation of hour,not by the signature.It is a simple fix of the system that can
petitions, and comport with the recent Supreme Court decision be implemented immediately.
in Buckley v.American Constitutional Law Foundation, Inc., 525 We urge you to help us cut the fraud.
U.S. 182(1999),we affirm:" Return the initiative system to the people of Oregon.
Initiative&Referendum Institute v.Jaeger,2001 Vote"YES"on Measure 26.
It's Good Law Former Secretary of State Mark O.Hatfield
Vote"YES"on Measure 26 Former Secretary of State Clay Myers
Hans Linde, Former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Former Secretary of State Norma Paulus
Betty Roberts, Former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Former Secretary of State Barbara Roberts
Former Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh Former Secretary of State Phil Keisling
(This information furnished by Hans Linde,Former Oregon State Supreme Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury
Court Justice; Former Governor Victor Atiyeh; Betty Roberts, Former (This information furnished by Former Secretary of State Mark O.Hatfield;
Oregon State Supreme Court Justice.) Former Secretary of State Clay Myers;Former Secretary of State Norma
Paglus;Former Secretary of State Barbara Roberts;Former Secretary of
State Phil Keisling;Bill Bradbury,Oregon Secretary of State.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure flo. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
The Initiative System is in Serious Trouble Payment-per-signature
We need Measure 26 encourages forgery
The Voter Education Project spent months this summer gathering We know.
information about signature gathering for ballot measures in It happened to us.
Oregon. And we are not alone. Hundreds of people report that their
This is what we learned and why we support Measure 26: signatures were forged on initiatives this year...there are
• Two petitioners were convicted of forgery.They had conned Probably thousands more.
more than 10,000 Oregonians to sign a phony "gas tax" We want to trust the initiative system again.Measure 26 is the
petition then copied their names onto real petitions. best way for all of us to be more secure when we sign petitions.
• The Portland Police reported on a 14-year old runaway who The initiative system is too important to leave in the hands of
says he was part of a crew earning$50.00 a day gathering forgers.When petitioners are paid cash for our signatures,some
signatures for one of the top signature dealers in the state. will say anything,do anything to earn more money.
The boy told police he was paid cash on the spot out of a Patricia Moreno of Gervais.Oregon:
seedy downtown hotel room. I support the initiative system, which is why I always sign the
• One petitioner scammed people into signing a petition to measures I want to see on the ballot. So last winter, 1 signed a
help disadvantaged children. Later, their names showed up measure I believe in.
on petitions that the do not support.
• Another petitioner turned in petitions that were falsely dated. Later, I was shocked to discover my signature was used as a
Turns out he was actually being held in a county jail on those sample to forge my name on at least two different measures that
dates. I had never seen.The frightening thing is there may be even more
• During the Rose Festival another petitioner lured people to forgeries of my signature out there.
her table by giving away candy bars and pitching a fake
petition to "stop child abuse:'Videotapes of her clipboard I have no way of knowing how many different times my name
show strong evidence of forgery. was forged and I no longer feel safe signing petitions.
Hundred of people have so far contacted the Voter Education I'm voting YES on.Measure 26.
Project to report that their signatures were forged. Rebecca Geis of Portland:
Those who say these are just a few bad apples are ignore the fact I am not sure how the person who forged my name got a copy
that the top signature producers in the state are the ones who of my signature. I am angry that my name showed up on a
generate the most complaints. petition that I am steadfastly against.
Measure 26 is the single most effective thing we can do to I think most people are not aware of what a big business signa-
return accountability and eliminate the incentive for forgery. ture gathering has become. I didn't know until my signature was
It bans payment per signature while affirming the right to recruit forged. It is outrageous that the Oregon initiative system has
volunteers or pay signature gatherers per hour. come down to how much money our signatures are worth.
The Oregon initiative system has served us well for 100 years. We have to do something to clean things up before it's too late.
Measure 26 will take it back from the rogues and forgers who are I'm voting YES on Measure 26.
destroying it.
Please join us in stopping the forgeries and fraud
Voter Education Project
Vote YES on Measure 26
(This information furnished by Jeannie Berg, Executive Director, Voter
Education Project.) (This information furnished by Patricia Moreno;Rebecca Geis.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet-Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Signature gatherers LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OREGON
say URGES"YES"ON MEASURE 26
Measure 26 will clean up the streets Vote yes to restore accountability,credibility
No one cares more about the Oregon initiative system than and integrity to the initiative system
we do. Stop fraud before it starts
We are signature gatherers who have years of experience in the The non-partisan League of Women Voters of Oregon, supports
business. We have worked in five states carrying petitions for the Oregon initiative system. We also support accountability
initiatives on issues ranging from medical marijuana to tax reform. and good government practices.That is why the League has a
We are fed up with the corruption that payment-per-signature long-standing position against per-signature payments for ballot
encourages. The current system makes signature gathering initiative circulators.We strongly endorse Measure 26.
about money, not conviction.The news stories about fraud that Measure 26 makes the initiative process more account-
came out this summer were no surprise to us. We have seen able. Signature gatherers will be paid by the hour instead of
other petitioners lie, cheat and forge while bragging about how per signature.That means more oversight and more control by
much cash they're earning for every signature. the.campaigns.
Signatures have become nothing but cash on a clipboard Measure 26 reduces the temptation for fraud and forgery.
When petitioners are paid on the bounty system, corruption Fraud in the signature gathering process is a growing problem
becomes pervasive. We have seen it time and time again. in Oregon.The lure of cash for every signature is a huge incen-
Petitioners start caring only about getting the valuable signatures tive to copy signatures or scam voters into signing something
and will try every trick in the book to get the name on the page. they do not support.
Elections should have accountability,oversight and structure Measure 26 restores confidence in the initiative system.
Instead, we have a free-for-all where signature gatherers know Voters should not have to worry about what happens when
there is easy money to be had in Oregon. they sign a petition.They should not have to wonder if their
Payment per signature has made it more difficult for grass- names will be forged onto another measure.
roots organizations Measure 26 restores integrity to the initiative system.
When greed-driven mercenary petitioners control the streets it is Whether to sign an initiative is an important decision with long-
nearly impossible for activist petitioners to successfully gather lasting implications. With per-signature payments, too often
signatures. petitioners rush people into signing initiatives they may not
When signature gatherers are paid per hour,they don't turn understand.
in as many bad signatures. . Vote"YES"on 26
Two campaigns paid per hour this signature gathering season It restores accountability and reduces fraud
and they had the highest validity rate of all the initiatives. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OREGON
Measure 26 will restore accountability and
eliminate fraud (This information furnished by Beth Burczak,League of Women Voters of
and increase oversight Oregon.)
We know,we're signature gatherers
Vote"YES"on Measure 26
Tracy D.Lincoln
Wendy Alexander
Noah Wilkinson
Dustin Krueger
Chad McNeill
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Lincoln, Wendy Alexander,Chad McNeill.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
The Oregon Education Association It's time to restore accountability
Asks You to Vote YES on Measure 26
and stop the fraud
•Measure 26 Is A Lesson In Fairness It's simple.When there is a problem,you solve it.And right now,
In Oregon's public schools we teach our students that our initia- Oregon has a problem.Forgery and other election law violations
tive process is a system of direct legislation by the people.To have infected the state initiative system.Fraud is common place.
place an issue on the ballot,supporters of an issue must gather
.a specified number of signatures from registered voters via initia- The evidence of fraud committed by signature gatherers is
tive petitions. For decades, volunteers committed to an issue piling up.For example,two were caught on videotape forging.
gathered signatures.Today, however, many signature gatherers They were ultimately convicted after admitting that less than
carry initiative petitions for multiple issues and receive money for 30 percent of the signatures they turned in were valid.
each signature they get. Recent events prove that this system
provides too much incentive for fraud and forgery to occur. When voters sign an initiative petition, they should not have to
Measure 26 eliminates this incentive, making Oregon's initiative worry about what someone is going to do with their personal infor-
process fair again. Measure 26 allows supporters of an issue to mation like their home address.They should not have to worry
gather signatures either through the use of volunteers who are about having theirnames signed to other petitions.
committed to it, or paying,others on an hourly rate or a salary. We have to do something to get a handle on this. It seems
Vote YES on Measure 26. pretty clear that the money-per-signature system is encour-
•Measure 26 Restores Integrity To The Process aging people to break the law.
The Oregon Education Association seeks to protect the right of Measure 26 is the way to go.It takes away the promise of money
individuals and organizations to place issues on the ballot. for every signature; that takes away the incentive to break the
Unfortunately some wish to circumvent the system through illegal rules.
tactics–through signature forgery.Measure 26 restores integrity
to the process and returns the initiative system to the people. Signature fraud will be reduced and integrity will be restored to
Vote YES on Measure 26. the initiative process.
•Measure 26 Is A Workable Solution Vote YES on Measure 26
This measure practices what it preaches. Signatures for this It's the right thing to do
measure were obtained through volunteers or by individuals who Oregon United Sporting Dogs Association
were paid on an hourly basis.That's a good lesson for all of us. Oregon Trappers Association
Vote YES on Measure 26.
RETURN OREGON'S INITIATIVE PROCESSTO OREGONIANS (This information furnished by Rod Klawitter,Oregon United Sporting Dogs
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 26 Association;Joe Colver,Oregon Trappers Association.)
Kris Kain,president
Oregon Education Association
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Association.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
1000 Friends of Oregon SENIOR CITIZENS
asks you to ENDORSE
Vote YES on Measure 26 MEASURE 26
The Oregon initiative system is critically important to grassroots It Makes the Oregon Initiative System Accountable
environmental and land use groups.For example:four years ago ve that ALL government should be accountable to the
Oregon voters dedicated funding for Oregon's parks and salmon. people We believe
Oregon.That's why we strongly support Measure 26.
We must protect the Oregon initiative system for the future. The current system has no accountability.
The right of citizens to directly legislate is at risk.The initiative
system has become about money, not conviction. Initiatives are The current system encourages petitioners to prey on
starting to look like the rest of politics,where it all comes down to voters.
the dollar.
•
Special interests are leaving little room for the rest.of us. The current system isn't working for Oregon.
Deep-pocketed donors can afford to pay the street price for Hundreds of people have reported that their signatures were
signatures, no matter how high it goes. People who are deeply forged–many of them senior citizens.Imagine what it would be
committed to a cause cannot compete with professional mercen- like to learn that your name showed up on a petition that you did
aries.Aggressive and illegal tactics have become commonplace not support. But that's what happens under our current system.
by out-of-state signature hunters. When every signature is worth cash,forgery and fraud is the likely
outcome.
People are getting turned off to the initiative system.
Thanks to our current payment scheme that encourages fraud We are tired of being uncertain about what will happen with
and forgery,Oregonians are starting to be suspicious of signature our names when we sign a ballot initiative. Measure 26 will
gatherers.This hurts the volunteers and dedicated activists who make signing petitions safe again.
truly believe in the petitions they carry. We believe our signatures are worth more than just a quick
The Oregon initiative system is for all of us.That's why we must buck.Measure 26 will restore meaning to the initiative system.
stand up and protect it from the special interests and mercenary We know that fraud has no place in government.Measure 26
petitioners who are using it just to help themselves. will take away the incentive for forgery and abuse.
Vote"YES"on Measure 26 It is time for all of us to stand up and protect the citizen initiative
Take the initiative system.Oregon's direct democracy is worth saving.
and take the initiative system back "YES"on Measure 26
1000 Friends of Oregon Because ALL government should be
accountable to the people
(This information furnished by Evan Manvel, 1000 Friends of Oregon.) Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens
(This information furnished by Jim Davis,Oregon State Council of Senior
Citizens.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Oregon educators endorse The headlines are clear:
Measure 26 Paying bounties for signatures encourages
We have learned some hard lessons about the Oregon initiative fraud,forgery and abuse.
system this year: "We support the initiative system, but not how it is being used.
• M Out-of-state signature gatherers are hired and paid for every
Money strongly influences signature gatherers.For petition
ers who are paid for every signature, it's basic math:more name they collect. It shouldn't surprise us that fraud often is
committed to get these names.
signatures=more money.
• When the initiative system becomes more about money than Until Oregon voters do something to fix this law, our system will
conviction in an issue,forgery and fraud enter the picture be corrupted by some greedy folks.It's up to us to change and it
can be done.It just requires citizens to realize that even the best
• In Oregon today,signatures have become commodities to be systems need updated and protected from people who would
bought and sold. exploit it"
East Oregonian editorial
• In 2002, hundreds of people came forth to say their signa- November 21,2001
tures were forged on petitions.
"If you are paid a dollar a name,say,it must be tempting to
• Oregonians simply do not feel safe signing initiatives augment your income by adding a few otherwise legitimate
anymore. signatures to the petitions you are circulating:'
This is not the way it should be. Albany Democrat-Herald editorial
November 27,2001
History teaches us that the right of citizens to pass laws through
the initiative system is fundamental to Oregon.Civics teaches us "Voters warned of illicit tactics. Some people are using
that democracy should be accountable to the people. illegal means to get signatures,officials say"
Statesman Journal
Now,the research is clear–the initiative system favors those December 20,2001
who have the money to pay for signatures and is no longer
accountable to the people. The scandal surrounding signature gathering for ballot initiatives
is raising concerns that there are a large number of invalid
That is why Oregon educators strongly endorse Measure 26. It signatures"
gives campaigns the flexibility to pay petitioners on an hourly Oregon News Service
basis or use volunteers. May 28,2002
Measure 26 is about getting back to basics. "Safeguard your signature. The autograph hunters are out in
That's why we are voting YES on Measure 26. force,and they're looking for you"
Tony Crawford,Canby The Oregonian editorial
Jo Cooper, Rockaway June 8,2002
Dan Domenigoni, North Clackamas "it appears there Is a direct correlation between the rise in
Ed Curtin,Corvallis the number of bounties paid for signatures and the number
Judy Richards,Jackson County of forged and duplicated signatures:'
(This information furnished by Dan Domenigoni, North Clackamas;Tony The Daily ASfOuly editorial
J
Crawford, Canby;Ed Curtin, Corvallis;Judy Richards,Jackson County; uly 30,2002
Jo Cooper,Rockaway.) 'We took in 30,000 signatures that we paid for before we realized'
none of the sheets could be used because most of the signatures
on them were forgeries"
Bill Sizemore,The Oregonian
August 12,2002
Return accountability to the citizen initiative system
and stop the fraud
Vote"YES"on Measure 26
Oregonians for Initiative Integrity
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Integrity.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 26 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
It's Not the State's Job While the Pacific Green Party of Oregon acknowledges that there
This Measure would not prohibit paying signature-gatherers. are flaws built into the current initiative process, we oppose
s Measure 26, that would ban payment per signature, because it
would only prohibit a particular method of paying them.This is
wrong in principle,since according to Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2, seeks to allow well-financed groups to dominate the initiative
the civil magistrate's job is to punish criminals, not to set process while discouraging grassroots involvement.
wages or how these wages are paid.God has given us the free- First, Measure 26 is probably unconstitutional. In 1988, the
dom of the marketplace to determine the most effective means of United States Supreme Court struck down laws prohibiting pay-
getting any legitimate job done.The parable of the workers in the ment for signatures.Since 1994, most federal courts have struck
vineyard asserts the right of the owner to set the sort of wages he down "payment per signature"bans as violations of Freedom of
will pay(Matthew 20:4). Speech under the First Amendment.Measure 26 would certainly
Punish Forgers,Not Workers be challenged in the courts, with taxpayer money wasted on
defending it.
The State clearly has a compelling interest in punishing those Second, even if valid, Measure 26 would have no practical
who would forge signatures on government documents. But this effect. According to the official Explanatory Statement, it"does
measure does not increase penalties for forgery. not prohibit establishing minimum signature production require-
The passage of Measure 26 will not result ments for signature collectors,"such as 10 signatures per hour.
in less forged signatures,but less freedom! Chief petitioners would hire a signature collector to be paid
"by the hour"but who would be terminated if not producing 10
We believe the gathering of signatures for initiatives lies properly signatures every hour.The result is no real change.
in the private sector.The free market will be the most effective
means to accomplish the goals of the initiative process. Third,if Measure 26 were somehow interpreted to require all
We see no compelling reason for the State to mandate to the paid collectors to be "employees,"it would vastly increase
marketplace which methods to collect signatures. costs for grassroots initiative efforts. Large, well-funded
Protect Our Checks and Balances–Vote No on 26 corporations and unions can easily hire employees to gather
signatures. But grassroots groups are founded on volunteerism,
Lying behind this Measure,we think we see a desire to diminish not commercialism.We prefer to remove monied interests from
or eliminate the citizen initiative in Oregon,an outcome with which politics,insuring the opportunity for citizen involvement.
we do not concur.We think the initiative process is providing a Grassroots groups sometimes pay a small incentive per signature
sort of check and balance that is needed in our time of collec- to supplement their volunteer efforts.If everyone who is paid must
tivism in both conservative and liberal circles.We think its time to be an"employee;'then grassroots groups will need accountants
move towards a more Biblical analysis of public policy issues. to file literally dozens of governmental forms for each"employee."
The initiative process gives us a venue for that discussion.We
therefore ask you to vote No on this Measure There is no proof that paying petition circulators by the hour will
Prepared by the Parents Education Association,a family based bestow integrity.There are already criminal penalties for submit-
ting false signatures.
biblical alternative to the National Education Association
See all our Ballot Measure recommendations at Measure 26 is not needed, unconstitutional, and either
www.peapac.org ineffective or harmful by reserving the initiative process only
for corporations and unions who can easily put signature
(This information furnished by Dennis R. Tuuri, Parents Education gatherers on their payrolls.
Association.)
Please vote no on Measure 26.
(This information furnished by Hope Marston, Pacific Green Party of
Oregon.)
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Measure No. 27
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General otherwise affecting the characteristics of any food
Election,November 5,2002. (including any substance intended for use in producing,
manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating,
packaging,transporting,or holding food and including any
source of radiation intended for any such use);
BALLOTTITLE (d)"Genetically Engineered" means grown, manufactured,
processed or otherwise produced or altered with tech-
niques that change the molecular or cell biology of an
ItiUCliiE �� organism by means or in a manner not possible under
27 natural conditions or processes, including but not limited
lit
�� � to recombinant DNA techniques, cell fusion, micro and
[ �h181t ? tt .��4Tt� 4N "' macro-encapsulation, gene deletion and doubling,
introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions
�t9S .T O`IYEV VC TE.'Yes vote.req�tIres la pf toads of genes. "Genetically Engineered" shall not include
frint got processed using g �� red (as breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro
d0* rnitena WRI4 amt 15repan # rtha tx c srt�rtm rlt,. fertilization and tissue culture processes;
- ��tf� (e)"Label" means a display of written, printed, or graphic
matter upon or connected to the immediate container or
) o 00 requt �tbetlrtg b surface of any article;and by or under the authority of this
#4 {�I1re from Orproces`sed using gerietac�#y ngineered(a5 section a requirement that any word, statement, or other
�itlgd}rr) awith 1,_boprgX0dhY information appearing on the label shall not be considered
re to be complied with unless such word,statement or other
41> itACttY:', Bquires IabeE tating'Geneflsl Egtrtef"on, information also appears on the outside container or
surfiaoe of t j side, � ink P gene YT "W 1 i fq, (as, wrapper, if any, of the bulk, wholesale or retail package
fdprf� on � � of such article or is easily legible through the outside
� j gtf;})r bkatc l t� t 'the container or wrapper;
dr cell bt ��f} e ,m by ntft� €bie (f) "Labeling"means all labels and other written, printed, or
p (ttn, dl1� ��tit graphic matter upon an article or any of its containers or
of tlltbtrer � Se A) 1 f�oifs wrappers,or accompanying such article;and
tf tet tgrn�or repay, gstteficalfy 0agxrfieered Material, (g)"Principle display panel" means that part of a label that
efWt�fi et i tSTtr��tfte th,il td uct,. is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown, or
w as e�Oft Ife itl �urNa,iw tfis g6no ea y,' examined under normal and customary conditions of
ftgi�ered fCCs �tffis ettt�ti or nrafirin { tiue is display for bulk,wholesale or retail sale.
,rtftafied 0i 4tesUi#1g�rort gong�jrtter grit`, (3) Labeling. All foods in the following categories sold or
tho&® fefiarya�ftss distributed in or from Oregon, shall bear a label, created by
tldelrttaa ��0#o�irrtrttrrfi artd ertioe the Oregon State Department of Agriculture, that is plainly
q
visible on the principal display panel and contains the words
� ���1��1i�11�'i� ��Tt�� rtotafi+mpsct C�this "Genetically Engineered":
TJ OF f fta
tep�tYerrftfiltt �f�tu� q� (a)All foods derived in whole or in part from any genetically
yre �a!fi�trlatnr ��� engineered microorganisms, plants or livestock, if that
a r sue
ere, 00,iii are�# l alt C t�
t, genetically engineered material accounts for more than
3tafierffa��r` etrts{r� one tenth of one percent of the weight of the product;
(b)All food products prepared or processed using genetically
engineered enzymes or other genetically engineered
processing agents,whether those enzymes or agents are
present in the final product or not;
(c) All foods derived from agricultural products cultivated
TEXT OF MEASURE using genetically engineered agricultural inputs, whether
those agents are present in the final product or not;
Be it Enacted,by the People of the State of Oregon: (d)All dairy and meat products derived from livestock that
have been fed genetically engineered feed or feed
The Oregon Revised Statutes,is amended BY THE ADDITION additives or ingredients, or derived from livestock that
OF THE FOLLOWING NEW PART_,TO READ: have been treated with genetically engineered hormones
Part _. Labeling of genetically engineered food. (1) or drugs;
Declaration of the People. (e)All genetically engineered foods that are significantly
altered in composition or nutritional value, or that require
Labeling of genetically engineered food and food additives shall preparation steps different from their natural counterparts
be required in order to create and enforce the fundamental right which shall, in addition to being labeled"genetically engi-
of people in Oregon to know if they are buying or eating geneti- neered,"be labeled to specify those changes in properties;
cally engineered food and to have the choice in buying or eating (f) All genetically engineered foods resulting from trans-
foods that have been altered through genetic engineering. species gene transfers which shall specify, in the label,
(2) Definitions. As used in this part _ unless the context the source of the transgene used and the purpose of the
otherwise requires' transfer. For instance, `This squash contains viral genetic
information designed to make it resistant to viral infection';
(a)"Agricultural products" means any agricultural, horticul- and
tural,viticultural,or vegetable product grown or produced; (g)All genetically engineered foods resulting from transfer of
(b)"Food"means any articles used for food or drink for man animal genes into plants which shall be labeled to indicate
or other animals, chewing gum, and articles used for this fact in a manner that will allow vegetarians and those
components,including food additives,of any such article; with dietary religious restrictions to observe their dietary
(c) "Food additive"means any substance,the intended use of guidelines. For instance, "this tomato contains genetic
which results or may be reasonably expected to result, material derived from the flounder, a fish of the family
directly or indirectly, in its becoming a component or Bothidiae.'
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Measure No. 27
(4) Enforcement. By the effective date, the legislature shall EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
prescribe,enact and enforce measures implementing this new
part_.
Ballot Measure 27 requires, by statute, all foods and beverages
(5) Effective date. This new part shall become effective sold or distributed in or from Oregon that are derived from or
ninety days after the proclamation of the vote by the governor processed using genetically engineered (GE) materials to be so
and shall supercede any federal law, act or regulation which labeled.The Oregon Department of Agriculture shall create the
contains less stringent or less complete labeling information labels.
for any product subject to the provisions of this part.
The labeling requirements apply to all foods and beverages in
(6) Revisions of this law. The voters of Oregon authorize the the following categories that are sold or distributed for human or
legislature to make changes consistent with the intent of animal consumption:
this law so long as the changes further the purpose of this
amendment. Substantive changes, such as changes to the Foods containing more than one-tenth of one percent GE
categories of foods or food additives,the full or partial omis- material by weight;
sion of any category of food or food additive,tolerance levels Foods derived from or prepared with GE material,whether or
expressed as a percentage, definitions pertaining to terms not that material is present in the final product;
used in this part or labeling requirements are to be referred to
a vote of the people. Foods grown using GE agricultural inputs;
• Dairy and meat products derived from animals that have been
fed GE feed or feed additives;and
• Products derived from animals treated with GE hormones or
drugs,whether or not they are present in the final product.
In addition to being labeled "genetically engineered," further
labeling requirements apply as follows:
• Foods that have a significantly altered composition or nutri
tional value, or that require preparation steps different from
their natural counterparts shall specify those changes in
properties;
• Foods resulting from gene transfers between species shall
specify the genetic source of the gene and why it was added to
the food;and
• Foods resulting from the transfer of animal genes into plants
shall be so labeled to inform vegetarians and those with dietary
religious restrictions.
Foods and other substances are defined by the measure as
"genetically engineered" if they are grown, manufactured or
processed using means or methods that could not occur in
nature.Means and methods that could not occur in nature include
cutting and splicing DNA, cell fusion, microencapsulation or
macroencapsulation, deleting or doubling a gene, inserting a
foreign gene or changing the position of a gene. Genetic engi-
neering does not include breeding, conjugation, fermentation,
hybridization,in-vitro fertilization,or tissue cultures.
The measure declares that it supercedes any federal law or
regulation that contains less stringent or less complete labeling
information for any affected food. It authorizes the legislature to
make changes that are consistent with the measure's intent, but
requires that substantive changes be referred to a vote of the
people.
The measure would take effect 90 days after it is declared
passed.By that date,the legislature is required to enact laws to
implement and enforce the measure.
Committee Members: Appointed By:
Donna Harris Chief Petitioners
Laurie Heilman Chief Petitioners
Pat McCormick Secretary of State
Terry Witt Secretary of State
Kathleen Beaufait Secretary of State
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the
ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
The Center for Food Safety Greenpeace Urges Yes on 27-Label Genetically Engineered
Urges You to Vote Yes on Measure 27 (GE)Food
Oregonians should have the right to know what they are eating. Greenpeace supports Oregon consumers' right to know if
Up to 60% of processed foods on your grocery store shelves their food has been genetically engineered,and offers these
contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients.There is strong comments:
scientific evidence of numerous potential health and environ- Labeling GE food does not increase prices: In more than 25
mental risks of GE foods.These foods could be toxic,dould cause countries, labels are currently required on GE foods. In these
allergic responses,could have lowered nutritional value and could countries, when labeling was proposed, the biotech industry
compromise the immune responses in consumers. They may
also cause environmental problems, such as the growth of threatened that labeling would be enormously costly, and taxes
and food costs would increase. In fact, no country has seen
gover we government and the extinction of native species. Under federal price increases or higher taxes from GE food labeling. One
government policies, or foods reach your supermarkets without of England's largest supermarket chains stated that GE food
any required testing for these human health and environmental
problems. labeling required no price increases. Every supermarket in
Europe, and many elsewhere, have conformed to labeling laws,
By passing Measure 27, Oregon will become the first state to and none has raised prices.Oregon citizens should not be bullied
allow its citizens to make an informed decision on whether or not by industry's empty threats.
they wish to eat GE foods. Doctors warn that GE foods could harm our health: The New
• Without mandatory labeling, there is no way consumers England Journal of Medicine warned that GE foods could cause
can tell which foods are genetically engineered. new allergies.The leading doctors'organization in England has
• Without mandatory labeling, genetic engineering firms can stated that a ban on GE foods should be considered if they are
use consumers and our children as unknowing guinea unlabeled. A statement by over 2,000 doctors called the use of
pigs to test the safety of their GE foods. antibiotic genes in GE foods "a danger to health that can be
• Without mandatory labeling, consumers and health profes- avoided!
sionals will not know if adverse reactions to foods are due Infants and children are most at risk: A Harvard University
to their being genetically engineered. pediatrician stated, "I especially worry about the safety of [GE]
• Without mandatory labeling, consumers have no means of foods when it comes to children."A leading scientific society has
foods eventually prove hazardous.holding the producers of foods liable should these noted that infants could be especially at risk for food allergies from
GE foods.These doctors say GE foods are risky for children.
Mandatory labels on GE foods would benefit everyone an except Genetically engineered food harms the environment:Genetic
for the corporations that want boost their profits and deny engineering means more pesticides on our food and in the consumers the ability to know exactly what it is they are buying. envi-
ronment. Farmers who grow natural and organic food can lose
We urge the citizens of Oregon to be leaders and to protect their harvest when GE crops contaminate their fields. Labels on
consumers'right to know.Vote Yes on Measure 27. GE food would protect farmers and consumers who want the right
For more information, call the Center for Food Safety at to choose safe,natural non-GE food.
1-800-600-6664 or visit our website at For list of worldwide endorsers of Oregon Measure 27, see
www.centerforfoodsafety.org. www.greenpeaceusa.org/oregon
(This information furnished by Joseph Mendelson,lll,The Center for Food Greenpeace USA
Safety) Charles Margulis,GE Campaigner
(This information furnished by Charles Margulis, GE Campaigner,
Greenpeace USA.)
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Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Vote Yes on 271 The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods has
The Colorado Genetic Engineering Action Network(COGEAN),a been working since 1999 to pass federal legislation to require the
mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods in the United
statewide grassroots organization of Colorado activists,applauds
Oregon citizens for championing the consumers right to know States.We strongly support Oregon Ballot Measure 27.
what is in their food.We fully support the labeling initiative and According to a June 13-17,2001 survey from ABC News,93 per-
are ready to cooperate in any way, including working with local cent of those polled said the federal government should require
farmers, producers, grocers and cooperative markets, to help labels on food saying whether it has been genetically modified.
the State of Oregon comply with this crucial law. You are the ABC News stated"Such near-unanimity in public opinion is rare:'
torchbearers on this issue,and we thank you.People have a right While legislation to require the mandatory labeling of genetically
to know what is in their food,what they are feeding their families, engineered foods nationwide was introduced into both the 106th
their children. The risks are,too high not to allow people to and the current 107th U.S. Congress, it has not received the
choose.We are accumulating a sign on sheet of those in support priority treatment needed to pass it into law.
of your initiative at http://www.foodiabeling.org.
(This information furnished by Patrick West,Colorado Genetic Engineering In the European Union, Australia,Japan, China and many other
Action Network.) nations, the controversy over genetically engineered foods has
received significant media coverage. As a result, mandatory
labeling laws have been enacted in all those countries. Yet in
the United States,we still don't have this right.
The food industry does not want labels on genetically engineered
foods because they are concerned people will start asking ques-
tions such as "Have these foods ever been safety tested for
human consumption?"The answer to that question is"NO!"The
FDA decided that genetically engineered foods are"substantially
equivalent" to non-genetically engineered foods and need no
additional safety testing or labeling.Currently the biotech compa-
nies do not even need to notify the FDA that they are bringing
a new product to market. The very corporations that have a
financial interest in selling the products get to decide whether
they are safe or not.
Oregon voters are smart and have often shown leadership in
important areas of public concern before the rest of the country.
Oregon citizens now have another opportunity to show leadership
in the area of labeling genetically engineered foods.
Tell big business that you want the right to know if your foods have
been genetically engineered.Vote YES on Measure 271
(This information furnished by Craig Winters, The Campaign to Label
Genetically Engineered Foods.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Yes on 27 Market of Choice Urges Yes on Measure 27
Almost everyone wants labeling of genetically engineered food! "Informed consumers are essential to the fair and efficient
"COMPILATION AND ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC OPINION POLLS functioning of a free market economy."
ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED(GE) FOODS – Congressional declaration of policy, U.S. Code of Federal
(UPDATED FEBRUARY 1,2002) Regulations,January 1999
Below is a compilation of poll results concerning of geneti- We, at Market of Choice, enthusiastically support the right of all
cally engineered foods,listed in chronological order: consumers to know what is in their food in order to make an
informed choice in our free market economy.
• 90%of Americans said foods created through genetic engi- Vote Yes on 27
neering -processes should have special labels on them
(Rutgers University Food Policy Institute study;11/01) Rick Wright, Vice President, Wright's Foodliner, dba Market of
• 90%of American farmers support labels on biotech products Choice
if they are scientifically,different from conventional foods and
61%support labels on,biotech products even if not scientifically (This information furnished by Rick,wright,Wright's Foodfiner,dba Market
different. of Choice.)
(Farm Foundation/Kansas State University,survey of farms
throughout the U.S.,9/01).
• 93%of Americans say the federal government should require
labels saying whether it's been genetically modified, or bio-
engineered. "Such near unanimity in public opinion is rare"
(ABC News.com poll,6/01).
• 86%of Americans think that the government should require
the labeling of all packaged and other food products stating
that they include corn,soy or other products which have come
from genetically modified crops
(Harris Poll,6/00).
• 86% of Americans want labels on genetically engineered
foods(International Communications Research,3/00)
• 81%of Americans think the government should require genet-
ically engineered food products to be labeled. 89% of
Americans think the government should require pre-market
safety testing of genetically engineered foods before they are
marketed, as with any food additive. (MSNBC Live Vote
Results,1/00).
• 92%of Americans support legal requirements that all geneti-
cally engineered foods be labeled.(BSMG Worldwide for the
Grocery Manufacturers of America.9/99).
• 81% of American consumers believe GE food should be
labeled. 58% say that if GE foods were labeled they would
avoid purchasing them.(Time magazine,1/99).
• 93% of women surveyed say they want all GE food clearly
labeled.(National Federation of Women's Institutes,1998)."
A Work Product of the Center for Food Safety-Washington, DC
2002
For more polls see
httR://www.centerfortoodsafety.org/facts&issues/polls.htmi
(This information furnished by Donna Harris,Oregon Concerned Citizens
for Safe Foods.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
OREGON CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR SAFE FOODS Environmentally Responsible Investors urge Yes on 27
URGE YOU TO VOTE YES ON MEASURE 27 There are many documented risks connected with genetic
We have the right to know what is in our food. engineering-- human health risks, environmental risks, cultural
W and community risks.There are also unknown risks due to the
We are women and men, young and old, married and single, of
every race and religion, from every corner of Oregon. We are newness of the technology and the conflicting nature of the infor-
mation that is available.As a result,it is essential that genetically
scientists, physicians and lay people. We are farmers and
engineered foods be consumers,meat-eaters and vegetarians,rich and poor.We have
differences,but have all joined hands to bring you this message. whether or not to purchase these modified foods.
labeled so that consumers can choose
We have serious,scientifically-based concerns about the known Measure 27 provides much needed transparency. Note that
and unknown dangers of genetically engineered food, both for Measure 27 does not prevent the sale of genetically engineered
human health and the environment. foods and crops—it simply requires that consumers be informed.
We do not feel adequately informed or protected.We realize that Increased Chances of Allergic Reactions. The transfer of
many will find the following points hard to believe, but they area genes from one organism to another,via genetic engineering,has
matter t public record: tremendous implications for individuals with allergies who,without
labeling,can inadvertently eat a food containing a gene to which
• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)does not conduct they are allergic.
any of its own tests for the safety of genetically engineered Risks to the Organic Industry:Organic farming,the processing
food. of organic foods.and products,and the sale of these products is
• There are no independent tests required for the safety of a growing industry in Oregon.Genetically modified crops present
genetically engineered food. numerous risks to the organic industry, including the risk that
• The only testing done is by the corporations who produce pests will become resistant to organic farmers'methods and the
these foods and who stand to profit by their sale. These risk of genetic pollution whereby genetically modified crops could
corporations are not even required to inform the FDA of all contaminate organic crops.
their test results.
The people and governments of the European Union,Japan and Risks to Wildlife / Biodiversity and ecosystem integrity:
many other nations around the world have demanded and Some genetically engineered crops have been shown to be lethal
required that any genetically engineered food be labeled.This has to certain organisms and thus represent a clear threat to bio-
been accomplished with little or no price increase. diversity. Other genetically engineered crops have been found
to release toxins into the soil.
Numerous polls have shown that the vast majority of Risks to the Developing World:There are significant concerns
Americans want genetically engineered food to be labeled associated with companies engaged in genetic engineering,
and yet we have been denied this basic right. particularly in the way they deal with indigenous cultures and
It is time for the people of Oregon to once again assume leader- developing nations.
ship in the nation,just as we have in the past. Support your right to know. Give consumers the ability to
It is time to assert our common sense. choose whether to support genetic engineering given the risks to
human health,the local economy,the global environment,and the
Please vote Yes on Measure 27. developing world.
Oregon Concerned Citizens For Safe Foods Carsten Henningsen
www.labelaefoods.com Troy Horton
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Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Oregon Rural Action Urges YES ON MEASURE 27! RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE 27
Oregon Rural Action is a grassroots membership organization in God said, "Let the earth sprout vegetation: herbage yielding
Eastern Oregon working for social justice, agricultural and eco- seed,fruit trees yielding fruit each after its kind,containing its own
nomic sustainability,and stewardship of the land,air,and water. seed on the earth:'And it was so. And the Earth brought forth
We believe that we have the right to know what is in the food vegetation:herbage yielding seed after its kind,and trees yielding
we bet! fruit,each containing its seed after its kind.And God saw that it
was good.Genesis 1:11-12
By voting YES on Measure 27,we can choose to label genetically Religious traditions teach about the exquisite unity and awe-
engineered (GE) foods. Genetic engineering involves taking a some beauty and wonder that God placed within creation.
gene from one species and splicing it into another to transfer a Religion also instructs us about our responsibility to be stewards
desired trait.This process does not occur naturally,where natural of creation.We are told in Genesis 2:15–God takes the newly
barriers limit the transfer of genetic traits between different created human,and placed the,human in the Garden of Eden to
species.Genetio•engineering is relatively new and incomparable "cultivate and protect it."
to traditional animal and plant breeding techniques.
Oregon can become the first state trusted for GE food The Bible provides us with insight about our role as caretakers
labeling in the U.S. Many other countries already require in creation. It is our belief that one of the expressions of this
labeling.Since many of our nationally known brands already sell responsibility is to be extremely careful before taking any action
that could bring harm to the well-being of God's creation.The use
food overseas that is free a on ingredients, or are at least
required to label such foods, it is right that we have the same of genetically engineered foods is such an action.
consumer opportunity here in Oregon. Our conscience calls us to speak out about the proliferation of
Labeling genetically engineered foods is the only method to these foods. We are greatly concerned that they are not ade-
quately tested and that they bring enormous risk to the natural
family eats!Vote YES to protect the health of our children. order of creation.We believe that at minimum producers of such
foods have the responsibilities to provide labeling that will allow
Our choice of food is too important to be left to the corporations consumers who share our concern of conscience to know when
selling chemicals and biotechnology contracts to farmers for they are purchasing such as product.The ability to discern geneti-
bottom-line stockholder profits. Given the corporate scandals cally engineered products from those naturally grown allows us to
we've seen this year,why should we trust the food corporations to make decisions based upon our ethical commitments.
tell us what regulations are best?We believe that family farmers The psalmist reminds us, "The earth is the Eternal One's
have the right to be free from corporate control and liability for a and the fullness thereof ..:' Let us be careful stewards of God's
technology outside their influence. creation.
If GE foods were as wonderful as the corporations would have us Join us in supporting Measure 27.
believe,why won't they label to showcase GE ingredients?
Y For a list of Oregon religious leaders urging you to vote Yes
Your YES vote on Measure 27 gives you the power to make your
own decision about GE foods. on Measure 27,check www.labelgefoods.com.
Ulee Yanok,Vice President,Oregon Rural Action Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin
Rev.John Pitney
www.oraction.ora
Father Robert W.Krueger
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility,a group of doctors A Retail Grocer's Perspective on Measure 27
committed to human health,patient safety,scientific honesty and As President of New Seasons Market, a locally owned Portland
environmental protection,supports a yes vote on Measure 27. you to join me in voting Yes on
Less than a decade since their introduction,two-thirds of prod- Measure 27,the campaign based grocery chain, I ask k label genetically engineered food.
ucts in U.S.supermarket shelves contain genetically engineered
(GE)ingredients.Only one-third of Americans are aware that their I believe strongly that our customers have the right to know what
foods contain GE ingredients. Multiple polls show that 85% to they are buying and eating.This includes, as much as possible,
95%of citizens favor labeling. labeling where the food was grown or produced, whether it's
Currently, food substances are labeled for vitamin, mineral, organic and if it has been genetically engineered. Congress
caloric and fat content; wines containing sulfites warn those declared in its Fair Packaging and Labeling Act that, "Informed
allergic.The European Union requires labeling; many countries consumers are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a
ban import of GE foods from the US;other countries have or are free market economy."Without Measure 27 consumers in Oregon
considering labeling laws and import bans. Unfortunately, US and throughout our country will continue to be kept in the dark
regulatory agencies rely on safety tests done by GE product- about this risky experiment with genetic engineering.The system
producing companies. is broken and this is our chance to fix it.
Risks of GE foods include:toxicities from new proteins(deadly
eosinophilia-niyalgia syndrome in consumers of GE tryptophan There are serious,scientifically valid concerns about the dangers
supplements); altered nutritional value; transfer of antibiotic of genetically engineered food to our health and to the health of
resistance genes, contributing to antibiotic resistance;increased our environment. In the European Union, citizens and govern-
pesticide use when pests develop resistance to GE food toxins; ments have demanded that genetically engineered foods be
herbicide-resistant "superweeds"; non-target insects dying from labeled so that consumers can make informed purchasing
exposure to pesticide-resistant crops,with ripple effects on other decisions. I want to offer that choice to our customers also.
species;GE plants and animals interbreeding with and contami- They deserve it.
nating wild populations; GE plants outcompeting, or driving to For many,food is connected to religion,culture,ethical concerns
extinction,wild varieties;GE plants adversely altering soil quality; and the environment. For everyone,food choices are connected
decreased agricultural biodiversity; and corporate control of to health. Isn't it time we assert our rights as citizens of this
agriculture,with the transmogrification of farmers into"bioserfs:' country to be kept adequately informed on a subject so critical to
Labeling of GE foods will prevent dangerous allergic attacks all of us?
(as occurred in unsuspecting consumers of soybeans modified
with Brazil Nut genes);allow vegetarians to avoid plants injected In one survey after another, a vast majority of Americans have
with animal genes; and allow concerned individuals to avoid stated that they want to see genetically engineered foods labeled.
ingesting milk from cattle injected with recombinant BGH,which To me, it is not only good business sense to comply with the
increases levels of potentially-carcinogenic IGF-1 in milk. wishes of my customers,it is also just plain common sense.
Labeling will increase public awareness of genetic engineering, For yourself, your family and for future generations, please vote
allow us freedom to choose what we eat based on individual Yes on Measure 27,
willingness to confront risk, and ensure a healthy public debate
over the merits of genetic modification of foodstuffs. Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Brian Rohter
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility (This information furnished by Brian Rohter, President, New Seasons
(This information furnished by Martin Donohoe, MD, FACP, for Oregon Market.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
GE labeling statement by Harry MacCormack—Organic YES ON 27
Farmer and Co-Founder & former Executive Director of "Let Oregonians join the growing global community"
Oregon Tilth
Label genetically engineered foods
The relationship between food consumers and the farmer- Countries that presently have existing bans or mandatory
manufacturers of those foods is one of trust.When that trust is labeling of genetically engineered foods:
questioned or fractured, rules or laws are needed. We cannot Australia,Austria, Bolivia,Chile,China,Croatia,Czech Republic,
tolerate an incursion into this relationship trust those who Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Indonesia,
promote the genetic alteration of grains, vegetables, fruits, and Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia,
dairy products. Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Switzerland, United
In Oregon, which has the oldest Organic Labeling Law, aware- Kingdom
ness of the problems with genetically altered foods is becoming Countries proposing,or in the process of enacting,laws to
more widespread. That an estimated 70% of foods on store label genetically engineered foods.
shelves contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients with no Brazil,Hong Kong,Israel, Mexico, Russia
identifying label makes the public leery.We need to know what is
in our foods—we have the right to know.A GE labeling require- "Oregonians have the right to know"
ment is necessary.
Public opinion surveys in foreign countries show that a vast
As a farmer,I share concerns with consumers regarding drift from majority (including 98% in Canada) of those surveyed, believe
genetically altered pollens. in crops like corn,this drift is rapidly that genetically engineered food should be labeled. More than
spreading to all corn across the world.Wheat,rice,soy,canola— three billion people live in countries with laws in to ace.planned or
the list of GE crops grows.As growers,it is difficult to defend our- proposed,to label or ban genetically engineered food.
selves from this outrageous violation of our sacred seed base.
• Why does America, which prides itself on democratic values,
GE potatoes can contain a pesticide and therefore be toxic, keep its own citizens from having the right to know how our
especially to children. But without labeling, how does anyone food has been genetically altered.
know when they are ingesting these altered foods?
• Why are some biotech companies and food industry groups
How is it that those of us who try to grow clean,health-promoting willing to spend millions of dollars to try to defeat this initiative,
foods in accordance with natural,biological processes can be so which gives Oregon citizens.the opportunity to make informed
quickly displaced by corporate arrogance? There has been choices?
almost no testing of the effects on humans,animals,or microbial
life of this genetic engineering practice.We can only hope that Oregonians have the right to protect their families and future
a GE labeling requirement will slow down the practice until our from the potential unanticipated health effects of genetically
collective knowledge catches up with reason to replace the engineered foods.
secrecy that allows greed yet another victory. Common sense says, "if a food product is safe, nutritious, and
I will vote YES on Measure 27. environmentally friendly, why stop consumers from having full
disclosure of these experimental products"?
Harry MacCormack
The United States, which produces over 70% of the GE food
(This information furnished by Harry MacCormack.) globally, needs to have its citizenry take greater accountability of
the proliferation of these products.
• Please join the worlds' growing concerns about genetic
engineered food.
• Help pass Measure 27 and let Oregon,again, be a leader for
the rest of our country.
• Oregon's success will be heard and appreciated throughout
America and the rest of the world.
Exercise your democratic right and vote"Yes"on Measure 27. {
Mel Bankoff, President of Emerald Valley Kitchen
(This information furnished by Mel Bankoff, Emerald Valley Kitchen
President)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Rachel's Friends Breast Cancer Coalition is a grassroots HUNDREDS OF SCIENTISTS,INCLUDING
Oregon organization (www.racheisfriends.org) concerned about THE FDA'S OWN EXPERTS,HAVE WARNED THAT
environmental toxins causing breast and other cancers. We GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS POSE HIGHER RISKS
believe in the precautionary principle, which asks whether TO HUMAN HEALTH THAN DO OTHER FOODS.
potentially risky behavior can be avoided. Our support for VOTE YES ON 27 TO LABEL THEM.
Ballot Measure 27 flows from our organizational purposes and
philosophy. • Professors of molecular biology at leading universities such
Genetically engineered food is experimentation on human as Harvard,M.I.T.,and the University of California,Berkeley
beings and our environment. Its consequences aren't presently have issued cautions about the abnormal risks of GE foods.
known, and may not be reversible if ultimately found harmful. Professor Philip Regal, a renowned expert at the University
Because these risks are not necessary,they should be avoided. of Minnesota, has written:"...there are scientifically justi-
To support this ballot measure, however,you only need agree fled concerns about the safety of genetically engineered
with Oregon's long tradition of giving citizens information so they foods, and some of them could be quite dangerous."
can make informed private choices. Product labeling will enable Declaration,5/28/9
those who wish to purchase genetically engineered foods to find www•biointe ri y.ora/reaaldeclaration.htmI
these products and permit others to avoid them. The Royal Society of Canada states it is "scientifically
Choice are important for people who wish to avoid certain unjustifiable" to presume that GE foods are safe. Expert
foods for health reasons or religious or ethical principles.If some Panel Report, 1/0 1
tomatoes contain genetic material derived from flounders,without The scientists at the Food and Drug Administration
labeling people who don't eat fish would have to avoid all (FDA)also recognized the unique hazards of GE foods
tomatoes. If Ballot Measure 27 passes, they would know which and repeatedly warned about them. This was exposed
tomatoes they could purchase safely. when a lawsuit by public interest groups forced the FDA to
Moreover, we don't know the long-term effects, for example, divulge its files.
of genetically modifying a plant to increase its resistance to a The FDA's scientists concluded that genetic engineer-
particular herbicide or to kill certain insects. Genetically engi- ing is inherently hazardous and can produce unin-
neered plants and animals are living things which will reproduce, tended new toxins that are unpredictable and difficult to
crossbreed and potentially dominate or eliminate non-engineered detect.They cautioned that no GE food can be consid-
varieties.In the short term,we may receive greater yields, but in ered safe unless it has passed rigorous toxicological
the long term we may discover that this was a tragically wrong tests.
choice which cannot be corrected.
• An FDA official summarized the experts'opinions by stating:
The theory of a free market economy is that products survive "The processes of genetic engineering and traditional
or fail based on consumer choice.Without labeling, consumers breeding are different, and according to the technical
are powerless to decide whether they want to accept or avoid the experts in the agency,they lead to different risks:'(Dr.
risks inherent in genetically engineered food. Passage of Ballot Linda Kahl memo, 1/8/92. #1 in the set of photocopies of
Measure 27 would restore that freedom of choice. FDA memos at www.biointearity.ora/list.htmi
(This information furnished by Nancy Crumpacker,Rachel's Friends Breast Nevertheless, FDA bureaucrats, who admit they are
Cancer Coalition.) following a directive to foster the biotechnology industry,
disregarded their experts' input and' claimed there's an
overwhelming consensus among experts that GE foods are
so safe they don't need to be tested. Based on this false
claim. they allowed GE foods to be marketed without any
testina.
• No GE food has passed all the safety tests the FDA
experts said are necessary.
(This information furnished by Steven M. Druker, Executive Director,
Alliance for Bio-Integrity.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No.' 2l Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
LABELING GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD OREGONIANS DESERVE A CHOICE!
IS NOT COSTLY
EXCERPTS FROM MAJOR FOOD RETAILERS'COMMENTS No matter what our personal food decisions are, Oregonians
all agree we deserve a choice - the choice to buy and eat
"With our policy to remove all GM (genetically modified/ genetically-modified organisms or not.
engineered)derivatives from Safeway brand products,the impact There are Oregonians with
on cost of moving to Non-GM was thus largely minimized...The _allergies to genetically-modified-organisms
supply chain for non-GM materials is now much more estab- -religious concerns about genetically-modified organisms
lished such that the product pricing of Soya/Maize raw materials _personal health concerns about genetically-modified organisms
is market competitive." environmental and social concerns about genetically-modified
-George Uden,Safeway–United Kingdom(UK) organisms
"Has the CWS increased the Brice of any product that it retails But none of these countless thousands of Oregonians can make
as a direct result of the introduction of European labeling leais- a simple choice - because foods containing genetically-modified
lation for GM ingredients? No. At the outset, our policy was to organisms are not labeled in our state.
label...alongside routine packaging changes.However, as exclu- This common-sense proposal should not be contentious - after
sion of GM ingredients became more practical, this was our all,consumer choice is the very basis of a healthy market econ-
preferred course of action and meant that no additional labeling
was necessary...previous changes were reversed in routine label omy. If products list common ingredients like wheat, sugar and salt,why should they not also list genetically modified organisms
updates as far as possible and so any cost impact was minimal:"
-David Croft,CWS Retail(UK's largest retail cooperative and Corporations that profit from the marketing of genetically-modified
commercial farming operation) organisms will argue that labeling is unnecessary and too
expensive. Nonsense. We heard those same arguments from
"...we have eliminated GM ingredients from all our brand food,pet corporations when the public asked for seat belts and air-bags to
food and dietary supplements,involving over 4,000 products...by be required in cars.
replacing soya and maize ingredients with alternatives or using While labeling is a simple step, our thousands of customers
validated non-GM sources... and members believe that Oregon deserves greater protection
...changes in packaging took place at the print run stage and nQ from genetically-modified organisms. In short, we believe that
additional costs were incurred. genetically modified organisms do not belong on our dinner
...removal of GM ingredients has neither affected the final plates or in our environment.
product quality nor cost to the consumer:"
- Rachel Wilson, Sainsbury's (UK's second largest grocery As a first step,Oregonians needs a chance to choose.
chain) OREGONIANS DESERVE A CHOICE!
- Above excerpts from answers by major food retailers VOTE YES ON 27!
included in "Labeling of Genetically Modified Organisms People's Food Cooperative, Portland,OR
(GMO's)is Becoming Standard Practice Around The World Alberta Cooperative Grocery, Portland,OR
– References, Reports and Documents, Greenpeace,
October 2001 (This information furnished by Rolf Skar, Board President, People's Food
Cooperative;Alberta Cooperative Grocery.)
America has the "know-how" to label GE foods affordably
and offer consumers an informed choice.
Please Vote Yes on Measure 27.
www.labeigefoods.com
(This information furnished by Donna Harris,Oregon Concerned Citizens
For Safe Foods.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Stahlbush Island Farms,Inc. Let Consumers Know What's In Their Food - Vote Yes on
Vote Yes On Measure 27 Measure 27
Our family has been farming in Oregon for 116 years(4 genera- The more than 15,000 members of the following
tions). We understand the need for advanced research and consumer-owned grocery cooperatives
modern agricultural sciences. Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. has simply want to know what is in their food.
received national recognition for advanced"sustainable farming We are asking for basic consumer information.Measure 27 is not
practices".We support measure 27 for three reasons: designed to stop biotech research, but to give consumers the
Chemical Residues in Food... information we need in order to choose whether or not to
• Stahlbush has likely done more chemical residue testing on consume genetically engineered(GE)food.
food and soils than any farm in Oregon. If you apply BT Many experts question the consumption of food
(Bacillus Thuringiensis,a natural insecticide)to a crop,or you made with GE ingredients without
genetically engineer BT into the plant, you still have this more in-depth,long-term studies.
compound in the environment.Any chemical,whether applied They feel these products have been released without broad
as an insecticide or genetically engineered into a plant, may consideration of the long-term effects. We have experienced
end up as a residue in your food,or may leave a residue in the many new technologies hailed as innovative enhancements of our
soil.We would not knowingly eat this or feed it to our children. quality of life, only to discover serious problems years later.
Crop Contamination... Problems that would not have impacted so many people if
• At Stahlbush, our neighbors are conventional and organic adequate long term research had been done before approving
growers. Corn is a wind-pollinated crop, so it is virtually them for public use.
impossible to prevent gene drift. Growing a non-GMO corn Concerns regarding a negative effect on our state's
crop requires careful planning,communication and cooperation economy and your cost of groceries are unfounded.
with neighbors. The European Union and Japan require labeling of GE foods,and
Consumers Should Know... major US food manufacturers as well as Oregon potato farmers
• You should know if your foods are GMO or not.We believe you are already supplying labeled products for export. It has not
should know where your food is grown. Our Japanese & measurably affected the cost of foods in thosg countries.
European customers demand Non-GMO food, and they label Very little GE food is grown in Oregon. The largest farmers
where the food is grown. cooperative in our state has chosen to go GE free to make sure
For the past 100 years in the U.S.,we have focused agricultural that it can satisfy it's Pacific Rim customers. It won't hurt our
research on increasing yields to provide cheap food for the farmers, but will assure them that they can continue to have
consumer in order to"feed the world".In Oregon,we are close to access to foreign markets with a label that will give them an
"feeding he farmers", as we have put so man advantage over other agricultural states.
9 p y good farms out
of business.We need to focus on niches, and specialty markets Major manufacturers already label for the rest of the world.
to survive.We want consumers to trust we are growing the health- Vote yes to give Oregonians the same RIGHT TO KNOW
iest food products possible.Measure 27 helps communicate this what is in OUR food.
trust. Most important, it helps consumers make an informed
choice. The consumer-owners of:
• Ashland Community Food Store,Ashland
Bill&Karla Chambers,Owners Coos Head Food Store,North Bend
Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op,Corvallis
Vote Yes on Measure 27 Food Front Cooperative Grocery, Portland
• Oceana Natural Foods Cooperative,Newport
(This information furnished by Karla Chambers, Owner, Stahlbush Island (This information furnished by Laurie Heilman, First Alternative Natural
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Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Vote Yes on 27 Endorsements for Measure 27
Is the truth about genetically engineered food being Union of Concerned Scientists
reported? Democratic Party of Oregon
In 2001, the prestigious "Goldman Environmental Prize" Sierra Club
www.gQldman rio ze.org was awarded to six environmental heroes, James K. m Executive Director,20/20 Vision
including two journalists who upheld truth about genetically Organic Coonsunsumeers rs Association
Washington Biotechnology Action Council
engineered food and consequently lost their jobs Carol Merrick,Chair, EarthSave Portland/Vancouver Chapter
"In late 1996, journalists Jane Akre and Steve Wilson began Britt Bailey, Senior Associate, Center for Ethics and Toxins
investigating rBGH the genetically modified growth hormone (Cetos)
American dairies have been injecting into their cows.As investi- Prof.Philip L.Bereano
gative reporters for the Fox Television affiliate in Tampa, Florida, Charles Margulis,GE Campaigner,Greenpeace USA
they discovered that while the hormone had been banned in The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods
Canada Europe and most other countries, millions of Americans °`Hagelin,NLP Support Oregon Initiative to Label GE Food
were unknowingly drinking milk from rBGH-treated cows.The duo ...I encourage all supporters of the Natural Law Party and advo-
documented how the hormone, which can harm cows, was cates for safe food to support this initiative campaign in every way
approved by the government as a veterinary drug without ade- possible.Our self-governing power is eroding faster than we can
quatelX testing its effects on children and adults who drink rBGH imagine. We must reassert control directly through such ballot
milk.They also uncovered studies linking its effects to cancer in measures and reign in our runaway government,currently in the
humans.Just before broadcast, the station cancelled the widely grip of special interests" John Hagelin, Natural Law Party,
promoted reports after Monsanto, the hormone manufacturer, http://www.natural-law.ora;enews/2002 02 20.html
threatened Fox News with "dire consequences" if the stories
aired. Under pressure from Fox lawyers, the husband-and-wife "Consumers have a basic right to labels telling them
team rewrote the story more than 80 times. After threats of what's in their food and how it was produced.
dismissal and offers of six-figure sums to drop their ethical Labels make possible informed choices among foods based on
objections and keep quiet they were fired in December 1997. personal values. Vegetables approved by FDA on the basis of
In 1998, Akre won a suit against Fox for violating Florida's safety considerations, for example, might nevertheless be offen-
Whistleblower Law, which makes it illegal to retaliate against a sive to those wanting to avoid consuming animal genes.Without
worker who threatens to reveal emgloyer misconduct:..". labeling, consumers never know whether animal genes are
http://www.00ldmanprize.ora/reci ients/recipientProfile.cfm? present.
recipientlD-106,8/23/02 In addition, labels allow consumers to influence the decisions
Other Awards about production. With labels consumers can vote "with their
forks"for alternatives to genetic engineering (of which there are
"BOULDER,Colo..special award for Couraae in Journalism from many).Without labeling, consumers are stuck with a technology
the Alliance for Democracy',-www.foxbghsuit.com. (4/30/99) chosen primarily by the biotechnology industry and government.
Finally, labeling allows for the monitoring of any adverse
"WASHINGTON, D.C. ...The Joe A. Calloway Award for Civic health effects caused by genetic engineering. Without
Courage was presented to [Akre and Wilson] ...by the S,h ffek labeling, consumers have no chance of connecting unexpected
Nader Trust For The Community Interest' -www.foxbghsuit.com, ills to particular foods.
(12/16/98) We live in an age adept at managing information. Oregon's
"LOS ANGELES - The national Sgciety of Professional Measure 27 uses our technology to give consumers choice
Journalists (SPJ) presented [Akre and Wilson] its Award for and power. - Margaret Mellon Ph.D., J.D., Director, Food and
1=thics...only the fourth time the group has bestowed such an Environment Program Union of Concerned Scientists" -
ethics honor in its 89-year history':' -www.foxbghsuit.com, http:/Lwww.thecampaign.ora/s-tates/oreaon-act.htm 8/23/02
(10/24/98) See www.labelaefoods.org for more endorsements
Jeff Peckman (This information furnished by Donna Harris, Oregon Concerned Citizens
www.bigg-alliance.ora for Safe Foods.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
The Pacific Green Party supports the right of all Oregonians AN ORGANIC FARMER SPEAKS OUT
to be informed about ingredients in the food we eat. The AGAINST COSTLY LABELING LAW
ability to make healthy food choices is a human right. I am going to vote against Measure 27 because I feel that this
Genetic engineering alters genes and transfers them from one could possibly be a Pandora's box of needless and unwanted
organism to another.The resulting products are called genetically regulations. I do not believe that in the long run this ballot
modified organisms(GMOs). A biochemist might insert selected measure will see the desired benefit of helping mews an organic
genes from soil bacteria into potatoes to increase yield, or alter farmer. Rules and regulations always multiply...they do not
the vegetable so it's pesticide tolerant.Two-thirds of our food is decrease,especially when the-government is involved.I see more
genetically modified–including staples like corn and soybeans. and more impossible regulations that will heavily burden the con-
The act of restructuring just these two foods affects breads, ventional farmers and the very real possibility that I,as an organic
yogurts, infant formula, ice cream,vitamin E, chocolate, alcohol, farmer, will eventually be hit with some of these paperwork and
powdered sugar, salad dressings and many more.Yet our food regulation nightmares.This will not make our food safer,but it will
producers refuse to provide the information that would allow us to definitely make it harder for the American farmer to compete on
make informed choices about what we take into our bodies as the world market that is already unfair.
nourishment.
DON'T BELIEVE THE SCARE TACTICS.
Buying food is the not the same as volunteering to be part of I believe that this ballot measure is largely symbolic and is
an experiment.Yet since 1996,when genetically modified organ-
isms began appearing in our food without our knowledge, designed to scare folks about their food supply.This is unneces sary. Measure 27 has been brought forward by organic pro-
American consumers have been treated guinea pigs.There is ponents who would have us believe that conventionally produced
no proof that foods containing these ingredients are safe to eat.If food is bad.This seems rather heavy handed.
individuals want to participate in experiments to determine the
effect of GMO foods,that should be a conscious choice.It should I think this Measure 27 has been thrust upon us by out-of-state
not imposed on all of us by keeping food content a secret. proponents to use our state as a guinea pig for something that
More than thirty-five countries, containing half the world's has failed in several other states numerous times.
population,either have or are adopting GMO labeling laws. I want people to buy my organic products and to support the
U.S. exports to these countries are already being labeled, so values of sustainable agriculture, but I think that we are above
cost is not a factor. Ninety percent of Americans support GMO scaring people into buying.
labeling.
Please take a careful look at Measure 27
This is another case of corporate greed stepping on basic human and vote NO with me.
rights.Our commercial food producers seem to have forgotten the
duty that comes with the opportunity to sell their wares.That duty (This information furnished by Greg Pile,Willamette River Organics,inc.)
is to inform consumers about what they purchase.Food is essen-
tial for life, it is vital that we know what we eat.Please vote yes
on Measure 27.
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Oregon.)
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Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
As former Director of the Oregon Department of Agricul- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
ture and Director of the Oregon Economic Development Norman E.Borlaug
Department, I am concerned about decent paying jobs and Explains His Concerns About Measure 27.
profitability for those assuming risks inherent with business Measure 27 would hinder the continued progress of science
in a global market place. I find Measure 27 to be one more in expanding the world's food supply.
extreme, badly written measure that adds unrecoverable
costs to already critically priced products. In the last 20 years, biotechnology has become an invaluable
If you are concerned about your knowledge of the food you ingest, scientific tool to improve and increase the world's food supply.
healthy food, food nutrition, nutrition-oriented disease, starving Anti-technology proposals, like Measure 27, seek to ban this
people around the globe, jobs in Oregon, a diverse economy, important,safe technology by scaring consumers into suspecting
sustaining family farms and rural communities, you will not vote there's something to fear in their food.As numerous studies and
for Measure 27. leading health organizations around the world have affirmed,this
spurious claim is wholly unfounded.
The issue is not labeling.The issue is protecting the con- Extremists in the environmental movement from rich nations like
suming public with scarce resources in a global market ours seem to be doing everything they can to stop scientific
place. progress.Small,but vociferous anti-science groups are attempting
The issue is not labeling contents, points of origin or consumer to slow the application of new technology.
education.It is about improving the human condition,eradicating While affluent nations can certainly afford to pay more for food
starvation and addressing disease derived from food deficiencies. produced by so-called"organic"methods, the one billion chroni
Measure 27 steals scarce resources away from these paramount cally undernourished people of the low-income, food-deficit
food policy objectives. nations cannot.
The issue is uncontrollable cost of producing food and fiber World population doubled from 1960 to 2000, increasing from 3
in Oregon. billion to 6 billion.Food production kept up with population growth
The extreme aspect of Measure 27 relates to the uncontrollable because we created and adopted many new technologies –
expenses and taxes that will have to be borne by the market better techniques to cultivate soil, new irrigation technologies,
place. These cumulative costs will be extracted from the pro- more advanced biodegradable pesticides, better genetic strains
ducer's pocket,further pushing Oregon producers into extinction. and better machinery.But by 2050,world population is expected
The Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Admin- to rise to 9 billion.
istration and Oregon's Department of Agriculture manage the While biotechnology alone is not the only answer to feeding the
Federal system of food safety through intense,continual scrutiny. world,it is vital to our continuing quest for genetic improvement of
Thousands of university-based, publicly financed research crops–an effort that's been underway since the dawn of agricul-
projects provide basis for protection of food and fiber supplies. ture more 10,000 years ago.
The consequential loss of jobs, livelihood and tax revenue adds We can't afford to let anti-science activists force us to reject a tool
burden to the remaining taxpayers to carry the burgeoning costs so vital to food improvement and hunger relief efforts.
of a la carte ballot measures such as Measure 27.By Department Please Vote No on Measure 27.
of Agriculture estimates, Measure 27 will add $118 million to
our already oversized general fund expenses through 100,000 Norman E. Borlaug, Professor of International Agriculture,
inspections and by adding 60 new staff positions. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his"Green
Robert Buchanan Revolution"which helped Pakistan, India and a number of
Former Director other countries improve their food production. Since then
Oregon Department of Agriculture and Economic Develop- starvation has continued working tirelessly in saving millions from
arvation and suffering.
ment Department st
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
A Message Opposing Measure 27 from MEASURE 27 WOULD FORCE OREGONIANS
Peter Barton Hutt TO PAY FOUR WAYS
Former Chief Counsel of the Food and Drug Administration As an economist and former professor of agricultural economics,
Coauthor of Casebook on Food and Drug Law I believe Measure 27 is a poorly written and costly labeling
Lecturer on Food and Drug Law at Harvard Law School scheme laden with higher costs and no benefits. Retaining a
Member of the Institute of Medicine of the strong competitive position in global agricultural markets is essen-
National Academy of Sciences tial to the economic well being of our state,our schools and other
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews all food crops tax-supported infrastructures.Oregon will not prosper is we pass
developed through biotechnology to assure that they are at least senseless measures that reduce our ability to compete.
as safe as conventionally bred crops.Leading medical and scien- If passed by Oregon voters, Measure 27 would impose unwieldy
tific organizations also have all declared their confidence'in the labeling regulations and bureaucratic red tape that would force
safety of biotech foods – including the American Dietetic Oregonians to pay four ways:
Association, American Medical Association, Institute of Food 1 Family farmers and food processors would face compliance
Technologies, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, National Academy of Sciences and World Health costs under Measure 27 that would add more than 25%to their
production costs.These costs would be incurred for the array
Organization. P y
of recordkeeping and system changes needed to track and iso-
Food labels required by Measure 27 late food and food additives that would require special labeling
would mislead consumers. under Measure 27. In addition, Oregon food producers would
During my tenure as Chief Counsel of FDA, I was a strong pro- be forced to pay the costs of other process changes—from
ponent of informative food labeling.I prepared the first regulations handling systems to barcodes and liability insurance —
requiring nutrition labeling, complete ingredient labeling, and required to meet this sweeping regulation.
other requirements for truthful and nonmisleading food labeling. 2.Grocery stores, restaurants and food service facilities
That's why Measure 27 is so troubling. It proposes to put mis- would face higher costs for recordkeeping and tracking of an
leading labels on foods produced with biotech ingredients and estimated 500,000 food products, beverages and menu items
processes. Measure 27 would mislead consumers into thinking they sell or serve.
the labeled foods are less safe,when that is plainly not true. 3.Taxpayers would pay $120 million over 10 years to enforce
Scaring people about food is irresponsible. Measure 27's complicated new labeling requirements.
We should promote truthful and accurate labeling, not confusing Department of Agriculture's estimates included 60 additional
and misleading labeling.Our entire food supply has been altered staff members and equipment needed to conduct over 100,000
by such techniques as selective breeding over the past century.It inspections,audits and lab tests each year,requiring a doubling
'is dangerous and irresponsible to scare people into believing that of the Department's current General Fund Budget.
iii FDA-reviewed foods produced through biotechnology pose any 4.Consumers would pay higher food costs. In fact, a recent
i health threats or are any less safe than our traditional modified study estimated that Measure 27's labeling scheme would cost
food supply. an average family of four an additional$550 a year.
Measure 27 is a misguided attack on a technology vital to the It's clear that Measure 27 is a costly labeling law that deserves to
continued expansion of our food supply to meet the demands of be defeated.
a growing world.
Clinton Reeder, PhD
1 urge Oregon voters to Vote NO on Measure 27. Former Professor of Agricultural Economics
(This information furnished by Peter Barton Hutt.) Oregon State University
i (This information furnished by Clinton B.Reeder,Ph.D.,Farmer,Consulting
i Economist and Public Policy Analyst.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Measure 27 Would Seriously Threaten Boardman,Oregon Grocer:
Oregon Farmers and Food Producers Measure 27's Labeling Scheme is Ridiculous
My wife, Nancy, and I, together with my brother and his family, Our family has operated a grocery store in Boardman for 19 years.
farm 900 acres near Mt.Angel. Most of the vegetable and seed I've seen some extreme measures on our state ballot and soon
crops we grow are shipped throughout the United States and we'll all be voting on another one—Measure 27.
around the.world.Much of it is processed through a cooperative I've read all about Measure 27 and its labeling scheme. And,
owned by farmers like us. I have to tell you,it's simply ridiculous.
Measure 27 would be devastating for farmers and the food Measure 27 would dump a whole new set of food labeling
industry in Oregon. The misleading labels Measure 27 would regulations and red tape on grocers like me and on Oregon
require on many Oregon food products would worry consumers family farmers and restaurants. And, it would create a whole
about their foods when they are known to be safe.Consumers in new state bureaucracy to enforce the most confusing and comp6
other states and countries,given the choice between an Oregon- Gated regulations I've ever seen.
made product with the warning label and an identical product
made elsewhere without a label,will most often buy the unlabeled Measure 27 would force me and my customers to pay more.
product. My businesses costs would go up,consumer food costs would go
Warning labels would put Oregon food products at a up and taxpayer costs would go up.
competitive disadvantage. I sure don't want to charge my customers more for basic food
Forcing food producers to put what will appear to be warning items,like bread and milk,because I have to do a lot of paperwork
labels on foods from Oregon would put us at competitive and stick on a bunch of scary and misleading labels that say
disadvantage and cost us millions of dollars in lost sales.Oregon about 70% of the food on my shelves isn't 100% organic. If my
farmers and food processors are struggling already. Complying customers want to buy organic foods,they just have to look at all
with Measure 27 would require segregated handling of biotech the products I stock that are labeled organic.
foods and ingredients from their non-biotech counterparts.Either State law would impose fines and jail terms if I mislabel a can
separate equipment would be used or downtime would be or jar of food. In fact, the penalties would be higher than for
required for thorough cleaning.Tracking would need to trace foods some real crimes,like illegal drug use.
from the seed producer through the final products.
Look into Measure 27 yourself. When you do, I think you'll
All these costs would make Measure 27 expensive for Oregon agree with me—the more you know about Measure 27,the less
farmers and food processors–and ultimately for consumers.We you'll like it.
urge you to VOTE N_Q on MEASURE 27. Dean Kegler
Mark Dickman Owner, Kegler Sentry Market
Dickman Farms
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Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
OREGON'S LEADING BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Measure 27 unfairly harms
RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE NQ ON MEASURE 27 Oregon family farmers and ranchers.
Measure 27 is another example of narrow special interests trying Some extremists are at it again - pushing their special-interest
to use Oregon's ballot measure process to push their radical agenda at the expense of Oregon family farmers and ranchers.
political agenda. They are promoting Measure 27,a misleading and unnecessary
The organic food companies and activists behind Measure 27 labeling law that threatens the future of Oregon's agricultural
want to ban the use of biotechnology to improve agriculture and exports.
food crops, and they have proposed a scheme to put special About 80%of Oregon's agricultural production is shipped out of
warning labels on thousands of products that are not 100 percent state, with half sold overseas. Agriculture is the third largest
"organic." sector of Oregon exports and supports over 20,000 jobs in our
Measure 27 would require a huge and expensive state. In fact, every dollar of agricultural exports generates an
regulatory program. additional$1.32 in economic activity.
Measure 27's labeling regulations would be so sweeping that the Measure 27's labeling scheme puts Oregon food producers
Oregon Department of Agriculture estimates it would have to at a competitive disadvantage.
monitor,test,and track more than a half-million food products and Oregon farmers and ranchers sell their products in highly com-
menu items in order to enforce the law. Paying for that enforce- petitive multi-state,national and international markets.Our ability
ment would more than double the department's current general to remain competitive would be severely damaged if Measure 27
fund budget and cost taxpayers more than$118 million over the passes.
next 10 years. Under Measure 27,we would have to put special warning labels
Anyplace food is sold or served,labels would be required. on thousands of products that aren't 100% "organic:' These
Measure 27's scary warning labels would be required not only on ominous labels would be required on any product made with any
food and beverages sold in Oregon stores,but on food served in biotech ingredient or process fi despite the fact that they pose no
restaurants, school cafeterias, church bake sales, prison mess health risk and even if the final product doesn't contain any
biotech ingredients.
halls,vending machines–anyplace food is sold or served.
Labels also would be required on farm products and food grown To make matters worse, Oregon would be the only state in the
or made here in Oregon and shipped throughout the world. country and the only place in the world that requires these labels.
Oregon's economy relies heavily on the state's natural resource There's no doubt that labels that look and sound alarming would
industries,including agriculture and food production.Measure 27 scare off buyers here and abroad. And, that's just what the
would have a direct negative effect on Oregon farmers,our food Promoters, the large organic food corporations, of Measure 27
production and distribution industry, our restaurants and food want.
service operations,and on other businesses in the state that rely Measure 27's could cost us tens of millions of dollars
on these industries. in lost sales and higher overhead.
Associated Oregon Industries,Oregon's largest business organi- The proposed labeling scheme would force farmers and ranchers
zation opposes the Co$tly Labeling Law: to pay for detailed record keeping and complicated product
I Measure 27 Would Unfairly Hurt labeling.Thus, our overhead costs would increase as our sales
Oregon Farmers and Businesses. decrease.
PLEASE VOTE NO ON 27. Please join me and the 22,000 family farmers and ranchers of the
Associated Oregon Industries(AOI) Farm Bureau in voting NQ on 27,the Co$tly Labeling Law.
David Cruickshank
(This information furnished by Richard Butrick, associated Oregon Yamhill County Farm Bureau
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Statewide Measures
Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Oregon Food Processors Strongly Oppose Measure 27 Would Create
Measure 27's Costly Labeling Mandates a Regulatory Nightmare
Oregon's food industry is deeply concerned about Measure 27's for Oregon Restaurant Owners
costly and complicated regulations requiring misleading labels on Measure 27 would force Oregon restaurant owners to provide
most foods that aren't 100%"organic:' special warning labels with thousands of menu items served each
Compliance costs would fall heavily on Oregon's struggling that aren't 100%"organic:'Organic food companies are promoting the labeling scheme,
food processors. Companies would have to implement costly try to give themselves a competitive
recordkeeping and segregation systems to isolate food and food advantage over conventional food producers.
additives when labeling is required. Processors would face State officials estimate regulating
huge potential costs for separate processing lines, dual storage restaurant food labels will cost
warehouses, special facility and equipment cleaning, testing of nearly$9 million a year.
inputs,documentation from suppliers extending all the way back State officials estimate the Oregon Department of Agriculture
to farmers and seed producers, label changes, new barcodes will have to monitor more than 400,000 menu items served in
and,of course,liability insurance. Oregon restaurants, actually auditing 100,000 of those items,
Compliance costs are likely to add 15-20% to Oregon then sampling and testing 20,000 of them. State restaurant
Products monitoring and inspections will cost the state nearly$9 million per
Under Measure 27, Oregon's food industry would face competi- year with nearly$3 million in start-up costs.
tive disadvantages. Food makers in other states would be Measure 27 would also cost restaurant owners millions more.
required to apply misleading labels only for food they sell in Restaurants would face a complicated new burden – special
Oregon.Oregon companies must label food,regardless of where record keeping and research to track and determine the origin of
it is sold.Consumers elsewhere would avoid products from Oregon virtually every product or ingredient used in any dish we serve.
that carry scary sounding labels on shelves next to identical Staff time and costs would be passed on to Oregon consumers
products from other states that don't have those labels. through higher prices. On top of that, we'd face huge fines and
Oregon's farmers, food processors and suppliers form the heart even jail terms if we accidentally use the wrong labels.
of an industry with deep roots here.We take great pride in the 'Many basic foods would require costly labels.
quality of our products.Warning labels that make Oregon-made Basic food items like bread, dairy products, meats and many
products falsely appear to be less than safe or healthy are clearly beverages,would require Measure 27 labels reading"Genetically
misleading. Engineered,"even if they don't contain any genetically engineered
Measure 27 would be expensive for Oregon's food industry to ingredients.The labels would be useless.They are just intended
implement–and for consumers. It would also be expensive for to scare consumers away from"non-organic foods"--even though
Oregon taxpayers,wasting more than$118 million over the next they are just as safe as"organic"products.
10 years to pay for a new bureaucracy attempting to implement On behalf of all the members of the Oregon Restaurant
an unneeded and unfair law. Association, I urge you to say NO to the Co$tly Labeling Law.
The Oregon Food Processors FOODPAC urges you to VOTE NQ Please Vote NQ on Measure 27.
on MEASURE 27.
Bill McCormick, President
(This information furnished by Ken Yates, Oregon Food Processors McCormick&Schmick's Restaurants
FOODPAC.)
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Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Measure 27 Shifts Funds from Short-Changed Schools The Lifescience Industry Organization
to Pay for a Meaningless New Food Labeling Bureaucracy. Urges Oregonians to Vote NO on 27.
One Teacher's Concerns about Measure 27. Oregon's Budding Biotechnology Industry
As a teacher, I'm painfully aware of how Oregon's economic Will Be Harmed If Measure 27 Passes.
slump has forced budget cuts in schools across the state,including The Lifescience Industry Organization represents Oregon biotech
where I teach. companies and we oppose Measure 27.It is a direct attack on the
At a time when Oregon is struggling to find funds for schools, science that forms the basis of the industry that we are trying to
Measure 27 proposes to create a new state bureaucracy–costing grow to help diversify our state's economy. Measure 27's attack
taxpayers more than$118 million over the next 10 years–to put on biotechnology could hurt all of Oregon's emerging biotech
meaningless labels on foods that aren't 100%"organic." . industry,chasing away research dollars and investment capital.
Schools Would Have to Put Labels on Food and Beverages Top US scientists have determined foods
Served in School Cafeterias,Vending Machines and made from biotechnology are safe.
Concession Stands The FDA stated in 1992 that GMO food is safe to eat, and that
To add insult to that injury,Measure 27 is so poorly written that it consumers can be confident that products made using biotech-
would require schools like mine to label,foods and beverages nology meet the government's most stringent safety standards.It
served in the school cafeteria, in vending machines on school would therefore be misleading and confusing to place warning
property and at concessions stands during athletic events. labels on foods that are known to be safe.
Measure 27 is another example of initiative activists forcing Measure 27 will add a further financial burden
Oregon voters to decide on an innocent-sounding proposal with to Oregon's citizens.
huge, hidden impacts on government programs, taxpayers and At a time when our state budget is in crisis, Measure 27 would
consumers. require the Oregon Department of Agriculture's general fund
When Oregon's economy is sour, proposals like this are even budget to double in order to enforce its provisions. Moreover,
more damaging.School costs make up nearly half of state budget Oregon farmers, food processors and transporters would be
expenditures. So nearly half of Measure 27's costs are likely to saddled with additional expenses reducing already meager
come from funds that otherwise would be available to pay for profits on agricultural products.These extra costs will undoubtedly
teachers,textbooks and testing–all of which have been cut in the be passed on to consumers in the form of higher food prices.
current budget crisis. Measure 27 is Ten Times Stricter Than Any Other Country.
Measure 27 Is a Right-to-Learn Issue Measure 27 would be the most stringent consumer labeling law in
Backers of Measure 27 claim it's a right-to-know issue,but in fact the world.In order to sell their non-GMO products in Oregon,food
the information on the labels it requires would be misleading and producers from outside Oregon would have to meet standards
useless to consumers. I think of Measure 27 as a misleading learn that go well beyond any other regulations, making it unlikely that
issue.I believe my students have a right to an adequately funded they would sell their products here.Similarly,Oregon farmers and
food producers exporting outside our state would be burdened
education.Their right to learn should be the state's top funding
priority with additional costs making their products more expensive and
p y–not some new bureaucratic program designed to further less competitive.
one group's political agenda.
Kraig Hoene We urge you,please,to vote NO on Measure 27.
High School Social Studies Teacher Thank you.
(This information furnished by Kraig J.Hoene.) C.Jeff Lipps, President
Lifescience Industry Organization
(This information furnished by C.Jeff Lipps,President,Lifescience Industry
Organization(LIO)of Oregon.)
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Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
The Oregon State Grange Asks You to TAX WATCHDOG GROUP:NO on 27
Vote NO on Measure 27 Measure 27,the proposed labeling law,is another example of the
The Oregon State Grange is the largest grassroots, rural-based widespread damage that a special interest agenda can wreak on
fraternal organization in Oregon and has been active in protecting our state,its people and our economic future.
Oregon for 129 years. Measure 27 would cost taxpayers millions.
Grange members have always advocated for farmers and This labeling scheme would cost taxpayers over $17 million in
families. Measure 27 would be bad for our families, our farmers the first year alone, diverting already limited funds from needed
and our state. programs and services.Creating a new government bureaucracy
Measure 27 Would Be Costly to enforce unnecessary regulations when our state is coping with
a staggering budget deficit is staggeringly ludicrous.
Those who grow, distribute, _process, prepare and serve food Measure 27 would unfairly burden family farmers, grocers
would face higher costs and competitive disadvantages. Making and restaurants with red tape and higher costs.
Oregon farmers put unnecessary and confusing warning labels The poorly written initiative would force all businesses that
on their products could scare away buyers,costing them millions produce,sell or serve food or beverages to put warning labels on
even though the foods they are selling are completely safe. an estimated 500,000 products that aren't 100%"organic."This
Measure 27 would also cost millions to taxpayers.The Oregon would increase business costs, while farmers and processors
Department of Agriculture would be required to oversee the who export over 80%of their products at a daunting competitive
program and would have to virtually double its current general disadvantage.Such punitive,costly regulations could only worsen
fund budget. Oregon's mounting job losses and drag our economy further
down into recession.
Measure 27 Would Be Irresponsible and Extreme
Measure 27 would increase consumer food costs.
Genetically engineered food products occur in nature and have The increased costs imposed on food production and distribution
not been shown by scientific research to cause ill effects. Most would be passed on to Oregon consumers. A recent study
common food and clothing items are the result of natural or estimated that Measure 27 would ultimately cost an average
planned genetic modification. Genetically engineered crops are Oregon family of four several hundred dollars a year.
safe, good for our environment and good for our economy.
Measure 27 seeks to block the technology that promises to bring Oregon needs to direct its political will and dwindling tax dollars
benefits to families,farmers and the world. to combating our state budget deficit, mounting unemployment
and further erosion of discretionary income of Oregon families.
Genetically engineered foods are as safe as other foods and are
grown with fewer pesticide applications than traditional crops.A Measure 27's costly and extreme regulations would only
label would appear to be a warning making consumers believe exacerbate Oregon's current problems.That's a proposition that
the food is unsafe, which is incorrect and irresponsible. Foods deserves to be defeated.
derived through biotechnology are the most thoroughly tested Join me—and the 10,000 members of Citizens for a Sound
and heavily regulated crops in human history. Economy—in voting N_Q on 27.
Measure 27 is too extreme because even farm produce stands, R.Russell Walker
church bake sales, food carts and schools would be required to Executive Director
add labels to the foods and beverages they serve. Oregon Citizens for a Sound Economy
Measure 27 Would Hurt Oregon (This information furnished by R. Russell Walker, Oregon Citizens for a
Read Measure 27 and you will agree with the 19,000 plus Sound Economy.)
members of the Oregon State Grange and vote "NO" on
Measure.27.
(This information furnished by John Fine,Oregon State Grange.).
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Measure No. 27 Arguments
ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
OREGONIANS FOR FOOD AND SHELTER OREGON FAMILY FARMERS URGE NQ ON 27
STRONGLY OPPOSE MEASURE 27 Family farming is a proud tradition here in Oregon.Family farmers
Once again, an anti-technology, special interest group is using work long and hard—facing all kinds of challenges—to supply
Oregon's initiative process to impose its own extreme agenda healthy and safe food for our families and our communities.
on us all.This time, they've targeted Oregon's food supply with
hopes of getting the other 49 states to follow. But now, we are facing a threat to our future that will do nothing
but make our jobs tougher and consumer food prices higher.That
Ironically, the same people who oppose the use of agricultural threat is Measure 27,the Co$tly.Labeling Law.
chemicals are attacking the technology.that will allow our farmers Measure 27 makes no sense.This proposed law would require
s grow higher quality, more abundant food on less land, con warning labels on food that is researched,tested and regulated to
serving topsoil and reducing pesticide use. g 9
ensure safety.These scary labels would have to be stuck all over
Measure 27 is a complicated,costly labeling scheme that would: any food that contains a biotech ingredient or was processed
• Require all foods for humans or animals produced, sold or using biotechnology.The Department of Agriculture has estimated
distributed in or from Oregon to carry a special warning label that these labels would apply to over 500,000 food and beverage
if they are made with any biotechnology process or have a products.
biotech ingredient–even though the products are federally- Measure 27 would bury us in red tape. Family farmers would
approved and known to be safe; have to keep elaborate records to determine which foods require
• Require labeling of all foods, even at restaurants, farm which labels.Then,whether we sell our food at farm stands or to
stands,bake sales; grocery stores,we would have to label each product.Because the
labeling requirements under Measure 27 are so badly written,
• Create a costly government bureaucracy for monitoring and virtually all our products could be subject to these regulations.
enforcement activities;and, I Measure 27 threatens us with harsh penalties. If we make a
• Cost Oregon businesses and consumers hundreds of millions mistake and use the wrong label or the wrong labeling language,
of dollars, plus divert over$118 million of state taxes in ten we face fines of up to$5,000 and up to six months in jail.
years from programs like schools and law enforcement. please don't allow a few organic food companies to expand their
What benefits would you get from all the burden? In a word – business on the backs of Oregon's family farmers.Vote NQ on 27.
NONE! The labels wouldn't provide any useful or reliable Larry George
information.They are designed to scare people into believing the Oregon Family Farm Association
only"safe"foods are"organic"foods.
This is not a"Right to Know"issue.It benefits a select few organic (This information furnished by Larry George, President, Oregon Family
companies at the expense of us all.As the old saying goes,"The Farm Association.)
devil is in the details"Read for yourself what the statute will do,
not what the proponents tell you it will.The more you know about
Measure 27,the less you'll like it.
Vote NQ on 27.
Terry Witt
Executive Director
Oregonians for Food and Shelter
Paulette Pyle
Director of Grass Roots
Oregonians for Food and Shelter
(This information furnished by Terry Witt, Paulette Pyle, Oregonians for
Food and Shelter.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet--General Information
County Elections Offices
Baker Douglas
Tamara J.Green Doyle Shaver,Jr. j
Baker County Clerk Douglas County Clerk 1
1995 3rd St.Suite 150 PO Box 10
Baker City, OR 97814-3398 Roseburg, OR 97470-0004
541-523-8207 TTY 541-523-8208 541-440-4252, Fax 541-440-4408
e-mail:elections @co.douglas.or.us
Benton
James Morales GilFam
Elections Division Rena Kennedy
120 NW 4th St. Gilliam County Clerk
Corvallis, OR 97330 PO Box 427
541-766-6756 TTY 541-766-6080 Fax 541-766-6757 Condon, OR 97823-0427
541-384-2311
Clackamas
Ardis Stevenson Grant
Clackamas County Clerk Kathy McKinnon
Elections Division Grant County Clerk
825 Portland Ave. 201 S.Humbolt St.#290
Gladstone, OR 97027-2195 Canyon City, OR 97820
503-655-8510 TTY 503-655-1685 Fax 503-655-8461 541-575-1675 TTY 541-575-1675 Fax 541-575-2248
e-mail:grantco @oregontrail.net
Clatsop
Elections Division Harney
PO Box 178, 749 Commercial Maria Iturriaga
Astoria, OR 97103-0178 Harney County Clerk
503-325-8511 TTY 503-325-9307 Fax 5613-325-9307 Courthouse,450 N.Buena Vista
e-mail:nwilliams @co.clatsop.or.us Burns,OR 97720
http://www.co.clatsop.or.us 541-573-6641 Fax 541-573-8370
e-mail:clerk @co.harney.or.us
Columbia http://www.co.harney.or.us
Elizabeth(Betty) Huser
Columbia County Clerk Hood River
Courthouse, 230 Strand St. Sandra Berry
St.Helens, OR 97051-2089 Director, Records/Assessment
503-397-7214 TTY 503-397-7246 Fax 503-397-7266 Courthouse, 309 State St.-
e-mail:huserb @co.columbia.or.us Hood River, OR 97031-2093
http://www.co.columbia.or.us 541-386-1442
Coos Jackson
Terri L.Turi, CMC Kathy Beckett
Coos County Clerk Jackson County Clerk
Courthouse, 250 N.Baxter St. 1101 W Main St.Suite 201
Coquille, OR 97423-1899 Medford, OR 97501-2369 _
541-396-3121, Ext.301 TTY 1-800-735-2900 541-774-6148 TTY 541-774-6719 Fax 541-774-6140
Fax 541-396-6551 e-mail:becketks @jacksoncounty.org
e-mail:coosclerk @co.coos.or.us http://www.co.jackson.or.us
http://www.co.coos.or.us
Jefferson -
Crook Kathy Marston
Deanna(Dee) Berman Jefferson County Clerk
Crook County Clerk Courthouse Annex A,66 SE"D"St.Suite C
300 NE Third, Room 23 Madras, OR 97741
Prineville, OR 97754-1919 541-475-4451 TTY 541-475-4451 Fax 541-325-5018
541-447-6553 TTY 541-416-4963 e-mail:kathy.marston @co.jefferson.or.us
Curry Josephine
Renee Kolen Georgette Brown
Curry County Clerk Josephine County Clerk
PO Box 746 PO Box 69
Gold Beach, OR 97444 Grants Pass,OR 97528-0203
541-247-3297 Fax 541-247-6440 541-474-5243 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 541-474-5246
e-mail:clerk @co.josephine.or.us
Deschutes
Mary Sue (Susie) Penhollow Klamath
Deschutes County Clerk Linda Smith
Deschutes Services Bldg. Klamath County Clerk
1340 NW Wall St. 305 Main St..
Bend, OR 97701 Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-388-6546 TTY 541-385-3203 Fax 541-389-6830 541-883-5134 or 1-800-377-6094 Fax 541-885-6757
e-mail:susiep @deschutes.org e-mail:Ismith @co.klamath.or.us
http://www.deschutes.org http://www.co.kiamath.or.us
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County Elections Offices
Lake Sherman
Stacie Geaney Linda Cornie
Lake County Clerk Sherman County Clerk
513 Center St. PO Box 365
Lakeview, OR 97630-1539 Moro, OR 97039-0365
541-947-6006 TTY 541-947-6007 541-565-3606 Fax 541-565-3312
Lane
e-mall:scclerk @sherman.kl2.or.us
Annette Newingham Tillamook
Chief Deputy County Clerk Tassi O'Neil
135 E.6th Ave. Tillamook County Clerk
Eugene, OR 97401 201 Laurel Ave.
541-682-4234 TTY 541-682-4320 Fax 541-682-2303 Tillamook,OR 97141
http://www.co.lane.or.us/elections/ 5037842-3402 Fax 503-842-1599
e-mail:toneil @co.tillamook.or.us
Lincoln http://www.co.tillamook.or.us
Dana Jenkins
Lincoln County Clerk Umatilla
225 W.Olive St., Room 201 Patti Chapman
Newport, OR 97365 Director of Elections
541-265-4131 TTY 541-265-4193 Fax 541-265-4950 PO Box 1227
http://www.co.fincoln.or.us/clerk/ Pendleton, OR 97801
541-278-6254 Fax 541-278-5467
Linn e-mail:elections@co.umatilla.or.us
Steven Druckenmiller http://www.co.umatilla.or.us
Linn County Clerk Union
Alb any, OR 97321 SW 4th R.Nellie Bogue-Hibbert
Alb
541-967-3831 TTY 541-967-3833 Union County Clerk 1001 4th St.Suite D
Malheur LaGrande, OR 97850
Deborah R.DeLong 541-963-1006 Fax 541-963-1013
Malheur County Clerk e-mail:nhibbert @union-county.org
251 "B"St.West, Suite 4 http://www.union-county.org
Vale, OR 97918
Wallowa
541-473-5151 TTY 541-473-5157 Fax 541-473-5523 Charlotte McIver
e-mail:ddelong @malheurco.org Wallowa County Clerk
http://www.malheurco.org 101 S.River St., Room 100
Enterprise, OR 97828-1335
Marion 541-426-4543, Ext. 15 Fax 541-426-5901
Alan H. Davidson e-mail:wcclerk @co.wallowa.or.us
Marion County Clerk http://www.co.wallowa.or.us
Elections Division
4263 Commercial St.SE,#300 Wasco
Salem, OR 97302-3987 Karen LeBreton
503-588-5041 or 1-800-655-5388 TTY 503-588-5610 Wasco County Clerk
e-mail:elections@co.marion.or.us Courthouse, 511 Washington St.
http://www.co.marion.or.us/clerksoffice/ The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-6159 TTY 541-296-6159 Fax 541-298-3607
Morrow e-mail:karenl @co.wasco.or.us
Barbara Bloodsworth
Morrow County Clerk Washington
PO Box 338 Ginny Kingsley
Heppner, OR 97836-0338 Elections Division
541-676-5604 TTY 541-676-9061 3700 SW Murray Blvd.Suite 101
Beaverton, OR 97005
Multnomah 503-846-5800 TTY 503-846-4598
John Kauffman
Director of Elections Wheeler
1040 SE Morrison St Barbara S.Sitton
Portland, OR 97214-2495 Wheeler County Clerk
503-988-3720 Fax 503-988-3719 PO Box 327
e-mail:john.kauffman @co.multnomah.or.us Fossil, OR 97830-0327
http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/elect/ 541-763-2400 TTY 541-763-2401 Fax 541-763-2026
e-mail:bsitton @ncesd.kl2.or.us
Polk Yamhill
Linda Dawson Charles Stern
Polk County Clerk Yamhill County Clerk
Courthouse, Room 201 Courthouse, 535 NE 5th St., Room 119
Dallas, OR 97338-3179 McMinnville, OR 97128-4593
503-623-9217 TTY 503-623-7557 Fax 503-623-0717 503-434-7518 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 503-434-7520
e-mail:dawson.linda @co.polk.or.us e-mail:elections@co.yamhill.or.us
http://www.co.polk.or.us http://www.co.yamhill.or.us/clerk/
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(503)986-1523
Dear Fellow Oregonian,
This is volume two of the two-volume 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet.This volume contains
information about candidates and political parties (as well as local candidates and measures in the
county insert in the center, if your county produced a pamphlet).Volume one with information on state
ballot measures was mailed to you earlier. If you did not receive the first volume, please call my office
at 503-986-1518 and we will send you another.
Oregon pioneered the voters'pamphlet in 1903 and continues to be unique in the amount of information '
that the Secretary of State provides to voters. I often hear from Secretaries from other states that they
get calls from Oregonians that have just moved to their states wondering where their voters'pamphlet
is or why it has so little information.
No other state provides a forum, like volume one, that allows any person to purchase an argument on
a ballot measure or put it there by gathering signatures.This provides an avenue for all Oregonians to
participate in a dialog on the future of the state.
I am often asked why we mail to every household or how an individual can"opt out"of receiving the
voters'pamphlet.The simple fact is it is cheaper to mail to every household than to individually address
each pamphlet.The postal costs are significantly less to mail to every residential postal customer than
to label and mail to individual residences or voters.
We do provide an online voters'guide linked from www.oregonvotes.org that has all of this information
and information from other counties. If you have a student studying out of state or know someone who
is traveling and may not receive this pamphlet, you can direct him or her to the www.oregonvotes.org site
for a wealth of information about this election.
For the first time, we are also providing a translated Spanish language version of portions of the voters'
pamphlet at the www.oregonvotes.org website. I am working hard to make sure that all citizens have
equal access to ballot information regardless of their primary language.We are also providing a Spanish
language voter registration card for the first time in Oregon. '
To participate in this election, there are some important dates for you to remember.
• October 18th to 22nd is the period when ballots will be mailed to registered voters— if you are
registered and do not receive a ballot in the mail, call your county elections office for assistance.
• November 5th at 8 p.m. is the deadline for your ballot to be received by a county elections office—if
you do not return your ballot in the mail, return it to the official ballot drop site nearest you.
Thank you for taking the time to study the candidates and measures on the ballot and for participating
in the electoral process.
Sincerely,
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Oregon Secretary of State
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GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Your official 2002 General Election Voters' Pamphlet is divided The deadline to register to vote for the November 5, 2002,
into two separate volumes. General Election is October 15, 2002. If you register after that
This is Volume 2 and contains information on candidates only.You date,you will be entitled to vote only in future elections.To obtain
a voter registration card for future elections,you may use the form
should have already received Volume 1,containing information on
most an may also obtain a card at any county elections office,
the statewide measures. If you have not received Volume 1, banks and post offices,and many state agencies.The form
please call the Oregon Elections Division at(503)986-1518. most
is also available in some telephone books and online at
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candidates.All space is purchased;statements and photographs If your, voter registration status is inactive because you have
are submitted by the candidates or their designated agents. moved,and not updated your registration, or because you have
The information required by law—pertaining to occupation, not voted in the last five years,you may contact your county elec-
occupational background, educational background and prior tions office to find out how to update your registration and receive
governmental experience—has been certified by each candidate. a ballot for this election.You may update your registration and
Volume 2 also includes other voting aids, such as congressional receive a ballot for the November 5, 2002, General Election up
and district maps, drop site locations and a complete list of the through Election Day.Your ballot must be voted and received by a
state candidates.If your county has chosen to produce a Voters' county elections office by 8 p.m.on Election Day.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Page
Candidate Statements–Nonpartisan.............................. 17 Index to Candidates....................................................... 27
Candidate Statements–Partisan.................................... 6 List of State Candidates................................................ 4
Congressional Map........................................................ 9 Political Party Statements.............................................. 20
District Maps.............................:.................................... 24
YOUR VOTED BALLOT MUST BE RETURNED (POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT)TO YOUR
COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE BY ELECTION DAY,TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002.
County Elections Offices are open on election day from 7 a.m.to 8 p.m.
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List of State Candidates
This is a complete listing of the state candidates for the General Election,November 5,2002,as prepared by the Secretary of State,
for the counties covered in this pamphlet.On election day,your ballot will include 12 state measures and may also include additional
measures and candidates from your county and local governments.PLEASE NOTE:Each candidate listed does not necessarily have
a statement in the Voters'Pamphlet.Some candidates do not choose to purchase space.
PARTISAN CANDIDATES
(C) Constitution; (D) Democrat; (1) Independent; (L) Libertarian;
(P)Pacific Green;(R)Republican;(S)Socialist
UNITED STATES SENATOR—(Vote for One)-Lon Mabon (C);
Bill Bradbury(D);Gordon H.Smith(R);Dan Fitzgerald(L)
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS,2ND DISTRICT—(Vote for
One�—Mike Wood(L);Greg Walden(R);Peter Buckley(D)
GOVERNOR—(Vote for One)—Kevin L.Mann x(R);Tom Cox(L);
Ted Kulongoski(D)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE,53RD DISTRICT—(Vote for One)—
Curt Wagoner(L);Ben Westlund(R);Cylvia Hayes(D)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE,54TH DISTRICT—(Vote for One)—
Les Lambert(D);Tim Knopp(R)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE,55TH DISTRICT—(Vote for One)—
George Gilman(R);Karole S.Stockton(D)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE,59TH DISTRICT—(Vote for One)—
Jim Gilbertson(D);John Mabrey(R)
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JUDGE OFTHE OREGON TAX COURT—(Vote for One)--Henry
C.Breithaupt
JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT,11TH DISTRICT,POSITION
7—(Vote for One)—Carl W.(Bill)Hopp,Jr.;Stephen P.Forte
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan,Candidates
United States Senator United States Senator
BILL DAN
BRADBURY FITZGERALD
Democrat Libertarian
OCCUPATION:Secretary of OCCUPATION: Database
State Management
OCCUPATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL '
xF,
BACKGROUND:Director, BACKGROUND: Independent
T• r :', For the Sake of the Salmon; Consultant
television journalist;
restaurant owner. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Gettysburg College,B.A.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Chicago High PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None.
School;attended Antioch College. The job of a United States Senator is to protect and defend the
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Senate President Constitution.
1993-1995; Senate Majority Leader 1987-1992; State Senator This,in fact, is all that the oath of office requires.
1985-1995;State Representative 1981-1985. ,
FAMILY:married,two daughters. Yet, in just the last year, John Ashcroft has tried to overturn the
will of the people of Oregon. Regardless of how you may feel
A PLEDGE TO OREGON about assisted suicide and medical marijuana, the federal
"I pledge to make government accountable for how it spends our government has no power to interfere in the relationship
between doctor and patient. John Ashcroft should practice his
money and will hold corporations accountable for how they treat
own peculiar morality for himself, and not force it upon
employees, investors and us, the public. As Senator, I will put
Oregon's interests first"–Bill Bradbury Oregonians.
MAKING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE The War on Terrorism has eroded many civil liberties,and this is
not the first time that an"Anti-Terrorist'Act has taken away some
We can balance the budget and meet our commitments. As of our rights,and still failed to protect us from terrorists.
Secretary of State, I have conducted over 100 audits of state We deserve a Senator who will defend Oregonians from these
agencies to cut waste, identifying millions in savings. I will work assaults on our liberties, not one who allows our rights to be
tirelessly in the Senate to ensure your tax dollars are spent wisely. curtailed on our own servants.
I will hold government accountable on: I
• Social Security:protect benefits from cuts and privati will insist on no encroachment into any of the Bill of Rights.
• Medicare:lower prescription drug costs for seniors. None.Not the First,not the Second,none of them.
• Health Care: increase quality,access and affordability. I would also fight to'make our foreign policy reflective of the
"I support Bill Bradbury because he is right on the issues.He will decency and generosity of the American people.Our politicians
be a champion for consumers and working families" -Senator have installed and supported corrupt, brutal dictatorships world-
Ron Wyden wide.Our tax dollars go to support the repression of people we
don't even know.We have troops in over 100 nations around the
MAKING CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE world,It is time to re-focus our defense on our own country.The
American taxpayer has no interest in paying for an empire.We
I am proud of my record of accountability and putting people first. should have,as Thomas Jefferson put it,"peace,commerce,and
I will fight to: honest friendship with all nations,entangling alliances with none"
• Toughen laws for corrupt CEOs and corporations guilty of The purpose of our government is to protect our rights. As
fraud. Senator, I will work to change our government into one which
• Strengthen laws protecting employee pensions and benefits. does just that.
• Force corporate polluters–not Oregon taxpayers-to pay for I'd be honored to receive your vote.
toxic waste clean-up.
• Stop corporations from selling private financial and medical For more information,please visit my website at:
information without permission. www.danfitzgerald.org
STANDING UP FOR OREGON
t
I will stand.with Senator Wyden to defend Oregon's Death With (This information furnished by Dan Fitzgerald 2002.)
Dignity law and protect a woman's right to make her reproductive
health choices. I trust Oregonians to make private decisions
without government interference. +
"Oregonians have spoken clearly on choice, death with dignity,
and the environment...only Bill Bradbury will defend these
values.'
-Mrs. Tom (Audrey) McCall & Clay Myers, former
Republican Secretary of State
Phone:503-232-3113
Endorsements:www.bradbury2002.com
(This information furnished by Bradbury For U.S.Senate.)
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United States Senator United States Senator
LON r"�`,, GORDON H.
MABON SMITH
Constitution j, Republican
OCCUPATION:Chairman, OCCUPATION:United States
Oregon Citizens Alliance; Senator
Bible Teacher
OCCUPATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL
BACKGROUND: 15 years BACKGROUND:Smith
Chairman,OCA;15 years Frozen Foods
self-employed,Elderly Care;
30 years Bible Teacher EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Southwestern University, JD;
' EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Attended College of the Brigham Young University,BS
Redwoods PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: United States
Senator, 1997-present; Oregon State Senator, 1993-1997;
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Served Republican
President,Oregon State Senate, 1995-1996
Party as PCP;State Executive Committee Fifth District chairman;
Delegate to State Central Committee, Klamath, Marion and EFFECTIVE,BIPARTISAN LEADERSHIP
Clackamas counties. "That's how he does some of his best'work:building bridges,
Military:U.S.Army veteran;Vietnam negotiating agreements,finding compromises.These are
skills he's put to good use on behalf of Oregon.'
As your United States Senator from Oregon 1 will work to: --Salem Statesman Journal,8/3/2002
Close the borders completely and stop illegal immigration;close Strengthening Oregon's Economy
down the IRS and stop using Federal Reserve Notes as money Improving Oregon's economy is Senator Smith's
(see the top of a dollar bill);end all United Nations'influence over number one priority
our country and get the UN off American soil;and revoke NAFTA, . Helped pass tax relief for over one million Oregon family
GATT and the WTO. . farmers, small businesses and technology entrepreneurs to
The three guiding principles and priorities of my office will stimulate investment and job growth
be: • Protects Oregonians hard-hit by recession and looking for
1.We are a nation and state under God; work with more unemployment and health benefits
2.Moral Issues are the most important Issues;and • Fights for people and jobs in the Klamath Basin and
3.The Constitution,as Intended,Is to be strictly adhered to. Oregon's rural communities
The national Constitution was specifically worded to keep the Improving Oregon Schools
Federal Government from getting as huge as it now is.How then Senator Smith believes every child should have
has it gotten so massive and so centralized and so unconstitu- a world-class education
tional? Becau3e almost none of our elected officials are actually Helped pass the most significant education legislation to
obeying the Constitution, whether Republican or Democrat.Yet, pass Congress in over 35 years, which demands account-
they all raise their right hand and swear to do so-although some. ability while increasing funds for Oregon schools
judges in Oregon don't even bother to do that.
• Helped expand early childhood programs and authored
If you give me the opportunity to raise my right hand, I will keep legislation that provides more resources for teacher training
my Oath to support the Constitution,for I will take the Oath under and to reduce student drop out rates
God. Providing Health Care
Under God's authority,the most important obligation as far is our Senator Smith is leading the U.S.Senate's effort to
government is concerned is to obey the Constitution of the United provide affordable,quality health care
States,as written.You need to know that it is my intent to do so. Authored a bipartisan plan (endorsed by leading senior
In the sight of God, it is my heart's desire.And by His grace and groups) to provide a prescription drug benefit for Oregon
your vote,I will. seniors
(This information furnished by Lon Mabon For U.S.Senate.) Passed a bipartisan bill to provide health care for low-income
children and is working to create access to health care for
uninsured Oregonians
• Introduced legislation to protect Medicare benefits for
seniors and provide funding for cancer research
ENDORSED BY LEADING DEMOCRATS
"I am proud to join more than 50 Democrat leaders in supporting
Gordon Smith because he is an independent voice for Oregon.He
listens, reaches out, and brings all people together—rural and
urban—to get things done.'
--Democrat State Senator Avel Gordly,NE Portland
Independent.Effective.
Oregon's Gordon Smith
www gordonsmith com
(This information furnished by Gordon Smith for U.S.Senate 2002,Inc.)
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Representative In Congress Representative In Congress
2nd District 2nd District
PETER i����� l,i ''�lw 1 GREG
BUCKLEY y WALDEN
Democrat Republican
OCCUPATION:Arts OCCUPATION:Congressman
Administrator
f OCCUPATIONAL
OCCUPATIONAL „ BACKGROUND:Oregon small
BACKGROUND: Producer; business owner
Radio Commentator EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND:Journalism
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BA, University of Santa Clara, degree, University of Oregon; graduate, Hood River Valley High
1979 School
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Consultant, National PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State senator; state
Endowment for the Arts, 1992-93; Nuclear Free Zone representative;staff, U.S.Congress and Oregon Legislature.
Commission,City of Arcata, 1994-95 Greg Walden...finding real solutions for today's problems.
Married,three children.
When the government denied water to Klamath Basin farmers
THREE QUESTIONS FROM THE BUCKLEY FOR CONGRESS and ranchers, Greg took their cause all the way to the President
CAMPAIGN: of the United States to get action.
1.Are you better off than you were two years ago? "Give Greg Walden some extra credit.The Oregon 2nd District
We're back to running record deficits,the economy is stagnant, congressman has been a strong leader in the effort to get water
unemployment is rising, schools are struggling, the future of for farmers on the Klamath Reclamation Project...Walden's been
social security looks bleak and health care costs are through the going the extra mile for his constituents."Klamath Falls Herald and
roof. News 05/04/01
2.Do you believe America is heading in the right direction? Greg Walden...working for prescription drugs for seniors.
Endless war, Enron, massive corporate fraud, lopsided tax
cuts,environmental battles with no solutions,government sold to American seniors should NOT have to choose between being
the highest bidder.... able to pay for their food or their medicine.Greg Walden's a leader
3.When is it time to say we've had enough? in Congress in the effort to provide affordable prescription drug
A MESSAGE FROM PETER BUCKLEY: coverage for seniors.
We need to take back our government from those who buy it "Seniors have a real friend and advocate in Greg Walden. He
away from us. works hard to find solutions for problems seniors face"Jim Davis,
We can have the best education system in the world.We can Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens PAC
have decent health care for all.We can keep the promise of Social Greg Walden...a father and husband who cares about quality
Security.We can have sustainable jobs, a healthy environment, education.
invest in our communities and expand the middle class.We can With a son in middle school, Greg and his wife know the impor-
tance of a quality education. He's supported more resources for
It is time to build an America we will be proud to leave to our our schools and more local control for parents, teachers and
children. school boards.
Our country is in crisis.Democrats, Republicans, Greens and
Independents can and must come together to change the Greg Walden...getting Oregonians back to work.
direction we're heading in. Too many Oregonians have lost their jobs.As a family business
www.buckleyforcongress.com owner for 16 years,Greg understands our rural economy and the
Endorsed by: need to enact policies that promote new,family-wage jobs.As our
Governor John A.Kitzhaber.M.D. Congressman,he's stood up for common sense natural resource
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury management,help for those who've lost their jobs and incentives
Senator Ron Wyden to get the economy going again.
Congressman Peter DeFazio Greg Walden...making a real difference for us.
Congressman David Wu
Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse Keep a trusted leader working for Oregon.
Oregon AFL-CIO Re-elect Congressman Greg Walden.
Oregon-Education Association
Dan Gardner, Labor Commissioner-Elect (This information furnished by the Walden For Congress committee.)
Oregon Machinists Council
Southern Oregon Central Labor Council
Pacific Green Party of Oregon
United Food&Commercial Workers Local.555
State Rep.Alan Bates
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Former State Rep.Judith H.Uherbelau
American Federation of Teachers--Oregon
Alliance for Retired Americans
Mary Zemke, Republican Candidate for Jefferson County
Commissioner
(This information furnished by Buckley for Congress.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates
Governor Governor
TOM TED
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COX KULONGOSKI
Libertarian Democrat
OCCUPATION:Management �k OCCUPATION:Attorney
Consultant .
" ��• OCCUPATIONAL
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Private law,
BACKGROUND: Management practice
consultant,database architect,
author. EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND: Undergraduate
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BA Behavioral Science, and law degree;University of Missouri
University of Chicago, 1986 with honors PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon Supreme
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Past chair,Libertarian Court Justice; Oregon Attorney General; Insurance Commis-
Party of Oregon. Past chair, Libertarian Party of Washington sioner;State Legislator;United States Marine Corps
County.Candidate for Attorney General, 1996&2000. Married to Mary Oberst;three children.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Ted Kulongoski:The Experience to Get Things Done,
I want government out of your pocket and your personal deci- The Common Sense to Do Them Right
sions.I will fight for lower taxes and reduced spending.I won't use ONE OF US
the governor's office to impose my personal values on you.I sup-
port a woman's right to choose an abortion, but don't think tax- Ted Kulongoskl knows the value of hard work and perseverance.
payers should fund them.I support Oregon's Medicinal Marijuana Raised by nuns after his father died,Ted joined the Marines and
and Death with Dignity laws, but will veto any bill that legalizes put himself through college and law school working as a truck
drugs. driver and steelworker.
FUND KIDS FIRST THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE
My"Fund Kids First"plan lets parents choose the schools they With experience as a state legislator, Insurance Commissioner,
want for their children.Every child,through their parents,will get Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice, Ted is the most
a$2000 voucher,good at any accredited public or private school. qualified candidate for Governor.
Parents also get a$2000 refundable tax credit,to be added to the STANDING UP FOR OUR FAMILIES; SHARING OUR MAIN-
voucher or used for home schooling.Small towns like Paisley and STREAM VALUES
Eddyville,could keep their schools open.
BRINGING TAXES DOWN Seniors. As Attorney General, Ted cracked down on
scams against seniors and created the Elder Abuse Task
I am the only fiscal conservative in this race.As of this writing, I Force.He also helped create a Nursing Home Patients Bill
am the only candidate to offer detailed budget proposals for this of Rights. He's endorsed by the Oregon State Council of
year's special sessions and the next biennium.I saved$1.77 bil- Senior Citizens,
lion and funded schools fully,which would have closed the budget'
gap twice over.My opponents wanted to maintain reckless spend- Education. Kulongoski is committed to Improving public
ing by increasing taxes or going further into debt. I will veto any schools. His education plan cuts $80 million In admin-
tax increase. Istrative bureaucracy and moves it into classrooms for
teachers, books and supplies. He's endorsed by Oregon's
BUILDING MORE ROADS teachers.
I oppose forcing people into mass transit by creating congestion. Fighting Crime. As Attorney General, Ted Increased
My transportation policy lets us use existing dollars to lay down resources for crime prevention and reformed the Juvenile
new roads throughout Oregon while improving existing ones. Justice system to hold Juvenile offenders accountable for
Congestion will be reduced, our economy will be improved and their crimes.He's endorsed by the Oregon Council of Police
our roads will be safer. Associations
TOM COX FOR GOVERNOR • Woman's Right to Choose. Ted strongly supports a
t.cox @verizon.net www.thomasbcox.com woman's right to choose.His opponent believes abortion
503-924-5990 should be Illegal, even in cases of rape or incest. Ted's
i
(This information furnished by Friends of Tom Cox.)
endorsed by Voters for Choice.
• Cracking Down on Corporate Polluters. Kulongoski
helped pass Oregon's first law imposing.tough criminal
penalties on corporate polluters who dump toxic waste.He's
endorsed by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters.
Ted Kulongoski.The experience to get things done,
The common sense to do them right.
www.tedforgov.com
(This information furnished by Kulongoski for Governor.)
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Governor
KEVIN L.
'1 � MANNIX
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Republican
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OCCUPATION:Small business
owner and attorney
�. OCCUPATIONAL
BACKGROUND:Assistant
Attorney General,Oregon;
Assistant Attorney General,
- U.S.Territory of Guam;
Administrative Law Judge; Pro-Tem District and Circuit Court
Judge.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Arts and Law
Degrees,University of Virginia.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:State Representative;
State Senator; Emergency Board; Joint Legislative Ways and
Means Committee; House Judiciary, Labor and Rules
Committees.
KEVIN MANNIX
MOVING OREGON FORWARD
"Kevin Mannix understands the significance of small busi-
ness in keeping Oregon's economy healthy.Small business
will have a true friend in Salem helping them to create jobs
and revitalize our economy."
• Vic Atiyeh,Oregon Governor, 1979-1987.
Kevin Mannix will reprioritize Oregon government spending.
As governor, Kevin Mannix will assure that essential government
services are funded first and funded fully without raising taxes.
Top budget priorities will go to:
• K-12 education
• Higher education
• Public safety
• Protecting senior citizens and persons with disabilities
Kevin Mannix has a new way of thinking about the budget.
Kevin Mannix will reject the worn out and inefficient "Current
Service Level"standard, replacing it with Cash Based Budgeting
which uses only existing available revenues.
Kevin Mannix is respected as an innovator and problem
solver:
"I ask my fellow Oregonians to support Kevin to help move
Oregon forward°
• Dan Noelle,Multnomah County Sheriff
"Kevin Mannix is always looking for innovative and efficient
ways to get the job done.That's why I'm putting Oregon's
future ahead of my political party and supporting Kevin for
governor."
• Larry Sowa, Democrat, Clackamas County Commis-
sioner and former legislator
"Kevin Mannix truly cares about people.The laws he passed
to deal with stalking and domestic violence give women the
tools to fight back.'
• Nicole Barlow,stalking victim.
Kevin Mannix is endorsed by:
• Oregon Cattlemen's Association
• AGPAC(Agriculture Political Action Committee)
• Oregon State Police Officers'Association
• National Federation of Independent Business-Oregon
(NFIB/Oregon)
To learn more:www.mannixfororegon.org
(This information furnished by Mannix for Oregon.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates
State Representative State Representative
53rd District 53rd District
CYLVIA CURT
HAYES WAGONER
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Democrat Libertarian
OCCUPATION: Healthy ; OCCUPATION:Small business
Communities Sustainability owner
Consultant;Non-profit Director
OCCUPATIONAL
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Landscaping;
BACKGROUND:Aquifer Timber worker;Home construc-
Protection;Waste Reduction& " i tion;Professional musician.
Recycling;Heavy Equipment - - }'
Operator;Dental Assistant EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Torrance High School
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: M.E.S, Sustainability, The PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Co-Founder; Former
Evergreen State College; B.S., Environmental Studies, The Chairman,of the Libertarian Party of Deschutes County
Evergreen State College FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE-SOCIALLY TOLERANT
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Manager, Business
Waste Reduction Program,Auburn WA;Groundwater Protection TAXES - I will not vote for any tax increase. I see coercive
Program,Renton WA taxation as theft.No one should be forced to pay for any service
they do not receive or pay for any actions they object to on
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT religious,spiritual,or moral grounds.
Evergreen State College Long Term Planning Committee EDUCATION - All state spending on education should be
COIC Oregon Healthy Communities Initiative funnelled through parents b awarding ver child an
Oregon Progress Forum education scholarship pedeemable at an accredited school in the
Stop Cogentrix Campaign Y
state. Parents need to be put back in control of their children's
I am running for state representative because I truly love education.
Central Oregon and am deeply concerned about our future.The PROPERTY RIGHTS- I am 100% Pro-Property Rights and will
ineffectiveness of our current Legislature has left our state support tough penalties for all property crimes.
with serious problems. At this critical juncture, we must chart
development with caution and wisdom. Otherwise, we will lose GUN RIGHTS - Every American citizen has the right to self-
much of what we love best about this region.My experience and defense.The Libertarian Party is 100%Pro-Gun Rights.
strong values will enable me to bring honest solutions to these
challenges including: SMALL BUSINESSES - Government regulations on small
businesses are coercive and counter productive. They stifle
Making Health Care Affordable competition and restrict an individual's ability to create work for
Reducing prescription costs, upholding death with dignity, themselves.People deserve every opportunity to work or start a
protecting the right of women to control over their own bodies. business without government regulating and taxing them out of
Strengthening Education that opportunity.
Developing collaborative strategies to ensure schools have DRUG PROHIBITION - Drug Prohibition is an economic and
stable funding and smaller class sizes without risking future social disaster.I support the full decriminalization of marijuana for
funding or overburdening taxpayers. adults over 21 years of age and I feel we should move from
Strengthening our Local Economy( 'Prohibition'based drug policies to`Harm Reduction'policies as
Aggressively supporting businesses that provide family wage advocated by New Mexico's Republican Governor Gary Johnson.
jobs and are compatible with Central Oregon culture and Learn more about'Harm Reduction'policies @:
lifestyles.Enhancing tourism and sustainable agriculture with high Common Sense for Drug Policy www.csdp.org
tech and renewable energy. Preventing a Klamath style water Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse www.mamas.org
shortage crisis in Deschutes County.
The Committee To Elect Curt Wagoner
Taking Government Back from Big Money Special Interests PO Box 9403
Equal access to representatives, no matter how much money Bend,Oregon 97708
you have.Being part of a government you can TRUST.
Protecting our Environment (This information furnished by The Committee To Elect Curt Wagoner.)
Protecting peace, quiet, pure water and clean air. Defending
Central Oregon from exploitation by big business outsiders such
as Cogentrix and Duke Energy Corporations.
ENDORSEMENTS
American Federation of Teachers-Oregon
Womens Investment Network PAC
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Dan Gardner,Oregon Labor Commissioner Elect
Hundreds of Central Oregon residents and small business owners
(This information furnished by Cylvia Hayes for State Rep.)
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State Representative
53rd District
�9 BEN
WESTLUND
Republican
OCCUPATION:Businessman,
Agribusiness
OCCUPATIONAL
BACKGROUND:Small
businessman in agricultural
enterprises
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Whitman College, BA
(Education&History)
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:State Representative;
Joint Ways & Means Committee; Legislative Audit Committee;
Emergency Board; Governor's Public Safety Policy & Planning
Council; Governor's Commission on Senior Services; National
Conference of State Legislatures,Fiscal Affairs Committee
COMMUNITY SERVICE:OSU Branch Campus Advisory Board;
High Desert Museum Supporter; St. Francis School Board;
Odyssey of the Mind Coach; 4-H/FFA supporter; St. Charles
Vision 2000 Campaign
BEN WESTLUND,LEADERSHIP and EXPERIENCE for
TOUGH TIMES
BEN WESTLUND HAS IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
Ben Westlund is the Chair of the most important Committee in the
Legislature, the Ways and Means Committee, responsible for
allocating funds and balancing the state budget. During these
challenging times Ben made sure local priorities were funded;
programs like the OSU-Cascades Campus, programs that help
our seniors and veterans, and the Oregon Youth Challenge
Program.
Ben successfully led the effort to achieve equity for our local
schools in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and
Terrebonne.He also led efforts to create a four-year university in
Deschutes County,the OSU-Cascades Campus that will help and
diversify our local economy and bring family wage jobs to Central
Oregon.
BEN WESTLUND IS ATRUSTED LEADER
Ben has faced many challenges in his life and he's risen to meet
them every time. Oregon is now facing tough economic
times...Ben Westlund is the leader we need help us meet the
challenge to balance the budget, create jobs and protect our
communities'priorities.We need a trusted and proven leader in
Salem,that has a proven track record for Central Oregon.
BEN WESTLUND,FOCUSED ON HEALTHY SCHOOLS,
REVENUE STABILIZATION AND CREATING JOBS
Ben knows in order to have healthy schools,we need to stabilize
our revenue and get people back to work by creating new jobs.
That's why Ben is leading the effort to bring people together to
achieve stable school funding.
BEN WESTLUND...PROVEN LEADERSHIP!
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Ben Westlund.)
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State Representative State Representative r
54th District 54th District
TIM LES
KNOPP
LAMBERT
Republican Democrat
OCCUPATION:State OCCUPATION:Small
Representative;Small businessman,professional
business owner. engineer,energy efficiency
Q consultant&researcher.
OCCUPATIONALFy�,
BACKGROUND:Congressional OCCUPATIONAL
Campaign aide;Insurance and BACKGROUND:Spabecraft
securities;Laborer,field trainer, environmental control systems
petroleum industry;Timber worker. engineer(Skylab),grinding mill loader/operator.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Center for Professional EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BSE, Aeronautical and
Studies, continuing education courses; York Community High Astronautical Engineering, University of Michigan.
School, Illinois;Bend public schools. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Precinct committee
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:State Representative; person
United States Senate Deschutes County Council; Precinct ENDORSEMENTS:Harr Lonsdale;Oregon Chapter,Sierra Club
Committee Person. Y 9 P
TIM KNOPP...LEADERSHIP.COMMITMENT.RESULTS. LES LAMBERT Listening and Leading
TIM KNOPP...PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TO HELP WORKING Let's put 'We, the People" back into government! I'll support
FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES MAKE ENDS MEET legislation,to keep business and politicians honest, and serve
During these challenging times Representative Knopp worked to the people`s interests.
:pass the Worker Relief and Recovery Act to help workers who are LES LAMBERT...For Bend's Best Interests
unemployed, by increasing and extending their benefits. Tim
helped small businesses by supporting tax relief to help them For the first time ever, Bend will have it's own Representative in
during this recession. Salem.I will work with local government,citizens and community
groups to make sure our needs and concerns are really repre-
TIM KNOPP...KEPT HIS COMMITMENT TO CENTRAL sented in Salem.I'll put Bend's needs first–not partisan politics.
OREGON
Tim Knopp kept his commitment to make government more LES LAMBERT The Right Experience
efficient by prioritizing services.Tim believes we must invest in to Help Solve the Budget Crisis
our kids so he is working to build consensus for stable education Oregon needs practical creativity to meet its challenges.With 25
funding for our schools.Tim believes our tax system should be years of small business and research experience,I can find
stable,simple and fair,and encourage the creation of family wage practical solutions to our problems. Oregon's constitution
jobs. requires balanced budgets, but instead of making the tough
TIM KNOPP... IMPROVED HIGHER EDUCATION AND ESD decisions,our legislature has chosen to borrow against the future
FUNDING and put band-aids on our problems. I'll work for a balanced
Tim Knopp helped bring the OSU-Cascades Campus to Bend budget without hidden or deferred taxes
improving our higher education and economic, development As your State Representative,l will:
opportunities,while helping Central Oregon Community College.
Tim also worked to increase Deschutes-Crook Education Service • Advocate for practical, affordable and accessible health care
District funding nearly 200%in his first two terms. solutions.
• Work for family wage jobs and a competitive edge for Oregon
TIM KNOPP...STRONGLY SUPPORTED SENIORS business.
Tim worked to successfully restore Oregon Project Independence . Protect clean water and air, to keep Oregon a great place to
and many other quality services for seniors,cut by the Governor. live,work and enjoy.
Tim Knopp helped pass the patient's bill of rights to improve . Support stable funding for schools,fight against cuts to educa-
health care for all of us. lion funding.
TIM KNOPP...RESPECT FOR VETERANS AND PUBLIC ' Promote better energy efficiency and self-sufficiency,to reduce
SAFETY OFFICERS global warming and pollution and strengthen our economy.
Tim has a deep commitment to our veterans and our communities I want to make Oregon a better place for all Oregonians.
police,fire, and emergency service personnel.Tim believes we
must keep our commitment to those that paid for our freedom with VOTE LES LAMBERT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE!
their blood and sacrifice and continue to put their lives on the line
for us every day. (This information furnished by Les Lambert for State Rep.)
(This information furnished by Tim Knopp for State Representative Comm.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates
State Representative State Representative.
55th District 55th District
GEORGE KAROLE S.
GILMAN STOCKTON
;a . Republican Democrat
OCCUPATION: Foster OCCUPATION:Account
Grandparent Program Director • Executive,Sales,Crestview
Cable Communications
OCCUPATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL
BACKGROUND: Dairy Farmer ' BACKGROUND:Coordinator
for 26 ears
Y Crook County Family Resource
Center;Branch Office
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S., Southern Oregon Administrator, Edward Jones; Advertising, Central Oregonian;
College,Crater High;Dairy Husbandry,Oregon State University Licensed Care Giver, Oregon's Senior and Disabled; Assistant
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE Former State Director, Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce;
Representative; Rogue Valley Transportation District Board; Medical Assistant;Dental Assistant;Teacher
Oregon Beef Council;Oregon Dairy Products Commission EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate Santa Ana High
Community Service: Past Chairman, Board Member, Rogue School; Santa Ana Community College; Radiology Proficiency
Community College Board of Education; Oregon Community License; Oregon Senior and Disabled Licensed Caregiver;
Service Commission;Past Chair,Jackson County Farm Bureau, Accredited communications courses; financial management,
Southern Oregon Drug Awareness; Past President and current Edward D.Jones
member of Quail Point Rotary PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL; EXPERIENCE: Administrative
O Assistant, Oregon Speaker of the House; Prineville City
A MAN OF HIS WO RD...as a fellow rancher, Councilor; Public Relations Secretary, United States
"I've known George for 30 years
Congressman; Crook County Sheriff's Advisory Committee;
state legislator,agency manager and community leader.
ity Executive Board Central Oregon Community_ Action Agency
I admire George for his intelligence,and his integrity Network;Crook County Board of Property Tax Appeals
and honesty with a true desire for public service
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
-Former Congressman Bob Smith Prineville Soroptimist Charitable Trust; Past President Prineville
YOUR STRONG VOICE IN SALEM Kiwanis;Central Oregon Battering and Rape Alliance;Secretary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1412 Auxiliary and District 10
GILMAN:Making Education A Priority: Auxiliaries; Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Council;
"I am committed to finding a stable funding source for schools Human Dignities Coalition; Grizzly Mountain Long Rifles;Court
while protecting our small schools from disproportionate cuts.I Appointed Special Advocate;Crook County Search and Rescue;
am a strong advocate of parent volunteers and mentoring Past Cub Scout Den Mother; Chamber of Commerce; Central
programs and feel they need to be better utilized in our schools." Oregon Community College Advisory Committee
GILMAN:Supporting our Family-owned Businesses&Farms: ENDORSEMENTS:
"Karole Stockton will work hard to improve our economy and
"I believe that Government should support our small businesses to create jobs in rural Oregon. Karole is a leader in the Oregon
and local farms, not put up more red tape and regulation.Each tradition and we need her experience in the State Legislature:'
decision I will make at the legislature will have State Treasurer Randall Edwards
our hardworking families in mind:'
Crook County Court; Judge Scott R. Cooper; Commissioner
GILMAN:Advocate for our Accountability and Efficiency Mike McCabe; Commissioner Jerry Crafton; Oregon Schools
"I will work to reform the Public Employees Retirement System Employees Association; Oregon Women's Political Caucus;
(PERS)so it is not a burden on taxpayers.I feel government National Federation of Independent Business; Sheriffs of
agencies should be more efficient when spending Oregon;American Federation of Teachers-Oregon
the taxpayers money." STATEMENT:
GILMAN:Strong Voice for Priy t�a Property Rights Dear Neighbor,
I will prioritize stabilizing the economy of Oregon and creating
"I am a strong supporter of requiring government to compensate jobs. I will work diligently to end poverty and hunger; stabilize
private property owners when government regulations reduce the school funding;establish affordable health care;protect Seniors'
value of their property. I also support local decision making and and Veterans'interests;ensure safe communities.
planning" I will network with our citizens, counties and cities and carry
Supporters Include: District 55's unique needs to Salem with confidence.
Oregon Police Chiefs for Safer Communities I am not controlled by special interests.I work for YOU.
Oregon Nurses Association Respectfully,
Oregon Farm Bureau Political Action Committee Karole Stockton
National Federation of Independent Business
AG-PAC (This information furnished by Karole S.Stockton.)
A rating with the NRA
George Gilman:Your Strong Voice
(This information furnished by Gilman Campaign.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Partisan Candidates
State Representative State'Representative
59th District 59th District
JIM JOHN
GILBERTSON MABREY
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Democrat s Republican
OCCUPATION: Farmer OCCUPATION:Wasco County
Judge, 1990-Present;
„ OCCUPATIONAL
BACKGROUND:Supervisor OCCUPATIONAL
and Quality Control for BACKGROUND:Automotive
Willamette Industries for over
30 years. management and sales
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Attended Eastern Washington EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Attended Whitworth College;
College of Education Yakima Valley Junior College
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:None PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Wasco County
FAMILY:Jim and Althea Gilbertson have three grown children and Commissioner, 1988-90; Mayor, The Dalles, 1984-88; City
four grandchildren. Councilor,The Dalles, 1980-84.
I BELIEVE IN AND WILL STRONGLY SUPPORT Dear Friends,
PUBLIC EDUCATION: We must develop a dedicated funding I Will take to the Legislature my experience making government
system for our education needs. A good education is basic to work efficiently and within its budget. Raising the taxes of
the well-being of our communities.t unemployed workers is NOT the solution! Putting people back to
MAINTENANCE OF OUR ROADS AND HIGHWAYS:Good roads work is the key to funding all of Oregon's programs.
and signs will mean fewer accidents and fewer injuries.Our high- I strongly support local schools and I am convinced that the
ways are the lifeblood of our commerce and trade. small rural schools in Eastern Oregon are not being treated fairly
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:We need to rev up our economy in Salem. Fairness for Eastern Oregon will be a fundamental
so we can regain our economic vitality.I would not rule our some issue.I labre ward to serving you in Salem!
M
John Mabre
selective tax-cuts.We must attract clean industries that will pro-
vide family wage jobs. "I've worked closely with John Mabrey for more than a
THE OREGON HEALTH PLAN:For those who have little,this is dozen years and two things stand out:he takes the job of
all the insurance they have. helping people very seriously,but never takes himself too
I SUPPORT THE FAMILY FARM: I want to reverse the trend of seriously.John understands the problems we face and will work
farmers and ranchers leaving the land. hard for family wage lobs good schools and decent health care.
UTILIZING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES WISELY. We should I know he will serve us well in the legislature.'
be managing our forests more efficiently by using controlled burns Congressman Greg Walden
and getting rid of the underbrush. This will make our forests "John Mabrey has lived in a rural agriculture community
healthy,productive and lees explosive. all his life.He understands issues facing farmers and ranchers.
I SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH:Today's research will g
be needed for tomorrow's farms. He listens!"
As a farmer, I consider myself to be frugal and fair. I would use Former Congressman Bob Smith
these traits as a legislator.I would steer a pay-as-you-go policy. JOHN MABREY:Prepared to Lead and Listen
Borrowing money from future revenues is not good business. It
will be a real challenge to work with members of both parties to As your State Representative:
draft resolutions that will benefit the citizens of this district and ' I will work to be sure our Agriculture and Forest Products
state. I welcome Republicans, Independents and Democrats to economy is recognized in Salem.
my candidacy and I will work hard to solve your problems and ' I will be an active voice for your private property rights.
help our district reach its full potential. • 1 will fight to stop our rural communities from loosing access to
Thank-you for your interest,consideration and vote. convenient and quality health care.
Contact Information: Endorsements Include:
7370 SW Culver Highway
Culver,OR 97734 Oregon Police Chiefs for Safer Communities
Phone 541 546-2865 AG-PAC
Associated Oregon Industries
(This information furnished by Jim Gilbertson.) Oregon Nurses Association
National Rifle Association–Political Victory Fund
National Federation of Independent Business
Oregon Farm Bureau
AFSCME
ELECT JOHN MABREY
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
If you have questions or ideas please feel free to contact me at
(541)296-6212 or email me at iohnmabreyC�chartecnet
(This information furnished by Friends of John Mabrey.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Nonpartisan Candidates
Judge of the Oregon Tax Court
HENRY C.
BREITHAUPT
Nonpartisan
K� OCCUPATION:Judge,
Oregon Tax Court.Appointed
by Governor John Kitzhaber,
June,2001.
OCCUPATIONAL
-, BACKGROUND:Adjunct
-- Professor of Law,Willamette
University College of Law and Northwestern School of Law,Lewis
& Clark College; Partner in the law firm of Stoel Rives LLP,
Portland, 1981-2001 (specialization in federal income tax, state
tax and business matters); Associate at Stoel Rives LLP and
Miller Nash LLP,Portland, 1975-1981;Summer and school break
jobs in machine shop,foundry,landscape construction,post office
and berry harvest.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: J.D. University of Oregon
School of Law (1975, Order of the Coif); B.A. Pomona College
(1971, Phi Beta Kappa); Graduate of Ulysses S. Grant High
School and Rose City Park Grade School,Portland,Oregon.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon Mineral Tax
Task Force(1992)
Community and Professional Activities and Service: Board
Member,DePaul Treatment Centers(1997-2001);Board Member,
Lutheran Family Services; Oregon State Bar Tax Section
(Executive Committee 1993); Reporter for Oregon Tax Matters,
Committee on State Taxation(ended 2001);Reporter for Oregon,
American Bar Association Bank and Thrift Institution Tax Bulletin
(ended 2001);Speaker and writer for continuing legal education
programs and publications.
Personal:Born and raised in Portland, Oregon;Married to Mary
Breithaupt; Father of Margaret M. Breithaupt, Paul K. Breithaupt
and Katherine M.Breithaupt.
(This information furnished by Committee to Retain Judge Breithaupt.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet—Non artisan Candidates
Judge of the Circuit Court udge of the Circuit Court
11th District, Position 7 211th District, Position 7
STEPHEN P. CARL W. (BILL)
FORTE HOPP,
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
OCCUPATION:Judge, OCCUPATION:Judge,Circuit
Deschutes County Justice Court pro tem(11 years);Trial
Court;Juvenile Referee/Judge, Attorney,Hopp&Paulson, LLP
Deschutes County Circuit Court (offices in Bend,LaPine)
OCCUPATIONAL
BACKGROUND:Judge,Justice ; OCCUPATIONAL
Court:elected 2000-present; BACKGROUND:Attorney,
Juvenile Court Referee/Judge: 1998-present; Municipal Court 27 years in Deschutes County
Judge:1991-1998;Circuit Court Judge,pro-tem;Arbitrator-Circuit EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Northwestern School of Law,
Court; Argued cases-Oregon Court of Appeals; Instructor Real
Estate Law-COCC;Attorney private practice, Civil/Criminal Law, Juris Doctor;Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Engineering,cum
19 years lade.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S., magna cum laude, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon State Bar
Northern Illinois University;Juris Doctor, University of Idaho Law Disciplinary Board (2001-present); Oregon State Bar Counsel
School;Judicial Conferences Panel (1986-2000); Oregon State Bar Executive Board of
Construction Law Panel(1995-1997)
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Municipal Court
Judge;Circuit Court Judge,pro4em;Special investigator Oregon ADMITTED TO PRACTICE: All Oregon Courts; Federal District
State Bar Court;Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals;U.S.Supreme Court
PAST COMMUNITY SERVICE: President-Deschutes County COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Rotary Club (past president);
Bar Association; Chairperson-Law Library Committee; Member Asst.Scoutmaster;Eagle Scout
several non-profit Community Boards; Created portion Peer PERSONAL: Born in Oregon; Deschutes County resident
Jury Project; Peer Jury Judge;volunteer soccer/baseball coach; 27 years;Wife Vickie;Three children
ski race judge/referee;free consultation to non-profits. , BILL HOPP:SUPPORTED BY OREGON LAWMAKERS
FAMILY: Father of Paul and Michael;married 25 years to Karen; "Bill has the experience that makes him the best choice for Circuit
Deschutes County resident-20 years Court Judge. He is a problem solver and decision maker. He is
COURTS ADMITTED: U.S.Supreme Court; 9th Circuit Court of hard working,innovative and efficient.'
Appeals;Federal District Court;Oregon courts -Noll Bryant,Former State Senator
Greg Walden,US Congressman
Oregon State Bar preference poll: Attorneys overwhelmingly Bev Clarno,State Senator
chose Forte for Circuit Court Judge. Tim Knopp,State Representative
May Primary:Voters chose Forte for Judge in 88%of precincts. BILL HOPP:SUPPORTED BY PROSECUTORS
"As retired Circuit and District Court Judges,we are very fam- "I trust Bill to be tough on criminals and to protect our citizens from
iliar with the qualifications,experience and personal temperament crime.He has been an outstanding Circuit Court Judge pro-tem,
needed to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.Forte has earned our and will be an excellent full-time Judge"
unanimous endorsement.As a result of both his trial and judicial -Mike Dugan,Deschutes County District Attorney
experience and his unsurpassed honesty and integrity, Forte Is Gary Lee Williams,Crook County District Attorney
the clear choice for Circuit Court Judge.' Peter Deuel,Jefferson County District Attorney
Judge John Copenhaver,Retired,Bend Joshua Marquis,Clatsop County District Attorney
Judge Thomas M.Mosgrove,Retired,Bend Dan Norris,Malheur County District Attorney
Judge Joseph Thalhofer,Retired,Bend
Judge Clarke Brown,Retired,Redmond BILL HOPP:SUPPORTED BY HIS PRIMARY OPPONENTS
"Steve Forte is fair,even-handed and is the person best suited for "Bill's broad legal experience will serve the people of Deschutes
the judicial position." County well.I believe he will be a competent,dedicated judge.'
Judge Lisa Bertalan,Bend -Judy Stlegler
Janmarle Dlelschnelder
"Choose Stephen Forte...experience on the bench sets him
apart....He's abundantly qualified....impressive record of commu-
nity service.Stephen Forte will be a fine addition to a court that's CRIME VICTIMS UNITED OF OREGON
seen many excellent judges.' The B I ulletin.-April 25,2002 TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION OF OREGON P.A.C.
(Bill Hopp has)the most relevant experience and the right mettle
"Forte gets our endorsement.Vote Forte for Judge:'the Source- for the job.'
May 16,2002 1-Redmond Spokesman,5/1/02
"We support Stephen Forte...highly qualified." The Nugget- "I am dedicated to our community,and to upholding the laws
May 8,2002 and protecting the rights,freedoms and safety of the citizens
of Deschutes County."
www.forteforludge.com -Bill Hopp
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Stephen P Forte for EXPERIENCE THAT COUNTS!
Circuit Court Judge,John Harrigan,Treasurer)
VOTE CARL W.(BILL)HOPP,JR FOR JUDGE
(This information furnished by Hopp for Circuit Court Judge Committee.)
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Official 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet--General Information,
Constitution Party Statement
Life,Liberty&Limited Government
LIFE:
We hold these truths to be self evident,that all men are created equal,and are endowed by their Creator
with unalienable rights,and that first among these is the Right to Life.
Whenever any nation declares some group of people to be less than human,it always degrades that nation:harming them as much
as those whom they despise.It happened when the Germans declared Jews subhuman and there has been a profound coarsening
in America since the Court declared the unborn are not persons.
Only to a point is the seed of the father an extension of the father's body or the egg of the mother an extension of the mother's body.
Beyond that point grows a new life,a person as unique and human as each parent.We dare not treat this person's life or death more
casually than that of any other human.
LIBERTY:
Freedom Is not an easy discipline.Some think freedom is complete lack of coercion:"I can do whatever I want"But freedom is
not licentiousness,allowing us to do whatever we want.Freedom is the right to live as we ought,living self-controlled lives in order to
win and maintain the right to live under limited government.Those who will not govern themselves must be governed by others.
Society is governed not only by the civil state making and enforcing rules;we are also governed by the written and unwritten rules
of Family and Faith which guide and motivate citizens to be self-controlled.A self-governing society assumes self-governing citizens,
exercising moral restraint.In the words of James Madison:
'We have staked the whole future of American civilization not upon the power of government,far from it.
We have staked the future upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves,
to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.'
LIMITED GOVERNMENT:
Do we need more government or less government in our state and in our nation?BOTH!
Every society has four types of government—three can be called institutions of government.Civil Government, with all of its
checks and balances, is only one of these multifaceted institutions. As there are differing styles of municipal, county, and state
governments—so also the other two institutions of government have diverse styles and structures.These two governments are the
"Institutions of Faith"and the"Institution of the Family".
The Constitution Party stands strongly in favor of the Separation of Church and State properly understood!We maintain that the
State rightly uses external force to gain external compliance to external rules,and that the Church addresses the inward person—
dealing with issues of morality and conscience that are beyond the arm of the State.The Church is limited by having no legitimate
access to externalized power to force its beliefs upon anyone,and the State is limited by having no legitimate authority to deal with
the core issues of the human condition.
Family Government is essential in a free society more important than either State,or Church. For in the Family the fourth
government is developed — a government that is not institutional but intensely personal: Self-Government (or Self-Control). As
John Adams said;our constitutional republic is"fit only for a moral people,and entirely unsuited to any other'.Limited government
(in each of the three jurisdictions)is possible only with the pervasive exercise of self-government.
We must respect and encourage the governments of Family and Faith as they nurture the capacity for individual Self-Government,
so that we can maintain the American ideal of limited government.Conversely,we must recognize that civil governments have usurped
authority beyond their jurisdiction,which must be yielded back to the citizens and to the governments of Family and Faith.
CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES:
The Constitution Party recognizes that the US Constitution was written to enumerate and to limit the powers of the national
government,that the Declaration of Independence articulates the philosophy of America,and that familiarity with and application of
the principles in these documents is vitally important for every generation of Americans.
We gratefully acknowledge the blessings of Almighty God upon our Nation, and appreciate our founders'"firm reliance on the
Protection of Divine Providence"as they pledged to each other their lives,their fortunes,and their sacred honor.
We affirm that the US Constitution established a republic;that we have a government of Laws rather than a government of people;
and that Life,Liberty and Property are protected because law rules.
We affirm the principles of inherent individual rights upon which these United States of America were founded:
• That each individual is endowed by his Creator with certain unalienable rights;that among these are the rights to Life,Liberty,
and the Pursuit of the individual's personal interest;
• That the freedom to own, use, exchange, control, protect, and freely dispose of Property is a natural, necessary and
inseparable extension of these unalienable rights;
• That the legitimate function of government is to secure these rights through the preservation of domestic tranquillity, the
maintenance of a strong national defense,and the promotion of equal justice for all;
• That history makes clear that,left unchecked, it is the nature of government to usurp the liberty of its citizens and eventually
become a major violator of the people's rights;and
• That,therefore,it is essential to bind government within the limits of the Constitution.
www.constitutionpartyoregon.org 503-543-7312
(This information furnished by Constitution Party of Oregon.)
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Democratic Party Statement
A MESSAGE FROM THE
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF OREGON
Fellow Oregonians,
As you consider the many important decisions this election,recognize that the choices we make today plant seeds for the Oregon we
pass on to our children.Please exercise your civic duty by returning your ballot and never forget that your vote matters.There is no
more powerful political force than the voice of a citizen.If entrusted with your support, Democrats will put the people's business first
and work together to create a better tomorrow for Oregon.
As Democrats, we believe in empowering local communities to find logal solutions, but when it comes to equality, justice and
opportunity,one size truly fits all!This election you will hear candidates discuss support for: education;family wage jobs; Social
Security;the environment;protecting your civil liberties, including a woman's right to choose and death with dignity;and holding all
officers—public and private—accountable for what they do and choose not to do.
This election is critical because so much is at stake—not only for Oregon, but for the entire nation.Oregon's United States Senate
race could decide whether Democrats maintain the majority in the U.S.Senate, which is why we must elect Bill Bradbury to join
Ron Wyden in Washington, D.C.We must also return our U.S.Representatives—Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Darlene Hooley
and David Wu—to the U.S.Capitol and elect Peter Buckley to our fifth seat.Oregon's priorities deserve to be fully represented in
Congress.
In the-state Capitol,we have the opportunity to elect leaders who will ensure our state gets back on the path to a prosperous and
sustainable future. By electing Ted Kulongoski to serve as Oregon's Governor, and a,Democratic majority in both chambers of the
legislature, we will have the team that will provide opportunities for Oregonians who work hard and play by the rules.We need
leaders who will work to ensure our schools are fully funded;our deteriorating roads and bridges are repaired;access to health care
is expanded;and Oregon's natural resources are preserved.We cannot afford to allow the leadership in the legislature to remain under
Republican control in the next biennium. Republicans have chosen inaction over progress and consistently put partisanship, their
extreme social agenda and special interests above the interests of Oregon families.
Today,as you make important decisions on these key issues,we ask you to keep some things in mind:
STRONG ECONOMY
Oregon has the nation's highest unemployment rate,and to address this effectively we must promote economic development in every
part of the state.Democrats are committed to enacting policies and targeted tax cuts that provide a true stimulus to the economy by
putting money back into the hands of hard-working families who need it.We must ensure our families are earning livable wages and
that opportunities for success are extended to those that work hard and play by the rules.
QUALITY EDUCATION
Our children deserve a high quality education so that they have the skills necessary to seize the opportunities of tomorrow.Democrats
will work to ensure that all children have access to a first-class education with well-trained teachers and smaller class sizes.
BETTER HEALTHCARE
Democrats are committed to a quality,affordable health care system that puts patients and doctors,not HMO bureaucrats,in charge
of their medical decisions,and provides guaranteed prescription drug discounts to seniors.Health care is a right,not'a privilege,and
electing Democrats will improve healthcare for Oregon's families. ,
CLEAN AIR AND WATER
Democrats have a long-standing record of balancing the protection of our unique,natural resources with promoting economic growth.
Democrats will continue to make clean air and water a priority and make sure that polluters pay—not taxpayers—so that Oregon is
a cleaner,safer state.
PLEASE VOTE AND PLEASE VOTE DEMOCRATIC.
Democratic Party of Oregon
(503)224-8200
www.dpo.org
(This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon.)
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Libertarian Party Statement
The Libertarian Party stands for individual freedom and personal responsibility.We believe that these twin pillars of a civil society are
inseparable--undermining one impairs the other.The purposes of government are to protect the life, liberty and property of its
citizens.Government has overstepped these Constitutional boundaries to the lasting harm of the citizenry.
The Libertarian Party of Oregon is the third largest political party in the state. Libertarians are fiscally conservative and socially
tolerant. We believe that government should be limited to protecting our fundamental freedoms while ensuring personal
responsibility.
We stand Up for your rights....ALL of your rights,ALL of the time.No excuses, no compromises.
This year,the Libertarian Party will be offering more than 20 candidates in state House and Senate races, candidates at the U.S.
House and Senate level,and our gubernatorial candidate,Tom Cox.The major parties are failing Oregon.It's time for a fundamental
change, and the Libertarian Party is the only political party that offers a comprehensive and effective solution to Oregon's many
challenges-individual freedom and personal responsibility,not more useless spending,tax theft,and corruption.
Imagine how successful you could be if the fruits of your hard work were not being stolen by government to fund programs that end
up hurting the very people they're supposed to help. Imagine how energized Oregon's economy would be-if misguided and
inappropriate regulations were not being used to discourage businesses from locating here. If you want to keep most of what you
make,and if you want to have more opportunities to have a good job and enjoy your life as you see fit,then you really only have one
choice:VOTE LIBERTARIAN!
For more information,call 1-800-829-1992,or visit our web site at www.lporegon.org.
As a guide to voters, the state committee of the Libertarian Party of Oregon urges you to vote on the following measures in the
upcoming elections:
MEASURE 14-Yes Racial references in any form are inappropriate in our Constitution.
MEASURE 15-No Businesses have to manage their capital assets appropriately-schools must do the same.
MEASURE 16-No Businesses have to manage their capital assets appropriately-emergency services must do the same.
MEASURE 17-Yes If you can vote,be drafted,fight and die for your country,you should be able to run for office.
MEASURE 18-No Letting government set up new taxing authorities just makes it easier for them to take your money.
MEASURE 21 -Yes Judicial candidates have it too easy.Letting'none of the above'into the race makes it possible to throw them
out when they practice politics instead of law.
MEASURE 22-Yes Too many judges view themselves as above the law and accountable to no one. Electing them by
district will serve as a reminder of who puts them in office and pays their salary.
MEASURE 23-No One woman's'medical necessity'!s another woman's costly boondoggle.Government should not be in the
healthcare business, especially when it involves using your money to fund large numbers of
meddling bureaucrats to decide what'medically necessary'means.
MEASURE 24-Yes This is one you can sink your teeth into! Anything that reduces the power of a monopoly and increases
competition and choice for consumers is a very good thing.
MEASURE 25-No Minimum wage laws hurt the poor by increasing unemployment and reducing overall economic
opportunity.Only politically powerful union monopolists benefit.
MEASURE 26-No If this passes, only rich and powerful special interests will be able to successfully mount initiative
campaigns.Grassroots efforts will be unable to fund the initiatives that the people want to see.
MEASURE 27-No One farmer's genetically engineered food is another farmer's breeding program.Government should not be
in the business of labeling anything.The private sector can and will do the job admirably, if the market
demands that it do so.
(This information furnished by Libertarian Party of Oregon.)
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Pacific Green Party Statement
The Pacific Green Party of Oregon is on the move!
We have 12,000 voters registered as Pacific Green Party members,up from fewer than one thousand two years ago.It is clear we are
quickly becoming a major force in Oregon's otherwise bleak political landscape. Oregon's traditional parties care more about
perpetuating their own power than about issues,values, and principles.Posing as moderates,willing to compromise on essentials,
the two look nearly identical. Bi-partisan support is their anthem;corporate greed, the flag they salute.The Pacific Green Party is
different!The Pacific Green Party is out in front on issues that matter to Oregonians.We do not compromise our key values:
social justice grassroots democracy
ecological wisdom feminism
community-based economics personal and global responsibility
nonviolence decentralization
respect for diversity sustainability
The Pacific Green Party believes that People are the Government. And Government should do what is best for the People.
Unfortunately,without true campaign finance reform,our representatives too often act as proxies for their large corporate contributors,
which are unaccountable to the People.This year,the Pacific Green Party.supported the campaign finance reform initiative put forth
by citizen activist Lloyd Marbet. This measure sought to ban corporate contributions to political campaigns and limit individual
contributions.All but six states have similar limits.We collected 114 thousand signatures.The Secretary of State's office discarded
400 signatures for each duplicate submitted, so we fell 10 thousand signatures short.Campaign finance reform will not be on this
ballot,but the Pacific Green Party will not stop until we have laws in place that take money out of politics.Money is not democracy!
We campaigned for the Health Care for All initiative and Genetically Modified Food labeling, both of which appear on your
ballot.The Pacific Green Party endorses the minimum wage initiative,and we oppose Measure 26,which unfairly regulates signature
gathering. Please see our statements in this Voters'Pamphlet on Measures 23, 25, 26, 27, and statements for Green candidates
Dale Matthews,for District 3 state representative and Tom Matosec,for Coos County commission.We endorse Peter Buckley in the
2nd Congressional District.
The Pacific Green Party recognizes our State is facing dire circumstances:the economy is failing;we are facing monumental
budget deficits;nearly half a million Oregonians lack access to healthcare;for the second straight year Oregon is the hungriest state,
education is woefully under-funded,our bridges and other infrastructure are falling apart,and the rich environment that makes Oregon
our beautiful home is polluted,our precious natural resources extracted and sold to the highest bidder.People are used as pawns to
uphold a system selling our future for fast cash.The path the major parties have forged is not sustainable.The PGP offers a new
direction.
For decades, Oregon's legislature has been on a spending binge, giving massive handouts to large corporations. In 1945,
corporations paid 60 percent of state income tax;today they pay less than six percent.In the last decade,Oregon's legislature has
given away more than $500 million in annual revenue in the form of tax breaks for corporations. A fiscal conservative would be
appalled, but most Republicans and many Democrats voted in the interests of their contributors.They would not even let a pollution
tax credit,held over from days of Tom McCall,sunset last year.This tax credit will cost us$12 million a year for the next 5 years,and
merely rewards dirty industries when they obey environmental laws.The Pacific Green Party says:Balance the budget by repealing
corporate tax breaks.
Throughout the state,the Pacific'Green Party has shown its commitment to our communities,and to our state as a whole.We
have shown how important it is for citizens to be involved in their own government.We invite you to join us, to begin empowering
yourself and other citizens to take back our democracy!
(This information furnished by Pacific Green Party of Oregon.)
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Index
CANDIDATES
Page Page
Bradbury,Bill......................................................................... 6 Kulongoski,Ted..................................................................... 10
Breithaupt, Henry C.............................................................. 17 Lambert, Les......................................................................... 14
Buckley, Peter....................................................................... 8 Mabon, Lon........................................................................... 7
Cox,Tom............................................................................... 10 Mabrey,John......................................................................... 16
Fitzgerald, Dan...................................................................... 6 Mannix, Kevin L................................................................... 11
Forte,Stephen P................................................................... 18 Smith,Gordon H................................................................... 7
Gilbertson,Jim...................................................................... 16 Stockton, Karole S................................................................ 15
Gilman,George.................................................................... 15 Wagoner,Curt....................................................................... 12
Hayes,Cylvia........................................................................ 12 Walden,Greg........................................................................ 8
Hopp,Jr.,Carl W.(Bill)......................................................... 18 Westlund,Ben....................................................................... 13
Knopp,Tim............................................................................ 14
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GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 5, 2002
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.
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ALPHA INDEX TO VOTERS' PAMPHLET
All candidates were invited to participate in this pamphlet.The text of the statements are printed as submitted.
The following candidates submitted information.
MEASURES
9-10 Dissolution of the Central Oregon District Hospital (District Hospital) ................................. 9-4
9-11 La Pine RFPD Four-Year Emergency Response Personnel Local Option Levy .................. 9-5
9-12 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District General Obligation Bond Authorization..................... 9-7
9-13 Redmond School District No.2J, General Obligation Bond Authorization ........................... 9-9
9-14 Change in Method of Selecting Deschutes County Surveyor ........................................... 9-11
9-15 Deschutes County 911 Four-Year Local Option Tax for Operations .................................. 9-13
9-16 Black Butte Ranch RFPD Four-Year Local Option Tax for Operations .............................. 9-15
9-17 Central Oregon Community College District General Obligation Bond Authorization ........ 9-16
CANDIDATES
Blankenship, Nancy ................................................................................................................ 9-20
Clinton,Jim ...........,................................................................................ ............................... 9-22.
DeWolf,Tom................................................................................................................:........... 9-19
Friedman, Bill ...........................................................................................:.............................. 9-22
Hathaway, Paul C. ................................................................................................................... 9-27
Knott, Leonard .......................................................................................................:................ 9-21
Lovely, Mike ............................................................................................................................ 9-19
Luke, Dennis R. ...................................................................................................................... 9-18
Lynch, Gary ............................................................................................................................ 9-27
Malkin, Dave ........................................................................................................................... 9-23
Patrick,Jay ............................................................................................................................. 9-28
Philiben, Phil ........................................................................................................................... 9-18
Schubert,John H. ................................................................................................................... 9-23
Stevens, Derek K. ................................................................................................................... 9-24
Telfer, Chris............................................................................................................................. 9-24
Unger,Alan G. ........................................................................................................................ 9-26
Wilson,Wyvetta C. 9-25
Wynne,Martin F. ...................................................................................................................... 9-20
VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................9-29
VOTINGINSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................................9-30
OFFICIAL DROP SITE LOCATIONS..............................................................................................9-31
LETTERFROM COUNTY CLERK ..................................................................................................9-3
QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING?
Call your Deschutes County Clerk's Office at (541) 388-6546
9-2
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Office of the County Clerk
Deschutes Services Bldg., 1340 N.W.Wall St. • Bend,Oregon 97701
Telephone:(541)388-6544
Facsimile:(541)389-6830
Dear Deschutes County Voter:
In 1998 Oregon voters passed a ballot measure to have all elections
conducted by mail. Ballots will automatically be mailed to each registered
voter for all elections. This replaces the traditional elections held at the
polling place.
At the November 5, 2002 General Election, you will be asked to make many
important choices. This Voters' Pamphlet is a cooperative effort between
the Deschutes County Clerk and the Secretary of State. It is provided to
help you become a more informed voter as you cast your ballot.
In this pamphlet you will find the ballot measures, explanatory statements
designed to provide you with impartial and fair information, and paid
arguments for or against certain measures.
The names of the candidates will appear in a random alphabet on your
ballot. Please remember you'will not vote on every office or measure in
this pamphlet. Your ballot will contain only those issues for which you are
eligible to vote - based on where you live.
Election results for local candidates and measures can be found on our
website beginning at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5th. The website
address is www.deschutes.org.
I will be retiring at the end of the year and this will be my last election. It
has been an honor to serve as your County Clerk these past 20 years.
Best Wishes,
Mary Sue "Susie" Penhollow
Deschutes County Clerk
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Measure No. 9-10
BALLET TITLE provided to the Central Oregon Hospital area is through Cas-
cade Health Services.The District Board has found continuance
of the district to be unnecessary and recommends dissolution of
9.10 DISSOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL OREGON the taxing district. If the dissolution is approved by the voters,
DISTRICT HOSPITAL(DISTRICT HOSPITAL). the District's membership interest in Cascade Health Services
QUESTION: Shall the District Hospital, (a special district will vest in Redmond Health Services, Inc. (a Redmond non-
authorized to levy taxes)be dissolved? profit corporation).That corporation would then fulfill the respon-
sibility of a"member"of Cascade Health Services and will ap-
point representatives to that board from the Central Oregon Hos-
Hospital were merged with the assets
Center and are now owned s Cascade Health S e of St.Charles Medi-- pital area.The residents of the Central Oregon District Hospital
vices, Inc. will thus continue to have representation on the governing Board
of Cascade Health Services but without retaining a governmen-
Since then, Cascade Health Services has operated both tal entity.
the St.Charles Medical Center and Central Oregon Com- The Board has also agreed to transfer the balance of the cash
munity Hospital. Over the next 5 years, Cascade Health reserves to Redmond Health Services, Inc. (approximately
Services intends to invest over $20,000,000 into expan- $125,000) to meet unfunded health care needs in the Central
sion of the Central Oregon Community Hospital facilities in Oregon Hospital area.
Redmond.
Since the merger,the District has had little business to con- If approved, the Taxing District will no longer exist, the Board
would not be elected and the tax rate the District is authorized to
duct. The primary purpose of the District Board is to ap-
levy would be eliminated.
point Board members to the Cascade Health Services
Board.The District is still required by law,however,to have
an annual budget and audit. (Information furnished by Bruce Burger,
The District Board has determined that heath care services Central Oregon District Hospital)
are best provided to the Central Oregon Hospital area
through Cascade Health Services. The District Board rec-
ommends dissolution of this taxing district. If dissolution is
approved,Redmond Health Services,Inc.(a Redmond non-
profit corporation)will appoint individuals from the Central
Oregon Hospital area to the Cascade Health Services
Board of Directors.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The Central Oregon District Hospital was first established in
1952.The District encompasses northern Deschutes County
excepting the Sisters/Cloverdale area.Up to January 1,2001,
the District operated the Central Oregon District Hospital.The
7 member Board is elected by the voters of the District.The
District has a tax rate of approximately $0.13 per thousand
dollars of valuation for all properties within the District.That
tax value was not imposed for the fiscal year 2001 nor was it
levied for the tax year 2002/2003.The District Hospital does
not have any outstanding bond obligations.
On January 1,2001,by action of the District Hospital Board of
Directors,the assets of the District,excepting a cash reserve
of approximately$150,000,were merged with the assets of St.
Charles Medical Center and are now owned by Cascade Health
Services,Inc.Cascade Health Services,Inc.is composed of a
Board of Directors who are appointed in part by the Central
Oregon District Hospital Board and by the Board of St.Charles
Medical Center.
Since January 1, 2001, Cascade Health Services has oper-
ated both St.Charles Medical Center and Central Oregon Com-
munity Hospital. In March of this year, the Cascade Health
Services issued$75,000,000 of bonds for capital improvements
in both Redmond and Bend over the next five year period.
Cascade Health Services intends to invest over$20,000,000
into expansion of the Central Oregon Community Hospital fa-
cilities in Redmond.
Since the merger, the District has had little business to con-
duct.The operations of the hospital are managed by Cascade
Health Services.The primary purpose of the District Board now
is to appoint Board members to the Cascade Health Services
Board.Despite having this only purpose,the District Hospital
is still required to comply with Oregon State law in having an NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST
annual budget and audit and held elections. THIS MEASURE WERE FILED
The Board of Directors of the District Hospital has determined
that the best method by which health care services can be
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LA PINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Measure No. 9-11
BALLOT TITLE The success of this plan is dependant on the General Obliga-
tion Bond Measure that will fund the replacement and upgrade
9-11 FOUR-YEAR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSON- of our FIRE/EMT emergency vehicles.The funding that is pres-
NEL LOCAL OPTION LEVY ently dedicated towards the long term funding of the vehicles
would be re-dedicated towards staffing.Voter approval of both
QUESTION:Shall District levy$.64 per$1,000 assessed, measures will cost the voters less than they are presently pay-
value to continue providing emergency response for four ing for the current levy and bond.Citizens will benefit with in-
years beginning July 2003/04? This measure may cause creased staffing and improved apparatus that is rapidly aging
property taxes to increase more than three percent. and costing large dollars in maintenance.
SUMMARY:This measure will fund continued employment The intent of this Levy is to continue funding the positions of
of six paramedic/firefighters essential to LaPine Fire the Paramedics/Firefighters that staff Station 102 and begin
District's emergency response capabilities and begin staff- staffing Station 103 during critical times of the day/week.Fur-
ing positions for Station 103 on Burgess and Day Road. ther intent of this levy is to reduce emergency response times
We are experiencing increased call volume every year and and to provide better protection of the citizens of LaPine Fire
growth in our region is taxing our capabilities. Without this District.
staffing,our response capabilities to multiple emergencies
will be at severe risk. (Information furnished by Fire Chief Jim Court and the,2002
For the past five years voters have paid$0.6432 per$1,000. LaPine Rural Fire District Board of Directors,
That levy expires in 2003. This new levy replaces it and Randy Gordon, LaPine Rural Fire Protection District.)
will fund additional staff for Station 103. The lower rate is
sufficient due to increased assessed value of the District
and projected growth trends.
This measure and the General Obligation Bond Measure
presented to voters at this election are identified as critical
requirements of our future in the District's Strategic Plan
developed by Citizens, Board Members and District Ca-
reer and Volunteer Staff.
A home assessed at$100,000 would pay$64 per year for
four years. The estimated taxes are$454,211.00 in 2003/
04;$468,838.00 in 2004/05;$481,873.00 in 2005/06;and
$496,329.00 in 2006/07. The estimated tax cost for this
measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best infor-
mation available from the county assessor at the time of
the estimate.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The LaPine Rural Fire Protection District received a levy in
1998 to fund new paramedic/firefighter positions.This new staff
supported the opening of Station 102 on South Century Drive
by Oregon Water Wonderland,Crosswaters and all other sub-
divisions in the north end of our District.Renewing this levy at
a slightly lower rate will continue funding these positions and
will begin funding positions for Station 103 on Burgess Road.
The lower rate is sufficient based on the rapid growth and as-
sessed value of properties in South Deschutes County.
The population of the Fire District has grown from approxi-
mately 12,000 in 1990 to over 20,000 today.The number of
emergency responses has more than doubled in the past ten
years with almost 1700 emergencies in 2001.This Fire District
responds to multiple alarms (3 or more alarms at the same
time)on a regular basis with minimal staffing.Many times ev-
ery day we are forced to leave stations un-staffed,call person-
nel in on overtime and/or depend on mutual aid, due to our
increased call volume.If the local option levy is not renewed,
the Fire District faces the risk of losing our emergency response
capabilities and fire insurance ratings.
During this past year a Strategic Planning Committee made
up of Citizens of the Fire District, Members of the Board of
Directors,Career Fire Personnel and Volunteer Firefighters of
this Fire District have been studying all aspects of the opera-
tions and management of the district.The Strategic Planning
Committee has identified the critical need for the renewal of
this levy and the General Obligation Bond Measure presented
in this election as paramount for our ability to continue to re-
spond to the emergencies that today's first responders must
face. ON THE NEXT PAGE
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters' Pamphlet
LA PINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Measure No. 9-11 , Continued
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Ballot measure 9-11 is our future/People need trained
firefighters/EMT/Volunteers.Let's get it right now!"It's our qual-
ity of life" "Homeland Security"
Helping La Pine Rural Fire District TODAY
We must provide necessary funding for our Firefighters/EMT/
Career&Volunteers and office staff for La Pine Rural Fire Dis-
trict.Fire House#101 on Huntington,#102 on S.Century,#103
on Burgess and Day Road.Retention of our current personnel
will assure our community with more supportive,well-trained,
faster response time to our fire our medical emergencies.
Helping LaPine Rural Fire District TOMORROW
Fire Board members do not want to come back in four years
requesting another levy to pay for existing personnel.They want
to plan it into our budget over the next four years.This can only
happen oif 9-11 passes now.
Helping La Pine Rural Fire District FUTURE
As La Pine continues to grow so does its fire district.Responsi-
bilities,which will require more fire fighters/EMT/Career&Vol-
unteer Personnel.We must provide funding to adequately re-
spond to our communities ongoing fire and medical services.
Remember IT IS necessary to vote YES on ballot 9-11 to pro-
tect our community and quality of life.We all must take re-
sponsibility to ensure our firefighters/EMT/Volunteers are avail-
able and well-trained to fire and medical situations.We must
have trained personnel Today/Tomorrow/Future.We can do this
only if 9-11 passes.
VOTE YES! Concerned Citizen,Marion Hatfield
(Information furnished by Marion Hatfield.)
NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST THIS
MEASURE WERE FILED The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the arguments.
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
LA PINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Measure No. 9-12
BALLOT TITLE approved, the cost of this new bond will be less than the old
bond at an average cost of$0.27 per$1,000 or$27 per year
9 12 LA PINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, on a $100,000 home.This bond and the Local Option Levy
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AUTHORIZATION presented at this election are critical to the emergency response
requirements of LaPine Fire District and the safety of its citi-
QUESTION: Shall the District issue general obligation zens.
bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,500,000? If the
bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on (Information furnished by Fire Chief Jim Court and the 2002
property or property ownership that are not subject to the LaPine Fire District Board of Directors,
limits of sections 11 and 11 b,Article XI of the Oregon Con- Randy Gordon, LaPine Rural Fire Protection District.)
stitution.
SUMMARY: If approved, this measure provides funds to
the District to finance the costs to:
• upgrading the District's aging FIRE/EMT emergency ve-
hicles;
• acquiring new fire safety equipment and related improve-
ments;and
• paying bond issuance costs.
The bonds will mature over 10 years or less from date of
issuance and may be issued in one or more series. The
estimated cost of this bond is$0.27 per$1000 of assessed
value. The owner of a home assessed at$100,000 is esti-
mated to pay $27 a year. The bonds shall not exceed
$1,500,000.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The LaPine Fire District has a long term Capital Improvement
Plan for our emergency response vehicles that is part of the
Strategic Plan for this Fire District.In that plan, it calls for the
upgrade and purchase of several pieces of FIRE/EMT emer-
gency vehicles.As part of the study,there is a critical need for
some FIRE/EMT emergency vehicles that needs to be up-
graded now.
Looks can be deceiving.When you look at the shiny red fire
trucks at our stations today, what you need to see is beyond
the paint job and what is on the front line for emergency re-
sponse.We only have two fire engines and we are required to
have four.One for each fire station and one reserve engine.
The ladder truck is 10 years old and is very costly to maintain.
We propose to make it the reserve engine and purchase a
new standard fire engine as the primary emergency response
vehicles.The second new engine would be placed at Station
103 for the volunteers and future career staffing at that station.
We have four water tankers for bringing water to fires.One is
in good condition,two are in need of being replaced as they
are 20 years old,and one needs to be phased out.Our goal is
to purchase two new water tankers for the sub-stations and
keep a reserve unit at the main station.
We presently have three heavy brush wildland fire engines that
are scheduled to stay in service until 2009.However we do not
have any light duty brush trucks for accessing the small re-
mote roads of our fire district.Adding two pick-up style brush
fire engines to our fleet will give us quicker response to the
more remote and/or smaller fires.
Our three ambulances are in good shape today, but they re-
quire replacement or reconditioning every three year due to
their high mileage.All three ambulances have been recondi-
tioned once and will need to be replaced soon. State Health
Division laws require a higher quality of care for these vehicles
based on their lifesaving function.
Other equipment that needs to be replaced includes the res-
cue vehicle and one command vehicle.These units are also ARGUMENTS BEGAN
critical to our safety and must be maintained in top condition
for rapid response 24 hours a day. ON THE NEXT PAGE
In 1993 voters approved a bond for the construction of Station
102 and other projects which will be paid off in June 2003. If
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
LA PINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Measure No. 9-12, Continued
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Now we have the firefighters/EMT/volunteers, but where's the
fire trucks,ambulances,fire protection uniforms,fire equipment
& up to date mobile communication? WE MUST PASS THIS
BOND NOW! Home land security.
Today
Efficient&effective use of fiscal resources and properly funding
our budget will enable the LaPine Rural Fire District to build up
and replace necessary appartus—fire engines, water tenders,
brush engines,ambulances,EMT trucks and continue to improve
our fire stations 101, 102, 103.
Tomorrow
We cannot accept reductions of life threatening services.Can
LaPine Rural Fire District not value our fire fighter/EMT volun-
teers lives with old,outdated,below standard equipment?Trucks
breakdown -- Hoses fall apart -- and we are all left in a "life
threatening situation".
Future
As our population grows so does our need to plan on updating
equipment.As medical/mechanical advances happen-so LaPine
Rural Fire District needs to be able to procure what we need
when we need it within financial responsibilities.
Concerned citizen,
Marion Hatfield
(Information furnished by Marion Hatfield.)
NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WERE FILED The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the arguments.
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
REDMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2J
Measure No. 9-13
BALLOT-TITLE rently house 1200 students more than classrooms can accom-
modate.The deficit increases to over 3400 classroom spaces in
9-13 REDMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.2J,GENERAL the next ten years.
OBLIGATION BOND AUTHORIZATION How Much.................... ............................................................
QUESTION:Shall the District be authorized to issue gen- The bond measure totals$54.52 million and will cost property
eral obligation bonds in an amount not exceeding owners$1.35 per$1000 of assessed evaluation.That amounts
$54,520,000? If the bonds are approved,they will be pay- to $12.94 per month for the average home of $115,000.With
able from taxes on property or property ownership that are growth,the tax rate is projected to drop over the 22-year life of
not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11 b,Article XI the bond.New homes and businesses built in the District will pay
of the Oregon Constitution. a portion of this bond,reducing the tax rate for all other property
SUMMARY:The Bonds would finance the cost of capital owners over time.
construction and capital improvements, including, but not (Information furnished by Douglas R.Snyder,
limited to,providing funds to: Redmond School District.)
• Acquire property for new school construction;
• Construct one new K-8 school and one new high school;
• Make additions to and equip and furnish two existing
elementary schools;
• Replace three existing elementary school heating sys-
tems;
• Advance refund the District's$3,075,000 Lease-Purchase
Agreement dated as of December 1, 1999 which financed
the purchase of land for schools, modular units and paid
for certain capitalized interest;and/or to
• Pay bond issuance costs.
The District serves five major communities:Crooked River
Ranch,Terrebonne,Redmond,Tumalo and Alfalfa. It also
serves Eagle Crest. It is Oregon's second fastest growing
district of 5,000 students and larger.
"Overcrowded"is listed as.the District's most serious prob-
lem by residents in a recent community survey. Student
enrollment has increased to 11%over the capacity of the
schools. The Bonds prepare for future student growth for
five years.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
What........................................................................................
The Redmond School Board, in partnership with the commu-
nity, has developed a school bond measure that will provide
for a new high school,a new K-8 school,and the expansion of
two existing schools.This bond will provide additional capacity
to house a student population that currently exceeds capacity
by 20%.By the year 2011,the Redmond School District stu-
dent population will exceed current school capacities by 70%.
The bond will also replace the heating systems that are more
than sixty years old at Tuck, Terrebonne and Evergreen El-
ementary Schools and pay for portable classrooms and land
purchases.
The bond will pay for the construction of a 700-seat high school
that can be expanded to accommodate 1400 students,an 800
seat K-8 building,the expansion of Vern Patrick and Lynch El-
ementary Schools by 150 seats each.The K-8 school will be
able to serve a combination of elementary and middle school
students or an all elementary or middle school population.The
new high school will take three years to plan and construct
and it will take two years to plan and construct the K-8 school.
The elementary expansions will be completed in 18 months.
Why.........................................................................................
Redmond School District is one of the fastest growing districts
in the Northwest.The City of Redmond is growing at a rate of
over 11%;it is projected to grow to over 35;000 people by 2020. ARGUMENTS BEGIN
Deschutes County is the 11th fastest growing County in the
United States.This growth within the County and City has and ON THE NEXT PAGE
will continue to impact the school district.The school district
has been growing at rate of 3%to 5%annually.Schools cur-
9-9
Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
REDMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2J
Measure No. 9-13, Continued
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Senior citizens and many private citizens ask your Community Leaders and private citizens support Redmond
support in voting"Yes" Schools
This bond is different from the last bond measure offered The need is obvious:Our schools are overcrowded
in November 2000. • Currently our district classrooms lack space for over 1,200
• We listened to your recommendations and incorporated students—a number that is growing considerably every year.
changes. This fall,879 students are being educated in portable class-
• Three of the ten existing schools will receive improvements, rooms.This is not a cost-effective,long-term solution to our
two new schools will be built, and two elementary schools overcrowded schools.
will be expanded The request is sound:This bond incorporates recom-
• Our schools are overcrowded now.We need more class- mended changes made from the bond measure of two years
rooms built. ago
• This is a personal investment in making a positive dif- • Three of the ten existing schools will receive improvements,
ference in the quality of our children's education. two new schools will be built, and two elementary schools
• We care deeply about the value of a good education. will be expanded.
The need is real Our schools are NOW operating at 20%over • Cost efficiencies in design will be a priority.
capacity,a number that is projected to rise to 40%in five years • The plan calls for a 700-student high school that is designed
and 70% in ten years.We now have over 1200 students be- to double its size to 1,400 students as enrollment increases.
yond our district's capacity.Currently 879 students are served It also funds an 800-student K-8 school that can become
in portable buildings.We must build more classrooms. either an elementary or middle school, or a combination of
The proposed solution is flexible The plan calls for a 700- both based on future space needs.
student high school that is designed to accommodate 1,400 The cost is$1.35 per thousand of assessed valuation com-
students as future growth takes place. Cost efficiencies in pared to$1.68 in 2000.
design are a priority.This bond also funds an 800-student K- The future is up to us: It's about building needed class-
8 school that can become either an elementary or middle school, rooms
or a combination of both based on future space needs. • It's about providing for the growth our community has and
Accountability is paramount Citizen volunteers studied the will continue to experience..
area's needs and incorporated many recommendations for im- . It's about committing to a healthy community by recognizing
provements from the bond of two years ago.Options were care- and supporting the value of high quality public education.
fully weighed to make the most cost-effective choices given
current school limitations and remodeling costs.This proposed On 27 August 2002,the City Council for the City of
construction budget is below both the national and northwest Redmond issued a proclamation in support of the
new school construction averages. Redmond School District Bond Measure
• Vern Patrick November 5,2002.Please join us.Vote Yes.
• Dr.Robert and Pauline Unger
• John and Lari Hodecker Bob Eberhard Representative Ben Westlund
• Carl Vertrees Dr.Jack and Alan Unger-Mayor of
Redmond
• Lanny and Joanne Fredricks Katherine Hartley Angela Saulsbury President,
Bob and Virginia Riggs Ruth Herbert FNP Redmond Chamber of
• Carol Maszk r Randy Povey Commerce and CVB
• Frank and Gloria Phillips Becky Johnson Eric Sande-Executive
• Leanne K.Latterell Laurie Thom Director, Redmond
Chamber of Commerce
• Carol Bro Tracy Dominy &CVB
• James Diegel Emilie Bonney James Diegel-Central Oregon
• Richard Lance Sharon Rosen Community Hospital
• Bob Ray Barry Maroni Keith and Holly Sides-Cinder
Robert Whittier Julie O'Neal Rock Veterinary Clinic
• Fred MacDonald Blake Miller
Katie Hammer-General
Elton Gregory Amy Bellew Manager COPRD
• Dr.Roger Stack (Information furnished by Alan Unger,
• Richard Hanson Co-Chair Citizens for Quality Schools.)
• Richard Mann
• Karl Johannsen NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WERE FILED
(Information furnished by Vern Patrick.) The printing of these arguments does not constitute an endorsement by
the County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or
truth of any statement made in the arguments.
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters' Pamphlet
DESCHUTES COUNTY
Measure No. 9-14 ,
BALLOT TITLE Chapter 2.10. COUNTY SURVEYOR
2.10.010.Appointment of County Surveyor.
9-14 CHANGE IN METHOD OF SELECTING 2.10.020.Qualifications of County Surveyor.
DESCHUTES COUNTY SURVEYOR 2.10.030.Oath.
t QUESTION:Shall Deschutes County Code Chapter 2.10 2.10.040.Duties of County Surveyor.
be approved providing for the appointment of the County 2.10.010.Appointment of County Surveyor. ''
Surveyor beginning January 3,2005? The Deschutes County Surveyor shall be appointed by the
SUMMARY:This measure, if approved by the voters, al- Board.The County Surveyor shall serve at the pleasure of the
lows the Board of County Commissioners to appoint the Board at a salary fixed by the Board. _
County Surveyor in the same manner as other County (Ord.2002-031 §1.2002)
employees. Under state law,the Deschutes County Sur- 2.10.020.Qualifications of County Surveyor.
veyor is an elected County officer. The current elected Any person serving as County Surveyor shall be a citizen of
County Surveyor's term expires on January 3, 2005. Un- the United States, a County elector, a County resident and a
der this measure,the County Surveyor would no longer be registered professional land surveyor,registered under the laws
an independent elected official,but would serve at the plea- of the State of Oregon.
sure of the Board of County Commissioners. When appro- (Ord.2002-031 §1.2002)
priate, the measure will allow the Board to combine the 2,10.30.1.Oath.
County Surveyor and County Engineer positions into a Before assuming the office of County Surveyor, the person
single job. This measure will streamline the operation of appointed by the Board shall file with the County Clerk an oath
the surveyor's office, reduce costs, and make the County of office indorsed thereon, and subscribed by the appointed
Surveyor accountable to the County Engineer or,if the po- person,to the effect that the person will support the constitu-
sitions are combined,the Director of the County Road De- tion of the United States and of the State of Oregon and will
partment.The County Surveyor would continue to perform faithfully carry out the office of County Surveyor.
all statutory duties required by law. (Ord.2002-031 §1.2002)
2.10.040.Duties of County Surveyor.
or.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT In addition to the duties of County Surveyor under ORS Chap-
ter 209, the County Surveyor shall perform such additional
This measure,if approved by the voters of Deschutes County, duties as the Board and the County Engineer may from time to
would change the manner in which the County Surveyor is time assign to the County Surveyor.The County Surveyor shall
selected.The measure authorizes the Board of County Com- be supervised by the County Engineer,except that,if the County
missioners(Board)to appoint the County Surveyor.Presently, Engineer is also appointed County Surveyor,the County Sur-
the County Surveyor is an elected County official, selected veyor shall be supervised by the Director of the County Road t_.
every four years by the voters of the County. Department. .._.
A "yes" vote changes the present method of selecting the (Ord.2002-031 §1.2002)
County Surveyor by designating the Board as the body who
selects the County Surveyor and no election would be held.A
"no" vote on this measure continues the present method of
selecting the County Surveyor where the surveyor runs for elec-
tion every four years.
This measure would allow the Board to combine the County
Surveyor's office with the office of County Engineer if it ap-
peared desirable to do so. It would also allow the Board of
County Commissioners to evaluate the County Surveyor's abil-
ity to handle the administrative functions of the office in addi-
tion to the qualifications of an applicant as a registered sur-
veyor.
It is believed that the appointment of the County Surveyor po-
sition would result in administrative efficiencies and cost sav-
ings. It would allow the Board to assure the appointment of a
County Surveyor that would continue excellent service to the
public and promote administrative efficiency.
This measure, if approved, would become effective on Janu-
ary 3, 2005.This is the end of the current elected County
Surveyor's term of office.
(Information furnished by Tom De Wolf, Board of County
Commissioners of Deschutes County Oregon.)
ARGUMENTS BEGIN
ON THE NEXT PAGE
9-11
Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters' Pamphlet
DESCHUTES COUNTY
Measure No. 9-14, Continued
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION
Question:What is the logic for the County Surveyor to be elected Dear Voter:
when the County Engineer is appointed?Both positions require As your elected County Surveyor, I urge you to VOTE NO on
professional licensing,experience and expertise.Both positions the proposed Change in Method of Selecting Deschutes County
require dealing with the public to explain technical terms, and Surveyor.
both require file and retrieval systems for data.Both positions
require technical checking of submitted information prepared This measure would not affect my current position as County
by other professionals. Surveyor because I would be allowed to complete my elected
term.Yet I feel it is my duty as a concerned County official to
Answer:There is no logic. It's just the way it has historically express my reservations about this measure.
been done.
The Surveyor is an elected official whose loyalty Is to the
It is time to make this simple but logical change to improve effi- people and to the law. During my 14 years as your County
ciency in our county government. Surveyor,many people have come to me,asking for help with
By hiring a County Surveyor through the normal hiring process, their boundary problems.My office has helped property own-
citizens can be assured that a technically qualified person will ers, engineers, surveyors, title officers, bankers, developers,
always hold the position.The County hiring process includes appraisers,and other state and local officials.Their questions
interview teams so other professionals from the same field can can be answered and their problems can be addressed be-
be involved In the process and recommend the most techni- cause I have the authority and responsibility conferred upon
cally qualified candidate.This process is used to hire all County me by the election process.I am not shackled by"red tape".I
Department Directors and makes the most sense in selecting am not delayed while their problem is routed through some
people for this technical position.This will ensure that the most bureaucratic maze.Under this measure,the public would lose
qualified person is selected,not just the one with the most votes. the independence of the elected Surveyor because the office
Another benefit to appointment is that the County Surveyor won't would become an additional arm of the commissioners.
have to run for office every four years, a process that detracts This measure would take away the checks and balances
from the job's focus and is an unwarranted expense for a quali- currently in place.The ability to elect our representatives in
fied person. government is a key part of the American political system.
The job of Surveyor is not political.It should not be treated po- Oregon's founding fathers gave us the right to vote on our
litically.It should be treated like.the County Engineer,the direc- County Surveyor.We must not let that power be taken away.
tors of the Road,Juvenile, Health, Solid Waste and other de- Each elected official, Surveyor, Assessor, Clerk, Treasurer,
partments. Sheriff, Commissioner has specific duties under state law.
These duties are separate and distinct.They require each of-
This simple change can improve efficiency and lower costs by fice holder to have certain qualifications and to be elected by
providing that one person could fill the roles of both County the people.By this method,no single,individual or department
Surveyor and Engineer if he/she has both licenses(a common can unduly influence or direct another.
practice)and is qualified in both areas.Cost savings may also
be realized by combining the Surveyor's office with the Road "If it's not broke..:'
Department. Let's continue voting for the County Surveyor like the majority
of other counties in Oregon.
Voters continually ask government to be more efficient.This p
gives opportunity to do it. Kee local control VOTE NO on changing the method of se-
Vote YES for Ballot Measure 9-14! lecting our County Surveyor.
(Information furnished by Jeff Kern.)
(Information furnished by James C.Carnahan, Treasurer
Citizens For Efficient Government.)
The printing of these arguments does not constitute an endorsement by
the County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or
truth of any statement made in the arguments.
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters' Pamphlet
DESCHUTES COUNTY 911 SERVICE DISTRICT
Measure No. 9-15
BALLOT TITLE This four-year local option tax expires at the end of fiscal
year 2006-2007.
9-15 FOUR-YEAR LOCAL OPTION TAX FOR OPERA- If approved, the cost of this local option tax would be .09
TIONS cents per thousand dollars of assessed value.The tax impact
QUESTION:Shall County 911 Service District impose$.09 of this measure on a$100,000 home would be$9.00 per year.
per$1,000 of assessed value for operations for four years
beginning 2003-2004? This measure may cause property (Information furnished by Tom DeWolf, Chair, Deschutes
taxes to increase more than three percent. County Board of County Commissioners.)
SUMMARY:The current taxing authority for the Deschutes
County 911 County Service District comes from a tax base ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
passed by voters in 1994. Funds provided by this four-
year local option tax will be used to maintain existing 911 POLICE CHIEFS AND SHERIFF ASK FOR YOUR
services,continue the Emergency Preparedness Network SUPPORT
(EPN),which notifies residents by telephone of emergency In 2001, the Deschutes County 9-1-1 Center answered over
situations in their area, and establish a cost-efficient, ef- 250,000 calls from people in Deschutes County needing emer-
fective way to integrate the public safety information sys- gency and non-emergency help.Those calls were dispatched
tems. to 20 agencies representing the first line of response for fires,
This measure would provide stable funding for 911 emer- police protection, and emergency medical assistance in
gency services for four years. Deschutes County.
The proposed rate will raise approximately $989,726 in Rapid increased growth in Deschutes County,coupled with a
2003-2004,$1,049,109 in 2004-2005,$1,112,056 in 2005- high tourist population that is present most of the year, has
2006, and $1,178,779 in 2006-2007 for a total of resulted in increased calls for service and demands being
$4,329,670. placed on the 9-1-1 Center. 9-1-1 is still operating on a tax
base that was approved by the voters in 1994.These costs
and demands for service have increased beyond the 9-1-1-tax
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT base approved by the voters in 1994.
Deschutes County 911 County Service District is the An- City or County Government does not fund 9-1-1 It operates its
swering/Dispatch Center for medical,police,and fire emergen- own Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District.The 9-1-1 Dis-
cies in the county.It is the central dispatching point for all pub- patch Center saves taxpayer dollars by almost halving the cost
lic safety agencies in Deschutes County.The 911 County Ser- of maintaining separate dispatch centers at each of the more
vice District serves: than twenty emergency services providers in Deschutes
Bend Fire Department County.
Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District#1 The 9-1-1 Communications Center houses and operates the
Emergency Preparedness Network; a high-speed telephonic
Bend Police Department alerting system used to evacuate the residents of Black Butte
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Ranch during the Cache Mountain Fire.The EPN,as it is known,
Redmond Police is also credited with locating an elderly Alzheimer's patient
missing late at night, during winter conditions, in the Lapine
Redmond Fire Department area.
Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District#2 Passage of this measure will also help bring all the police and
La Pine Fire Department fire agencies together into one information system that will al-
Black Butte Ranch Police low for increased service,efficiency,and better protection.
Black Butte Fire Services The tax impact of this measure on a$100.000 home would be
Sunriver Police $9.00 per year.
EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY 9-1-1 IS OUR ONLY
Sunriver Fire Department LINK TO YOU.WE ASK YOU TO SUPPORT THIS
Sisters/Camp Sherman Fire District IMPORTANT REQUEST:
Cloverdale Fire District Sheriff Les Stiles, Deschutes County Sheriff's Department
Oregon State Police Chief Andy Jordan, Bend Police Department
Crooked River Ranch Fire Services Chief Lane Roberts, Redmond Police Department
United States Forest Service Chief Mike Kennedy,Sunriver Department of Public Safety
Oregon Department of Forestry Chief Gil Zacarro,Black Butte Ranch Police Department
Bureau of Land Management
Airlife (Information furnished by Larry Blanton.)
In 2001, 911 answered over 250,000 calls for service.911
dispatchers are trained and certified emergency medical dis-
patchers,giving lifesaving emergency medical instructions to
callers until the emergency personnel arrive at the scene.
The 911 Service District's current taxing authority is a tax Additional argument on next page.
base passed by the voters in 1994.Approval of this measure
will allow 911 to raise sufficient revenue to continue opera-
tions at current levels and to provide a cost efficient,effective The printing of these arguments does not constitute an endorsement by
way to integrate information systems with all public safety agen- the County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or
cies in Deschutes County. I truth of any statement made in the arguments.
9-13
Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
DESCHUTES COUNTY 911 SERVICE DISTRICT
Measure No. 9-15, Continued
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
911 CALLS FOR HELP
Deschutes County 911 Service District is the consolidated
Answering/Dispatch Center for all medical, police, and fire
emergencies in the county.It is the emergency/non-emergency
central dispatching point for all public safety agencies in
Deschutes County.The 911 Service District serves:
Bend Fire Department
Bend Police Department
Redmond Police Department
Deschutes RFPD#1
Black Butte Ranch Police
Sunriver Police
Sisters/Camp Sherman Fire District
Crooked River Ranch Fire Services
United States Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Deschutes RFPD#2
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office
Redmond Fire and Rescue
La Pine Fire District
Black Butte Ranch Fire Services
Sunriver Fire Department
Cloverdale Fire District
Oregon State Police
Oregon Department of Foresty
Airlife
In 2001,911 answered over 250,000 calls for service.911 dis-
patchers are trained and certified Emergency Medical Dispatch-
ers, giving lifesaving emergency medical instructions to call-
ers until the emergency personnel arrive at the scene.
The 911 Service District's current taxing authority is a tax base
passed by the voters in 1994. Approval of this measure will
allow 911 to raise sufficient revenue to continue operations at
current levels and to provide a cost efficient, effective way to
integrate information systems with all public safety agencies in
Deschutes County.
This four-year local option tax expires at the end of fiscal year
2006-2007.
If approved,the cost of this local option tax would be.09 cents
per thousand dollars of assessed value.The tax impact of this
measure on a$100,000 home would be$9.00 per year.
911 IS OUR CRITICAL LINK TO YOU.PLEASE SUPPORT
THIS MEASURE
Chief Jim Court
La Pine Fire District
Chief Ron Oliver
Redmond Fire and Rescue
Chief Don Rowe
Sisters/Camp Sherman RFPD
Chief Rod Bjorvik
Sunriver Fire Department
Chief Ed Sherrell
Black Butte Ranch Fire Dept
Chief Larry Langston
Bend Fire Department
Chief Pat Reitz NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST
Crooked River Ranch Fire Dept THIS MEASURE WERE FILED
(Information furnished by Mike Chambers, Citizens for 911.)
The printing of these arguments does not constitute an endorsement by
the County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or
truth of any statement made in the arguments.
9-14
Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
BLACK BUTTE RANCH RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Measure No. 9-16
BALLOT TITLE
9-16 FOUR-YEAR LOCAL OPTION TAX FOR
OPERATIONS
QUESTION: Shall Black Butte Ranch Rural Fire Protec-
tion District impose$170,000 each year for four years for
operations beginning 2003/2004? This measure may cause
property taxes to increase more than three percent.
SUMMARY:The total amount to be raised is$680,000.The
tax is$170,000 each year for four years. The first year the
levy will be made is 2003-2004. It is estimated that the
proposed tax will result in a rate of approximately$.42 per
$1,000 of assessed value in 2003-2004;$.41 per$1,000
of assessed value in 2004-2005; $.40 per$1,000 of as-
sessed value in 2005-2006;and$.39 per$1,000 per as-
sessed value in 2006-2007.Thd cost per$1,000 decreases
each year due to the anticipated increase in assessed val-
ues. The estimated cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE
ONLY based on best information available from the county
assessor at the time of estimate.
This levy is needed to make up for losses incurred by the
passage of Ballot Measure 50 and provide funds to main-
tain current levels of service.This measure will continue to
fund two firefighter positions,our student scholarship pro-
gram and the equipment reserve fund. With these re-
sources, we will be able to maintain our current level of
service.
This is a replacement for the four-year local option safety
services tax levy,which terminates in June 2003.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The 4-year Local Option Tax is a continuance of the 4-year
Local Option Tax that was passed in 1999.The tax will raise
$170,000 per year for four years and would cost approximately
$.42 Per$1,000 of assessed value, starting in the fiscal year
2003/2004;$.41 Per$1,000 of assessed value in 2004-2005;
$.40 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2005-2006; $.39 per
$1,000 of assessed value in 2006-2007.The cost per$1,000
decreased each year due to the anticipated increase in as-
sessed values.The total amount to be raised is$680,000.The
estimated tax cost for this measure is an estimate only based
on the best information available from the county assessor at
the time of estimate.
This levy is needed to make up for the losses incurred by
the passage of Measure 50,and to maintain our current level
of service.This levy enables the District to maintain the stu-
dent scholarship program,two firefighter positions and our
equipment reserve fund.
(Information furnished by Ed Sherrell, Fire Chief,
Black Butte Ranch Rural Fire Protection District.)
NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WERE FILED
9-15
Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Measure No. 9-17
BALLOT TITLE - Renovations to several buildings.COCC continues to use
the original campus buildings,constructed nearly 40 years
9-17 CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ago. Bond dollars would pay for elevators in three of the
College's two-storied buildings so they are more fully ADA
DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (American's with Disabilities Act)accessible,and for other
AUTHORIZATION renovations.
QUESTION:Shall the District be authorized to contract a College center/campus construction. As it has done in
general obligation bonded indebtedness in an amount of Redmond,the Board seeks to expand basic services in all
not more than $35,250,000? If the bonds are approved, of Central Oregon to meet the increased demand and di-
they will be payable from taxes on property or property verse needs of the residents of each community. Money
ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 from this bond will finance new buildings in Madras and
and 11 b,Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. Prineville.
SUMMARY:The District is seeking approval of this mea- A multi-purpose building.This would include additional
sure to finance capital construction and improvement classrooms,space for student and community needs and
projects detailed in the 2002-2012 COCC Master Plan,and dining facilities.
renovation of Juniper Hall.COCC serves 43 percent more Various infrastructure items specified in the Master Plan.
students than in 1994, the last time a general obligation This includes completing the Loop Road around the cam
times as many students as 25 years ago.
bond measure was approved by the District's voters,and 3 pus and other traffic improvements, as well as updating
parking, storm, sewer, water, electrical and other related
Proposed projects for the Bend campus and new Madras needs.
and Prineville campuses include the construction,acquisi- The principal amount of this bond measure is$35.3 million
tion,furnishing and equipping of a science/health profes- and would cost property taxpayers in the COCC District an es-
sions and classroom building,classroom buildings, multi- timated 29 cents per$1,000 of assessed value for the first year,
purpose buildings for classrooms and community and stu- with the rate expected to decrease over the 15-year life of the
dent use,and associated capital construction and improve-
ments.Additionally,funds would cover renovations of build-
bond. In the first year, it would cost an estimated $29 for the
ings,including those constructed nearly 40 years ago and owner of a$100,000 home(about$2.40 per month)or$43 on a
those which need updated handicapped accessibility,and $150,000 home(about$3.65 per month).
refinancing of capital construction and improvement
projects.Other improvements include relocating the track
and field;construction and upgrading of various infrastruc- (Information furnished by Donald V.Reeder,
ture systems, including roads, parking, storm,sewer,wa- Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors.)
ter and electrical;and related improvements.
The bonds will mature over a period of not more than 16
years.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors
has placed on this ballot a measure to seek approval to fund
construction of new buildings and renovations of existing fa-
cilities.This is a similar request to the one approved by voters
in May,but which did not count because voter turnout was less
than the state-required 50 percent.The Board bases its re-
quest on the College Master Plan, developed over the past
two years,in consultation with faculty,staff,students,commu-
nity members and local and state officials.This plan takes into
account the enrollment growth over the past decades,the ar-
rival of the OSU—Cascades Campus, and projected popula-
tion and enrollment growth in coming years.
In the past 25 years, the College has had only one bond
issue added to the tax roles, for the new library. During that
time, enrollment has nearly tripled. Since 1994, when the li-
brary bond issue was approved,enrollment is up 43 percent.
If approved,proceeds from the sale of bonds will pay for the
following planned projects:
- A Science/health professions building. Science labs at
COCC are at capacity.In addition,several new programs
have been added in health-related areas such as Emer-
gency Medical Services,medical assisting and dental as-
sisting which need the science labs and their own labs to
serve students.
A general classroom building. More than 30 percent of
COCC classes have waiting lists, meaning that demand
is greater than capacity.Waiting lists are in a variety of ARGUMENTS BEGIN
areas including English,foreign languages,math,science, ON THE NEXT PAGE
computers and others.
9-16
Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Measure No. 9-17, Continued
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Central Oregon Community College has done a great job of
meeting our communities' needs for more than 50 years.We
need to help the College now so it can continue to serve the
students of our region.
The needs are great, but the cost is minimal.This bond mea-
sure helps by:
-Adding sciencefhealth professions labs.Current labs are
full and have waiting lists. A new science/health professions
building is critical today to handle the demand in the areas of
nursing,emergency medical services,dental programs,chem-
istry and other science areas.
-Updating older buildings. Much needed renovations will
be done in the older buildings on the campus,many constructed
nearly 40 years ago, to increase classroom size and operate
more efficiently.
-Building more classrooms. Enrollment at COCC has in-
creased 43%since the last time a bond measure was passed
for new facilities. 30% of the classes at COCC have waiting
lists.
- Providing College Centers.The College needs to build
centers in Madras and Prineville to expand services for stu-
dents in these areas.
COCC continues to be the fastest growing community college
in Oregon and must be able to meet this increased demand
and reduce the waiting lists for students.We can help solve
these problems.
Take pride in supporting one of the best community colleges in
the nation by voting"YES"for COCC.
• Diane Bohle, Prineville
• Thomas P.Luersen, Sunriver
• Patricia Moss, Bend
• John Pinckney, La Pine
• Donald V.Reeder, Madras
• Alan Unger, Redmond
(Information furnished by Connie Lee, treasurer,
COCC:Yes, Friends of the College.)
NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WERE FILED The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the arguments.
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DESCHUTES COUNTY
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #1 COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #1
so
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DENNIS R. LUKE
xf f PHIL PHILIBEN
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REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT
OCCUPATION:County Commissioner and Small Businessman. OCCUPATION:Small Business Owner
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:County Commissioner,State OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Owner operator Play It
Legislator,and owner construction company 29 years in Central Again Sports@ store in Bend from 1991 through 2001.Worked
Oregon. in various fields including automotive,construction,sales,and
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: North Salem High School, landscaping.
graduated Oregon State University, current student in Portland EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Boston University, Boston
State's,Masters of Public Administration Program. Ma.,DuPage Community College,Glenn Ellen,IL,Pima Com-
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Deschutes County munity College,Tucson Az.,University of Arizona,Tucson,Az..
Commissioner 1999 to Present. Current Budget Officer. State Majored in Political Science and Engineering.
Representative 1993-1999. Chairman: Education Committee PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:U.S.Army,82nd Air-
(1997),Education&Human Resources Committee(1995).Mem- borne Division,Vietnam Era Veteran.Precinct Committee Per-
ber:Children&Family,and Natural Resources Committees. son precinct 1,Bend.Alternate Delegate to the Oregon Demo-
FAMILY: cratic Party Central Committee.
Married Central Oregon native,Joanne Copley in 1968.Two sons: Community: Bend Chamber of Commerce. Central Oregon
Matthew(deceased),and Brian,a Navy Lieutenant Commander, Football Officials Association. Oregon League of Conserva-
his wife,Heather,and two grandsons,Austin&Carson. tion Voters.Deschutes Progress Alliance.
COMMUNITY: ISSUES: It's time for change on the Deschutes County Board
Memberships: Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, & Sunriver of Commissioners.It's time for County Government to take the
Chambers of Commerce;Central Oregon Builders Association; lead on Affordable Housing.Working Families are priced out
Oregon Hunters Association;Director:Bend Boys&Girls Club, of the local housing market.As a County Commissioner Phil
and Youth Challenge Program Advisory Board.Scoutmaster 10 will take a proactive approach to affordable housing for work-
years. ing families.We need to create a range of housing opportuni-
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY/COMMON SENSE: ties.
Dennis listens to people and uses a common sense approach to It's time for a Regional Transportation Plan.Traffic and more
solving our County's problems.We have always had to prioritize Traffic is the current plan. Phil will do all he can to establish
our essential services.This is even more important now with the Public Transportation for the Tri-County area.We need to Pro-
recent reduction of State support.Local Government must con- vide a variety of transportation choices.Seniors need it! Stu-
tinue to work smarter and more efficiently. dents need it!Working Families need it!Our Environment needs
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS: it!
Association of Oregon Counties Board of Directors and Legisla- It's time for Sustainable Economy with Family Wage Jobs.
tive Committee. Phil supports raising the minimum wage.Prevailing wage and
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. living wage should be the standard in Deschutes County.
Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation,past chair-
man. It's time to apply Smart Growth Principles.Encourage Com-
munity and Stakeholder Collaboration. Foster Distinctive, At-
Dennis has called this special place home for 29 years. tractive Places with a Strong Sense of Place.Make Develop-
We have developed innovative ways to address challenges in our ment Decisions Predictable,Fair and Cost Effective.Mix Land
county.We are looked upon as a leader in many areas of Oregon. Uses. Preserve Open Space, Farmland, Natural Beauty and
I am proud to be part of the leadership team and look forward to Critical Environmental Areas.Strengthen and Direct Develop-
serving the county citizens for another four years. ment Toward Existing Communities.
HE LISTENS and WORKS HARD FOR YOU! It's time to establish countywide Energy Conservation Policy.
Call Dennis at(541)389-5877,E-mail:Iukebuil@bendcable.com Encourage Alternative Energy Pojects.Energy Projects that fit
with tourism and our outdoor lifestyle.
RE-ELECT DENNIS LUKE,DESCHUTES COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONER,POSITION 1.
(Information furnished by.
(Information furnished by Dennis R.Luke.) Phil Philiben for County Commissioner.)
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DESCHUTES COUNTY
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #3 COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION #3
TOM DEWOLF MIKE LOVELY
REPUBLICAN " DEMOCRAT
OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Commissioner OCCUPATION:Retired
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Owner, Westside Video, OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Southern Pacific Land
1984-98;Owner, Pat & Mike's Cinema/Restaurant, 1981-86; Company,Forestry Technician,USDA Forest Service,Forestry
City Manager,Luxury Theatres, 1978-81. Technician,Taxi driver, Printing trade.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:University of Oregon,Bach- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated Trinity County
elor of Science, 1978;Northwest Christian College, Bachelor High School,Weaverville,California.
of Science,1978;Small Business Management,COCC,1989. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:U.S.Army,1961 to
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Justice and Public 1964,704th Maintenance Batallion, Fort Lewis,Washington.
Safety Steering Committee for National Association of Coun- US Post Office,various periods.City of Bend,"Bend Transpor-
ties(NACo),(1999-present);Central Oregon Intergovernmen- tation Advisory Committee", "Bend Lighting Ordinance Advi-
tal Council and Central Oregon Community Investment Board sory Committee".Active participant in acquiring city sewer ser-
(1999-present);Oregon Arts Commission(1997-present);Bend vices for Romaine Village.
City Council(1993-97). Family Background:Eldest of three brothers and one foster
Community Organizations: S.M.A.R.T. Reading Program; brother,moved to Weaverville,California in 1946.Raised there,
TowerTheatre Foundation;Greater Bend Rotary;Oregon Com- worked in area and transferred with Forest Service, from Mt.
munit Foundation. Shasta to Bend in 1978.Present) in a same ender airra eT `"
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These programs were among my top priorities and were of ten years and have lived at the same address for 24 years.
accomplished through the shared commitment of your Community Service:From 1988 to 2000,one of co-founders,
elected commissioners and dedicated county employees: officer, full time volunteer for Central Oregon AIDS Support
• We significantly improved Computer Technology,so citi- Team.An officer in Southwest Bend Neighborhood Associa-
zens can access information easily and quickly.We're tion, National Association of Federal Retired Employees,
working to unite all local emergency services on a single Deschutes County Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Council,PFLAG
software program to dramatically improve safety and ser- Central Oregon.Member of Human Dignity Coalition, Human
vice delivery. Rights Campaign,Deschutes County Democratic Central Com-
• We've improved Communications through mittee,and Precinct Committee Person.
www.deschutes.org and through our TV Newsmagazine, Issues:
Inside Deschutes County."I.D.C."won the Award of Excel- Transportation:Expand and improve affordable public trans-
lence from NACo.Commissioners conduct Board meet
portation in our Tri-County area.
ings at six high schools every year, and hold a variety of
meetings in late afternoons and evenings to be accessible Provide infrastructure for alternative modes of transportation.
to citizens. Growth:Growth needs to pay its own way.
• We hired a county auditor and initiated Comprehensive Education:Attain a stable funding stream to maintain our public
Performance Reviews of our departments to monitor ef- schools.
ficiency and effectiveness
• We adopted a Solid Waste Master Plan that should main- Air Quality:Maintain clean air for public health and safety,by
tain current tipping fees at Knott Landfill for 29 years. monitoring industrial growth and use of automobiles.Our clean
• Long before September 11, our Sheriff and Health De- air draws people to Central Oregon.
partment prepared plans for potential domestic terror- Economy:Our economy has switched from timber and agri- a
ism.Recent events resulted in further refining these plans. culture to tourism.We need more light industry in Central Or-
Throughout Central Oregon, we have the finest, well- egon,and family wage jobs.
trained and dedicated public servants anywhere. Public Make sure our youth and senior citizens don't get lost inr>
Safety is our highest priority. <
the shuffle.Change"Poverty with a view"to"Life with a
I do my best to study issues thoroughly,advocate on your be- future" by promoting affordable housing and a livable
half and to be fair in my decisions.We've come a long way. wage. I want to be one of your Deschutes County Commis-
Much remains to be done.I would be proud to continue work- sioners. Elect MIKE LOVELY for Deschutes County Commis-
ing hard for you. sioner, Position#3.
MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP; (Information furnished by"Mike Lovely
RE-ELECTTOM DEWOLF for County Commission".)
(Information furnished by Tom DeWolf.)
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DESCHUTES COUNTY
COUNTY CLERK TREASURER
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NANCY MARTIN F.WYNNE
BLANKENSHIP
NONPARTISAN
NONPARTISAN
OCCUPATION:City of Redmond City Recorder, 14 years OCCUPATION:Deschutes County Finance Director and Treasurer
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:1986-87,City of Redmond; OCCUPATIONAL_ BACKGROUND:Appointed Deschutes County
7 years Retail Finance Director in January, 1996;appointed to additional posi-
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Redmond High School;AS tion of County Treasurer in Sept., 1997; Chief Financial officer,
Business Technology/Management, Central Oregon Commu- American Red Cross,Portland,Oregon(1.984-1996);Finance Di-
nity College;University of Washington,Certified Municipal Clerk rector, City of Gresham, Oregon(1978-1984); Finance Director,
certification;membership Master Municipal Clerk's Academy. Mgr.Financial Systems,Senior Accountant,City of Downey,CA
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Oregon Association (1973-1978);Corporate Auditor,Management Trainee,Union Oil
Co.of CA(1971-1973)
of Municipal Recorders Board,active member since 1988.
As City Recorder, Nancy is a department manager, elections EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Bachelor of Arts in Business,
with major in Finance,California State University at Fullerton(1971)
official,and oversees the recording of all official city records.
She has the background and experience to serve the citizens PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:Hired in 1973 as Se-
of Deschutes County as their County Clerk. Having worked nior Accountant by City of Downey, CA, and subsequently pro-
with the Clerk's office for the past 14 years,she understands moted to Manager of Financial Systems,and then Finance Direc-
its responsibility,technical aspects,as well as the integrity and tor. In 1978, accepted position as Finance Director with City of
commitment needed. Gresham, Oregon. Appointed Finance Director for Deschutes
Nancy and her husband Mike are both native Oregonians and County in January,1996;appointed to additional position of County
Treasurer in September, 1997; elected as County Treasurer in
have lived in Deschutes County since the mid-1960s.Nancy is November, 1998(term 1999-2002)
an active member of Soroptimist International of Redmond,
President in 1992;and serves on the Central Oregon Commu- As County Treasurer.I will continue to work extremely hard to in-
nity College North Campus Advisory Committee. sure that all funds received by Deschutes County are safeguarded
and managed in accordance with sound cash management prac-
"...Blankenship is a highly qualified candidate for Deschutes tices and in compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes,and that
County Clerk, and she had demonstrated and proven experi- Deschutes County taxes are distributed to all taxing districts in a
ence as the city recorder for Redmond.She possesses both timely manner.
integrity and competence and a commitment to act in the very
best interest of the residents of Deschutes County."Jim Diegel,
Former Redmond City Councilor
'...Blankenship has proved that she is dedicated and hard
working. As Redmond's City Recorder, she has record of
acccomplishment and the background and experience to'hit
the ground running', as Deschutes County Clerk."
Elizabeth(Becky) Hill Johnson
"Nancy's integrity is second to none.Her honesty and ability to
work well with people representing a cross-section of commu-
nity(business,government,schools,neighborhoods)with dif-
fering life experiences makes her well-suited for this position
that requires clear objectivity."Jean Wood,Vice President,MHi
(Information furnished by Nancy Blankenship.) (Information furnished by Martin F.Wynne.)
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DESCHUTES SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
.:
LEONARD KNOTT
NONPARTISAN
OCCUPATION:
Retired U.S.Government employee(1990)
Currently farm 130 acres of alfalfa and grass hay
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Personnel specialist,Management analyst,Administrative officer-
U.S.Veterans Administration 1962-1990
U.S.Coast Guard 1955-1957
Research assistant American Assn.for the Advancement of Sci-
ence 1959-1961
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Duke University Graduate School, Durham, N.C. (Psychology)
1961-1962
American University, Wash., D.C. 1957-1959 Bachelor of Arts,
Major Psychology 1959
Wilson Teachers College,Wash.,D.C.1953-1955
Calvin Coolidge High School,Wash.D.C.–Diploma 1953
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
Appointed Director-At-Large, Deschutes Soil and Water Conser-
vation District,July 2002
Since coming to Central Oregon I have served in the following
capacities: member, Board of Directors, Central Oregon Water
Users Assn.;member,Board of Directors,the Oregon Farm Bu-
reau; member, Board of Directors, the Deschutes County Farm
Bureau(President 6 years);member, Upper Deschutes Agricul-
tural Water Quality Management Plan Local Advisory Committee;
member, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council; member, Board
of Directors,Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District and
member, Board of Directors,the Central Oregon Chapter of the
Retired Officers Association(Chapter president 2 years,as well
as President of the Oregon Council of Chapters,TROA,2 years).
feel that my background in government administration,participa-
tion in agricultural and water related organizations and active par-
ticipation as a farmer in Central Oregon uniquely qualify me for
this office.I intend to do my best to advance and protect both this
area's natural resources, as well as the needs and interests of
local agricultural producers.
(Information furnished by Leonard Knott.)
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CITY OF BEND
CITY COUNCILOR CITY COUNCILOR
F
JIM CLINTON „ BILL FR
IEDMAN
NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN
OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION:Cascade Bookkeeping-Owner
Scientist,Owner of Small Business in Bend (Selected one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Oregon”by Or-
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: egon Business Magazine five consecutive years.)
CEO of high-tech company,owner of solar energy testing com- OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:
pany, university researcher,college teacher San Mateo County Transit-Operations Manager
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Dorsey Bus-VP Marketing/Operations
Lakeview High School,BA(Oregon), PhD(UCSD) United Van Lines International-General Manager
United Van Lines-VP Marketing/Human Resources
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
City of Bend Budget Committee, President of the Southwest Louisiana State University-BS
Bend Neighborhood Association University of Missouri-St Louis Masters Degree-Education
JIM CLINTON WILL WORK HARD FOR: Southern Illinois University-MBA
SAFE WELL PLANNED NEIGHBORHOODS PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
As President of Bend's first recognized neighborhood asso- Mayor-City of Bend;City Councilor-City of Bend;Representa-
ciation,Jim thinks problem solving and planning should begin tive-Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation;Execu-
at the neighborhood level,with the City as a partner.Jim will tive Committee-Upper Deschutes Watershed Council;President
champion neighborhoods on the City Council. -Half Moon Bay Fire District;Chair-Richmond Heights Planning
SENSIBLE TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS Commission
Jim Clinton will push for sensible traffic solutions:better streets As your Mayor,I need your vote in November's city council elec-
and intersections, decent sidewalks, bike lanes, safe cross- tion. In the next four years,with your support. I can continue to
walks,and a real transit system-making sure everyone can get accomplish key tasks giving us a safer, more livable,financially
around and our kids can safely get to school. strong city.
OUR NATURAL AND CULTURAL TREASURES 1.Livability.We need to continue to improve our street system to
Jim will work to preserve and improve what makes Bend a keep traffic moving and enhance our city's livability
remarkable place, especially the river corridor, open spaces, *reducing traffic congestion and continuing to improve our
parks, trails, clean air and water,the arts, the vibrant down- streets.
town,and our sense of charity and community. *adding missing sidewalks to improve our children's safety.
ECONOMIC DIVERSITY *enhancing the beauty of our city through carefully planning
Jim supports small and local businesses, and clean, modern the way we grow.
companies that provide good family-wage jobs.Jim will work 2.Sound finances.We need to have a financially strong city liv-
for more college and job-training programs. ing within its budget.
CAREFUL MANAGEMENT OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS *helping create additional family wage jobs.
As a member of the City's Budget Committee,Jim Clinton cares *developing a public/private workforce housing partnership.
about how your tax dollars are spent and will make sure po- *completing a City five-year financial plan.
lice, fire, ambulance, and other City services are there when 3.Safe Community.We must ensure we continue having qualfty
you need them. water and air as well as excellent police, fire, and emergency
JIM CLINTON HAS BEEN INVOLVED: medical services.
President of the Southwest Bend Neighborhood Association, *maintaining our water and air quality.
Police Chief's Citizen Advisory Committee,Commute Options *fixing the Deschutes'low summer flow problems and Mirror
Board of Directors.Bend Parks and Rec River Trail and SDC Pond's silting problem.
Advisory Committees,Save Elk Meadow *continuing outstanding police, fire, and emergency medical
Endorsed by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters services.
www.JIMCLINTON.com I will encourage cooperation between the city and the county,the
school district,the park and recreation district,and other indepen-
dent agencies to help us achieve these goals.I will continue to be
accessible to you by telephone,fax,e-mail or letter.Working to-
gether,we can continue to have a safe,livable and financially
(Information furnished by Jim Clinton.) strong community.
(Information furnished by William M.Friedman.)
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CITY OF BEND
CITY COUNCILOR CITY COUNCILOR
DAVE MALKIN JOHN H.
SCHUBERT
NONPARTISAN
NONPARTISAN
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OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION:
Director,Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District. Trails Specialist,Deschutes National Forest 1989-present
• Bend City Councilor 1999-present
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Bend's Chief of Police for 17 Bend Mayor Pro Tem 2001-present
years, Bend's first Director of Emergency Services(fire and po- Caregiver to parents
lice)for 4 years;Executive Recruiter;Adjunct Faculty,Central Or-
egon Community College and International Association of Chiefs St.Charles Medical Center Commute Options Coordinator 1996-
of Police;Paratrooper,U.S.Army,101 st Airborne Division,includ- 2001
ing service in Germany; Past President, Oregon Association of . Commute Options for Central Oregon,Founding Director 1993-1996
Chiefs of Police. • U.S.Peace Corps Volunteer 1983-85
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:B.A.,Administration of Justice, . Teacher,writer,scientist,carpenter
Golden Gate University;completed coursework toward master's EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
degree in Public Administration,University of Southern California; Middlebury College,VT, B.A. Northern (Environmental) Studies,
graduate, FBI National Academy; Executive Certificate, Oregon 1980,Phi Beta Kappa
Board of Public Safety Standards and Training. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Served as a police . Bend Planning Commissioner
chief and public safety executive for more than 25 years with ex- • Bend School Siting Advisory Committee
• Bend Urban Trails Plan Advisory Committee
perience and training in administration,budgeting,and traffic en- . Deschutes County Bicycle Advisory Committee
gineering;Board Member,State of Oregon Board on Public Safety CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Standards and Training and Governor's Drug and Violent Crime
Policy Board.Established the Bend Traffic Safety Committee and Old Mill District Advisory Committee;Biking for a Better Community&
the first DARE program and Teen Court in Oregon. St.Charles Smart Cycling;Human Dignity Coalition;Friends of Bend;
Central Oregon Environmental Center;Higher Ground Homeowners.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Member of original group that brought Assn.
the Boys and Girls Club to Bend and served as founding Board Do you want to Keep Bend Special?
Member;founding Board Member, Kids'Center of Bend; Board So do 1!
Member,Family Resource Center;founding Board Member,Munch
&Music. That's why I will continue to work hard for:
REPRESENTING THE BEST INTERESTS Safe streets for children,seniors and families no matter what
OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY form of transportation they choose.By balancing appropriate road
construction with safe neighborhood streets,sidewalks,off-street trails,
"Because of my experience and broad-based contacts through- bike lanes and increased public transit,we can provide mobility for all
out the community,I believe I'm in a unique position to help bring and improve our quality of life.
people together to develop a unifying,cohesive vision of our city's Increased community involvement in decision-making to ensure
future.We all need to be looking after the best interests of the we protect our clean air,water,open spaces and quality of life.As
entire community." a city councilor, I initiated a requirement that developers meet with
WORKING TO RETAIN AND ENHANCE neighbors before submitting major development plans to the City. Now,
THE LIVABILITY OF BEND concerns are addressed on a neighborhood level before they become
large controversies.We need more of that kind of citizen input.
"One of the main reasons people live in cities and towns is be- Careful planning to support a strong local economy that benefits
cause they rely on essential city services.The people of Bend all citizens now,and for generations to come.I support long-term
deserve to have safe neighborhoods,good roads,good fire and solutions that promote local businesses.When community-minded
police protection,and the ability to provide for their families" employers pay family wages and benefits,they should be rewarded.
Keep Bend Special!Keep Schubert!
Named 2000 Local Official of the Year by 1000 Friends of
Oregon
Endorsed by Oregon League of Conservation Voters
www.keepschubert.com
(Information furnished by
the Committee To Elect Dave Malkin.) (Information furnished by John H.Schubert.)
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CITY OF BEND
CITY COUNCILOR CITY COUNCILOR
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DEREK K. STEVENS � CHRIS TELFER
NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN
OCCUPATION:Managing Member;Yankee Design&Building LLC. OCCUPATION:
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:24 years in the design&con- CPA and owner of Telfer&Co.,CPA's LLC
struction development industry. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:
18
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate; Rockport High St Years as CPA
Staff Accountant Horsfield,Crawford,Sheeler CPAs
School,Rockport,MA. 2 years full-time instructor of accounting COCC
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:County At Large Rep- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
resentative;Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission BSBA University of Denver
member;City of Bend Historic Code Review Task Force Post graduate University of Oregon
My family and I (like so many others)chose to make Bend our Post graduate Franklin University
home in the latter part of the 1990's.Now,with a son in one neigh- PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
borhood elementary school, a growing business thanks to the Bend Development Board-vice chair
sound economy and strong fiscal policies here in Bend,and an Bend-LaPine School District Budget Committee-chair
every expanding sense of awe with regard to the scenic beauty Bend Chamber of Commerce-Governmental Affairs Council and
that is Central Oregon,it is time for me to step forward and offer to Small Business Council
serve my community by running for city council.
The growth that Bend has experienced has brought with it,issues. City Financial Stability
Our Police are doing an admirable job with what could be consid- This year the city plans spend nearly$i million more than
ered one-half the force needed to protect the present population, income!!Last year,the City budgeted to spend$17 million more
than income.Bend is facing serious financial'pressures where
and daily visitors to Bend.Without a unilaterally agreed upon Trans-
portation plan from the city council,we continue to play catch up, the demand for services has outstripped our city resources for
concerned with the TDM wording rather than making the Traffic two years! ti The city's spending trend must stop before run out
move well,now and for years to come. of money.As a CPA I know how to make the most of a tight bud-
get.I will use my expertise and knowledge to work for stronger
On a minor issue,I would love to see an area in town that those of financial policies.
us who have dogs (close to 50%of us) could access the river Traffic and Street Maintenance
without upsetting those in the city who don't have canine compan-
ions. Our neighborhoods are unsafe for our children.The cut-through
traffic is a result of our current City Council's inaction.I will work to
These are by no means the only issues facing Bend today,nor will
improve our arterials and streets relieve our current traffic
they be the last.But if elected to serve my city,I will do my best to
remedy these,and all the other challenges that face the City Council gridlock.I won't settle for short-term f ix xes but will work for the long-
term solution.
in the years to come.
Thank you for your time,and please remember to vote. Transit System
Providing transportation options to all citizens of Bend is a must
but I will work for a more cost-effective and efficiently managed
transit system that does not rob critical dollars from our street
maintenance funds.
Strong Economy
Jobs ensure we pay for schools and public safety services.We
need to create more living wage jobs while balancing this growth
with protecting our rivers and parks. As a proven leader in the
Bend business community and city government, I will use my
management skills and professionalism to address Bend's chal-
lenges.
Chris Telfer is a leader who knows how to get things done...Chris
Telfer is
...The Right Direction for Bend
(Information fumished by Derek K.Stevens.) (Information furnished by Chris Telfer)
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CITY OF BEND
CITY COUNCILOR
WYVETTA C.
WILSON
NONPARTISAN
OCCUPATION:Retired Community Development/Economic De-
velopment Director 1999 to 2000,Bend City Councilor.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:June 1986 to December 1995
Community Development Mgr.City of Vista,CA.Paid
July 1983 to June 1986,Director/Administrator Community Devel-
opment,Cities of Imperial,Calipatria,Westmorland,CA.Paid
1979 to 1983.Economic and Community Development Director.
City of Brawley,CA.Paid.
1978 to 1979-Director Scioto Co.Program on Aging,Ohio.Paid
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
BBA in Business Administration with emphasis on Government&
Politics.
National University,Vista,CA.1989
AA:Merced College,Merced,CA.1971-1974
Glenwood High School-New Boston,Ohio Graduated in 1947
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
Bend City Council:Elected
Child Abuse Council:Appointed:Ohio and California
Health Systems Agency Governing Body:Appointed:San Diego,
CA.
Board of Directors,Retired Senior Volunteer Program,Appointed:
Ohio
Board of Directors,Senior Citizen Employment Service,Appointed:
Ohio
I am a widow of a career Air Force Sergent married for 40 years,
we raised three children of our own and two granddaughters. I
worked for over 28 years for various cities and counties in man-
agement positions.I am familiar with all aspects of city and county
government.
If elected to the Bend City Council,I promise to listen attentively to
the concerns of the citizens of Bend.I believe in being honest and
responsive and I will serve with integrity and fairness.
As a woman and senior citizen,I feel I can bring the concerns of
women and our seniors to the Council.As a grandmother, I am
deeply interested in the welfare of children.I am concerned about
education,drug abuse,spousal abuse,and health issues.
(Information furnished by Wyvetta C.Wilson.)
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CITY OF REDMOND
MAYOR
ALAN G. UNGER
„l NONPARTISAN
il
rr
OCCUPATION:
Advocate, Redmond Area Community Action Team part of the
Central Oregon Partnership
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:
General Contractor specializing in small Industrial, Commercial
and Residential projects.
Corrections Officer,Multnomah County Sheriffs Department
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Redmond Public Schools;graduated 1968
University of Portland;Bachelors of Science 1973
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission;1992-2000
Central Oregon Commission on Transportation;1996-present
Redmond High school Site Council;1999-present
Redmond City Councilor;2000-2001
Redmond City Mayor;2001-present
I have been involved in City Government,its Issues and People
for ten years.Transportation, Economic Development, Growth,
Budget, Schools and a Quality of Life for all are some of the is-
sues facing Redmond today.
want you to be informed,to know your city and to be informed
about the decisions.We need to work together as a neighbor-
hood,city and a region,to meet the challenges and to keep the
quality of life we all enjoy.
(Information furnished by Alan G.Unger.)
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters' Pamphlet
CITY OF REDMOND
CITY COUNCILOR CITY COUNCILOR
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PAUL C. HATHAWAY GARY LYNCH
NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN
OCCUPATION:Administrative Specialist III OCCUPATION:Manufacturer of Automotive Products
PG&E Gas Transmission-Northwest LYNCH PRO-FORMANCE PRODUCTS
1440 SE Lake Road Professional automotive/industrial cleaners and lubricants.
Redmond,OR 97756 OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Distributor of Automotive Products/Racing Equipment
Office Clerk-Hills Cascade Office Equipment-Kennewick,WA. Professional Race Driver/Nationals Champion
Postal Clerk-Tri_Cities Mail Handling Facility-Pasco,WA EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: High School Graduate/Business Courses
Grade 1-12-Kennewick,WA School District Started first business at age 19
Columbia Basin Jr.College-3/4 year-Pasco,WA Have been dealing with both small and large businesses and all
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: types of people for 34 years.
Park Commission-Kennewick,WA PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
Park Commission-Klamath County Klamath Falls,OR REDAP, Redmond Fire Dept.Nolunteer Fire Inspector, COPRD
Park Commission Redmond,OR board.
Budget Committee-Redmond,OR Redmond City Council,PFP Comm.Budget Comm.
Central Oregon Park&Recreation Board of Directors-Redmond, City Council Rep.to Fair Board.
OR Redmond Executive Association.
City Council-Redmond,OR I became involved with the City of Redmond for the betterment of
BBuRdget Committee-Central Oregon Park&Recreation-Redmond, it's future and it's citizens.I am concerned with growth and how it
is handled.I want to do things right the first time at todays dollars.
I want to be sure things are cost effective for the tax paying citi-
zens of Redmond.Things have to make sense to me.I am very
concerned with what is best for every taxpayer,notjust a few people
or groups.We all pay our share.
Redmond has an unlimited future.
Location(Hub City)
Weather
Airport
Industrial Area
Last but not least,we have our new Fairgrounds,we have it all,
right here in Redmond.
Help me do the job-USING COMMON SENSE,AT THE LOW-
EST EXPENSE.
It's not who's right-It's what's right!
Thank You Very Much
Gary Lynch
(Information furnished by Paul C.Hathaway.) (Information furnished by Gary Lynch.)
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Official Deschutes County 2002 General Election Voters'Pamphlet
CITY OF REDMOND
CITY COUNCILOR
JAY PATRICK
NONPARTISAN
OCCUPATION: Network Specialist for 5091 school district.Have
held position for 4 years in the technology dept.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Worked for a local tire sales
company for 16 1/2 years.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:Went through Redmond school
systems grades 1-12, then completed a associates degree at
COCC.After leaving the tire company went back to persue a com-
puter science degree.Have an MCP Certification
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Have been on
Redmond City Council for the last 4 years serving on several com-
mittees including being COIC board member.
(Information furnished by Jay Patrick.)
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VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To be eligible to vote in the November 5th, 2002 General Election, a completed voter registra-
tion card must be postmarked by October 15, 2002.
TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN OREGON,YOU MUST BE:
1. A resident of Oregon.
2. A United States citizen.
3. At least 18 years old by election day.
YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION IF:
1. Your residence or mailing address changes.
2. Your name changes.
3. You wish to change your party affiliation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have moved or your name has changed and you have not yet
updated your registration, you are still eligible to vote. Contact the Deschutes County Clerk's
office, 388-6546 for further information.
MADE MISTAKE ON BALLOT OR NEED A NEW BALLOT
If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a mistake in marking your ballot, you
may obtain a replacement ballot by contacting the Deschutes County Clerk's office at 388-
6546.
VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES
If you need assistance in voting, please contact the Deschutes County Clerk's office at 388-
6546.
REMINDER: YOUR BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED IF YOUR ENVELOPE IS NOT
SIGNED!
DESCHUTES COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS
Election results are available after 8:00 PM on November 5th from the County Clerk's office or
on the internet at (http://www.deschutes.org). The results will be updated throughout the
night.
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VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
At the General Election of 2002 the voters of your County will cast their votes on the ballot illustrated below.
1. TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN THE OVAL(4m)COMPLETELY WITH A PENCIL.
2. TO WRITE-IN A NAME—BLACKEN THE OVAL (4W)TO THE LEFT OF THE DOTTED
LINE AND WRITE-IN THE NAME ON THE DOTTED LINE.
EXAMPLE
PRESIDENT(VOTE FOR ONE)
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O JOHN ALLEN DOE
�THOMAS JEFFERSON
O J.Q.PUBLIC
3. DO NOT CROSS OUT— IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND, CONTACT THE COUNTY
CLERK'S OFFICE FOR A REPLACEMENT BALLOT.
4. REMEMBER TO VOTE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BALLOT
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NOVEMBER 5, 2002 OFFICIAL BALLOT
DROP SITE LOCATIONS
BEND
Deschutes County Clerk's Office, 1340 NW Wall St Bend:
Available 7 days a week. Election Day,November 5th open until 8:00 p.m. (Privacy Booths
Provided)
Drive-by Drop Site: 1340 NW Wall St Bend:
Friday, Nov. 1st, 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov.4th, 7:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 7:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Deschutes County Road Dept.,61150 SE 27th St.,Bend:
Available 7 days a week. Election Day,Nov. 5h until 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Center, 63085 N. Hwy 97 Bend: (Privacy Booths Provided)
Friday, Nov. 1st, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Monday,Nov. 4th, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Tuesday,Nov.5th,8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
LA PINE
La Pine Drive-By Drop Site,La Pine Public Library,(Parking Area)
16425 First St., La Pine:(corner of 1"St& Huntington Road)
Friday, Nov. 1st, 8:00,a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Monday,Nov.4th,8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Tuesday,Nov. 5 1h 8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
REDMOND
Drive-By Drop Site,Redmond Public Library(Parking Area), 827 SW Deschutes:
Friday, Nov. 1st, 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 4th, 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 8:00 a.m.—8:60 p.m.
Redmond City Hall,716 SW Evergreen Ave Redmond:
Oct. 21st through Nov.4'h, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. (Usual Business Hours & Days)
Tuesday,Nov. 5th, 8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
SISTERS
Sisters City Hall, 150 N. Fir St., Sisters:
Oct. 21st through Nov. 4'h, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Usual Business Hours & Days)
Tuesday,Nov. 5th, 8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
SUNRIVER
Sunriver Area Public Library(Sunriver Business Park) 56855 Venture Ln (Privacy
Booths Provided)
Friday, Nov. 1st, 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Monday,Nov.4th, 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Tuesday,Nov. 5th, 8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
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