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2004-02-03 - Voters Pamphlet - State I v t er O F' mphlet 1859 N ;D Ts Fk S f T � � r Oregon Vote-by-Mail Special Election February 3, 2004 Bill Bradbury Oregon Secretary of State This Voters' Pamphlet is provided for assistance in casting your vote-by-mail ballot. F BILL BRADBURY STATE OF OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE SECRETARY OF STATE PADDY J.McGUIRE '2 136 STATE CAPITOL DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE SALEM,OREGON 97310-0722 (503)986-1523 Dear Oregonian, You may notice some changes in the Voters' Pamphlet. These changes reduce the amount of blank space, allowing us to use less paper and save money on printing and production.All of the information that you need to use your Voters' Pamphlet and to cast an informed vote is still included; it is just in a different format. In commemoration of the bicentennial anniversary of the Corps of Discovery, the 2004 Voters' Pamphlets feature pictures, maps and documents relating to that historic expedition. Dispatched in 1804 by President Thomas Jefferson, U.S.Army Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an expedition from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, over the Rockies and down the Columbia River to Fort Clatsop, near Astoria. There the Corps spent the winter of 1805-06 before making the return voyage. Their expedition brought new knowledge of geography, plant and animal life, and connected the Oregon territory to the rest of the nation.The success of the Corps was made possible by the assistance they received along the route from the many Indian Tribes they encountered. On the cover is a photo of a sculpture of Lewis, Clark and their guide Sacagawea that graces the front steps of the State Capitol, a reminder of their spirit of courage and cooperation. "Everyone must act according to the dictates of his own reason,"said Thomas Jefferson, and it is on this principle that each person casts a vote. Your vote is your voice in the democratic process, and it demonstrates your own judgment and reason. Thank you for taking the time to make your voice count. If you are registering to vote for the first time or re-registering, please use the new voter registration card, available online at www.OregonVotes.org, or request a registration card by mailing in the form on page 3 of this pamphlet. For those of you who are already registered to vote, please mail your ballot so it is received by February 3, or drop it off at one of your county drop sites. Remember, the decisions you make with your ballot will affect all of our lives and the future of our state. Best wishes, Bill Bradbury Oregon Secretary of State On the cover. When the current Oregon State Capitol was built in 1938, it was deemed fitting that two separate trails vital to the opening of the Oregon Territory be made monumental.A stele of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, led by Sacagawea, flanks the east side of the Capitol steps (the pioneers of the Oregon Trail mark the west). The Leo Friedlander sculpture is carved from white Danby, Vermont marble. Photo courtesy of Oregon State Archives, Oregon Board of Control records,photo#OBC0007 General Information. 13 Voters' Pamphlet Important! Your official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet If your ballot is lost,destroyed,damaged or you make a mistake provides you with information about Measure 30,a statewide in marking your ballot,you may call your county elections office measure referred to voters by referendum petition.Additionally, and request a replacement ballot.One will be mailed to you as you can find information about vote-by-mail and voter registra- long as you request it by January 29.After that,you may pick it tion,as well as contact information for county elections officials up at the elections office. If you have already mailed your original across the state. ballot before you realize you made a mistake,you have cast your In this voters'pamphlet you will find the ballot title,estimate of vote and will not be eligible for a replacement ballot. financial impact,the complete text of the measure,an impartial Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections office statement explaining the measure and any arguments filed by by election day,Tuesday, February 3,2004. proponents and opponents of the measure. postmarks do not count! The estimate of financial impact is prepared by a committee of County elections offices are open on election day from state officials,including the Secretary of State,the State 7 a.m.to 8 p.m. Treasurer,the Director of the Department of Administrative Services and the Director of the Department of Revenue. The committee estimates only the direct impact on state and local governments. Voter Registration The explanatory statement is written by a committee of five Registration qualifications members,including two proponents of the measure,two You may register to vote for the February 3,2004,Special opponents of the measure and a fifth member appointed by the Election if: first four committee members,or,if they fail to agree on a fifth 4 You are a citizen of the United States of America member, appointed by the Secretary of State. - You will be at least 18 years old by February 3,2004 and Citizens or organizations may file arguments in favor of,or 4 You are a resident of Oregon. in opposition to,measures by purchasing space for$500 or by How to register to vote submitting a petition signed by 1,000 voters.Arguments in favor To register to vote in the February 3, 2004,election,your of a measure appear first,followed by arguments in opposition to completed voter registration card must be either: the measure,and are printed in the order in which they are filed -3o Postmarked by January 13, 2004, with the Secretary of State's Office. -Jo Delivered to a county elections office by January 13,2004 or 4 Delivered to any voter registration agency(e.g., DMV)by Measure arguments are printed as submitted by the author. January 13,2004. The state does not correct punctuation,grammar,syntax errors or inaccurate information.The only changes made Updating your name,mailing address or political party are attempts to correct spelling errors if the word as If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your name, originally submitted is not in the dictionary. mailing address or party affiliation has changed since you last completed a voter registration card,complete a new voter The Voters'Pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of registration card and mail it to your county elections office. State since 1903,when Oregon became one of the first states to provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. Updating your residence address One copy of the Voters'Pamphlet is mailed to every household If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon but your in the state.Additional copies are available at the State Capitol, residence address has changed since you last completed a voter local post offices,courthouses and all county elections offices. registration card,complete a new voter registration card and mail it to your county elections office. WebSlte If you notify your county elections office of your change of residence address after January 13,2004,you must request that Most of the information contained in this Voters'Pamphlet is also a ballot be mailed to you or go to your county elections office to available in the Online Voters'Guide on the World Wide Web at get your ballot. www.sos.state.or.us/elections/feb032004/feb032004.htm Obtaining a voter registration card Voter registration cards can be obtained from the Secretary of State's Office, any county elections office,many state agencies, most banks and post offices,and are also in some telephone books. It is also available on the Secretary of State's web page at www.sos.state.or.us/elections/votreg/vreg.htm .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................:....................... Request for Voter Registration Card Please Print full name address city state zip code telephone number of forms requested mail this form to Office of the Secretary of State Elections Division 141 State Capitol Salem OR 97310-0722 Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet General Information continued-+ 41 Measure 30 Proposed by referendum petition to be voted on at the Special Election, February 3,2004. Baiiot Tine Text of Measure Relating to taxation;creating new provisions:amending ORS 294.381, 311.392,311.505, 311.676,311.681,311.780, 314,732, 316.695, 317.090,317.267, 317.286 and 316.031 - - and section 3,chapter 385, Oregon Laws 1995;appropriating ENAOTS { 1frQtAj7+lY PERi3QNAL-lNGOME TAX money;prescribing an effective date; and providing for rev- SURCHAROC-;11NCREASES,,,OHAW!Et CORPORATO, enue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority. OTHER TAXE ';,'AVW8 lotcloild"iU64'rom. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: RESULT OF'"YEW,VOTE:Ifes"40te enacts temporary " CIGARETTE TAXES persons income tax surcharge,'ieaseo, orporate Minimum Tax mattes othet oWporiatoJ r rfttb�pt Giowa##ti7t>E; SECTION 1. Section 3,chapter 385,Oregon Laws 1995,as lnereases,.Ctiajtges;aYOids S(78CltlC fwd�st . amended by section 1, chapter 589,Oregon Laws 1997, RESULT OF"NO"VOTE:"No"vote retalrts existing personal section 10,chapter 1077,Oregon Laws 1999, and section 1, income,corporate and other tax laws;tuggers$544.6 million in chapter 982, Oregon Laws 2001, is amended to read: bU ' t D*PO*'hwaftWAK, 1lor ±i r Sec. 3.(1) Notwithstanding ORS 323.030(2) and in addition SUMMIARY:"Enr,'OtS personal•Inc6me tax sflkCi7 a=ifar 2K3fki . „ to and riot in lieu of any other tax, every distributor, as defined in 2uU4( 2{f05 depoini g on fSM00W General PU60 encc8j�g ORS 323.015,shall pay a tax upon distributions of cigarettes at balance),.Surchwge is percentage-of Oregon income tax owed,; the rate of five mills for the distribution of each cigarette in this surcharge tats profjresses from one to nine,percent,depending state occurring prior to January 1, [2004]2006. On taxpayer's federal adjusted gross i 10orrie;no surcharge if, (2)Any cigarette with respect to which a tax has once been that incorrts a9 bek 1tt,0ofl.In $lt rp Cgfe#lilinJmurrk' imposed under ORS 323.005 to 323.482 and this section 11 Tax to$2511 or,rf10r@,up to'cap. g CQrppr {ci`strrltgrtl shall not be subject upon a subsequent distribution to the taxes lnCPms"exclusien temporarily rNiuce,S,d rate dlvkNend mposed by ORS 323.005 to 323.482 and this section. income deduction Oak'&edits.A tr(cts"TIN/medical,expunss deduction based on ags;trtCome:,;R8Ok1CSS discount for full,:;, (3) The moneys received under this section shall be paid over eliminates tflsct5un€for tw641,tlyds,pmpertjl: x payment by and credited to the General Fund and shall be used exclusively November f5. Extende 1.0 dent per pack cigarette tax through to fund medical assistance under the Oregon Health Plan[as 2005.Avoids$544,8 million in budget cuts;to education health- described under ORS 414.0191. care,senior setvlces;public aatety.Other provisions; ES�tlu 7E.ONr#�fN11 ► 4M PA�h;;Pa%ageofttiSmeasure POLICY increases statarevenues and avoids scheduled ante anti local SECTION 2. (1)The intent of the Legislative Assembly in spending Cuts of$ 44 tr►41 olt In ttie budget I'm 20013-2005.;, enacting a temporary graduated income tax assessment It also preventosrt acicfitignal:prpjected state"budget shortfall!--Df and the other new provisions and amendments to statutes $25131'militOtt, in sections 3 to 43a of this 2003 Act is to create a temporary The asknaat� df sure,f 8°he ws ; source of revenues to maintain the levels of service that Oregonians expect in the areas of elementary and SttltB pevatrtie;, on, ft-20C17. secondary school public education,senior services and Personal income talc`-' j;59t 8.rmratlion $2f)5:5 million Public safety. Corporate income tax " ' _ - $146.2 iitillion $10�.5,rnillion (2)The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the Gigmrette#ltut(extends-1f1 oertt• revenues raised under the new provisions and amendments Laic through 2( l5} trillion $9.7"million to statutes in sections 3 to 43a of this 2003 Act to be used: Property tax(fiecourit $43.0 million $ 0 Locof t�evenup (a) For kindergarten through grade 12 public education Cigarette 00f 411,401000 are needed to avoid teacher layoffs,to maintain an adequate Pr a tax dltsitlnt $ q $9t l million of school days in the school year and to maintain or reduce class size. Approxlrnatety 68 ,Ott lictrt of the revertuss raised are 1wptuary and million are permanentF (b) For senior services and health care are needed to con- tinue to provide prescription drug benefits on which elderly `However;Sf>6tt>)q# ectah4' t�iiCpfxlithS extt#t,"',jr261 million of persons with fixed Incomes rely,to continue Oregon Project the ternary personal ivtcortte tax revenues will rtol be collected. : Independence and to maintain urgent mental health care 'jl state illia f_6JCSai f¢; d tly the DAuM. and Oregon Health Plan funding. dE 1OfL(< (c) For public safety are needed to maintain existing Education - $298,9 mlNlori public safety programs. Kindergarten—12th Grade $284:5 million Nigher Education $ 14:3 million (3)The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the fairest way to distribute the financial responsibility for these Healthcare and Human Services $187.6 million services is to apply the financial responsibility to as broad a Children, Families,Seniors and base of Oregonians as possible and that the new provisions Disabled Citizens $187.6 million and amendments to statutes in sections 3 to 43a of this Public Safety Services $58.1 million 2003 Act accomplish this objective. Prisons Parole $24.7 million INCOME TAXES Courts $23.7 million (Temporary Graduated Income Tax Assessment) Juvenile Corrections/State Police $ 9.7 million Total of scheduled state and SECTION 3. Sections 4 and 5 of this 2003 Act are added to and made a part of ORS chapter 316. local spending cuts $544.6 million Total stetendlitureg of S2245,8Q;are lr®iquired to SECTION 4. (1)For tax years beginning on or after lm&tnenf ft measure N January 1, 2003,and before January 1, 2005, each person Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued-+ Measure 30 15 subject to tax under this chapter shall compute and pay an biennium beginning July 1,2003. assessment.The assessment shall be a percentage of the (2)For tax years beginning on or after January 1,2005, tax liability of the taxpayer and shall be added to the tax and before January 1,2006,each person subject to tax otherwise imposed under this chapter for the tax year.The under this chapter shall compute and pay an assessment. rate of the assessment is as follows: The assessment shall be a percentage of the tax liability of (a)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer the taxpayer,and shall be added to the tax otherwise for the tax year is less than$10,000,an assessment may not imposed under this chapter for the tax year.The rate of the be imposed. assessment is as follows: (b)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (a)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$10,000 or more,but less than$20,000, for the tax year is less than$10,000,an assessment may not the assessment shall equal 1 percent of the tax liability be imposed. of the taxpayer. (b)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (c)If the federal adjusted gross Income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$10,000 or more,but less than$20,000, for the tax year is$20,000 or more,but less than$25,000, the assessment shall equal 1 percent of the tax liability the assessment shall equal 2 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. of the taxpayer. (c)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (d)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$20,000 or more, but less than$25,000, for the tax year is$25,000 or more,but less than$30,000, the assessment shall equal 2 percent of the tax liability the assessment shall equal 3 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. of the taxpayer. (d)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (e)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$25,000 or more,but less than$30,000, for the tax year is$30,000 or more,but less than$35,000, the assessment shall equal 3 percent of the tax liability the assessment shall equal 4 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. of the taxpayer. (e)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (f)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$30,000 or more,but less than$35,000, for the tax year is$35,000 or more,but less than$50,000, the assessment shall equal 4 percent of the tax liability the assessment shall equal 5 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. of the taxpayer. (f)If the federal adjusted gross Income of the taxpayer (g)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$35,000 or more, but less than$50,000, for the tax year is$50,000 or more,but less than$70,000, the assessment shall equal 5 percent of the tax liability the assessment shall equal 6 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. of the taxpayer. (g)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (h)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$50,000 or more,but less than$70,000, for the tax year is$70,000 or more,but less than$90,000, the assessment shall equal 6 percent of the tax liability the assessment shall equal 7 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. of the taxpayer. (h)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (i)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$70,000 or more,but less than$90,000, for the tax year is$90,000 or more,but less than$120,000, the assessment shall equal 7 percent of the tax liability the assessment shall equal 8 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. of the taxpayer. (i)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (j)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the tax year is$90,000 or more,but less than$120,000, for the tax year is$120,000 or more,the assessment shall the assessment shall equal 8 percent of the tax liability equal 9 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. of the taxpayer. (2)The assessment is in addition to and not in lieu of any (j)If the federal adjusted gross income of the taxpayer other tax. For all purposes of administration,collection and for the tax year is$120,000 or more,the assessment shall enforcement,the assessment imposed under this section equal 9 percent of the tax liability of the taxpayer. shall be considered a tax imposed on income. (3)The assessment is in addition to and not in lieu of any (3)For purposes of subsection(1)of this section: other tax.For all purposes of administration,collection and (a)The amounts of the federal adjusted gross income enforcement,the assessment imposed under this section brackets are doubled for a taxpayer who files a joint return, shall be considered a tax imposed on income. a return as a head of household or a return as a surviving (4) For purposes of subsection(2)of this section: spouse. (a)The amounts of the federal adjusted gross income (b)The tax liability of the taxpayer is the tax computed for brackets are doubled for a taxpayer who files a joint return, the tax year under this chapter before application of this a return as a head of household or a return as a surviving section less credits allowed for purposes of this chapter spouse. except that no reduction is made for the credit allowed under ORS 315.262. (b)The tax liability of the taxpayer is the tax computed for the tax year under this chapter before application of this SECTION 5.(1)This section applies only if the projected section less credits allowed for purposes of this chapter ending fund balance for the General Fund for the biennium except that no reduction is made for the credit allowed beginning July 1,2003,as estimated by the Office of under ORS 315.262. Economic Analysis of the Oregon Department of (Medical Expense Deductions) Administrative Services in the December 2004 quarterly economic and revenue forecast,is less than four percent of SECTION 6.ORS 316.695, as amended by section 1, the total amount of General Fund appropriations for the chapter 8,Oregon Laws 2002(third special session),is amended Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet J Statewide Measures continued 4 6 1 Measure 30 to read: months on account of a change in his or her annual accounting 316.695.(1) In addition to the modifications to federal taxable period; income contained in this chapter,there shall be added to or (iv)An estate or trust; subtracted from federal taxable income: (v)A common trust fund;or (a)If,in computing federal income tax for a taxable year,the (vi)A partnership. taxpayer deducted itemized deductions,as defined in section 63(d)of the Internal Revenue Code,the taxpayer shall add the (d) For the purposes of paragraph(c)(A)of this subsection, amount of itemized deductions deducted (the itemized deduc- the taxpayer's itemized deductions are the sum of: tions less an amount, if any,by which the itemized deductions are reduced under section 68 of the Internal Revenue Code). (A)The taxpayer's itemized deductions as defined in section 63(d)of the Internal Revenue Code(reduced, if applicable,as (b) If,in computing federal income tax for a taxable year,the described under section 68 of the Internal Revenue Code) minus taxpayer deducted the standard deduction,as defined in section the deduction for Oregon income tax(reduced,if applicable,by 63(c)of the Internal Revenue Code,the taxpayer shall add the the proportion that the reduction in federal itemized deductions amount of the standard deduction deducted. resulting from section 68 of the Internal Revenue Code bears to (c)(A) From federal taxable income there shall be subtracted the amount of federal itemized deductions as defined for the larger of(i)the taxpayer's itemized deductions or(ii)a purposes of section 68 of the Internal Revenue Code);and standard deduction. Except as provided in subsection(8)of this (B)(i)The amount that may be taken into account under sec- section,for purposes of this subparagraph, "standard deduction" tion 213(a)of the Internal Revenue Code, not to exceed seven means the sum of the basic standard deduction and the and one-half percent of the federal adjusted gross income of the additional standard deduction. taxpayer,if the taxpayer has attained the following age before (B)For purposes of subparagraph(A)of this paragraph,the the close of the taxable year,or, in the case of a joint return,if basic standard deduction is: either taxpayer has attained the following age before the close of the taxable year: (i) $3,260, in the case of joint return filers or a surviving [(i)For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 199 1, spouse; and before January 1, 1993, a taxpayer must attain 58 years of (ii) $1,640,in the case of an individual who is not a married age before the close of the taxable year.] individual and is not a surviving spouse; [(ii)For taxable years beginning on or after January 1,.1993, (iii)$1,640,in the case of a married individual who files a and before January 1, 1995, a taxpayer must attain 59 years of separate return;or age before the close of the taxable year.] (iv)$2,640,in the case of a head of household. [(iii)For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995, (C)(i)For purposes of subparagraph (A)of this paragraph for and before January 1, 1997; a taxpayer must attain 60 years of tax years beginning on or after January 1,2003,the Department age before the close of the taxable year.] of Revenue shall annually recompute the basic standard deduc- [(iv)For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1997, tion for each category of return filer listed under subparagraph and before January 1, 1999, a taxpayer must attain 61 years of (B) of this paragraph.The basic standard deduction shall be age before the close of the taxable year.] computed by dividing the average U.S. City Average Consumer Price Index for the second quarter of the current calendar year [(v)](1)For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, by the average U.S.City Average Consumer Price Index for the 1999,and before January 1,2003,a taxpayer must attain 62 second quarter of 2002,then multiplying that quotient by the years of age before the close of the taxable year. amount listed under subparagraph(B)of this paragraph for each (II)For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, category of return filer. 2003,and before January 1,2004,a taxpayer must attain 63 (ii) If any change in the maximum household income deter- years of age before the close of the taxable year. mined under this subparagraph is not a multiple of$5,the (III)For taxable years beginning on or alter January 1, increase shall be rounded to the next lower multiple of$5. 2004,and before January 1,2005,a taxpayer must attain 64 (iii)As used in this subparagraph,"U.S.City Average years of age before the close of the taxable year. Consumer Price Index"means the U.S. City Average Consumer (IV)For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, Price Index for All Urban Consumers(All Items)as published by 2005,a taxpayer must attain 65 years of age before the close the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of of the taxable year. Labor. (11)Notwithstanding the amount calculated under (D) For purposes of subparagraph(A)of this paragraph,the sub-subparagraph(1)of this subparagraph,the maximum additional standard deduction is the sum of each additional amount allowed for an itemized deduction under this amount to which the taxpayer is entitled under subsection(7)of subparagraph may not exceed the amount calculated under this section. sub-subparagraph(i)of this subparagraph reduced by: (E)As used in subparagraph (B)of this paragraph, "surviving (1)60 percent,if the federal adjusted gross income of the spouse"and"head of household"have the meaning given those taxpayer for the tax year is$15,000 or more and less than terms in section 2 of the Internal Revenue Code. $30,000. (F)In the case of the following, the standard deduction (II)80 percent,if the federal adjusted gross income of the referred to in subparagraph (A)of this paragraph shall be zero: taxpayer for the tax year is$30,000 or more and less than (i)A husband or wife filing a separate return where the other $40,000. spouse has claimed itemized deductions under subparagraph(A) (III)90 percent,if the federal adjusted gross income of the of this paragraph; taxpayer for the tax year is$40,000 or more and less than (ii)A nonresident alien individual; $50,000. (iii)An individual making a return for a period of less than 12 (111)Notwithstanding the amount calculated under sub-subparagraph(i)of this subparagraph,If the federal Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet(Statewide Measures continued-+ Measure 30 17 adjusted gross income of the taxpayer Is$50,000 or by rule. more for the tax year,an itemized deduction may not be claimed under this subparagraph. (5)Subsections(3)(b)and (4)(b)of this section shall not apply to married individuals living apart as defined in section 7703(b)of (iv)For purposes of sub=subparagraphs(ii)and(iii)of this the Internal Revenue Code. subparagraph,the amounts of the federal adjusted gross (6)(a) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1981, income brackets are doubled for a taxpayer who files a joint and prior to January 1,1983,income or loss taken into account return,a return as a head of household or a return as a in determining federal taxable income by a shareholder of an surviving spouse. S corporation pursuant to sections 1373 to 1375 of the Internal (2)(a)There shall be subtracted from federal taxable income Revenue Code shall be adjusted for purposes of determining any portion of the distribution of a pension,profit-sharing,stock Oregon taxable income,to the extent that as income or loss of bonus or other retirement plan,representing that portion of the S corporation,they were required to be adjusted under the contributions which were taxed by the State of Oregon but not provisions of ORS chapter 317. taxed by the federal government under laws in effect for tax (b) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1983,items years beginning prior to January 1, 1969, or for any subsequent year in which the amount that was contributed to the plan under of income,loss or deduction taken into account in determining the Internal Revenue Code was greater than the amount allowed federal taxable income by a shareholder of S corporation under this chapter. pursuant to sections 1366 to 1368 of the Internal Revenue Code shall be adjusted for purposes of determining Oregon taxable (b) Interest or other earnings on any excess contributions of a income,to the extent that as items of income,loss or deduction pension, profit-sharing,stock bonus or other retirement plan not of the shareholder the items are required to be adjusted under permitted to be deducted under paragraph(a)of this subsection the provisions of this chapter. shall not be added to federal taxable income in the year earned (c)The tax years referred to in paragraphs(a) and(b)of this by the plan and shall not be subtracted from federal taxable subsection are those of the S corporation. income in the year received by the taxpayer. (3)(a)Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (d)As used in paragraph(a)of this subsection,an S corpora- and subsection (4)of this section,there shall be added to federal tion refers to an electing small business corporation. taxable income the amount of any federal income taxes in (7)(a)The taxpayer shall be entitled to an additional amount, excess of$5,500,accrued by the taxpayer during the taxable as referred to in subsection(1)(c)(A) and(D) of this section,of year as described in ORS 316.685, less the amount of any $1,000: refund of federal taxes previously accrued for which a tax benefit was received. (A) For himself or herself if he or she has attained age 65 before the close of his or her taxable year;and (b)In the case of a husband and wife filing separate tax (g) For the spouse of the taxpayer if the spouse has attained returns,the amount added shall be in the amount of any federal age ) before the close of the taxable year and an additional income taxes r excess of previously less the amount of any exemption is allowable to the taxpayer for such spouse for fed- refund of federal taxes previously accrued for which a tax benefit eral income tax purposes under section 151(b)of the Internal was received. Revenue Code. (c)(A) For a calendar year beginning on or after January 1, t, as entitled to an additional amount,2008,the Department of Revenue shall make a cost-of-living (b)The taxpayer shall be e referred to in subsection(1)emit) and(D)of this section, n adjustment to the federal income tax threshold amount described in paragraphs(a)and(b)of this subsection. $1,000: of (B)The cost-of-living adjustment for a calendar year is the (A) For himself or herself if he or she is blind at the close of percentage by which the monthly averaged U.S.City Average the taxable year;and Consumer Price Index for the 12 consecutive months ending (B) For the spouse of the taxpayer if the spouse is blind as of August 31 of the prior calendar year exceeds the monthly aver- the close of the taxable year and an additional exemption is aged index for the period beginning September 1,2005, and allowable to the taxpayer for such spouse for federal income tax ending August 31,2006, purposes under section 151(b)of the Internal Revenue Code. (C)As used in this paragraph,"U.S.City Average Consumer For purposes of this subparagraph,if the spouse dies during the Price Index"means the U.S.City Average Consumer Price Index taxable year,the determination of whether such spouse is blind for All Urban Consumers(All Items)as published by the Bureau shall be made immediately prior to death. of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. (c) In the case of an individual who is not married and is not a (D)If any adjustment determined under subparagraph (B)of surviving spouse,paragraphs(a)and(b)of this subsection shall this paragraph is not a multiple of$50,the adjustment shall be be applied by substituting"$1,200"for"$1,000." rounded to the next lower multiple of$50. (d) For purposes of this subsection,an individual is blind only (E)The adjustment shall apply to all tax years beginning in the if his or her central visual acuity does not exceed 20/200 in the calendar year for which the adjustment is made. better eye with correcting lenses,or if his or her visual acuity is greater than 20/200 but is accompanied by a limitation in the (4)(a) In addition to the adjustments required by ORS 316.130, fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field a full-year nonresident individual shall add to taxable income a subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees. proportion of any accrued federal income taxes as computed under ORS 316.685 in excess of$5,500 in the proportion (8) In the case of an individual with respect to whom a deduc- provided in ORS 316.117. tion under section 151 of the Internal Revenue Code is allowable for federal income tax purposes to another taxpayer for a taxable (b)In the case of a husband and wife filing separate tax year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual's returns,the amount added under this subsection shall be com- taxable year begins,the basic standard deduction (referred to in puted in a manner consistent with the computation of the amount subsection(1)(c)(B)of this section)applicable to such individual to be added in the case of a husband and wife filing separate for such individual's taxable year shall equal the lesser of: returns under subsection(3)of this section.The method of (a)The amount allowed to the individual under section computation shall be determined by the Department of Revenue 63(c)(5)of the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet(Statewide Measures continued 4 8 1 Measure 30 purposes for the tax year for which the deduction is being separate from the passenger compartment. claimed;or (2)For Oregon tax purposes,the adjusted basis of a vehi- (b)The amount determined under subsection(1)(c)(B)of this cle subject to this section shall equal the federal adjusted 'section. basis of the vehicle. SECTION 7.The amendments to ORS 316.695 by section 6 (3)This section does not apply to a vehicle that is used " of this 2003 Act apply to tax years beginning on or after predominantly: January 1,2003. (a)In the business of farming,as defined in ORS 316.045; NOTE:Sections 8 through 12 were deleted by amendment. (b)For the purpose of transporting employees or Subsequent sections were not renumbered. customers of a business that is engaged in the timber or (Deduction and Depreciation of Certain Vehicles) wood-products industry or cargo or equipment related to SECTION 13.Section 14 of this 2003 Act is added to and the timber or wood-products industry;or made a part of ORS chapter 316. (c)For the purpose of transporting employees or cus- SECTION 14.(1)There shall be added to the federal tax- tomers of a construction business or cargo or equipment able income of a taxpayer a positive amount that equals the used in construction.For purposes of this paragraph,a entire amount the taxpayer took as an expense deduction construction business does not include real estate sales under section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code or as a operations. depreciation deduction under section 168 of the Internal SECTION 18.ORS 318.031 is amended to read: Revenue Code for a four-wheeled vehicle manufactured pri- marily 318.031. It being the intention of the Legislative Assembly that for use on public streets,roads and highways if the vehicle: this chapter and the Corporation Excise Tax Law of 1929 shall be administered as uniformly as possible(allowance being made (a)Is rated between 6,001 and 14,000 pounds gross vehi for the difference in imposition of the taxes and the operative cle weight; date of this chapter),ORS 305.140 and 305.150,ORS chapter (b)Is designed to seat nine or fewer individuals;and 314 and the following sections are incorporated into and made a part of this chapter:OAS 315.104, 315.134, 315.156,315.204, (c)Is not equipped with an open cargo area with an inte- 315.208,315.213,315.234,315.254,315.304, 315.504, 315.511 rior length of 72 inches or more or does not have a covered and 315.604(all only to the extent applicable for a corporation) box with an interior length of 72 inches or more that is and ORS 28513.773,315.507,317.010,317.013,317.018 to separate from the passenger compartment. 317.022,317.030,317.035,317.038,317.080,317.124 to (2)For Oregon tax purposes,the adjusted basis of a vehi- 317.131,317.152 to 317.154,317.259 to 317.303,317.310 to cle subject to this section shall equal the federal adjusted 317.386,317.476 to 317.485,317.488,317.510 to 317.635 and basis of the vehicle. 317.705 to 317.725 and section 17 of this 2003 Act. (3)This section does not apply to a vehicle that is used SECTION 19.Section 17 of this 2003 Act and the amend- ments to ORS 318.031 by section 18 of this 2003 Act apply predominantly: to property placed in service in tax years beginning on or (a)In the business of farming,as defined in ORS 316.045; after January 1,2003. (b)For the purpose of transporting employees or (Extraterritorial Income Exclusion) customers of a business that is engaged in the timber or SECTION 20.ORS 317.286 is amended to read: wood-products industry or cargo or equipment related to the timber or wood-products industry; or 317.286. (1)To derive Oregon taxable income,federal taxable income shall be modified to the extent-necessary to not (c)For the purpose of transporting employees or cus- recognize for Oregon tax purposes any transaction between the tomers of a construction business or cargo or equipment taxpayer and a related foreign sales corporation.The taxpayer used in construction.For purposes of this paragraph,a shall be considered to have entered directly into any transactions construction business does not include real estate sales with third parties that are treated for federal income tax purposes operations. as having been entered into by a related foreign sales corpora- SECTION 15.Section 14 of this 2003 Act applies to tion.To satisfy the requirements of this section: property placed in service in tax years beginning on or after (a) No deduction shall be allowed to a taxpayer for any pay- January 1,2003. ment to a related foreign sales corporation;[and) SECTION 16.Section 17 of this 2003 Act is added to and (b) No income or expense that would be attributed to a tax- made a part of ORS chapter 317. payer but for the provisions of sections 921 to 927 of the SECTION 17.(1)There shall be added to the federal tax- Internal Revenue Code shall be treated as attributable to a able income of a taxpayer a positive amount that equals the related foreign sales corporation;and entire amount the taxpayer took as an expense deduction (c)No extraterritorial income exclusion related to a under section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code or as a foreign sales corporation under section 114 of the Internal depreciation deduction under section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code shall be allowed to a taxpayer. Revenue Code for a four-wheeled vehicle manufactured primarily for use on public streets,roads and highways if (2)As used in this section,"foreign sales corporation"means a the vehicle: foreign sales corporation as defined in section 922 of the Internal (a)Is rated between 6,001 and 14,000 pounds gross vehi- Revenue Code,as amended and in effect on the day prior to the repeal of section 922 of the Internal Revenue Code by cle weight; section 2 of the FSC Repeal and Extraterritorial Income (b)Is designed to seat nine or fewer individuals;and Exclusion Act of 2000(P.L. 106-519). (c)Is not equipped with an open cargo area with an inte- SECTION 21.The amendments to ORS 317.286 by section rior length of 72 inches or more or does not have a covered 20 of this 2003 Act apply to tax years beginning on or after box with an interior length of 72 inches or more that is January 1,2003. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued-� Measure 30 19 (Corporate Credits) $25 million or more,$5,000. SECTION 22.Section 23 of this 2003 Act is added to and (2)For the purposes of subsection(1)of this section, made a part of ORS chapter 317. "Oregon sales"means: SECTION 23.(1)Notwithstanding any other provision of (a)If the corporation apportions business income under law,for a tax year beginning on or after January 1,2003,and ORS 314.650 to 314.665 for Oregon tax purposes,the before January 1,2006: total sales of the taxpayer during the tax year,as determined (a)Any credit allowable against the tax imposed under for purposes of ORS 314.665; this chapter shall be reduced by 20 percent;and (b)If the corporation does not apportion business income (b)The amount of reduction caused by this section may for Oregon tax purposes,the total sales the taxpayer would not be carried forward to a succeeding tax year. have had,as determined for purposes of ORS 314.665,if the taxpayer were required to apportion business income for (2)Notwithstanding subsection(1)of this section,the Oregon tax purposes;or reduction caused by this section may be carried forward to (c)If the corporation apportions income using a method a succeeding tax year that begins on or after January 1, different than that prescribed by ORS 314.650 to 314.665, 2006,and may be offset against the taxpayer's tax liability Oregon sales as defined by the Department of Revenue by for that tax year,if that tax year is not more than three years rule. after the date of the last tax year for which the credit could otherwise be claimed,including any carryforward of that (3)The minimum tax shall not be apportionable(except in the credit otherwise allowed by law. case of a change of accounting periods),but shall be payable in (3)This section does not apply to any credit claimed full for any part of the year during which a corporation is subject under ORS 315.164,315.169,317.097 or 317.147. to tax. SECTION 24.Section 25 of this 2003 Act is added to and SECTION 28.The amendments to ORS 317.090 by section made a part of ORS chapter 318. 27 of this 2003 Act apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1,2003. SECTION 25.(1)Notwithstanding any other provision of (S Corporation Minimum Tax) law,for a tax year beginning on or after January 1,2003,and before January 1,2006: SECTION 29.ORS 314.732 is amended to read: (a)Any credit allowable against the tax imposed under 314.732.(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 314.740[,] this chapter shall be reduced by 20 percent;and and 314.742 and[317.090]section 31 of this 2003 Act, an (b)The amount of reduction caused by this section may S corporation[shall not be]is not subject to the taxes imposed not be carried forward to a succeeding tax year, by ORS chapter 316,317 or 318. (2) Notwithstanding subsection(1)of this section,the (2)(a)Subject to paragraphs(b)to(d)of this subsection,the reduction caused by this section may be carried forward to taxable income of an S corporation shall be computed pursuant a succeeding tax year that begins on or after January 1, to section 1363(b)of the Internal Revenue Code,with the 2006,and may be offset against the taxpayer's tax liability modifications,additions and subtractions provided in this chapter for that tax year,if that tax year is not more than three years and ORS chapter 316. after the date of the last tax year for which the credit could (b)Except as otherwise provided under this chapter and ORS otherwise be claimed,including any carryforward of that chapter 316,317 or 318,and except as inconsistent with ORS credit otherwise allowed by law. 314.730 to 314.752,subchapter C,chapter 1, Internal Revenue (3)This seection does not apply to any credit claimed Code,shall apply to an S corporation and its shareholders for under ORS 315.164,315.169,317.097 or 317.147. Oregon tax purposes. For Oregon tax purposes,the provisions of section 1371 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply,subject to NOTE: Section 26 was deleted by amendment. Subsequent the modifications,additions and subtractions under this chapter sections were not renumbered. or ORS chapter 316,317 or 318 and any provisions to the (Corporate Minimum Tax) contrary in this chapter or ORS chapter 316,317 or 318. SECTION 27.ORS 317.090 is amended to read: (c)Notwithstanding ORS 317.476,317.478 or 317.479,no carryforward,arising for a taxable year for which a corporation is 317.090. (1)Each taxpayer named in ORS 317.056 or a C corporation, may be carried to a taxable year for which such 317.070 shall pay annually to,the state,for the privilege of carry- corporation is an S corporation, ing on or doing business by it within this state, a minimum tax (d)Notwithstanding ORS 317.476 or other law, no [of$10.]as follows: carryforward,and no carryback,shall arise at the corporate level (a)If the corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year of for a taxable year for which a corporation is an S corporation. less than$20,000,$250. SECTION 30.Section 31 of this 2003 Act is added to and (b)If the corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year of made a part of ORS chapter 314. $20,000 or more but less than$100,000,$500. SECTION 31.(1)Every S corporation doing business in (c)If the corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year of this state shall pay annually to the state,for the privilege of $100,000 or more but less than$2 million,$1,000. carrying on or doing business within this state,a minimum (d)If the corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year of tax as follows: $2 million or more but less than$5 million,$2,000. (a)If the S corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year (e)If the corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year of of less than$1 million,$250. $5 million or more but less than$15 million,$3,000. (b)If the S corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year of$1 million or more,$500. (f)If the corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year of $15 million or more but less than$25 million,$4,000. (2)The minimum tax is not apportionable,except in the (g)If the corporation has Oregon sales for the tax year of case of a change of accounting periods.The minimum tax Official 2004 February Special Election Voters' Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 10 1 Measure 30 is payable in full for any part of a year during which an SECTION 34.The amendments to ORS 317.267 by section S corporation conducts business in this state. 33 of this 2003 Act apply to tax years beginning on or after (3)The minimum tax shall be due and payable on or January 1,2003. before the 15th day of the month following the close of the SECTION 35.ORS 317.267,as amended by section 33 of this tax year,and shall be reported and paid in the manner 2003 Act,is amended to read: prescribed.by the Department of Revenue by rule. 317.267.(1)To derive Oregon taxable income,there shall be (4)The minimum tax shall be considered a tax imposed added to federal taxable income amounts received as dividends on taxable income for all purposes of collection and from corporations deducted for federal purposes pursuant to enforcement. section 243 or 245,except 245(c),amounts paid as dividends by a public utility or telecommunications utility and deducted for (5)As used in this section,"Oregon sales"means: federal purposes pursuant to section 247 of the Internal Revenue (a)If the S corporation apportions business income under Code or dividends eliminated under Treasury Regulations ORS 314.650 to 314.665 for Oregon tax purposes,the total adopted under section 1502 of the Internal Revenue Code that sales of the taxpayer during the tax year,as determined for are paid by members of an affiliated group that are eliminated purposes of ORS 314.665; from a consolidated federal return pursuant to ORS 317.715(2). (b)If the S corporation does not apportion business (2)To derive Oregon taxable income,after the modification income for Oregon tax purposes,the total sales the taxpayer prescribed under subsection(1)of this section,there shall be would have had,as determined for purposes of ORS subtracted from federal taxable income an amount equal to[351 314.665,if the taxpayer were required to apportion business 70 percent of dividends(determined without regard to section 78 Income for Oregon tax purposes; or of the Internal Revenue Code) received or deemed received from (c)If the S corporation apportions income using a method corporations if such dividends are included in federal taxable income. However: different than that prescribed by ORS 314.650 to 314.665, Oregon sales as defined by the Department of Revenue by (a) In the case of any dividend on debt-financed portfolio stock rule. as described in section 246A of the Internal Revenue Code,the SECTION 32.Section 31 of this 2003 Act and the amend subtraction allowed under this subsection shall be reduced under S I me E ORS 314.732 b section 20 3 this and t Act apply the same conditions and in same amount as the dividends y pp y received deduction otherwise allowable for federal income tax to tax years beginning on or after January 1,2003. purposes is reduced under section 246A of the Internal Revenue (Dividends Received by Corporations) Code. SECTION 33,ORS 317.267 is amended to read: (b)A subtraction is not allowed under this subsection if the div- idends received or deemed received are from the Oregon Capital 317.267. (1)To derive Oregon taxable income,there shall be Corporation established pursuant to ORS 284.750 to 284.770. added to federal taxable income amounts received as dividends from corporations deducted for federal purposes pursuant to (c) In the case of any dividend received from a 20 percent section 243 or 245,except 245(c), amounts paid as dividends by owned corporation,as defined in section 243(c)of the Internal a public utility or telecommunications utility and deducted for Revenue Code,this subsection shall be applied by substituting federal purposes pursuant to section 247 of the Internal Revenue ["40 percent"for"35 percent.']"80 percent"for"70 percent." Code or dividends eliminated under Treasury Regulations (3)There shall be excluded from the sales factor of any appor- adopted under section 1502 of the Internal Revenue Code that tionment formula employed to attribute income to this state any are paid by members of an affiliated group that are eliminated amount subtracted from federal taxable income under subsection from a consolidated federal return pursuant to ORS 317.715(2). (2)of this section. (2)To derive Oregon taxable income, after the modification SECTION 36.The amendments to ORS 317.267'by section prescribed under subsection (1)of this section,there shall be 35 of this 2003 Act apply to tax years beginning on or after subtracted from federal taxable income an amount equal to[70] January 1,2006. 35 percent of dividends(determined without regard to section 78 of the Internal Revenue Code)received or deemed received from (Temporary Limitation on Withholding Adjustments corporations if such dividends are included in federal taxable and Penalties) income. However: SECTION 37.(1)Notwithstanding ORS 316.162 to 316.212, (a) In the case of any dividend on debt-financed portfolio stock the Department of Revenue may not adjust withholding as described in section 246A of the Internal Revenue Code,the tables for tax years beginning on or after January 1,2003, subtraction allowed under this subsection shall be reduced under and before January 1,2004,to take into account the new the same conditions and in same amount as the dividends provisions and amendments to statutes in sections 4 to 36 received deduction otherwise allowable for federal income tax of this 2003 Act. purposes is reduced under section 246A of the Internal Revenue (2)Notwithstanding ORS 316.557 to 316.589,for tax years Code. beginning on or after January 1,2003,and before January 1, (b) [No subtraction shall be]A subtraction is not allowed 2004,interest resulting from the underpayment of estimated under this subsection if the dividends received or deemed taxes may not be imposed if the sum of estimated taxes received are from the Oregon Capital Corporation established paid by the taxpayer would not have constituted an under- pursuant to ORS 284.750 to 284.770. payment of estimated tax prior to enactment of the new provisions and amendments to statutes in sections 4 to 36 (c) in the case of any dividend received from a 20 percent of this 2003 Act. owned corporation, as defined in section 243(c)of the Internal Revenue Code,this subsection shall be applied by substituting (3)Notwithstanding ORS 314.505 to 314.525,for tax years ["80 percent"for 70 percent.] "40 percent"for"35 percent." beginning on or after January 1,2003,and before January 1, (3)There shall be excluded from the sales factor of any appor- 2004,interest resulting from the underpayment of estimated tax may not be imposed if the sum of estimated taxes tionment formula employed to attribute income to this state any paid by a corporation would not have constituted an under- amount subtracted from federal taxable income under subsection payment of estimated taxes prior to enactment of the new (2)of this section. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet[Statewide Measures continued 4 Measure 30 111 provisions and amendments to statutes in sections 4 to 36 subsection(3)of this section,the estimated ad valorem taxes of this 2003 Act. ' that will be received in the ensuing year or ensuing budget PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNTS period is the sum of the following: SECTION 38,ORS 311.505 is amended to read: (a)The amount derived by multiplying the estimated assessed value for the ensuing year or each fiscal year of the ensuing 311.505. (1)Except as provided in subsection(6)of this sec- budget period of the taxable property within the municipal corpo- tion,the first one-third of all taxes and other charges due from ration,after boundary changes have been filed in final approved the taxpayer or property,levied or imposed and charged on the form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue latest tax roll,shall be paid on or before November 15,the as provided in ORS 308.225,by whichever of the following is second one-third on or before February 15,and the remaining applicable to the municipal corporation: one-third on or before May 15 next following. (A)The municipal corporation's permanent rate limit on (2) Interest shall be charged and collected on any taxes on operating taxes,as defined in ORS 310.202(8),or such lesser property,other charges,and on any additional taxes or penalty rate as the municipal corporation may determine to use for imposed for disqualification of property for special assessment or purposes of levying such ad valorem taxes;or exemption,or installment thereof not paid when due,at the rate (g)The municipal corporation's statutory rate limit on operat- of one and one-third percent per month,or fraction of a month ing taxes,as defined in ORS 310.202(10), or such lesser rate as until paid. the municipal corporation may determine to use for purposes of (3)(Discounts]A 1.5 percent discount shall be allowed on levying such ad valorem taxes. (partial aj full payments of[such]all taxes,made on or before (b)If the municipal corporation is authorized to levy a local November 15.[as follows:] option tax that was authorized by the electors as a dollar ((a)Two percent on two-thirds of such taxes so paid.] amount,the dollar amount of such local option tax that is autho- ((b)Three percent where all of such faxes are so paid.] rized to be levied in the ensuing year or ensuing budget period. (4) For purposes of this section,"taxes"includes all taxes on (c)If the municipal corporation is authorized,to levy a local property as defined in ORS 310.140 and certified to the assessor option tax that was authorized by the electors as a tax rate,the under ORS 310.060 except taxes assessed on any other amount derived by multiplying the authorized rate of such local property which have by any means become a lien against the option tax for the ensuing year or ensuing budget period by the property for which the payment was made. estimated assessed value for the ensuing year or each fiscal year of the ensuing budget period of the taxable property within (5)All interest collected and all discounts allowed shall be the municipal corporation. prorated to the several municipal corporations,taxing districts (d)An amount equal to the principal and interest on all bonded and governmental agencies sharing in the taxes or assessments. indebtedness of the municipal corporation that is due and (6) If the total property tax is less than$40, (no]an installment payable in the ensuing year or ensuing budget period,divided by payment of taxes[shall be]Is not allowed. the annual average percentage of taxes collected in the county SECTION 39.The amendments to ORS 311.505 b in which the taxable property of the municipal corporation is y section located. 38 of this 2003 Act apply to tax years beginning on or after July 1,2004. (3)The sum of the amounts determined under subsection SECTION 40. 1 As soon as practicable after January 1 (2)(a),(b)and(c)of this section shall be reduced by an amount ( ) p ry , equal to the estimated amount of such taxes that will not be 2005,and before March 15,2005,each county tax collector collected as a result of: shall compute a positive amount equal to the difference between the amount of discount that would have been (a)The[discounts]discount allowed under ORS 311.505; allowed if the rate of discount under ORS 311.505 were three (b)The limits imposed under ORS 310.150(3);and percent and the amount of discount that was actually allowed under ORS 311.505 for the 2004-2005 tax year.The (c)The failure of taxpayers to pay such taxes in the year for tax collector shall certify the computed amount to the which they are levied. county treasurer. (4)The estimated ad valorem taxes determined in accordance (2)The county treasurer shall transfer the amount certi- with subsections (2)and(3)of this section shall be used by the fied under subsection(1)of this section from the unsegre- municipal corporation for purposes of complying with the require- gated tax collections account,or from a reserve account ments of ORS 310.060(1). established by the county for the purpose of making the SECTION 42.ORS 311.676 is amended to read: transfer,to the State Treasurer.The State Treasurer shall deposit: 311.676. (1) Upon determining the amount of deferred taxes (a)One-third of the amount received from the county on tax-deferred property for the tax year,the Department of treasurer in the State School Fund established under ORS Revenue shall pay to the respective county tax collectors an 327.008;and amount equivalent to the deferred taxes less[three percent thereof the amount of discount allowed under ORS 311.505. (b)Two-thirds of the amount received from the county Payment shall be made from the revolving account established treasurer in the General Fund. under ORS 311.701. SECTION 4J.ORS 294.381 is amended to read: (2)The department shall maintain accounts for each deferred property and shall accrue interest only on the actual amount of 294.381. (1)Each municipal corporation that has the power to taxes advanced to the county. levy an ad valorem property tax shall estimate,in the manner provided in this section,the amount of revenues that will be (3)(a)If only a portion of taxes are deferred under ORS received in the ensuing year or ensuing budget period through 311.689,the department shall pay the portion that is eligible for the imposition of taxes upon the taxable property within the deferral to the tax collector and shall provide a separate notice to municipal corporation. the county assessor stating the amount of property taxes that the (2)Subject to the additional adjustments required under department is paying. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued-> 12 1 Measure 30 (b)The notice stating the amount of property taxes paid by the collections from that anticipated at the time the payment was department and any other county records indicating those made. amounts are not subject to the prohibitions against disclosure set (2) If the county advances taxes under this subsection, before forth in ORS 314.835. December 1 of each year,it may deduct from the levy the SECTION 42a.ORS 311.681 is amended to read: [three percent)discount[which]that would have been given by 311.681. (1)Notwithstanding ORS 311.668,if an individual (or the district had all of the taxes been paid by November 15 and two or more individuals jointly)who has elected to defer home- turned over to the district on or before December 1 of each year. stead property taxes in a prior tax year has not filed a timely If the payment is made after December 1, no discount shall be claim for deferral for one or more tax years succeeding the year taken by the county. in which property taxes were initially deferred under ORS NOTE:Sections 44 to 71 were deleted by amendment. 311.666 to 311.701,then the individual may request that the Subsequent sections were not renumbered. Director of the Department of Revenue grant a retroactive defer- NOTE:Boldfaced type indicates new language;[brackets and ral of property taxes on the property.A spouse who is eligible to italic]type indicates deletions or comments. make the election under ORS 311.688 may also request a grant of retroactive deferral under this section. (2)The director may,in the discretion of the director,grant or deny the retroactive deferral of property taxes. No appeal from a decision of the director under this section may be made. (3)The director shall not grant a retroactive deferral of property taxes if,in any intervening year between the year in which deferral was last granted to the property and the last year for which retroactive deferral is being requested,the property would not have been eligible for deferral had the claim for deferral been timely filed. (4)If the director grants a retroactive deferral of property taxes under this section,the department shall pay to the county tax collector an amount equal to the deferred taxes for each year, less[three percent]the amount of discount allowed under ORS 311.505. Interest shall accrue on the actual amount of taxes advanced to the county. (5)The department shall have a lien against the tax-deferred property for amounts deferred under this section as provided in ORS 311.673.The lien shall attach as of July 1 of the tax year for which the payment relates. In the case of a payment repre- senting more than one year's property taxes,the department shall have a lien in the amount of that portion of a payment related to a particular tax year,which shall attach as of July 1 of that tax year. SECTION 43.ORS 311.780 is amended to read: 311.780.(1) Upon receipt of the notification from the Department of Revenue of the amount deferred on tax'deferred property under ORS 311.740 to 311.780,the State Treasurer shall pay to the respective county tax collectors an amount equivalent to the full amount of tax listed by the department less [three percent thereol]the amount of discount allowed under ORS 311.505. (2)The department shall maintain accounts for each deferred property and shall accrue interest on the gross amount of taxes advanced. (3)The funds provided for the payment made pursuant to subsection(1)of this section shall be made as investments from the excess funds mentioned in ORS 293.701 (2)(o). SECTION 43a.ORS 311.392 is amended to read: 311.392.(1) If,in the discretion of the county court,it is more economical to advance to those municipalities from the general fund of the county the total amount of taxes,assessments or other charges levied against property in the county,the county court may advance from the general fund of the county the full amount of the taxes,assessments and charges levied by those subdivisions and the county court may order the county tax collector to revise the tax distribution schedule provided by ORS 311.390 so that all taxes,assessments and charges advanced by the county will be allocated to the county. If the county makes the payments provided in this section,it shall have no recourse against the political subdivision for recovery of the shrinkage in Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 Measure 30 113 Explanatory Statement Existing law requires$544.6 million in budget cuts for the 2003- 2005 budget period if Ballot Measure 30 is not enacted. Ballot Measure 30 enacts several temporary and permanent tax increases and changes in order to maintain certain levels of Committee Members: Appointed by: service in public education,senior services,public safety and Representative Dan Doyle Chief Petitioners other areas,and to avoid budget cuts. Representative Dennis Richardson Chief Petitioners The temporary tax increases and changes include the Senator Ryan Deckert' Secretary of State following: Representative Lane Shetterly' Secretary of State 1.Cigarette Taxes:Extends 10 cents per pack tax on cigarettes Jeffrey Standen Members of the Committee until January 1,2006. 'Member dissents(does not concur with explanatory statement) 2.Income Taxes-Temporaiy Graduated Income Tax (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of the Assessment:A graduated income tax assessment will be ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) added to an individual's income tax liability for 2003-2004. This tax will continue for 2005 unless the projected ending balance of Oregon's General Fund is greater than 4%of the General Fund appropriations for the 2003-05 biennium.The assessment is a percentage of taxpayer's income tax liability. The graduated rates are: Single Percentage added to Joint or Head of income tax owed Household Below$10,000 0% Below$20,000 $10,000 419,999 1% $20,000-$39,999 $20,000-$24,999 2% $40,000-$49,999 $25,000-$29,999 3% $50,000-$59,999 $30,000-$34,999 4% $60,000-$69,999 $35,000-$49,999 5% $70,000-$99,999 $50,000-$69,999 6% $100,000 4139,999 $70,000-$89,999 7% $140,000-$179,999 $90,000 4119,999 8% $180,000-$239,999 Above$120,000 9% Above$240,000 3.Corporate Credits:20%of certain existing corporate tax credits will be deferred until 2006. 4.Dividends Received by Corporations:Deductions for dividends received by corporations from subsidiaries will be reduced from 70%to 35%,January 1,2003-December 31, 2005. The permanent tax increases and changes include the following: 1.Oregon Medical Expense Deduction:Taxpayer's age before Oregon's medical expense deduction is allowed will change from 62 years to 63 years in 2003,to 64 years in 2004,and to 65 years in 2005 and after.Beginning January 1,2003, Oregon's medical expense deduction is reduced by the following percentages for those taxpayer's who claim this deduction: Single Reduction(%) Joint or Head of Household Below$15,000 0% Below$30,000 $15,000-$29,999 60% $30,000-$59,999 $30,000-$39,999 80% $60,000-$79,999 $40,000-$49,999 90% $80,000-$99,999 Above$50,000 100% Above$100,000 2.Deduction and Depreciation of Certain Business Vehicles: Eliminates deductions for certain business vehicles weighing 6,000-14,000 pounds. 3.Extraterritorial Corporate Income Exclusion:Requires extraterritorial corporate income to be added back to a corporation's Oregon taxable income. 4.Corporate Minimum Tax: Increases Oregon C corporations' minimum tax from$10 to$250 45,000 depending on sales. 5.S Corporation Minimum Tax:Increases Oregon S Corporations'minimum tax from$10 to$250-$500 depending on sales. 6. Property Tax Discounts:Reduces the discount a taxpayer may take on property tax payments made by November 15th of each year from 3%to 1.5%for full payment and eliminates 2%discount for two-thirds payment. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 14 I Measure 30 Arguments can stay in their own familiar homes,families and taxpayers se,: r �r s ; , save money. For the stability of Oregon's A"YES"vote provides stability for volunteer services,hke the Schools and Economy Retired and Senior Volunteer Program,that we rely upon to Osggon PTA asks for your strengthen our communities. YES vote on Measure 30 A"YES"vote maintains prescription drug coverage for those low-income seniors and people with disabilities For nearly 100 years, Oregon PTA has advocated who have high prescription drug costs.In many Instances on behalf of children and communities for a this is the only opportunity to receive the life-saving quality education for every child in Oregon. medications. We have members in every corner of the state— from small rural towns to the largest cities. A"YES"vote continues Oregon Health Plan coverage for 85,000 lower income Oregonians.The loss of this coverage forces We support Measure 30 because it brings stability and many people to already crowded emergency rooms—the most certainty to Oregon's parents,children,schools and economy. expensive and least effective way to treat basic care needs. Overturning this bipartisan balanced budget would take hundreds This in turn continues to make quality health care less affordable of millions of dollars directly from our children's classrooms. for everyone else. YES on Measure 30 restores a full school year in Oregon As parents and grandparents,we support a"YES"vote that schools. allows our children and grandchildren to better maintain a quality YES on Measure 30 ensures that our children have the basic education without larger classroom sizes and/or less school tools they need to learn—like new textbooks and smaller days.Our economy needs a well trained work force. class sizes. YES on Measure 30 maintains the cigarette tax,a deterrent AARP urges your support for the bi-partisan balanced budget against teen smoking. plan that provides economic security and certainty for YES on Measure 30 is a vote for our Oregon,our livability, Oregonians of all ages. and our future. Please join us in voting"YES"on Measure 30. There is no Plan B for today's children.By supporting Measure 30, Oregonians will take control of our state's destiny and our (This information furnished by Gerald Cohen,State Director AARP.) children's future. Measure 30 protects the basics in our schools This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. and will help our economy recover by investing in our future— The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by not mortgaging it away! the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Every Oregon child deserves the certainty of a full school of any statement made in the argument. year. r g HER)Every Oregon child deserves the security of classes small enough to get the personal attention they need. ' ' _ Every Oregon child deserves the stability of educational The American Cancer Society programs that challenge and engage. And Every Oregon child deserves to learn the basics for the 21 st The American Heart Association century—including computer,vocational and technical skills. Every Oregon child deserves a chance to succeed. Urge a YES vote on Measure 30 for Oregon's Healthl Please Join Oregon PTA in voting Vote"Yes"on Measur 30 to Hein YES on Measure ant Maintain Oregon' igarette Tax Diana Oberbarnscheidt, President, Oregon PTA Measure 30 renews a 10-cent cigarette surtax that has been in effect since 1993.If the measure fails,the tax will end and Andi Jordan,VP-Legislation,Oregon PTA Oregon would be the first state In a decade to lower Its (This information furnished by Diana Oberbarnscheidt,President,Andi cigarette tax. Jordan, VP-Legislation,Oregon PTA.) Vote"YES"on M-esure ln to " This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Prevent Youth from Smoking The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Keeping cigarette prices higher has been shown to be one of the the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth best ways to keep youth from smoking. If Measure 30 fails, of any statement made in the argument. Oregon's cigarette tax will be lowered,making it cheaper for �i youth to get cigarettes. Vote"YES"on Measure 30 to HeIR Stabilize the Oregon Health Plan AARP, with 456,000 Oregon members over the age of 50, The revenue from the 10-cent cigarette surtax is used to fund supports a"YES'vote on Measure 30.This bi-partisan balanced budget plan is fiscally conservative,stable course for uncertain the Oregon Health Plan for low-income Oregonians. If Measure times. Measure 30 preserves certainty and security for AARP 30 fails,ending the surtax,it is estimated that it would put an members and all Oregonians who care about our children, additional$22 million hole In the Oregon Health Plan for the grandchildren, seniors,and adults with disabilities. next two years. While some of our members may pay a little more with this bal- Vote"YES"on Measure an t.,Help anced budget,we are certain the increased value from financial Solidify the Tobacco Prevention and Ed ration Program stability and security far outweighs the costs.The alternative The Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program could be devastating.Only the passage of Measure 30 will (TPEP) began in 1996 by a vote of the people.It has already ensure the stability and certainty for many of our most vulnerable been reduced by 70%due to budget cuts,even though Oregonians. estimates show that for each dollar spent on the program,the By voting"YES"we maintain successful long-term care services. state saves$33.Every pack of cigarettes sold in Oregon costs Home-based care like Oregon Project Independence,offers taxpayers$7.58 in state subsidized services.If Measure 30 fails, dignity for seniors li need.When elderly and disabled patients it will create an$800 million deficit,and further budget cuts.This could entirely close down Oregon's tobacco prevention program, Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet)StatewMs Mlaaat 94 continued-3 Measure 30 Arguments 115 in spite of the money it saves taxpayers. § Please Join the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association in Voting"Yes"on Measure 30 to Keep Our state was built by the hard work and cooperation of many Oregon Healthy. people, in both private and public sectors. We've become a (This information furnished by Courtni Dresser, Oregon Advocacy national model for balancing business productivity and providing Manager,American Cancer Society;John Valley,State Government appropriate services so people can be successful community Affairs Director,American Heart Association.) members. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Education,public safety and social services create opportunity The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by throughout our economy. But health costs have made insurance the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth impossible for thousands of working families,and for people of any statement made in the argument. who pay ever higher premiums,most are not covered for mental health or disability. Few people are prepared when shift happens to them... Oregon's safety net once assisted eligible people facing the Social Workers Urge a"YES Vote"on Measure 30 challenges of chance,returning thousands to their communities and workplaces.Today,Oregon's economy is struggling as it Please join the National Association of Social Workers, did in the mid-eighties,but because of tax changes,we've just Oregon Chapter in supporting Ballot Measure 30! experienced the biggest public funding crisis since What's at stake?Children and Families have a lot at stake... the Depression. --Children's psychiatric day treatment could face a cut of Though Oregon's budget has increased in the last decade,so $2.4 million. have tax cuts,inflation,population,unemployment and prisons. Dismantling services has cost far more in emergency care,and --The Oregon Children's Plan could lose an additional leaves people without resources to manage dire circumstances. $2 million.That means children lose alcohol and drug Citizens for a Sound Economy is a Washington DC lobby treatment,mental health services to families,and community based mental health services for children. working to use Oregon as an example for their national agenda. They say this tax proposal Is bad for business,but many --Oregonians could lose their mental health and chemical Oregon businesses support adequate funding for public services. dependency benefits from the Oregon Health Plan and the Documented studies proved businesses base location choices mental health prescription drug coverage for the medically on quality of life, not the tax burden. needy. Opponents say there's no proof of dreadful consequences,but --The Oregon Health Plan could be cut by more than 80,000 research shows that due to last year's budget cuts,thousands people--seriously unraveling the healthcare safety net. lost their jobs,their homes,and dozens lost their lives. What's the answer?Passage of Measure 30—the bi-partisan. Voting yes will bring more security and employment to balanced budget agreement... thousands, and the less we earn,the less we'll pay in taxes. • Oregonians need a secure and stable budget to ensure If economic and ethical concerns are equally valued,then Oregon's future and to keep Oregon, "Our Oregon"a place providing for the common good creates more success for to be proud of! everyone.Fair taxation honors the interdependent rights and • Oregonians can't afford-to mortgage the future of our responsibilities we all share as Oregonians. children and families on the failed borrow and spend tactics Co-owner of Rard Earth Construction of Measure 30 opponents. Honorary co-Chair for the Oregon chapter of the • Oregon businesses,schools and local communities need National Business Association certainty and steadiness through a balanced budget in order (This information furnished by Gweneth van Frank Carlson,Support to create jobs and grow our economy. Organization Services Alliance.) Who Pays for Measure 30?How WIII it Work? This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. = Profitable corporations who currently pay only$10 per year in The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by income taxes will finally be required to pay at least$500 and the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. unnecessary corporate tax loopholes will be eliminated. = Smokers will continue to pay their fair share of tobacco-related ACgurnt°ilk healthcare costs by maintaining the decade old 10-cent M Y cigarette tax. Democratic Party of Multnomah County urges a YES vote. = Those who make less,pay less–the plan is progressive,so as income goes down,so does the amount paid. The Multnomah County Democratic Platform reads in part: Please Join Oregon Social Workers in Voting "We support excellent public education, including higher "YES on Measure 301" education, that is adequately funded and makes clean,healthy, safe and secure schools available to all.These goals cannot be Remember:Mail your ballot by Friday,January 30 met without renewed vigorous leadership at the state and federal or hand-deliver it to a ballot drop box before levels and a commitment to long range strategic planning to 8:00 p.m.on Tuesday, February 3. assure Oregon's future." (This information furnished by Scott Manchester,National Association of All 25 Democratic Representatives and 11 Republican Social Workers,Oregon Chapter.) Representatives worked together to develop a solution that This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. meets these goals.These Representatives showed bi-partisan The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by leadership by solving the State's budget problems without caving the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth in to the pressures of politics as usual. of any statement made in the argument. Prior to this legislative action.the voters in Multnomah County authorized a County Income Tax for the purpose of filling a Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet j Statewide Measures continued 4 16 1 Measure 30 Arguments portion of the=s in funding for education and local services. (This information furnished by Lynn Lundquist,Oregon Business Multnomah County Commissioners have staters that if Measure Association.) 30 is approved fora statewide funding solution,the Multnomah This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. County Income Tax will be r d ire by /3rd The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by YES on Measure 30 is good for our County, is good for the entire the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth State, and is good for our future. of any statement made in the argument. Support the bi-partisan and forward looking nature of this legislative action by voting YES. io gavot (This information furnished by Jim Robison, Democratic Party of Multnomah County) Keep the Services We Need For a Stronger Economy This space purchased.for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255. With so many Or.nnnianc n��t The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by -g of work we need to do everything the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth .can to proteQ1 public services and rebuild our economy. of any statement made in the argument. Easier said than done. With fewer people working and more businesses hurting,state � aror revenues declined more than 25%in the last budget period. Faced with a shortfall of that magnitude,it just wasn't possible to Oregon Business Association Urged keep all public services intact. YES Vote on Measure 40 But legislators came up with a plan that tapped reserves, Oregon Business Association-"...private-sector leaders...seek- borrowed against future revenues and cancelled pay raises for ing to forge bipartisan consensus in the Legislature on issues public workers.They shut down programs,like youth detention that will affect Oregon's economic well being for years to come." facilities.And,as a last resort,they enacted temporary tax --The Oregonian,June 5,2000 increases that will be paid primarily by those with good incomes Vote Yes for Stability and Certainty for Oregon's Economy and by businesses that benefit from public services. All this was done to maintain the minimum funding we need We believe that the to attracting funding a state anti local for strong schools,healthy famili of mm nits c and a services is essential to attracting and retaining 9o��j s and stronger economy.It was the right thing to do,and it's private investment in our state. Oregon's schools and other working. public services need certainty and stability now,as well as in the future, and voting yes on Measure 30 will help provide stability. Recent reports indicate we're starting to get back on our feet. Economists forecast job gains in the months ahead.The last A yes vote on Measure 30 is a bridge to Oregon's economic thing we need now is to repeal the budget-balancing plan that future. By protecting the quality of life that citizens and will get us through the next eighteen months. businesses desire–high-quality schools,supportive health and human services, effective public safety and steadfast environ- We will do serious harm to our future if we again fail to keep our mental protection–we can help ensure the future health of our schools open for a full school year,keep our courts in session economy. five days a week, keep families on the Oregon Health Plan and The Oregon Business Association supports the revenue package keep prisoners in prison and police on the street. passed by the Legislature to protect Oregon, and we ask That's what we learned less than one year ago,when our failure Oregonians to vote yes on Measure 30. to maintain these basic services made us the poster child for a failed state.We cannot afford to go through that experience In so doing,we emphasize our association's commitment to again. businesses paying their fair share to maintain Oregon's essential public services. Keep the funding we need for strong schools,healthy families We also support this measure because it means that those that and safe communities, earn less will pay less. Keep the services we need to attract businesses sustain good Integral to our position is Multnomah County's agreement to lobs and rebuild our economy reduce the temporary income tax surcharge passed in May if Vote YES on Measure 30. Measure 30 passes. Tim Nesbitt, President The Oregon Business Association.is stepping up for Brad Witt, Secretary-Treasurer Oregon's future by supporting Measure 30.We encourage OREGON AFL-CIO other businesses,organizations and citizens who care about achieving a vital economy across our great state to (This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt,President,Brad Witt, do the same. Secretary-Treasurer;Oregon AFL-CIO.) Gun Denhart,OBA Board Chair This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Founder, Hanna Andersson Corporation The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Jim Kelly,Chairman Rejuvenation,Inc. of any statement made in the argument. Paul Kelly,Global Director of Public Affairs NIKE 11/#1� John Emrick, CEO A VOTE FOR MEASURE 30 Norm Thompson Outfitters, Inc. IS A VOTE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY Fred Miller, Executive Vice President Over the past several years,the state legislature has made PGE wholesale cuts to Oregon's public safety budget. Now. it's ulZto us to restore the mot critical sen,i to k OLr rnmmi Lynn Lundquist, President p �nitiec Oregon Business Association safe.We can do that with Measure 30, Measure 30 is a reasonable,fair approach to protecting our Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet Statewide Measures continued 4 Measure 30 Arguments 1 17 most important services.Without this bipartisan balanced budget, Martha Anne Dow Edward J.Ray our safety is at risk. Oregon Institute of Technology" Oregon State University' • Oregon State Police could be forced to eliminate forensics Daniel O.Bernstine Philip W.Conn positions all across the state, resulting in possible Portland State University' Western Oregon University' dismissal of criminal cases due to lack of evidence.That reduces public safety. 'Universities used for identification purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of the measure by the Oregon State • Youth corrections services would be cut,sending juvenile Board of Higher Education or institutions of the Oregon offenders back to their communities.That reduces public University System. safety. • The reductions are so deep that we may even have to (This information furnished by Tony van viiet.) release up to 350 inmates per month–before they have This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. served their time.That reduces public safety. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth • These cuts will leave law enforcement, correctional officers of any statement made in the argument. and district attorneys at a disadvantage.That reduces public safety. "t W Favor . We can stop these cuts with Measure 30 and we can do it without borrowing schemes that mortgage away our future. Children and Public Education Need Your Support: As a sheriff on the front lines of keeping our communities safe, Prevent Immediate Cuts to Schools I can tell you that this is no political scare tactic–this is reality. The Teachers and School Employees of Oregon A chunk of your tax money is used to keep the troopers on the Urge You to Vote YES on Measure 30 road and prisoners in prison.When there isn't enough money, the troopers and prisoners go home. Oregon's economic recovery depends on a vibrant,stable education system and good schools. In the past two years, Please join me in voting YES on Measure 30–for all of our however,Oregon has cut$500 million from our excellent system safety. of public education.This has resulted in lost school days,staff Bernie Giusto reductions,program cuts,and so much more.Without a YES Multnomah County Sheriff vote on Measure 30,another$414 million may be lost. • (This information furnished by Bernie Giusto,Multnomah County Sheri/t.) If the Legislature's bipartisan balanced budget plan is not approved,many school districts will be forced to shorten This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. their school year...again. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth ' Students will lose essential programs...again. of any statement made in the argument. Districts will lay off teachers and other school personnel, increase class sizes and put off building repairs...again. Argument ih ayidr The school children of Oregon will get shortchanged...again. Vote YES on Measure 30 to protect higher education Only with an educated and highly skilled work force can Oregon Your YES vote on Ballot Measure 30 is crucial for Oregon's hope to compete with other states for high-wage jobs. public universities and for Oregon's future. Businesses need access to qualified,educated employees and Public education in Oregon faces a financial crisis at every level, they need good schools for their employees'families.When from K-12 through higher education.Our public schools,commu- schools deteriorate,communities deteriorate. nity colleges, and universities are in a precarious position As veteran classroom teachers,we have seen the devastating because of the recent budget cuts and the ever-growing demand impacts past cuts have had on our students. We work hard for our services.Because of continued financial pressures,the every day to ensure that your education tax dollars are invested State has not been able to maintain its investment in higher wisely in building their futures. Please join us today in supporting education. If Measure 30 fails,our public universities face even the bipartisan plan to protect our students, our future and our more devastating cuts. Oregon. The balanced budget plan passed by the legislature invests in Vote YES�n Measure 30. the education of our citizens.Oregon's universities are an Kris Kain,5th grade teacher,Coos Bay indispensable strategic asset for our citizens, our businesses, Oregon Education Association President and our state.The skills,creativity,and research developed through higher education are the determining factors in Oregon's Larry Wolf,Middle school science teacher, Chenowith success in creating jobs and prosperity. Now is not the time to OEA Vice President make additional cuts to higher education. Now is the time to reinvest in Oregon's public universities and stimulate a new era James Asboe, Elementary teacher, North Gresham of social and economic growth for the state. OEA Region I Vice President The defeat of Measure 30 will be costly to our future and we Betty Tumlin,2nd grade teacher, Bethel urge you to consider very carefully your vote on Measure 30 and OEA Region II Vice President what it means to the economy and to students from every corner Gail Rasmussen,high school administrative assistant,Eagle Point of our state. OEA Region III Vice President Please consider the thoughtful and deliberative process that led (This information furnished by Kris Kain,President,Oregon Education to approval of the compromise bipartisan balanced budget and association.) Vote Yes on Measure 30. —.-- This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Richard S.Jarvis Elisabeth Zinser The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Oregon University System' Southern Oregon University' the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Dixie L.Lund Dave Frohnmayer of any statement made in the argument. Eastern Oregon University' University of Oregon' Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 18 1 Measure 30 Arguments Measure 30 will protect the Oregon Health Plan Alligim 614,1111v Fin.toir:, In these tough economic times,the need for the Oregon Health Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Urges"Yes"on Measure 30 Plan is greater than ever.Without this critical health care program,Oregonians who are laid off and lose their health The ranks of the poor, unemployed,and uninsured have grown insurance may be left stranded. If we don't pass Measure 30, in Oregon. Religious social service agencies have been over- thousands more Oregonians could lose their health care whelmed by many who have asked for help from soup kitchens, coverage because the state will be forced to cut$150 million in shelters, substance treatment centers to elder care facilities. health services and will automatically lose another$225 million Religious social service agencies and churches are unable to in federal matching grants. fulfill all the need. Social services are most needed and demanded during times of Measure 30 protects local jobs and local economies economic and social distress. Charities cannot do it alone. In many Oregon communities, hospitals are the largest employer. Measure 30 ensures that government plays its part in helping to If Measure 30 fails, many hospitals may be forced to eliminate fund important services like the Oregon Health Plan, elderly important community services, and jobs could be at risk. care, mental health,public education and public safety. Oregon can't afford the loss of any more family wage jobs. By investing in the health of our economy and our citizens we Society has a moral responsibility to care for the poor and can save money in the long run and hasten our economic most vulnerable,to safeguard its communities and to recovery. educate its children.This principle.is solidly grounded in both the Old and New Testament and especially in the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems has always teachings of Christ himself. been a strong supporter of the Oregon Health Plan. Measure 30 is the result of a bi-partisan agreement that took YES on Measure 30 8 months to negotiate after all available options were exhausted. Good for the HEALTH of Oregonians Measure 30 restores most crucial services cut from the state Good for the HEALTH of our Economy budget. (This information furnished by Ken Rutledge,President, Oregon Repealing the balanced budget plan would result in serious Association of Hospitals&Health Systems.) reductions in social services including programs that help the This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. elderly and disabled live in dignity.As many as 85,000 poor The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Oregonians could lose coverage under the Oregon Health Plan. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Children would lose school days. of any statement made in the argument. The temporary tax surcharge is applied based on ability to pay, protecting those least able to afford increased taxes.The less A#Vumeht M #l1Y©h one makes,the less one pays. If the economy improves,the tax will be automatically rescinded in the final year. The Doctors and Nurses of the Health Care Safety Net Measure 30 ensures that society's needs are met and funded Urge your YES VOTE on Measure 30 responsibly without jeopardizing our children's future through The Health Care Safety Net represents medical clinics that treat borrowing. insured and uninsured Oregonians.Our group includes doctors, Help religious social services help Oregonians by allowing school-based health centers and community clinics throughout the state to do its part. Oregon. Ptease vote YES on Measure 30,and let us pull together for Oregon's health care system needs the certainty and stability Oregon! Measure 30 provides. Up to 85,000 Oregon Health Plan patients Rev. Eugene Ross, EMO Board President could lose insurance coverage if Measure 30 fails. David Leslie, Executive Director A"Yes"vote will help keep health care costs lower Uninsured Oregonians needing treatment often seek care in (This information furnished by David Leslie, Ecumenical Ministries of costly emergency rooms,and are unable to pay the full cost. Oregon.) Who pays the rest?Insured Oregonians do.According to the This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. American Medical Association, insured individuals pay for The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by uninsured patients through higher insurance premiums and the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth other health-related costs(AMA, Struggling to Ensure Your of any statement made in the argument. Employees Receive Quality Affordable Health Care?5/03). Avoid this"hidden tax"by voting YES on 30. Argument in Favi A"Yes" vote keeps quality doctors in Oregon According to the Oregon Medical Association,access to Oregon.Association of Hospitals and Health Systems health care is at crisis levels on a statewide scale(Jim Urges your`Yes'vote on Measure 30 Kronenberg, OMA Online Press Release,5/23/03). Quality doctors are leaving Oregon because they often do not When you need it,you want access to the highest quality health receive adequate payment under the Oregon Health Plan, care in your own community.The right care, provided at the right Medicaid and Medicare.Oregon now struggles to recruit new time in the right way.That's why Oregon Association of doctors because they are not reimbursed for all for their Hospitals and Health Systems and its 62 member facilities costs. Help keep quality doctors in Oregon by voting support Measure 30. YES on 30. Measure 30 will help keep everyone's health care costs down A"Yes"vote protects an already strained health care system Without Measure 30,hospitals will see an increase in the Increases in the number of uninsured Oregonians place number of people who seek medical care in already overcrowded heavy demands on safety net clinics and emergency rooms. emergency rooms.A hospital ER is the most expensive form of If Measure 30 fails and an additional 85,000 people lose health care,and with more uninsured patients to care for, hospi- Oregon Health Plan coverage, many small, rural clinics and tal costs will go up for patients with insurance and for businesses hospitals will be strained to the breaking point. Protect quality who try to do the right thing by providing health insurance. health care across Oregon by voting YES on 30. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued-> Measure 30 Arguments 119 The Health Care Safety Net urges your YES VOTE As a Multnomah County taxpayer,you will receive a refund from so Oregon can continue to provide excellent health care the county if the bi-partisan budget is upheld.As we've said all for our children,seniors and families. along, if the county receives additional dollars from the state,we will reduce your local tax obligation and put money back in your (This information furnished by John Duke,Chair,Health Care Safety Net pocket. Coalition.) This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. In creating and adopting the balanced budget,the state le en The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by lure followed the lead of our community be designing a revenu e u the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Plan that is fair and progressive. of any statement made in the argument. Multnomah County voters should support Ballot Measure 30 for the same reasons you supported local Ballot Measure 26-48 ar ��. � � last spring.Measure 30 provides for the basic needs of our g community and other communities around state and you'll see local tax relief as a result. On February 3 OREGON WILL MOVE • Ballot Measure 30 also puts the responsibility for funding FORWARD—OR—BACKWARD schools,public safety and human services back where it Our communities are just beginning to recover and economic belongs—with the state. progress depends on stability in our schools.The balanced I hope you will join us in supporting the bi-partisan,balanced budget provided by Measure 30 will allow our schools and the budget plan. communities they support the stability they need to continue in their recovery. Diane Linn,Chair Maria Rojo de Steffey,Commissioner Our schools and community colleges lost 1,600 jobs last year Serena Cruz, Commissioner due to budget cuts.That's 1,600 fewer educators to provide Lisa Naito,Commissioner our kids with the world-class education they need and deserve and 1,600 fewer jobs that support our local economies. (This information furnished by Diane Linn,Chair;Maria Rojo de Steffey, Measure 30 will help begin the process of recovering from Commissioner;Serena Cruz,Commissioner;Lisa Naito,Commissioner.) those losses. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Oregon's economic recovery depends on a stable education The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by system and good schools.Without the balanced budget funded the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth by Measure 30,our schools could lose more than$400 million in of any statement made in the argument. additional cuts in this and the next school year. Our schools and our economic recovery depend on Measure 30. Argulriont I n Favor Opponents would like you to believe we should lower our educational standards,rather than fund our schools.Lowering Support your local small business—Vote YES on Measure 30! the quality of our kids'education is a backward idea that will All across Oregon,our small,locally-owned businesses are still shortchange their dreams and harm our ability to have a world- struggling to recover from the economic.instability created by class workforce.That just doesn't make sense. 9/11.As owners of these small businesses,we can say firsthand Everyone knows that if our kids don't get a high quality educa- that what strugglina neichborhood businesses do NOT need tion,and our workforce isn't highly trained,our economy can't right now is more uncertainty. compete in the global markets. Our economy will move backward It is for this reason that we support Oregon's balanced budget, rather than forward.Our kids will fall behind rather than move and urge your YES vote on Measure 30. ahead.We simply can't afford to move backward. The 18,000 educators of the Oregon School Employees Getting Oregon's economy back on track should be our Association urge you to join us in our determined effort to reject number one priority.And to do this we need to get out of this backward thinking and to move our Oregon forward to a more vicious cycle of insecurity.Oregon's economy is starting to positive future for our kids and our communities. look up—so let's move forward together,and focus our energy on putting Oregonians back to work—not re-visiting the same If we say YES on Measure 30,Oregon will move forward—to a problem again and again. brighter future. Please help locally-owned neighborhood businesses by WE CAN'T AFFORD TO GO BACKWARD supporting the balanced budget and economic recovery plan. PLEASE VOTE YES ON MEASURE 30 Please,say YES to stability,YES to economic recovery, YES to Measure 30. (This information furnished by Steven Araujo,Executive Director,Oregon Armchair Books,Terry Dallas, Pendleton School Employees Association.) This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Bedouin,Janet Rockway,Sisters The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Cameron Winer John Paul, Dundee the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Discovery Co,rnef:Early Childhood Development Center, Laurie Kappel, Phoenix,OR T j Arg1 mot nt i Favoi Evesham Wood Winery, Russ and Mary Raney, Salem Folkways,Pamela Griffin and�Jim Poverman, Eugene. Multnomah County Commissioners Urge a Yes Vote on Measure 30 for Local Tax Relief Grand Central Bakery,Ben Davis,President,Portland For those voters who live in Multnomah County, we know that Linnton Feed&Seed,Dan Cadmus and,Cathi Black, Linnton you already recognize the importance of supporting the basic Oliver Insurance,Wayne Oliver,Canby needs of our community.The state's bipartisan balanced budget Paloma Clothing,Kim Osgood and Mike Roach,Portland plan will provide for those basic needs and at the same time will significantly reduce your local tax obligation. Red Hills Provincial Dining, Richard and Nancy Gehris, Dundee Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 20 I Measure 30 Arguments The Source Weekly,Aaron Switzer,Bend Alit WildFlower Cafe, Mark Cherniack and Suzi Conklin, Mosier # Favor (This information furnished by Mike Roach,Kim Osgood,Co-owners, The Oregon Food Bank Supports Measure 30 Paloma Clothing.) Economic Security is Essential to Ending Hunger This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Support Oregon's Working Families The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Measure 30 will ensure that hard working families continue to the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth receive the support necessary to make ends meet. Without of any statement made in the argument. Measure 30,childcare costs for low-income working families could increase 72%. Such a steep jump in childcare costs cuts directly into the food budget of vulnerable families. Support the Oregonians We Serve STAND FOR CHILDREN SUPPORTS The families who experience hunger and poverty are the same CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS families who rely on essential services such as the Oregon Health Plan, in-home health care,job training and job retention JOIN US IN VOTING YES ON MEASURE 30 support.Your vote for Measure 30 is a vote to support the SUPPORT A BALANCED BUDGET FOR OREGON thousands of families who must choose between the basics each month—food,or shelter,or health care, or childcare. Children are the future of Oregon.Our economy and our quality Support Oregon's Kids of life depend on the next generation.Nothing is more essential to a child's future than a good education. In Oregon, 7.3%of two-parent families with children face the realities of hunger-a rate three times higher than the national Good schools with stable funding are a major factor in average. Last year alone,over 650,000 Oregonians ate from an businesses staying or locating in Oregon.Oregonians should be emergency food box. Measure 30 restores funding to important proud of our schools,and proud that we have always supported programs that help families cover life's necessities. schools,by volunteering,donating our time,and voting for education funding. Support Measure 30. Measure 30 is an investment in family financial security.The Despite the great job our schools are doing,state budget woes critical services funded through Measure 30 help low-income have resulted in 1000 teacher layoffs,schools closing early,and families bridge the gap between income and expenses. Measure larger classroom sizes across the state. 30 restores desperately needed funds to the Department of If Measure 30 fails,schools could lose over$400 million dollars, Human Services.The vital public services funded through these including:Medford schools$9 million,Springfield schools$12 dollars are essential to the health and well being of low-income million,North Clackamas schools$11.25 million, Beaverton$23 Oregonians,their families and the communities they live in. million,Salem-Keizer$14 million,and the list goes on. Please join the Oregon Food Bank and vote Districts across the state will have overcrowded classes and "YES"for Measure 30. fewer school days. (This information furnished by Rachel Bristol,Executive Director,Oregon Don't let this happen! Food Bank.) This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Measure 30 is a reasonable,affordable,smart approach to balance Oregon's budget..The average Oregon family will only The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by pay about$3 a month. For this modest amount,hundreds of the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth schoolchildren will receive the basic level of education they need, of any statement made in the argument. 85,000 people will stay on the Oregon health plan,and we will maintain other key services for thousands of poor children. Argl meM h! Paws' Oregon must invest in children now,or pay the price later. Lake Oswego Community Leaders Stand for Children is a grassroots group of parents,grand- Urge Your YES Vote on Measure 30 parents, people who work with children,and other concerned citizens. We believe Oregonians share our values and will Stand Historically,the Lake Oswego community has expected excep- For Children with us. tional performance from its schools, and has supported them accordingly. Measure 30 protects the wise investments we WE CARE ABOUT KIDS VOTE YES ON MEASURE 30 have made in our children's future and avoids cuts that Mary Lynn O'Brien threaten the long-term quality of the education we seek to Chair,Portland Stand for Children provide.if it fails, our schools would lose$2 million of committed funding needed to provide a safety net of minimum resources. Christine Ertl Please continue your strong commitment to our schools by Chair,Salem-Keizer Stand for Children voting YES on Measure 30. Valery Rylands Linda Brown,School Board Chair Chair,Lane County Stand for Children Rich Akerman Laurie Kappel Rose Colett Chair,Jackson County Stand for Children Curt Sheinin Bill Swindells Cherrie L.Barnes William A. Korach,Superintendent of Schools Chair,Albany/Linn County Stand for Children Lake Oswego's success is directly tied to the strength of its (This information furnished qy Valery Rylands,Stand for Children.) schools. Further,Lake Oswego relies on State revenue sharing This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. and partnerships with State agencies that are threatened if Measure 30 fails.The Lake Oswego City Council encourages The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by a YES vote on Measure 30 to ensure continued Improve- the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth ments to the quality of life for all Its residents. of any statement made in the argument. Judie Hammerstad, Mayor Karl Rhode,Councilor Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 Measure 30 Arguments 121 Gay Graham, Councilor � , Jack Hoffman,Councilor � � � �6 Lynn Peterson,Councilor John Turchi,Councilor The League of Women Voters of Oregon Measure 30 preserves the legislature's balanced budget and supports Measure 30. protects our schools,seniors,social services and public safety We urge all voters to participate in the election and to vote"yes." programs from further cuts.This bipartisan plan offers stability Measure 30 will supply the temporary funding Oregon needs and certainty to Oregon businesses and families without borrow- while our economy recovers.It will sustain programs and ing or accounting tricks.Truly,there is no Plan B for Oregon. services vital to our future prosperity. Your local legislators urge your YES vote on Measure 30. Senator Richard Devlin A"YES"Vote on Measure 30 will: Representative Greg Macpherson Provide stability to help our economy and protect our bond (This information furnished by Linda Brown.) rating This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Support our public schools, allowing a full school year and The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by reasonable class sizes the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Support public colleges and universities,minimizing tuition of any statement made in the argument. increases and maintaining programs • Assure that the Oregon Health Plan will continue to serve Argument in Favoi many poor Oregonians la Assure the continuation of Project Independence to allow Your Neighbors in Cla ckamas County Urge a YES vote Measure u seniors to live in their own homes Measure 30 provides certain and stable funding for Clackamas Provide prescription drug coverage for low-income seniors and the disabled County while protecting seniors.schools,public safety and other vital services. Measure 30 ensures that we have a full school Measure 30 is responsible: year for every child in Clackamas County and prevents increases This balanced-budget plan avoids borrowing that would in class size. It maintains programs like Oregon Project mortgage Oregon's future prosperity. Independence that help Clackamas seniors stay in their own homes, and protects the prescription drug benefits of thousands Measure 30 is reasonable and fair because: of needy seniors and persons with disabilities. • It maintains the decade-old cigarette tax,dedicated to health WHAT'S AT STAKE? care Schools It is progressive—those who earn less pay less Clackamas County school districts are threatened with severe It makes sure big corporations pay more than$10 in taxes by cuts if Measure 30 fails. For example, West Linn-Wilsonville increasing minimum taxes and reducing outdated tax breaks could lose as many as 75 teachers,and North Clackamas could It allows most seniors a more generous tax deduction for lose 8 weeks of school if they deal with the reduced revenue by cutting school days. medical expenses than allowed in 48 other states Human Services Please help preserve Oregon's quality of life. Thousands of Clackamas County seniors and persons with What we have built together is too precious to lose. disabilities depend on the Oregon Health Plan to help cover The League of Women Voters of Oregon urges a medical expenses.Without the balanced budget provided by Measure 30,our neighbors could be among the estimated YES vote for Measure 30! 85.000 Oregonians who will lose OHP coverage. Remember to make your vote count! Safety Mail your ballot by Friday,January 30th or Our Clackamas County Sheriff's office is among the busiest Take your ballot to an official drop box before 8:00 PM on and best in Oregon,handling hundreds of calls per day. But if Tuesday,February 3rd.(Locations at libraries and/or county Measure 30 fails, Clackamas Community Corrections could elections offices.) lose nearly a million dollars in state support. Likewise,our prosecutor's office is handling some of the state's most difficult For more information:www.lwvor.org criminal cases, and could be hit with serious reductions in workforce if Measure 30 fails. (This information furnished by Margaret Noel,President, The League of Women Voters of Oregon.) Our Local Economy This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. If Clackamas County suffers these job losses in education The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by human services,and public safety our local economy suffers. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth LQ4.The dollars these people pour into our economy by put- of any statement made in the argument. Chasing goods and services in our neighborhoods will vanish. PLEASE VOTE YES ON MEASURE 30 Argument In Favor FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF ALL CLACKAMAS COUNTY (This information furnished by Karynn Fish, Yes on 30 for Clackamas "The strongest organization of parents who fight for schools-the Coalition for School Funding Now." County.) The Oregonian,May 17,2002 This space purchased,for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. An Urgent Message from The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by The Coalition for School Funding Now the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. PLEASE VOTE YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 30 f Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 22 1 Measure 30 Arguments The Coalition for School Funding Now is an independent,non- provides healthcare services for those who cannot afford it. partisan voice for Oregon's K-12 public schools.We are a Many senior and disabled people receive these critical grassroots statewide organization made up of parents,business services. leaders,community leaders,education advocates,students, Help crack down on identity theft and fraud crimes,which teachers,school board members and concerned citizens who believe that each K-12 student in Oregon should have access to disproportionately impact the elderly. a high quality public education. Help keep our schools funded and operating so that every Since 1996 we have worked for long-term, adequate and stable Oregon child can receive a quality education. funding that would provide certainty for all K-12 schools in MEASURE 30: IMPORTANT TO SENIORS Oregon. We support efforts being made to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of our schools,but we also need MEASURE 30:IMPORTANT TO THE COMMUNITY to make sure that every child has a full school year and reason- THE ELDERS IN ACTION COMMISSION able class size in every school in Oregon.Measure 30 is a com- URGES A"YES"VOTE ON MEASURE 30 promise that will help to guarantee that certainty and stability. • Oregon's schools need certainty and stability now,as well (This information furnished by Mr.Fran Landfair, Chair, Elders in Action as in the future and voting yes on Measure 30 will help with Commission.) stability. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by • Strong public schools are necessary for a strong economy. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Oregon businesses depend on a high quality education of any statement made in the argument. system to provide educated and skilled workers for jobs. • Public education creates opportunity for all of Oregonians. A"gtlltMl�E, n-FiYOM" Preparing Oregon's children for the workplace of tomorrow is vitally important to our future. Vote Yes to Protect Vital Public Services • Vote YES on Measure 30. It is a responsible,fair and Public services are crucial to the health of our communities. balanced revenue package passed by bi-partisan super- Families rely on public services to take care of our seniors,edu- majorities in both chambers. cate our children,provide health services,and for public safety. • Stability for our schools means prosperity for Oregon. Everyone benefits from reliable,quality public services. PLEASE JOIN OREGON'S LEADING NON-PARTISAN SEIU members—frontline workers—see firsthand how neces- CITIZEN ADVOCATES FOR SCHOOLS, sary public services are.We deliver quality public services that AND VOTE YES ON MEASURE 30! Oregonians rely on whether its helping seniors get around in Wasco County,going out in the middle of the night to clear a (This information furnished by Chris Coughlin,Coalition for School road in Eastern Oregon,or helping a new university student get Funding Now) through the maze of financial aid.We work with seniors and This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. people with disabilities so they can live in their own homes with The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by dignity.The public services we provide touch every family the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth throughout Oregon. of any statement made in the argument. Support Measure 30 to maintain the public services our communities need. Ballot Measure 30 is a fair revenue measure because those who earn the least pay the least and corporations like ELDERS IN ACTION COMMISSION SUPPORTS Enron/PGE pay their fair share of taxes on profits instead of MEASURE 30: paying only$10 a year. Vote YES--It's the right thing to do We urge support for Ballot Measure 30 to protect services for to protect seniors AND the community! the most vulnerable in our society.The list of what could be lost Elders in Action supports is a long one that includes: the bi-partisan balanced budget Ip an • 85,000 working poor losing health coverage on the Oregon Measure 30:A first step to helping provide assurance and Health Plan stability for all Oregonians. • 1,200 seniors losing access to home care or nursing homes, and many more losing prescription drug relief Measure 30: Fair to seniors,schools, families,and businesses. Elimination of community corrections programs Let's keep all the wonderful things that make Oregon a safe and Cuts of up to 28 school days for our children in some districts prosperous place to live and work. A Yes vote is a vote for public safety,for our children's Measure 30:The only solution to the state's budget crisis that education,support for our seniors,and a vote for the quality does not depend on a"borrow and spend"scheme,which would of life we want for everyone in our communities. mortgage Oregon's future. Kathie Best,Accounting Tech,Oregon Institute of Technology, Measure 30:A balanced approach to keep our schools open, SEIU Local 503 President keep our communities safe and maintain services for our elderly, Mark Gronso, Electrician,Oregon Department of Transportation, poor and disabled. SEIU Local 503 Vice President Your"YES"Vote on Measure 30 will: Karen Thompson, In-home caregiver, SEW Local 503 Homecare Division President • Help provide relief for costly prescription drugs.Many low-income seniors are simply unable to afford the drugs they (This information furnished by Arthur Towers, Political Director,SEIU Local need to live,and they should not have to do without. 503,OPEU.) • Help fund Oregon Project Independence.This cost-effective This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. program helps over 4,000 frail seniors to remain independent The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by and in their own homes. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. - • Help keep 85,000 people on the Oregon Health Plan,which Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 Measure 30 Arguments 123 Don W.Skundrick Citizen Anderson Optical Ontrack, Inc. Ashland Community Hospital m. -. Ashland Mayor Alan DeBoer Jim and Becky Martin Children with Disabilities and Their Families Living Opportunities, Inca Peter Buckley, parent Need Your YES Vote on Measure 30 Pat Fahey Jeanene J.O'Brien, PhD The Oregon Family.Action Coalition Team urges you to provide* Marsha E,King-Rosine,RN,MSN Saundra L.Theis, RN,PhD certainty and stability in the lives of our most vulnerable children Daniel Cazares,LMFT Mary Adrienne Fansier,LCSW and their families. Protect social and human services and our Rich Rohde Christine Mason schools with your YES vote. Kate Jackson Julie Rubenstein Paul A.and Mildred M.Buck Karen H.Salarit Help us begin to get off the roller coaster of funding cuts and Leslie Thomas,parent Judith Kunze,CPA service reductions with this balanced,fair plan that asks a little Chuck Keil Carolyn Verner of each of us to help our children a lot. Citizens for Peace and Justice Lucia Strasburg Children with disabilities cannot wait while the adults in our state Ray Kappel,Vice-President,Karmal Enterprises, Inc. continue to battle over budgets.They need: Laurie A. Kappel,owner Discovery Corner:Early Childhood • Stable services and supports that keep them with their Development Center families in their own homes. Rogue Valley Optical Laboratory • The chance to learn in good schools,without reduced Dr.Alan Bates,State Representative calendars. David R.Gilmour, M.D.,Jackson County Commissioner • Opportunities to participate in their communities with Cathy Shaw,former Ashland Mayor appropriate supports. Amy Amrhein,Chair,Ashland School Board • Access to quality medical care and therapeutic League of Women Voters of the Rogue Valley interventions. Reverend James and Mary T Martin Sheila Hungerford These needs are basic to their daily lives–things that many Edward Hungerford,Retired University Professor people take for granted–and help children with disabilities grow Black,Chapman,Webber,Stevens and Peterson, up to lead independent,productive lives. Attorneys at Law The alternatives are far more costly,in both the human toll and Applegate Citizens for Political Change the long-term financial expense. Caren Caldwell, United Church of Christ Minister Kevin Talbert,RCC Board Member Please vote yes on Measure 30, Rogue Valley Oregon Action and invest in our children,our families,our future. Kate Culbertson,Co-President, League of Women Voters, The Oregon Family Action Coalition Team(FACT) Ashland Lauren Bell, PTA President,parent,educator Ensuring that people with disabilities and their families are Human Rights Coalition of Jackson County central in all policy&systems development and implementation, American Association of University Women,Medford Branch resource allocation,leadership development,and collaborative Jackson County Democratic Central Committee, decision-making involving people with disabilities. , Wilbur L.Layton,Chair FACT includes: George Longden,LCSW,Executive Director The Arc of Oregon Condo Thompson Cox,Jacksonville The Arc of Multnomah County Nancy Beth Hackleman,SEIU-OPEU Local 503 Families As Leaders Center for Non Profit Legal Services Family Voices of Oregon Kenneth R.Brown,Teacher,Retired Learning Disabilities Association of Oregon Multnomah Parent Action Committee (This information furnished by Amy Amrhein,Our Oregon Coalition of National Alliance for the Mentally III of Oregon Southern Oregon.) Northwest Down syndrome Association This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Oregon Advocacy Center The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Oregon Family Support Network,Inc. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon and SW Washington of any statement made in the argument; (This information furnished by Sharon Lewis,Co-Chair,Rebecca Adelman, Co-Chair,Family Action Coalition Team(FACT).) r � �k s p, f 77 7-This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Health Care Costs are Skyrocketing. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Oregon Nurses,Health Care Providers, of any statement made-in the argument. Consumers and Business Owners Urge you to Vote YES on Ballot Measure 30 Ballot Measure 30 ensures health care coverage for 85,000 working Oregonians,prescription drug coverage for 6,000 The Our Oregon Coalition of Southern Oregon low-income seniors and access to mental health services for —educators,seniors,parents,health providers, Oregon children and families. and businesspeople— If this measure fails, more uninsured Oregonians will seek care URGE YOUR YES VOTE ON MEASURE 30 in emergency rooms,driving up costs for everyone and thou- sands of Oregon families will go without preventative check-ups Our Southern Oregon communities are strong and prosperous and lifesaving medicines. because our schools,social services, and Oregon State Police The health care impacts are serious-for patients and for support our efforts to maintain a vibrant place to live and work. Oregon's economy.Every dollar cut from the Oregon Health Measure 30 is PROGRESSIVE and FAIR:those who earn less. Plan cuts an additional$1.50 in federal funding.The health care pay less.The cost to the average Southern Oregon household industry is one of Oregon's largest employers.Cutting these will be only$13/year.We believe our communities and state state and federal resources will translate into the loss of family are worth that small investment. wage jobs in local communities across Oregon. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 24 1 Measure 30 Arguments "As a nurse, I urge you to vote YES on Ballot Measure 30. Peace House,Ashland Cutting health care coverage for 85,000 Oregonians will leave Kate Ely, President, Pendleton Branch,AAUW of Oregon our clinics and emergency rooms over-crowded and increase Peace and Justice,Committee, First Congregational Church, health care costs for Oregon businesses and working families." Salem -Karen Ferge, RN,Salem Pendleton Commons "I have been struggling for years with medical problems including Pendleton PeaceNet The Peoples Alliance for Livability in the Santiam Valley Diabetes and a heart condition. I am now unable to work and depend on the Oregon Health Plan for survival. If Ballot Measure Polk Alliance for Human Dignity ) 30 fails,I will lose my health care coverage. I'm not sure what Progressive Options,Lincoln County I'll do." Social Justice Alliance,Cave Junction -Vern Smith, St.Johns Southern Oregon Gender Center Stand for Peace—Cottage Grove "As a business owner,it's difficult to provide health insurance to Wasco County.Citizens for Human Dignity my employees and their families.Our health care costs are rising West County Coalition for Human Dignity,Forest Grove at unsustainable rates. If Ballot Measure 30 fails,health care Women's Action for New Directions of Lane County costs will increase even more." -Tori Hudson,Sherwood (This information furnished by Grace M. Taylor, Rural Organizing Project.) Please join nurses,health care providers,consumers and This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. business owners in voting YES on Ballot Measure 30-to The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by maintain health care coverage for working families and the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth protect Oregon's fragile economy. of any statement made in the argument. Join the allies of Oregonians for Health Security A $ F�YQC Vote like your Health Depends on It! www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.oro The Oregon Nurses Association urges (This information furnished by Maribeth Healey,Oregonians for Health a"YES"vote on Measure 30 Security.) Don't Cut Health Care for Oregonians This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Last year Oregon experienced the deepest cuts to its public The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by health system in memory. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. If Ballot Measure 30 fails it gets even worse. Basic Health Care:Last year almost 50,000 low income,work- � ) n ��. ing Oregonians lost health care benefits for themselves and their families. RURAL OREGONIANS say"YES on 30" Nurses on the front lines of health care have seen the results of Small town and rural Oregonians need the stability that Measure these cuts: 30 rop vides for our schools,seniors,and businesses. Untreated contagious illnesses like the flu are spreading Endless cuts to needed services not only hurt our most vulnera- unchecked ble citizens;these cuts also hurt our local economies due to the Oregonians are not seeking preventive care for conditions loss of public sector family wage jobs. like diabetes • Chronic conditions like cancer and heart disease are going We need a fair, progressive tax structure,where those who earn undetected less pay less. Measure 30 is a good step in that direction. These patients will end up in the emergency room at much Vote yes on 301 higher costs.And these hospital costs are passed on to paying RURAL ORGANIZING PROJECT-Advancing Democracy in health care consumers. Rural Oregon. The 2003 Legislature rewrote the Oregon Health Plan emphasiz- Blue Sage Ministries of Harney County ing managed care, reducing the treatments available to low Baker County People for Human Dignity income Oregonians. Fewer people have access to health care Lee Schore,Director, Center for Working Life,Wheeler today.However,high unemployment and a poor economy have Central Oregon Coast Chapter of NOW increased the number of low income Oregonians. Central Oregon Community Action Agency Network, Inc. Ballot Measure 30 will stabilize the Oregon Health Plan and Citizens Democracy Watch,Florence ensure families,seniors,and children get the health care they Citizens for a Livable Sandy need. Craig Fraiser, Columbia County Citizens for Human Dignity Mental Health:Last year state and count health services were Columbia DPacific Alliance for Social Justice,Astoria cut deeply. For most of 2003 unstable,suicidal, and often violent Cottage Grove C.A.N. people have been released or turned away from public health Cottage Grove Sunday Forum care. Billy Russo,Douglas County AIDS Council Nurses on the front lines have seen the results of these cuts: Douglas County Democratic Party Florence Area Democratic Club Mentally ill people on the streets get hurt and end up in the Linda Driskill, Grant County Civil Liberties Network emergency rooms Human Dignity Coalition, Bend Many mentally ill people end up in prisons receiving Human Rights Advocates of Coos County treatment from prison nurses Human Rights Coalition of Gresham,Lowell Clardy-Chair Some mentally ill people end up hurting others The Human Rights Coalition of Jackson County It is more expensive to have mentally ill people in prison or Klamath Basin Peace Forum treated at an ER.Ballot Measure 30 would restore some Klamath Sustainable Communities services to the mentally ill and help them get the treatment they LGBT Political Caucus of Southern Oregon need. North Coast Notes,Manzanita North Coast Pride Network,Astoria Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet Statewide Measures continued 4 Measure 30 Arguments 125 Help Oregon's Nurses Provide Care For All Oregonians numbers of financing state government.This debate is about the Vote"Yes"on 30 morality of state public policy.Caring for the most vulnerable persons in our midst,particularly poor women, children,elderly (This information furnished by Martin Taylor,Oregon Nurses Association.) and disabled persons,and funding education are moral issues of This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. the common good.As part of Oregon's bipartisan,balanced The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by budget, Measure 30 provides resources for social services for the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth vulnerable persons and education for children. of any statement made in the argument. Churches and Charities Provide Social Services But Cannot Replace Government Argument !11iYoir Oregon's churches and charities are partners with government in meeting peoples'needs.Through our schools, hospitals, HEALTHY KIDS LEARN BETTER nursing homes,dining halls,food pantries and clothes closets, Support Healthy Kids.Support Measure 30. churches and charities address the unmet needs of our fellow Oregonians. During this difficult time in the economy,we see The Healthy Kids Learn'Better Coalition is committed to firsthand and have compassion for the growing number of people adequate funding for schools and community-based groups to in need. Churches and charities, however,cannot replace the address physical,social and emotional barriers to learning, services provided through government. It is not the mission of Oregon's economic recovery depends on a stable education churches or charities to replace government, nor do we seek to system and good schools.Measure 30 will provide stability to do so.We can and do supplement what government does to aid Oregon's schools and their support services. and care for our fellow Oregonians regardless of a person's faith. Measure 30 will support healthy kids by ensuring access to: Measure 30 Supports Stability in the Social Services Safety Net School-based Health Centers, During the past three years,the Oregon Catholic Conference, Physical Education and Activities together with the interfaith community,has advocated main- Nutrition Programs taining the safety net of social services for people in need. After the longest legislative session in Oregon's history,let us School Nurses and Counselors support state fiscal stability contained in the bipartisan,balanced budget. Let us remember the common good for Oregon and Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention&Treatment Programs our responsibility for our fellow Oregonians. Tobacco Prevention and Education The Oregon Catholic Conference Urges a Healthy and Safe School Environments "YES"Vote on Measure 30. The following members of the Most Reverend John G.Vlazny Most Reverend Robert F.Vasa Healthy Kids Learn Better Coalition Archbishop of Portland Bishop of Baker Urge You to Vote YES on Measure 30: President Vice-President Children First for Oregon Oregon Catholic Conference Oregon Catholic Conference Oregon School-based Health Care Network (This information furnished by Robert J. Castagna, General Counsel& Oregon School Nurses Association Executive Director,Oregon Catholic Conference.) Community Health Partnership This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Oregon Food Bank The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Oregon Nurses Association the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Oregon PTA of any statement made in the argument. Juleeanna Andreoni,Registered Dietician/Nutritionist MIKE Program-Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education Program Argument'n inior. Jackie Rose,Nurse Practitioner Oregon Public Health Association VOTE YES ON MEASURE 30 Oregon Environmental Council Oregon Alliance for Health,Physical Education, The stakes have never been this high. If Measure 30 is turned Recreation and Dance down by the voters at the February 3,2004 special election, Oregon Safe Schools and Communities Coalition state and local services that Oregonians expect and need will be Tobacco-Free Coalition of Oregon devastated. We cannot allow this to happen. Upstream Public Health Measure 30 was a carefully devised,bi-partisan response by American Cancer Society the Legislature to the severe state general fund shortfall for the American Heart Association 2003-2005 biennium.The plan's core features are temporary tax American Lung Association of Oregon surcharges that will allow essential services to be maintained at (This information furnished by Tim Kotek,Children First for Oregon.) adequate levels.Over the past several years,the Legislature has exhausted all the one-time,stop-gap funding options that were This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. available and this revenue package was the only reasonable The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by alternative left. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. If Measure 30 were to be defeated,a budget reduction plan that the 2003 Legislature adopted will go into effect.This plan includes huge cuts in education,human services and public A f"*"t n Few safety programs.These reductions may not yet seem real,but if they occur Oregonians will be stunned by the resulting harmful Oregon Catholic Conference Supports Measure 30 effects. Measure 30:A Bipartisan,Balanced Budget for the In the public safety sector,critical services will be eliminated or Common Good severely curtailed.Oregon's Circuit Courts may again be forced to reduce regular hours of operation. Many criminal cases will Poor,weak and vulnerable Oregonians have a special call on our not be able to be prosecuted because funds will not be available compassion. Oregon's revenue debate is not merely about the to provide counsel to indigent defendants. State and Community Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 261 Measure 30 Arguments Corrections programs will be crippled.State Police services will Stability be cut back from their already reduced level. The Bipartisan Balanced Budget maintains essential services At this election,Oregonians are being asked to make a and infrastructure,such as schools and senior services. It choice between a state that is willing to make short-term financial is superior to borrow and spend tactics that destabitze Oregon's sacrifices to preserve basic services and protect our most finances and public services. Instability erodes our credit vulnerable citizens,and a state that,in bad economic times, is worthiness,which raises interest expenses on state bonds. willing to abandon these citizens and the core government Prosperity programs that they need and deserve. Full employment is vital to support our locally owned businesses. We think Oregonians will make the right choice and vote in Measure 30 provides the security and stability that is essential favor of Measure 30.Join your friends and neighbors in support- for business planning and for attracting new enterprises to ing this measure. Oregon and to Benton County. Education (This information furnished by John Potter,Oregon Criminal Defense In a knowledge-based economy,education is increasingly Lawyers Association.) important.Measure 30 supports our public schools,colleges and This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255. universities. It keeps them viable,available and affordable to The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by prepare our children for family wage jobs. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Security of any statement made in the argument. Food,shelter,medical care and personal safety are fundamental to our quality of life.Measure 30 assures that: s 85,000 needy Oregonians continue to get life sustaining care and medications through the Oregon Health Plan This Voters'Pamphlet statement is going to be different. No Elderly and disabled who live independently in their own bulleted one-liners from an expensive poll. No"hitting on the talk- homes with the assistance of Oregon Project Independence ing points."Just some straight-from-the-heart common sense. can continue to do so • 300-350 convicted criminals per month who might Opponents of Measure 30 are hyping this as a tax increase, otherwise be released early remain in prison. plain and simple.People like Mr. Mannix, Mr.Walker and Mr.Sizemore have painted Measure 30 proponents into the Fairness corner of looking as though we ONLY want more money.While A recession is hard on everybody. Measure 30 places the burden that may be a great campaign tactic, it's simply not true.We on those who can most easily bear it: support Measure 30 because we care about Oregon. The income tax surcharge is based on ability to pay. It amounts to little or nothing for taxpayers with modest Schools are shutting down,often and early.Essential public incomes. services—not"extras"—are being eliminated.Seniors are Corporate minimum taxes are based on sales being hurt.This isn't the Oregon we know and love. Unnecessary tax breaks are eliminated Here's an example our organization knows all too well. in the Please vote"YES!"on Measure 30 past decade,we've shut down the state's two major mental institutions,Fairview and Dammasch.Yes,some clients are in This Statement Endorsed By: private or state operated group homes. But many others are The Arc of Benton County on the streets and/or committing crimes. Prisons are clogged Corvallis Education Association with MR/DD prisoners;1 in 5 state prisoners suffer some form of Corvallis Education Coalition mental illness.Corrections officers aren't trained to deal with Corvallis School Board them,and they become victims themselves inside prison walls. LWV Corvallis Now lawsuits are pending against the state over some of these Michael R. Volpe-Disability Advocate cases,just one example of what happens when we chop vital Tom Wogaman, Member of LBCC Board public services. (This information furnished by Lisa Krause,Benton Yes on 30.) So what is Measure 30?It's a band-aid,nothing more. It's not This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. a cure-ail. But it is a necessary component of getting Oregon The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by back on track. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth The Legislature will meet in 2004 to review Oregon's tax of any statement made in the argument. structure.We support that;something needs to be done.But lawmakers don't need another$800 million in cuts hanging $, over their heads.Let's pass Measure 30, keep Oregon a state we can be proud to live in and all work together for a better Elected Officials in Benton County Urge You To Vote Yes on system in the future. Measure 30! Because,in the end,that's what we all want—a better Oregon. The bipartisan budget plan: (This information furnished by Don Loving,Oregon AFSCME Council 75.) Creates certainty and stability.It protects schools,seniors, This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. public safety and the courts.These vital services support The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by, Oregon families as they work to turn our economy around. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Supports seniors and their families.It helps seniors and the of any statement made in the argument. disabled stay independent and healthy. It provides prescription drugs for needy seniors. Supports education.Oregon's economic recovery depends BENTON COUNTY YES ON 30 on a stable education system and good schools.Strong schools mean a strong economy. Benton Yes on 30, a coalition of citizens, educators,business Is fair and progressive. It makes the tax system fair;those people senior and disabled persons and health care providers, who earn less will pay less,with the poorest Oregonians urge your YES vote on Measure 30,the Bipartisan Balanced paying nothing.The average Oregonian will pay only$24-$36 Budget.Here's why: more per year in state income taxes. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued-> Measure 30 Arguments 127 The bipartisan balanced budget Is good for business and (This information furnished by Phil J.Donovan,Human Services Coalition good for Oregon! of Oregon.) We support Measure 30! This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Senator Frank Morse the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Representative Kelley Wirth of any statement made in the argument: Representative Lane Shetterly Former Senator Cliff Trow 77 7 Former Representative Barbara Ross A�� fl SCI +� lf Former Representative Tony Van Vliet Benton County Commissioner Jay Dixon OUR SCHOOLS NEED CERTAINTY! Benton County Commissioner Annabelle Jaramiilo Last year we witnessed the kind of havoc that funding uncer- Benton County Commissioner Linda Modrell tainty can reek on our schools when we saw schools Close early Benton County Sheriff Jim Swinyard losing weeks of valuable classroom time.Our schools and our Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser students should not be made to endure the kind of damage that Adair Village Mayor Craig Bartlett was caused by such actions.By voting YES on Ballot Measure Corvallis Mayor Helen Berg 30,we can provide certainty and ensure that our schools stay Monroe Mayor Floyd Billings open all year providing continuity and stability in our educational Philomath Mayor Chris Nusbaum programs statewide. Benton County Presiding Judge Janet Schoenhard Holcomb OUR ECONOMY IS RELYING ON IT! Benton County Circuit Court Judge Locke A.Williams The failure of Ballot Measure 30,and subsequent reduction in Benton County Circuit Court Judge Henry R.Dickerson,Jr. state revenues,will only result in fewer jobs for Oregonians, Join us in voting Yes on Measure 30! fewer educational opportunities for students, and a loss of essen- tial services for Oregon's most vulnerable citizens and will tear (This information furnished by Lisa Krause,Benton Yes on 30.) down the quality of life in Oregon that we all cherish.Oregon's This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. schools are the foundation of a local community's economic The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by infrastructure; by throwing those very schools into turmoil,we are the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth going a long way toward destroying the viable economic base of of any statement made in the argument. nearly every local community in the state. OUR STUDENTS DESERVE BETTER! , rguili 0 1611111 Favor:!, The opponents of Measure 30 would save money by stripping our education system of the standards that have made Oregon's The Human Services Coalition of Oregon students some of the highest achievers in the world. Do we Asks You to Vote'YES'on Measure 30 really want that?Do we really want to provide a third-rate educa- tion for our children?The bipartisan balanced budget plan,of Support Stable Communities which Measure 30 is the hinge,ensures for the immediate future Our communities need stable services for those in need. Foster that we don't leave our students behind. homes for abused children,food pantries and soup kitchens Can we ensure funding for our schools? for the hungry, in-home services for the elderly and disabled, Can we begin to pull our economy forward? primary health care clinics, mental health and chemical depen- Can we provide a n to class education to our students? deny services,shelters for the homeless and safe child care YES WE CAN! for children of the working poor are the kind of services our organizations provide. On behalf of the 20,000 members of the Oregon School Support Oregon's Safety Net Employees Association, I am asking you to vote The Human Services Coalition of Oregon includes hundreds of YES ON BALLOT MEASURE 30. human services providers,associations,county agencies and Merlene Martin,President of the Oregon School individuals that have joined together to ensure the very basic Employees Association needs of Oregon's poorest and most vulnerable residents will be (This information furnished by Merlene Martin, President,Oregon school met.This work,is accomplished in partnership with the State of Employees Association.) Oregon—a partnership we can uphold by supporting Measure — 30.In these times of economic reversals,organizations like ours This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. are stretched to the limit. More Oregonians are in poverty. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by The time has come for all of us to provide much needed help. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Measure 30 is a temporary remedy that will bridge the gap while of any statement made in the argument. our economy and our state heal. Support Measure 30 Argi l f r A majority of us will be paying just pennies a day to sustain our most essential services.We can make a crucial investment Ballot Measure 30 in our communities.To do otherwise will be more costly in both A Yes Vote for Oregon's Future human and fiscal terms. Measure 30 makes a short-term com- munity investment with long-term benefits. The Association of Oregon Faculties and its members on the Measure 30 Allows Us to Do the Right Thing in the Right Way campuses of the Oregon University System urge Oregonians to Please vote'YES'on Measure 30 support Ballot Measure 30. Jacqueline Zimmer,Co-Chair Our state's future depends on how well we educate our young Oregon Assoc.of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities people. In the 21st century, how our public higher education system meets the needs of its students will be critical to ensuring Martin Taylor,Co-Chair that our future leaders are prepared and stay at home in Oregon. Oregon Nurses Association If Ballot Measure 30 is rejected,damaging budget cuts will For a full listing of HSCO membership, please go to result that could cripple Oregon's education system. For our www.oreaonhsco.ora for a complete coalition list. public universities,the only response will be to reduce quality or, once again, raise tuition. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 28 1 Measure 30 Arguments We cannot allow quality to suffer.Cuts to faculty and staff positions will mean fewer academic programs and the over- Airgim#'1oN'�tin "ii vo „ , h crowding that exists will only get worse.Oregon's public universities have to stay competitive with their counterparts in Treating Alcohol and Drug Abuse other states or we will experience a"brain drain"of students is a Smart Investment and faculty. Yes on 30! Our students cannot afford any more tuition hikes. It is already In communities from Klamath Falls to Roseburg to Baker City, too expensive for many Oregon students to attend their state Oregon's Community alcohol and drug abuse treatment pro- universities. grams are working to help Oregonians rebuild lives and families Measure 30 is a carefully crafted,balanced and bipartisan devastated by addiction. solution to the severe funding problems that the 2003 Legislature A'Yes'vote on Measure 30 will help bring down faced.The$2 billion shortfall that existed for the 2003—2005 health care costs biennium was real and needed a real solution. Measure 30 fits Untreated alcohol and drug addiction drives up the cost of that requirement.It imposes a temporary increase on income medical services and health care for all of us.Addiction taxpayers,both individuals and businesses,and uses the revenue to fund essential services. treatment is one of the most cost-effective and efficient tools we have for bringing down heath care costs.Measure 30 is It's time for Oregonians to put our best foot forward. If we truly fiscally responsible and makes sure;that Oregonians receive want this state to prosper and provide the quality of life we say needed care. we desire,then we need to support essential government A'Yes'vote on Measure 30 will help Oregonians services.Voting for Measure 30 is your chance to do just that. become productive citizens (This information furnished by Rick Troxel,Association of Oregon With proper treatment,many addicts can dramatically change Faculties.) their lives and become contributing members of our society. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Many former addicts have rebuilt their lives and become valued The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by members of their communities.Together we can get people the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth back to work and contributing to our,economy. of any statement made in the argument. A'Yes'vote on Measure 30 protects healthcare for thousands of Oregonians > Without the passage of Measure 30,up to 85.000 Oregonians Keep Oregon's Children Safe! could lose their health coverage.Oregon's bi-partisan balanced Vote Yes n' Measure Sa budget protects the health care that is essential to the well being of thousands of low-income Oregonians and their families. Preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect is one of . A'Yes'vote on Measure 30 helps reduce child the most important things we do as a community. abuse and crime rates Every day,we work on the front lines to ensure vulnerable When addicts receive'the treatment and help they need to children get the care and services they need. Now,we are become productive citizens, it means fewer people committing asking for your help to make sure this important work continues. crimes and fewer families devastated by addiction.Qhk All you have to do is vote YES for Measure 30. abuse and neglect rates go down and children in foster care Measure 30 provides stability to programs dedicated to keeping can go home to safe and self-sufficient families. children safe—programs with a proven track record of success. As small businesses,as your neighbors,as people commit- We work to stabilize children and families in crisis,support ted to helping people who are working to help themselves— parents through education and connect families to needed The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Association of services.We make sure every child has a safe, nurturing home. Oregon urges your support of Measure 30 and this respon- Please use our vote to support sible,balanced budget plan. y pport the safety of Oregon's children. Vote Yes on Measure 30. Please vote YES.Thank you. (This information furnished by Rick Treleaven,Alcohol and Drug Abuse CASA for Children of Klamath County Program Association of Oregon.) Children First for Oregon This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Douglas CARES The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Barbara Eels,Child Advocacy Center Coordinator the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Family Building Blocks of any statement made in the argument. Family Development Center,Douglas County Relief Nursery Family Relief Nursery,Cottage Grove Klamath Youth Development Center ArOli111 1 @Iii%11 FIAVCW, Mt.Star Family Relief Nursery,Bend Portland Relief Nursery MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES URGE A Relief Nursery, Inc.(Lane County) YES VOTE ON MEASURE 30 (This information furnished by Beth Kapsch, Children First for Oregon.) Mental health advocates and the Mental Health Matters This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Campaign urge your'Yes'Vote on Measure 30.This The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by bi-partisan, balanced budget plan will ensure funding for basic the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth mental health and addiction services and provide treatment of any statement made in the argument. and necessary medications to thousands of mentally ill Oregonians. Measure 30 Protects Critical Mental Health Services If Measure 30 is defeated thousands of Oregonians will lose services through cuts in areas including: • Medically needy coverage for mental health prescriptions Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet Statewide Measures continued 4 Measure 30 Arguments 129 • OHP mental health and alcohol and drug treatment Inclusion,Inc. • General Assistance for persons with serious mental illness Integrity Rehabilitation, Inc. Day treatment for children and adolescents Lane Independent Living Alliance • Supported employment to assist in recovery. Mckenzie Personnel Systems Without these critical services, many with serious mental condi- OESCO Lions are abandoned and left on their own often nding� in the Oregon Cross-Disability Coalition emergency room.the hospital or in jail. Oregon Rehabilitation Association , Oregon Technical Assistance Corp Measure 30 Ensures People with Mental Illness Pathway Enterprises, Inc. Get Treatment Self-Determination Resources,Inc. United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon and S.W.Washington, Inc. Just as those suffering from mental illness need stability and Kathryn Weit certainty in their lives,our state budget and vital public services need economic certainty and stability.That is why the Mental (This information furnished by Tim Kral,Developmental Disabilities Health Matters Campaign urges your'Yes'vote on Measure 30. Coalition and Cross-Disability Coalition.) Mental Health Matters This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS,251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Steve Weiss, Board President the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Mental Health Association of Oregon of any statement made in the argument. Stephen Loaiza,Executive Director NAMI-Oregon AMU s Leslie Ford, President/CEO Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL OREGON Robert Joondeph, Executive Director SUPPORT MEASURE 30 Oregon Advocacy Center YES FOR SCHOOLS James Davis, Executive Director "Bend LaPine schools have already trimmed 10%from the Coalition for Responsible Treatment budget in the past four years. If this balanced budget plan fails, we will be forced to cut another 11%.That equals 27 school Maureen Breckenridge, Executive Director days,or 180 employees or nine more students per class. Oregon Family Support Network, Inc. That's$9 million that won't come to our community and won't be spent locally. Please vote yes to protect our schools and our (This information furnished by Joe Coss,Mental Health Matters community." Campaign.) Gary Bruner,retired teacher,Bend This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. YES FOR SENIORS The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by "50,000 Oregonians,including many seniors,could lose access the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth to the Oregon Health Plan,increasing health insurance of any statement made in the argument. premiums for everyone else. Prescription drug coverage could disappear for thousands of seniors who can't otherwise afford AM'gtMM1�Mlf } lyo�r, their life-saving medicine-And we'll see more cuts to programs like Oregon Project Independence,which helps seniors stay Oregonians with disabilities urge a independent, healthy,and in their homes. Please vote yes to Yes vote on Measure 30. protect Oregon's seniors." Robert Slawson,senior advocate, Bend They are some of Oregon's most vulnerable citizens.Their ES FOR A SAFE COMMUNITY cost-effective services allow them to lead productive lives in our YES the balanced budget is repealed,our local community communities. 9 P y corrections office will lose almost$6 million,forcing the potential Oregon closed its state institutions;no longer do we segregate lay-off of probation staff. Forensic services will cut staff,delaying people because of their disabilities. If community services are evidence tests and possibly causing dismissals or reversals. now cut,where will people with disabilities go? Once again,we'll get no new prosecutors for our increased These services allow people to lead lives that are safe and ful- caseload,which means more criminals on the streets because filling and to be contributing members of their communities. we can't keep up with the cases. Please vote yes for a safer These services are far less costly than state institutions,but community." they need public support. Mike Dugan, Deschutes County District Attorney Please don't gamble with their lives.Don't wreck this balanced YES FOR CENTRAL OREGON'S ECONOMY budget.The smoke and mirror tricks of outsiders will not replace "Oregon's rural economy and local small businesses have been a budget that was the best compromise our legislators could deeply hurt by the economic uncertainty of the past few years. agree upon. The balanced budget in Measure 30 brings back stability to our economy, our schools,and our communities.$2-$3 is a small We are people with disabilities,families,advocates,and amount to support young,old and ill citizens of our community. community care providers,and we urge you to vote YES Let's look forward and concentrate on solutions. Please vote on this essential Measure. yes to preserve Central Oregon's economy." Albertina Kerr Centers Alan Unger,Redmond Mayor The Arc of Oregon VOTE YES FOR OUR OREGON Brain Injury Association of Oregon Columbia Gorge Center (This information furnished by Renee Davidson,Central Oregonians for Community Access Services, Inc. Measure 30.) Community Providers Association of Oregon This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Janine Delaunay The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Family Action Coalition Team the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Full Access Brokerage Board of Directors of any statement made in the argument. Galt Foundation Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet Statewide Measures continued 4 30 1 Measure 30 Arguments budget plan. Measure 30.Why are we supportive? Because we believe all children in Oregon deserve a full school year, decent class sizes, and quality teachers. LANE COUNTY"YES"ON MEASURE 30 And without Measure 30,classrooms around the state— Here's what people in Lane County are saying about why you from kindergarten through high school—will lose.more should vote"YES"on Measure 30. than$400 million in funding.For many school districts,that "YES"FOR THE ECONOMY means cutting days and even weeks off of the school year. "To attract and retain good businesses,we must adequately fund For example,Coos Bay would have to cut 15 days this school schools and other public services.Measure 30 is a hard-won, year alone. imperfect,necessary compromise;if it fails we'll be right back in Faced with such a loss of revenue,many more school districts crisis and sending precisely the wrong message about doing will be forced to make choices:shorten the school year,lose business in Oregon." essential programs,lay off more teachers, or increase class -Jenny Ulum, small business owner and past Chamber of sizes yet again.And that's on top of the 1000 Oregon teachers Commerce leader who have already lost their jobs. "YES"FOR SCHOOLS Remember,job growth in Oregon depends on a stable education "Each of us lives in a local school district.We care about the system. Measure 30 means certainty for schools.Good schools success of our local school children.With Measure 30's mean a skilled workforce.And a skilled workforce is what busi- short-term revenue,your local school district can avoid further nesses look for when deciding whether or not to come here,stay harmful setbacks to the precious education of your community's here and create jobs here. children." By passing Measure 30,we promote economic stability AND -Garry E. Weber-Board Chairman Springfield Public protect our vital services—we show that we care about our Schools kids,our seniors, and our vulnerable neighbors who need a helping hand. "YES"FOR SENIORS Now is the time for us to do the right thing,. "The health, safety and independence of senior and disabled Please,join us in voting YES on Measure 30. Oregonians are at stake.Without this temporary tax,cost effective programs providing prescription drug coverage and (This information furnished by Scott Bailey,Community.&Parents for essential services for the elderly and disabled, in their homes or Public Schools.) in care facilities,will be cut further." This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. -Rev.John(Jack).Ewing,Retired Minister–Retired The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Assistant Professor of Gerontology the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth -Joella Ewing–Gerontology Specialist(Issues of Aging) of any statement made in the argument. "YES"FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE AND DISABLED "Voting'Yes'will offer renewed hope and greater self-reliance for Argument Ih FavOr' people with severe mental illnesses by restoring Oregon Health Plan benefits for medications and mental health services, HOPE(Help Out Public Education)urges a thereby reducing the need for emergency room services and YES Vote on Measure 301 in-patient care." Help Out Public Education(HOPE), a grassroots group created -Susan A. Ban, Director, ShelterCare, Eugene by parents to help solve the funding crisis for schools in -Mary Alice Brown, Director, Laurel Hill Center Multnomah County, urges your`Yes'vote on Measure 30. "YES"FOR CHILDREN We believe that strong public schools are the cornerstone of "Measure 30 gives you the opportunity to secure our children's strong communities and a strong economy.Strong schools future.Their safety and learning depends on you.Our future attract new businesses to our region.Strong schools ensure that depends on them. Vote yes because you can be a part of creat- our property values stay high. Strong schools create a work force ing success for Oregon's children and Oregon's future." that can respond to the increasing demands that our kids will -Jean Phelps, Executive Director, Relief Nursery, Inc face as they grow up and inherit the responsibilities of leading Oregon.Strong schools reflect what kind of state we are--a "YES"ON MEASURE 30 FOR LANE COUNTY state full of people who care about our kids and value public "YES"FOR OUR OREGON education. (This information furnished by Daniel E. H.Bryant,Lane Yes on 30.) All across Oregon.schools stand to lose more than any This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. other public service if Measure 30 fails.As a matter of fact. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by our schools will lose more than$400 million dollars if we the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth don't support Measure 30. of any statement made in the argument. If Measure 30 fails,our children will feel the consequences. School years will be shortened.Teachers will be laid off. Programs will be eliminated.Achievement will suffer. Families will leave.The economy will endure greater setbacks than it already has.And we will be left to answer to our kids about why we let Parents and Educators Support Measure 30 this happen. Community&Parents for Public Schools(CPPS)and the A"Yes"vote on Measure 30 is a realistic and responsible way Portland Schools Alliance ask you to vote YES on Measure 30. to invest in our economic recovery by investing in our schools We are grassroots organizations working to improve education and our children. Measure 30 also goes a long way toward for Oregon's children. Last May we all worked to protect our restoring economic stability and fairness;those who earn less schools in Portland and Multnomah County.Why?Because we pay less, believe that our children deserve a decent education and Measure 30 is an investment in our economy and our schools that our economic recovery depends on a stable education that we can't afford NOT to make. Please vote YES on system. Measure 30. This February.we are suRRorting the bi-partisan balanced Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet i Statewide Measures continued-> Measure 30 Arguments 131 Support Measure 30: Help Ensure Strong Schools and a Strong Economy A1" Ill�1` "11 F�VOI" (This information furnished by Nancy Hamilton,Help Out Public Education; The American Association of HOPE.) University Women of Oregon Thts space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Urges a Yes vote on Measure 30 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Oregon is at a crossroads.We can bring stability and certainty of any statement made in the argument. to our communities with a"Yes"vote,or we can mortgage our very future with a"No"vote by rejecting Oregon's bi-partisan balanced budget plan.. AroMont in..FAI! Will my child have 58 students in her algebra class? "Chris"is the best reason to vote YES on Measure 30. Will my neighbor,a probation officer, have a job? Chris is in his 40's and has had profound disabilities all his life. Will our smaller communities unravel because we lack He cannot walk or,without assistance from caregivers, perform services to keep our seniors in their homes? daily tasks we take for granted such as dressing, bathing and eating. Which road will we choose In spite of these challenges,Chris lives in the community and Oregon should pass Measure 30 because: works each day,operating specially adapted equipment to shred > Oregon businesses, local communities and schools need sensitive documents. Because of his job through a nonprofit the assurance that a balanced budget brings in order to community program,his wages help pay for part of his twenty- provide jobs and jump-start Oregon's economy. four hour care. > Oregonians'prosperity and future success depends on a Chris enjoys his work and is proud of his paycheck. He enjoys secure budget plan to ensure our state's future and make many other activities,such as church,shopping and movies,all sure Oregon stays,"Our Oregon"-the place we are proud activities that require the support of caregivers. to call home! The salaries of Chris'hardworking caregivers come from the > Oregonians simply cannot mortgage our children's future state budget.Their wages are low,but the work they do to and our families'future on the flawed"borrow and spend" support Chris and others like him is essential. policies of those opposed to Measure 30. Helping to care for Chris is some of the most important work Balanced.Responsible and Fair: our state does. He used to live at Fairview,where his care cost That's the Measure 30 ARproach far more than it does now,but his community care will always be necessary. Vote YES: Those who"make less,pay less."Measure 30 is balanced;those who are lower income pay a Measure 30 will cost the average Oregonian less than 75 cents a lower amount. For an average family it means week,but it will help continue the care that Chris and others like about$24-$36 a year more in taxes. him with disabilities desperately need. Vote YES: Profitable large corporations who currently pay Please vote yes on Measure 30. only$10 per year in taxes will see their minimum For Chris. tax raised to a responsible amount and unneces- sary corporate tax loopholes will finally come to Oregon Advocacy Center an end. Alternative Services Oregon, Inc. Chamberlin House, Inc. Vote YES: Smokers will continue to help pay their fair portion Coast Rehabilitation Services of tobacco-related healthcare costs by maintaining Community Services, Inc. the 10-cent cigarette tax enacted in 1993. Eastco Diversified Services Please Join Us, Eastern Oregon Support Services Brokerage Good Shepherd Communities The American Association of Horizon Project,Inc. University Women of Oregon, Independent Environments, Inc. Living Opportunities, Inc. in Voting YES on Measure 30 Mt.Angel Training Center& Residential Services Don't Forget--Mail your ballot by Friday,January.30 or New Day Enterprises, Inc. hand-deliver it to a ballot drop box before 8:00 p.m.on Opportunity Foundation Central Oregon Tuesday, February 3. Oregon Supported Living Program Partnerships in Community Living, Inc. (This information furnished by Margene Rideout,President, The American Pearl Buck Center Incorporated Association of University Women of Oregon.) Port City Development Center' This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. RAP The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Riverside Training Centers,Inc. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Shangri-La Corporation of any statement made in the argument. Step Forward Enterprises Southern Oregon Regional Brokerage Umpqua Homes for the Handicapped, Inca Willamette Valley Rehabilitation Center,Inc. Rick Venturi Vote YES to preserve public safety ty and justice (This information furnished by Tim Kral,Oregon Rehabilitation Ballot Measure 30 will provide Oregon's public safety and justice Association.) system with enough funding to process criminal and civil cases This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. in a timely manner. if Measure 30 fails,the courts and public Safety will suffer. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Remember the revolving door at the courthouse for of any statement made in the argument burglars,car thieves,identify theft operators, shoplifters and Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 321 Measure 30 Arguments consumer fraud perpetrators?The revolving door will be (This information furnished by Kris Kain,President,Oregon Education back if Measure 30 fails. Association.) • Small claims,probate,non-violent misdemeanors and This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. similar matters will not be handled in timely fashion—or The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by possibly not at all. the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. • Courts will probably be closed on Fridays. Don't tie the hands of the police, DAs and judges. Don't make �Cgu �nt Illl Fayp� victims of many crimes suffer with no reasonable protection. Please,VOTE YES for public safety. Yes for Seniors Yes on Ballot Measure 30 Please, VOTE YES for a working justice system. As seniors advocates and Iona-term care providers William G.Carter,Medford we support the bipartisan,balanced budget plan President,Oregon State Bar enacted by the legislature. Past Presidents,Oregon State Bar: Seniors,their families and caregivers have struggled as services. Charlie Williamson, Portland have been reduced over the last two years. Angel Lopez, Portland Edwin A.Hamden, Portland Older Oregonians have worked hard all of their lives and greatly Lawrence B.Flew,Pendleton contributed to making our state and communities the places we Mark Johnson, Portland o all call home.They deserve to have Oregon keep its promises to Kevin Strever,Newport ahem. Jeff Carter,Salem In the next thirty years,Oregon will undergo an unprecedented Dennis C. Karnopp,Bend "aging"of our population.The number of Oregonians 65 years of Judy D. Henry,Salem age and older is expected to more than double by 2030—making (This information furnished by Charles R. Williamson.) up 20%of the population. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. NOW IS THE TIME to be building and sustaining our system of The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by care for older Oregonians--there is simper no other choice. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth A Yes Vote:Assists seniors and the disabled stay of any statement made in the argument. independent and healthy;in their own homes with their care givers through the provision of community-based services A!`gutlttt fit! FaYfp! A Yes Vote:Helps keep 85,000 people--including many seniors--on the Oregon Health Plan,which provides Vote YES to Help Oregon's Community Colleges healthcare funding for those who cannot afford it. If they Make Students'Dreams of Higher Education a Reality go without, health insurance premiums will increase for It's no secret that Oregon has been through a grueling two years all of us. of recession.Our community colleges are working hard to help A Yes Vote:Saves prescription drug coverage for Oregon families through job losses by retraining workers and by thousands of seniors who can't otherwise afford their offering hope for a better life to thousands of students across the life-saving medicine. state. • A Yes Vote:Secures funding for assisted living and Oregon's 17 community colleges are doing all this with drastically residential care facilities,providing services for seniors reduced budgets. needing help with daily-living activities If voters reject the Legislature's bipartisan,balanced-budget plan, A Yes Vote: Prevents more cuts to programs like Oregon another$7-10 million will be cut from Oregon's community Project Independence,which help seniors remain self- colleges.This comes on the heels of a 6 percent cut made last sufficient, healthy and home-based. year. In order to cope,community colleges will have to raise tuition again.Tuition is already 30%higher than it was only five Please Join Us in Voting YES on Measure 30: years ago.A community college degree costs about$21,000–if Save Oregon Seniors Coalition it goes higher, many students will see their hopes of obtaining a college education dashed. (This information furnished by Jim Davis,Ed.D.,Save Oregon Seniors.) Measure 30 is worth the investment in Oregon's future. It will 'This space purchased for$509 in accordance with ORS 251.255. provide necessary,temporary funding to keep vital services The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by afloat until the economy recovers.Without it,students will face the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth fewer courses, higher costs,increasing competition for financial of any statement made in the argument. aid,and more delays on the path to graduation and jobs–if they can still afford to attend school at all. ACgi i@Cl�;In Favor . Help community colleges keep our doors open and our education programs strong.Support the balanced budget plan in Measure Help Oregonians Quit Smoking&Prevent Kids from Starting 30 so that all Oregonians may develop the skills they need for Vote YES on Measure 30 the jobs of our changing economy. Stabilize the Quit Line Vote YES on Measure 30. In 1997,Oregonians voted to raise cigarette taxes to fund Pamela S. Shields,Chair, Mt. Hood Community College the Tobacco Quit Line as part of the Tobacco Prevention and Business Dept.and President,Oregon Education Association Education Program. Community College UniSery Council The Quit Line helps thousands of Oregonians quit tobacco Debbi Covert, President,American Federation of Teachers- each year.Quitting smoking lowers the risk,and cost,of Oregon heart attacks,cancer,premature birth,asthma,and countless other diseases. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet j Statewide Measures continued i Measure 30 Arguments. 133 • Last spring,budget cuts unplugged the Oult tine.The that chance. bi-partisan balanced budget restored this cost-effective tool. Public education creates ogoortunity for all Oregonians • Measure 30 will ensure that Oregonians who want to quit AYES VOTE FOR MEASURE 30 will we Oregon school smoking can get help. g' g children and their families the certainty needed to assure a Contain Costs for Businesses and Tmay rs full school year. • Tobacco use costs Oregonians$1.5 billion per year in A YES VOTE FOR MEASURE 30 guarantees students the healthcare costs and lost productivity. opportunity to finish classes in reading, math,science and social studies in manageable class sizes with teachers • Every$1 Oregon spends on tobacco prevention saves they know. taxpayers$33. AYES VOTE FOR MEASURE 30 means Oregon's children • Measure 30 will ensure stability for tobacco prevention, will continue their preparation to become skilled leaders reducing tobacco-related disease and their healthcare in any profession or trade they choose and that a job will be for tax available in Oregon. costs.This will save mone y payers and businesses, who foot the bill for preventable tobacco-related illness. Stability for ourschools means Maintain Oregon's Cigarette Tax& Prevent Youth from ILrosRerity for all Oregonians Smoking Please Vote"YES" • Measure 30 renews a 10 cent cigarette surtax that has been Jim Knapp in effect since 1993. If the measure fails,the tax will end President, Oregon Elementary School Principals Association and Oregon would be the first state in a decade to lower Jim Jamieson Its cigarette tax. President, Oregon Association of Secondary School • A high cigarette price has been shown to be one of the best Administrators ways to keep youth from smoking.Lowering Oregon's Steve Swisher cigarette tax will make it cheaRer for youth to get cigarettes. President,Oregon Association of School Executives The following members of the Tobacco-Free Coalition of (Superintendents) Oregon urge you to invest in Oregon's health by voting Mickey Odin YES for Measure 30: President, Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Providence Health System Carolyn Ortman Dr. Peter Kohler,Chair,Make It Your Business President, Oregon School Boards Association Advisory Committee Lynn-Marie Crider,Oregon AFL-CIO (This information furnished by Chuck Bennett,Director of Government American Cancer Society Relations,Confederation of Oregon School Administrators;Confederation American Heart Association of Oregon School Administrators,Oregon Association of Secondary American Lung Association of Oregon School Administrators,Oregon Elementary School Principals Association, Benton County Tobacco-Free Coalifion Oregon Association of School Executives,Oregon Association of Central Marion County Tobacco Prevention Coalition Office Administrators.) Tobacco-Free Alliance of Deschutes County This space purchased for$500 fn accordance with ORS 251.255. Tobacco-Free Coalition of Clatsop County The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Tri-County Tobacco-Free Coalition the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Yamhill County Tobacco Prevention Coalition of any statement made in the argument. (This information furnished by Don Austin,M.D.;Chair, Tobacco Free �W Coalition of Oregon.) In IFa4tilM This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Please join us in voting YES on Measure 3 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by 0 the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Measure 30 brings stability and certainty to our economy of any statement made in the argument. and to the vital public services that all Oregonians value. That's why we join together in support of Measure 30... For Our Oregon. �77 77 AARP NOTHING IN OREGON HAS GREATER IMPACT ON OUR AAUW ECONOMY THAN PUBLIC EDUCATION. Advocacy Coalition for Seniors and People With Disabilities Public education is Oregon's economic engine AFSCME Council 75 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Association of Oregon • In this era of high unemployment,we must attract business Alzheimer's Association of Oregon and create jobs.Supporting Oregon's education system American Cancer Society is a good strategy for economic development. American Federation of Teachers-Oregon • Businesses large and small choose to move to states with a American Heart Association strong and stable education system—business owners and American Jewish Committee,Oregon Chapter mangers have their own children to educate. I Basic Rights Oregon • Skilled workers are fundamental to any business'decision Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare to locate in a state. Children First for Oregon • Oregon competes with 49 other states when we try to Citizens'Alliance for Responsible Education attract new businesses and industries or keep the ones we Coalition of Community Health Clinics have.Massive cuts in education put us at a disadvantage. Common Cause Oregon • In most of Oregon,public education is the largest single Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Rho State employer in the community. If education is cut the impact is Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon felt all along Main Street. Elders in Action Commission • Investment In education yields economic growth for Family Action Coalition Team Oregon.A"YES"vote on this measure will give our children FamilyCare, Inc. Health Care Safety Net Coalition Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 341 Measure 30 Arguments Help Out Public Education(HOPE) Islamic Society of Greater Portland Argument i The League of Women Voters of Oregon Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Oregon NO,NO,800,000,000 TIMES The Mental Health Matters Campaign NO NO NONO Multnomah County Democratic Party NONO NO NO NO National Alliance for the Mentally III of Oregon NO NO NO NO NO National Association of Social Workers,Oregon Chapter NO NO NO NO NO Oregon Action NO NO NO NO NO Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans NO NO NO NO NO Oregon Alliance of Senior and Health Services NO NONO NO NO Oregon Association for Retired Citizens NO NO NONO Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities Oregon Association of Retired&Senior Volunteer Programs A"NO"vote on ballot measure#30 will force our Legislators Oregon Consumer League and Governor to cut waste and unnecessary programs.They do Oregon Education Association not want to do that.We,the people,must provide the resolve. Oregon Food Bank A"NO"vote says that the$800,000,000 this tax increase Oregonians for Health Security Oregon Health Action Campaign would raise is better spent by the people themselves.The private Oregon Primary Care Association sector marketplace has internal decision making mechanisms Oregon PTA that build the strongest economy. Inefficient bureaucracies on the Oregon Rehabilitation Association other hand,tend toward tow quality services and high costs. Oregon School Employees Association A"NO"vote is a vote for liberty. Bigger government crowds Oregon State Fire Fighters Council into our personal lives diminishing our freedom.A"NO"vote Outside In informs state government regarding its proper limits. Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Paloma Clothing During the 1990's Oregon government grew at double digit Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon annual rates.Now, however,is the time for some housecleaning. Portland Chapter of the Older Women's League Vote"NO"if you want that house cleaning to be done. Portland Gray Panthers (This information furnished by Bob Ekstrom,Constitution Party of Oregon.) Rural Organizing Project Save Oregon Seniors This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. SEIU Local 503,OPEU The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Stand for Children the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Tobacco Free Coalition of Oregon of any statement made in the argument. United Seniors of Oregon United Way of Columbia-Willamette Agency Association Argumont in I pp"IbOn Women's Rights Coalition (This information furnished by Morgan Allen,Yes on 30 for Our Oregon.) LIBERTARIANS SAY This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. VOTE"NO"ON MEASURE 30 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Higher Taxes and Caring are Not the Same the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Some say that if you don't support higher taxes,you don't care about people.They're wrong.Sometimes,opposing taxes is compassionate.By voting"NO"Measure 30, you can: e Help Struggling Families Most of Oregon remains in a severe economic recession and thousands of families are just scraping by. Even$150-200 in new taxes represents a dozen bags of groceries,ten tanks of gas or a medical bill. Measure 30 would only add stress to their lives. e Protect and Create Jobs Taxes are already driving jobs out of Oregon.Measure 30 would drive jobs out even faster while crippling new invest- ment and job creation. Unemployed workers need hope and opportunity,but raising taxes during a recession destroys both. e Preserve Public Services Did you know that 11 of 13 state agencies have no internal auditing function to protect$12 billion of our money?Despite what you hear,waste is everywhere.Unless we stop the bleeding, critical programs like K-12 education will struggle no matter how much money we give them. Measure 30 would let legislators off the hook,promising a bigger mess for us to fix later. In November the Libertarian Party offered a better plan-one that would fix Oregon's budget problems while raising billions by selling SAIF, a state-owned piece of corporate welfare.Other organizations have offered plans as well.Instead of hurting people with taxes,we can help them with plans like ours. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet j Statewide Measures continued 4 Measure 30 Arguments 135 Republican and Democratic legislators supporting Measure 30 vt P.,Wu m , are out of touch with the average person.They're preserving their power at your expense by pandering to powerful special _ ,.. interests.They want to pull at your heart strings,but don't let It's Not Fair to Senior Citizens! them. If you want to cast a compassionate ballot,vote"NO" on Measure 30. We urge you to vote no on Measure 30 and protect Oregon's seniors! CHECK OUT OUR PLAN Fifty years ago, I volunteered for active military service to protect 800-829-1992 1260 SW Farmington wwwJpor Road,rg freedom in this Country. Now, I am living on a minimal,fixed, 12602 rt F Road retirement income.Like most senior citizens, I will not have the Beaverton,Oregon 97005 additional funds to pay if Measure 30 passes. (This information furnished by Richard P. Burke, Executive Director Unlike government, I can't"wave a magic wand"and increase Libertarian Party of Oregon.) my retirement income. Nor,can I buy things that are"nice" This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. to have, but more than my budget allows. If the Measure passes, The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by I will have to make hard decisions about which necessary the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth expenses to cut in order to pay additional taxes. of any statement made in the argument. Oregon's seniors have given a great deal to the state throughout years of service and dedication. Instead of looking out for ht.tp�ltlsi# �n seniors,when government lacked the courage to make tough decisions and balance the budget,they leapt at the notion Jobs,Not More Taxes.No on Measure 30! of raising taxes.And it is senior citizens that will be hit most Measure 30 repeals Oregon's largest tax increase passed by the drastically! legislature last August.$1.1 billion in new taxes:seven new Politicians talk about wanting to protect seniors and wanting taxes on Oregon individuals,families, businesses,and seniors. to help care for them.This is the exact opposite of what this plan Oregonians now have the power to say no. would do.The proposed taxes target seniors in many ways, forcing them into paying tens of millions of dollars they simply Oregon Needs to Economic Development to cannot afford: Create New Tax Revenues • Increased income taxes While ranking highest in the nation in unemployment,Oregon's The reduction(or,worse,elimination)of medical deduction legislators and Governor chose added burden by passing these capabilities outrageous taxes. Many large employers have left the state A reduction in the discount seniors would receive for paying due to our harsh business climate.The way to solve Oregon's property taxes early economic problems is removing costly barriers to job expansion, helping businesses succeed. These taxes are not aimed at caring for Oregon's vulnerable; they are aimed at ways to bleed Oregonians--especially seniors-- Kulongoski Grants Pay Raises to Some of more and more of their limited resources to fund a government While Pushing for New Taxes that cannot control spending!Over-taxing senior citizens living on The governor authorized new pay raises for some employees fixed incomes is not an idea we should employ, nor a trap we while stumping for this record tax package.The governor,at his should fall into. inauguration,promised no new taxes and vowed to"find other Again,please vote no on measure 30 and protect Oregon's ways."A few months later, he now leads the charge for the senior citizens! record$1.1 billion in new taxes on families,businesses and seniors. David and Catherine Dehlin,Keizer Legislature Passed Record Tax Increases While Passing (This information furnished by David J.Dehfin and Catherine Dehlin.) Bonding for a Major League Stadium In Portland This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. While passing the largest tax increase in the history of Oregon, The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by they passed a bill to create funds for a new Major League the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth baseball stadium in Portland.This shows just how out of touch of any statement made in the argument. many legislators and the governor are! Not a Single Public Hearing Held lltgr�ni�tR#. Not only did legislators and the governor pass these taxes,they Oregon Needs Jobs,Not new Taxes did it without a single public hearing. Now is our time for a public hearing by ballot! Vote No on Measure 30 the$1.2 billion tax increase. Oregonians Submit Record Signatures to Oregon's economy is in trouble,and a tax hike will make Repeal Legislature's Tax things worse.Study after study has shown that tax hikes slow 147,000 signatures were collected in just 90 days.Some are economic growth,leading to fewer jobs.Workers across the reporting that the package has little support from the public;this state are already losing jobs because tax hikes and bad policies is simply not true. Oregonians throughout the state know that encourage businesses to move.Oregon has the highest unem- now is not the time for more taxes. ployment rate in the country,and cannot afford to lose more jobs. Jobs,Not More Taxes.NO on 30! The state's budget crisis is a spending problem,not a revenue problem.The politicians in Salem would have you believe that (This information furnished by Angela Wilhelms, Campaign Manager, they need more money in order provide important state services. Taxpayer Defense Fund.) What they do not mention is that between 1989 and 2003 This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.this general fund budget increased an astonishing 151 per The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by cent. Under the leadership of former Gov. Kitzhaber,spending in the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Oregon grew faster than in any other state.The tax hike cur- rently being proposed would cement these wasteful indulgences of any statement made in the argument. permanently into Oregon's budget,meaning more expensive government for generations to come.Now is the time end the Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 36 1 Measure 30 Arguments spending spree of the 1990s by voting NO ON 30. When divided among the roughly 1.3 million households in � e ' ka , Oregon,the$1.2 billion tax hike costs about$825 more in taxes No new taxes!That was the voters'clear message when we per household. defeated Measure 28 last January.Astoundingly,the legislature Measure 30 increase taxes on almost everyone,and is partic- has ignored us and created an even bigger tax increase!So we ularly hard on Oregon's seniors. It increases property taxes must say NO again. and eliminates medical deductions,harshly penalizing seniors As before,tax proponents make dire predictions about impend- and those on fixed incomes. Measure 30 raises income taxes, ing collapse of government services.But this$800 million tax cutting into the paychecks of everyone who still has a job—and amounts to only 2%of the state's$37 billion budget.That there will be fewer of those if the tax hike succeeds. Measure 30 amount is too small to compromise essential services.It hardly raises a slew of business taxes, which will scare away more justifies the hysterical rhetoric some tax proponents use. jobs,enforcing Oregon's title as the home of the highest unem- ployment in the nation. The state's all funds biennial budgets for the past decade show a Our politicians must take responsibility for wasteful spending, pattern of excessive growth.The totals: not asking for even more money from hard-working men and 1993/95 $18.9 billion; women in our state. 1995/97 $22.5 billion; VOTE NO ON MEASURE 30 and save Oregon's economy. 1997/99 $26.7 billion; g y 1999/01 $29.3 billion; (This information furnished by Russ Walker,Oregon Director,Oregon 2001/03 $34.6 billion; Citizens For A Sound Economy PAC.) 2003/05 $37.1 billion. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. With the tax increase,the current budget grows by$2.5 billion. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Even without the proposed tax, the budget will still grow by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth $1.7 billion.Defeat of this tax increase won't cut the budget;it of any statement made in the argument. only slows down an excessively large growth rate. During the 1990's economic boom,the state's budget nearly � Q �©in ' doubled. If spending growth since 1993 had been limited to offset inflation and population growth,the 2003/05 budget Vote NO on Measure 301 We must work together to put an end would be$8 billion less than$37.1 billion.The legislature to the disgraceful treatment of Oregon's seniors and the unfair spent every dime of that new revenue.Now when times are tax burden they are being asked to bear. slow,our legislature has no savings,no fiscal discipline,wants new taxes,and won't listen to the people.Our tax system During this time of strong economic pressures,the Oregon doesn't need fixing,The legislature's spending practices need legislature has seen fit to increase a variety of taxes...again. major reform. But not only are they trying to raise taxes on all Oregonians, This tax referendum has symbolic value far greater than just they have unfairly targeted seniors by eliminating or reducing the the$800 million tax.The legislature is planning a special session amount of medical expenses a senior citizen may deduct from in June to restructure Oregon's taxes.You can be sure that his or her taxes. restructure really means large INCREASES in taxes, including a With never-ending increases in our property taxes,income taxes sales tax.Unless we defeat Measure 30 decisively,our legisla- and now this reduction(elimination for some)of medical deduc tors will conclude that Oregonians want more taxes.And that is tions for seniors,it is time to say no!to these heavy burdens. what we will get. Seniors have contributed greatly to Oregon and should not Repeat the message of Measure 28:NO NEW TAXES!Vote NO shoulder this additional burden! Soon,there will be little or no on Measure 30. incentive for Oregon's seniors to stay and live in this great state (This information furnished by David Grappo,Chair,Corvallis Citizens for we have helped to grow. Good Government.) Medical costs are skyrocketing and Oregon's senior citizens This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. deserve the opportunity to help defray those costs through The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by medical deductions.Both raising the age limit and slashing the the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth percentages that can be deducted are terrible schemes designed of any statement made in the argument. at hitting seniors for every tax dollar possible. And seniors or not,taroeting a specific group of f Oregonians ] to bear the weight of a broad-based economic problem is outrageous.Balancing the Oregon state budget on the backs of For the past three years,the biggest issue facing the state of senior citizens is totally unfair and undemocratic. Oregon has been job creation.Oregon's economy has struggled At a time in their lives when we should protect our seniors and more than every other state's,and as a result,Oregon has return to them a fraction of the commitment they have given become the most unemployed state in the nation. to Oregon over the years,the legislature wants to tax them from One of the consequences of the poor economy has been all directions.This is simply wrong!There is not another way reduced tax collections for state government.And while everyday to put it. Oregonians and small businesses have struggled and fought Vote no on Measure 30! their way through a slumping economy,state government has decided it needs a$1 billion bailout courtesy of the Oregon John Martz taxpayer. Sherwood, Oregon In the waning days of the 2003 legislative session,the Oregon (This information furnished by John Manz.) legislature passed a 3-year,$1 billion tax increase. Increased This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. income taxes. Increased property taxes. Increased taxes on The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by small business.The legislature left no tax untouched.So much the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth for job creation. of any statement made in the argument. NFIB/Oregon represents over 12,000 Oregon small businesses. The members of NFIB/Oregon voted overwhelmingly to oppose Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet(Statewide Measures oontinued 4 Measure 30 Arguments 137 this tax increase for two reasons. First,the small business some of the 2000 vacant positions still existing in state owners of Oregon would like to see state government do the government. hard work of living within its means,just like every other Oregon $24 million:The maximum amount identified b auditors on business or,family has had to do.Second,NFIB members Y believe that a tax increase of this magnitude will exact a heavy how much money was misspent by Multnomah County in the toll on the ability of Oregon businesses to grow and create jobs. construction of four buildings. If left alone,Oregon's economy will recover and state govern- $20 million:The amount the state would gain if it would sell off ment will once again have the tax revenues it wants.Already,the the fleet and privatize the state motor pool. last official state revenue forecast(December 2003)showed $10 million:The estimated welfare overpayments every budget that tax collections were once again starting to increase(approx- cycle according to the Federal Government.The problem has imately$70 million).if Oregon's economy can start producing been unresolved since 1996. these results on its own,then there is certainly no need to impose a job-killing tax increase. $8 million:The amount governor(while claiming the state was out of money)handed out in discretionary bonuses to public NFIB believes the best strategy for producing more tax revenue employees. is to leave the private sector alone to create more jobs.To saddle our struggling economy with a$1 billion tax increase is $1.2 million:The amount dedicated for light rail art projects. exactly the wrong approach. There are many ideas to help government balance their budgets Please vote NO on Ballot Measure 30. without new taxes.The politicians could sell unused government properties, increase competition among government services, (This information furnished by J.L. Wilson,NFIB/Oregon.) and open up more timber land for harvesting.One idea,that This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. would save millions,would be to create a state employee health The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by insurance pool to stop skyrocketing health insurance costs. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Oregon also needs a spending limit,like Colorado,so govern- or any statement made in the argument. ment does not grow faster than the citizen's ability to pay. For access to over 100 common sense budget solutions contact us at the � Iit#iot#. Taxpayer Association of Oregon Our politicians in Salem perpetually claim they never have www:oreaonwatchdog.com(503)603-9009 enough money.They regularly tell us that they'll have to cut government to-the-bone because taxpayers are too (This information furnished by Jason Williams, Taxpayer Association of uncompassionate. Oregon Ballot Measure PAC.) Forgive the liberal use of the exclamation points which follow, This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. but the facts do tell a different story. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth 'The US Census Bureau,currently states that Oregon state of any statement made in the argument. & local governments spend more per-capita than 44 other states!!! 'June,2003, USA Today reported that State of Ore gon � � F. , spending has been Increasing at a rate faster than the "Finally,if history is any guide,states that try to respond to growth of population and inflation,combined!!! . slow revenue growth and budget deficits with tax hikes will not November,2003, The Oregon Office of Economic.Analysis, gain tax revenues,they will lose businesses,jobs,and families. shows the state budget has averaged double-digit growth In the last U.S.recession,the states that actually cut taxes to (+13%)over the last 25 years!!! promote economic growth and job creation saw the most rapid Vote No on Ballot Measure 30M return to fiscal and economic health.States cannot tax their way to prosperity;or balanced budgets for that matter.We believe For more eye-opening budget info contact us at the this is the most critical recession survival lesson of all." Taxpayer Association of Oregon "Crises in State Spending:A Guide for State Legislators" www.oreaonwatchdoo.com Tax and Fiscal Policy Report,2003 (503)603-9009 American Legislative Exchange Council (This information furnished by Jason Williams, Taxpayer Association or For more information on how taxes hurt the economy Oregon Ballot Measure PAC.) contact us at the: This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Taxpayer Association of Oregon The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by www.oreaonwatchdog.com the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth (503)603-9009 of any statement made in the argument (This information furnished by Jason Williams, Taxpayer Association of Oregon Ballot Measure PAC.) This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Funny what the politicians do with the millions we send them! the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth $500 million:The cost for new,unnecessary,programs created of any statement made in the argument. by the 2001 Legislature according to Oregon Tax Research. $29 million:Amount estimated that the Department of Health& Argu + .any8tiM Human Services has unspent from the previous budget. $39 million:The amount the state could have saved if it had Before each of our five kids left home for college, I had a heart-to-heart talk with them. I asked them to repeat after me made better use of Temporary employees(as advised by state "I...can't afford it."Why?Because one of the things they auditors back in 1996). must learn is spending discipline- how to say"no thank you" $25 million:An estimated amount if the politicians eliminated because they can't afford it. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 38 I Measure 30 Arguments I am opposed to Measure 30,the$B00 million tax increase our Ruth Hermance state legislators are trying to pass onto hard working Oregon Gresham,Oregon families.Measure 30 will have a negative effect on Oregon; slowing the state's economic recovery,costing us jobs,and (This information furnished by Ruth L. Hermance.) raising taxes on seniors,business owners and property owners. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. We need to prioritize our needs and spend accordingly to deliver The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the results that are best for Oregon.Too often this is something the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth our elected officials don't understand.Take for example: of any statement made in the argument. • The Oregon Department of Administrative Services which ordered seven luxury SUV's with premium CD players.' -; I'St1n • The Oregon Department of Adult and Family Services which ordered a dozen high-end computers when comparable OREGONIANS DESERVE MORE! machines costing half as much were available.2 The root of Oregon's budget problem is not a lack of taxes;it is a • We Oregon taxpayers paid$212,000 for several members lack of fiscal responsibility.The honest answer to our current of the Public Utility Commission to travel around Armenia, shortfall is for government to act responsibly and do only what is Brazil, Hungary, Latvia, Portugal Romania and Zambia necessary. teaching others about Oregon's model utility systems.' All of this and much more while funding for essential services Fiscal discipline is the solution.The idea of multiple taxes was not hard to come up with-business as usual. It does not goes wanting. It's just not right.The State Legislature has take innovation or restraint to continue throwing money around. a responsibility to say"no thank you"to wasteful governmental The hard choice would have been to control spending and spending,but in the meantime,Oregon voters should say undertake a process of prioritizing and evaluating core govern- "no thank you"to Measure 30. ment functions. Jim Zupancic This state must aggressively encourage business and job Candidate for Oregon's Fifth Congressional District creation, ultimately producing increased revenue. Businesses Paid for by Zupancic for Congress 2004, Inc. provide jobs and pay taxes;people with jobs pay taxes.By continuing to raise taxes on businesses,the state is driving away the very revenue it seeks.Businesses are leaving and we Source:2002 Oregon Piglet Book,Citizens Against continue to lose jobs. Government Waste and The Taxpayers Association of Oregon Economists from the Congressional Budget Office to numerous (This information furnished by Jim Zupancic,Candidate for Congress, policy think tanks agree on a fundamental premise:raising Oregon's Fifth Congressional District.) taxes results in less revenue;lowering taxes results in This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. increased revenue. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Washington Governor Gary Locke(D)resolved a$2 billion the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth budget shortfall in 2003.Locke realized that tax increases were of any statement made in the argument. unacceptable and moved his state to a common sense"Priorities in Government"model:Budgeting should focus on achieving Argi errt1! clearly defined results,not blindly adjusting spending levels.This bipartisan process enabled Washington to balance a budget Where will it stop?!With high unemployment and low economic without general tax increases.Oregon has these tools, but lacks development,a new state tax will have nothing but a negative the political will.The Oregon Audit Division Director confirms impact on our economy. that our"budgets are not linked to the measures." Voters in Multnomah County recently passed a local tax with No measure of accountability or success,no insurance of the promise that it would protect schools and vital services.' efficiency. How can taxpayers know if the budget.problems stem from a legitimate lack of revenue or from out-of-control Multnomah County voters agreed to pay more and with Measure 30,we will be double taxed with new county AND state taxes. spending. Oregonians are again being asked for more taxes in the form of Now is the time for a discussion about fair and equitable taxation income,property,business,and cigarette taxes. In addition, to fund programs and services leaving no Oregonian behind, NOT the time to support the largest tax increase in Oregon there are higher taxes for specific groups:seniors,small busi- history.Please vote NO. nesses,corporations and even SUV owners. One of the Multnomah County Commissioners dared to say that (This information furnished by Representative Tootie Smith and they migbil refund up to thirty percent of the county tax if the Representative Linda Flores.) state tax is imposed.THIRTY PERCENT?MAYBE?Where will This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. it end? The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth It seems that every time voters agree to pay higher taxes based of any statement made in the argument. on needs expressed to them by elected officials,the goal is moved further away.Taxpayers are continually strung along and asked for more money. It is as if we are an endless well politi- 11rg�nlef�ttl;�PPO$�i��l cians believe they can tap again and again. We must put a stop to this!By allowing taxes to go up again in MEASURE 30 WILL BREAK THE BACKBONE OF OREGON'S less than a year,we are only fostering the uncontrollable ECONOMY. spending in state government.The situation is even worse in Jobs.Community service.State and local tax revenues.These Multnomah County where double taxation will mean a windfall are all benefits provided to Oregon through the most important for county bureaucrats and drastically hurt thousands of component of our economy-small businesses.The tax families. increases proposed in Measure 30 will break our small busi- Send the message to our county and state officials that this can't nesses,forcing them to cut jobs and close doors.This is NOT continue. something Oregon can afford. Vote no on Measure 30. For 21 years,we have poured ourselves into the management of Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet l Statewide Measures continued-b Measure 30 Arguments 139 our small business.Working in the housing and the hospitality Please cast a vote for families,Vote NO on Measure 301 industries,we are able to share our great state with visitors and friends.While proud to share Oregon,we are deeply concerned (This information4urnished by Michael P. White,Executive Director, with the direction policies like these tax increases are taking our Oregon Family Council.) state and its economy. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. It has always been a privilege and joy to own a business of our The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by own,but the pleasure is quickly becoming overshadowed by the the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth obscene taxation Oregon's government continues to throw at us. of any statement made in the argument. Small businesses will be drastically affected by these taxes. In order to pay the increases,businesses will have to make cuts in AlgUns" the operating costs.Jobs.They will have to cut jobs and employ- ment in order to make up for the outrageous hikes in taxes. The Road to Oregon's Future This is going to be the truth for small businesses throughout all By Goli Ameri, Republican for Congress, of Oregon. Hotels, restaurants, builders,retailers,and many 1st Congressional District others will be forced to scale back employment costs.At a time Three months ago,Oregon's politicians made a poor choice. when we already have outrageous unemployment and our larger companies are leaving at a rapid pace,we nn afford to They passed a$ billion tax increase on working families, jeopardize the lives of our small businesses through unreason- homeowners,smaall ll businesses,and seniors. Now, because e of able tax burdens. Oregon's unique election laws,we voters have been given the chance to make a choice of our own. In February,we will decide Oregon needs jobs and economic development, not higher taxes to accept or reject this tax increase. and further constraints on the backbone of our economy. Help 150,000 Oregon taxpayers signed a petition to refer the tax us protect small businesses. Help us protect jobs. Vote NO on increase to you and I,the voters.As someone who invested Measure 30! much time and effort into the drive to gain signatures,it's no Susy and Kip Rice, Eugene surprise where I stand.I will vote,and work hard,to stop this jobs-killing tax increase. (This information furnished by Kip&Susy Aguilar Rice.) Here's why it's so important to me. This apace d for$500 in accordance with ORS 25 1.255. We've seen the destination that lies down the path of higher The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by taxes. Oregonians suffer from the highest unemployment in the the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth nation,a sluggish economy,and record-high rates of bankruptcy of any statement made in the argument. and small business closings.This not only hurts working families and small businesses, but is also robs vital programs like educa- tion and healthcare of precious resources. Rejection of this tax increase means more money in our pay- checks,more money for our kids'college education,our mort- The Oregon Family Council urges Oregonians to gages,car payments and credit card bills,and our retirements. vote NO on Measure 30 There exists a tested,proven and far more just way to provide Taxes ARE a Family Valuel government the revenue it needs without penalizing working men and women. It's the big government, high tax.programs that For nearly 25 years the Oregon Family Council has promoted have made Oregon an economic basket case.It's economic policies to strengthen families. It is rare for us to take such a growth,more jobs, higher salaries,and the resultant higher strong position on a tax issue. However, the impact of Measure revenues that will fix the problem. Ultimately,we can fund 30's billion dollar tax increase on families is so devastating, invaluable programs like healthcare and education if we bolster we cannot keep silent. our economy. Four Ways Measure 30 Hurts Families That's the path over 150,000 Oregonians chose when they signed petitions to refer the taxes. Now let's vote together to 1. Measure 30 increases family income andproper(y taxes. reject it. Measure 30 raises income taxes by as much as 9%.It also removes the discount for timely payments of property taxes. Goli Ameri,a high-tech small business owner,is also a Republican candidate for Congress in Oregon's First 2.Measure 30 removes medical deductions for the elderly_. Congressional District. For many seniors this will increase their annual taxes several hundred dollars. (This information furnished by Goli Ameri,Goli Ameri for Congress 2004.) 3. Measure 30 could leave many families jobless.Oregon This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. already leads the nation in unemployment.This billion dollar The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by tax increase will hurt our struggling economy resulting in the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth more layoffs. of any statement made in the argument. 4. Mgasure30 will increase the cost if rai ing a family. g Measure 30 increases five business taxes.These increases ACgument n Qppositib", . will be passed on to families in the form of higher prices. Higher Taxes are not the Answer MEASURE 30 IS FAR MORE THAN INCOME TAXES As Oregonians,we understand the need for services government Many families already struggle to make ends meet. Medical is set up to provide:education,health care for the needy,roads, costs increase more than 15%each year,gasoline is nearing and public safety to name a few.As taxpayers,we understand all-time highs and Oregon leads the nation in unemployment the need to contribute for these services through fair and eaui- even before this tax increase! Iibhe taxation. School funding is touted as the primary reason for Measure 30. As senior citizens,we have spent years contributing through However,our research shows that it is involved parents, not income and property taxes,as well as fees and charges hidden increased school spending that contributes most to children's in everyday activity. Now,the Oregon Legislature wants us to academic success.Because the increases of Measure 30 will pay more than our fair share. require more time on the job to make ends meet,it won't solve our education problems, it will make them worse, We have been paying property taxes to local government for Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures continued 4 40 1 Measure 30 Arguments years;and,while we understand the necessity behind taxes,we This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. cannot stomach it when we are taxed unfairly and excessively. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by This is exactly what Ballot Measure 30 would do. the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Measure 30 goes far beyond the commonly discussed income of any statement made in the argument. tax surcharge. It will impose a 1.5 percent increase on property taxes by slashing the early payment discount in half. Arquill to d In Opposition Worse—state government is taking these property taxes for its own use,not leaving it to local governments as usual. Legislators They want to raise your taxes while they exempt and a governor that could not make the tough choices are turn- million dollar condo ing to property owners to cover the state's budget shortfall. One condo in the 600 Block on Portland's NW 11th: The Governor said he would not raise taxes, yet supports a Asking price:$1,975,000,annual property tax:$146.74 measure that will unfairly raise property taxes, hitting seniors and www.rmisweb.com, 10121/03 Oregonians who have spent years working toward home owner- "...state and city virtually eliminate the property tax on spank- ship.We ought to be encouraging the purchasing of homes,not ing new$425,000 condos...",Steve Duin, The Oregonian, forcing property owners into paying for a state government that 01/19/03 cannot control spending. 1300 block NW Irving St. -$18,496,020 untaxed value 4".saveportland.com We need to send a message once and for all to our elected $2,000 a month luxury apartment"...in a building whose representatives that enough is enough.Live within your budgets owners don't pay property tax on the structure for 10 years." and stop asking Oregonians for more than they can give. Scott Learn, The Oregonian 6/27/03 Please join us in voting No on Measure 30 this February! Such a deal for Portland's rich! Larry Baines&Roger King, These are just a few examples of the tax breaks authorized by Medford the Oregon State legislature that end up benefiting well (This information furnished by Roger King and Larry Baines.) connected developers and some of our richest residents. Now they want us to pay more tax!Just say NO! This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by But there's more! the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth In Multnomah County alone,another$53 million,paid by of any statement made in the argument. taxpayers,was diverted to urban renewal districts.This money is kept in their own district to pay for fancy new roads,sidewalks, iwo " .': parks and sewers while the rest of us have to make up the difference and pay for their basic services like police and fire Good citizens should want to follow the lead of their rulers. But protection.They live high on the hog while we pay!Just say NO! when rulers burden the people,it is their right and responsibility Portland's urban renewal districts include: to seek relief. In the Bible,God's people asked their new ruler Portland's yuppie theme park(the Pearl District) in 1 Kings 12 to lower their taxes,saying"lighten the hard Portland's Downtown Waterfront service...and heavy yoke on us,and we will serve you." Portland's South Park Blocks We are in the midst of difficult economic circumstances. Portland's Convention Center Oregonians are straining to keep up with the burden of rising Portland's South Waterfront-the City's new billion dollar costs of health care,gasoline, electricity,natural gas,and other scheme to subsidize construction of thousands of units of essentials.But their paychecks aren't growing,and in many high-rise apartments and offices on the riverbank cases,are getting smaller. Now they went all of us to make up the difference.Just say NO! Now the Legislature is trying to raise our taxes,making our Shouldn't Portland's elite freeloaders pay their fair share before paychecks even smaller. Enough is enough. It's our right,and we they ask the rest of us to pay more? think, our responsibility,to say"No"to the increased burden of higher taxes. Just Say NO! This new tax hike would: Not convinced yet?See more examples from actual property tax • Raise income taxes by as much as 9%!Did you get a 9% records at:www.SavePortland.com. raise this year? (This information furnished by James A.Karfock, www.SavePortland.com.) • Increase taxes on the elderly by cutting their medical This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. deductions!Do you want the tax bills of our sick seniors to The printing,of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by increase? the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth • Raise taxes on businesses!Do you want Oregon's of any statement made in the argument. economy to take yet another hit? • Cut your discount for timely payment of property taxes! Do you think your property taxes should go up? Don't let the government bureaucracy make you feel guilty about saying"No"to more taxes.Have you ever known them to be content with the money they are taking?Wisdom tells us some people just can't get enough,ever. It's our job to tell them"No." Prepared by Dennis Tuuri,Director of the Parents Education Association,a family-based biblical alternative to the National Education Association.See us at peapac.org (This inidrmation furnished by Dennis R. Tuuri,Parents Education Association.) Official 2004 February Special.Election Voters'Pamphlet I Statewide Measures General Information 141 Vote-by-Mail Important! What is Vote-by-Mail? If your ballot is lost,destroyed,damaged or you make a mistake Vote-by-mail is a method of conducting elections. Instead of in marking your ballot,you may call your county elections office using traditional polling places where voters go to cast ballots on and request a replacement ballot.One will be mailed to you as election day,a ballot is automatically mailed to each registered long as you request it by January 29.After that,you may pick it voter.The ballot is then voted and returned to the county up at the elections office. If you have already mailed your original elections official to be counted. ballot before you realize you made a mistake,you have cast your As a voter,what do I have to do? vote and will not be eligible for a replacement ballot. Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you between January 16 and January 20, 2004. Inside the packet you will find the ballot,a secrecy envelope and a return envelope.Once you Voters with Disabilities vote the ballot,place it in the secrecy envelope and seal it in ' If you are unable to vote your ballot without assistance because the pre-addressed return envelope.Be sure you sign the return -of a physical disability or because you are unable to read or envelope on the appropriate line.After that just return the ballot write,contact your county elections official.They will provide two either by mail or at a designated drop site. persons to assist you in voting. In order to assure the county What if 1 am uncomfortable voting my ballot at home? receives your voted ballot by election day,contact your county Privacy booths are available for you to cast your ballot.There elections office early to arrange for assistance.You may also are privacy booths at your county elections office and there may select someone else of your own choice to assist you. be others at drop site locations elsewhere in your county. For A cassette edition of the Voters'Pamphlet is available for further information,call your county elections official. Oregonians who cannot read standard print due to a visual or What if my ballot doesn't come? physical disability.To order a cassette of the Voters'Pamphlet, If you are registered to vote and have not received your ballot please contact Independent Living Resources at 503-232-7411. within a week after they are mailed,call your county elections office.They will check that your voter registration is current. If it is,they will mail you a replacement ballot. Espanol What if I have moved and have not updated my registration? Una version en espanol de algunas partes de la Gufa del Elector If you were registered to vote by January 13 but now have a esta a su disposicion en el portal del Internet cuya direcci6n different address,call your county elections office for instructions aparece arriba. Conscientes de qua este material an Iinea podria on how to update your registration and receive a ballot. no Ilegar adecuadamente a todos los electores qua necesitan Do I have to return my ballot by mail? este servicio, se invita a toda persona a imprimir la version an Iinea y circularla a aquellos electores que no tengan acceso a You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any una computadora. county elections office or any designated drop site in the state. The times and locations of drop sites are available at your county elections office. How much postage is required to mail the ballot back? Your voted ballot can usually be returned using a single 370 stamp.In those instances where additional postage is necessary, it will be clearly indicated on the ballot materials. When must the voted ballot be returned? The voted ballot must be received in any county elections office or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m.on election night. Postmarks do not countl How do I know if my ballot is received? You can call your county elections office and ask if they received your ballot.A record is kept showing each voter whose ballot has been returned. Can anyone find out how I've voted once I mail my ballot? No.All ballots are separated from the return envelope before the ballots are inspected.This process ensures confidentiality. What if I forget to sign the return envelope? Generally,your elections office will either return it to you for signing or they will contact you, if possible,to come to the elections office to sign it. if the return envelope does not get signed before 8:00 p.m.on February 3,the ballot will not be counted. Can the public watch the election process? All steps of the process are open to observation by the public. Contact your county elections official to make arrangements. When will election results be known? Ballot counting cannot begin until election day. Initial results are released at 8:00 p.m.election night and will continue to be updated through election night until all ballots have been counted. Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet( General Information 42 I County Elections Offices Baker Tamara J. Green Douglas Barbara E. Nielsen Baker County Clerk Douglas County Clerk 1995 3rd St. Suite 150 PO Box 10 Baker City, OR 97814-3398 Roseburg, OR 97470-0004 541-523-8207 TTY 541-523-8208 541-440-4252 TTY 1-800-735-2900 e-mail:tgreen @bakercounty.org Fax 541-440-44Q8 e-mail: lmdilley @co.douglas.or.us Benton James Morales Gilliam Rena Kennedy Benton County Clerk Gilliam County Clerk Elections Division PO Box 427 120 NW 4th St., Room 13 Condon, OR 97823-0427 Corvallis, OR 97330 541-384-2311 541-766-6756 TTY 541-766-6080 Fax 541-766-6757 Clackamas Sherry Hall Grant Kathy McKinnon Clackamas County Clerk Grant County Clerk Elections Division 201 S. Humbolt, Suite 290 825 Portland Ave. Canyon City, OR 97820-0039 Gladstone, OR 97027 541-575-1675 TTY 541-575-1675 503-655-8510 TTY 503-655-1685 Fax 541-575-2248 Fax 503-655-8461 e-mail:grantco @oregontrail.net e-mail:elections @co.clackamas.or.us http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/elections Clatsop Nicole Williams Harney Maria Iturriaga Elections Division Harney County Clerk PO Box 178 Courthouse, 450 N. Buena Vista Astoria,OR 97103-0178 Burns,OR 97720 503-325-8511 TTY 503-325-9307 541-573-6641 Fax 541-573-8370 Fax 503-325-9307 e-mail:clerk @co.harney.or.us e-mail:nwilliams @co.clatsop.or.us http://www.co.harney.or.us http://www.co.clatsop.or.us Columbia Elizabeth (Betty) Huser Hood River Sandra Berry Columbia County Clerk Director, Records/Assessment Courthouse,230 Strand St. 601 State St. St. Helens,OR 97051-2089 Hood River, OR 97031 503-397-7214 TTY 503-397-7246 541-386-1442 Fax 503-397-7266 e-mail: huserb@co.columbia.or.us hftp://www.co.columbia.or.us Coos Terri L.Turi,CCC Jackson Kathy Beckett Coos County Clerk Jackson County Clerk Courthouse,250 N.Baxter 1101 W Main St.Suite 201 Coquille,OR 97423-1899 Medford,OR 97501-2369 541-396-3121, Ext.301 541-774-6148 TTY 541-774-6719 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 541-396-6551 Fax 541-774-6140 e-mail:elections @co.coos.or.us e-mail:becketks@jacksoncounty.org http'//www.co.coos.or.us http://www.co,jackson.or.us Crook Deanna(Dee) Berman Jefferson Kathy Marston Crook County Clerk Jefferson County Clerk 300 NE Third, Room 23 66 SE"D"St.Suite C Prineville,OR 97754-1919 Madras, OR 97741 541-447-6553 TTY 541-416-4963 541-475-4451 TTY 541-475-4451 Fax 541-325-5018 e-mail:kathy.marston @co.jefferson.or.us Curry Renee' Kolen Josephine 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 or 1-877-739-4218 541-474-5243 TTY 1-800-735-2900 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 541-247-6440 Fax 541-474-5246 e-mail:clerk @co.josephine.or.us Deschutes Nancy Blankenship Klamath Linda Smith Deschutes County Clerk Klamath County Clerk 1340 NW Wall 305 Main St. Bend,OR 97701 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-388-6546 541-883-5134 or 1-800-377-6094 Fax 541-389-6830 Fax 541-885-6757 e-mail:elections @deschutes.org e-mail:(smith @co.klamath.or.us http://www.deschutes.org http://www.co.kiamalh.or.us Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I County Elections Offices continued 4 County Elections offices 143 Lake Stacie Geaney Sherman 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 e-mail: scclerk @sherman.kl2.or.us Icornie @sherman:k 12.or.us Lane Annette Newingham Tillamook Tassi O'Neil Chief Deputy County Clerk Tillamook County Clerk 135 E. 6th Ave. 201 Laurel Ave. Eugene, OR 97401-2671 Tillamook,OR 97141 541-682-4234 TTY 541-682-4320 Fax 541- 503-842-3402 Fax 503-842-1599 682-2303 e-mail:toneil @co.tillamook.or.us http://www.co.lane.or.us/elections http://www.co.tillamook.or.us Lincoln Dana Jenkins Umatilla Patti Chapman Lincoln County Clerk Director of Elections 225 W.Olive St., Room 201 PO Box 1227 Newport,OR 97365 Pendleton, OR 97801 541-265-4131 TTY 541-265-4193 541-278-6254 Fax 541-278-5467 Fax 541-265-4950 e-mail:pattic @co.umatilla.or.us http://www.co.lincoin,or.us/clerk http://www.co.umatilla.or.us Linn Steve Druckenmiller Union R. Nellie Bogue-Hibbert Linn County Clerk Union County Clerk 300 SW 4th Ave. 1001 4th St. Suite D Albany,OR 97321 LaGrande,OR 97850 541-967-3831 TTY 541-967-3833 541-963-1006 Fax 541-963-1013 Fax 541-926-5109 e-mail:nhibbert @union-county.org sdruckenmiller @co.linn.or.us http://www.union-county.org Malheur Deborah R. DeLong Wallowa Charlotte McIver Malheur County Clerk Wallowa County Clerk 251 "B"St. West, Suite 4 101 S. River St., Room 100, Door 16 Vale, OR 97918 Enterprise,OR 97828-1335 541-473-5151 TTY 541-473-5157 541-426-4543, Ext. 15 Fax 541-426-5901 Fax 541-473-5523 e-mail:wcclerk @co.wallowa.ar.us e-mail:ddelong @malheurco.org http://www.co.wallowa.or.us hftp://www.malheurco,org Marion Alan H. Davidson Wasco Karen LeBreton Coats Marion County Clerk Wasco County Clerk Elections Division Courthouse, 511 Washington St. 4263 Commercial St.SE,#300 The Dalles, OR 97058 Salem, OR 97302-3987 541-296-6159 TTY 541-296-6159 503-588-5041 or 1-800-655-5388 Fax 541-298-3607 TTY 503-588-5610 e-mail:KarenL @co.wasco.or.us e-mail:elections @co.marion.or.us hftp://clerk.co.marion.or.us Morrow Barbara Bloodsworth Washington Mickie Kawai Morrow County Clerk Elections Division PO Box 338, 3700 SW Murray Blvd.Suite 101 Heppner, OR 97836-0338 Beaverton, OR 97005 541-676-5604 TTY 541-676-9061 503-846-5800 TTY 503-846-4598 bbloodsworth @co.morrow.or.us e-mail:election @co.washington.or.us hftp://www.co.washington.or.us Multnomah John Kauffman Wheeler Barbara S. Sitton Director of Elections Wheeler County Clerk 1040 SE Morrison St. PO Box 327 Portland,OR 97214-2495 Fossil, OR 97830-0327 503-988-3720 Fax 503-988-3719 541-763-2400 TTY 541-763-2401 e-mail:john.kauffman @co.multnomah.or.us Fax 541-763-2026 http://www.mcelections.org e-mail:bsitton @ncesd.kl2.or.us Polk Valerie Unger Yamhill Jan Coleman Polk County Clerk Yamhill County Clerk 850 Main St. 535 NE 5th St., Room 119 Dallas,OR 97338-3179 McMinnville,OR 97128-4593 503-623-9217 TTY 503-623-7557 503-434-7518 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Fax 503-623-0717 Fax 503-434-7520 e-mail:unger.valerie @co.polk.or.us e-mail:elections @co.yamhill.or.us http://www.co.polk.or.us http://www.co.yamhill.or.us/clerk Official 2004 February Special Election Voters'Pamphlet I County Elections Offices SECRETARY OF STATE NONPROFIT Bill Bradbury CAR-RT SORT State Capitol U.S.Postage Salem, Oregon 97310-0722 PAID OR 9 Permit No 8115 C7ft',fC;1 t. � =MAIL A€ x�d't�y #f�,Pas4rl 5sn � �r ;44 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER voter P am hiet of 0 - : ; 0 F 1,,59 Oregon Vote-by-Mail Special Election February 3, 2004 «1 Please RECYCLE this pamphlet with your newspapers