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Jeanne P. Atkins
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon votes by mail. Ballots will be mailed to
registered voters by October 25. This voters'
pamphlet is provided for assistance in casting
your vote by mail ballot.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
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JEANNE P. ATNS
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DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE
(503) 986-1518
Voters with up-to-date registrations will soon be receiving their ballots. Whether you are
a long time voter or this is your first opportunity to vote, please use this voter guide to find
valuable information about the candidates who would like to represent you, and about the
changes in Oregon law that are proposed as Ballot Measures.
This voters' pamphlet is sent to every household in Oregon. But you must be registered
to vote to receive a ballot to cast in the upcoming election. If you are not yet registered to
vote, or have recently moved and not updated your registration, you have a very short
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TT'e are fortunate to live in a state that works to get a ballot in the hand of every eligible
Oregon ian. The Secretary of St ate's office is committed to ma king voting easy and
Oregon was the first in the nation to implement an all vote -by -mail system and we
consistently have some of the nation's highest voter turnout rates. This January, we
implemented "Oregon Motor Voter" — a program that automatically starts a registration
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permit, or ID card. Thousands of Oregonians who might otherwise not have met the
registration deadline will be receiving a ballot this year. If you are one of them, let me
welcome you to the democratic process! Your vote is your voice and every single voicel
matters. I
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that all ballots must be received by your county elections office by 8 p.m. on November
8th, 2016. Postmarks do not count. The Postal Service can only guarantee delivery in five tit
seven days, so if you choose to vote close to Election Day, I encourage you to make a plan
by finding a local drop box to assure your vote is counted. If you have questions please call
our toll -free hotline at 1-866-ORE-VOTE, or visit our website at www.oregonvotes.gov.
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Voters' Pamphlet
General Election
November 8, 2016
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Voters' Pamphlet Information
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Voter Registration Information
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Voters with Disabilities
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List of Candidates & Measures
12
Oregon Voter Bill of Rights
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Candidates
Partisan Candidates
14
Nonpartisan Candidates
38
Democratic Party
40
Independent Party
41
Libertarian Party
42
Pacific Green Party
43
Progressive Party
44
Republican Party
45
Working Families Party
46
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Measure 94
47
Measure 95
50
Measure 96
54
Measure 97
58
Measure 98
85
Measure 99
108
Measure 100
116
County Elections Officials
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Vote by Mail
7
Returning Your Ballot
19
Additional Information Pages
Online Resources
5
Election Results
23
Voting & Balot Prohibitions
37
Index
Index of Candidates
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updating your registration
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completing and returning
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State Elections Division.
for more information about
voting in Oregon
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Voters' Pamphlet
This isyourofficial StateVoters' Pamphletforthe
November 8, 2016, General Election. It gives you information
about candidates and measures that will be on your General
Election ballot.This pamphlet also includes instructions for
marking your ballot, a complete list of federal and state candi-
dates and other information to assist vou in the votincL
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1903. when Orecion became one of the first states to provide for
the printing and distribution of such a publication. One copy of
the voters' pamphlet is mailed to every household in the state.
Additional co!2ies are available at the Secretar)i of State's office-
11i4l.jost ffices, cjurthMuses ond all county elect',•ns•ffices. It
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A county clerk may prepare and distribute a county voters'
pamphlet. It includes information about candidates and mea-
sures from local governments located within the county.
To save on mailing and production costs a county that prepares
a voters' pamphlet may insert the pamphlet into the center of
a numbering system that is different from the standard page
numbering used in the state portion and each page is clearly
marked with a color or shaded bar on the outside edge.
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for partisan office are nominated by political parties and appear
before candidates for nonpartisan offices.
Candidates pay a fee, or submit signatures instead of paying
the fee, for space in the voters' pamphlet.The candidate has
certified the information required by law —that pertains to
occupation, occupational background, educational background
and prior governmental experience —as true. Challenges to this
information may be resolved by filing a written complaint with
the Secretary of State's office.
County and local government candidates, including metro-
politan service district candidates and city candidates in cities
with populations over 50,000, are eligible to appear in the state
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on the ballot.
The alphabet for the 2016 General Election
D, H, R, 1, Y, W, U, F, B, G, T, K, C, E, A,
Candidate statements in this voters' pamphlet are printed in the
same order that they will appear on your ballot.
to state laws. For each of the measures in this voters' pamphlo
you will find the following information:
1. the ballot title;
2. the estimate of financial impact;
explanation of the economic impact of the measure,
if determined to be necessary by the Financial Estimate
Committee;
4. the complete text of the proposed measure;
5. an impartial statement explaining the measure (explana-
tory statement);
6. a I , - rig rt of the measure 1when the
measure has been referred •y' the Legislature); and
7. any arguments filed by proponents and opponents of the
measure.
Ballot Title
The ballot title is drafted by the Attorney General's office and
distributed to interested parties for public comment. After review
of any comments submitted, a ballot title is certified by the
Attorney General's office.This certified ballot title can be
appealed and may be changed by the Oregon Supreme Court.
Estimate of Financial Impact
The estimate of financial impact for each measure is prepared
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tive Services, the Director of the Department of Revenue and
a local government representative selected by the committee
members. Working from information provided by state agen-
cies and comments provided in a public hearing process, the
committee estimates only the direct impact on state and local
governments.The estimate assumes that the measure will be
implemented as stated and expresses annual costs in ranges
wherever it can be calculated accurately.
to determine whether the measure may have an impact on the
Complete Text of the Measure
the measure to either the Oregon Constitution or Oregon stat-
can only be further changed by a vote of the people. Proposed
measures to change O•regon statutes can be revised by the
Legislature as well as by Oregonians in a ballot measure.
Explanatory Statement
The explanatory statement is an impartial statement explaining
of five members, includinq two orononents of the measure, two
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Arguments Filed In Favor Of or In Opposition To the Measure
within each category.
4) Candidate statements and measure arguments are printed as submitted. The state does not correct errors in
punctuation, grammar, sentence structure and word usage or edit inaccurate information. Spelling errors may
be corrected if the word as originally submitted is not in the dictionary.
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As a voter, what do I have to do?
you will find the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a return
envelope. Once you vote the ballot, place it in the secrecy
envelope and seal it in the pre -addressed return envelope.
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After that just return the ballot either by mail or at a desig-
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at your county elections office and there may be others at
dropsite locations elsewhere in your county. For further infor-
mation, call your county elections official.
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When must the voted ballot be returned?
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Aow do I know if my ballot is received?
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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 ballr. r ocess ensures confidentiaJitv_
What if I forget to sign the return envelope?
Your elections office will contac�u_Jc, �ssii to come to
the elections office to sign
Can the public watch the election process?
When will election results be known?
Initial results are released at 8pm election night and will
days after the election.
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will not be eligible for a replacement ballot.
You will be issued a provisional ballot
there is a question about your eligibility as a voter (for
example, there is no evidence on file that you are an
active or inactive voter in Oregon)
you need to vote at a county elections office in a county
other than the one you live in
Your provisional ballot will not be counted until it is deter-
mined that you are eligible to vote.
After you have voted the ballot, you can call 1-866-ORE-VO
(1-866-673-8683) or the county elections office in which yo1
voted to find out if your ballot was counted. If your ballot
was not counted, you o
can also find out the reason it was n
counted.
tion, the completed Provisional Ballot Request Form will
serve as your voter registration for future elections.
Any registered voter may file a written complaint with the
Secretary of State alleging that a violation of an election
law or rule adopted by the Secretary of State has occurred.
to, o r f i I ed at:
255 Capitol St NE, Suite 501
Salem, OR 97310
To vote in Oregon you need to be registered in the county
where you reside.
You can register if you can answer yes to these three ques-
tions:
Are you a resident of Oregon?
Are you a US citizen?
Are you at least 17 years of age?
If you are 17 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an
election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.
You can register to vote online at www.orecionvglga.gov or
you can get a voter registration card at any of the following
places:
in this voters' pamphlet
any county elections office
the Secretary of State's Office
some state agencies such as the Division
of Motor Vehicles
a voter registration drive
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www.oregonvotes.go
To vote in the November 8, 2016, General Election, your
completed voter registration card must be either:
postmarked by Tuesday, October 18, 2016
delivered to a county elections office by Tuesday,
October 18, 2016 or
delivered to any voter registration agency (e.g., DMV)
by Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
To complete your registration you will provide your
4 Full legal name
Home address
Date of birth
Signature
Valid identification
What are the identification requirements?
1. If you have a current, valid Driver's License, Permit or
ID number issued by the State of Oregon Division of
Motor Vehicles (DMV), you must provide it in the boxes
on the card.
A suspended Driver's License is still valid; a revoked
Driver's License is NOT valid.
2. If you do not have a current, valid Driver's License, Permit
or ID number issued by the State of Oregon Division of
Motor Vehicles, you must affirm this on the card by marking
the appropriate circle and you must then provide the last
four digits of your Social Security Number.
3. If you do not have a Social Security number, you must
affirm this on the card by marking the circle in indicating
you do not have a valid Driver's License or Social Security
number.
4. If you do not have a Driver's License, Permit, ID number, or
a Social Security number, and you are registering by mail,
you must provide a copy of one of the following which
shows the voter's name and current address:
valid photo identification
a paycheck stub
a utility bill
a bank statement
a government document
proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas
Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) or the Voting
Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act
(VA E H)
If you do not provide valid identification, you will not be
eligible to vote for Federal races. You will, however, still be
eligible to vote for state and local contests.
Once you have registered, you are responsible for keeping
your information up to date. You can do this online at
www.orecionvotes.ciov or by completing and returning a voter
registration card with the new information. You should update
your registration if you do any of the following:
change your home address
change your mailing address
change your name
change your signature
want to change or select a political party
will be away from home on election day
office to get your ballot.
Resources for
4D Voters with Disaties
Contact your county elections office or
call 1 866 673 8683 to request these resources.
Alternate Format Ballots
HTML ballot
Available to voters who are unable to mark a printed ballot. Voters can vote in the
privacy of their own homes using their own accessible tools.
Voters who do not have accessible tools at home may vote the HTML ballot using
a tablet computer.
An accessible computer station is located in every county elections office.
4 Large print ballot
Alternate Format Voting Guides
Statewide Voters' Pamphlet
Available in digital audio or accessible text at www.oregonvotes.gov.
Request a CID of mp3 format audio files from your county elections office by
phone.
4 EasyVoting Guide
Available in print and accessible HTML at easvvotingguide.orci.
Additional Resources
4 Large print voter registration card
4 Signature to Attestation Card
If, because of a disability, a person is unable to sign a ballot or registration card,
they may use a signature stamp or other indicator that represents their signature.
A signature stamp attestation form must be completed along with an updated (or
new) voter registration card.
AssistanceVoters
ContactRur county electionsoffice or
call 1 866 673 8683 to request these resources.
Any l disability t register to vote,!
ballot and/or return their ballot.You can also request assistance from a caretaker,
care provider or ! 'r you !!
Your r office can suggestresources •u can use to help inform
voters. Resources must be nonpartisan and unbiased.
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Who cannot provide assistance?
4 The voter's employer
4 An agent of the voter's employer
4 A union officer or agent of a union of which the voter is a member
A congregate living facility may form a Facility AssistanceTeam to assist voters
living in their facility.
Teams must be made up of two registered voters who are not members of the
same political party.
Don aid JTrump/ Mike Pence
Republican
Hillary Clinton /Tim Kaine
Democrat
Jill Stein /Ajamu Baraka*
Pacific Green, Progressive
Gary Johnson / BillWeld*
Libertarian
US Senator
Steven C Reynolds
Independent
Ron Wyclen
Democrat
Mark Callahan
Republican
Eric Navickas
Pacific Green, Progressive
Jim Lindsay*
Libertarian
Shanti S Lewallen
Working Families
US Representative
Knd District
Greg Walden
Republican, Independent
James (Jim) Crary
Democrat
Governor
James Foster
Libertarian
Kate Brown
Democrat, Working Families
CliffThomason
Independent
Aaron Donald Auer
Constitution
Bud Pierce
Republican
Secretary of State
State Representative
Sharon L Durbin*
53rd District
Libertarian
Gene Whisnant
Dennis Richardson
Republican, Independent
Republican
Michael Graham
Paul Damian Wells
Democrat
Independent
54th District
Brad Avakian
Knute Buehler
Democrat, Working Families, Progressive
Republican, Independent
Alan Zundel
Gena Goodman -Campbell
Pacific Green
Democrat, Working Families
Michael Marsh*
55th District
Constitution
Mike McLane
Republican, Independent
Brie S Malarkey
State Treasurer
Democrat
Chris Henry
59th District
Progressive, Pacific Green
John E Huffman
Tobias Read
Republican, Independent
Democrat
Tyler J Gabriel*
Jeff Gudman
Democrat
Republican
ChrisTelfer
Independent
Attorney General
Lars D H Hedbor*
Libertarian
Ellen Rosenblum
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
Daniel Zene Crowe
Republican
State Senator
27th District
Greg Delgado
Democrat, Working Families
Tim Knopp
Republican, Independent
28th District
Todd Kepple
Democrat
Dennis Linthicum
Republican, Independent
30th District
Ted Ferrioli
Republican, Independent
W Mark Stringer
Democrat
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mandatory retirement age for state
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investments in equities by public
universities mreduce financial risk and
increase investments to benefit students
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support services for Oregon veterans
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when sales exceed $2n million; funds
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special interests once and for all.
Under a Trump Administration, America will begin
ning again. No longer will China, Mexico, Japan and other
countries manipulate their currencies to benefit their citizens
at the expense of ours.
We need free and fair trade.
We must restore the integrity of our national borders. A
country cannot exist without strong borders.
We will welcome international visitors, but we must build a
wall to protect our southern border.
Our Federal tax burden inhibits economic growth and takes
too much from hard working Americans.
We must reduce the burden by lowering rates, eliminating
loopholes, and simplifying the tax code. We must pay particu-
lar attention to fixing our corporate tax structure so capital
and jobs will come back to America.
We will rebuild our military, return education to the parents
and students, make college affordable and fix our healthcare
system by getting rid of Obamacare and replacing it with free
market solutions.
We will protect the Second Amendment and will defend
religious liberty for all. Together, we will Make America Great
Again.
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Inc.)
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Donald J. Trump wants to Make America Great Again. He
wants to reestablish our place in the world by steering our
government away from special interests and introducing
policies that put money in people's pockets, restore love of
country and restore our world status.
Mr. Trump believes in free markets, the importance of a
strong family, a culture of Life, a strong military and our
country's sacred obligation to take care of our veterans and
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Under a Trump Administration, America will begin
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country cannot exist without strong borders.
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wall to protect our southern border.
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religious liberty for all. Together, we will Make America Great
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I've dedicated my career to making a difference for children
and families. From working with leaders in both parties
to help pass the Children's Health Insurance Program to
standin if i fnr hiimnn rinh rrq-d, I know how to stand mxj a b r -.-L
ground —and how to find common ground.
This campaign is based on the notion that Americans are
stronger together. We're stronger when everyone can
united, not divided.
In our first 100 days, we'll make the biggest investment
in good -paying jobs since World War 11. We'll invest in
infrastructure, manufacturing, clean energy, and small
businesses. We'll pay for our plans by making Wall Street,
corporations, and the super -wealthy pay their fair share in
taxes.
We'll make college debt -free for all and tuition -free for the
middle class. We'll crack down on companies that ship jobs
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And we'll bring opportunity to communities that have been
left out and left behind.
We know that America's best days are still ahead of us. When
Americans come together as one nation, there's nothing we
can't do.
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Committee.)
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anyone more qualified to be President than Hillary Clinton.
That's why I'm so humbled and grateful to be her running
mate.
Growing up, I went to a Jesuit boys school with the motto
"Men for Others," where my faith became an organizing
principle for my life. So during law school, I took a year off
to volunteer with Jesuit missionaries in Honduras. I saw a
system where only a few folks at the top had all the power,
and everyone else got left behind. It was that experience
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become a civil rights lawyer — and later a city councilman,
mayor, and governor — to help ensure everyone has the
chance to live up to their God-given potential.
That's why Hillary Clinton and I have a plan to make the
economy work for everyone, not just those at the top. We'll
invest in infrastructure, helD small businesses i raise the
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we'll tackle other challenges — from reforming our criminal
justice and immigration systems to ending the gun violence
epidemic to getting unaccountable money out of politics.
If I'm good at anything in public life, it's because I started
at the local level — listening to people and trying to find
consensus. I've seen the progress that's possible when we
(This information furnished by Hillary for America Campaign
Committee.)
United States President
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holds the current record for most votes ever received by a
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and make real the promise of democracy.
A Green New Deal:
Create millions of jobs by transitioning to 100% clean renew-
able energy by 2030, and investing in public transit, sustain-
able agriculture, and conservation.
Jobs as a Right:
Create living -wage jobs for every American who needs work,
replacing unemployment offices with employment offices.
Advance workers rights to form unions, achieve workplace
democracy, and keep a fair share of the wealth they create.
End Poverty:
Guarantee economic human rights, including access to food,
water, housing, and utilities, with effective anti -poverty
programs to ensure every American a life of dignity.
Health Care as a Right:
Establish an improved "Medicare For All" single -payer public
health insurance program to provide everyone with quality
health care, at huge savings.
Education as a Right:
Abolish student debt to free a generation of Americans from
debt servitude. Guarantee tuition -free, world -class public
education from pre-school through university. End high
stakes testing and public school privatization.
This plan will end unemployment and poverty; avert climate
catastro!2he: build a sustainable 'ust ecQnQmxt;, and recoonize
the dignity and human rights of everyone.
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cal forces. He was elected Governor of New Mexico as a
Republican in an overwhelming Democratic state — and
re-elected to a second term by a wide margin despite being
challenged by a popular and well-known Democrat.
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analysis, rather than strict ideology.
Johnson is best known for resisting the temptation to of
every problem with government spending and regulation,
probably more than all other governors combined. He also
cut taxes 14 times while never raising them. He balanced
the state's budget, and left New Mexico with a billion -dollar
surplus.
Yet, despite cutting taxes and the size of government, he
improved New Mexico schools, executed a major infrastruc-
ture overhaul, and earned national accolades for his leader -
across the state in 2000.
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Occupation: Entrepreneur
Occupational Background:
Business Owner, Soldier
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Prior Governmental
Experience: Army Officer
I believe that people and their voices matter and I humbly
request your vote.
with establishment and monied interests that run c•ntrary
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• I will work to remove the influence of special interest
money from politics by supporting a Constitutional
Amendment declaring that money is not speech.
• I will work protect American Workers from unfair com
on with countries that poison their environment and
exploit their workers.
• I will work to expand Medicare so that anyone that
wishes to enroll, can.
• I will work to include the American people in the budg
ing process because it is their tax dollars that pay the
bills. I will accomplish this by adding a form to yearly 11
tax filings where tax payers can allocate their dollars t•
departments of their choosing.
• I will work to streamline Veterans Healthcare and
Benefits.
• I will work to reduce the tax burden on the middle clas
by eliminating tax schemes that only benefit the wealt
est among us.
to be different. Let me be that voice!
Vote for Leadership, for a Change;
Steven Cody Reynolds
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Prior Governmental Experience: US Congress
Day in and day out, Ron's mom taught him the value of a
,wood education. That's whi4 he hely�ed ex]tand Pell wrants arrt-
tax credits to help middle class families with the cost of col-
ing tuition is the real problem and has written legislation to
push down tuition at public universities and make the first
two years of community college free.
Ron has battled for seniors his entire career. He co-founded
an advocacy group for the elderly in his 20's. He is working
to cap prescription drug prices and sponsored legislation
making it harder to raise the retirement age or cut Social
Security benefits. He has proposed to update Medicare for
the 21st Century so it can better treat chronic illnesses like
cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes leading to better care and
preserving the Medicare guarantee.
After the 2008 recession Ron helped write the law that put
Oregonians back to work rebuilding our roads and helped
remove federal obstacles blocking Oregon from leading the
clean energy economy.
Ron has been hailed for writing the law that permanently
banned taxes on Internet services and for laying the founda-
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Good paying jobs are the foundation for a thriving middle
class. That's why Ron is working to make trade more trans-
parent and fair. When Chinese solar and steel industries
cheated American businesses and workers, Ron held them
accountable and wrote the law that stops products made by
child or slave labor from being sold in the US.
(This information furnished by Wyden for Senate.)
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Occupational Background: IT
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Prior Governmental Experience: Multnomah County
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Statement Committee, 2011.
Leadership, Integrity, Character, Honor & Trust
End Government Infringement
Small businesses grow our economy, not a government that
dictates, mandates, and over -regulates every aspect of our
lives. As a believer in the free market, I will work to make
America's economy strong again, through A Focus On Job
Growth and Reduced Taxes.
Balance The Budget & Reduce Spending
With a national debt at $19 Trillion+, our government
continues to mortgage our children's, and
grandchildren's, futures. As a fiscal conservative believer
in limited government, I'll reduce wasteful spending,
and fight for A Balanced Budget Amendment.
Empower Oregon to Take Our Country Back!
was founded upon. We will win this election, Together,
by removing a 35-year career politician from office. Let's
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Together. I ask for your vote. Thank you.
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*ccupation: Oregon Tilth
Certified Organic Farmer
tccupational Background:
Citizen Litigant, Community
Orcianizer. Residential Desione
of Oregon
Prior Governmental Experience: City Councilor, City of
Ashland
Oregon is a National Leader.
Oregon leads the nation in progressive politics. From Land
Use Planning to LGBTQ rights, Oregon has been a leader.
We now have the opportunity to elect a Green Party candi-
date and socialist to the United States Senate.
Oregon can lead the nation to a more prosperous future
where social and economic justice is a priority.
Protecting Workers and the Environment.
The incumbent has proven to be an establishment politician
voted to fast -track the controversial and secretive TPP pact.
These pacts cater to interests of multinational corporations
seeking cheap labor and limited environmental protections.
created a crisis of economic disparity.
Capitalism has Failed.
interventions from taxpayers to prop up this antiquated
system.
The basic needs of all our citizens aren't being met.
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unemployment, under -education, violence, incarceration, and
homelessness.
Poverty, like wealth, is inherited. Crime and violence are the
result of poverty.
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America.
Socialist -Democracy is the Future.
Mixed Socialist economies function well and address the
basic needs of all. America enjoys incredible wealth, every-
one needs the opportunity to share in this prosperity.
Universal Health Care, universal housing, sliding wages
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education, public transportation, and robust funding for the
arts, these are the tools we must use to bring a new era of
prosperity to America.
Oregonians can lead the way to a future where everyone in
America enjoys health and prosperity!
(This information furnished by Eric Navickas.)
US Senator
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environmental sustainability.
JW,REGON'S PROGRESSIVE ALTERNATIVE
I'm running for,VS Senate because the Democrats and
Republicans, under the influence of affluent campaign con -
has prioritized big money backers over Oregon families by
consistently voting for job -killing trade agreements. In 2015,
he sponsored "fast track" legislation, ending congressional
input on the Trans -Pacific Partnership, better described as
"NAFTA on steroids." He has advocated taxes on health
insurance and givebacks to pharmaceutical companies.
As a dockworker, I have witnessed America's severe trade
deficit first-hand. This can be overcome by developing
fair trade agreements affording enforceable protections
to vulnerable workers, consumers and the environment,
here and abroad. As a lawyer representing employees in
discrimination and wage theft claims, I'm doing my part to
ensure dignity in the workplace. As the father of two young
ing better opportunities for every new generation.
My campaign priorities include reversing climate change,
passing paid family leave and providing tuition -free college.
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to ensure that every family has access to safe food, good
housing, quality childcare and single -payer health care.
I have lived in poverty, sustainably harvested resources from
public lands, entered an anemic job market with student
debt, worked for low wages, founded two small businesses
and walked the picket line with union workers. I identify with
families who are left behind in today's economic recovery.
Most Oregonians strive for inclusion, sustainability and
equality, but the two major parties cannot deliver on their
promises, because after Citizens United, money talks and the
rest of us walk. Vote Lewallen and join the Working Families
Party.
(This information furnished by Shanti Lewallen.)
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Occupation: Small Business
Owner; U.S. Representative
Occupational Background:
Oregon Small Business Owner
since 1986
Educational Background: Graduate, University of Oregon;
Hood River Valley High
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Legislator
Greg Walden is Standing up for Rural Communities Against
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too long we've been forced to endure federal mismanage-
ment of our public lands. Jobs have gone away, mills have
closed, and our air has been choked with smoke because
our forests aren't properly managed. The Washington, D.C.
bureaucracy has locked off our access to many public lands,
the EPA is co ing--aAtet nur - - ... - •
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and our hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities are
being targeted for more restriction.
Greg Walden Supports a Stronger Military and More Secure
Oregon and across the nation are understandably concerned
about threats to our national security from abroad and our
economic security here at home. Greg Walden has strongly
supported increased funding for our military so our men and
women in uniform have the equipment and resources they
need and deserve, including a pay raise for our troops. Greg
has also supported a pause o•n refugees coming to America
from the Middle East until they can be properly vetted.
Gren Walden is Working Hard to Strengthen and Secure
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Greg Walden is Working to Reduce Wasteful Federal
Spending, and Approve a Constitutional Amendment to
reauire a Balanced Budget: Taxpayers must be protected no
matter who is in control in Washington, D.C.
Greg Walden is Keeping the Promise to Veterans: We have a
Americans are ri htI4 outra,
bi the scandals at the VA. Our
they receive the benefits or care they've earned.
PLEASE VOTE FOR GREG WALDEN FOR U.S.
REPRESENTATIVE
(This information furnished by Walden for Congress, Inc.)
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Democrat
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Prior Governmental Experience: Greensprings Rural Fire
District Board 2015-present. U.S. Army 4 January 1972 — 3
October 1973; Military policeman, Honorable discharge.
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Compare and Contrast Candidates
Jim Crary— Spent most of his 31 year working career bringing
parties to agreement
Greg Walden— Career politician (1998-present). An
entrenched part of the Washington D.C. status quo
Jim Crary— Financed his own campaign
Greg Walden— Financed mostly by non - District 2 special
interests, PACs and rich donors (www.opensecrets.org/politi-
cians/summary.php?cvcle=2016&cid=NO0007690&tvpe=l)
Jim Crary— Gives straight answers to voters' questions
Greg Walden— You decide
Amendment (Crarv16.com)
Greg Walden— Unknown, ask Mr. Walden ((541)387-4820 or
htti2s://qreqwaiden.com/contact/)
Jim Crary— Addresses real issues and puts forth real
solutions (Crarv16.com)
Greg Walden— Talks in broad platitudes that sound good but
lack specifics and mean nothing (gregwalden.com/
category/issues/)
Jim Crary— Identifies specific waste to cut (Craryl 6.com)
Greg Walden— Talks about waste but has not done anything
to a ow t e e eral Government to negotiate drug prices
under Medicare art D (httL)://www.usatoday.com/stor
ol2inion/2014/04/20/medicare-part-d-r)rescription-druci-
r)rices-negotiate-editorials-debates/7943745/)
Jim Crary— Will represent only the people of Congressional
District 2
Greg Walden— You decide
Two quotes from Albert Einstein to ponder before you vote:
1. "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and
expecting different results."
2. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of
thinking we used when we created them."
I would love to have the opportunity to represent you, the
citizens of Oregon's Congressional District 2 (and not the
outside Super PACs, rich and other special interests), in
Congress. To do that I am asking for your vote. Please take
15 minutes and visit my website: http://www.craryl 6.com
to learn more about me and my positions on issues. If you
have any questions call me at 541-531-2912 or email me at
crarvial6@qmaii.com.
Thanks and best regards,
Jim Crary
(This information furnished by James A Crary.)
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Occupational Background:
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Educational Background:
JD, University of California, Los Angeles; MBA, Southern
Adventist University; MS, North Dakota State University; BA,
Walla Walla College
Prior Governmental Experience: Staff Attorney, Bureau of
Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission
Family: Married 37 years, two adult children, two
grandchildren
James Foster
For Social Tolerance
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or mandate things that ought to be private decisions.
Until 1972 Oregon criminalized homosexual conduct,
consenting adults on everyone. Thankfully, that anti -
libertarian ban has been lifted and now states no longer
discriminate when issuing marriage licenses. Yet politicians
still believe that their view must be imposed on everyone,
and commercial artists (such as photographers and bakers)
are now prosecuted for declining to participate in weddings.
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responsibility.
law enforcement.
James Foster
For Economic Opportunity and Fiscal Responsibility
Economic liberties are as essential as civil liberties. Careers
such as applying makeup or hair braiding should not require
state licenses.
Oregon's public employee retirement system (PERS) has
an unfunded liability of over $21 billion. Public employees
should be in a defined contribution ulan, similar to the 401(k)
provided by many private employers.
As Governor, I would use the line -item veto to cut spending
and improve Oregon's fiscal health.
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Democrat
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University Instructor
Educational Background: B.A., University of Colorado; J.D.,
Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 1991-
1996� State Senator 1997-2008; Secretary of State 2009-2015-
Governor, 2015-present
Governor Kate Brown
able children and families, and she's still fighting to make
*re,gi*A ?. ;tIqce,.vhere every*AetXe #p,,t#,rtw.nity t# t�rive.
Kate Brown stepped in as Governor after the unexpected
resignation of her predecessor, at a time when faith in state
government was badly shaken. She went right to work,
focusing on what matters most: good schools, quality jobs,
government.
Among her first acts as Governor, Kate Brown brought
Democrats and Republicans together to pass ethics reform,
requiring full disclosure of all lobbying activities, and crack-
ing down on officials who abuse public office for personal
gain.
Made the largest investment in education in Oregon
history, with $7.4 billion to help reduce class sizes and
put more resources in the classroom
Increased the minimum wage, because no one working
full time should be living in poverty
Passed paid sick leave, so workers don't risk losing their
jobs, or not being able to pay bills when they're sick or
caring for a sick child
Signed the Oregon Promise law, reducing community
college tuition to as little as $50 per semester and
expanded Opportunity Grants to more than 16,000
students
As Governor, Kate Brown will:
• Focus on increasing our high school graduation rates
• Continue working to help small businesses and build a
economy that helps Oregon families make ends meet
• Protect our land, water, and air quality
• Make transportation improvements to reduce congesti
and get goods to market and workers to their jobs I
(This information furnished by Kate Brown Committee.)
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Graduate, North Valley
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Lottery Local Control Act, Court Appointed Special Advocate
(CASA)
Gov. Brown's voter's statement will tout uninspiring,
retread•ed accomplishments "for all Oregonians" that "all
Oregonians" know has done nothing but shackle businesses,
cut jobs, and grown an unsustainable state budget that
doesn't serve anyone but her donors.
Oregonians are not fools.
I bring to you the rugged, independent Oregonian spirit that
makes Oregon great, and I will make better:
• Rnshackle private business. Growing small businesses
means growing tax revenue and opening up jobs. This
includes agriculture, high tech, responsible green job
growth, and new crop opportunities for Oregon's great
est resource —our farmland.
• I will place a statewide rent -freeze for two years. We wi
build our way out homelessness. I will build 100,000 n
housing units over the next six years. This increase will
stabilize the market until a larger housing plan is imple
mented as well as provide a boost in construction jobs
• Education. Many of Oregon's problems can be solved
equipping local educators. I will give local communitie
the opportunity to be the front line problem solvers to
bring quality education to local schools. Communities
know their unique needs more intimately and strategi-
cally than a marble building in the middle of Salem.
• Public Safety. I will give our cities and counties the
strategic support from our State Police. Lack of patrol i
high -crime areas and the system of "catch -and -release
is dangerous. I
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,ny plan. Compare it to our current governor's page in this
pamphlet and her website, and ask yourself...
Is Oregon better than it was when she started her term?
Is it better than it was five years ago?
Is it better for all Oregonians?
My plan will not just talk about good things for all
Oregonians,
it wiii make Oregon great for all Oregonians.
(This information furnished by Cliff Thomason.)
*ccupation: Circuit Rider,
Minister of the Gospel
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Educational Background: Rhema Bible Training Center
Prior Governmental Experience: None
REVIVING OUR STATE'S SOVEREIGN RIGHTS
AND
YOUR PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION
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highest quality raw milk in Oregon. A high standard work
took root in m)y heart and soul at a xtounq age. I will defend
our hardworking Oregonian's land, sovereign rights, and
private property.
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in hand. These landmarks have been set: never to be replaced
or removed. If we do not fight to keep the knowledge of
our heritage we will lose the blessing of the LORD on our
great state. I will endeavor to honor and preserve the Native
American's quest for the Book of Heaven.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION, SPEECH,
AND
right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of
their own consciences. No law shall in any case whatever
or interfere with the right of conscience."
We are all created in the Creator's image; therefore, the
unalienable rights of the unborn is the first duty of civil
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Mother and shall cleave unto his wife.
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PREACHING STATESMAN
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LIFE, LIBERTY, AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT
(This information furnished by Auer Governor.)
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Occupational Background:
Non-profit leadership,
Medicine, Business
Educational Background: UCLA Medical School and PhD
program, UC Riverside/UCLA Biomedical Sciences
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Task Force on
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janitor's kid and have never forgotten my roots. I went
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business.
Now it's time to get things done to make sure everyone has
the opportunity to succeed — all races, religions, and genders.
Let's end the corruption, • and incompetence that
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us as a 25-year career •r It's not working for every-
day Oregonians with graduation rates among the nation's
homelessness.
Consider the difference:
Bud Pierce:
Cut taxes for working
Oregonians. Opposes
interests.
Improve business climate
and reform education for
high -wage jobs.
True transparency and
accountability.
BuiI4 ro*!s. end aridlocV.
Kate Brown:
Supports $6-billion tax
increase that will cost
Oregonians $600 more a
year.
Signed fuels bill for out -of -
will add 19 cents a gallon for
gasoline and cost families
$193/year.
Rubber stamped coal bill
that will add $152/year to
residential electric bills.
Increase taxes, red tape.
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billion • 25%.
"I'" on accountability (Center
for Public Integrity).
"Pierce is not a typical, sound -bite candidate... when he
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Secretary of State
Dennis
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Occupation: Business Owner
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Legislature, Ways &
Means Committee Co -Chair; City Councilor; School District
Budget Committee
Community Service: ACCESS Food Share Board; Boy Scout
volunteer, coach
Family: Married to Cathy; father, grandfather
As our next Secretary of State, I want to improve
the lives of Oregon families.
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE
We can't stand by as children in foster care are physically
and sexually abused. Programs that fail to protect vulnerable
citizens will be held accountable.
We'll use school audits to help boost graduation rates
because every child deserves a chance for a bright future.
'As Democratic women, we know the Secretary of State has
no authority over social issues. Dennis is the only candidate
we trust to hold school districts accountable for educational
outcomes and the safety of our children. " —Kim Sordyl,
Attorney/Education Activist; Michelle Horgen, Teacher;
Kathryn Calcagno, Teacher
GROWING SMALL BUSINESSES
Dennis is trusted by National Federation of Independent
Business/Oregon SAFE Trust to oversee Oregon's
Corporations Division.
help businesses grow and hire Oregon workers
in family -wage jobs."
OPENING OUR GOVERNMENT
Public records, like air quality and toxic lead test results, will
be searchable online for citizen review.
PROTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS
Public employee whistleblowers reporting fraud, waste, and
corruption will be protected from workplace retaliation.
SAFEGUARDING VOTER RIGHTS
All Oreaonians will have access to fair impartial elections and
citizens' initiatives.
politics. We believe he'll do the same as Secretary of State.
Brad Witt (D-Clatskanie)
"Let's elect a candidate who'll protect voting ric a r '
ghts for al
Oregonians, increase transparency. and not be beholden to
I'T special interests." —Sal Peralta, Secretary, Independent lrP—U—r
of Oregon
Oregonians deserve
ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY and INTEGRITY.
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www.facebook.com/DennisRichardsonfor0re-gon
(This information furnished by Citizens to Elect
Jennis Richardson.)
Secretary of State
Paul Damian
Wells
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#ccupational Background:
Design Engineer
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Prior Governmental
Experience: Voter Advocate since 1992
I'm a civil rights activist not -a Politician. I'm committed t*
Iree elections, where all voters and candidates are guar-
anteed an equal opportunity to participate — even those I
disagree with.
Both states now conduct nonpartisan "Top -Two" elections.
No voter or candidate is forced to join a political party just
to participate, and preferential treatment for Democrats Jan
Republicans has been eliminated.
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If elected, I believe I can successfully challenge the constitu-
tionality of partisan elections in court. I don't believe this can
be accomplished by anyone but the Chief Elections Officer.
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When business provides jobs, individuals can provide for
themselves and their families — without government assis-
w,ublic swendin,,w on infrastructure, golice, education health-
care... Lose jol;s, and all social ills like crime and terrorism
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Industries Commissioner
Occupational Background:
Civil rights attorney.
Educational Background: OSU, B.S.; Lewis and Clark Law
School, J.D.
Prior Governmental Ex-,terience: State Senator Re]!,resentative
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Supporting Women and Families
"We support Brad because of his work to support women
in the workplace and equal pay legislation. He has been a
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sexual assault and domestic violence." -Mother PAC
Creating a Strong Middle Class
"Oregon's Nurses endorsed Brad because of his leadership
ensuring women earn equal pay for equal work and raising
the minimum wage." -Oregon Nurses Association
Strengthening Schools
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hundreds of 21st century shop classes to our schools."
-Oregon Education Association
Fair Elections
"Brad is the only candidate I trust to run fair and transpar-
ent elections, ensuring every Oregonian has a voice in our
democracy." -Bill Bradbury, Former Secretary of State
Holding Corporations Accountable
accountable. Brad's a fierce advocate for Oregon's workers."
-Oregon AFL-CIO
Pro -Choice
"Brad is the pro -choice champion Oregon deserves."
-NARAL Pro -Choice Oregon PAC
Equality
"Avakian carried the Oregon Equality Act and is a proven
champion for the LGBTQ community."
-Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC
Success for Oregon Businesses
IRWIN
• Pass campaign finance limits
• Audit government agencies, ensure proper use of tax dollars
• Reduce special interest influence in elections
• Expand civics education
The only candidate endorsed by trusted organizations:
Secretary of State
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Pacific Green Party
choices the role of monm and the results it often or duces.
All of the candidates for this office will promise election
reform. But ask yourself a simple question:
donations and benefit from our current election system
likely to produce real reform, or just superficial changes?
systemic problems of our elections and promote reforms
to give voters more choices, reduce the role of money, and
create fair conditions for all candidates. I support:
• Ranked choice voting to increase voter choice and lessen
the role of money
• Constitutional amendment to permit campaign finance
limits
• Public funding for candidates who accept limits on
spending
• Stronger fusion voting for cross -party nominations
• Updated voting technology to increase security and
reduce costs
As Secretary of State I will also support:
• Promoting socially conscious businesses
• Acting on state agency performance audits
• Insuring government transparency and the public's right
to know
• Protecting our public lands from private exploitation
voters a stronger and clearer voice by reforming how we
conduct elections.
about cleaning up our election system.
www.VoteForAlan.org
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon; Oregon League of (This information furnished by Alan F. Zundel.)
Conservation Voters; Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs;
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Oregon State Council for
Retired Citizens; Humane Society Legislative Fund; American
Federation of Teachers -Oregon (AFT -Oregon)
www.BradAvakian.com
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Brad Avakian.)
State Treasurer
Zhris
Henry
Progressive
Occupational Background:
UAW Aircraft Mechanic (3+
y Driver
(9+ years)
Educational Background: Student, Portland State University
Prior Governmental Experience: Co -Chair, Willamette
Neighborhood Association
Prior Civic Leadership: Board Member, Oregon Consumer
League
STOP THE WALL STREET RIPOFF OF OREGON!
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much of it placed with vulture capitalists, leveraged buyout
artists, and hedge fund operators. They charge Oregon hhu g
fees (not fully disclosed), likely over $500 million per year.
They invest almost all of the money in enterprises outside
Oregon.
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pay huge fees to Wall Street to float bonds for public works
The typical fee is 3-5%. Local governments in 2015 issued
over $3.7 billion in bonds and $1.7 billion in "refunding"
bonds. That means $160-$270 million in Wall Street fees. T1
State of Oregon itself issues nearly $1 billion in new bonds
per year, generating more fees.
Wall Street gets paid to invest public money and gets pai
again to loan it back to us.
Let's cut out the middle men. Oregon should use its invest-
ment funds for public works (transportation, bridges, water
systems), housing, and small business opportunities in
Oregon. Local governments should borrow funds from the
State of Oregon and avoid huge Wall Street fees.
All fees on investments by Oregon governments should
be fully disclosed, along with the now -secret annual audit
reports on these investments.
later in this Pamphlet), including:
• real campaign finance reform in Oregon
• opposition to the Trans -Pacific Partnership (TPP) and
other job -killing trade deals that put corporate attorneys
in charge of international tribunals with authority to nul-
lify our laws protecting workers and the environment.
The other candidates are taking huge contributions from
bankers and corporate executives. I am not.
www.ChrisHenryforTreasurer.org
(This information fumished by Chris Henry.)
State Treasurer
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Educational Background: BA,
Willamette University; Masters of Business Administration,
University of Washington
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative,
2007-present; Chair, Transportation and Economic
Development Committee; Vice -Chair, Revenue Committee;
Oregon Innovation Council; Oregon Retirement Savings
Board
Tobias Read
Leadership for the Long Run
Short-term thinking dominates too much of our politics.
Tobias Read provides leadership for the long run. He wants
to invest in the roads, schools, and infrastructure our state
needs for the future. That's his record.
• Tobias led the effort to fund full -day kindergarten for
every child in Oregon, because studies show it helps
change their lives.
• Tobias led the charge to establish a state Rainy Day Fund
because sound management when times are good helps
avoid painful cuts and tax increases when times are
tough.
• Tobias made it easier for more than a million Oregonians,
who don't get a retirement plan from their employer, to
save for their retirements.
As State Treasurer Tobias will carefullv manaae State invest-
ments to maximize returns, reduce costs to taxpayers, and
ensure reliable funding for State services.
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* Increase Transparency, by making information about
State investment decisions publicly available online.
* Reduce Inefficiency and Waste in the management of
taxpayer funds.
Help Oregonians Save for College, so all Oregon
students have a chance to get ahead.
* Fix Our Roads and Bridges, and re -focus Oregon to ma
long -overdue investments in infrastructure.
* Save the State Pension System Billions by slashing W
Street fees and bringing some of Oregon's investment
ouse.
* Repair Our Classrooms. As a father of two, Tobias
believes all children deserve a safe and healthy it t•
learn free of lead and asbestos.
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abec7ause of his •mplishments in public service.
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon, NARAL Pro -Choice
"M"qo C—w-"'w0i of his shared values.
www.Tobiasfor0recion.com
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StateTreasurer
Investor
Occupational Background:
Treasurer, Controller
Educational Background: A
inFinance and Management,
Wharton School uf Business, University v+Pennsylvania; eA
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Lake Oswego Budget Committee
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analyst and investor for more than thirty years.
Oregon can do more with revenue we already have. How we
manage our finances determines what we can afford; roads,
schools, bridges — even PERS. As an experienced treasurer
and analyst, I offer reliable management of our state's
The Treasurer's job is not just to count the money — it's to
make the money count.
As a Lake Oswego City Councilor, I've established myself as
a budget hawk. With my fiscal leadership, the city is on track
next five years —without raising taxes.
"Gudman has showed an open-minded and collaborative
North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce
Your Priorities, Not Special Interests
My goal is to get the highest rate of return for Oregonians -
not special interests and campaign contributors.
Bipartisan Support for the Most Qualified Candidate
"We need to vote for the person that is best
suited for the job, not merely a party. / am voting for Jeff
and / hope you will too."
Tom Potter, Mayor of Portland 2005-2009
Please visit JeffGudman.org for a long
list of bipartisan endorsements
(This information furnished by Friends of Jeff Gudman.)
StateTreasurer
*ccupation: Certified
Public Accountant; Lottery
*ccupational Background:
State Senator; 30+ years CPA;
20 years Treasurer Episcopal
Diocese of Eastern Oregon
Educational Background: BSBA University of Denver;
Graduate studies University of Oregon
Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator; Bend City
Council; Chair Bend Urban Renewal Agency
"Chris Telfer has my support because she is the
most qualified person running period"
—Senator Chris Edwards (Democrat -Eugene)
"Simply put, there isn't a candidate better suited to the
Treasurer's office than Chris Telfer"
—Senator Brian Boquist (Republican -Dallas)
Chris Telfer has the experience.
Oregon needs a Treasurer with the skills and experience to
transform the Treasurer's office into an active participant in
Oregon's economic success. As a CPA, successful business
owner and former State Senator, Chris Telfer is the only
Chris Telfer has a plan.
As Oregon's Chief Investment Officer, Chris Telfer has a plan
to reconcile the federal conflict in marijuana laws. Telfer's
proposal to create the "Oregon Vault" to accept deposits
and the ability to electronically pay bills is just the type of
leadership and problem solving Oregon needs. Chris Telfer
also has a plan to address the $21 billion PERS gap that will
protect and grow these retirement funds.
The current coercive, partisan political process doesn't
represent the greatness or spirit of Oregon. We need C hris
Telfer because she is the only candidate with a track record
Chris Telfer now more than ever to represent the wholenes
of Oregon and not a political agenda. Our State Treasurer
must be abova_rLa_ft[s�anunlitics. Chris Telfer understand
importance of independent thought, not forced into one
of ideology or the other. Chris Telfer will bring pro essional
ism and results -based solutions to the office. I
(This information furnished oyTogether for Oregon.)
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If you are a US czen, live in Oregon, are 18 years old
and have registered to vote.
You have the right to vote even if
you are homeless.
You have the right to vote if you
have been convicted of a felony but
have been released from custody,
even if you are on probation or
parole.
You have the right to vote even if
you have a guardian and even if
you need help reading or filling out
your ballot.
You have the right to vote or cast
your ballot if you are in line by 8pm
on Election Day.
You have the right to know if you
are registered to vote.
You have the right to choose
whether or not you want to register
as a member of a political party.
You have the right to use a
signature stamp or other mark but
first you have to fill out a form. No
one can sign for you.
You have the right to ask for help
from elections staff or from a friend
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people who cannot help you vote,
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officer from your job.
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You have the rightto vote for the
person you want.You can write in
someone else's name if you don't
like the choices on your ballot.
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choices you do mark will still count.
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makes it equally possible for people
with disabilities to vote privately
and independently.
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ballot, including a "provisional
ballot','was accepted for counting.
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complaint if you think your voting
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Attorney General
Democrat
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Prosecutor; private practice;
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Ellen Rosenblum has made looking out for the most vulner-
a b I e 0 regnn-Lana-h P r t n _ rinrity. As a fr)rm.-r fi-rierni Prn�zprii_
tor and trial and appellate court judge, she is a true public
servant who works for the people -not politicians and special
iviterests.
Protecting Children
As Attorney General, she vigorously enforces the Internet
Crimes Against Children Act, which includes prosecuting
sexual predators and child pornographers. Ellen's office
secures approximately one million dollars every day in child
support for Oregon families. She championed a law that
protects schoolchildren's information from being misused for
marketing or advertising.
Protecting Crime Victims
Under Ellen's leadership, the Oregon Department of Justice
protects and helps thousands of victims and survivors every
year. She was a leader in the successful fight for a new law
protecting victims of sexual assault on campus. And she
helped pass laws banning so-called "revenge porn" and
extending the statute of limitations for rape cases, so more
can be prosecuted.
Protecting Consumers
Ellen protects consumers by cracking down on businesses
that don't play by the rules. She has prioritized fighting fraud
and scams against older Oregonians, who are especially
vulnerable. She secured funding for an Elder Abuse Unit in
her office, making it possible to bring criminal cases against
those who prey on seniors.
Endorsements
Governor Barbara Roberts
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Education Association
Oregon School Employees Association
Oregon Nurses Association
Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Working Families Party
NARAL Pro -Choice Oregon PAC
Oregon AFSCME
The Mother PAC
UFCW555
College Democrats of Oregon
SEIU 49 & 503
Stand with Ellen so she can continue working for you!
Learn more at Ellen Rosenblum.com.
(This information furnished by Elect Ellen Rosenblum for
Attorney General.)
Attorney General
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Educationa Background: U.S. Military Academy at West
Point; University of Washington Law, J.D.; European School
of Management &Technology, MBA
Prior Governmental Experience: From Platoon Leader to
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Human Intelligence (HUMINT) and Counter-Narcoterrorism
Programs in Europe and Russia; Pending Chair, Military and
Veterans Law Section, Oregon Bar; Member, Mount Angel
School Board
"If I could take one lawyer with me into combat as the
next Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division,
I would take Dan Crowe.' -Major General John R. Vines
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fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Government -
Oregon is currently 50th in the U.S. for Public Corruption
Prosecutions;
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received an 'F' from the Center for Public Integrity for
Govt. Transparency for the past8 years;
carefully reviewing Oregon's Contracts-i n cum bent AG
lost $500M of your money in Cover Oregon & Columbia
River Crossing debacles;
jailing abusers of Oregon's foster kids & child sex
traffickers;
reforming how we care for our mentally ill and those
struggling with addiction;
prosecuting polluters;
enforcing Oregon's child support laws; and
ensuring all Oregonians are treated fairly, not must a
Privileged, connected few.
Returning home to Oregon after a decorated military career,
Daniel built up the Veterans' Justice Project -representing
illness, and addiction.
place their finger on the Scales of Justice, especiall our
Attorney General." -Daniel Crowe
Among many others- Endorsed bv National Rifle Association -
Political Victory Fund, Oregon Firearms Federation Political
Action Committee, National Federation of Independent
Business/Oregon SAFE Trust
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Occupational Background:
Hospitality Industry,
Community Organizer
Educational Background:
2 Years at University of Houston, Hotel and Restaurant
Management
Prior Governmental Experience: None
Committed to Helping
Greg Delgado has worked hard to improve our community
and stand up for those without a voice. As an immigration
rights and social justice professional, Greg has made it his
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benefits for the local economy but we live in a place that
is known for its natural beauty and we need to protect our
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to make sure we are taking care of that for now and future
generations.
Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC
SEIU Local 49
SEIU Local 503
AFSCME Council 75
Senator Jeff Merkley
(This information furnished by Friends of Greg Delgado.)
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Laborer; Logger
Continuing Education; York Community High School
Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator; State
Representative; United States Department of Labor
Tim Knopp
and SmaH Businesses
As a small business owner for nearly 20 years, Tim has suc-
cessfully created private sector jobs. Now, he helps Central
Oregonians build the affordable homes of their dreams. He
understands the challenges small business owners face
fighting excessive and costly government regulations. Tim
nearly $2 billion every year.
Protecting Taxpayers and Reducing Sl2ending
ing Oregon families. He championed legislation to protect
taxpayer refunds and returned over $1 billion to taxpayers.
Tim is committed to saving tax dollars through common
sense government reforms and transparency.
Ficil-itina for Educational Opportunities and Local Control
Tim believes in fully funding education through common
sense refn ss sizes and increasing-gLa-duaALon
rates. He championed efforts to increase choice in Oregon's
UUUUdLion system, leading a bipartisan effort to continue
allowing parents to choose the school that best fits their
child's needs.
Tim sponsored Career and Technical Education funding to
secure better paying jobs for graduates moving into the work-
force. Tim believes in creating opportunities for Oregonians
to improve their education and skills to secure family wage
jobs.
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Privacy
Tim helped pass bipartisan legislation that protects our
privacy regarding our email, cell phones, social media,
healthcare and education records.
Thankyou!
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(This information furnished by Tim Knopp for State Senate.)
State Senator, 28th District
Museum Manager.
Occupational Background:
Newspaper Journalist.
ministry.
Commission, 2014-present.
Family: Married, one daughter.
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a single name on the Republican primary ballot. No one filed
as a Democratic or Independent candidate.
After winning the Democratic nomination on a write-in vote,
I have been honored to gain the support of many long-time
Republican leaders in Klamath County, where I have made
my home for the past 26 years. Moderate Democrats,
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and work collaboratively with others
to lead the way forward.
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business and economic development for rural areas. I will
push for wise, sustainable use of our natural resources to
support healthy agriculture and timber industries.
Most of all, I am committed to effectively
Leqislature dominated by urban interests.
Klamath Falls Mayor Todd Kellstrom.
Former State Sen. Steve Harper.
Former State Rep. Bill Garrard.
Former State Rep. Del Parks.
Klamath County Comm issioner-elect Donnie Boyd.
Crook County Judge Mike McCabe.
Lake County Commissioner Ken Kestner.
Shady Cove Mayor Tom Anderson.
Dan Ke. Pen. Susan Liskey,-Trace-v_LL�91a
Chuck Wells, Sally Wells.
See additional supporters, video statements:
www.ker)plefolsenate.com.
(This information furnished by Todd Kepple.)
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Occupational Background:
Senior I/D ". devel-
opment,
so ware
ASLAN Enterprises; speaker/writer, Dirt Road
Economist; Klamath County rancher
Educational Background: UCLA, BA -Economics; Biola
University, MA -Christian Apologetics
Prior Governmental Experience: Klamath County
Commissioner; O&C Board; Klamath County Budget
Committee and Public Safety Committee
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However, endless government overreach in land, water,
timber and mineral resource management is hampering our
ability to live out these values. Federal mismanagement and
ceaseless gation have destroyed giant swaths of public
and private lands, resulting in public land closures, scarred
watersheds, spoiled wilderness and lost jobs. I will strive
to protect our land from government overreach and restore
local control for rural Oregon.
Restoring fiscal sanity to Salem: Pork -barrel spending, end-
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must learn to listen to every -day Oregonians rather than
special interest groups.
can make our communities prosperous and resilient.
Dennis is endorsed bv:
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Oregon Right to Life PAC
Oregon Firearms Federation Political Action Committee
AG -PAC
Business/Oregon SAFE Trust
Learn more at ElectDennis.com
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect
Dennis Linthicum.)
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Educational Background: BA, University of Oregon
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State Senator,
1997-present; Senate Republican Leader, 2006-present; Vice
Chair, Senate Committee on Rules; Member, Legislative
Administration Committee, Legislative Counsel Committee,
Legislative Commission on Indian Services, Broadband
Advisory Committee, Assets Forfeiture Oversight Advisory
Committee
Community Service: Co-founder, Oregon Lands Coalition;
President, Chamber of Commerce; Member, Oregon Hanford
Waste Board
Senator Ted Ferrioli: Rural Oregon's Most Effective Advocate
• Championed the largest small business tax cut in Oregon
history
• Protected rural cities and counties with "opt -out" from
marijuana sales
• Expanded Career and Technical Education and parental
choice in Oregon's education system
• Led collaborative efforts to give rural counties more
control of their land use laws
• Championed legislation to restore ethics and account-
ability to state government
• Fought to preserve Second Amendment rights while
providing resources to enforce existing firearms laws
• Has a 100% floor session attendance record for more
than a decade
• Over his career, has returned more than $100,000 in
unexpended office budget dollars to the general fund
"Salem has unfinished business: balancing Oregon's budget,
finding fair solutions to PERS reform, and creating a trans-
portation package that respects taxpayers and truly reduces
carbon without enriching those who want to abuse Oregon's
commitment to green energy. It is a privilege to stand up for
the rights of rural Oregonians in Salem. It is a privilege to
fight for rural Oregon values and to promote policies that help
rural communities grow and thrive. Thank you for the honor
of representing rural Oregon." - Senator Ted Ferrioli
Senator Ted Ferrioli is endorsed by:
AG -PAC
Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
National Federation of Independent Business/
Oregon SAFE Trust
Oregon Cattlemen's Association
National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
Sheriffs of Oregon PAC
Oregon Chiefs of Police Association
(This information furnished by Friends of Ted Ferrioli.)
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owner; sheep and cattle
rancher; substitute teacher
Occupational Background:
foreman Stringer Brother's
Livestock; Manager Fine Sheep
Company; Teacher secondary
(7-12) Arlington, Ontario, Adrian, Nyssa, Adjunct professor
Boise State, Ag. inspector
Educational Background: University of Oregon Master's
Degree Education, Bachelor's Degree Political Science Phi
School Diploma
Prior Governmental Experience: Mayor and councilman
Nyssa Oregon; Malheur County Traffic Safety Commission;
Owyhee Water Control District; Legislative Action Council,
Vice -Chair Malheur County Demo•
cratic Party
sheep and cattle for three generations.
Mark Stringer Understands the value of education and is
working to improve education in Oregon, at all levels: As a
businessman, Mark knows a iwood education will Frovide the
basic skills necessary for a lifetime of productive employ-
ment. As an educator, Mark has provided those vital skills to
our children.
Mark Stringer knows that Central and Eastern Oregon jobs
and natural ener&, resources. Tourism is a b,4,, wroduct of the
sparse population and rich beauty of our area.
Mark Stringer will work for solutions to Eastern and Central
Oregon problems:
Expand foreign and domestic sales of our agricultural prod-
ucts. Seek new markets for commodities originating in local
mills, ranches and farms. He recognizes the contributions
made by our unique young talent pool.
Provide for a fair system of property tax relief.
state and federal intervention.
Protect our water rights, and develop water resources.
Meet the needs of our senior citizens.
Help small businesses to begin, develop, and stay.
Mark Stringer is independent of special interests, and will
provide a strong voice for Central and Eastern Oregon. We
need is enthusiasm and good judgement on our side.
Mark Stringer is one of us; he will work for us.
(This information furnished by William Mark Stringer.)
State Representative, 53rd District
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27 years USAF career; served in Vietnam, Germany, and
Yugoslavia in command, leadership, staff, and diplomatic
positions and on the Air Force and Secretary of Defense
staffs in the Pentagon.
Educational Background: MA in International Affairs,
University of Arkansasap; BA in Journalism, University of
North Carolina at Chel Hill; Squadron Officers School; Air
Command & Staff College; National Defense College.
Prior Governmental Experience: Legislative Committees:
Vice -Chair House Higher Education, Innovation, and
Workforce Development; Joint Ways & Means; Public
Safety Ways & Means Subcommittee; Education Ways &
Means Subcommittee; House Judiciary; Co -Chair General
Government & Consumer Protection; House Education; and
Human Services & Housing. Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs
Commission; State Commission on Children and Families;
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Gene Whisnant
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ranchers, and property owners' rights. He supports common
sense solutions on clean energy issues.
Gene believes in individual freedoms for Oregonians:
• Supports free markets;
• Believes in local government decision -making;
• Sponsors legislation for effective, frugal, accountable,
and transparent State Go•vernment; and
• Focuses on Oregon's economic recovery.
Gene knows lower taxes and less regulation help grow
Oregon's economy to ensure stable funding for a quality
education system; provide quality programs for seniors,
disabled, and military veterans; and expand public safety
programs to protect the public, fight meth, hold criminals
accountable, and address illegal immigration.
Gene cares about Central Oregon families and supports
tougher penalties and "reporting requirements" for sexual
predators.
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect
Gene Whisnant.)
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Occupational Background: 38
years of Administrative Rules
experience as a Paralegal,
Vocational Consultant and
Adjuster in the Oregon Workers
Compensation system.
Millworker, Sawmill and Veneer Plant. Forestry Engineer's
Aide. 3 years, U.S. Army. Honorable discharge as E-5.
Educational Background: B.A. 1969, University of Oregon.
M.A. 1970, U of 0. Additional graduate studies at UCLA.
Prior Governmental Experience: City of Eugene Ad hoc
Public Safety Advisory Committee. 5 years, City of Medford
Budget Committee, 3 years, Bend Parks and Recreation
District Budget Committee. I have also spent about 20 years
on neighborhood committees in Euaene and Bend- About the
same in PTAs and PTOs, as well as one term on the Safety
Committee for Lane County School District 4J.
Everyone wants economic develoment in Oregon, but
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year and largest class sizes in the US. Yearly, about 10,000
kids do not finish high school. 73% of entering community
college students need remedial coursework. Following the
passage of Ballot Measure 5 in 1990, the lack of adequate
funding for education has steadily eroded the quality of
Oregon's public school system. For more than 20 years,
legisl.-.t!*rs frink •,#t� p,?.rties �v.ve s2.4 #ulii fix thisJviri
failed. It is time to stop, talkin and do somethinG�_��
will make this my priority. The future depends on
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economic health of the State. We also need to look to the
fossil -fuel dependent. The future of the planet depends on
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to think about our children, grandchildren and futu7re
generations.
(This information furnished by Michael Graham.)
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Representative
Occupational Background:
Inventor, health care
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M.A., Politics and Economics; Johns Hopkins University;
,tyl M.D.; Oregon State University; Roseburg High Scho7ol
Prior Governmental Experience: Budget Committee,
Bend -La Pine School District
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INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP. BIPARTISAN RESULTS.
"Working across party lines and beyond narrow labels,
together we're making progress for Bend and all of Oregon:
improving women's health, protecting small business, com-
batting government corruption, opposing job -killing taxes,
confronting painkiller addiction and promoting renewable
energy. I'm leading with an open mind, tolerant heart and
thoughtful voice. I ask for your vote."
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"in the aftermath of scandal, Knute worked hard
to pass a strong new law giving government
whistleblowers greater rights and protections to speak
out -to combat corruption and waste."
Bruce Abernethy, former Bend Mayor - Democrat
COMBATTING DRUG ABUSE
"We lost our daughter to drug abuse - it is a tragedy
from which we'll never recover. Knute's leadership in
passing a new law to combat the epidemic of
prescription drug and heroin abuse will save lives."
Les Stiles, Deschutes County Sheriff (et.)
DEFENDING SMALL BUSINESS JOBS
"I appreciate that Knute opposes the job -killing taxes and new
regulations that make running a small business more difficult.
He understands what makes our economy tick."
Kent Couch, local small business owner - Republican
STANDING UP FOR BEND
"From more funding for OSU Cascades to championing
improvements to Mirror Pond to pushing for smarter
affordable housing policies, Knute is thoughtful fighter
for the people of this community."
Kevin English, Bend resident
LEARN MORE AT WWW.KNUTEBUEHLERSOM
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Our local teachers support Gena because she'll work to
get Bend schools the resources they need to reduce class
sizes, improve graduation rates, and restore classes like
art, music, and shop. Gena will fight to increase dual credit
options that reduce student loans, and bring back career and
technical education so that all students graduate with a solid
foundation.
"Gena will make our schools and students a higher priority.
That's what we need in a State Representative."
Amy Sabbadini, Teacher, Bend Senior High School
Affordable Housing
With housing costs skyrocketing in Bend, Gena will work to
ensure people aren't evicted without a reason, and that rent
increases come with adequate notice and aren't so dramatic
they price people out of their homes.
Putting People First
Gena believes we need an economy that works for everyone.
She will fight to put working families and small businesses
ahead of special interests by closing corporate tax loopholes
so we can invest in education and health care for Oregon
families.
"Gena's experience working with local businesses has made
a difference for our community's economy and future. I trust
her to listen to small business owners like me."
Sterling McCord, Owner, Bend Electric Bikes
Endorsements
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
Oregon Education Association
Bend Education Association
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC
www.GenaforBend.com
(This information furnished by Gena Goodman -Campbell.)
State Representative, 55th District
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Lawyer; Publishing Company CEO.
B.S., Agricultural Resource Economics, Oregon State
University; Condon High School.
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative;
Minority Leader, Oregon House of Representatives; Joint
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Educational Background: University of Oregon (B.A. Public
Policy, Planning and Management)
Prior Governmental Experience: None
I'm Brie Malarkey, a native Oregonian and active citizen
who cares about issues that pertain to all of us. I believe the
unique challenges I have faced will help me serve the needs
of Oregonians. I plan to be in the trenches with my commu-
nity, participating in forums and events in order to be a true
representative for the people. I have always used my voice
and am never afraid to speak up.
Environmental Stewardship
I believe in the power of nature to enhance our physical,
our ecosystems for future generations and the many impor-
t,?.At cre;?.tures iAv*lved.. If electej! I willw#rk t# cre;?.te p*llicies
that support sustainable management of our public lands.
While approving policies regarding economic development
may be affected.
Protecting Family Businesses
I want to ensure the ability of our community to self -sustain
greatest strengths is the business sector we've created from
micro -industries. I understand the challenges that come with
to support the job creation and taxes provided by small
businesses.
Individual Freedoms
I believe strona v in our riaht to choose. This includes thinat
like health care, spiritual and religious practices, education,
and civil rights. Through my work as state representative I
want to protect Oregonians' rights while taking into consid-
individuals.
focus is that of my constituents. I am a citizen just like you
and I desire to reflect this value while in office. Vote
Malarkey — I'm Full of Passion for Oregon!
(This information furnished by Malarkey For Oregon.)
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Educational Background: High School Graduate, some
college, Military Police Training, Legislative Energy Institut
Executive Certificate, NCSL Leadership Course
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon House of
Higher Education &Workforce Development, Veterans,
Joint Committees on Ways & Means, Capital Construction,
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Any violations of the Identified election laws are subject to
penalties ranging from Civil Penalties (Up to $250 per Violation),
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2011 and then elected to a full term in May 2012). Oregon
Board of Bar Examiners (administers bar examination and
evaluates applicant qualifications for admission to practice
member 1998-2000, vice -chair 2000-2001)
of Appeals and, before that, over 25 years of experience
practicing law. While serving on the Court of Appeals, she
decided a wide variety of criminal, civil, and administrative
cases.
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21 yea rs-,Le_oresenti n a- both Qlaintiffs and defendants, mostlxa
in business -related and employment cases.
She began her career in legal services, representing low-
income clients in New York City and in the mid -Willamette
Valley.
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Lynn Nakamoto.)
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Lawyer and Managing
Shareholder, Stoll Berne
(1996-2015; 2011-2015); Judicial
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Unis, Oregon Supreme Court (1995-1996). 1
(Boalt Hall), J.D. (1995); University of Oregon STchool of Law
(1992-1993); Vassar College, A.B. (1990).
Prior Governmental Experience: Judge, Oregon Court
of Appeals (current); Commissioner on the Oregon Law
Commission (2010-2015); Judicial Law Clerk, Oregon
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years on behalf of individuals and companies in cases before
the Oregon and federal courts. He represented parties in
Supreme Court and the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Judge Shorr has lived in Oregon for over twenty years. He
and his wife, a naturopathic physician, raise their twin boys
in Portland, Oregon. They are deeply committed to making
sure their community is a safe and supportive environment
for all children. Judge Shorr is a volunteer soccer coach for
his sons' team. He has been a leader in the legal community,
serving on the committees and boards of several legal
associations. He is a cast chair of Hands On Greater Portland
which manages and provides volunteers to other non-profit
organizations.
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He \�ill continue to work to ensure all are treated fairly in our
courts according to the rule of law. He has been honored to
serve as a judge on the Oregon Court of Appeals. He seeks
your support to continue to serve.
(This information furnished by Friends of Scott Shorr.)
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Flint
!Fccupation: Judge of the
Deschutes County Circuit
Court, 11th District, Position
Arbitrator and Mediator, Bend Family Law and Mediation,
(2010-2016); Senior •
Attorney, Bend Family Law, (2005-2010)
Attorney, Babb Heatherman, LLP, (2003-2005)
Educational Background: Juris Doctor, Whittier College
School of Law, Center for Children's Rights, summa cum
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English, magna cum laude (1999)
Prior Governmental Experience: Circuit Court Judge,
Deschutes County (2016-Present); Judge, Municipal Court
for the City of Bend (2014-2016); Juvenile Court Referee,
Deschutes County Circuit Court (2015-2016)
JUDGE BETHANY FLINT
DEDICATED TO DESCHUTES COUNTY
FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY
"Bethany Flint's experience working
with families and children in crisis will be an
invaluable addition to the Deschutes County bench,"
Governor Kate Brown (Press Release), February 12, 2016.
"Flint's background in one of its busiest areas
and her experience on the bench
make her a valuable replacement for DeHoog."
Editorial, The Bulletin, Bend, Oregon, February 16, 2016.
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Justice. Judge Flint's service to Deschutes C•n t"
by her strong elief in the integrity and impartiality of the
judiciary.
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(This information furnished by Bethany Flint for Judge.)
Democratic Party
Oregon Democrats fight for Oregon values. We believe in a fair wage for a hard day's work. We believe in equality. We believe
in access to affordable healthcare. We believe in affordable, high -quality education. We believe in putting people before
corporate profits.
Join with all the Oregonians voting for our champions of Oregon's middle class:
• Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine have been fighting for women, children, and families their entire lives and will break down
barriers for Oregon's families in the White House. With plans to protect LGBT rights, fight for equality, tackle our broken
immigration system, make college debt -free, ensure that the wealthy pay their fair share and create an economy that
works for everyone, not just those at the top, Clinton and Kaine are leaders Oregon needs.
• U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is working to expand and increase Pell grants and tax credits to make college more affordable
for middle class families, hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for skyrocketing drug prices, and protect Social
Security and the Medicare guarantee. He is leading the charge in the Senate to protect Americans' privacy and to keep
governments and criminals alike out of our personal lives. Learn more at wwwwydenfQraanBte.cQm.
• Kate Brown came into the Governor's office under difficult circumstances, and got to work. She worked with her col-
leagues to pass a sweeping ethics reform law, make the largest investment in education in Oregon history, increase the
minimum wage, and enact paid sick leave. Now, she's focused on increasing graduation rates, helping small businesses
grow, and protecting our natural resources. Brown is building an economy that allows Oregon families to thrive. Learn
more at www.KateBrownFor0regon.com.
• Elect our great, hard-working team to the U.S. House —Congressman Peter DeFazio, Congressman Earl Blumenauer,
Congressman Kurt Schrader, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and Jim Crary for Congressional District 2.
• Re -Elect our Democratic Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, elect Brad Avakian as Secretary of State, and Tobias Read as
Oregon State Treasurer to continue to build a strong Oregon.
• Be sure to cast your vote for Democratic candidates in the Oregon House and Senate so that they can keep working for us
on the issues that make a real difference in the lives of Oregonians.
• And please support our many Democratic candidates running for local offices, working every day to make our communi-
ties stronger.
Remember —the earlier you vote, the better. The more early votes we get, the more voters we can reach in the crucial final
days of the election.
As Oregon Democrats, we stand for our values:
• Family wage jobs and workers' rights
• Equality for all -regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation
• High quality education
• Affordable healthcare
• Retirement security
• National security
• Civil liberties and transparent government
If you need information on Democratic candidates and statewide ballot measures, you can find it at: www.dI2o.g_M.
On behalf of the Democratic Party of Oregon, thank you. We look forward to your involvement in the Democratic team.
Respectfully,
Frank Dixon
Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon
To learn more about how you can help Democrats win, contact us:
iL�d o�.or e iafo1@dP_o.or_q * (503) 224-8200 9 232 NE 9th Ave, Portland OR 97232
Paid for by the Democratic Party of Oregon. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. www.d-Do.ora
(This information furnished by the Democratic Party of Oregon.)
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The Independent Party was formed to empower informed independent voters who don't feel well represented uveither the
Democratic orRepublican parties.
We are Oregon's third largest party, with over 106,000 members. We are a platform for independent voters to have a say in
mn"emmon,.
We work
1. Oppose spending oninefficient government programs.
z Reduce special interest and "big money" influence over all government processes.
a. Increase transparency ingovernment, especially vnhow our tax dollars are spent.
4. Protect Oregon consumers from ,iponuand abuse.
o. Improve education and job training opportunities for Oregonians.
o. Provide incentives for business creation and expansion in Oregon but only if the incentives return greater benefit to the
public than they cost.
Democratic and Republican officeholders are controlled by their "donors." Winning a contested race for the Oregon
Legislature now typically costs over $700,000, sometimes over $1 million. They have never enacted limits on campaign
as the worst in America — except for Mississippi.
Campaign spending on Oregon races has increased 10-times-over since 1996.
nOWmEmFFER-MEMBERS LEAD THE WAY
Our agenda is determined by our members (not big money donors). In our 2016 survey, the members said Oregon government
should:
= Require lobbyists to disclose all of their spending on influencing the government, not just the small amounts they spend
providing gifts topublic officials. (87%)
• Require that all political advertisements identify their top funders, including the names of corporations and labor unions
(not just nice sounding fr4na>(o4%}
° Establish reasonable deadlines for government agencies to respond to requests for public records. (81%)
• Prohibit public officials from voting on government decisions that would give significant special benefits tntheir largest
campaign contributors. <7o%>
~ Increase the excise tax on e-cigarettes (vaping) from zero to the same level as applies to tobacco cigarettes. (70%)
° Focus onpolicies that help to grow Oregon industries, including investing in transportation infrastructure. (67%)
• Remove the exemption for insurance companies from the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act. (61%)
OUR MEMBERS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We have led several fights in the Oregon Legislature to require effective disclosure of campaign contributions, increase trans-
parency in government, increase citizen participation in elections, and reduce the influence of big money in campaigns.
We also sought to change laws that prevent newcomers to politics from running as our candidates and allow Democrats and
Republicans mhijack our nominations. None passed.
OUR PROMISE n0OREGOm»AmS
The Independent Party will support the following legislation:
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AMENDMENT: Amends the Oregon Constitution to allow the people to decide on limits on
political campaign contributions.
TRUTH IN CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING ACT: Requires that political advertisements truthfully and prominently disclose their
main sources nrfunding, including "independent expenditures"
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY |mGOVERNMENT ACT: Requires enopen and transparent process for the granting nf
any public money u,tax breaks to businesses and a refund mechanism when their promises of jobs and economic growth are
not met.
CONSUMER AND SMALL BUSINESS PROTECTION ACT: Requires insurance companies to comply with the Oregon Unlawful
Trade Practices Act.
OnEGOwSnn4LL BUSINESS EXPANSION ACT: Provides tax incentives for creation or expansion of small businesses that hire
new workers.
OnEGOmBALLOT MEASURES
mOunm5: allows public universities tu play the stock market
YES o^9o: increases state funding for high school vo-tech and college readiness programs
YES "m26-rg4: Multnomah County: Campaign Finance Reform <
YES on2-roo: Benton County: Ranked Choice Voting
Join the Party
Vote for candidates with ^muopenuenrnext tvtheir names onthe ballot.
VOTE. THINK. BE. INDEPENDENT.
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Libertarian Party
The Libertarian Alternative
more OT Tne samef 115 you VoTe Tor someone promising res [IT
promises and your expectations? Would you vote forthern again, or only againstsomeone who seems even worse?
Don't waste your vote by supporting the "lesser of two evils" major party candidate! Voting for them only encourages and
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vote for Libertarian candidates!
For the third election in a row, the Libertarian Party of Oregon has nominated a record number of candidates for public office
We are the political party offering you a true altemative to the Democrats who think they know how to spend your money
better than you do, and to the Republicans who outlaw what they think are bad decisions. Libertarians are not right or left or
center, but we stand on principle and champion your freedom to do what you want with both your life and your money.
Libertarian Party Statement of Principles
We, the members of the Libertarian Party, challenge the cult of the omnipotent state and defend the rights of the individual.
manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they
choose.
Governments throughout history have regularly operated on the opposite principle, that the State has the right to dispose of
the lives of individuals and the fruits of their labor. Even within the United States all yolitical warties other than our own gran
to government the right to regulate the lives of individuals and seize the fruits of their labor without their consent.
We, on the contrary, deny the right of any government to do these things, and hold that where governments exist, they mus
not violate the rights of any individual, namely:
1. the right to life — accordingly we support the prohibition of the initiation of physical force against others;
2. the right to liberty of speech and action — accordingly we oppose all attempts by government to abridge the freedom of
speech and press, as well as government censorship in any form; and
3. the right to property — accordingly we oppose all government interference with private property, such as confiscation,
nationalization, and eminent domain, and support the prohibition of robbery, trespass, fraud, and misrepresentation.
Allent in t!ire ?re.
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a candidate for public office, and party leadership is directly elected by our members. There are many opportunities for true
grassroots activism.
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The Libertarian Party of Oregon's primary election included a poll on some of this year's potential ballot measures.
Libertarians voted NO on the corporate gross receipts tax.
(This information furnished by the Libertarian Party of Oregon.)
Pacific Green Party
NOW are you ready for an alternative to business as usual?
STILL think the "two-party" system is serving us well?
HAPPY with the electoral system which produced the two most distrusted
presidential candidates in the history of the United States?
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electoral reform, health care for all, marriage equality and ending the War on Drugs. Today we call for:
Protecting Our Planet:
Clean air and water. No LNG pipelines or terminals. Stop coal and oil trains. Reduce pesticide use. End destructive logging,
enerav extraction: frackina. tar sands. offshore drillina. mountainton removal. and uranium mines. Enact a CarbIQlLtaL LL.Pbell
tion through university level.
Health Care as a Right:
Establish an improved "Medicare for All" single -payer public health insurance program for everyone.
Empower the People:
Abolish corporate personhood. Enact electoral reforms for true democracy: public campaign financing, ranked -choice voting,
proportional representation, and open debates.
Ending Poverty:
Guarantee economic human rights, including access to food, water, housing, and utilities, to ensure every American a life of
dignity.
Peace and Human Rights:
Establish foreign policy based on diplomacy, international law, and human rights. End the wars and drone attacks, cut military
spending by 50% and close 700+ foreign military bases. Lead on global nuclear disarmament.
Racial Justice Now:
#BlackLivesMatter. End police brutality and mass incarceration. Create a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to eliminate the
legacy of slavery that continues as pervasive racism. Give communities control over their police. Demilitarize the police.
Justice for All:
Terminate unconstitutional surveillance, end persecution of whistleblowers, abolish secret kill lists, and repeal indefinite
detention without charge or trial.
A Just Economy:
$15/hour federal minimum wage. Break up "too -big -to -fail" banks. Develop cooperatives, public banks and public utilities.
Make Wall Street, big corporations, and the rich pay their fair share of taxes. Replace corporate trade agreements with fair
trade agreements.
Freedom and Equality:
Expand women's rights, protect LGBTQlA+ people from discrimination, defend indigenous rights, and create a welcoming path
to citizenship for immigrants.
DON'T JUST COMPLAIN ABOUT A "RIGGED SYSTEM."
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! WE ARE.
REGISTER GREEN — become a member of the Pacific Green Party and join with thousands of your neighbors to build momen-
tum for real change.
DONATE GREEN —we depend 100% on contributions from individuals. We never accept contributions from corporations. And
your contribution may cost you nothing! Visit oregontaxcredit.com for details.
BE GREEN — get involved today! Together we create the change we need. Join us on facebook/pacificgreens, the web
i2acificgreens.org, and twitter @pacificgreens.
VOTE GREEN — support our candidates!
Dr. Jill Stein — U.S. President
Eric Navickas — U.S Senate
Alan Zundel — Oregon Secretary of State
Michael Beilstein — 4th Congressional District
Alex Polikoff — 23rd District Oregon House
Joe Rowe — 44th District Oregon House
Tim Dehne —Benton County Commissioner
BE A PART OF THE GREEN FUTURE!
(This information furnished by the Pacific Green Party.)
Progressive Party
OUR CANDIDATES
Chris Henry State Treasurer
James Ofsink State Senate # 21
Cynthia Hyatt State House #15
Sami Al-AbdRabbuh State House # 16
Sharon Meieran Multnomah County Commission
(endorsed)
OUR CROSS-NOM I NATIONS
Brad Avalkian
Secretary of State
Peter DeFazio
U.S. House, District 4
Jill Stein
U.S. President
Eric Navickas
U.S. Senate
Fergus Mclean
State House # 7
Joe Rowe
State House # 44
WE OPPOSE: Corruption of elections by big money, Wall Street bailouts, the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, "corporate
personhood," and "free trade" deals, including TIPP.
WE SUPPORT: real campaign finance reform, Medicare for All, equal rights (including same -sex marriage), and $15 minimum
wage for all, now.
We are Very Different from the Establishment Parties
Real campaign finance reform.in Oregon
Oppose Trans -Pacific Partnership (TPP), other "free trade" deals
End "corporate personhood" and constitutional rights for corporations
"Medicare for All" comprehensive health care
Oppose cuts in Social Security & Medicare benefits
Increase minimum wages to living wage ($15 or more now, not later)
Employment for All (public works projects, WPA style)
Increase income taxes on big corporations and the wealthy
Oppose Wall Street bailouts
Repair, improve infrastructure (transportation, water systems, etc.)
Oppose wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria; bring troops home now
and stop sending in more
Slash military spending and foreign bases
End occupation of Palestine
Oppose government spying on Americans, including drones
Equal rights for all; same -sex marriage
Clean energy; no nuclear subsidies
Oppose shipping coal or oil for export from Pacific Northwest ports
Oppose offshore oil & gas drilling
Legalize marijuana possession and use
Require labeling of genetically engineered food
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OREGONISSUES
1. Real Campaign Finance Reform: Oregon Democrats and Republicans have never enacted limits on campaign contribu-
tions but have repealed voter -enacted limits 3 times. Democrats in office are refusing to enforce the Measure 47 limits
enacted by Oregon voters in 200•6. Campaign spending for Oregon public offices has skyrocketed from $4 million in 199t
to $40 million in 2014. Winning a contested race for the Legislature (about 10,000 votes needed for a House seat) now
typically costs over $650,000, sometimes over $1 million per candidate.
2. The Initiative and Referendum: These should be available to grass -roots efforts. The Secretary of State is discarding
over 35% of all voter signatures on petitions due to arbitrary, hyper -technical, and unnecessary rules, raising the cost of
petitioning so high that only corporations, ♦unions and the very wealthy can afford to use it.
3. Invest in Oregon: The State Treasurer should invest part of Oregon's $89 billion of investment funds in public works and
jobs for Oregonians instead of investing in vulture capitalists, corporate raiders, leveraged buyout artists, and fossil fuel
corporations and vendors.
4. Fair Taxation: Oregon has the 4th highest income taxes of any state on lower -income working families and is still at the --
bottom in taxes on corporations.
5. Stop Government Promotion of Gambling: Including video poker.
6. Stop Transporting Fossil Fuels by Rail through Oregon Communities.
NO on 95:
allows public universities to play the stock market with investment funds
YES on 97:
increases corporation taxes
YES on 98:
increases state funding for high school vo-tech and college readiness programs
YES on 100:
prohibit sales of parts from certain wildlife species
YES on 26-184:
Multnomah County: Campaign Finance Reform (honest-elections.com)
YES on 2-100:
Benton County: Ranked Choice Voting (betterballotbenton.com)
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(This information furnished by the Oregon Progressive Party.)
Republican Party
Political Party Statements
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• MARK CALLAHAN for US Senator: callahanfororegon.com
• BRIAN HEINRICH for 1st Congressional District: heinrichfororegon.org
• GREG WALDEN for 2nd Congressional District: greawalden.com
• ART ROBINSON for 4th Congressional District: artforcongress.com
• COLM WILLIS for 5th Congressional District: colmwillis.com
• BUD PIERCE for Governor: budpierce.com
• DENNIS RICHARDSON for Secretary of State: dennisrichardson.com
• JEFF GUDMAN for Treasurer: meffgudman.org
• OREGON HOUSE REPUBLICANS: orecion • re pu bi icans.org
• OREGON SENATE REPUBLICANS: theleadershipfund.com
Our Recommendations for the 2016 Ballot Measures:
Measure 97- VOTE NO- This is a hidden sales tax that will increase costs for gyery Oregonian by at least $600 per year.
Visit the Oregon Republican Party: gLggpn.gop
Oregon Republican Party
staff @orgol2.ora
503-595-8881
PO Box 25406, Portland, Oregon 97289
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What is the Working Families Party?
The Working Families Party is fighting for a brighter future for Oregon. One where the economy works for everyone, not just
the wealthy and well connected. One where politicians are accountable to working people, instead of Wall Street lobbyists and
corporate CEOs. One where all of us, no matter where we come from, can find a good job, get healthcare when we need it,
afford a home, send our kids to good schools, and have a secure retirement.
We're about improving the economy for working people.
This is our number -one, number -two, and number -three priority. We fight for new jobs, living wages, workers' rights, better
education, affordable health care for everyone, fair work schedules and a government that listens to working families, not big
corporations or other high-powered special interests.
How do we make sure that politicians listen to us?
We research the records of all candidates running for office in Oregon — Democrats, Republicans or Independents. Then we
support the ones with a record of standing up for the bread and butter economic issues that really matter to working- and
middle-class families.
What does it mean when you see "Working Families" next to a candidate's name?
It means you know that they have our seal of approval — and you can vote for them with the confidence that they will do the
best job of fighting for working people.
What issues will we ask Working Families electeds to achieve while in office?
During the 2017 legislative session we are asking WFP electeds to address issues including: fair scheduling policies, campaign
finance reform, paid family and medical leave, and fair trade policies.
Join us!
We're building our Party from the ground up. Vote for WFP-nominated candidates to send a message that these issues are
important, and help us build an organization that can truly represent working people in Oregon politics.
Vote for Shanti Lewallen for US Senate, and all the Working Families Party candidates on your ballot. Join us as we fight for an
economy that works for working families.
Learn more and sign up at www.WorkingFamilies.org/Oregon
(This information furnished by the Working Families Party of Oregon.)
Senate Joint Resolution 4 — Referred at the 78th Legislative Assembly's 2015 Regular Session to the Voters of the State of
Oregon for their approval or rejection at the November 8, 2016, General Election.
Result of -Tes- I -Vote Estimate • Financial lrff=
"Yes" vote amends constitution, state judges not required to There is no financial impact to state revenue or expenditures
retire from judicial office after turning 75 years old. Statutes There is no financial impact on local government revenue or
cannot establish mandatory retirement age. expenditures.
Result of -No- Vote
"No" vote retains constitutional provisions requiring state
judges to retire from judicial office after turning 75 years old,
authorizing statutes establishing lesser mandatory retirement
age.
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amends constitution to remove provision requiring manda-
tory retirement at age 75, as well as provision authorizing
statutes •r ■ retirement at age 70 • older.
Measure retains constitutional provision that authorizes
active service. Measure retains constitutional provision that
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Sec. la. [Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1, Article
V11 (Amended) of this Constitution, a judge of any court
shall retire from judicial office at the end of the calendar
year in which he attains the age of 75 years.] The Legislative
Assembly or the people may by law:
[(1) Fix a lesser age for mandatory retirement not earlier than
the end of the calendar year in which the judge attains the age
of 70 years;]
for recalling retired judges to temporary
[(3)] (2) Authorize or require the retirement of judges for
physical or mental disability or any other cause rendering
judges incapable of performing their judicial duties.
[This section shall not affect the term to which anyjudge
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italic] type indicates deletions or comments.
Explanatory Statement
Ballot Measure 94 amends the Oregon Constitution to remove
provisions establishing a mandatory retirement age for state
judges.
end of the calendar year in which the judge attains the age
of 75 years. The measure removes this requirement. The
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Assembly or the people to establish a statutory mandatory
retirement age for state judges.
Committee Members:
Senator Floyd Prozanski
Representative Jeff Barker
Kevin Kelley
Jack Stillwell
Bill Riggs
Appointed by:
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Members of the Committi
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial expla-
nation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
Legislative Argument in Support
The 2015 Legislative Assembly referred SJR 4 to the ballot
for a vote of the people. The Legislature recommends a "ye
vote. I
SJR 4 would amend the Oregon Constitution by taking out
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challenges that state judges might face that could impede
them from performing competent judicial work, no matter
their age. The commission can recommend to the Oregon
State Court the removal of a judge who the commission
determines is unfit to continue to serve as a judge.
Individuals live and work longer than previous genera -
as es. The�,, should not be forced to retire sim,,ah, because
they have reached the age of 75.
the general qualifications to serve as a judge in the state.
They should not be denied this right simply because the
person has reached a certain age. The current prohibition
prevents good judges from continuing to serve their com-
munity and the state.
Oregonians should end this discrimination. The Legislature
urges a "yes" vote.
Committee Members: Appointed by'
Senator Floyd Prozanski President of the Sena
Representative Jeff Barker Speaker of the House
Representative Mitch Greenlick Speaker of the Housel
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide
the legislative argument in support of the ballot measure
pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
Argument in Favor
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Mandatory retirement age has not been shown to provide
any significant benefit to the judicial process. Instead, it can
eliminate a judge who is both willing and able to continue to
their later years.
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method of ensuring an effective judiciary, sweeping out
the competent judges with the incompetent. Modern
differently and at different rates, with no indication that
seventy-five is a universal point of decline.
Our understanding of older adults' place in society and
the effects of ageism have evolved; there is both a civil
rights precedent and greater societal support to allow
those who are capable and willing to serve to do so
beyond the age of seventy-five.
This measure attempts to solve a variety of pressing
issues for Oregon's •
judiciary with too blunt an instru-
ment —the potential damage outweighs the benefits to
individuals and the state of Oregon.
Significant time has passed since the original adoption of
this provon. We have gained additional knowledge about
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Oregon better places to live, work and play for everyone.
member at: www.*dxcitvcIub.ora.
(This information furnished by Mike Marshall, Executive
Director I City Club of Portland.)
House Joint Resolution 203 — Referred at the 78th Legislative Assembly's 2016 Regular Session to the Voters of the State of
Oregon for their approval or rejection at the November 8, 2016, General Election.
Result of -Yes- Vote
"Yes" vote allows public universities to invest in equities
to reduce financial risk and increase funds available to I
students.
Result of -No- Vote
"No" vote prevents public universities from investing in
equities.
This measure allows investments in equities by public u1ni-
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students by minimizing tuitin increases andd en7 ohancing
student programs.
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company, association, or corporation.
There is no financial effect on either state or local govern-
ment expenditures or revenues required by the measure.
The revenue and e:,i: aenditure i aact on ublic universities is
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State of Oregon, is amended to read:
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this
section, the state shall not subscribe to, or be interested
in the stock of any company, association or corporation.
bequeathed; and may invest, in the stock of any company,
association or corporation, any funds or moneys that:
(b) Are the proceeds from the disposition of stock that is
donated or bequeathed for higher education purposes,
including stock already received; or
bequeathed for higher education purposes, including stock
already received.
(2) Notwithstanding the limits contained in subsection (1) of
this section, the state may hold and dispose of stock:
(a) Received in exchange for technology created in whole or
(b) Received prior to December 5, 2002, as a state asset
invested in the creation or development of technology or
resources within Oregon.
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to
public universities.
PARAGRAPH 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution
shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejec-
state.
Note: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic] type indicates deletions or comments.
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invest in equities. The public universities affected by this
measure are Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute
of Technology, Oregon State University, Portland State
and Western Oregon University.
(This impartial statement explaining the measure was
adopted at the 78th Legislative Assembly's 2016 Regular
Session.)
Legislative Argument in Support
A "YES" vote allows investments in equities by public
benefit students.
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granted public universities the authority to manage their
finances, including the ability to invest in equities, an impor-
in the Oregon Constitution may prevent public universities
from exercising the authority granted in Senate Bill 270. A
"YES" vote would ensure that public universities could invest
in equities, as intended in Senate Bill 270.
A "YES" vote allows public universities to invest in equities
to reduce financial risk and increase funds available to help
students.
A "YES" vote could benefit students by helping to minimize
tuition increases and by funding programs important to
students.
A "YES" vote would help protect university and state assets.
(This legislative argument in support of the measure was
adopted at the 78th Legislative Assembly's 2016 Regular
Session.)
Argument in Favor
Measure 95 Supports Orecion Students and Universitie
Vote "YES" on Measure 95 to allow Oregon's public univer
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financial investments.
A prudent strategy is to have many different kinds of invest-
ment baskets, all chosen to form a collection of investments
that balance out each other's strengths and weaknesses as
financial market conditions change. This strategy provides the
best opportunity to reduce risk and increase returns.
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by allowing them to invest in stocks —a critical and prudent
basket of investments.
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• A "YES" vote would allow Oregon's public universities
to reduce risk and more responsibly manage their money
to benefit students
• A "YES" vote means additional investment income could
be used to support academic programs and student
success
• A "YES" vote would update Oregon's constitution so
universities can manage their money in a more respon-
sible way
• A "YES" vote means additional investment income could
help minimize tuition increases and help more middle-
class Oregonians access a college education
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for their retirement funds was a responsibility I took very
seriously. To reduce risk to their funds, I ensured they were
invested in a diverse and balanced oortfolio. Oreaon's univer-
sities need to have the ability to do the same.
Measure 95 would allow Oregon universities to reduce
the benefit of students.
Please join me in voting "YES" on Measure 95.
Randall Edwards
Oregon State Treasurer, 2001-2009
(This information furnished by Randall Edwards.)
University Presidents: YES on Measure 95
Measure will give Universities the tools to increase revenue
to support Oregon students
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universities to invest in equities to increase revenues to
support students and reduce overall financial risk. I
investments while reducing financial risk critical to fulfilling
our Universities' core missions.
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By providing another stream of reve for state universities
besides tuition and taxpayer dollars, the income from invest-
ments would...
• Reduce financial risk for taxpayer dollars
• Support academic programs and student success
• Create more opportunities for middle-class Oregonians
to access a college education
• Help universities have more tools to minimize tuition
increases
• Assist with reducing the amount of student debt
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versities in reducing financial risk through diversification and
Oregonians want our universities to provide a quality edu-
cation and help more middle-class Oregonians access a
mission.
Supr)ort Oregon's public univelsities
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Edward J Ray, President of Oregon State University
(Title provided strictly for identification purposes)
Tom Insko, President of Eastern Oregon University
(Title provided strictly for identification purposes)
(This information furnished by Victoria Nguyen, University of
Oregon Foundation.)
Argument in Favor
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lies. The increased costs of education have barred students
ates back thousands of dollars.
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on students or taxpayers.
Measure 95 would allow universities to responsibly diversify
their investments and have less financial risk, while at the
same time increase their return on investments.
less debt
• More middle-class Orecionians access a college
education
• Support academic programs and student access
more resources available to support students.
Overall, Measure 95 provides universities the flexibility they
need to make balanced investments to lessen financial risk—
Vasilisa Smith
Student, University of Oregon
Class of 2017
(This information furnished by Vasilisa F. Smith.)
Argument in Favor
Vote YES on Measure 95 and Support Higher Education
For the past four years, we have been working together to
provide Oregon's seven public universities with the structure
and flexibility they need to help students succeed. Measure 95
is an important part of that work.
Ensuring Oregon's public universities are affordable and
accessible to students from all walks of life is fundamental to
sible to anyone who wishes to attend, so they can experience
a world -class education in Oregon.
Measure 95 ensures universities can invest in equities, diver-
sify their investments and manage their assets in a more
responsible wa . Overall, it would result in universities
investments.
fregon students deserve Me Dest we can provi-ffe—A—VIES—VoTe-
for Measure 95 is a step in the right direction in our efforts
to help make college more accessible and affordable for the
students of today and tomorrow.
Supporting Measure 95 with a "YES" vote means we could:
• Help more middle-class Oregonians access a college
education
• Provide another stream of revenue for Oregon universi-
ties to benefit students; and
• Help universities minimize tuition increases.
We voted YES in the legislature and we now ask you to join us
in voting YES as well.
Senator Mark Hass
Oregon Senate District 14
Representative Mark Johnson
Oregon House District 52
(This information furnished by Mark Johnson.)
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degree with mounting debt and tuition increases.
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State and federal resources are declining — or staying flat at
best.
We should give our Universities the financial tools to leverage
more private investments to support students — and g=
relying on increased tuition each year.
Our universities serve students from Oregon's 36 counties.
Our universities have a public obligation to operate strongly
and with fiscal responsibility.
Our universities have a public mission to educate and prepare
the next generation of leaders and workers.
Measure 95 is essential to these goals.
Vote Yes on Measure 95 so our universities have the financial
flexibility to maximize returns on investments and diversify
streams of revenue to support Oregon students.
Let's give our universities options other than increasing tuition
and fees.
Vote Yes on Measure 95.
Taylor Sarman
Student, Oregon State University
(This information furnished by Taylor D. Sarman.)
House Joint Resolution 202 — Referred at the 78th Legislative Assembly's 2016 Regular Session to the Voters of the State of
Oregon for their approval or rejection at the November 8, 2016, General Election.
Result of -Yes- Vote
"Yes" vote dedicates 1.5% of state lottery net proceeds to
fund veterans' services, including assistance with employ-
ment, education, housing, and physical/mental health care
Result of -No- Vote
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support services. Currently, constitution requires that state
lottery proceeds be used to create jobs, further economic
clevelooment. and finance nublic education: dedicates some
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services for Oregon veterans. Veterans' services include
assistance with employment, education, housing, physi ca/ ment ......... ... •in tirpntment. rPinte_nLa_Wr_)n,__access
to government benefits, and other services for veterans,
spouses and dependents. Other provisions.
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on veterans' services, which may include: (1) reintegration,
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and federal benefits; or (3) funding for services provided by
county veterans' services officers, campus veterans' service
officer or nonprofit or tribal veterans' services officers. The
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PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is
made part of Article XV, such section to read:
fund created by the Legislative Assembly under paragraph
services fund created by the Legislative Assembly. The
Legislative Assembly may appropriate other moneys or
revenue to the veterans' services fund.
(2) The moneys in the veterans' services fund may be used
trily to provide services for the benefit of veterans. Such
cervices may include, without limitation:
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health care and addiction treatment programs;
(b) Assistance for veterans, spouses of veterans or depen-
(c) Funding services provided by county veterans' service
officers, campus veterans' service officers or nonprofit or
tribal veterans' service officers.
(3) As used in this section, "veteran" means a resident of
the State of Oregon who served in the Armed Forces of the
United States.
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state.
Note: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
/ . talic] type indicates deletions or comments.
Originally the Oregon Constitution dedicated net lottery
proceeds to job creation and economic development.
Subsequent initiatives have dedicated 15% of net proceeds
from the State Lottery to a parks and natural resources
resources, and 18% to an education stability fund, which is
used to supplement public education funding.
athletics, gambling addiction treatment and other legisla-
tive priorities associated with job creation and economic
development.
the undedicated portion of net lottery proceeds to
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
Senator Alan Olsen
President of the Sena
Representative Paul Evans
Speaker of the House
Vicki Berger
Secretary of State
Jean Cowan
Secretary of State
Cory Streisinger
Secretary of State
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial expla-
nation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
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• Preventing veteran homelessness;
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By connecting our veterans to the Veterans Administration,
we unlock Federal earned benefits for veterans and their
families. This frees up state General Fund dollars that can
be redirected elsewhere, including our education and social
services programs.
aarned Federal benefits that are going unused. By connect-
ing veterans to these benefits, we help Oregon's economy
and the veterans who served our country.
At a time when our military members are facing multiple
deployments and significant long-term stresses resulting
from their time in uniform, it's up to Oregon to step in and fill
the gaps.
In addition to current state funding for veterans, Measure
96 will provide critical support for our veterans without
impacting lottery funds for Education Stability or Natural
Resources.
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veterans by voting YES on Measure 96.
r;ommittee illembers: Appointed by:
Senator Alan Olsen President of the Senate
Representative Paul Evans Speaker of the House
Representative Julie Parrish Speaker of the House
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide
the legislative argument in support of the ballot measure
pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
Vote YES on Measure 96
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Since 2011, I've had the honor of serving on the Oregon
Legislature's House Committee on Veterans Affairs. Our
committee has prioritized needed services for Oregon's
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iack of funding.
In response, Clackamas County Commissioner Martha
Schrader and I formed a bi-partisan effort, KEEPING OUR
PROMISE, to advocate that 5% of lottery funds be dedicated to
caring for Oregon Veterans.
In 2016, the Legislature referred this 1.5% version to voters.
It's not the amount we'd hoped, but it's a critical first step!
Many Oregon Veterans face daily challenges of higher -than -
average unemployment, homelessness, addiction issues and
suicide.
Dedicated funding will help us connect Oregon Veterans to
nearly $4 BILLION annually in the form of earned benefits for
healthcare, disability compensation, and education.
For every Veteran we connect to the Veterans Administration,
Oregon's share of federal funding for transportation grants
and emergency housing increases.
As the wife of a combat Veteran, I can tell you, many Veterans
need our support!
And as a legislator, I know our House and Senate Veterans
Committees are committed to ensuring the money you vote
for will be well -spent, and get to frontline services where it's
needed most.
I'm proud KEEPING OUR PROMISE has been a bi-partisan
effort with a core group of Republicans and Democrats
working together to serve our Veterans.
With your YES vote, we can close gaps in the social safety net
for Veterans in need!
Sincerely,
Representative Julie Parrish
West Linn/Tualatin
(This information furnished by Julie N. Parrish, Chief Petitioner,
Keeping Our Promise — The Oregon Veterans Lottery Bill
Initiative.)
Earlier this year the Oregon Legislature passed Mouse Joint
Resolution 202 onto the voters for consideration. As one of
the co -chief sponsors of this measure I believe it represents
an important and unprecedented opportunity to assist our
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a clear plan for victory, a means of sustaining our efforts, or a
system to care for those we sent. These choices leave lasting
consequences. Daily, over twenty veterans commit suicide.
They've served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or both.
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families and veterans by unlocking significant capacities'l
within the state social safety net.
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We have more than 240,000 veterans living in Oregon who
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and who are ineligible to access health care, housing, and
transportation services. Through targeted outreach as well as
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support.
Respectfully,
Representative Paul Evans
Oregon House District 20
Major, USAF (Ret.)
(This information furnished by Paul L. Evans.)
Argument in Favor
Dear Voter:
Thank you for taking the time to read the Voter's Pamphlet. As
veterans ourselves, we greatly appreciate your participation in
this election.
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The effort on this Measure started several year
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Legislature. In 2016, the•riginal proposal wa bu t encle
up at 1.5% for a variety of political reasons. We thought the
importance of getting the Measure on the ballot before the
present 'Long War' is forgotten was critical to securing futu
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development, emergency assistance, and items listed
elsewhere in the Voters Pamphlet.
We ask for your 'YES' vote on supporting Oregon Veterans.
Sincerely,
Representative John Lively, Chairman
House Veterans & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Senator Brian Boquist, Chairman
Senate Veterans & Emergency Preparedness Committee
(This information furnished by Brian J. Boquist, Chairman,
Senate Veterans & Emergency Preparedness Committee.)
The United Veterans' Groups of Oregon (UVGO) recom-
mends a YES vote on Ballot Measure 96. This amendment
will provide 1.5% of currently unallocated lottery dollars to
support Oregon veterans.
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is a means of closing the gap to assist the Veterans who ar
not receiving services.
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Given today's challenging fiscal environment, allocating
of the state lottery towards veterans needs can and
will improve their lives dramatically. These funds can go a
long way to help with Veteran Suicide Prevention, Veteran
Homelessness, Veteran Unemployment, Veteran Disability
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our deepest appreciation to the men and women who served
in our military by voting
Chartered Veterans' service organizations in Oregon, we
strongly recommend a "YES" vote.
Wayne S. Harvey, Chairman
Member Orcianizations
Air Force Association (AFA)
American Legion (AL)
American Veterans (AMVETS)
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA)
Military Order of The Purple Heart (MOPH)
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
(This information furnished by Wayne S. Harvey, Chairman
United Veterans` Groups of Oregon.)
Support Veterans, not a Constitutional Amendment
Restricting Funding
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Measure 96 would potentially help address critical gaps for
veterans in the areas of education, health, mental health,
housing, employment, transportation and welfare. It is
families to connect to and access the federal benefits they
have earned. It would also help generate economic and eclu-
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• TT'hile gaps in veterans' services must be closed, the
permanent dedication of state funds to veterans' services
through Constitutional amendment interferes with the
legislature's ability to create a balanced budget. Two
prior city club reports — in 1996 and 2008 — cautioned
against using the initiative system for funding measures,
especially when locking spending into the Constitution.
• Using the lottery to fund veterans' services means fewer
resources could go to other projects already receiving
unrestricted lottery funds, such as education.
• Proponents anticipate a high rate of return on investment
in the form of benefit money from the US Department of
Veterans Affairs. However, Measure 96 does not contain a
specific mechanism for generating new funds.
• Measure 96 does not specifically identify if the 1.5
percent of lottery proceeds will be added to the ODVA's
budget or will replace the general fund dollars currently
allocated to
Who is City Club of Portland?
Oregon better places to live, work and play for everyone.
member at: www.12dxcityclub.orci.
(This information furnished by Mike Marshall, Executive
Director I City Club of Portland.)
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election, November 8, 2016.
Result of -Yes- Vote
^Yeo^vote increases corporate minimum tax when sales
The measure iaanticipated toincrease state revenues uv
exceed $2omillion; removes tax limit; exempts "benefit
$o4umillion from January 1st toJune a0nhofzol7, and
ovmponino^;increased revenue funds education, healthcare,
approximately $nbillion for every year beginning July 1st
senior services.
after that.
Result of -No- Vote
The financial impact onstate expenditures by program is
indeterminate. The inomoaou revenue will require inomauou
^mv^vote retains existing corporate minimum tax rates
expenditures by the state in the areas of public early child -
based on Oregon sales; tax limited to$loo'ouu;revenue not
hood and kindergarten through grade 1zeducation, health
dedicated toeducation, healthcare, senior services.
care, and senior services, but the exact amount and the
specific uses within the three identified programs cannot ue
Summary
determined.
Current law requires each corporation or affiliated group
of corporations filing a federal tax return to pay annual
minimum tax; amount of tax is determined by tax bracket
corresponding to amount of corporation's Oregon sales;
corporations with sales of $100 million or more pay $100,000.
of $30,001 plus 2.5% of amount of sales above $25 million;
years beginning on/after January 1, 2017. Revenue from tax
increase goes to: public education (early childhood through
grade 12); healthcare; services for senior citizens.
Although there is no direct financial effect on local govern-
ment expenditures or revenues, there is likely to be an indi-
government revenues and expenditures.
Text of Measure
Section L1.ORS a1zosoiuamended u,read:
(l)4mused inthis section:
(e) ^Omnvn aa|em^ means:
</Anthe corporation apportions business income under ORS
a14.omotna14.onofor Oregon tax purposes, the total sales of
the taxpayer inthis state during the tax year, eadetermined
for purposes ofORS o14.6o5;
(B) If the corporation does not apportion business income
for Oregon tax purposes, the total sales in this state that the
taxDa er would have had, as determined for goses of ORS
income for Oregon tax purposes; or
(C) If the corporation apportions business income using a
to 314.665, Oregon sales as defined by the Department of
Revenue by rule.
(b) If the corporation is an agricultural cooperative that is a
cooperative organization described in section 1381 of the
Internal Revenue Code, "Oregon sales" does not include
sales representing business done with or for members of thet
agricultural cooperative.
(2)Each corporation u,affiliated group ofcorporations filing
areturn under ORS a1z710shall pay annually tothe state, for
the privilege o+carrying ono,doing business uvitwithin this
state, aminimum tax aofollows:
(a)nOregon sales properly reported ouareturn are:
(A)Less than $oo0,000,the minimum tax io$1oo.
(s)*mVo'ouou,more, but less than $l million, the minimum
tax io$000.
(o)$1million o,more, but less than $zmillion, the minimum
tax iu$1,0ou.
(o)$zmillion o,more, but less than $amillion, the minimum
tax iu$l'soo.
(s)*amillion o,more, but less than $omillion, the minimum
tax io$2,uou.
(F)$omillion n,more, but less than $7million, the minimum
tax io$4,0uo.
(G)$7million o,more, but less than $10million, the minimum
tax in$7,000.
(H)$10million o,more, but less than $zomillion, the
minimum tax in$lu,0oo.
<V$2omillion the minimum
tax ia$oo,0oo.
(J)
More than 25mn|ion the minimum
tax /m$3o,0o1plus 2.5&mwthe excess over $25million.
<W|facorporation ieanScorporation, the minimum tax iu
$150.
(3)The minimum tax ionot apportionable (except inthe case
nfachange ofaccounting poriuua)'and inpayable infull for
any part orthe year during which ocorporation iasubject to
Section 3. All of the revenue generated from the increase in
tional funding for: public early childhood and kindergarten
through twelfth grade education; healthcare; and, services for
senior citizens. Revenue distributed pursuant to this section
healthcare; and, services for senior citizens.
in place and shall be given full force and effect.
Explanatory Statement
Ballot Measure 97 increases the corporate minimum tax
for corporations with at least $25 million in Oregon sales.
Currently, Oregon C corporations pay the higher of either an
in Oregon.
Ballot Measure 97 increases the annual minimum tax on
corporations with Oregon sales of more than $25 million.
I t imposes a minimum tax of $30,001 plus 2.5 percent of
million would not be affected.
Ballot Measure 97 exempts "benefit companies" from tM
increased rate of minimum tax. "Benefit companies" ar
defined under Oregon law. I
Ballot Measure 97 states that revenues generated from the
increase in the corporate minimum tax are to be used to
provide additional funding for education, healthcare and
services for senior citizens.
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
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Chief Petitioners
Ben Unger
Chief Petitioners
Pat McCormick
Secretary ofState
Rebecca Tweed
Secretary vfState
Bill Riggs
Members orthe Committee
(This committee was appointed mprovide animpartial expla-
nation
Citizens' Review Statement
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• Measure 97 is an amendment to an existing law (ORS
317.090), that would revise the minimum corporate
income tax for C-corporations making over $25 million
Oregon sales.
• The revenue generated by Measure 97 can be utilized
according to the priorities identified by the Oregon
legislature.
• If passed, the estimated 6 billion dollars generated
would represent a 25% increase in overall state revenu
biennially.
• Approximately 80% of the state budget is already in
education & health care, so there is a strong propensit)
for money to go to those areas if M97 passes.
• M97 raises the corporate minimum tax on sales above
$25 million on large and/or out-of-state C corporations,
affecting less than 1% of businesses in Oregon.
• Our state's primary revenue is generated from income
tax, which can be volatile. If passed, this could provide
more economic stability.
• M97 taxes sales, not profits. It would require C corpora
tions to pay 2.5% on sales over $25 million, even when
they make no profit or lose money. That could hurt C
corporations that have slim margins; like grocery store
medical clinics and some farms.
• If a business chooses to leave Oregon and continues to
do business in the state they will still be subject to the
corporate tax.
• According to Roberta Mann, a law professor at the
University of Oregon, if this measure passes, it is likely
that 75% of the tax burden would be borne by shareholl
ers & investors rather than being reflected in increased
pricing for goods & services.
Citizen Statement in Support of the Measure
We, 11 members of the Citizens' Initiative Review, support
Measure 97 for the following reasons:
• Measure 97 would raise $3 billion annually, allowing for
major investments in education, healthcare, and senior
services. This revenue could improve Oregon's low
graduation rates, make healthcare more accessible, and
provide 20,000 more seniors with in -home care.
• Oregon schools & critical services have been under-
funded for decades. According to accounting firm Ernst
& Young, Oregon ranks last (50th) with the lowest rate of
corporate taxation in the country. To increase the ranking
to 49th, the state would need to raise an additional $1.5
billion a year in corporate tax revenue.
• Oregon state expenditures are growing faster than tax
revenue, according to Mark McMullen, State Economist,
and Ken Rocco, Oregon Legislative Fiscal Officer.
• Each corporation that would be subject to the taxes
under Measure 97 would have the opportunity to write
off their state taxes against their federal tax.
• Without new revenue sources, Oregon faces an esti-
mated $750 million a year of new budget cuts. Measure
97 could raise $3 billion a year to fund education,
healthcare, and senior services, as determined by the
legislature.
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• A nonpartisan study by the Legislative Revenue Office
says M97's tax could increase costs consumers pay for
essential goods and services, costing a typical family
$600 m o re pe r yea r.
• The Legislative Revenue Office report stated that if M97
passes it could result in a 1% lack of creation of jobs.
• The estimated overall impact of M97 is based on an
assumption that consumers would receive 50% of the
burden, however the actual burden on consumers cannot
be determined.
• A nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office study shows
97's tax is regressive. It could increase consumer costs
for food, medicine, clothing, housing, utilities and other
essential goods and services.
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earners creating an unnecessary burden on many Oregon
families. One of the major risks of passing M97 is significant
job loss. Another result of passing M97 could be a large
to consumers. This could lead to decreased economic stabil-
ity and bring financial harm to all Oregonians. Efficiency,
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Yes on Measure 97
Measure 97 funds important services
while requiring large corporations to pay their fair share.
The League of Women Voters of Oregon (LWVOR) is a
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A& Ik' informed Oregonians participating in a fully accessible,
responsive, and transparent government to achieve the
common good.
Part of our mission is to evaluate important measures
proposed for the ballot and evaluate them to see if they
would im mirqtAtP n,ir vzeL
Measure 97 and determined it would improve Oregon's
schools, its healthcare, and vital senior services.
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plagued with revenue shortfalls for more than a generation.
We have placed limits on the state's ability to impose new
taxes, which has caused inadequate funding of schools and
public services.
Measure 97 is the best proposal in a decade to address t�el
long-standing budget shortfalls facing schools and healt h
97 protects Oregon small businesses, an important ingred
ent to a successful ballot measure. Finally, because Measu
services for senior citizens, we can be confident the mon
raised from these corporate taxes will be invested in the
services Oregon families need.
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supporting Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Alison Uhrlass, Vote Yes on
97 for a Dignified Retirement, Affordable Healthcare, and the
Schools our Children Deserve.)
Argument in Favor
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are struggling. Vital services - like education, healthcare,
Measure 97 would provide the resources to invest in lower
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Measure 97 will affect only the largest corporatio s doing
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of Oregon businesses will be affected. Measure 97 will level
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to finally pay their fair share for schools, healthcare, and
senior services.
good for our businesses. our workers. and the communiti
s
Yes on Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Laura Simmons, Vote Yes on
97 to Protect Small Businesses and Make Large Out of State
Corporations Pay Their Fair Share.)
and Critical Services
Oregon has faced a consistent revenue shortage for the past
25 years, resulting in fewer opportunities and protections for
Oregon's students and vulnerable populations. Forty years
ago, corporations paid 18.5% of all Oregon income taxes;
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well-being of Oregonians.
Measure 97 will increase stability in the state's budget in
times of economic downturn, and help ensure the vitality
of Oregon's educational, healthcare and senior services.
While Measure 97 might dampen private sector job
growth, it will not produce job losses and will in turn
produce higher paying public sector jobs.
Oregon better places to live, work and play for everyone.
member at: www.pdxcityclub.org.
(This information furnished by Mike Marshall, Executive
Director I City Club of Portland.)
Nurses Support Measure 97
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need when they need it, they are healthier, live longer, and
are more financially stable. That's what every child in Oregon
deserves.
able and it doesn't have to be this way.
It's frustrating to know that one reason families in Oregon
don't have the affordable healthcare they need is that large
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tions - ones with more than 5 million in sales - pay a
the money to healthcare, education, and senior care.
"Corporations like Bank of America can afford to pay
more — Oregon families can't afford another day without
health coverage."
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• Aundreds of thousands of Oregonians could get health-
care coverage
• Funding for mental health services could finally help
thousands
• Oregon could invest in addiction treatment and help
families tackle drug addiction
• Every kid could have access to healthcare
So much could be done that would make every community
in Oregon better, and that's why we support Measure 97 so
strongly.
opportunity for Oregon to invest in a better future — with
great schools for every Oregon school kid.
THE OREGON PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)
PROUDLY ENDORSES MEASURE 97
(This information furnished by Alison Uhriass, Vote Yes on
97 for a Dignified Retirement, Affordable Healthcare, and the
Schools our Children Deserve.)
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Oregon.
"This is our chance to invest in Oregon's families. Measure
97 can make our communities healthier by increasing Our supporters know this is our first real opportunity in
access to healthcare and decreasing out-of-pocket costs for decades to make critical investments in Oregon's schools,
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ments for Oregon families.
(This information furnished by Alison Uhriass, Vote Yes on
97 for a Dignified Retirement, Affordable Healthcare, and the
Schools our Children Deserve.)
Argument in Favor
OREGON PARENTS AND TEACHERS KNOW:
MEASURE 97 IS NEEDED
enough for our kids:
Oregon has the 3rd largest class sizes.
We have the 4th lowest graduation rates.
We've cut almost half of our Career and
Technical Education classes.
We have been ranked 39th in school funding.
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It doesn't have to be this way.
With Measure 97, we can invest in Oregon's kids,
and Oregon's future.
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we can finally make real investments in our schools.
Oregon currently has the country's lowest corporate taxes.
Making corporations — like Comcast, Monsanto, and Bank of
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room, you've probably dreamed of what it would mean for
them to get real one-on-one instructional time and the tools
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The Following Organizations
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Tax Fairness Oregon
Oregon Nurses Association
Responsibility
*1regon Consumer League
Main Street Alliance of
Oregon
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon State Council for
Retired Citizens
Causa Oregon
,O,regon League of
Conservation Voters
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del Noroeste (PCUN)
Upstream Public Health
Progressive Party of Oregon
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Oregon Education
Association
Partnership for Safety and
Justice
Planned Parenthood
Advocates of Oregon
American Federation of
Teachers
Human Services Coalition of
Oregon
Oregon Health Equity
Alliance
Oregon NOW (National
Organization for Women)
OPAL Environmental Justice
Oregon
United Seniors of Oregon
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Service Employees
International Union (SEIU)
ONE Voice for Child Care
Western States Center
Oregon School Employees
Association
Oregon Assembly for Black
Affairs
The Bus Project
Asian Pacific American
The Sierra Club
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Policy (OCCP)
(This information furnished by Alison Uhriass, Vote Yes on
97 for a Dignified Retirement, Affordable Healthcare, and the
Schools our Children Deserve.)
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Oregon's kids deserve better.
That's why parents, teachers, and advocates are behind
Measure 97.
TT- all know how much of an impact a teacher can have o n
a child's life. Everyone can remember that one teacher that
made their life better. Teachers can change lives, but they,
"in my 15 years of teaching, I've seen first-hand how
investment in education has impacted my students. It has
created larger class sizes, fewer programs, and less time for
them to learn. I'd love to be able to give my students more
one-on-one attention, but that gets harder with each year
that passes. I worry that hundreds of thousands of kids are
missing out on the opportunity to succeed. We must do
better."
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America. Right now, our schools struggle because corpora-
tions doing business in Oregon pay lower taxes here than in
any other state. Measure 97 will fix this — and help Oregon
families.
(This information furnished by Alison Uhrlass, Vote Yes on
97 for a Dignified Retirement, Affordable Healthcare, and the
Schools our Children Deserve.)
Argument in Favor
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Oregon has the nation's lowest corporate taxes — out-of-state
in Oregon. They pay higher taxes in every other state.
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makes only corporations with more than $25 million in sales
pay more.
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the same."
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ONLY THE LARGEST CORPORATIONS WILL PAY
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taxes according to the respected national accounting firm
Ernst & Young.
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7 of C corporations will not see an increase in their tax burcle
under Measure 97. Only C corporations with more that $25
million in Oregon sales would have their minimum tax rate
increased.
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to consumers.
Measure 97 may not be a perfect measure, but it will shape
painful dilemma of declining budgets and increased need
for funding of education and critical health care all across
Oregon.
Right now we have one of the shortest school years in the
nation, and the third -largest class sizes. We have seen a 29%
More than 200,000 people struggle to get by without afford-
able health insurance.
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Governor Kate Brown
Former Governor Barbara Roberts
Former Governor Ted Kulongoski
(This information furnished by Robert Stoll.)
Our Students Can't Wait Yet Another Decade — Please Vote
Yes on 97
su!geri nten dents and administrators. Our daiIN � work focuses
on setting our kids up for lifelong success. We know our
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one of the shortest schoo ears in the nation. They deserve
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the third largest in the country, and our school year is one
of the shortest. Measure 97 would allow Oregon to hire
more teachers, keep class sizes down, and lengthen our
schoolyear.
children have no health insurance at all. An unexpected
Too many seniors are having trouble making ends meet
-- between high healthcare costs and too little retire-
ment savings, it's becoming more and more difficult for
Oregonians to retire with dignity.
Measure 97 will solve these problems by asking the largest
pay more, and dedicating the revenue directly to education,
healthcare, and senior services.
Under Measure 97, only the largest corporations will pay.
In our communities, parents and others tell us all the time that I'm a small business owner, and I'm standing with hundreds
our kids: of Oregon businesses in support of Measure 97.
and also in music, the arts, engineering and career -
tech nical-education
next step, wherever their path may lead.
There is only one way to make these things happen — more
resources for schools. Politicians — even those who see and
Oregon students.
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that it will.
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urges Yes on 97
(This information furnished by Morgan Allen, Confederation of
Oregon School Administrators.)
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Measure 97 will level the playing field
for businesses like mine.
Right now, Oregon has the lowest corporate taxes in the
nation. For years, large out-of-state corporations have taken
tax havens to keep from paying their fair share. That might
be good for huge out-of-state corporations, but it's bad for
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(This information furnished by Laura Simmons, Vote Yes on
97 to Protect Small Businesses and Make Large, Out of State
Corporations Pay Their Fair Share.)
You Can Tell a Lot by the Company You Keep
Who Opposes Measure 977
Corporations have raised millions of dollars to defeat
Measure 97.
Here are just a few of their top contributors:
Comcast Cable
Equilon Enterprises LLC (Shell Oil)
Phillips 66
Cambia (insurance)
OLCIlidard Insurance
The P&G Company
Farmers Insurance
Cargill, Inc.
International Paper
CenturyLink
Johnson &Johnson
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
U.S. Bank —Oregon
vvalmart Stores, Inc.
American Family Insurance Group
Wells Fargo
Who Supports Measure 97?
Measure 97 is endorsed by over 800 community organiza-
tions, economists, parents and teachers, local leaders, and
over 290 Oregon businesses.
Here are just a few:
League of Women Voters
Healthy Kids Learn Better Coalition
Tax Fairness Oregon
Oregon Nurses Association
Human Services Coalition of Oregon
Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Children First for Oregon
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Rural Organizing Project
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Education Association
Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)
American Federation of Teachers
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon
United Seniors of Oregon
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon Health Equity Alliance
Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP)
NARAL Pro -Choice Oregon
Fair Shot for All Coalition
Oregon NOW (National Organization for Women)
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon Consumer League
Oregon Opportunity Network
Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN)
Working Families Party
Oregon School Nurses Association
Main Street Alliance of Oregon
OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon
Oregon Public Health Association
Partnership for Safety and Justice
Upstream Public Health
Community Alliance of Tenants
(This information furnished by Alison Uhriass, Vote Yes on
97 for a Dignified Retirement, Affordable Healthcare, and the
Schools our Children Deserve.)
Argument in Favor
also saved the state millions of dollars in tax giveaways.
That's why we support Measure 97.
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funds lost by local schools.
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not just to schools. That means 97 will help the whole state
budget, not just the school budget.
cost consumers that much.
Ask yourself: would your family be willing to pay that much
more if it meant your children and your neighbor's could
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Oregon voters face the possibility of pass -through whenever
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try to pass any tax along. If voters are too fearful about pass-
throuah to vote for an increase in corporate taxes- there won't
be much chance to make corporations pay their fair share.
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TF• O will need your support to take it on.
(This information furnished by Jody Wiser, Tax Fairness
Oregon.)
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS SUPPORT MEASURE 97
Measure 97 is good for small businesses — and good for
Oregon's economy.
taxes. And experts say that Oregon loses $283 million each
year as a
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corporations to pay their share.
Under Measure 97, only the largest corporations — those
with over $25 million in Oregon sales — would pay more. It
would make small businesses more competitive, enabling
us to hire more workers and boost our local economies. And
Measure 97 dedicates the money to schools, healthcare, and
senior services — investments in our future that will benefit all
Oregonians.
We've studied the measure closely, and we know that our
businesses and our state will benefit. Small businesses won't
pay a penny more — but we'll be better able to compete with
big corporations if everyone is paying their share.
Small business owners across Oregon agree: Measure 97 is
good for business and good for Oregon's economy.
We're small business owners, and we urge you to join us in
voting YES for Measure 97.
Rob Cohen, Failing Sky Brewing
Eugene, Oregon
Sue Hanna and James Jonke, Oregon Bike Shop
Portland, Oregon
Jesse Hayes, Archive Coffee & Bar
Salem, Oregon
(This information furnished by Alison Uhrlass, Vote Yes on
97 for a Dignified Retirement, Affordable Healthcare, and the
Schools our Children Deserve.)
Ft,'Lrgument in Favor
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and operated. They are the backbone of our agricultural
and customers worldwide. To continue to be successful, we
need a healthy and educated workforce.
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and Wal-Mart make billions of dollars utmanypaynextto
nothing to support our state.
marketplace.
"I've worked hard to build a strong, local business here in
Oregon and I take pride in what I've grown. I don't particularly
love paying taxes - but I do my part and pay my fair share.
However, big out-of-state competitors do not pay theirs. We
need to hold them accountable and level the playing field for
Oregon -grown businesses."
Don Schoen
Rolling Acres Hazelnut Orchard
Hillsboro, Oregon
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to require large corporations to pay their fair share to ensure
our future prosperity."
Jim Gilbert
Northwoods Nursery
Molalla, Oregon
Please join Oregon farmers in supporting Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Laura Simmons, Vote Yes on
97 to Protect Small Businesses and Make Large, Out of State
Corporations Pay Their Fair Share.)
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severely underfunded is one simple fact:
Oregon is ranked 50th Among States in the Nation
for Corporate Taxes
(Actually 51st, including the District of Columbia)
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rate taxes as a percent of corporate profits
1. North Dakota 19.2%
27. Massachusetts 9.3%
2. Alaska 16.8%
28. Arizona 8.7%
3. Vermont 14.6%
29. Virginia 8.6%
4. Maine 13.9%
30. Kentucky 8.5%
5. West Virginia 13.4%
31. Maryland 8.5%
6. Hawaii 13.0%
32. Michigan 8.4%
7. Rhode Island 12.6%
33. Colorado 8.4%
8. New Mexico 12.6%
34. California 8.4%
9. District of Columbia 12.0%
35. Idaho 8.3%
10. Wyoming 11.9%
36. Ohio 8.3%
11. Mississippi 11.7%
37. Nebraska 8.0%
12. New Hampshire 11.5%
38. Tennessee 8.0%
13. New York 11.3%
39. Alabama 7.9%
14. Florida 11.1%
40. Texas 7.8%
15. Wisconsin 10.9%
41. Missouri 7.5%
16. New Jersey 10.7%
42. Georgia 7.5%
17. Montana 10.7%
43. Delaware 7.5%
18. South Carolina 10.5%
44. Louisiana 7.4%
19. Minnesota 10.3%
45. Utah 7.4%
20. Illinois 10.3%
46. Indiana 7.3%
21. Connecticut 10.1%
47. Oklahoma 7.2%
22. Kansas 10.1%
48. Iowa 7.2%
23. Washington 9.9%
49. South Dakota 7.1%
24. Pennsylvania 9.7%
50. North Carolina 6.7%
25. Nevada 9.5%
51. Oregon 6.6%
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Argument in Favor
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pay their fair share, resulting in deteriorating schools and
we leave our children.
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in our vision for Oregon, generating sustainable revenues for
education, healthcare and senior services. Measure 97 will
suMort smaller class sizes more healthcare access and criti-
cal programs for seniors.
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economy. Join me in voting YES on Measure 97." - Jaime Lim,
Filipino Leader
"We all have a responsibility to care for our society. Measure
97 is a smart and serious investment that will make big
improvements now and into the future. I'm voting YES so
our grandchildren live in a better Oregon." - Thach Nguyen,
APANO Board
Visit www.al2ano.org/voterguide20l6 for more information.
www.apano.org/voterguide20l6.
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(This information furnished by Kara N. Carmosino, Asian
Pacific American Network of Oregon.)
Argument in Favor
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Their Fair Share of Taxes
Over the years Oregon's schools have greatly deteriorated
manv Oreqonians cannot afford health care. The non-Dartisan
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to maintain existing programs.
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taxes to nothing while they make millions of dollars of sales
in Oregon. The national accounting firm Ernst &Young says
Oregon has the lowes business taxes in the entire U.S.;
the nation to about 40th.
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97 applies to less than 1% of all business entities in Oregon,
and does not apply to sole proprietorships, partnerships,
LLCs, and Sub-S corporations. There is a reason large cor-
porations are fighting Measure 97: they enjoy paying little to
receive the benefits of doing business in Oregon.
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that big corporations pay their fair share in supporting our
community.
Richard B. Solomon, David Lokting, Jim 111cDermott,
CPA Attorney Attorney
(This information furnished by Robert Stoll, Yes on 97 -
Because It Is Time Corporations Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes.)
Our company is greatly troubled by Measure 97. Not because
we have more than $25 million in sales that would be taxed at
the highest rate in nation. We don't. In fact, we'll likely never
reach that level and never pay Measure 97's enormous tax
directly.
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paid by consumers in the form of higher prices.
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necessitie�' there are no exem tions in Measure 97's hidden
Now Measure 97 sponsors are trying sneak through a sales
tax Oregonians won't see on their receipts. A former state
economist said the measure is "like a sales tax on steroids."
(East Oregonian, 3118116)
tax "regressive" because Oregon's lower -income families
and working poor will carry the heaviest burden of higher
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Learn more at FactsA:_)put37.cQ_m and
please join us in voting NO on Measure 97.
Rob and Jolee Wallace
(This information furnished by Rob Wallace, Owner, Del Rio
Vineyards.)
Argument in Opposition
We're 49% bigger, more expensive
Oregon — $8,157
U.S. State Average — $5,457
State & local government tax spending per person
You will "over -pay" for groceries, gas and medicine from
higher taxes to pay for an "overly expensive" government that
already spends 49% more than the average state per person.
Follow us — OregonWatchclg�g.com
(This information furnished by Jason D. Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
Argument in Opposition
Powell's Books Urges Voters to Say NO to Measure 97
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going to be viable against large, out-of-state competitors.
When we consider the dramatic increase in expenses we
pay for it.
When most businesses face increased expenses, they can
either raise prices or reduce costs. Raising prices isn't an
option for us. Publishers set the prices of books in our indus-
try. Expenses we can control are mostly employee related
costs. Reducing staff makes no sense if it impairs the level of
service that makes Powell's a special place for book lovers.
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fact, one quarter of the companies directly taxed by 97 are
Oregon -based companies just like us.
end up as a hidden sales tax paid by Oregonians in higher
service and housing to gas, electricity, insurance, medicine
and health care.
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our state. This tax would impact our neighbors, customers
and employees to such a degree —and with no guarantee or
accountability for how the money will be spent —that we find
we have no choice but to oppose it.
We urge you to find out more about Measure 97 at
FactsAbout97.com, and vote No.
Miriam Sontz, CEO of Powell's Bookstore
Emily Fiw6ll, Frasifant an-1 1wnar+f F+Trall's &*,skst,irz
(This information furnished by Emily Powell, President &
Owner, Powell's Bookstore.)
Union Subcontractors Oppose Measure 97
National Electrical Contractors Association
Oregon -Columbia Chapter
Associated Wall and Ceng Contractors of Oregon an]
Southwest Washington
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' Nationa
Association Columbia Chapter
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tw We believe that the public interest a"ndour industry are bes g '
served through a harmonious working relatioonship bItwee
the employer and the employee.
Under current law subcontractors are taxed on the profit that
they earn on a job. But under Measure 97, subcontractors
would be taxed on the entire cost of materials, equipment
and labor because all of these things are "sold" to a general
contmLlor. This would b 2 _qt2 ... ............ - se that wotiti
have costly and damaging consequences. Measure 97 would
also act as a "tax on a tax" as manufacturers, wholesalers a nd
retailers would be taxed on the sale of materials and equip-
ment and would pass those costs on to subcontractors.
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consumers and result in the loss of 38,000 private sector
Oregon jobs.
their workers. That's just wrong.
tax that will hurt Oregon's construction inclustr�k_wo ers, and _nk—
consumers.
(This information furnished by John Killin, Executive Director,
Associated Wall and Ceiling Contractors of Oregon and SW
Washington.)
Measure 97 Would Hurt Fixed -income Retirees
years, hard times have hit our family and forced two of our
our grandchildren. And we're not alone. Many families in our
community are going through the same struggles.
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car, or even turn on our lights or run heat in the winter. We
must wo To about our lives
and we don't have the flexibility to just increase our house-
hold spending budget to account for
are doing their best to get by. I dedicated myself to finding
solutions for !groblems. Measure 97 is NOT a solution —not for
our schools, for senior citizens and certainly not for the thou-
sands of Oregonians on fixed incomes.
The sponsors of Measure 97 should have known better. This
working too hard to make ends meet.
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Gemey Cameron
Terrebonne, Central Oregon
(This information furnished by Gemey Cameron, Retired
Citizen, Central Oregon.)
Argument in Opposon
Businesses
The proponents claim this would only impact out-of-state
corporations, but that's not true.
Measure 97 would impose a huge new $6 billion tax on
Oregon sales —the largest tax increase in state history. It
would increase costs for Oregon small and local businesses,
working families and consumers with no guarantee where
the money would be spent. If passed, this extreme measure
would make Oregon businesses less competitive and make
Oregon products and services more expensive for all of us.
that this giant tax increase would result in the loss of over
38,000 private sector jobs. Because Measure 97 would be a
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a large profit, small profit or no profit at all. Many employers
would be forced to increase prices, cut jobs, or both.
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year. Those who could least afford it would get hit the hardest
by this tax.
Measure 97 doesn't even guarantee how the $6 billion would
be spent. All the money would go in the state General Fund
with no requirements, n acco, n ab' n I an-a-Ln-r
how the money will be spent.
Measure 97 is dangerous to our economy, hurts small busi- —
nesses and is costly to consumers. It's wrong for Oregon and
it deserves a NO vote.
(This information furnished by Ryan Deckert, President,
Oregon Business Association.)
Argument in Opposition
Support Local Oregon Businesses, Vote NO on Measure 97
will only impact large, out-of-state corporations. That's
patently false. Measure 97 hits small businesses far worse
than large corporations. That's why Associated Oregon
Industries (AOI) and its 1,450 members are urging voters to
reject Measure 97.
Measure 97 forces a tax on sales, not on profits. There are no
deductions, no exemptions and no phase -in period. It's an
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The tax on sales would hurt smaller, Oregon -based busi-
nesses more than large, national chains. Big chains are verti-
cally integrated; they make, pao ckage, ship and sell their wn
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Newspapers across the state recognize Measure 97's empty
promise
Portland Tribune, 8/11/16
"But opponents of the measure argue that passing the tax is
akin to writing a 'blank check' to the Legislature, because the
ballot measure is not constitutionally binding. That means that
lawmakers may spend the estimated $3 billion in annual state
revenue Trom the tax for any purpose they see fit.
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Eugene Register -Guard, 8/8/16
"The question of how the money will be spent is equally
sticky. The state legislature's legal counsel said last week that
there is no way to guarantee money raised by the measure
would go to schools, health care and seniors in the future."
Bend Bulletin, 8/3/16
"Lawmakers could spend the money any way they see fit,
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senior citizens or drug addicts. Moreover, they can do so
without explanation, if they chose.
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Bend Bulletin, 7/14/16
"The board of Bend -La Pine Schools has come out against
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would see such a windfall... 'I don't think these funds will ever
hit the classroomsaid board member Cheri Halt ... adding ...
'we're just giving them a blank check."'
Klamath Falls Herald and News, 8/7/16
"This really is about a general increase in funds for all of state
government funded through the state's general fund..."
"But if Oregon is going to build a bigger overall state service
structure, shouldn't we be hearing a lot more specifics about
what that means ... ?"
"Measure 97 is too big, too loose, too sloppy, too open-
ended..."
Read more at www.FactsAbout97.com.
(This information furnished by Rebecca Tweed, Defeat the Tax
on Oregon Sales.)
Argument in Opposition
Our broad -based coalition represents tens of thousands of
individual Oregon citizens, farm families, small business
owners, major local employers and over 100 local and state
vrg aiy�nat i*iTs-Vv%-a-H-wg
to Oregon consumers and small businesses, and bad for
Oregon's economy.
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revenues "anyway it chooses."
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and services in Oregon is just a tricky way of imposing a
(This information furnished by Jay Clemens, President,
Associated Oregon Industries.)
medicine, health care and other essential products and ser-
vices, 97 would increase living costs for Oregon families and
operating costs for local businesses, ranging from farmers,
small retailers and restaurants to high tech companies.
It would especially hurt consumers and small businesses
who can least afford higher costs. Oregon's top taxation
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be regressive and cost• • $ •11 per
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their fair share. LRO also concluded 97 would cause the loss o?
small businesses • r ♦ of
Oregonians r, � i let politicians spend the money
howeverrr
(This information furnished by Rebecca Tweed, Defeat the Tax
on Oregon Sales.)
Argument in Opposition
Chambers of Commerce Statewide Urge Your No Vote On
Measure 97
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billion tax increase wouldOregon
consumers,businesses,• employers. This w
110 lost jobs — all with no guarantee for•
Albany
SeasideR•Commerce
Sherwood Chamber
Silverton Chamber of Commerce
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Springfield
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Stayton Sublimity•' of
The Chamber of •. f • !
Tigard Chamber
Tillamook Area Chamberof Commerce
Tualatin Chamber of !
Wilsonvilleof
Read more at w.FactsAbout97.com.
(This Information furnished by Danlle K. Kelly, Oregon State
Chamber of Commerce.)
Argument in Opposition
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prices to produce our Oregon products .. - 97 passes.
specialtyIn 2010, we began this startup with the goal of creating world
class- small -batch
usingby Oregon products
company'sOur • • against
liquorbrands of •r storeacross
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Measure 97 would make our Oregon craft 12roducts even less
like most Oregonians we would pay Measure 97's hidden
sales tax.
Our small business doesn't make a lot of money, so when
prices increase forbuy to produce our
Oregon requipment,
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the price of our products •
Difooled by only a tax
on big corporations. a tax this big doesn'tout of
buy every day.
Measure 97 also to state
services. The State Legislature's own attorneys
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Please vote No on Measure 97 to keep our local craft products
competitive. Our state has budget problems, but Measure 97
is the wrong answer.
Ted Pappas is the owner of Big Bottom Distilling, LLC
(This Information furnished by Ted Pappas, Owner, Big Bottom
Distilling, LLC.)
Argument in Opposition
School Board Members Know Measure 97 Is the Wrong Way
to Help Our Schools
As school board members our top priority is ensuring that
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teachers to have the resourcesto help students
We • know that what happenshome is just as
Unemr)lo)QQverty and other conseguencesof a rr•...
economy reduce a child's ability to learn at school and
succeed in life.
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single extra teacher or school day.
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The State's nonpartisan lawyers saythat the legislators can
to the classroom. This is t—e
school funding needs.
We'd love more money for schools. But if voters are aske
to approve a tax increase, they shouldn't be asked to face
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reduced job prospects and lower household income, and
schools.
Oregon needs thriving schools and a thriving economy.
Measure 97 pits the two against each other. It is poorly
drafted, damaging to Oregon's economy and families, and
in voting NO.
Bend -La Pine School Board
Pamela Knowles, Director, Portland Public Schools
Kevin Cassidy, Board Member, Baker 5_1
Kris Howatt, Gresham -Barlow School Board Member
Hank Perrv_—QLr-eaon School Boards Assoc. Board Member
Jake Gibbs, Oakland School District Board of Education
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(This information furnished by Rebecca Tweed, Defeat the Tax
on Oregon Sales.)
The Oregonian, 6/8/16
... consider this: Less than two weeks earlier, the Legislative
Revenue Office noted- amona other thinas- that the tax would
slow the growth in private -sector employment and behave
much like a sal hediii� annual income b h d d f
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Portland Tribune, 8/11/16
"Measure 97 also would erase thousands of private -sector
jobs."
Eugene Register Guard, 8/8/16
-iesses' yearly profits in Oregon, leaving them two choice:
increase their prices significantly or leave the state."
Bend Bulletin, 7/2/16
"The measure will hit consumers like a sales tax in disguise.
The tax is also structured to allow what's called tax pyramid-
ing. It's a sales tax that grows as products head to market:
Materials suppliers may have to pay, and they'll pass their
higher costs onto manufacturers. Manufacturers may have to
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the local Walgreen's or Walmart.
The increased revenue that [Measure 97] will bring to the state
will come at a very real cost for Oregonians."
The Tamhill Talley flews Register, 8/4/16
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Read more at www.FactsAbout97.com.
(This information furnished by Rebecca Tweed, Defeat the Tax
on Oregon Sales.)
Argument in Opposition
As a leader in Southern Oregon for education and economic
development, I urge you to oppose Measure 97
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Oregon's efforts to expand job opportunities for Oregon
families.
low profits or no profits at all.
Measure 97 would put Oregon communities at a signifi-
cant disadvantage to other states in the effort to grow jobs.
Oregon's nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office reported
Measure 97 would cost Oregon 38,000 jobs and cost the
sust.-okv;i,ble. xver-isidereii t.-oy refox-in all *reoonkoms ii eeiiO.
I believe Oregon needs more funding for education and career
training as well as significant tax reform but Measure 97 is
ill-conceived and unsustainable and will damage Oregon's
economy.
Earlier this year I helped lead the charge to pass a bond
measure to improve the facilities at our community college.
We were successful because the measure raised money for
taxpayers.
Measure 97 on the other hand is a blank check to politicians ir
Salem to spend the increased taxes however the legislature
pleases.
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and costs families hundreds of dollars per year while doing
nothing to guarantee improved education. Please join me in
voting no.
(This information furnished by Ronald G. Fox, Community
College Board Member.)
We support our farmer -members with a wide range of prod-
d services to help make farm operations more produc-
tive and com!2etitive Vlobalixi. We also operate 18 farm stores
stocked specially to serve our farm communities.
After carefully reviewing Measure 97, our board strongly
opposed it.
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the personal income tax, corporate income tax rates are
intended to reflect the taxpayer's ability to pay, with those
earning more profit paying more in taxes.
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margi ns.
"tax on a tax on a tax."
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our farmers, their customers, and finally Oregon consumers
higher as well.
Take a close look at Measure 97. Find more information at
FactsAbout97.com.
Vote NO on Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Doug Hoffman, President Wilco
Farmers.)
Argument in Opposition
MEASURE 97's STICKER SHOCK:
More expensive cars, fuel, parts and insurance
Measure 97's proposed tax on Oregon sales would hurt our
customers and hit Oregon consumers in their pocketbooks.
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Implementing a tax on sales is especially unfair to businesses
with small profit margins. The average auto dealer's profit
# ii jjoio - 2.5% t.2y *n
car prices in order to stay in business.
Measure 97 would also raise the cost of owning and operat-
ing your car. You'd see higher prices when filling your tank,
bu in car arts, even buvina auto insurance. In fact Measure 4
Former State Economist Tom Potiowsky, who led the
Northwest Economic Research Council study paid for by
Measure 97's sponsors, said Measure 97's tax is "like a sales
tax on steroids" (East Oregonian, 3118116). The Oregonian
(7127116) revealed that when 97's sponsors tried to pressure
him into saying 97's tax on certain corporations would not
have regressive impacts on consumers, Potiowsky said:
"Applying [a gross receipts tax] to a narrow group of C corpo-
rations does not make regressivity go away."
- like grocery stores, wholesalers, medical practices and
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they make a small profit, no profit or even lose money.
and benefits for our employees, raise prices, or both just to
stay in business, especially hurting those Oregonians who
could least afford
Learn more at FactsAbout97.com. Please join us in voting NO.
(This information furnished by Gregory P. Remensperger, EVP
Oregon Automobile Dealers Association.)
Argument in Opposition
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at a furious pace. But high prices are squeezing many people
out of the market.
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lumber to a distributor, compounded again when a distributor
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chases the house. Windows, doors, hardware, concreteu•L �int
insurance and utilities -all could also be subject to Measure
97's "tax on a taxfurther boosting housing costs.
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we're urging a NO vote.
Measure 97 will raise prices on more than just housing.
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and groceries. The Legislative Revenue Office (LRO) con-
cluded that the average working family would pay over $600
Proponents claim this is about "big out-of-state corpora-
tions." They're wrong. This is about small businesses, like our
members, who provide thousands of jobs around Oregon.
Currently our industry is growing, but jobs would be at risk
under Measure 97. The LRO report and the proponents' own
tens of thousands of jobs in our state.
us in voting NO.
(This information furnished by Jon A. Chandler, CEO/Oregon
Home Builders Association.)
businesses
Our grandfather founded Umpqua Dairy in 1931 out of a small,
wooden building by the railroad tracks in Roseburg, Oregon.
Still a family -owned business in its third generation, our
company has been a proud member of the southern Oregon
community for over 85 years.
families every day: milk, ice cream, juice, and other staples.
Unable to absorb the cost, Measure 97 would force us and
other local businesses to raise prices.
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on through higher prices for consumer goods, and that the
measure would cost the average Oregon family over $600
more per year.
workforces through fewer new hires and employee layoffs.
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family members. Statewide, approximately 38,000 private
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state economy.
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Because a retail store is a low -margin business, meaning
profits are small (3% or less), a tax that takes 2.5% of every
sale leaves many retailers with no profit at all. Retailers with
pay this proposed tax.
It's clear that Measure 97's negative impacts would be far Oregon consumers will pay billions more in higher prices
reaching -it would hurt the communities where we work shop,
and live our lives.
Please join us and other local, family -owned Oregon busi-
nesses in voting NO on Measure 97.
Steven Feldkamp, Umpqua Dairy
(This information furnished by Steven D. Feldkamp, COO,
Umpqua Dairy.)
Argument in Opposition
Our Family Owned Oregon Business Will Suffer Under
Measure 97
Baker Rock Resources is a local, family -owned company that
has been in the asphalt and aggregate production business
for 60 years. We only do work in Oregon and we provide about
200 jobs throughout the state.
for big, out-of-state corporations. That's not true. Measure 97
would hit our family business in a way that jeopardizes our
fv.ture, 6ur,?Aility ta c6mi,,�ete a:g?.inst-*vt-6f-state c#;-.-ip,?.nie3�,
and the jobs of those we employ.
Most Oregon business taxes are tied to profit. Mea sur e 97
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taxes sales, which means business in Oregon wc �l d have t
X,ay this hu,ta��whathtr w6 rnak6 a srna1t-;Pr#,fit,
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jobs, it would cost the average working family over $600 per
Vear.
These are real jobs, real families, and very real costs to
Oregonians.
family -owned businesses like ours in a way that we've never
seen in Oregon.
Don't hurt Oregon family -owned businesses.
Vote NO on Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Todd Baker, President Baker
Rock Resources.)
in Oregon in higher prices for everyday essentials - food,
clothin•
' cable. electricity, -phone service. -gas. insurance
- even medicine and health care, costing the average Oregon
family over $600 more per year.
Measure 97 is a "tax on tax"
production process. A product moving from the manufac-
to one of our retailers could be taxed multiple times before
finally reaching the consumer. This compounding "tax on a
tax" would make Oregon products more expensive.
Another troubling aspect of this enormous new tax is that
be spent. All the money goes to the General Fund and coull
be spent on anything legislators choose. Measure 97 is
to spend any way they please.
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ranch families and 60,000 member families overall. We're
accustomed to taxes and regulations, but never have we
Measure 97.
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Many Oregon farm families operate on very thin profit
margins. Measure 97 would tax our total sales and increase
costs for the electricity, equipment, and fuel it takes to
money. This is simply unfair and would burden our farmers
unlike any other state.
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Measure 97 increases food costs for consumers, from our
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Corvallis Clinic: Measure 97 will drive up the cost of
healthcare
I've been a practicing ENT Surgeon for over 25 years. I've
dedicated my life's work to improving the health of my
patients. I'm proud to serve at a physician -owned clinic. Over
the years we've grown to a size where we can compete with
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medical providers in the area.
As a physician, I rarely publicly engage in political matters,
but Measure 97 is too damaging for me to sit by and not
comment.
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than a basic necessity. Most of that increase has been tied to
the costs of drugs, equipment and other supplies that will be
taxed by Measure 97.
This would hurt my patients because Measure 97's 2.5%
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system. A medical supplier could pass the tax to the
tributor, and they could add another 2.5% to the retailer,
who passes along their 2.5% increase. By now, the 7.5% t
increase would fall solely on patients.
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I greatly value state healthcare services. I was shocked to
learn from the Legislative Counsel that all the tax revenue
For these reasons, I respectfully encourage you to vote NO on
Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Dr. Nick Benton, Corvallis
Clinic.)
Argument in Opposition
Measure 97 would lead to higher prices for food and groceries
THREE REASONS WHY GROCERY SHOPPERS SHOULD VOTE
NO ON MEASURE 97
1) The Only Options for Grocery Stores Are To Raise Prices,
Cut Jobs, or Both.
Proponents claim businesses would absorb their $6 billion
tax hike but that's simply not possible for grocery stores. The
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That 213 of the $6 billion tax would be passed onto Oregon
families, costing an average family over $600 per year in
higher prices for essentials such as food, utilities, prescrip-
tions, clothing and insurance. Those who could least afford
ow income families, seniors on fixed income and
students —would be hit the hardest by this regressive tax.
In an article by the East Oregonian on March 18, Oregon's
former State Economist stated that Measure 97 would be "like
-2 sales tax on steroids."
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healthcare bu the legislature's own attorneys say that's not
true. The new taxes would bo the state General Fund
and Salem politicians could spend them on anything they
please.
Measure 97 is deeply flawed. It would increase costs for
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That's why the Northwest Grocery Association is urging a NO — making Oregon products more expensive and Oregon
vote on Measure 97. companies less competitive.
Please find out more at FactsAbout97.com and join us in
voting NO.
(This information furnished by Joe Gilliam, President,
Northwest Grocery Association.)
Argument in Opposition
Measure 97 will Hurt Oregon Family Farmers
Our family has been farming in the St. Paul area of the
Willamette Valley since 1865. We grow some of the best ho
in the world — hops essential for great craft beers.
Measure 97 is a backdoor sales tax. I
Like all Oregonians, our family will feel the pinch of higher
all buy — clothes, cars, cable TV, groceries, phone service
to fuel, electricity, insurance —even medicine and health
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cialized stores tailored to serve the needs of Oregon farm
families.
tax bill would climb ten times higher if Measure 97 passes.
make a small profit. Some years we lose money. But Wilco
would pay the new, higher tax whether we make a profit or
lose money. That's because Measure 97 taxes Wilco's total
sales, not Wilco's profits.
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FactsAbout97.com.
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(This information furnished by Ben Coleman, Owner,
Champoeg Farms.)
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Taxing Sales Instead of Profits Would Make Oregon
Unattractive for Economic Growth
Our regional economic development organizations represent
large areas of Oregon and a majority of Oregon's population.
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a healthy economy. We're on the frontlines with businesses
every day. The boards of each of our nonprofit organizations
voted unanimously to oppose Measure 97.
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growth, job creation and the retention of existing jobs for
Oregonians.
Businesses that would directly pay this new tax are heavily
concentrated in retail, wholesale and utility sectors. These
companies would be forced to pass along the tax to all of us,
meaning Measure 97's impacts would be felt throughout the
who can least afford
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jobs. To put that figure into context, according to the Oregon
Employment Department, only 4,300 net new jobs were
created outside the Portland area over the past decade.
Measure 97 is bad for Oregon consumers and our economy.
We recommend a NO vote.
Measure 97 is strongly opposed by:
Roger Lee, Economic Development for Central Oregon
Colleen Padilla, Southern Oregon Regional Economic
Development, Inc.
Chad Freeman, Strategic Economic Development Corporation
Janet LaBar, Greater Portland Inc
(This information furnished by Chad Freeman, Strategic
Economic Development Corporation.)
Argument in Opposition
SurelD, Inc. strongly opposes Measure 97. It is a costly and
enormous new tax that would strain many Oregon businesses,
including software and other technology companies that are
so vital to the health, growth and prosperity of this state.
We are an Oregon company, headquartered in Hillsboro and
providing quality jobs to hundreds of Oregonians. Measure 97:
• Is not limited to out-of-state corporations. It also would
hit hard Oregon -based companies.
• Is not limited to profitable companies. It also would
burden fast -growth companies that are not yet profitable.
• Is not limited to companies that sell tangible products in
Oregon. It also would cover services — including services
rendered outside of Oregon — if the greater cost of perfor-
mance of the services is attributable to Oregon.
• Cannot guarantee how the money will be spent by the
government and even the state's own Legislative Counsel
of attorneys have said publicly that the money cannot be
earmarked for any specific purpose — even education.
Measure 97 would cast a dark pall on Oregon's technology
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(This information furnished by Cristina De Leon, SurelD, Inc.)
Argument in Opposition
Past President of Oregon Medical Association explains why
he opposes Measure 97
There are many good reasons to oppose Measure 97, but my
primary reason is simple:
Measure 97 hurts my patients.
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tional barriers to accessing quality care at a reasonable price.
The cost of healthcare is already a great burden on families.
We believe Measure 97 would compound the problem."
of life - medicine, utilities or food. I am concerned for the
health of my most vulnerable patients if they have to choose
sive tax, it hurts the working poor and those families still
struggling in this economy the most.
that Measure 97 would increase the cost of health care stat
higher prescription costs and insurance rates at a time whe
they are already too high. I
There is no logic to this tax. It's the only tax that I'm awar
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medications to stay well. That's just wrong. Don't punish
Oregonians for taking care of their health.
I fully support funding healthcare and senior services, but
under Measure 97 these funds could be spent anyway the
Legislature wants. I cannot and will not support a tax policy
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Measure 97 would hurt my patients and all Oregonians. Please
join me and thousands of my medical colleagues in voting NO
on Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Dr. Colin Cave, Past President,
Oregon Medical Association.)
Argument in Opposition
Measure 97 Hurts Our Family -Owned Fruit Business
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across the nation and our fruit purees are used by brewers
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While this change in tax policy does not directly impact us, it
way or another.
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afford to have more taken out of their pockets will be hit the
hardest.
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the future of our company and jobs..
The proponents want you to believe there's a guarantee for
how the money would be spent. The Legislature's own inde-
that the legislature may spend the revenue "in any way it
chooses."
Vote NO on Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Chris L. Saries, President/CEO
Oregon Fruit Products.)
Argument in Opposition
Fourth generation Owner of Chown Hardware in Portland
Opposes Measure 97
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Portland's Pearl District. The company was founded in 1879 by
fourth generation to run the company.
growing businesses in Oregon.
7' 97's 2.5% tax on sales. But we're growing and it's likely our
gross sales will exceed $25 million in a couple of years and
we'd be forced to pay Measure 97's highest -in -the -nation
gross receipts tax on our company's sales.
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fact, a 2.5% tax increase would eliminate our profit. Our onh,
option would be to cut costs —which means jobs —or raise
prices. Neither is good for Oregon.
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tax on sales would impose the highest gross sales tax in the
country on businesses. That would essentially make it the
worst state in which to locate a new business or manufactur-
ing facility.
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o,rovide am,� QIan or oversiaht for how and where the revenue
into the General Fund.
Please join me and vote NO on Measure 97.
(This information furnished by David Chown, Chown
Hardware.)
Argument in Opposition
1,850 Portland Employers Urge
a NO Vote on Measure 97
The vast majority of Portland Business Alliance's 1,850
member companies are local small businesses, yet our
members strongly oppose Measure 97. We encourage voters hardest those who can least afford it. It would be a particular
to take a close look at Measure 97 and join us in voting NO. hardship for low-income families, seniors on fixed incomes
Find more information at FactsAbout97.com. and students.
Here are some reasons we oppose this unfair and costly
measure.
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distinction. It means a business could lose money, have no
profit, yet still have to pay this enormous new tax. There's no
doubt this would force companies to either raise prices, cut
jobs or both.
Measure 97 isn't just one tax, it's a "tax on a tax." For many
products sold in Oregon, 97 would add a new tax on sales at
each step in the production process. By the time a product
goes from a manufacturer to a packaging company to a
times before finally reaching the consumer. This type of "tax
on a tax" would make Oregon products more expensive. A
recent study by the nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office
concluded that this tax on sales would cost the average
Oregon household over $600 more every year.
Measure 97 taxes some businesses, not others. Only certain
competitors with similar sales would not. 97 treats Oregon
businesses unfairly and creates a competitive disadvantage
for many companies.
There's no guarantee how the money would be spent.
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education funding, healthcare and se ior services. But that's
just not true. There's no guarantee, n• plan and no account-
abilitv for how this x;.-_Qts s!L)ent. Lawmakers can s end it
anyway they please.
(This information furnished by Sandra K. McDonough,
President& CEO, Portland Business Alliance.)
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Measure 97 would tax sales, not profits
Unlike corporate income taxes, Measure 97 would tax a com-
pany's sales, not its profits. That would especially hurt busi-
nesses that have a slim profit marain like restaurants-- _rocery
stores, farms and businesses that are already struggling to
survive.
consumers
The costs for our services and supplies —food, gas, utilities,
fuel, paper products, and insurance, just to name a few —
would increase significantly under Measure 97. These higher
costs would be felt by consumers through higher prices for
food at restaurants and higher travel and lodging expenses.
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clothing, gas, travel and utilities increases, it becomes a
tremendous hardshiv, on manW work[n wfam i lies that our res-
taurants and hotels employ.
Measure 97 is a regressive tax on sales
The Legislative Revenue Office study —and even the sponsors'
own economic study —determined that Measure 97 would hit
restaurants and hotels. Please vote NO.
(This information furnished by Jason Brandt, Oregon
Restaurant & Lodging Association.)
Argument in Opposition
Mid Columbia Producers, a Farmer -Owned! Cooneraltiv-
Encourages Voters to say NO to Measure 97 1
based in Moro. We operate grain elevators in four Oregon
counties and Klickitat County in Washington to warehouse
grain for producers from Oregon and Washington. We also
operate a series of fuel sites in Oregon.
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Measure 97 is costly and damaging to businesses like ours
with high volume sales and low profit margins. Because
Measure 97 taxes sales, not profits, it means we'd pay the
same high taxes whether or not we make a profit. This will
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form of higher prices. That means the greatest burden from
Measure 97 won't be felt by the companies directly taxed,
but by their customers. They also called it regressive, as most
taxes on sales are. The heaviest costs would be borne by
those least able to pay higher consumer prices.
pay at least $600 more a year in higher prices because of
Measure 97's hidden sales tax. The LRO estimated Measure
97 would dampen Oregon's economy and cut private sector
job growth by more than 38,000 jobs.
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help in defeating this expensive new tax.
(This information furnished by Jeff Kaser, Mid Columbia
Producers, Inc.)
Despite what you've heard, Measure 97 isn't about hejlpi,.ng
Oregon's working families or holding big corporations
Measure 97 was created, funded by, and exists purely to
benefit the state's government employee unions by hiring
thousands more public -sector workers — nearly all of whom
each month to a labor union.
Why else would 100 percent of the funding for the "Yes on
97" campaign come from one group — government employee
unions?
Because if Measure 97 passes, already-wealthygovernment
unions stand to collect an additional $8.9 million annually.
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[fleasure 97 is a union membership drive that would replace
thousands of private -sector jobs -the kind that actually
generate new reven ue for the state's economy - by expanding
lations and higher taxes for everyone.
would devastate Oregon's stagnant economy by forcing
employers to either lay off workers or leave the state
altogether.
(This information furnished by Anne Marie Gurney, Oregon
Director, Freedom Foundation.)
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fortunate to have many Washingtonians as our customers,
in large part due to our lack of a sales tax. But if Measure 97
because the $6 billion tax increase is effectively a sales tax in
disguise.
solely at big, out-of-state corporations. That's utterly false.
Measure 97 has the greatest negative impact on small b
nesses and all Oregon consumers.
and service providers will increase prices. We operate on a
along the increased cost to our own customers.
This is how Measure 97 is a stealth sales tax:
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by an average of $600 each and every year in the form of
higher prices for everything we buy. There would be no
exemptions to Measure 97's tax.
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not guarantee the tax revenues would go to schools, health-
care or anything else. It would all go into the General Fund.
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determined that the legislature could spend the money
however it wants. It is a blank check for the politicians and
bureaucrats, with no accountability to the public.
Vote NO on this stealth sales tax.
(This information furnished by Melody J. Harrison, President,
Deli Store.)
Argument in Opposition
I grew up farming in Central Oregon's high desert when my
family moved here in 1989. After I graduated from OSU, I
left for graduate school at Georgetown University, earning
a Master's in Economics and Public Policy. I worked in D.C.
for nearly eight years, met and married my wife, and started
a family. But the lure of life on the farm brought us back to
Oregon. Today our family farm grows hybrid carrot seed,
bluegrass seed, peppermint oil, wheat and hay.
Well-intentioned policies can sometimes have dramatic and
damaging unintended consequences. That's the case with
Measure 97. It would put a new state tax on sales of goods
and services in Oregon.
Promoters of the measure want us to think businesses won't
pass on this tax to consumers. But that's ridiculous! It is a
basic economic fact that some -in many cases most -of the
cost of the tax will be passed on to consumers in the price of
oods and services. As a conse uence the tax would increase
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budgets are squeezed ever tighter, it will be more and more
Oregon's vital industries, such as agriculture.
(This information furnished by Kevin L. Richards, Farmer.)
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"Companies cover expenses by increasing revenues. The
easiest way to increase revenues is to raise prices to custom-
ers. That effectively turns this measure into a sales tax by
another name.
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Ifleasure 97 is a back -door method of prying more
corporations."
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puts an unnecessary burden on all Oregonians.
Proponents of the measure are no fools. They know that it's
to pay for it.
So, they structured a deceptive money measure ..."
Upper Rogue Independent, 8/15/16
"'Corporate taxes' are really paid by individuals, including
consumers in the form of higher prices, employees in the
id owners in the form of lower
much more than the stated 2.5 percent rate, without having
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any idea that the cause is Measure 97. As such, Measure 971
is the epitome of a regressive tax, and Oregonians should
oppose
(This information furnished by Rebecca Tweed, Defeat the Tax
on Oregon Sales.)
Newport Avenue Market is all about local. Keeping it local
meaAs vie__s�uisA,#rt #ur I*c9.I Aei6h."rk*#G1.s,?.nd *ur I*c?,I pr:#:-
clucers. Measure 97 concerns us because of its negative local
impacts on our community and our customers.
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20 years, but my dad started the business in 1976. As Central
*rew,#n's first gricery st*re, w6 w*wldn't be
taxed directly by Measure 97 like our bigger competitors. But
big stores would end up paying.
Most of what we sell comes from food or beverage distribu a
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raises prices people pay for groc ries and other goods and
services without showing up on customers' receipts. It's a
hidden sales tax.
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disadvantage.
While proponents say Measure 97 will only impact large, out-
of-state corporations, we aren't a large, out-of-state corpora-
tion. We're a neighborhood store and Measure 97 will hurt
our business, and raise the prices our customers pay to buy
their groceries. Everyone in our community will be hurt by
Measure 1,47 whdn prices rise f*r &r*c6ries and *ther 6y6rydcf)�
essentials they need - utilities, insurance, health care, clothes,
gasoline, even prescriptions.
voting NO on Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Lauren G. Johnson, Leader of
the Pack (Vrrr000m!)10E0, Newport Ave. Market.)
Measure 97 would damage Oregon's economy and shift its
the higher costs it would create.
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members: "About two-thirds of that tax ends up in the fo
of higher prices. - (5123116)
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may have been taxed multiple times before finally reaching
the consumer.
-inally, GRTs like Measure 97 are regressive, meaning the
ncome households.
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knows. Despite how the ballot summary is worded, Measure
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(This information furnished by Gerard Mildner, Economist and
Professor, Portland, Oregon.)
history: a sales tax on steroids, hidden behind the facade
of being a $3 billion annual tax on business. It will raise
taxes by $600 per capita.
• The nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office expects it to
act largely as a consumption tax, causing higher prices
for Oreaonians and dampening income. employment and
Population arowth.
• It will n_qt caus,, thnir "fair sharq-"-
of taxes. No corporation, big or small, has a magic pot
of money to pay taxes that doesn't ultimately come from
customers paying higher prices, workers having fewer
jobs, and/or owners seeing lower earnings.
• Oregonians have overwhelmingly voted down retail
sales taxes nine times, even though these often exempt
services and necessities such as food, medicine, utilities
and housing. Measure 97 will tax it all - in some cases
multh3le times.
• It is immiral t* tell cs-nsy.mers w*rktrs
have to ultimately pay most of Measure 97's more than $3
billion hidden tax bill each year. We will.
• Proponents claim this tax money must be spent on
'public early childhood and kindergarten through twelfth
grade education; healthcare; and, services for senior
citizens." Not true. A Legislative Counsel opinion makes
clear that "the Legislative Assembly may appropriate rev-
enues generated by the measure in anyway it chooses."
• Contrary to claims that all this new tax money will be
good for Oregon, Portland State University's Measure 97
report concludes that "the well -documented economic
effects of improved funding for K-12 education or safer
neighborhoods would simply not be realized by the end
of the forecast period" - which goes to 2027!
• If Measure 97 passes, Oregonians could transfer more
than $30 billion from the private sector to the state
novernment over the next ten years without seeing any
economic benefits.
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(This information furnished by Steve Buckstein, Cascade Policy
Institute.)
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will create real hardships for Oregon families.
Measure 97 will NOTcreate additional dollars for Education,
Healthcare. or Seniors.
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spending.
Measure 97 will place UNFAIR BURDENS on low-income
single -moms and seniors.
Legislative Revenue Office estimates Measure 97 will cost
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per person, per year. For a family of four, this average of
2-400 will result in hiqher costs of aroceries, aas. utilities,
and many other necessities.
My daughter is a single -mom of three, and I know how
Measure 97 will affect mothers and children struggling to
get by. Women already experience an income gap, so single
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increases.
Where are our tax dollars going?
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Oregon, the Columbia River Crossing, the State Radio Project,
and tax credits for special interests.
Orecion's Audits Division must do a better mob of exposing
wasteful government spendin!
Increasing accountabilitvand 1Ld2fgdL2= results in better
management decisions. Savings can be redirected to critical
services like foster care education, public safety. and
infrastructure.
Passing this massive tax onto Oregon families and seniors is
not the answer.
We can do better!
Please Vote NO on Measure 97!
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Former Six -Term Oregon Legislator
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(This information furnished by Dennis Richardson, 2016
Candidate for Secretary of State.)
Argument in Opposition
THE NATION'S LARGEST CORPORATION
One of the best ways to understand Measure 97 is to learn the
facts behind the corporations that are paying to oppose the
measure:
As of August 22, 2016, $6.2 million was collected by the cam-
paign to defeat Measure 97.
About one-half of that money [$3,108,142] came from just 24
corporations.
About one-third of all money [$1,900,450] came from only 11
companies in 5 industries:
• CarDealers-9.3%
• Oil-7.6%
• Retail-6.1%
• Insurance-5.2%
• Telecommunications (all Comcast) - 2.7%
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MEASURE 97 FACTS:
Measure 97 applies exclusively to C corporations doing
over $25 million in sales in Oregon.
[SOURCE: OREGON LEGISLATIVE REVENUE OFFICE]
Measure 97 applies to less than 1% of all businesses
operating in the state.
[SOURCE: OREGON LEGISLATIVE REVENUE OFFICE]
82% of revenue from Measure 97 would come from
corporations headquartered outside the state.
[SOURCE: OREGON OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS]
(This information furnished by Shamus Lynsky, Large Out -of -
State Corporations Should Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes.)
Measure 97
Our children deserve access to an equitable public education.
Unfortunately, Measure 97 gets us no closer to this goal. And
that's why I'm voting O.
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What does that mean for middle-class folks like me? It means
higher prices for electricity, groceries, gas, and medical
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Here's what's most important: I'm voting no, because the
measure does absolutely nothing to ensure students Aand
's
schools get the resources they need. There is Ino plan,
me, s urements for success, or investment st,
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projected to billion.
My commitment to education takes a back seat to nobody.
My life's work has been about supporting people to reach
their fullest potential. I advocate for people with disabili-
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And I'm a nonprofit Executive Director. Beyond the impacts on
our families and economy, there are serious negative impacts
looming for the nonprofit sector. Just as costs will go up for
businesses who pass it along to customer, the operating costs
for nonprofits will rise as well.
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board chair, it fails the most important test of all: it makes
get anything. It is the wrong solution for the very real prob-
lems - .
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(This information furnished by Stephen M. Beaudoin, Board
Chair, Multnomah Education Service District.)
Argument in Opposition
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clover, wheat, vegetables and vegetable seeds.
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farm. Backers claim o"ILLbiq out-of-state comyanies will ya�,L
the tax. I learned that isn't true.
We wouldn't pay Measure 97 taxes directly. We're too small
But the farm equipment and farm supply companies we bu
from are large enough to pay the Measure 97 tax. Their sall
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margins . hey can't absorb the cost of Measure 97 without
rge farmers like us. raising ricestheychaRiA
Measure 97 would raise our costs for equipment, fuel, crop
protection, insurance, electricity, seeds, fertilizer and other
supplies we need. And like every Oregon household, we
would also feel the pinch of Measure 97 on prices we pay for
our family's everyday essentials - utilities, medicine, gasoline,
clothing, insurance, housing and health care.
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cost lower income Oregonians a greater percentage of their
income than high -income earners. That bothers me because
I know that Oregon's farming and rural communities have
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tion to funding schools. But Measure 97 is too costly and too
damaging to Oregon.
(This information furnished by Brenda J. Frketich, Farmer,
Kirsch Family Farms.)
Argument in Opposition
That is why many of the largest corporations in the nation
have contributed at least $25,000 to the No on 97 campaign.
Here are just some of them:
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CenturyLink
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Equilon Enterprises LLC (Shell Oil)
Phillips 66
Standard Insurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
American Family Insurance Group
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
State Farm Mutual Insurance Auto Insurance Company
Farmers Insurance
U.S. Bank
Wells Fargo
Amazon
General Motors
Core -Mark International Inc.
Natural Gas Political Action Committee
Boise Cascade Company
Weyerhaeuser Company
International Paper
Cargill, Inc.
Sysco Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
Waste Connections, Inc.
Waste Management
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[CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION IS FROM THE OREGON
SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTION DIVISION, 8/29/20161
(This information furnished by Shamus Lynsky, Large Out -of -
State Corporations Should Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes.)
will go to fund education, healthcare, and senior services.
FALSE. Only a Constitutional Amendment can guarantee
expenditures on particular programs (called earmarks).
It is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
TVhy Measure 97? Oregon's Public Employee Retirement
System (PERS) oversees retirement funds for more than 900
keep -,*ace viiV e-c-tst *f guar?.AteeA: retiremeAt .1;�enefits aA9
the most recent estimate by PERS actuaries says the system
is more than $21 Billion underfunded.** Some people and
newspaper eclitorials' have called Measure 97 "the PERS
Bailout Tax." They say the government unions are promoting
the measure as a new source of funds for schools, healthcare
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to bail out PERS.
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tions to their PERS accounts, government employees are
sponsoring Measure 97 to convince Oregonians that their
pension problems are the fault of "out-of-state corpora-
tions" in order to sell a hidden sales tax that will cost Oregon
Don't be fooled. Measure 97 is a hidden sales tax on
Oregonians not out-of-state corporations.
Please find out more at FactsAbout97.com and join us in
voting O.
Oregon Constitution, Article IV section 1
**Oregon Live, November 28, 2015
*** The Daily Astorian, July 7,2016
(This information furnished by Joe Gilliam, President,
Northwest Grocery Association.)
Argument in Opposition
Why Our Family -Owned Central Oregon Business Opposes
Measure 97
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household for everyday items we purchase. This would be
very hard on working families.
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our communities who can least afford it. Study after study —
including one funded by Measure 97's sponsors themselves —
a higher tax burden as a percentage of their income than
higher income households. That's simply unfair.
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Please vote NO on Measure 97.
(This information furnished by Bruce Daucsavage, President,
Ochoco Lumber Company.)
Argument in Opposition
Economic development groups: Measure 97 is bad for
Oregon's economy
The Oregon Economic Development Association is a state-
wide non-profit organization working to create a balanced,
prosperous and robust Oregon economy.
sales. Our opposition is fueled by the concern of economic
development professionals across the state that Measure 97
will hurt their ability to recruit and retain businesses that help
create economic vitality in their communities.
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97 would create the largest corporate tax on sales in the
nation. This notoriety would have chilling effects for develop-
ment of new or expanding businesses in our state.
igns a
Another troubling component to Measure 97 is future
job losses. An in-depth study by the state's independent
LegisiRtive Reyeny.e *ffice recei-Aly c#6clyd-64, tKp.t tMs gi,?.nt
tax increase would result in over 38,000 lost jobs in Oregon.
our economy.
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the workforce of the future. Despite how the ballot summary
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It would all go into the General Fund, and the state govern-
ment's nonpartisan Legislative Counsel has determined that
the legislature could spend the money however it wants. It
is a blank check for the politicians and bureaucrats, with no
accountability to the public.
Measure 97 is an empty promise that would reverse our
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increase costs for all Oregonians.
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consumers
For more than 75 years, members of the Oregon Trucking
Association have been bringing products to businesses in
for Oregon consumers. We pride ourselves on being an inte-
gral part of our economy and serving all Oregonians.
of -state corporations.
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than for large companies. Measure 97 would make it even
harder for Oregon -based businesses to compete with the big
national chains.
Big chains make, distribute and sell their own products, so
those products would be subject to a single 2.5% tax. Local
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turers, wholesalers and distributors who would each pay the
Local businesses and their customers would face a
tax on a tax on a tax, causing costs for some products to go
up by 7.5% percent or even more.
as a "consumption tax." This measure does not tax profits,
it taxes sales, and it will end up being paid by Oregon con-
sumers through higher prices on nearly everything we buy,
It could easily be referred to as a "stealth sales tax." Measure
97 would make it more expensive to deliver products to
Oregon's family farms, small businesses, and local shops — a
price you pay at the checkout line. This is in large part due
to the increased taxes on fuel, which drives up our costs
significantly.
Measure 97 isn't about large, out-of-state corporations. It hits
small businesses and consumers in away that we have never
seen in our state.
Please join us in voting NO.
(This information furnished by Jana Jarvis, President Oregon
Trucking Associations.)
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election, November 8, 2016.
Result of -Yes- Vote
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grants to Oregon high schools; state monitors programs.
Result of -No- Vote
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school districts under a specified formula. Measure requires
fied requirements. Districts may use limited portion of fund
for administration costs but not unrelated activities. ODE
monitors school district performance, ensures compliance,
facilitates programs; Secretary of State audits biannually.
Other provisions.
The measure does not affect the aggregate amount of funds
collected or expended by state or local government.
education, accelerated learning and high school gradua-
tion improvement programs. This number could be lower if
state revenues do not grow by $1.5 billion in the 2017-2019
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how these program expansions will be funded.
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Oregon high schools.
to graduate each year. As a result, they face a future of lower
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American students, Hispanic students and Native American
students -- all of whom are less likely to graduate than their
peers in other states.
find themselves unprepared for college and work. Career -
technical courses that connect students to the world of work
have been scaled back or eliminated in most school districts
or are badly out of date. And, nearly 75% of the Oregon high
remedial education.
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for students who move on to college and careers after high
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in areas like health care and information technologies. Other
districts have been able to offer more college -level courses
t�w.tgiye stYG',e,6ts #i5p*rty.Mt�L4# e,?,r6 c#lle-ge crci.its,
on tuition and improve their chances of earning certificates
and degrees in our community colleges and universities. Still
other districts have used dropout -prevention strategies to
identifi ind intervene with students t risk if not iadotino,
a high school diploma.
for career -technical education programs, access to college-
tevel Q*urses ?.ni. Qrsven i.r&p1ta�preveAt4n st".th-gies in all
1*reg*x high sch**Is t#imX,r*ve gr,,?4u.Pti*x
and career readiness.
and College and Career Readiness Fund
the purposes of improving the graduation rates and college
and career readiness of all high school students in Oregon.
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per high school student per school year. The fund is continu-
ously appropriated to the Department of Education for the
purposes of sections 2 to 16 of this 2016 Act.
SECTION 3. (1)(a) Subject to sections 10 and 14 of this 2016
Act, for school years beginning on or after July 1, 2017, the
High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness
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(b) In the event the Department of Education is unable, I ' Jto
of high school students for a school district, the departmen
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(2)(a) For school years beginning on or after July 1, 2018, the
amount appropriated, allocated or otherwise made available
to the fund under section 2 of this 2016 Act shall be increased
each school year in a biennium by the amount derived from
(b) The intent of paragraph (a) of this subsection is to apply
the process in Executive Order 14- 14 in the event Executive
Order 14- 14 is canceled, superseded or otherwise made
ineffective.
Establishment of Career -Technical Education Programs in
High Schools
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expand career -technical education programs in high schools
that are relevant to the job market in the community or region
the school district serves. Establishment and expansion of a
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licensing, employment and training of personnel to provide
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students in high schools.
(2) The college -level educational opportunities must include:
(a)(A) Advanced placement, International Baccalaureate or
comparable college -level courses; or
(B) Dual credit, co -enrollment programs or extended co -
enrollment programs offered in conjunction with an Oregon
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(b) Assisting students with the selection and successful
completion of college -level educational opportunities; and
(c) The recruitment, licensing, employment and training of
personnel to provide college -level educational opportunities
for students in all high schools.
Schools
SECTION 7. (1) A school district shall use a portion of the
amount apportioned under section 3 of this 2016 Act to
(2) The dropout -prevention strategies must include
<a>Implementing activities designed toreduce chronic
ouuonxaoiom;
(u) Establishing and maintaining data management systems
that provide timely reports onstudents' grades, absences and
discipline uvschool and uvcourse;
(c)Beginning with grade o'using attendance, course grades,
credits earned and disciplinary referrals toidentify students at
and social supports for students at risk of not graduating to
ensure that the students are on track to graduate by the time
entering grade 10, including such supports as summer pro-
grams, additional instructional time before and after school
hours, tutoring or small -group instruction during the school
day or counseling services; and
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programs, opportunities and strategies under sections 5, 6
and 7 of this 2016 Act and may not use the amount appor-
tioned to maintain programs, opportunities and strategies
established prior to the effective date of this 2016 Act, except
when a use is necessary to replace the loss or expiration of
time -limited grants, federal funds and funds that support
extended co -enrollment programs in effect prior to the effec-
tive date of this 2016 Act.
tionments under section 3 of this 2016 Act;
(b) Cooperate, coordinate or act jointly with nonprofit
programs and community -based organizations that have
underserved student populations; and
ing ratios and class sizes to achieve the purposes of the fund
and to maximize benefits from apportionments under section
3 of this 2016 Act.
tion programs and college -level eclu�ational opportunities,
nearing and mathematics.
SECTION 9. To ensure the High School Graduat ion and
College and Career Readiness Fund improves students' pro'
ress toward graduation beginning with grade 9, graduationE
rates and college and career readiness, the Department of
Education shall: I
(1) Monitor the performance of school districts that receive
apportionments under section 3 of this 2016 Act, including
remedial classes in college;
(2) Intervene where necessary to ensure appropriate and
2016 Act; and
improving students' progress toward graduration belgin-
readiness. i
of this 2016 Act.
(2) For biennia beginning on or after July 1, 2019, the depart-
ment may retain up to one and one -quarter percent of the
fund for purposes of administering sections 2 to 16 of this
2016 Act.
two years thereafter, the Secretary of State shall conduct
effectiveness of the fund in achieving the purposes of the
Legislative Assembly and the Governor.
(2 of this section must include:
to graduate;
(b) A school district's implementing district -wide evidence -
through 12;
(c) A school district's assignment of high school students to
cations in order to avoid bias in course assignments; and
(d) A school district's implementing systems to ensure that
high school students, including English Language Learners,
are taking courses required for on -time graduation.
of this 2016 Act, a school district must:
(1) Meet the requirements for eligibility adopted by the State
Board of Education under section 12 of this 2016 Act; and
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the amount apportioned under section 3 ofthis 2016 Act.
SECTION 14. (1) If a school district applies, but does not
qualify for, an apportionment under sections 3 and 13 of this
2016 Act, the Department of Education shall:
apportionment; and
(b) Prepare a corrective action plan for the school district;
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(3) If a school district that does not qualify for an apportion-
ment qualifies for an apportionment in the next year, the
department shall apportion to the school district the amount
under section (2) of this 2016 Act; and
(4) If a school district that does not qualify for an apportion -
of the retained apportionment to school districts that have
qualified for apportionments.
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for administrative costs.
(4) From the portion of the apportionment used for administra-
tive costs, a school district must conduct an annual analysis
of:
(a) Student attendance in grades 9 through 12; and
(b) Disciplinary referrals, suspensions and expulsions in
grades 9 through 12 disaggregated by race and ethnicity.
Definitions
SECTION 16. (1) As used in sections 7 and 12 of this 2016 Act,
. chronic absenteeism" means a student's missing two weeks
or more in a school year.
(2) As used in section 12 of this 2016 Act, "English Language
Learner" means a child whose native language is other than
English or who speaks a language other than English in the
child's home.
Act, "extended co -enrollment program" means a program
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(b) Remains enrolled at a school district;
(c) Attends a community college for at least half of the stu-
dent's coursework; and
(d) Has some or all of the student's tuition, fees and books
for coursework at the community college paid by the school
district where the student is enrolled.
(4) As used in sections 3 and 12 of this 2016 Act, "high school
student" means a student enrolled in grades 9 through 12 or
age level equivalent.
(5) As used in section 11 of this 2016 Act, "program audit"
means determining:
(a) The extent to which the desired results or benefits of a
program are being achieved;
(b) The extent to which the need for or objectives of an
ongoing program are necessary or relevant;
or conflicts with other related programs;
functions; and
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SECTION 17. (1) In the event that the Office of Economic
Analysis in the May 2017 quarterly economic and revenue
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billion above General Fund revenues estimated for the bien-
nium be• ' ning 1 1 901r, in thp n I I �t 9 R. 9 01 r. n UarterlY
economic and revenue forecast, the a ounts appropriated,
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the biennium beginning July 1, 2017, shall be prorated as set
forth in subsection (2) of this section.
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beginning July 1, 2017, in the May 2017 quarterly economic
and revenue forecast, divided by an amount equal to $1.5
billion above the General Fund revenues estimated for the
biennium beginning July 1, 2015, in the August 26, 2015, quar-
terly economic and revenue forecast.
SECTION 19. Section 17 of this 2016 Act is repealed January 2,
2022.
The measure directs the Legislative Assembly to a ppropri ate
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to maintain the current level of performance. The measure
cr tes no new reveruLe-so-urces, ?nd relies initipffl ",n oorQwth
of state General Fu nd reve nue. If the state General Fund does
not increase by at least $1.5 billion in the next budget period,
initial funding for the measure would be reduced and phased
in over three years. In year three and beyond, state funding
would be adjusted based on the cost to maintain the current
level of performance. These adjustments would be made
regardless of the amount of state revenue available.
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trict would receive distributions based on the state's current
funding formula which takes into account the number of
enrolled students in the school district and their characteris-
tics. If a district applies but does not qualify, the Department
of Education may use a portion of the funds to assist the
district in preparing a qualifying plan. If a district does not
the st te. These funds mai nit be used to maintoin current
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re-,clacing a time -limited frant, federal fundinU-ar funds that
support dual enrollment programs.
the performance of school districts receiving dist7ributions
of funds under the measure, to intervene when necessary
to ensure appropriate and effective uses of the funds and t
school districts.
two years, and 4 percent thereafter.
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
Greg Chaimov
Chief Petitioners
Tim Nesbitt
Chief Petitioners
Patrick Cowan
Secretary of State
Dave Hunt
Secretary of State
Cory Streisinger
Secretary of State
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial expla-
nation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
Let's graduate more students AND set them up for success.
I just finished my first year at North Marion High School,
After a career in sheet metal, I became certified to teach
advanced math.
fear of looking dumb.
lesson is applied to something real, I see how all that falls
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an object they have created.
Technical education is a lifeline.
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school districts don't offer much CTE.
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paying careers, regardless of whether they go to college.
Welders make good wages, as do engineers, ship captains,
medical professionals and a range of occupations that our
students can build skills toward during high school.
Please join me in voting YES on 98!
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(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
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3D printing
CAD
Laser -cutting
Robotics
Video design
These are the jobs and careers of today's and tomorrow's
economy. They're huge right now.
These fields provide jobs for high -skilled workers and there
to fill these positions. Right here in Oregon. But we have a
problem.
Sure, there is an occasional 3D printer and computer coding
class in one high school or another in the state. But it's not
enough.
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student in Oregon should have access to modern career -
technical education, whether the- decide to gQ to college or
straight into a career after high school.
If you agree, join us in voting YES on Measure 98.
design, to robotics
Measure 98 funds these programs with new revenue sent to
the state by our growing population and successful tax -paying
businesses. It will cost only 1% of the state budget.
And local school districts can decide which high school pro-
grams are best for their local community.
That's a recipe for success. And a path to great careers for our
local students.
It's a yes-brainer. Vote Yes on Measure 98.
Celeste Edman
CEO, Lunar Logic
Todd Edman
CEO, Waitrainer
Joaquin Lippincott
Metal Toad
Sabrina Parsons
Palo Alto Software, Inc.
Bill Townsley
Nike
Wayne "Skip" Trantow
Former Intel
(This information furnished by Hannah N. Greenberg.)
Argument in Favor
Yes Vote on Measure 98
Why was Measure 98 proposed?
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The problem is most acute among communities of color:
American Indian students -BA -percent for Black students and
69 percent for Hispanic students.
funding for K-12 education; Oregon spends considerably less
than the national average of $11,009 per student. Measure
98's proponents aim to change this trajectory by mandating
additional, targeted funding.
Why vote YES?
Measure 98 is a promising solution to Oregon's educa-
tion crisis. It would provide a steady funding source
and local control of money distribution and program
implementation.
Measure 98 provides evidence -based approaches that
have proven results, including programs that look beyond
the classroom.
Measure 98 is a feasible solution to Oregon's decades -
long history of disinvestment in education at a time when
we can't afford not to step forward.
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member at: www.pdxcityclub.orci.
(This information furnished by Mike Marshall, Executive
Director/ City Club of Portland.)
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and drives graduation rates up
VOTE YES on 98!
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classes. At my school last year, approximately 150 students
of classes that relate directly to good -paying jobs. Measure
98 would provide increased and stable funding for Oregon
high schools to expand and bring our CTE offerings into the
21st century.
CTE also keeps would-be dropouts engaged in school -
especially those who don't plan to go to college. I have had
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rinany kids sq.y that rny classveas the *nly r62.ssn they cam&_t
school. The truth is, we're trying to push 100 percent of kids
into college when less than half of all jobs require a college
degree.
The graduation rate for Oregon high school students who
state's overall graduation rate.
I'Deasure 98 will restore and update CTE, increase our low
high school graduation rate and prepare students for good -
paying jobs.
Let's do what works: Vote YES on 98!
Harold "Butch" Stetson
Auto shop teacher
Silverton High School
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Now I'm clear on what I want to do and I got a great head start
on pursuing my dream.
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ties I had because CTE isn't available in most of our high
schools — which lost programs due to budget cuts.
In all that time, my students never asked why they needed to Students are curious and clamoring for hands-on experi-
learn what we were doing in class. In fact, they loved it. ences. With all the retiring baby boomers, our state has a real
need for skilled young workers. Many good -paying jobs don't
We used CAD to do 3D printing, laser -cutting and milling. require a four-year degree but instead require technical skills
Students learned the same skills used at companies all over students can start building in high school.
Oregon, at good -paying jobs. Through CTE, students pick up
lessons and skills they can delve into in college or via training Restoring CTE makes sense because young people need train -
programs. These days, most college -bound students in other ing to be Orecion's next generation of skilled workers.
states a re ta ki n g CTE cl asses.
Let's make this a reality, vote "yes" on 98!
In Oregon, however, CTE isn't all that rosy: My administrators
supported me in building CTE. I scraped together old, cast-off Liz Herrera
equipment from labs and businesses and went clumpster- Hermiston High School Graduate and George Fox College
diving for more gear. Freshman
students than our classrooms could handle. Teachers from
around Oregon started calling and asking how I did it.
There was so much interest that I packed up some of the
equipment in a trailer, towed it with my RV and went all
around the state showing and telling how to create similar
classes.
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graduate at rates about 15 percentage points better than
overall graduation rates.
John Niebergall
Oregon CTE Teacher
2016 recipient of White House Champion of Change, for
Making
(This information furnished by Hannah N. Greenberg.)
High school graduates support Measure 98!
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engineering and graphic arts.
to the incredible hands-on learning environments of these
classes, also called career technical education fCTEV_niv_e_yes
are open to my own abilities.
(This information furnished by Kara J. Dahl, Treasurer, Vote
Yes For 98.)
Argument in Favor
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ing and manufacturing technology at Oregon Institute of
Technology. I owe it all to engineering and other career tech
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Oregon should have the opportunity to take engineering
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disaster and •thers that relate direcitiv to, careers..
career tech ed (modern classes and traditional ones like
wood, metals and automotive shops). They can also add
other college prep classes and guidance counselors and
tutors.
These were more than just classes —we were a community at High school is where young 12eol2le should get introduced to
work. We built houses from the ground up. We learned the big career paths and learn hands-on. real -world skills.
things — like framing and foundations. We also learned about Please vote YES on 98!
the small details that really impress people —the right colors
and molding and finish work. Our instructors were experi- Garret Heckenberg
enced tradespeople who went out of their way to mentor us. Klamath Falls
i can speak for my entire team when / tell you we loved doing (This information furnished by Kara J. Dahl, Treasurer, Vote
the work. I even came in extra days. It was more than just a Yes For 98.)
learning exercise. It felt like a job — and i was responsible for
its success.
Oregon Nurses Association Supports Measure 98
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Measure 98 because:
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Oregon has the country's 4th lowest high school graduation
rate. We're losing 10,000 students every year to a potential
lifetime of limited life outcomes, low employment and poor
health.
the next ten years. Those are the kind of results
nurses like!
Oregon needs more nurses.
decade because of an aging population and workforce. But
decade — including pre -nursing and emergency medicine.
Measure 98 helps fix that. Measure 98 restores and
modernizes career technical education, which will
help revive a pipeline of interested future nurses and
other health professionals.
Too many kids are dropping out because they're not getting
the support they need.
Over a decade ago, budget cuts forced schools to get rid of
school nurses and guidance counselors and slashed voca-
tional education. For many kids, those supports were what
ke t them in school. When we cut them, the bottom fell out on
Measure 98 helps fix that. Measure 98 will help
workers to get kids back on track.
Please join the Oregon Nurses Association
in voting Yes on 98!
(This information furnished by Ryan W. Brown.)
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were in hicih school, we learned practical skills in sho home
and theywere a foundation for our life.
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Learning how to build and fix cars is a valuable skill — where
solving and teamwork.
Nationally, the number of jobs for automotive technicians is
expected to grow by 17% over the coming decade.
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Measure 98 Restores Vocational and Career Technical
Education — in a cost-effective way!
because more people than ever are working here. Measure
98 costs a small amount of that new money —just a little over
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investment.
Catherine Webb
Northwest Automotive Trades Association
Travis Berry
Auto Shop Instructor Assistant
Hillsboro
Glenn Campbell
Automotive Teacher
Hillsboro High School
Brian Aust
Auto Enthusiast
Silverton
(This information furnished by Brittany M. Costa.)
Argument in Favor
Measure 98 brings real -world skill -building to Oregon's high
schools; and helps our youth graduate and succeed!
Vote YES on 98H
directly linked to a lack of options for employment, housing
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nical education (CTE) while they're in school.
By voting "yes" on Measure 98, you can help make this a
reality. Measure 98 gives schools resources to expand and
career -technical classes. They stay off the streets and gain
skills and work ethic. Measure 98 also provides resources for
counselors, tutors and mentors for kids who need them.
Froviding CTE puts young men and women on career paths,
and shows them how to take advantage of everything an
education can offer. Students often put in extra time with
coursework instead of fleeing school.
Statistics tell us graduation rates for Oregon high school
higher than overall graduation rates.
Yet, CTE isn't available in most high schools due to budget
cuts.
revenues to be dedicated to public high schools.
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This measure offers opportunities for young people to take
courses that let them learn technical skills for good -paying
jobs available right now!
lessness or gang life. Please vote YES on 98!
George Weatheroy
Portland Public Schools
Ret. Portland Police
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
Illeasure 98 would mean real opportunity for high school
students
As former principals of public schools in Oreg-Qn. we each had
close-up views of the landscape in which students and teach-
ers operate.
You need to know: Our high schools now r)rovide fewer and
fewer options for students.
Budget cuts have decreased the availability, of hands-on learn
ing and college prep classes in high schools. We've had to
cut vocational education, advanced classes, career -technical
education classes, as well as guidance counselors and more.
The result? Hiah school education isn't relevant for lots of
students. They're missing out on learning all kinds of skills.
They're disengaging and losing interest, whether they see
themselves headed to college or not.
Measure 98 is the first serious, comr)rehensive pror)osal to
modernize our high school curriculum in over a decade. We
urge you to vote YES.
Measure 98 allows Oregon high schools to:
Restore and update traditional vocational education classes
so students learn to use their hands, follow directions, see
math in action, and more.
Another student for Measure 98!
Career technical education got me interested
in computer coding.
I �vorked a full-time internship with a tech firm. I started
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skills from their classes.
the demand. Some students can't get in. And many classes
use equipment that's a decade old or more.
We need more classes for more students, and newer equip-
ment. That's what we get with Measure 98.
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Expand students' options for career -technical education.
Shayla Rao
Classes in computer coding, engineering, robotics and
Lincoln High School
mechanical design are relevant to a multitude of careers either
after or instead of a four-year university or trade school.
(This information furnished by Kara J. Dahl, Treasurer, Vote
Yes For 98.)
Provide more opportunities for college prep and early college
credit so students know what college is like and — if they want
Argument in Favor
— can get early credits to save time and money.
The path we're on leads to failure for too many students.
The best part is that local communities decide which pro-
grams are most important for their schools. There's no state
Other states' graduation rates improve while Oregon's
mandate; it's up to the school leaders, school boards and
stagnates.
community to decide.
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This is the time. This citizen initiative is the path. Thousands
of futures are at stake.
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Peter Nordbye, Reynolds
Stan Paine, Springfield
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
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The path we're on will leave more than 10,000 Oregon stu-
dents every year without a high school diploma. These —stu-
dents are less likely to be employed in good -paving jobs, more
likely to rely on public assistance and at greater risk of ending
up in our criminal justice system.
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by funding:
• Vocational and career tech ed — hands-on classes giving
students real -world skills and setting them up to succeed
after high school in apprenticeships, college and careers.
• College preparation so students who don't know they
can do college academics will get a chance at higher
education.
• Student support programs to keep more kids in school.
Please join me in voting Yes on Measure 98.
Tim Nesbitt, past chair, Oregon Higher Education Coordinating
Commission
(This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt.)
Argument in Favor
Let's make a difference today for all our high school students
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of PCUN, which stands for Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del
We are Oregon's largest Latino organization and one of the
state's largest unions. We represent farm workers, who are
integral to our farm -to -table networks, and their families,
many of them first- and second -generation Oregonians. Our
members are eager to work, learn and contribute even more
to our economy.
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lenges students. We also know drol2out r)revention enables
students to succeed.
In Woodburn, more than 70 percent of students start school
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when needed. Woodburn High School is also organized into
four academically demanding academies where students
thrive. There is a culture of achievement and college is
attend college.
Oregon has the country's fourth -worst graduation rate.
This problem won't fix itself. Measure 98 provides targeted
resources for improving outcomes for our high school stu-
dents and our graduation rates.
Let's make a difference for Oregon — please vote yes on 98.
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support Measure 98 because it will help protect the environ-
ment. Here's why:
stop climate change.
To reverse climate change, we must use more clean energy
from the wind and the sun. To get there, we'll need many more
workers motivated to get trained in real -world skills like solar
and wind energy manufacturing and maintenance, energy
efficiency construction and more. More career technical
education in high school can help enthuse and train the next
generat on o c ean energy experts an tec mcians.
Measure 98 restores and updates career technical education
to fit today's evolving economy. As we move toward a clean
energy economy with more solar and wind energy, high
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that propels students into good -paying, local, clean energy
jobs.
Measure 98 will heIr) ensure that today's Oregonians are
better educated and more economically secure — so they're
ready to r)rotect Earth for the next generation.
Right now, more than 10,000 students fail to graduate high
school every year. Thousands more go to college unprepared
to succeed. We're losing so much potential!
Measure 98 will help ensure that we give every high school
partner in working to heal the environment.
Measure 98 will help Oregon transition to a clean energy
economy and create a more secure future for all Oregonians.
Please vote YES on 98 — our future depends on it!!
Morgan Gratz -Weiser
Sierra Club, Oregon Chapter
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
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Our unions offer pathways to good jobs in the construc-
tion industry, but our high schools are often not preparing
That's why we support Measure 98.
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the career-technical/vocational education programs that
motivate kids to learn, master a trade and step into the jobs
essential to a growing economy.
The pathway to good jobs in our industry requires the
apprentices as they learn. In return, we maintain the highes
standards for our crafts and trades. This is a long-standing,
inter -generational compact in our industry and one reason,
that skilled workers in the construction trades are able to
earn $25 to $45 an hour with full -family health and pension
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down to 49 — for all of our 331 high schools:
There is a win -win -win opportunity with Measure 98
• A new generation of students will gain access to good -
paying jobs in their communities.
• Our industry will gain the talent and skills needed to
remain competitive.
• A highly -skilled workforce will add value to our
economy.
Vote Yes on Measure 98.
Gary Young, Business Manager, IBEW Local 48
Drew Lindsey, Business Manager, IBEW Local 280
(This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt.)
Argument in Favor
Measure 98: A modest investment now can turn around
Oregon's high schools for years to come.
Measure 98 prioritizes getting our kids through high school
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of the more than $1.5 billion in new revenues the state will
our schools for more than a clecade: We nave one of the
lowest high school graduation rates in the country.
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our schools once our economy began to recover. Now our
economy is growing and generating new tax revenue. With
a small Fortion of the state's new revenue. we can make big
improvements for our high schools.
Smart budgeting requires setting priorities to meet compel -
amounting to just over one percent of the budget, the leg-
islature managed to launch full -day kindergarten last year.
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rebuild our high schools.
• Offer updated career -technical programs in every high
school, not just some;
• Expand early college options in every high school;
• 4%�dt sty4larits-8-id suppfort they nL64. in that critical pari*d
from 8th through 9th Grade.
If you hear Salem insiders say we can't afford to do this,
consider:
• State revenues are at record levels and are projected t
grow the rest of this decade.
• The cost of Measure 98's investments is modest, sligh
more than one percent of the next state budget.
future for our kids.
Make their future our priority. Vote Yes on Measure 98.
Tim Nesbitt, former chief of staff for Gov. Ted Kulongoski
(This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt.)
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how I ended up studying aerospace.
Most kids know that not everybody is it to learn from
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students opportunity to learn about things by working with
their hands. It helps them discover what they're good at and
figure out what they really want to do.
At Silverton High, with the hands-on learning opportunitim-
there—ag, auto, welding and metals —you could be well of
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need that in Oregon schools, too.
Measure 98 gets more career technical and vocational educa-
tion classes into our high schools. It also increases student
access to college preparation and early college credit.
It's a no-brainer: Vote YES on 98.
Elias Wilson
(This information furnished by Kara J. Dahl, Treasurer, Vote
Yes For 98.)
Argument in Favor
A orth 111edford CTE teacher for 98!
Vote yes on Measure 98 for career technical
education and real -world skills.
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stable fundinci for vocational and career technical education
(CTE) statewide.
To turn things around, we need to restore vocational and
drol2l2ed because of budget cuts. Now we have one of
America's worst graduation rates.
There's a simple answer: When students take career technical
education, their graduation rate climbs dramatically.
Students in Oregon who take two or more CTE classes gradu-
ate at a higher rate than the state average. Some schools that
offer a lot of CTE options have CTE graduation rates above 90
percent!
In addition to this, employers are struggling to find young
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education.
Measure 98 prioritizes our students by restoring CTE for stu-
dents, and also college readiness courses.
Please join me in believing in our students as much as I do.
It's an easy decision -Yes for better high schools and student
success. Yes for Measure 98.
Tyler Tjernlund
Industrial Education Teacher
North Eugene High
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
Many good -paying jobs don't require a four-year college
degree but instead require technical skills that high schoolers Another Career Tech teacher in support of better high
can learn. schools:
High schoolers in other states have options like biomedical Want to raise graduation rates in Oregon? Vote YES on 98
innovation, emergency medical technician, aerospace engi-
neering andmmare. In career technical educatio(C) , oo
use their hands, their minds and their imaginations while
In addition to specific skills, these courses give students the gaining real -world experience.
basics for real jobs: reliability, communication, teamwork and
much more. Every day, I and other CTE teachers see how a concept or a
new skill catches hold of a student. They see possibilities for
CTE makes a reliable investment for high schoolers in every work they might enjoy and that can support them after high
school district in Oregon. school. Or they learn something they can use that day to help
their family or to earn some money.
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(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
supports Measure 98.
It's the key to high school students' future.
Vote YES.
AnRVe *ur ei.ur,?.ti*n system retter in w2ys_y#u might ntt have
even thought of: Measure 98 helps ensure that every Oregon
high school student has exposure to vocational and career
technical education.
Measure 98 provides all Oregon high schools resources they
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ing careers that are satisfying and good -paying.
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on learning.
However, because of the hands-on work I did after leaving
school, I got back on track. I was lucky. But most kids cannot
count on luck.
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to offer vocational and career technical education (CTE) so
that students like me stay in school, and graduate with the
skills they need to get a job or go to college.
The graduation rate for Oregon high school students who
complete two or more vocational education classes is 15
points higher than overall graduation rates. We need to get
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high school, and expand these kinds of opportunities for
students.
Students used to have more opportunities for hands-on
work in metals, or as automotive mechanics or designers.
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Many good -paying jobs don't require a 4-year degree. This
paying jobs that are available right now.
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architecture, robotics and other 21st century fields.
I hope you'll join me in giving thousands of additional high
school students the chance to succeed. Please vote YES on
Measure 98.
Melinda Rimbey
Teacher, early childhood education
South Eugene High School
(This information furnished by Hannah N. Greenberg.)
Argument in Favor
Retired teachers say: vote YES on Measure 98
Help high school students build real -world skills for their
futures and ours.
Elementary school teachers believe strongly in giving a great
start to students -all the way from kindergarten through 12th
grade.
But our high schools are failing miserably short.
The reality is that for a generation, our students have taken
it on the chin because education is underfunded. And now
Oregon's graduation rates are among the lowest in the
country.
future than choosing between serving coffee or going to a
four-year university. There are many good -paying jobs that
don't require a 4-year degree.
interest -building opportunities. An effective way to do this
is with vocational and career technical education (CTE) and
college prep education.
That's something every Oregonian can fix, byTWi_o7j_�TSo_n_
Measure 98.
Measure 98 will Provide all high schools in Oregon the
resources to make Career Tech n ica 1/vocationa I education
available to any student. Without it, schools won't be able to
provide the 21st century education students need.
Measure 98 offers high school students an opportunity to
take a variety of courses that give them the technical skills
for good -paying jobs right out of high school, trade school or
college.
Measure 98 is. also can be spent on more college prep
classes and dropout prevention.
for career and/or college.
Join me in voting Yes on Measure 98.
Don Cruise
Retired teacher
Member, Philomath School Board
Member, Oregon School Boards Association
(This information furnished by Hannah N. Greenberg.)
Former Oregon School Superintendents Support 98
for keeping kids in school, boosting graduation rates and
setting students up for success
school graduation rate.
After years of stagnant progress, Measure 98 offers a set of
up in every corner of the state: increasing vocational training,
now known as Career Technical Education (CTE), increasing
dual enrollment in college courses while in high school, and
proven dropout prevention strategies.
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they must rer)ort the results. Regular performance audits
will ensure the money goes where it's supposed to go. Local
schools will work to create these programs to match the local
needs of their kids.
Measure 98 makes Oregon's high schools a higher priority.
We can wait no longer. Let's use common sense to support
student success — providing relevance and real -life skills, tar-
geting our investments and getting better results.
Vickie Fleming, Former Superintendent, Redmond School
District
Steve Swisher, Former Superintendent, South Lane, Sisters,
Brookings and Crook County School Districts
Dennis Dempsey, Former Superintendent, High Desert ESD
(This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt.)
Argument in Favor
Latino Network Supports Measure 98
Let's transform the lives of Latino youth, families, and com-
munities! YES on Measure 98!
Oregon's high schools are failing students of color
Oregon's high school graduation rate is one of the country's
worst. For students of color Pit iii acfflrisis. Onli. 65%ifjregn's
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Oregon's leaders have had their chance to act
We know how to fix the problem but every year, we hear the
same thing from lawmakers — "we'd like to help but you'll havd
to wait until next time." That's not the kind of leadership we
need for our kids.
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Too often, Advanced Placement and early college credit
classes are available for a small number of students — usually
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ensure low-income kids and students of color get access to
those classes, too.
education —training students need to stay in school and
succeed.
in skills like computer coding, woodworking, mechanical
engineering that help them land good paying jobs in the
community.
Measure 98 will support students to stay on track to
ciraduate.
Measure 98 provides resources for dropout Prevention. which
can take the form of more guidance counselors and tutors.
It also includes opportunities for schools to work with com-
ties that have been closed off for too long.
Measure 98 is about lifting up Oregonians to reach their
full potential and give our communities the tools for
self-determination.
Let's do right by our kids and our community:
Join us in supporting Measure 98!
Carmen Rubio
Executive Director
Latino Network
Board Chair
Latino Network
Measure 98 is highly accountable. School districts must al;2121Y (This information furnished by Ryan W. Brown.)
for the funds, specifying how they will spend the mQnay_a_nd
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But Oregon's public schools today leave too many young
people behind. A great majority of those left behind are poor
children, children of color, English -language learners, and
children with disabilities.
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hope for a productive future.
Measure 98 provides the resources to allow high schools
cal education opportunities, exposing students to relevant
and engaging coursework that leads to high -demand, family -
wage jobs.
• High schools can add or expand college -level courses,
allowing students to see themselves as college -ready
while making college more affordable, more accessible.
• High schools can expand dropout prevention strategies,
putting supports under our children like attendance
initiatives; more counselors, social workers, or culturally -
specific mentors.
• Schools can add instructional time and personalized sup-
ports as students transition from 8th to 9th grade.
Our faith calls upon us to help all children fulfill their poten-
tial. They deserve a bright future. Measure 98 gives them
hope for a better tomorrow. Please join us in voting YES on
Measure 98.
Rev. Daniel E. H. Bryant, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
Eugene
Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana, Congregation Beth Israel
Pastor Christy Dirren, West Portland United Methodist Church
Rev. J. W. Matt Hennessee, Vancouver First Baptist Church
Rev. W. J. Mark Knutson, Augustana Lutheran Church
Pastor Lynne Smouse Lopez, Ainsworth United Church
of Christ
Rabbi Ariel Stone, Shir Tikvah
Dr. Audrey Terrell, Dr. Audrey Terrell Institute (DATI)
Dr. David L. Wheeler, First Baptist Church of Portland
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
Measure 98 is much -needed to train young people as waves
of workers retire
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belonging to 23 craft unions, are key in Oregon's workforce,
its economy, and its future prosperity.
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young people to take advantage of apprenticeships and
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That's why we support Measure 98 - to expand and update
to learn, master a trade and step into jobs that will remain the
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benefits and a solid Pension plan.
Just as we will be looking to recruit new workers, our high
schools have been cutting career -technical courses —feeder-,
for ours and other industries. Just three years ago, Oregon
high schools offered 66 construction -related courses; now
they're down to 49.
In anticipation of these retirements, we have lobbied Oregon
lawmakers to provide more resources for vocational and
career -technical education for our high schools. The legisla-
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funding, which means programs constantly struggle and
many don't last more than a year or two.
access to meaningful career -technical education programs
in the trades.
Timothy Frew, Executive Secretary
John Mohlis, Past Executive Secretary
Oregon Building Trades Council
(This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt.)
Answer this multiple choice Question: Which is worse?
• There are good, $35-an-hour jobs in our community
going unfilled due to a lack of skilled workers.
• Oregon's high school graduation rate is one of the lowes�
in the nation; one in four students doesn't finish on time.
• High school students trying to save money on college
by taking early college credit classes have a hard time
getting into those classes.
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so they can go after good jobs and post -secondary educa-
tional opportunities.
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schools.
statewide average graduation rate of 74 percent.
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credit classes — meaning they don't get a chance to earn
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them succeed. Please vote "ves" on 98!
Kathy Sansone
Retired teacher Salem
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
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real skills and confidence.
It's time for more students to benefit,
no matter where they live.
Vote YES on 98.
for high school students because we're some of the lucky
students who got it. What's really cool is that a hands-on
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establish new CTE. From our experience — it's one of the most
important ways we can help our educational system.
Please vote YES on 98!!
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Jon Bickerdyke,
Recent high school graduate, Lincoln City
Student, Culinary Institute of America, California
(This information furnished by Kara J. Dahl, Treasurer, Vote
Yes For 98.)
Teachers for Measure 98!
real -world skills, prepares them for college
and improves graduation rates!
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introduced to careers and advanced learning.
comes in.
Students thrive with hands-on learning activities, like:
• Discovering the basics of engineering by working with
motors in auto shop.
• Getting introduced to design through metal work or
graphics.
• Seeing math in action through computer coding and
video design.
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three times higher.
Here's why we teachers support Measure 98 — it will:
• Modernize and add career technical and vocational
education so that every high school student in Oregon
has access.
• Improve access to college and career readiness.
• Increase our graduation rate so more students are
prepared for the real world.
Measure 98 puts funds into every local high school in the
state, and it doesn't raise taxes. It makes high schools a prior-
ity with new state money generated by our strong economy.
Students have one shot at a great high school education and
it's our job to provide it. Help us prepare our students for
college or career — no matter what path they choose.
Vote YES on 98!
Josh Armentano, Engineering & Graphic Design Teacher
Corvallis
Bill Bush, Retired Teacher
Salem
Don Carter, Manufacturing Teacher
Bend
Clara Cook
Portland
Tracy Kalar, Early Childhood Education Teacher
Salem
Steve Naganuma
Portland
Katie Partlow, Former Agriculture Teacher
South Coast
Melissa Reimer, Language Arts Teacher
Albany
Julia Westbrook, CTE Teacher
Lincoln City
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Our workforce needs more grads with real -world skills -YES
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Shop classes used to be a career track for manufacturing, the
trades and other industries. Traditionally, high school shoo
class was something that most students participated in to
help them prepare for life outside high school, in part because
college just isn't the best option for everyone.
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Argument in Favor
careers in Agriculture
Oregon agriculture is continuing to grow and diversify its
technologies, its attention to environmental practices and its
contributions to our state's economy. But our high schools
agriculturalists.
echools to the opportunities of rewarding work within
tregon's rich agriculture industries.
by 39% between 2010 and 2014. There are 35,000 farms and
ranches in Ore on, accountinw for 326,000 direct and indirect
net economic output.
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Please join us in voting Yes on Measure 98.
Kristin Kostman, Past President
Wes Crawford, Past President
Oregon Agriculture Teacher's Association
Daniel K. Bolen
Agriculture Education, Future Farmers of America
Eastern Oregon
laimee Brentano
Mountain View High School
Scott J. Duggan
Agriculture Teacher
Redmond
Lance Hill
Agriculture Education Instructor
Redmond FFA Advisor
Redmond High School
Nichole Spearman-Eskelsen
Agriculture Science & Technology Teacher
Yarnhill-Carlton
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Agriculture & CTE Teacher
Eastern Oregon
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
High school counselors support Measure 98
Vote YES on 98!
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don't have the funds to hire more counselors. It's nearly
impossible to do our job well enough for every one of our
students.
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just the right moment isn't feasible. There's not enough time
alternatives.
school challenges, which often are related to food insecurity,
caring for younger siblings or needing to earn money.
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be able to intervene earlier to help keep kids on track. That's
what Measure 98 does.
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Aura Solomon, Eugene 4_1 Schools
Margaret Winthrop, Retired Counselor, Clackamas
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
Teachers agree: "Vote YES on 98!"
vocational, career education
grams, including computer coding, business mana ent,
public safety, manufacturing and engineering.
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Oregon. Almost all of the career tech/vocational programs
in the state barely scrape by, or they just don't exist. When
equipment breaks, there's no money to fix it. Teachers have
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we waiting for!?
Robert Christner, automotive teacher
Sabin Schellenberg Center
Clackamas
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
One high school class changed my life and it was vocational/
career -tech ed
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But when I stumbled upon an electrician apprenticeship, I
decided to give it a try — because I'd taken one electronics
class in high school.
That class I took at Jefferson in 1963 gave me enough co
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It's simply because kids get engaged with school when they
take CTE.
whether they go to college, or not.
Please vote YES on 98!
Keith Edwards
Retired IBEW Union Electrician
(This information furnished by Brittany M. Costa.)
Take it from a retired teacher and
current classroom volunteer:
YES on Measure 98!
and/or disaster response.
ear -to -ear when they accomplish a goal like building a new
engine for their dad's tractor.
In shop class, we prepare them for the work world, teach-
ing everything from the importance of keeping their safety
plicated directions.
CTE engages students who otherwise may lose interest and
disenaaae. esuecially those who don't plan to gD_LQ_college.
learning and others only have limited offerings. Schools have
had to cut back and our students are losing out.
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CTE a reality for students in every school district, regardless
of their zip code.
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assembly line without wheels.
Every child deserves the chance to succeed. Please vote TES
on Measure 98.
Dave Saunders
Classroom volunteer
Silverton High School
(This information furnished by Brittany M. Costa.)
Argument in Favor
Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) Supports
Measure 98
The Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) is a
statewide, grassroots organization, uniting Asians and Pacific
Islanders to achieve social justice.
APANO supports Measure 98 because:
1. Students of color are failing through the cracks.
Oregon's graduation rate is among the worst in the country,
but for students of color, it's even more grim: Students of
color graduate ten to fifteen percentage points lower than
the statewide average. Experts predict that if we stay on
graduate in 2029.
only if we act.
It doesn't have to be this way. A few Oregon schools and
entire other state systems have excellent graduation rates
for all their students, including students of color. What's the
and career technical educatioAn, and have strong guidance
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paying jobs in the community and success in their lives, we
achieve greater equality and justice.
Let's open doors to real opportunity for Oregon's students
from all backgrounds.
Join APANO in supporting Measure 98!
Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi and Marshallese language
voter resources available at httl2://www.al2ano.org/vote-2016.
(This information furnished by Ryan W. Brown.)
Another teacher says YES on 98
Hands-on learning helps more students graduate - vote for
Measure 98!
high school and find a career path. In the learning environ-
ments of shop classes, I finally understood math concepts
that had eluded me in my traditional math class. My grades
improved and I advanced to calculus.
why Measure 98 is so important. It restores shop classes and
other vocational and career technical education
Right now, a handful of high schools in Oregon have ample
career -technical ed but when Xou look school b,, schoQ1,k[ou'll
see that overall we fall far short. We just haven't prioritized
hands-on learning and too many students are missing out.
Tod.y, I'm a shop teacher and in my woodshop class (CTE),
kids stand in line a half hour or longer to make a single cut on
our one and only table saw. Classes are crowded. Equipment
is decades old.
Unfortunately, around Oregon, in schools that have CTE, the
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CTE. It's contributing to our alarmingly low graduation rate.
cation classes. In other states, students can learn:
• biomedical technology
• medical interventions
• robotics
• forensic psychology
• disaster resDonse. and ogre.
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high schools.
Brian Barnes
Portland
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
Career technical education in high school put me
on a career path!
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After high school graduation, I got into a carpentry appren-
ticeship. I'm almost halfway through and have been earning
a wage almost since the beginning, plus I get benefits and
retirement. By the time I'm done and am a journeyman car-
penter, I'll be earning about $35/hr.
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rate?
Tet schools all around the state have much less than what I
had. Knowing that, I'm not surprised that Oregon has one of
the worst graduation rates in the country. One in four who
start high school don't finish.
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people engaged in school - especially those who don't plan to
go to college.
Measure 98 restores and updates career tech education to
help increase our graduation rate. Please join me in voting
for our high schools!
Randy Avenclano
Forest Grove
(This information furnished by Kara J. Dahl, Treasurer, Vote
Yes For 98.)
Argument in Favor
NAACP of Eugene Supports Ballot Measure 98
prepared for their futures.
Students of color now graduate at an even lower rate than
others.
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lowest in the entire country. And for students of color and
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keep students in school and provide the opportunities they
need.
Guidance to college or trade school is missing.
dents - sometimes several hundred - and they cannot intro-
duce enough students of color to early college or advanced
classes. Some students don't even know if they would be
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leaving them out.
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early enough to help keep them on track;
• Additional guidance counselors and tutors will help more
students with advice and assistance in learning;
• Expanded vocational and career -technical courses will
open uI2 new worlds to many students, and prepare them
for today's job market.
Vote Yes on Measure 98
Eric C. Richardson
President
(This information furnished by Ryan W Brown.)
Vote'Yes'on Measure 98
where I went to a high school with college prep.
Mv school. Cleveland Hia . had an International Baccalaureate
Program (113), which gave me an advantage because I experi-
university students.
However, my friends elsewhere in Portland aren't so
lucky because they didn't have this or other college prep.
Cleveland's program was one of only two IB programs in the
entire city of Portland.
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on luck or the randomness of where you live. Every Oregon
student should have access to education that prepares them
well for college or career regardless of their neighborhood.
Here's why college Prep matters:
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three classes a day.
I arning and staying engaged.
can provide college prep, vocational and career technical
education as well as dropout prevention.
The measure provides approximately $800 per student per
Let's get Oregon high school students on track for -,nrrPqq
- vote YES on 98.
We cannot afford to leave it to chance!
Isobel Coen
Student at Bard College
(This information furnished by Kara J. Dahl, Treasurer, Vote
Yes For 98.)
Argument in Favor
The Coalition of Communities of Color Supports Measure 98
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and communities.
ation rates hit our children hardest.
* For generations, Oregon's hiah schools have failed our
students of color. Less than 70% of most students of
color graduate. That's unacceptable and it's time to act.
* We're tired of lawmakers making excuses for failing our
children. Year after year when we ask lawmakers to step
up and invest in our children, we're told to wait until next
time.
* Every hiah schooler should get the chance to prepare for
college. Many first -generation college students got their
inspiration and early training from Advanced Placement
and early college credit classes. Many students of color
don't believe they can succeed on the college track and
there aren't enough guidance counselors to support
them.
* Every high schooler should have the opportunity to
pursue career technical education and learn practical
skills that turn into good -paying jobs. Measure 98 will
help students of color learn electrical engineering, robot-
ics, computer coding, medical technology and other jobs
in our new economy.
* We have a responsibility to help more of our kids gradu-
ate hicih school on time for their future and to improve
our communities. By deliberately investing in students
of color getting the tools needed to succeed, we'll create
opportunity and prosperity for all.
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can choose to do.
Let's do what works to help our students graduate and
succeed.
Join the Coalition of Communities of Color in passing
Measure 981
Julia Meier, Executive Director, The Coalition of Communities
of Color
(This information furnished by Ryan W. Brown.)
A message from Oregon Veterans:
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Iraq, Afghanistan and the War on Terror. As members of the
armed services, we know how important it is to have col-
leagues MT,6 take their-i-ties seritusly, iz?.n tMAk *:n their feet,
know how to operate as a team, and come through when
needed.
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a lot for us.
prepared us very well for our service in the military, and for
our careers in the States once we returned.
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classes, or they offer too few. Not all students have access.
And in today's world, these classes need to go beyond basic
shop. Students need skills with computers and technology —
like the kind that run today's military and other workplaces.
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to computer coding, robotics, M aritime navigation and much
more.
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will do so much to help with that.
Vote Yes for Measure 98.
Raymond Byrne, Brigadier General (ret)
Springfield
Steven Gerber, Specialist
Beaverton
Erich Hoffmann, Captain
Portland
Robert Maxwell, Technician Fifth Grade
Bend
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
career -technical and vocational classes. Classes we took in
high school are missing and so are modern ones like sports
medicine, civil engineering and architecture and advanced
manufacturing.
rate in the USA.
Here's why we need Measure 98:
Over the last decade, Oregon has slashed vocational and
career technical education in half; now there's only 600
programs for 180,000 high schoolers. Meanwhile, most
other states have increasedthe number of career techni-
cal classes.
Moreover, many students can't get access to important
college prep classes.
Every year too many students languish, unchallenged —
more than 10,000 disengage!
Lawmakers had years to fix the problem, and they didn't.
That's why we need this citizen initiative.
wood and metal shop, and modern courses like 3D printing,
mechanical design, nursing and more. More students —
regardless of who's going to college —will learn valuable, prac-
tical skills that can launch a career.
Classes like auto shop and metals shop taught us to work with Measure 98 helps Oregon high school graduates be we
our hands. To work well as a team, and on group projects. prepared for college. Many more high schoolers can ea
They taught us to be creative and solve problems when some- early college credit, which also saves them money.
thing went wrong or we got stuck. Those classes and teachers I
Measure 98 is affordable. Oregon will collect over $1.6 billion
in new revenue next year because more people than ever
are working here. Measure 98 instructs lawmakers to devote
one of our most embarrassing problems.
Heather C. Leek
Portland
Katharine de Baun
South Eugene High PTO
Christine Ertl
Salem
Cheryl H. Franceschi
Portland
Eleni Kehagiaras
Portland
Nick Mathern
Portland
Brenda Royce
Springfield
Mollyann Sadowski
Milwaukie
Samantha Smith
Salem
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
Yes on Measure 98 and YES to opening young people's eyes
to career paths and good -paying local jobs
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kids'futures and our own prosperity. Measure 98 commits
a modest amount of new state revenues in the next budget
to provide more counseling for high school students and
more career -tech programs that connect to good jobs in our
economy.
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kids rise to the challenge. We should rise to this challenge as
wel I. Vote Yes on Measure 98.
Oregon Legislation and Education Committee
Greg A. Held, Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Oregon
and Southern Idaho District Council of Laborers
Matt Findley, President, ILWU Oregon Area District Council
(This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt.)
Argument in Favor
Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens Supports
Measure 98
More high school graduates benefits all of us.
dently as long as possible.
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Public schools, including our high schools, are essential to
strong local communities by:
• Guiding young people to a strong future;
• Keeping kids engaged and out of trouble;
• Ensuring our grandchildren can go to schools that
prepare them for success.
But right now, Oregon's high schools are failing behind.
Years of budget cuts have reduced opportunities for young
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lowest high school graduation rate.
Measure 98 will revitalize our high schools by providing
good path in real life. That means:
• Putting back vocational and career technical education
classes and updating them. Students need hands-on
learning and an introduction to good careers for the
future;
• Increased college preparation and early college credit
in each Oregon high school. A taste of college or more,
through early college credit in high school, helps kids
know more about whether and how to proceed in that
direction.
• Providing dropout prevention services in every Oregon
high school with additional guidance counselors, tutors
and family support.
We want that for our own children, our grandchildren and the
youth we count on to lead us all into the future.
Please vote yes for Measure 98.
Steve Weiss
Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
(This information furnished by Hannah N. Greenberg.)
Argument in Favor
Electricians Support Measure 98!
A YES vote on 98 helps more Oregon students get trained for
good -paying high tech jobs
One-third of Oregon's electricians are retiring within the next
five years. Who'll take their places?
There is no pipeline channeling young people into the trades.
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that pay 35 dollars an hour or more.
About half the people who apply for electrician training don't
have enough basic math skills to make the cut. They don't
even know how to read a tape measure.
This is why we need to vote YES on Measure 98. For years,
almost every high school offered shop classes. Hands-on
learning opened doors for generations of students. Many
the basics of tools- measurements and calculations. And many
who aren't college -bound lose interest in school entirely.
When / tell them about important work electricians do —from
setting up data storage centers to wiring hospital operating
rooms and working on electric -powered cars —their eyes open
to the possibilities. These jobs nay $351hr for fully trained
electricians.
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?,ttending a four-year university.
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right now or after trade school.
Bridget Quinn, Electrician
Training and Placement Coordinator
NECA-IBEW
(This information furnished by Brittany M. Costa.)
Argument in Favor
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These investments can be funded with a small portion of
the new revenue that the state will collect in the next budget
period — amounting to just a little more than 1 percent of the
state budget.
Measure 98 is smart. It's affordable. And it's long overdue
to fulfill the promise of opportunity for our public school
students.
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Jeff Anderson, Co -Chair
10M Leedham, Co -Chair
Oregon Working Families Party
(This information furnished by Tim Nesbitt.)
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Local schools have a big effect on us all.
Measure 98 will give us a brighter future.
We're also voting YES on Ballot Measure 98 and here's why...
Measure 98 means Oregon high schools will get back impor-
tant programs they used to have: • Vocational and career technical classes were slashed at
schools all across our state due to budciet cuts. That has
left a whole set of students without classes where they
learn immediate, hands-on skills.
• We all benefit when kids are in school and enciaged.
Vocational and career technical education helps keeps
students in school, and out of trouble — it builds better
citizens and a better workforce.
• College 12rep and college readiness will be more available
to more students, if we apl2rove Measure 98. That matters
to us, too, because many good jobs require a college
education.
Measure 98 supports stronger local schools, which help
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public schools continually attract new residents — including
young families with children. That means something to our
bottom line, and to yours, too.
empty -nesters.
they need to compete in tomorrow's workplace, just as our
parents and grandparents did for us.
Oregon's unemployment rate last year for youth aged 16 to 19 We're going to do it, and so should you
was 22.2 percent — the fourth highest in the U.S. VOTE YES for Measure 98.
We neei to do 2 Ve tt� a our *is in k!ia� sc� ool. Kenneth and Jane Ames
Meriel BrecFe
Measure 98 offers an effective plan to do just that by:
Coos Bay
• Restoring and updating career technical education in all
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our high schools.
Portland
• Providing more counseling, mentoring and instructional
hours for students in the transition from Sth to 9th grade
Karen Rose Chavez
to ensure that they are on track to graduate when they
Coos Bay
begin their sophomore year.
• Expanding access to college -credit courses in 11th and
Howard Cutler
12th grades.
Portland
Anne Hall
Lincoln City
Kathleen McAllister
Mosier
Gert Palmer
Coos Bay
Michael Schoenholtz
Portland
John and Karen Whisler
Portland
(This information furnished by Mallori R. Marks -McNally.)
Argument in Favor
Measure 98 opens doors for skill -building in high school and
pathways to good jobs.
Vote yes on 981
At ENTEK we manufacture equipment for the plastics industry
and parts for batteries. We're challenged to hire enough
skilled workers to meet the needs of our growing company.
We employ 300-plus people at our global headquarters in
Lebanon.
We need machinists, electricians, maintenance personnel, PLC
programmers and production associates, yet we struggle to
fill these good -paying positions.
We believe Measure 98 and the career technical education
(CTE) it can deliver to all Oregon's high school students will
begin to turn the tide for us. Measure 98 captures a small
portion of new revenue Oregon receives each year from eco-
nomic growth and dedicates it for CTE, also known as voca-
tional education. The measure also supports more college
readiness education.
We've waited too long for our leaders to make these essential
programs a priority. What we've witnessed instead is
a decline in the educational options and opportunities for
Oregon's young people.
ENTEK hasn't always struggled to find skilled workers. We
used to hire people out of high school vocational education,
but those programs have been cut.
Oregon's economy has a serious shortage of skilled workers
for jobs paying $35/hr or more. Many Oregon companies
can't find specific technical or trade workers like welders,
electricians, and high-tech workers. Restoring vocational and
technical education in our high schools means young people
can get the training they need to get into these careers.
There are many good -paying jobs that don't require a degree.
We owe it to our kids to let them know that there's college and
a whole array of paths that lead to satisfying and good -paying
careers.
Employers and education leaders across the state who have
a vision for preparing students for the real world support
Measure 98. Please join the movement. Vote YES on 9811
Larry Keith
CEO, ENTEK International
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Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election, November 8, 2016.
Result of -Yes- Vote
*regon State University (OSU), to provide outdoor school
programs statewide.
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"No" vote rejects creation of fund to provide outdoor school
programs statewide; retains current law under which OSU
administers outdoor school grants if funding available.
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tions of Lottery revenues to Fund. Specifies Fund's purpos
to provide every Oregon fifth- or sixth -grade student week-
long outdoor school program or equivalent. Continuously
appropriates Fund to OSU to administer and fund outdoor
school programs statewide consistent with current law's
grant program. Allocations to Fund shall not reduce lottery
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Education account: either four percent of the quarterly tran
V. million each year.
The measure would result in an expenditure shift of $22
million annually to the Outdoor Education Account from
the Department • Administrative Services Economic
Development Fund. The measure does not affect the overall
♦ ♦ funds collected for or expended by state govern-
ment. This measure would not have an impact ♦ the con -
Fund or the Parks and Natural Resources Fund.
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(1) Since the late 1950s, nearly one million Oregon students
have attended Outdoor School, a unique week-long, field
science program giving students the opportunity to study
collaboration with students from other schools.
(2) Currently, only about half of Oregon students attend
Outdoor School. Most remaining programs have been signifi-
particularly affected.
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(5) Fully supporting Outdoor School for all Oregon students
will help students meet state standards in the areas of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics through
direct, hands-on experience, which is shown to strongly influ-
ence learning and career choices.
nomic development in rural areas.
(7) Under Article XV, Section 4 of the Oregon Constitution,
jobs, further economic development, finance public educa-
Section 2. Creates Outdoor School Education Fund
(1) The Outdoor School Education Fund is created within the
State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund.
(2) Moneys in the fund shall consist of:
a) Amounts donated to the fund;
b) Amounts allocated under Section 2(3) below or otherwise
transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly;
c) Investment earnings received on moneys in the fund; and
d) Other amounts deposited in the fund from any source.
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is allocated from the Administrative Services Economic
Development Fund to the Outdoor School Education Fund
million, but not to exceed $22 million annually,
defined in ORS 327.006.
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to the restoration and preservation of parks, beaches, water-
sheds, and native fish and wildlife under Article XV, Sections
4a and 4b of the Oregon Constitution.
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public schools.
Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the
Oregon State University Extension Service to support,
administer and fund an Outdoor School program as set forth
in Enrolled Senate Bill 439 (2015 Regular Session) and addi-
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Ballot Measure 99 requires a portion of lottery -related
moneys to be dedicated for the purpose of providing every
student in fifth or sixth grade in this state with the oppor-
tunity to attend a week-long outdoor school program or an
equivalent outdoor education experience that reflects local
community needs.
Historically, "Outdoor School" is a week-long residential
field science program designed to give students the oppor-
tunity to study natural sciences and the interrelationship
of nature, natural resources, economic development, and
from other schools. Outdoor school programs have been
offered throughout the state since the 1950s. Due to budget
constraints, many school districts have either shortened the
length of outdoor school or eliminated it altogether.
During the 2015 session, the Oregon Legislative Assembly
passed Senate Bill 439, a bill authorizing the Oregon State
University E.Y.teiision Service to suppolrt, 9.4minister, viid fuvi
Bill 439, grants would be made to local school districts and
education service districts consistent with the priorities out-
lined in the bill. However, the Legislative Assembly provided
no funding for the program.
The measure establishes the Outdoor School Education
Fund for the purpose of receiving moneys made available
under the measure. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to
the Oregon State University Extension Service to support,
administer and fund outdoor education programs as autho-
rized by the Legislative Assembly in Senate Bill 439.
The measure authorizes the transfer of no more than $22
million annually from the Oregon State Lottery Fund to the
Administrative Services Economic Development Fund. The
minimum amount will be adjusted each year based on the
Corisurter Price I edey.
tion or to the restoration and preservation of parks, beaches,
watersheds and native fish and wildlife.
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
Margaret Olney
Chief Petitioners
Paige Richardson
Chief Petitioners
Pamela Fitzsimmons
Secretary of State
Craig Pope
Secretary of State
Ullilly Ldily
Members of the Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial expla-
nation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
Oregon Teachers Say:
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Countless graduating seniors from all across Oregon tell u
that Outdoor School was the single most important eXQeri-
them to meet tomorrow's challenges.
But right now there is no dedicated funding for Outdoor
School, so many kids who need it most —children of color,
areas —are often left behind.
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more motivated to learn.
Gives middle school students a scientific, hand •
learning opportunity they just can't get in the c ssroom.
Builds self-confidence, self-reliance and collaboration
skills.
Exposes kids to science, technology, engineering and
math fields (STEM) —critical to success in the 21st
century.
Provides career -defining internshir)s giving high-
schoolers leadershil2 skills and real -world training.
Connects Kids to the Wonders of Science and Nature
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Measure 99 is the most economical and effective way to
deliver results without any new taxes, through dedicated
lottery funds.
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Benno Lyon, 9th Grade Teacher, Corbett
Cristal Miller, 5th Grade Teacher, Brookings
Hannah Kolni, 6th Grade Teacher, Grants Pass
Johanna With row -Robinson, Teacher, Springfield
John Scanlan, Teacher, Pendleton
Laura Svrino- Hiah School Science Teacher. McMinnville
Micah Freeman, 7th Grade Teacher & Restorative Justice
Specialist, Fairview
Ralph Burelle, Retired School Counselor, Medford
Sandy Phillips, 5th Grade Teacher, Bend
(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
Argument in Favor
TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS
"Every child needs and deserves an opportunity to have this
learning and life experience. Right now, about half of Oregon
students are denied the opportunity to attend Outdoor School
— and usually they are the children most in need. This initiative
was specifically written to address the inequity of outdoor
school education for underserved children."
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skills, curiosity, confidence and self-sufficiency — learning tht
life skills and values that make great future citizens."
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chance to unplug from their screens, and learn in the great
outdoors."
OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION
ELIZABETH ENGBERG, PROGRAM MANAGER, KAISER
PERMANIENTE THRIVING SCHOOLS
UPSTREAM PUBLIC HEALTH
dent in the classroom."
PORTLAND ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS
ers, build teams and learn lasting life values, then we need
to do the responsible thing and create a dedicated funding
stream for Outdoor School. Our children's legacy is our
responsibility."
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(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
Argument in Favor
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is our responsibility.
For generations, Outdoor School has been a rite of passage
that strengthens Oregon's way of life. This proven hands-on
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Measure 99 will preserve our legacy, by establishing
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because nature is the very best classroom.
African American Outdoor Association
Audubon Society of Portland
Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts
Deschutes Land Trust
The Environmental Center, Bend
Forest Park Conservancy
Friends of the Columbia Gorge
Friends of Trees
Hells Canyon Preservation Council
Hoyt Arboretum Friends Foundation
Klamath -Siskiyou Wildlands Center
Mazamas
National Wildlife Federation - Northern Rockies,
Prairies & Pacific Region
The Nature Conservancy, Oregon Chapter
North Fork John Day Watershed Council
Northwest Outward Bound
OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon
Oregon Environmental Council
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Sierra Club, Oregon Chapter
Sunriver Nature Center
Timberline Lodge
Wild Salmon Center
(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
GOOD FOR OREGON
Outdoor School is a smart investment.
Without raisinci taxes, this measure funds hands-on natural
Due to lack of funding, currently around 50% of stude s
who need it most.
and prosperity.
With this measure, Outdoor School will provide 50,000
students with scientific, hands-on learning, plus 3,000 high
investment in our future.
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Oregon's fastest growing industries require science, math,
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resources.
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quality of life. We must c ontinue to educate our children and
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Measure 99 puts lottery dollars to good use.
Because Outdoor School benefits all three of the Oregon lot-
tery's goals of education, natural resources, and economic
development, it's a natural fit.
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• Allow 50,000 students to attend each year;
• Support 3,000 high school volunteer internships each
year;
• Create 600 jobs, mostly in rural Oregon.
A broad coalition of businesses support Outdoor School:
Chinook Book
Columbia Sportswear Company
Far West Recycling
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Leatherman
Lithia Motors
Medford Fabrication
Metropolitan Group
Mountain Shop
Neil Kelly
Nike
Outdoor Industry Association
Pine Mountain Sports
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(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
Preserve Outdoor School:
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Sadly, this rite of passage - shared by generations
Oregonians - is threatened.
Due to budget cuts and unstable funding, Outdoor School is
at a crossroads. After more than 50 years of proven success,
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be able to attend.
Often, it's the kids who most need Outdoor School that are
denied the opportunity. Measure 99 puts lottery dollars to
good use, creating a dedicated funding stream -without
raising taxes -ensuring that future generations of Oregonians
continue to learn about science, nature and life.
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effective, important, hands-on learning - regardless of their
income, zip code or disability.
it builds important life skills like leadership, critical thinking
and collaboration. It teaches our children and grandchildren
to be stewards of our natural resources and leaders in their
communities.
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ships. That's a great investment in our future.
in a classroom. Please help ensure that ALL Oregon children
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Friends of Outdoor School
Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO)
Big Lake Youth Camp
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center
Outdoor Project
Camp Angelos
Camp Tamarack
Camp Westwind
Campfire Columbia
Lake of the Woods Resort
Siskiyou Field Institute
Wallowa Resources
Education Coalition.)
Argument in Favor
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make wise choices about our natural resources.
• Improves interest and performance in school, especially
in science and math.
• Helps kids see their own potential as scientists, educa-
tors, and leaders.
• Particularly effective among low-income and students of
color.
• Available to all kids, regardless of abilities or learning
styles.
• Builds self-sufficiency, self-confidence, collaboration, and
leadership skills.
divide, and the hands-on learning environment sparks kids'
interest in pursuing careers in science and natural resources.
time thumbing through virtual worlds on small screens than
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Outdoor School more than ever.
Without raisinci taxes, Measure 99 creates stable funding
so every child — whether they're from Astoria, Klamath Falls,
natural resources, outdoor wonders and livability is so
important.
Oregon Women for Agriculture
Berg's Berries
Coastal Farm and Ranch
Honor Earth Farm
Madras Farms Co.
Mahonia Vineyard and Nursery
Ochoco Lumber
Sauvie Island Organics
Starker Forests
Windflower Farms
Argument in Favor
When it comes to our kids,
it's time to stop talking and start doing.
1 . Children today average seven hours per day on a screen.
Outdoor school gives kids a chance to unplug from video
games and iPhones, and realize there's more to the out-
doors than Pok6mon Go.
t. Outdoor School provides a hands-on learning opportu-
nitythat students just cannot get in the classroom.
C itbuilds important life skills— like leadership, self-
confidence, self-reliance, critical thinking and
collaboration.
4. It improves student performance. Research shows that
kids who attend Outdoor School do better in school,
attendance improves, and they become more motivated
to learn.
Kids gain important hands-on experience with science,
engineering and math. An educated workforce is key to
Oregon's economic growth and prosperity, and to stu-
dents' success in the 21st century job market.
ii. Right now, those who need Outdoor School most have
the least access. Bu dg et cuts a n d u nsta bi e f u n d i n g h ave
denied about half of students the opportunity to attend
Outdoor •School •— often •the kids who •need it most.
7. Stable funding means OutdoorSchool forALL kids — not
just those who can afford it. Every child deserves this
uppo, tunity.
* It's a smart investmentin ourfuture. Without raising
taxes, Measure 99 creates a dedicated funding stream
— providing outdoor school for every Oregon middle
schooler and real -world leadership training for thou-
sands of high school students.
* Itputs lottery funds to good use. Outdoor School ben-
efits all three of the lottery's mission areas: education,
the economy and Oregon's natural resources.
10. Our children and grandchildren's legacy is our respon-
sibility. We need to do the right thing, so that 50 years
from now Oregon's school children are still learning
about science, nature and life from this invaluable
program.
Oregon Public Health Institute
Lori Meadows
Middle School Teacher, Prinevill
(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
Outdoor School has been a rite of passage for Oregon stu-
dents for almost 50 years. It's a uniquely Oregon tradition that
inspires our youth to love the great outdoors, and instills in
them the value of protecting our natural resources. However,
due to cutbacks in funding, this opportunity is now avail-
able to only about half of Oregon students. We are proud to
support Measure 99 because it creates a dedicated source o• f
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(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor growth and prosperity —and Outdoor School's hands-on,
School for All.) exploratory learning style builds skills that are valuable at
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School do better in school, have improved attendance, and
become more m ' S-ch-n-oLa I s o b u i I d s
self-confidence, leadership skills, collaboration and critical
thinking.
There are economic benefits, too. Outdoor School for All
would create 600 Oregon jobs and $27 million in positive
economic impact each year —a worthy investment of Oregor
Lottery funds.
and to value our natural resources. All Oregon kids deserve
this learning opportunity, regardless of where they live and
what type of school they go to.
Wendy Collie, President and CEO
New Seasons Market
(This information furnished by Wendy Collie, President & CEO,
New Seasons Market.)
Argument in Favor
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• Hands-on science, math and problem -solving.
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• Connecting with nature for the first time.
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and life experience, regardless of their income or school
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Please join with us in passing Measure 99, to ensure we
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Alicia A. Vickery, Bend-LaPine Schools
Amber Martinson, Bend-LaPine Schools
Athena Nelson, Teacher, Pendleton
Barbara Fuller, 5th Grade Teacher, Eagle Point
Carol Packard, Middle School Science Teacher, Siste
Chris Demianew, Teacher, Pendleton
Chris Schulze, Teacher, Pendleton
Deborah Riehle, Math Teacher, Sisters
Emilee Oja, Teacher, Pendleton
John Summerfield, Teacher, Pendleton
Kaisa Phillips, Teacher, Pendleton
Karilee Barfuss, Teacher, Pendleton
Laurie Doscher, Retired Teacher, Elmira
Lynda Paznokas, Retired Educator, Bend-Lapine Scho•
Mary Anna Rhodes, 5th Grade Teacher, Redmond
Mike Geisen, Science Teacher, Sisters
Norma Pledger, Math Teacher, Sisters
Nichole Erwin, Teacher, Pendleton
Rebecca Aylor, Language Arts Teacher, Sisters
Bob Bruce, Retired Teacher, Veneta
Sharon Baum, Retired School Administrator, Lebano
Susan Werts, Special Education Teacher, Sisters
Tibor Bessko, School Counselor, Eugene
Ukiah Yeager-Woock, Teacher, Bend-LaPine Schooll
Wes Estvold, Math Teacher, Sisters
(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
both academically and socially.
Growing up, things were not good at home. My dad was a
veteran who suffered from PTSD and sometimes there was
violence in our house. By the time Outdoor School came
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peers who made me feel cal2able, liked, and important. They
saw something I didn't see yet —that I was worthy of love and
belonging, and that I could be successful in life. This experi-
of belief in myself, ciiving me self-confidence that I never had
before.
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that stand in children's way. We give all kids the tools t
succeed —no matter their background. We believe in kids'
future and heII2 them believe in themselves.
for me. I returned to Outdoor School as a high school group
leader, and, today I'm making a difference as a professional
mental health counselor, and behavior specialist at YMCA
Camp Silver Creek.
School to all students.
(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
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Builds life skills:
Outdoor School's scientific, hands-on, exploration brings
lessons to life. It builds confidence, self-sufficiency and
r)roblem-solving skills for middle-schoolers, and provides
Improves student performance:
Research shows that kids who go to Outdoor School do
better in school. Their attendance imilDroves the
Kids unplug from devices:
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very little time outside. Outdoor School is needed more than
and nature, and show kids there's more to the outdoors than
Pok6mon Go.
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The inequity problem:
funding have denied about half of students the chance to
the or)12ortunity, including children with disabilities, those
from rural areas, and low-income families.
The solution:
We need to do the right thing for our kids and create a
school children are still learning about science, nature and
life from this invaluable experience. Without raising taxes,
School to all Oregon kids.
That's why organizations fighting for justice and equity- like
Unite Oregon -support Measure 99.
THE TIME IS NOW
"There's no better way to learn about natural
resource science than to be immersed in the concepts,
hard data and real-time observations - precisely
what happens at Outdoor School."
-Gary Myers, Vernier Software & Technology
Full testimonials at www.outdoorstoriesproject.com/
(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
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Our children and grandchildren's legacy is our responsibility: The Nature Conservancy Urges a YES Vote on Measure 99,
We must continue this rite of passage that educates genera- Bringing Outdoor School to ALL Kids.
tions of Oregonians about why it's so important to protect our
natural resources, outdoor wonders, clean air and water, and As Oregonians, we understand that nature has a vital role to
livability. play in our quality ofnow and for generations to come.
-The kids who can't afford Outdoor School are This understanding has driven The Nature Conservancy's
missing an opportunity work across Oregon for more than 50 years, and that is why
of a lifetime. it's up to you to make sure we strongly support Measure 99, creating a dedicated and
ALL students can go!- stable funding system that protects the legacy of Outdoor
London Mahaley, 8th grader School.
(This information furnished by Christine Vernier, Save Outdoor
School for All.)
Argument in Favor
OUTDOOR SCHOOL CHANGES KIDS'LIVES
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students need to be successful."
-Christopher Douglass, Alumni
"Outdoor School helps educate, build character
and confidence, and inspire ... This experience has
changed my life forever."
-Alice Lambert, Alumni
ESPECIALLY KIDS MOST IN NEED
"As a principal, I support stable funding for Outdoor School
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greater world to get them out of the cycle of poverty."
-David Wehr, Principal, Eugene
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-Hannah Munson, Parent
"Outdoor School's supportive environment can take
a struggling student and show them that they can
be successful in learning science, regardless of their
background or specific needs."
-Christopher Sharpe, Educator, Welches
sions and take informed actions, based on sound science."
-Jherime Kellermann, PhD, Assistant Professor,
Environmental Science, Klamath Falls
"Outdoor school taught me about taking care of this world,
teamwork and leadership, and created lifelong friendships
with people who I otherwise never would have met. Getting
kids off their phones and into nature is something you just
can't get in the classroom."
-Timber Joey, Portland Timbers
Outdoor School gives students life skills they just cannot get
in a classroom:
e Builds self-confidence, leadership, collaboration and
problem -solving skills;
e Teaches students science, critical thinking and creativity
through hands-on experience;
e Gets kids off their phones and reconnects them with the
real outdoors, not just Pok6mon Go.
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nice to have" - it's a "must have."
But after more than 50 years of proven success, Oregon
funding mean that about half of students are denied the
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thouahtful Oregonians- committed to protectina our state's
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"Bringing the Outdoor School opportunity
to all children says something important about
who we are and what we value as Oregonians.
Jim Desmond, State Director
The Nature Conservancy in Oregon
(This information furnished by Jim Desmond, State Director,
The Nature Conservancy in Oregon.)
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helping existing Oregon companies stay here and expand.
agency helped companies retain or create more than 8,800
private sector jobs, overwhelmingly in small businesses.
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the state's revenue is expected to grow by $1.5 billion in the
t eir a chi in,�reage.,Without efforts to create and
Every year, Oregon continues to give smaller portions of
lottery revenues to economic development and it creatio
though it was the very reason Oregon voters created the
lottery in 1984. Back then, most of our lottery dollars went
economic development. Today, only 27 percent of these val
able lottery funds support job creation and retention. I
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development funding. It will have the effect of "killing the
goose that is laying the golden eggs" for communities and
families across Oregon. Our state budget —and all the services
we enjoy as Oregonians, such as schools and parks —will feel
the impact.
We hope you agree that Measure 99, while well -intended, is
bad policy for Oregon.
(This information furnished by Jon Stark, Vice President Board
of Directors, Oregon Economic Development Association.)
Argument in Opposition
How could anyone possibly be opposed to Outdoor School for
All?
What's not to like -fresh air, swimming, climbing ropes and
trees, communing with nature, making friends at camp.
And it's an expensive camp at that. It costs $22 million a year
(that's $44 million per biennium), and it will be taken from
lottery proceeds that currently go to the state's economic
development.
School. What does a week of camp have to do with economic
development?
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districts hat are "consistent with provisions" of Senate Bill
439.
for camp will go to school districts with higher scores on
"standardized measures of academic achievement," "fewer
discipline and classroom management problems," "increased
student engagement," and "greater enthusiasm for language
arts, math, science and social studies."
Who will decide which districts meet these provisions and
should take priority? An advisory committee, unaccountable
to the public, will decide.
Full disclosure: I voted for SB 439 before Outdoor School
supporters decided to seize economic development funds to
-cpaoted for it had I known
it would be at the expense of this state's fragile economic
recovery.
State Senator Betsy Johnson
(This information furnished by Elizabeth Johnson.)
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election, November 8, 2016.
Result of -Yes- Vote
~/ou^vote prohibits purchase/sale orparts/products from
certain wildlife species; exceptions for specified activities,
o|ft/inhomwnmm'and certain antiques/musical instruments;
civil penalties.
Maintains current Oregon law which does not prohibit pur-
chase o,oa|eofpartso,pmuuvm»nmxpeoiaunmnm*eu,
Oregon, except for shark fins.
Summary
Existing Oregon law does not prohibit sale of wildlife parts/
products for non native species, except shark fins. Existing
federal law does not prohibit intrastate sales of wildlife
parts, with exceptions. Measure amends ORS 498.022 to
prohibit purchase, sale, or possession with intent to sell of
parts/products from elephant, rhinoceros, whale, tiger, lion,
leopard, cheetah, jaguar, pangolin, sea turtle, shark, ray.
There iuless than a$1oo,0oufinancial effect on state govern-
ment expenditures or revenues. There is no financial effect
onlocal government expenditures nrrevenues.
Text of Measure
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OREGO
Trafficking Prevention Act."
SECTION 2. ORS 498.022 is amended to read:
by rule may provide otherwise, but subiect to subsection (2 .
purchase, sell or exchange any wildlife, or any part thereof.
(2) Wildlife Trafficking Prevention.
notwithstanding any other provision of law, or rule enacted
pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, a person shall not
purchase, sell, offer for sale, or possess with intent to sell,
animal species part or product.
(b) Subsection (2) (a) of this section shall not apply:
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federal or state law;
(B) When the activity is expressly authorized by federal law;
(C) When the activity involves a species that is subject to
a federal management plan under Title III of P.L. 94-265 (16
U.S.C. §§ 1851-1869), as amended;
509.160(3);
(E) When the covered animal species part or product is a
fixed component of an antique that is not made wholly or
primarily of the covered animal species part or product,
and showing the covered animal species part or product
to be not less than one hundred years old, and provided
that the total weight of the covered animal species part or
product is less than 200 grams;
limited to, string instruments and bows, wind and percus-
sion instruments, and pianos, provided that the covered
animal species part or product was legally acquired and
part or product is less than 200 grams;
animal species part or product to a legal beneficiary of an
estate, trust, or other inheritance;
(H) To the donation of a covered animal species part or
scientific or educational purposes; or
(1) To the possession of a covered animal species part or
Indian tribe.
(c) There is a presumption of possession with intent to sell
a covered animal species part or product when the part or
or other forum engaged in the business of buying or selling
of similar items. This rebuttable presumption shall not pre -
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(d) Each violation of subsection (2) of this section shall be
punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $6,500 or an
amount equal to two times the total value of the covered
animal species part or product that is the subject of the
violation, whichever is higher. The civil penalty authorized
by ORS 183.745.
(e) Any covered animal species part or product that is
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this section, including rules restricting the purchase, sale,
offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell, of parts or
products of any animal species that so closely resemble in
appearance parts or products of a covered animal species
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(g) As used in subsection (2) of this section:
(A) "Covered animal species" means any species of:
(I) elephant;
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(iii) whale;
(vii) cheetah;
(viii) jaguar;
(ix) pangolin;
(x) sea turtle;
(xi) shark (excluding spiny dogfish as defined in ORS
498.2570)); or
(xii) ray.
(B) "Covered animal species part or product" means any
item that contains, or is whollZi or 'fartiall;_,, made fromaMg
covered animal species.
companK. estat . trust. receiver. vndicate. association. or
other legal entity.
(D) "Sale" or "sell" means any act of selling, trading, or
bartering for monetary or nonmonetary consideration,
2nd includes any transfer of ownership that occurs in the
course of a commercial transaction, but does not include al
tr bequest.
(E) "Total value" means either the fair market value or
the actual price paid for a covered animal species part or
product, whichever is greater.
Note: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic] type indicates deletions or comments.
the purchase of, sale of, offer for sale of or possession of
with intent to sell a "covered animal species" part or product.
The measure defines "covered animal species" to mean any
species of elephant, rhinoceros, whale, tiger, lion, leopard,
tion of spiny clogfish, shark.
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100 years old, certain fixed components of musical instru-
ments, transfers of ownership by inheritance, certain dona-
tions for scientific or education woses, and covered animal
federal ly-recogn ized Indian tribes.
by the mmission generally allow persons to purchase, sell
or exchange the parts of animal species that are not native
to Oregon. Current Oregon statutes expressly prohibit pos-
sessing selli tradin
spiny dogfish fins.
value of the prohibited part or product, whichever is greater,
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rules necessary to implement the prohibition.
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
Scott Beckstead
Chief Petitioners
Bruce Starr
Chief Petitioners
Roger Beyer
Secretary of State
John Woodmark
Secretary of State
Jake Tanzer
Members of the Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial expla-
nation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
Argument in Favor
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These animals aren't killed by hunters. They are mercilessly
slaughtered by criminals for a quick profit.
This measure will not criminalize people who own legal
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instruments.
It's unsustainable to commercially exploit these animals.
Profiting from items like hunting trophies and ivory trinkets
threatens animal populations. If we value wildlife, then our
laws should protect them.
Thesa animals truly n66d #v.r htd;p anii. th6 b8st way t* i.# so is
by voting YES on Measure 100.
(This information furnished by Rene Tatro.)
Argument in Favor
Protect emd?,f aered a7riTf As: vote YES orr Ifeasure 100
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made from imperiled and iconic species such as elephants,
rhinos, and tigers. Demand for ivory carvings, rhino horn,
tiger Aelts, ?.Ad *ther are driving Y��st,?.ina.",
losses of these animals, and may even result in extinction.
Stopping the trade of wildlife products is one of the most
crucial steps towards saving vulnerable wildlife.
widely considered one of the largest markets for
wildlife products in the world, creates a large part of the
demand. Ivory and other wildlife products harvested from
poached animals are smuggled into the U.S. on a regular
basis. It is estimated that only 10% of these products are
seized at the border. Once these products enter the country
and into states like Oregon, they can be sold without fear of
penalties. Illegal ivory from recently poached elephants is
svId side bW sidften withyut the buWer'
knowledge.
Measure 100 would end Oregon's role in the slaughter of
parts and products within the state. The measure includes
with small amounts of ivory.
that have restricted the ivory trade within their borders in the
past 3 years. Measure 100 is a chance for Oregon to join the
movement and show it values living, breathing wildlife over
trinkets.
Jeff Flocken
Regional Director, North America
Adam Roberts
CEO
Born Free USA
John Calvelli
Executive Vice President for Public Affairs
Wildlife Conservation Society
(This information furnished by Mark Hofberg, Campaign
Officer, International Fund for Animal Welfare.)
Argument in Favor
Defenders of 1fildlife Supports Measure 100
from poaching and the threat of extinction
- Vote YES on Measure 100
As one of the largest consumers of both legal and illegal
role in combatting wildlife trafficking. Oregon voters now
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can play an important part in reducing demand for illegal
wildlife products.
Wildlife trafficking is on the rise worldwide and is driving
species like sea turtles, sharks, elephants, rhinos
and rays to the brink of extinction.
activity in the world, generating an estimated $7-23 billion
annually. And the United States is one of the world's largest
consumers of illegal wildlife.
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with low risk of detection or prosecution.
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can help reduce demand and give authorities an important
tool to stop the illegal wildlife trade.
"Millions of shipping containers and shipments from foreign
countries arrive at U.S. ports of entry each year, and only a
small fraction are being inspected for illegal wildlife contra-
band. We can't continue to treat the flood of illegal wildlife
product into this country as a low priority issue. It's time for us
to act"
- Jamie Rappaport Clark, President and CEO, Defenders of
Wildlife.
trade that threatens our planet's natural heritage.
The National Wildlife Federation Action Fund is proud to
ing, better protecting critically threatened or endangered
species from poaching and the threat of extinction due to
demand for their parts.
America's experience with wildlife has helped define and
shape our national character and identity for generations.
Protecting these species and the habitats on which they rely
is a cause that has long united us from all walks of life. To
and other outdoor enthusiasts, this conservation ethic has
evolved as an integral part of our heritage.
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the killing.
The National Wildlife Federation Action Fund embraces a
responsibility to conserve wildlife and wild places wherever
they may be. To this end, we support the Oregon measure to
stop illegal trafficking and protect endangered species from
extinction - thereby defending the wildlife heritage we wish to
pass on to future generations.
(This information furnished by Andy Buchsbaum, Interim
Executive Director.)
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militarized with links to the world's worst terror and criminal
networks. Measure 100 will help reduce the demand for prod-
ucts that fuel violence and corruption.
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Representative, Defenders of Wildlife.)
wildlife products will not be penalized in anyway for possess-
ing products made from these animals, for passing them to
others through their estate, or donating them to a qualifying
museum or institution.
Allan Thornton, President, Environmental Investigation Agency
David Kracke, International Board Member, WildAid
Sarah Uhlemann, International Program Director, Center for
Biological Diversity
(This information furnished by Danielle Grabiel, Senior Policy
Analyst, E/A.)
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rhinos- and other wild animals threatened with cruel pic.gina
and extinction.
Voting YES will Help End Illegal Killings and Trafficking of
for sale in Oregon. Every day close to 100 eleph:ants are
brutally killed in Africa, their tusks hacked off, to supply the
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wildlife trade.
Voting YES Strengthens Conservation Laws. Several states
have adopted laws complementing federal regulations and
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destructive wildlife trade.
and poaching.
U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer
Former Oregon State Senator Bruce Starr
Metro Council President Tom Hughes
(Save Endangered Animals Oregon Chief Petitioners)
To learn more, please visit www.saveanimalsoreg.on.com.
(This information furnished by Kristin Leppert, Campaign
Director, Save Endangered Animals Oregon.)
Argument in Favor
Veterinarians urge a YES vote on Measure 100
As veterinarians, our professional obligation is to protect
the health and welfare of all animals. This means not only
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one way we can help!
are treated humanely. Far from humane, every year, thou-
sands of elephants are shot or poisoned and their ivory tusks
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horn, and other animal products are sold throughout the
world and this trade a major reason why these iconic animals
are endangered. Our ♦YES vote •on Measure 100 will be a clear
message that we won't accept these products any more in
Oregon. We don't want Oregon to be an accomplice to the
decimation of wildlife species across the planet.
Measure 100 will protect iconic animals. Measure 100 will
protect elephants, rhinos, sharks, tigers, lions, pangolins,
cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, rays, whales, and sea turtles
by eliminating the motive for those seeking to profit off of
them. All of these animals deserve our "yes" vote to help stop
oac iniqiidthie •e a wildlife trade. Votm•YESonMeasure
When Oregonians vote YES on Measure 100 it will be a vote
in support of wild animals to protect them from this needless
suffering.
Sue A. Dougherty, DVM
Jeff Nickel, DVM
Sally Jepson, DVM
Katie Bahr, DVM
(This information furnished by Kristin Leppert, Campaign
Director, Save Endangered Animals Oregon.)
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane
Society International Urge a YES Vote on Measure 100 to
Trafficking.
Measure 100 is a local solution to a global conservatior
challenge.
The illegal wildlife trade is a multi -billion dollar global indus-
try that affects millions of animals and communities around
the world. Majestic wild species like sea turtles, elephants,
leopards and other animals are killed in massive numbers and
suffer from horrific cruelty. Poachers brutally kill the elephants
and harvest their tusks, sometimes when the animals are still
alive, to make them into ivory trinkets. All seven sea turtle
species are threatened with extinction.
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Elephant ivory of dubious origins and other endangered
species products have been found for sale in Oregon. Measure
100 will stop those sales, and ensures that Oregon does not
contribute to the illegal wildlife trade.
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so that they can launder illicit wildlife products into the mar-
ketplace. State -based measures are a critical tool to close the
gaps that international and federal authorities do not have the
capacity to address.
adopting laws to close their markets to endangered species
are taking steps to halt their domestic ivory trade.
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(This information furnished by Iris Ho, Humane Society
International.)
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trinkets made from endangered animals like elephants and
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What happens in Oregon will have ripple effects in places
as far away as Kenya. Wildlife managers in Kenya depend
on ecotourism to fund protection of the continent's rare an
majestic wildlife. Unlike sport hunting, ecotourism does
not require the death of these animals. Ecotourism grows
can't. Ecotourism also reflects the values of the majority of
the world's citizens (and Oregonians) who desire to live on
extinction.
wildlife products and allowing ecotourism to flourish.
(Kenya -based)
(This information furnished by Kristin Leppert, Campaign
Director, Save Endangered Animals Oregon.)
Argument in Favor
Zoos and aquariums urge a YES vote on Measure 100
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its 233 U.S. and
partners to conserve wildlife in the United States and around
the world. Measure 100 would combat wildlife trafficking in
Oregon. States need to act to limit the trade of wildlife parts
and products that results in the slaughter of wildlife. With
the passage of Measure 100, Oregon would join Washington,
California and other states that are cracking down on the
illegal wildlife trade. The AZA is proud to join with its Oregon
members to advance this important cause.
Kristin L. Vehrs ' Interim President & CEO, (AZA) Association of
Zoos and Aquariums
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and their inhabitants, face a variety of threats — acidification,
warming waters, epic amounts of pollution, and others. But
the issue of wildlife trafficking is one with clear and obvious
solutions. A YES vote on Measure 100 is vital to the survival of
endangered animals like sea turtles, sharks and rays, and our
oceans as we know them.
Carrie E. Lewis, President/ CEO, Oregon Coast Aquarium
to supporting the mission of the Oregon Zoo — creating a
better future for wildlife. Each day, on average, 96 elephants
in 2015. Additionally, one in four shark and ray species have
been overhunted nearly to extinction. AYES vote on Measure
100 would help to protect these and other species from extinc-
tion by removing the economic incentives to sell their body
parts and products within our state.
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www.saveanimalsoreaon.com
(This information furnished by Kristin Leppert, Campaign
Director, Save Endangered Animals Oregon.)
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killing. Experts estimate one African elephant is poached for
its ivory tusks every 15 minutes. Scientific research indicates
that unless we take stronger action to protect Earth's endan-
gered animals, as many as 50 percent of all living species
could become extinct by 2050.
and within their borders.
Last year, I helped organize the successful passage of
Initiative 1401 in Washington state, which enacted a ban
on the sale of products sourced from 10 highly endangered
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we also worked with legislators in Hawaii to enact a similar
law protecting 17 endangered animals. California, New York
and New Jersey have also passed very similar legislation to
ban ivory products.
It's time for Oregon to stave off the threat of extinction by
protecting critically threatened or endangered species from
poaching, cruelty and harvesting for decorative uses. A "yes"
vote for Measure 100 will close Oregon's existing markets for
endangered animal products.
Join me in protecting some of Earth's most iconic species
from extinction so we can pass along a healthy, diverse planet
to future generations.
Thankyou,
Paul G. Allen
(This information furnished by Paul G. Allen.)
Argument in Favor
Oregon Humane Society supports saving endangered wildlife
from extinction and cruelty!
We say YES to Ballot Measure 100!
In 2014 the Oregon Legislature declared that animals are
.capable of experiencing pain, stress and fear" and "should
be cared for in ways that minimize pain, stress, fear and suf-
fering." This bold proclamation solidifies and illustrates the
high regard Oregonians have for all animals. This declaration
doesn't exclude certain species, nor does it neglect animals
located outside of Oregon's borders.
TotinTTes on Measure 100 will help save endangered animal�
from extinction and cruelty. Poachers have adopted a new
and extremely damaging technique that involves poisoning
watering holes with cyanide. In 2013 at Zimbabwe's Hwange
Natiooo nal Park, visitrs discvered a go
ruesme massacre
of over 300 elephants and countless other animals. Dead
elephants with their tusks removed were found a few yards
from a watering hole alongside the bodies of their young
calves. After feeding on the poisoned elephant carcasses,
lions, hyenas, vultures, and other scavengers became addi-
that relied on the watering hole in the arid climate also fell
victim to the cyanide laced water. A yes vote on Measure 100
slaughter of numerous species.
almost all other offenses involving animals, wildlife traffick-
ing is linked to other black market crimes, like drugs, human
illegal trade of wildlife parts.
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rendering cruel and inhumane practices obsolete.
Please vote YES on Measure 100.
(This information furnished by Sharon Harmon, Executive
Director.)
Argument in Favor
I joi n with 11 m i 11 ion other 11n ited IyAethacli_stsAArc��.
to protest the exploitation of wildlife which compromises
biodiversity and threatens the fragile ecosystems of our
planet. We recognize that "All creation is the Lord's, and we
are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it."
sold within the state of Oregon. We have no time to waste if
we are to save these endangered species. God has given us
an amazing planet, full of diverse creatures we are called to
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Church, Portland Oregon
As Unitarian Universalists, we honor the "Interdependent
web of existence of which we are a part." That web includes
all of creation and the amazing diversity of species, including
so many that are in critical danger of extinction. It is difficult
to imagine a world without these amazing creatures and we
should do what we can to keep them from becoming extinct.
And as part of that interdependent web we owe it to them to
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all voters to join me.
Rev. Thomas Disrud, Associate Minister, First Unitarian
Church of Portland
Please read the complete statements, and others, in support
of Measure 100 at www.saveanimalsorecion.com.
(This information furnished by Kristin Leppert, Campaign
Director, Save Endangered Animals Oregon.)
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