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Oregon Vote-by-Mail General Election I'November 4, 2008
Dear Deschutes County Voter:
This is your November 4, 2008 General Election Voters' Pamphlet. During
this election you will be asked to decide on many important issues. This
Voters' Pamphlet is a cooperative effort between the Deschutes County
Clerk and the Oregon Secretary. of State. It is provided to assist you in
becoming a more informed voter as you cast your ballot.
This pamphlet contains the ballot measures and explanatory statements
which are designed to provide you with impartial and fair information. It also
contains paid arguments for or against certain measures.
Candidates may also pay to place a statement in the pamphlet to provide
you with additional information about them. On your ballot, the names of
the candidates will appear in random alphabetical order as required by law.
As you review the pamphlet, please remember that you may not be voting
on every office or measure in this pamphlet. Your ballot will contain only
those issues on which you are eligible to vote, based on where you
live. Ballots will be mailed on Friday, October 17, 2008, to each registered
voter.
For your convenience,the Deschutes County Voters' Pamphlet contains
voting instructions, how to request a replacement ballot and Official Ballot
Drop Site locations.
Please Vote!
Sincerely,
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Nancy Blan enship, Deschutes County Clerk
attention
This is the beginning of your county voters'pamphlet.The county portion of this joint voters'pamphlet is inserted in the center of the
slate portion.Each page of the county voters'_pamphlet is clearly marked with a gray bar on the outside edge.All information contained
in the county portion of this pamphlet has been assembled and printed by your Deschutes County Clerk.
Index to Voters' Pamphlet
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9-57 Forest View Special Road District Ten-Year Capital Project Local Option Levy.............................................. .................. 9-5
9-58 Central Oregon Community College General Obligation Bond Authorization.................................................................... 9-6
9-59 La Pine Park and Recreation District Permanent Tax Rate.Limit....................................................................................... 9-10
9-60 Bend Area Transportation District Formation&Establishment of Tax Rate Limit............................................................... .9-12
9-61 Deschutes County Transient Room Tax............................................................................................................................. 9-16
9-62 River Forest Acres Special Road District Five Year Local Option Tax................................................................................ 9-18
9-63 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District Five-Year Local Option Levy................................................................................... 9-19
9-64 Redmond Area Park and Recreation.District General Obligation Bond Authorization....................................................... 9-20
9-65 Redmond Area Park and Recreation District Five-Year Local Option Tax.......................................................................... 9-22
9-66 Deschutes River Recreational Homesites,Unit 6,Special Road District 10 Year Local Option Tax................................... 9-23
9-67 Sisters School District#6 Four-Year Local Option Tax..................................................................... ............................... 9-20
9-68 Panoramic Access Special Road District Ten Year Local Option Tax.................:............................................................... 9-27
16-52 Crooked.River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District Renewal of Five-Year Operations Local Option Tax......................... 9-28
All candidates were invited to participate in this pamphlet.The following candidates submitted information.
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Barram,Jodie.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9-33
Blanton,Larry.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9-30
Boero,Ed......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-38
Bogart,Gerald"Jerry"...................................................................................................................................................................... 9-42
Boyd,Brad........................................................................................................:.............................................................................. 9-42
Brown.Dallas.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9-33
Clinton,Jim....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-36
Daly.Mike ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-29
Danley,Phillip A............................................................................................................................................................................... 9-38
Eager,Jeff.................................................................................................................................................. ............................... 9-34
Eckman,Kathie............................................................................................................................................................................... 9-35
Endicott,George.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9-37,
Evans.Shirlee................................................................................................................................................................................. 9-39
Gainsforth,Patricia M...................................................................................................................................................................... 9-31
Gramlich.Peter................................................................................................................................................................................ 9-32
Greene,Tom.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-32
Holzman,Wendy............................................................................................................................................................................. 9-43
Johnson,Linda S............................................................................................................................................................................ 9-35
Kellstrom,Lon.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9-43
King,Camden..........................:....................................................................................................................................................... 9-39
Leonard.Don................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-36
Onimus,Ed...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-40
Role.Jeffrey.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-31
Severin.Chris.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9-40
Snyder,Vida M................................................................................................................................................................................ 9-41
Thompson, Pat................................................................................................................................................................................ 9-44
Unger,Alan...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-29
VotingInformation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9-3
DropSite Locations...................................................................................................................................................................... 9-4
9-2 1 Index
Voting Information
Registering to Vote
To be eligible to vote in the November 4,2008 General
Election, a completed voter registration card must be r $ s
postmarked by Tuesday,October 14,2008.
To Register To Vote In Oregon,You Must Be: Make sure you have completely
1. A resident of Oregon. filled in the oval next to your choices.
2. A United States citizen.
3. At least 18 years old by election day. "
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You Must Update Your Registration If: _,
1. Your residence or mailing address changes.
2. Your name changes. Q a
3. You wish to change your party affiliation. ,e?
Important Note: If you have moved or your name has If you vote for more candidates than
changed and you have not yet updated your registra- Y
tion,you are still eligible to vote.Contact the Deschutes allowed, or if you vote both Yes and No on
County Elections office; 541-388-6547 for further infor- a measure, it is called an overvote.
mation.
Your vote will not count for that candidate
Voters With Disabilities:
If you are unable to vote your ballot without assistance, or measure.
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contact the Deschutes County Elections office at ,
541-388-6547. We will provide two persons to assist
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you in voting.To assure your voted ballot is received by 3 a
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election day,contact the elections office early to arrange
for assistance.You may also select someone else of your
own choice to assist you. _ r f - i[ r
Acassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available.
To order,please contact Independent Living Resources
at 503-232-7411 or TTY 503-232-8408. You do not have to vote on all contests.
Those you do vote on will still be counted.
Voting Instructions
Contact Deschutes County Elections office at
Check Your Ballotl 541-388-6547 to request a replacement ballot if:
To vote you must blacken the oval(OW) completely
with pencil or pen(black or blue ink). 4 you make a mistake I
-> your ballot is damaged or spoiled
To write-in a name—Blacken the oval (4W)to the left y
of the dotted line and write-in the name on the dotted line. 4 your be l lot is lost
If you vote for more candidates than allowed,or if you vote or for any other reason..
both Yes and No on ameasure,it is called an overvote.
Your vote will not count for that candidate or measure. 1-866-ORE-VOTES(se habla Espanol)
You do not have to vote on all contests.Those you do vote www.oregonvotes.org
on will still be counted. TTY 1-800-735-2900
Contact Deschutes County Elections office at
541-388-6547 to request a replacement ballot if:
you make a mistake
- your ballot is damaged or spoiled
- your ballot is lost
or for any other reason.
1-666-ORE-VOTES(se habia Espanol)
www.oregonvotes.org
TTY 1-800-735-2900
Remember, if stated on your ballot, vote
both sides of your ballot.
9-3 1 Voting Information
Drop Site Locations
Bend
Deschutes Service Center Redmond City Hall
1300 NW Wall St 716 SW Evergreen Ave
Drop Box located on Parkway side of building Oct 20-Nov 3: 8 am -5 pm
Available 7 days a week (Usual Business Hours& Days)
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: open until 8 pm Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am -8 pm
Drive-By Drop Site
Corner of Wall St and Lafayette Ave Sisters
(Parking Area) Sisters City Hall
Days open extended for this election. 520 E Cascade Ave
Oct 27-Nov 3 (Mon-Fri): 8 am-6 pm Oct 20-Nov 3: 8 am-5 pm
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: 7 am - 8 pm (Usual Business Hours& Days)
Deschutes County Road Department Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am-8 pm
61150 SE 27'h St
Available 7 days a week Sunriver
Election Day,Tuesday, Nov 4: open until 8 pm
Drive-By Drop Site
Sunriver Area Public Library
La Pine Sunriver Business Park
r 56855 Venture Ln
Dive By Drop Site
Drive-By Public Library Friday, Oct 31: 8 am -5 pm La
16425 First Monday, Nov 3: 8 am-6 pm
1s'St& Huntington Rd Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am-8 pm
Friday& Monday, Oct 31 & Nov 3: 8 am -6 pm
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am -8 pm
Terrebonne
Terrebonne Sheriff Substation
Redmond 8154 11th St,Suite 3
Friday& Monday, Oct 31 & Nov 3:
Drive-By Drop Site 8 am - 1 pm and 2 pm-5 pm
Redmond Public Library Election Day, Tuesday,Nov 4:
827 SW Deschutes Ave 8 am- 1 pm and 2 pm -8 pm
Friday& Monday, Oct 31 & Nov 3: 8 am - 6 pm
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am -8 pm
County Clerk's office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Extended Hours: Oct 27- Nov 3 (Mon -Fri), 7 am to 7 pm
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008; 7 am to.8 pm
1300 NW Wall St, Upper Floor, Bend - Privacy Booths Provided
Remember!
All ballots must be received at an official drop site or the Deschutes County
Clerk's office no later than 8 pm, Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008
Postmarks Do Not Count!
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Measure 9-57 Forest View Special Road District
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We are in favor of the paving of Sunrise Blvd.in LaPine,OR
fl #1 is the Health Issue. it would mean a tremendous reduction in
reduce dust, which is like in a fine glass in our area, it will also
reduce the amount of dust in.people's homes and for people with
€ 1' 'sr s a 1° breathing problems like asthma.It would reduce pollution caused by
car exhaust that goes into the road base and adds to pollution of our
€ � �� aquafir.The paving will also help our road district with snow removal
b making it easier and less cost) B paving,the move saved in
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dust control and maintenance could be used for dust control and
maintenance on other roads in the subdivision.It will also help with
u[e j the safer travel of our school buses in the winter months.
(Thisolormation furnished by David and Terri Page.)
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PROPOSAL TO PAVE 1.6 MILES OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD
The Forest View Special Road District Board,contracts for road
maintenance and snow removal with the current tax base. The
1.6 miles of Sunrise Boulevard is used by 140 school bus trips a -
month,with no County financial assistances.The traffic has been _
counted (by the County counter) with 400 cars, company trucks
and buses a day.The weekend and especially three-day Holiday
traffic going to and from the lakes can increase significantly with
boats and campers etc. -
Sunrise Boulevard connects Day Road to the North and Burgess
Road to the South.The proposed paving would reduce maintenance
off the road,(except for snow removal)for approximately 6-10 years.
Paving would also reduce the Health Hazard of dust by 75%in the
District.With BLM land to the West of the District,the fire danger is
high,and with Sunrise Blvd being the main route in and out of the
District,Sunrise Blvd would be the major evacuation route for the
majority of residents.This ballet measure would impose$2.80 per
$1000 of assessed value for a period of ten years,starting 2009.
If the levy does not pass,nothing would change.It would be busi-
ness as usual with no new improvements.
(This information furnished by Henry Kelley,President,Forest View
Special Road District Board.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or tmth`of
any statement made in the argument.
9-5 1 Measures
Measure 9-58 Central Oregon Community College
new facility, and of other college buildings, to provide additional
_ classroom space to accommodate record enrollment.
Construction of regional campus centers in local communities,
_ - including Madras and Prineville.As it has done in Redmond,the
Board seeks to expand basic services to all of Central Oregon to
meet the increased demand and diverse needs of the residents of
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each community.
Upgrades of college buildings to improve access for students.
and patrons with disabilities.
Total cost for the bond is$43.75 million.The net increased cost to,
_ homeowners is estimated to be less than 3 cents per$1,000 of as
I sessed property value,or about$5.50 a year on a home assessed
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at$200,000.Total cost would be approximately 12 cents per$1,000;
however,the pond for the Library,currently being assessed at 9
` - - cents per$1,000,will be retired in June 2009.
1 � ,• " ��1 Oregon law limiting future increases in property assessment usu-.
ally results in average assessed home valued in the COCC District-,
being substantially less than the sales or market value. i+
(This information furnished by James E.Middleton,Central Oregon .
Community College.) -
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The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors has
placed on this ballot a measure to fund construction of new build- `
ings and renovations of existing facilities.
In the past 30 years,enrollment at COCC has tripled. During that
time,only one bond issue has been added to the tax rolls—to ad-
dress growth and build the campus library. Since 1994,when the
library bond issue was approved, enrollment is up more than 50
percent. This fall,COCC is once again serving a record number
of students.
Specifically,this proposal includes: -
New health careers and science building.A state grant of$5.6
million was approved by the 2007 Legislature to partially fund this
building; COCC receives these funds only if it matches the state
contribution.
Creation of additional lab and student learning space for
programs in nursing,dental assisting,medical assisting,massage
therapy and science programs.
Space for new programs that train students in new health care
fields. COCC is currently exploring the feasibility of programs in
pharmacy technician and physical therapist assistant.
Expanded capacity for popular science courses like anatomy
and physiology,microbiology and chemistry.Current science labs
are in buildings constructed in the 1960s.
Easily accessible space for Volunteers in Medicine Dental Clinic
and Community Massage Clinic that serve the community and
provide students practical experience.
Renovation of areas vacated by the programs that move into the
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Measure 9-58 Arguments
As the Board of Central Oregon Community College,we are plan- Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®supports
ning for the future.We know communities benefits from a variety COCC and Ballot Measure 9-58
of educational and job training opportunities. Central Oregon is a wonderful place to live and raise a family.The
We also know there is a demand for training to fill a growing need quality of life..not only attracts new residents, but is the reason
for health care workers. We have proposed a bond measure to people choose to put down roots and contribute to the community.
improve and expand COCC facilities,especially for health career Central Oregon Community College is an excellent institution that
programs. contributes to the livability of our region.Since COCC was founded
Plan focuses on facilities for health careers nearly 60 years ago,it has provided countless educational oppor-
This bond proposal would expand nursing facilities, create new tunnies that Help make our communities better places to live:
health career training opportunities and take advantage of a$5.8 • Associate degree programs leading to certification and jobs,
million state grant to build a new health careers and science and those allowing credit transfers to a four-year college,or
building.Those funds would be lost if the college does not raise university
matching funds. • GED or high school completion programs
Facility improvements would benefit all programs •. Specialized training for fields such as nursing, medical and
dental assisting,automotive technology,computer and informa-
COCC was founded nearly 60 years ago.The bond measure would tion systems,early childhood education and many more
fund updates to aging facilities for programs,technology and o , Community leaming classes that provide exposure to new skills
access:Science labs,built in the 1960s,are especially in need d of f or help students refresh old ones
updates to stay current with programs. ... Art exhibits,performances and guest speakers open to all
Existing facilities cannot accommodate enrollment growth residents
The college provides education and job training throughout the These are only a few of the many services and programs the col-
2007-.It is fastest growing community college in state.In a provides that help create a diverse and healthy place where
2007-06,COCC halo 12 percent enrollment increase and the in- �all want to live.
crease this year is expected to be even higher.This measure would
add instructional space and accommodate student enrollment by As Realtors®,we believe the college is a community resource
renovating existing space,for labs and classroom instruction,and that enhances property values and attracts new residents who
by constructing regional student outreach centers in local com- can benefit us all-highly trained professionals,such as doctors,
munities including Madras and Prineville. teachers and nurses. - -
Cost is minimal College training programs also increase the number of skilled
The net increase to your property tax rate would be just 3 cents workers from within our community, strengthening the economy
per$1,000 of assessed value-yes,that's less than$6 a year on for all of us.
the average house in Deschutes County. The increased cost of the proposed bond is estimated at only$6 per
We believe this proposal would benefit all of our communities. year for the average homeowner.New residents to the area will pay
Donald Reeder Anthony Dorsch Charley Miller their share as those who already live here.But the full value of the
Madras Redmond Bend new programs and facilities to Central Oregon is immeasurable.
Dr.Joyce Lynn Garrett Dr.Ronald Foerster John Overbay Please vote yes on Measure 9-58.
Prineville Bend Sunrlver (This information furnished by Tom Greene,Central Oregon Association
Connie Lee of REALTORSP.)
Bend
(This information furnished by Connie Lee, Central Oregon Community
College Board of Directors.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument any statement made in the argument.
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9-7 1 Measures
Measure 9-58 Arguments
As doctors, we see the need for more health care training COCC programs provide staffing for community hospitals
programs here at home and clinics.
Every community in Central Oregon would benefit from expanding COCC's educational programs play a vital role in our local health-
and improving health care services–our bigger communities as care systems.The proficient, highly training healthcare workers
well as rural areas with fewer community resources–together we they graduate are critical to a strong community. It is important
can do this today. - that we,as hospital administrators,staff your hospitals and clinics
Our communities and our industry are changing and growing.We with the best healthcare professionals available. Your support of
have seen an increasing need for more medical providers—nurses, the COCC bond will help make that happen.
physicians,pharmacists,medical assistants,pharmacy technicians A major component of COCC's bond proposal is the construction
and nursing assistants. of a new health careers and science building in Bend.This building
Not only is there a greater demand for health care services because will create new classroom space and increase educational access
there are more people, but growth and aging in our population to healthcare programs.
create a need for more specialized services. The programs delivered in the new facility will provide a constant.
The proposed COCC bond measure would.expand access supply of highly trained technicians,physical therapy assistants,
to training programs and add new programs to meet our nurses,and more who will help insure that our community receivps
growing needs by building a new health careers and science the best healthcare possible.
building. Passage of this bond means that COCC health and sciences stu-
Your yes vote will allow COCC to expand much needed health care dents will have access to specialized,up-to-date medical equipment
programs,including adding space for more nursing students.Right in the facilities new classroom labs.Their hands-on experiences
now,the nursing program can accommodate fewer than one third with modern tools will make them more competitive and better
of the qualified applicants each year. prepared medical professionals.
A new health careers and science building will provide specialized Your YES vote increases student access to healthcare programs
facilities to help the college meet the growing need for health care and makes certain that skilled medical workers are graduating,into
workers. our community.The COCC nursing program alone could nearly
double in size–meaning more students can take critical courses
State funds would help pay for the new health careers and and more will be graduating each year into our workforce.
science building.We cannot afford to lose the money from the -
state-which we will if this measure fails. By meeting our need for high quality healthcare staff through
educational opportunities at COCC,we all benefit.Training staff
A new facility for health care training would meet area needs for locally means they are more likely to have roots in the community
years to come.It would make room for more students now in pro- that would keep them here on a long-term basis.
grams and create space for new programs in emerging fields,such
as pharmacy technician and physical therapy assistant. Please join us as we vote YES on Measure 9-58-for a healthy
The projects in this measure will help make our community community. - -
healthier.Please join us in voting yes on Measure 9-58. Jim Diegel,CEO,Cascade Healthcare Community and St.Charles
Medical Center(Bend)
Paul B.Eckman,M.D. Jay Henry,CEO,.Mountain View Hospital(Madras)
Bruce McLellan,M.D. Patrick Varge, FACHE.St Charles(Redmond)
Norwyn R.Newby,M.D. - Don J.Wee, Pioneer Memorial Hospital(Prineville)
(This information furnished by Connie Lee,COCC:Yes. (This information furnished by Connie Lee,COCC:Yes.)
The punting of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. any statement made in the argument.
9-8 1 Measures
Measure 9-58 Arguments
Education is vital to economic growth
Economic Development for Central Oregon(EDCO)represents
hundreds of businesses in Crook,Deschutes and Jefferson
Counties.We urge you to support Measure 9-58.
Our organization works with businesses, attracting new compa-
nies to the region and to helping existing companies expand.For
a healthy regional economy, we need both diverse businesses
in the region and a strong educational system.The COCC bond -
measure will strengthen the region's health services sector,as well
as offer convenient,localized educational programs in Crook and
Jefferson Counties.
This bond measure will improve educational facilities and increase
capacity to accept more students into highly sought-after health
career programs. -
The value is substantial, and the cost is minimal.At an increase -
of less than$6 a year for the average Central Oregonian home,
more money would flow into our economy,residents would have
increased job options at higher wages, and Central Oregonians
residents would benefit from more highly qualified health care
providers. It's a good investment.
A'Yea vote will allow COCC and our region to accept a state grant
of almost six million dollars in matching funds to assist with this
important project.Without this vote,that money stays in Salem.
This funding leverages Central Oregon taxpayers' dollars and
increases job opportunities—+nitialiy in the construction industry -
and permanently in education and health care industries.
With you`Yes'vote,existing programs will be expanded and new
programs,such as pharmacy technician and physical therapy as-
sistant,will be added.
Critically, regional educational opportunities will be increased by
construction of outreach campuses in both Madras and Prineville,
allowing residents to access college classes and services without
commuting to Bend or Redmond.
Ballot Measure 9-58 will benefit Central Oregonians—through
better health care services, greater job opportunities, and more
money stimulating our economy.
Please vote yes.
Roger J. Lee,
Executive Director,
Economic Development for Central Oregon(EDCO)
On behalf of the EDCO Board of Directors
(This information furnished by Connie Lee,COCC.Yes.) i
The prin ing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
9-9 1 Measures
Measure 9-59 La Pine Park and Recreation District
La Pine Park and Recreation is one of few unfunded Special
Districts in Oregon.
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The La Pine Park and Recreation District was formed in 1990
without a permanent tax base.Several parcels of properly including ._..
Rosland Campground, Finley Butte Community Park, and White
School Park Complex were donated to the district to use and de-
velop for recreational purposes in the community. Other parcels
including,Audia and Leona Park, plus a five acre parcel near La
Pine High School were also donated.These are undeveloped due
to lack of funds.
Because of the hard work,generosity and dedication of many vol-
unteers and local businesses the district has continued to serve the
community over the years.Refundable cans and bottles along with
rental and user fees are not sufficient to cover operating costs.
Many community members and businesses have made donations
of time , material and money for improvements but due to lack of
funding the district has been unable to maintain the facilities.Others
are still willing to contribute if the district can show it has a steady
source of income to maintain the facilities.
Insurance,maintenance and utility costs have risen considerably
over time.The community has benefited from events the district
provides throughout the year but due to lack of funds and higher
expenses,some facilities must now be closed periodically to cut
those costs.This will further reduce revenues.
Since 1990 the La Pine Park and Recreation District has provided
many youth sports programs,recreational activities and community
events.In order to allow maximum participation in these programs
and activities the district has not raised fees to keep pace with the
rising costs of utilities and insurance. No child has been turned
away due to inability to pay.
A permanent Tax rate would allow the district to hire personnel to
ensure all the facilities are utilized to the fullest potential.Appropriate
fees would be charged and collected.Facilities could be repaired
and maintained.The district could apply forgrants if personnel were
in place to write,oversee and do the reporting those grants require.
Grants could be sought for doing much needed upgrades,making
facilities more energy efficient and to improve undeveloped prop-
erties.Most grants require an entity to have a permanent funding
source to apply.To provide this funding source, the average cast
to property owners at$.30 per thousand of assessed value would
be approximately$30 per year.
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Measure 9-59 Arguments
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 9-59 TO LAUNCH LA PINE PARK
&RECREATION DISTRICT INTO A FINANCIALLY STABLE
POSITION
AYES vote on Measure 9-59 will enable La Pine Park&Recreation
District(herein known as LPRD)to create a sustainable organiza-
tion.This will create funding for 2-3 family wage jobs in La Pine.
Employee duties will include applying for and managing grants,park
and building maintenance and facilitating rentals and programs.
LPRD will be able to move forward with the Comprehensive Plan
of 2005(www.lapineparks.org).The plan includes upgrades and
additions to White School, Finley Butte Park, John C Johnson
building, Roseland Campground and undeveloped parks, Audia
and Leona. _
9-59 will secure youth programs, such as basketball, football, _
soccer,BB gun,after-school and summer programs.It will enable
District to serve the recreation needs of the community including
early childhood, youth,teens, adults, seniors and families. With
sustainable funding,LPRD would also be able to form and imple-
ment additional programs.
Extra-curricular activities are one of the key foundations of a
child's physical and emotional development.The trans that are
learned through youth programs,such as teamwork,self-esteem,
and respect for others,carry on into adulthood.Without this basic
foundation,children get into trouble because they have nowhere to
go and nothing to do after-school and during school breaks.
Approximately 76.6 of properties in the district are assessed at
$100,000 or less making the annual tax$30.00 peryearor less for
most property owners.This is less than most of the other districts
in Central Oregon.
Stable funding will allow LPRD to build an organization that can
look into the future and move forward with additional facilities such -
as pools and other possible amenities.as shown in the Compre-
hensive Plan.
_ Supported by:
Lisa Staff ey,DO Stuart Martinez Carol Brewer
Gary Tash Ann Gawith Kitty Shields
Tammy Doty. Marilyn J.Russell Rep.Gene Whisnant
Linda Stephenson Vivian Cooper
VOTE YES ON 9-5911!!!!
(rhis information furnished by Shane Carpenter,La Pine Park and
Recreation Political Action Committee.)
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county of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or"of
any statement made in the argument
9-11 1 Measures
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Explanatory Statement
The City of Bend ("City") filed a resolution with the Deschutes s _
County Board of County Commissioners("Board") requesting the
initiation of the formation of the Bend Area Transportation District
,('District"). The purpose of the District is to plan,establish,furnish
and maintain a system for the transportation of passengers within ..
the Bend area and to construct,maintain and operate any related
facilities. As part of the efforts to provide for the transportation of
passengers,the City developed a Capital Improvements Program _
to be presented to the District governing body that will maintain and
enhance the fixed-route bus system and the current Dial-A-Ride ',.
service for eligible seniors and disabled persons. Formation of
the District provides eligibility to obtain federal and state matching
funds for these transportation projects.
If the District is approved by the voters, an election will be held
in March, 2009 to elect the governing body of the District. The
governing body shall consist of seven members elected from the
District at large for four-year terms with the first members having
staggered terms. -
If approved,the maximum amount that the District could levy each
fiscal year would be$.393 per$1,000 assessed value. The District,
however, need not levy the full amount of the permanent tax rate
in any given year. The District Governing Body will determine the
amount to levy each year based upon the fiscal budget approved
each year by the District Budget Committee consisting of the District _
governing body and seven electors from the District appointed by
the District Governing Body. The District Budget Committee and
District meetings will be open to the public. The estimated first
year ad valorem tax levy is$.393 per$1,000 assessed value and
is expected to raise 2,800,000 in operating funds for the District
in the first year.
(This information furnished by Dennis R.Luke,
Chair Board of County Commissioners,Deschutes County)
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9-12 Measures
Measure 9m60 Arguments
Please vote YES for the Bend Area Transportation District Measure As people of faith,we encourage your vote in favor of Ballot
9-60. 1 have been involved for 36 years in community economic Measure 9-60 the Bend Area Transportation District.
development as a banker and Chamber executive officer; most While an expanded local public transportation system will
recently,as the President and CEO of the Bend Chamber of Com- benefit both the environment and our economy,we believe the
merce.That has given me first-hand knowledge of the important most important benefit is the positive impact it has on the many
role transit has in economic development. in a 21st-century com- people that have come to depend on public transit to improve
munity,transit is significant to the long-term economic vitality of a their lives. It helps us help ourselves.
community looking to be competitive in the global marketplace. So we ask you to:
Socially responsible businesses know how important public transit Vote YES for persons who cannot afford an automobile or the
is to their workers and customers. For workers,especially entry gas for their car and use Bend Area Transit(BAT)to get to and
level and service-sector employees, to employees concerned from work.
about preserving our environment, an alternative to the automo-
bile is imperative. For businesses,transit systems complement people
worker attendance,loyalty,and for those needing to stretch their Vote YES for people with disabilities for whom public transit
paychecks to better provide for their families. For customers,a provides the.freedom to get around our community.
public transit system provides businesses an expanded customer Vote YES for seniors who use public transit to get to the doctor,
base:those who are elderly,too young to drive,disabled,without grocery store or places of worship.
family or friends to secure transportation, or those choosing to Vote YES for students who use this alternative means of trans-
reduce their driving because of their concerns about our environ-
ment—the growing number of"Green"customers..
The federal government reports rural communities with a public Vote YES for shelter residents who use BAT to get to and from
transportation have,since 1979,achieved an 11 percent greater job interviews in an effort to improve their lives.
economic growth than communities that didn't have a transit op-. An expanded public transit system with more hours of operation
lion. and additional routes is about making Bend a better place for
A YES vote for Measure 9-60 helps make certain our economic all. Vote YES for the common good. Let's keep BAT rolling,for
competitiveness,job retention and creation. It will help make the roughly the price of a tank of gas! _
Bend area the best place to live,work,learn and play.Creation of For more information please go to:
a new transportation district is important to our livability,economic www.citizensforbendareatransit.org
expansion and to those in need of or want to use an alternative (This information furnished by Janet Whitney, Central Oregon Interfaith
transportation mode. Please vote YES for the Bend Area Trans- Action for Justice.)
portation District. If you value our long-term economic growth - Ua
preserving our beautiful environment and believe options to the � r i 3`-3° ilsEi
automobile are in our economic interest,vote YES for Measure r
9-60. It will be a great return on investment for our community. If you were no longer able to drive, what would you do? How
Learn more at:www.citizensforbendareatransit.org would you get your groceries, go to the doctor,visit your family
(This information furnished by Michael E Schmidt,Citizens for Bend Area and friends or get to work? How would it be if you had to stay
Transit.) home most of the time?
Most people with developmental disabilities have to answer those
questions each and every day.For them getting rides with family,
neighbors and friends goes only part way.When they run out of
toothpaste,dish soap or milk,should they call for help or just do
without?Not having their own transportation leaves a lot of unmet
needs. Not being able to drive frustrates personal responsibility,
pride and independence.
The elderly who no longer drive are in the same difficult situation.
For that matter,when will all of us need help with transportation?
Time passes faster than we think.
It is time to give our community a lift!Time to pass Transit Measure
9-60 to fund the Bend Area Transit District.
Voting YES expands the route services for persons who cannot
drive.
Voting YES expands Dial a Ride services for non ambulatory
persons who cannot take a regular bus.
Voting YES opens the doors of ourcommuniry and makes respon-
sibility,pride and independence possible for everyone.
(This information furnished by Darrel Wilson,Executive Director,
Opportunity Foundation.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an erdorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument any statement made in the argument.
9-13 1 Measures
Measure 940 Arguments
Before 2006 Bend was the largest city west of the Mississippi with- The Central Oregon Environmental Center urges you to vote
out a public transit system. Passing Measure 9-60 in November yes on Measure 9.60.
will define what kind of city Bend is. Creating Bend's bus system two years ago was an important step.
If this measure passes,an independent Bend Area Transportation forward for environmental protection in Bend. Measure 9=60 is the
District will be formed.It will free$1.4 million of our city's budget for logical next step. Measure 9.60 will ensure the stable funding
use in expanding other essential services like emergency response, and focused leadership we need to get quality bus service
police and fire departments and public works. over the long-term.
The expansion of public transportation in Bend and eventually Our support for Measure 9-60 is rooted in our commitment to the
throughout Central Oregon will reduce traffic congestion,and re- triple bottom-line:a healthy environment,meeting people's needs,
duce pollution and petroleum dependency. As public transportation and supporting a prosperous economy. -
expands it will become more convenient. More people will use Bend's bus system is good for the environment because it
the bus to get to work,to medical appointments,to the college,to reduces use of fossil fuels and air pollution.
the market and eventually to places like the airports, Redmond,
LaPine and Prineville. In addition,in Bend,an independent trans- Fossil fuels are one of the largest sources of air pollution in the us
portation district will tree money for improving other City services. and a major contributor to climate change. America's reliance on
But,the ride is not free. According to the Bend Bulletin(09/03/06), fossil fuels also makes us dependent on unstable foreign govern-
"The proposed district isn't very expensive, as public agencies ments and draws us into foreign conflicts.
go.° Taxable assessed value of homes is at about 430%of true Studies have shown that for every mile traveled on public
market value. This means that a home whose market value is transportation we use about one-half to one-third less fuel
$1 million would pay$160 a year. Less costly homes would pay than automobiles,and that U.S.reliance on foreign oil could
proportionally less. be cut by more than 40 percent if one in ten Americans used
Perhaps all 80,000 of us wish that Bend could remain a small public transportation regularly.
town nestled in the majestic Cascades. Unfortunately, we need Buses are also an important alternative to the car. Like walking,.
infrastructure that keeps pace with our population and to promote biking and carpooling,riding the bus reduces traffic congas-
economic growth.Government Reports:Urban Mass Transporta- tion and air pollution and thus creates healthier families and
tion Agency,found that average economic growth was 11%higher a healthier community.
in rural cities with public transit systems. Bend needs more family Bend's bus system is also important because it benefits
wage jobs. Companies move to cities that can house their workers people and our economy. Many low-income people cannot
and get their employees to work. BAT surveys show 50%+of the afford the a car,which makes a bus system essential for them to
ridership is work related. Passage of Measure 9-60 will expand get and keep a job. Many seniors rely on buses to maintain their
service. Failure to pass the measure might kill public transit in independence and mobility as they age. Communities that offer
Bend for the foreseeable future. fixed-route bus service are in abetter position to attract new busi-
Central Oregon unions ask working families to support and vote nesses,support a four-year university,sustain a thriving downtown
for Measure 9-60. and other retail districts,and reduce traffic congestion.
(This information furnished by Fernando E. Gapasm, ATU 757- Let's give our bus system The financial stability and leader-
CentralOregonLaborCouncll-AFL-CIO) ship it deserves. For our environment, for our people and for
our economy.
Vote"Yes"on measure 9-60!
(This information furnished by Mike Riley,
Central Oregon Environmental Center.)
.,' The pnnting or this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. any statement made in the argument.
9-14 � Measures
Measure 940 Arguments
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I'M FOR A BUS SYSTEM,BUT This ballot measure is not about -
needing a bus system.It is about PERMANENTLY INCREASING
PROPERTY TAXES TO PAY FOR IT!!
Property taxes are the wrong way to pay for a bus system.A payroll
tax is right and is used by bus systems in Eugene and Portland.
Large employers are the primary users of bus systems and should
be the funding source - especially in Bend where many large
employers are tax exempt.Major employers that pay no property
tax include the forest service,the county,the city,parks,and rec,
COCC and,of course,St.Charles which has over twice as many
employees as any other business in Bend. As an economist and
former mayor I believe fair taxation should fall on users of the
service wherever possible, like System Development Charges,
building permits and planning fees do.
The stacked committee formed by the city council to promote this
measure did not even consider a payroll tax,because the data from
the state necessary to study it was not available in time to meet
the short deadline the city council established.In fact,a tax of only ,
3/1 oth of one percent on payrolls,would generate as much or more
than the proposed property tax!And organizations that don't pay
property taxes would contribute their fair share for a change.
Actually if we just authorized the district with no property tax base,
the new directors could implement a payroll tax without a vote of
the people.Collections can be done by the State Department of
Revenue. If we pass this measure, we could end up with both
taxes!
The rushed and incomplete analysis of funding sources by promot-
ers of the new taxing district is not a valid basis for implementing
another PERMANENT INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAXES on
home owners.It is the wrong way to finance a bus system.
VOTE NO ON MEASURE#9-60
(This information furnished by Allan Bruckner.)
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county of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
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9-15 1 Measures
Measure - 941 Deschutes County
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Renters of hotel, motel or other overnight accommodations pay
transient room taxes.The County's current transient room tax of
7%was established in 1988.Revenues from transient room taxes,
paid by these renters, have been used to promote tourism and to
partially pay for County services and facilities also used by County
visitors.The cities of Bend and Redmond currently impose a 9
transient room tax. Increasing the County room tax to 9%would
generate estimated increased revenue of$1,033,000 when fully ,
implemented in FY 2011-2012.
The increased revenues will be used to fund tourism promotion
or tourism-related facilities and to fund county services.Tourism-
related facilities means a conference or convention center, like
the Fair and Expo Center,.and any improved real property with a
useful life of at least 10 years which has a substantial purpose of
supporting tourism or accommodating tourist activies.This could
include certain county roads which are principally used for access
to tourist attractions.
Existing revenues which were used to pay debt service on tourism-
related facilities upon retirement of this debt shall likewise be used
to fund tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities and to fund
county services.
County property tax dollars are not used for tourism promotion and
cannot be used to fund road maintenance.Approval of this mea-
sure will adopt a Deschutes County Ordinance Amending the first _
sentence of Deschutes County Code("DCC")section 4.08.090 to -
read"For the privilege of Occupancy in any Hotel,on and after the
effective date of the ordinance codified in DCC 4.08,each Transient
shall pay a Tax in the amount of eight percent(8%)beginning on
September 1,2009 and to nine percent(9%)beginning September
1,2010 of the Rent for Occupancy of space in a Hotel.
(This information furnished by Dennis Luke,Chair,Deschutes County
Board of Commissioners.)
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• A'YES"vote raises the 7%room tax rate outside of fine County's Deschutes County lodging operators oppose an increase in the
cities to the same 9%rate found in Bend and Redmond. transient lodging tax JILT)from 7%to 9%. The idea of increasing
• Visitors to our county will be the overwhelming source of the lanes during a time of economic distress for Central Oregon is ill-
revenue raised by this increase,not County taxpayers! Visitors timed and may contribute to further decline in visitors to our great
accept room taxes as a cost of staying in any resort or loca- part of the state.
tion. Deschutes County and other rural communities all over the state
• The economic impact generated by events at the Fair and Expo are faced with difficult economic realities.The balance between
Center is well over$203,000,000.00! fiscal obligations and the demand for services creates challenges
for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. However,after
• To preserve and increase that economic impact,the Fair&Expo working with the Board of Commissioners, the lodging industry
Center must continue to be as inviting and accommodating as was unable to reach a compromise solution that would generate
if was when it opened. additional revenue for Deschutes County and create a focused plan
• The Fair and Expo Center will be ten years old next year---July to allow the County and the tourism industry to grow our way out
of 20091 of these difficult economic times.
• Our Fair&Expo Center is regarded as the finest facility of its Not only is the proposed increase in tax from 7%to 9%too large,
kind in the NW and even across the Nation. the Deschutes County Commissioners also failed to clearly identify
• We must keep it that way and not allow it to fall into disrepair the use of the tax revenue so.that voters can weigh the measure
race! fully. We believe it is in the best interest of the voters in Deschutes
and disgrace! County to fully understand the County Commissioners intended use
• Building a reserve fund for maintenance,repairs,replacements, of the tax before an increase is considered.
and improvements is a wise strategy that will save taxpayers in As a vital partner in the economic health and stability of Deschutes
the future County,�your local lodging leaders are deeply concerned about
• Professional consultants recommend the reserve fund to be the impact this increase in taxation will have our ability to compete
2%to 5%per year of the current value of the facility,which is for tourists and the economic vitality they bring. As employers in
approximately$90 million. The original construction cost was Deschutes County, lodging businesses are rightfully concerned
approximately$30 million. that increased taxation in our already volatile marketplace will put
• This room tax increase will not change the way current room tax jobs in our sector at further risk.Additionally, ancillary business
dollars are used in the County. (including restaurants, gas stations and other service providers)
Your County Fair Board asked the County Commissioners to place may be impacted.
this room tax increase on the ballot and, if passed, to dedicate On behalf of Deschutes County lodging operators,I urge Deschutes
funds from the increase to the Fair&Expo Center for the primary County voters to consider the impact of any tax increase in our
purpose of building the reserve fund. slowing economy.Please join us in voting NO on Measure"1.
The Deschutes County Fair Association led the effort to build the (This information furnished by J.Gregg Mindt,Oregon Lodging
Fair&Expo Center and now we are asking you to vote YES for this Association.)
room tax increase to protect that investment and the huge economic
benefits the Fair&Expo Center provides to the County.
(This information furnished by Craig Unger, President,Deschutes County
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County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument any statement made in the argument.
9-17 1 Measures
Measure 9-62 River Forest Acres Special Road District
` also received voluntary contributions from approximately one-half
�€ of the owners.
Passage of the levy would increase property taxes$1.25 per$1000
of assessed value.Owners would pay an estimated additional$250
for 5 years. If the measure is voted down,the District will need to
postpone and defer repairs and maintenance,and will face the
need to find funds in coming years.
A"Yes"vote would ensure funds are available to continue snow
i removal,maintenance and repair for District roads.
1 " _ A"No"vote would deny necessary funding of maintenance and
repair,resulting in degradation of District roads.
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The levy is necessary for the River Forest Acres Special Road
District to continue to satisfy owner concerns about safety(includ-
ing snow removal,road repair and maintenance),property values,
curb appeal and convenience.
If the special 5-year levy of$105,000 is not approved, the Dis-
trict during that time-period will have accumulated an estimated
$103,600 backlog of required road repairs and maintenance.
Below are forecasted expenses for routine snow removal, insur-
ance, seal coating, crack sealing,and miscellaneous operations
for five tax years beginning 2009/2010. Shown on the apposite
column are estimated revenues based on current tax rates and
inflation of 3%.
Year Expenses Revenue
2009110 $43,869 $24,354 ��
2010/11 45,185 25,085
2011/12 46,541 25,838
2012/13 47,937 26,613
2013/14 49.$75 27411
Totals: $232,907 $129,301
Costs are based on estimated price increases of 25%for seal coat-
ing and 15%for crack sealing.These costs have more than doubled
over the past three years.Traffic has also increased substantially as
the community grows,and has caused accelerated wear on District
roads.Because of State tax laws,new construction has resulted in
very little additional revenue for the District.
Adding to District expenses is the obligation to repair and maintain
the 1.1 mile of Forest Lane which passes through National For-
est land. No financial assistance is provided by either Deschutes
National Forest or Deschutes County.Road improvements during
the past three years were made possible only because the District
added to tax income by obtaining a one-time low-cost loan and
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9-18 Measures
Measure 9-63 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District
that is responsive to its needs and meet regulatory mandates and
0 national standards.
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The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District had a Local Option Levy
for nine years that expired June 30,2007.
The La Pine Fire District has worked extremely hard to operate
within the limits of its permanent tax rate.The permanent tax rate
does not provide for adequate staffing as required by regulatory
agencies and national standards. It does not provide for other
needed parts of a budget,such as equipment repair and replace-
ment;and facilities maintenance and upkeep.
Often fire engines arrive at emergencies understaffed,resulting in
extremely hazardous working environments for both career and
volunteer firefighters.Individual firefighters may be doing the work _
when two or three are needed.Regulatory mandates and national
standards require a minimum of 3 firefighters on an apparatus.
The Fire District has been very lucky;the District has had at least
6 near miss episodes over the past 3 years due to inadequate -
staffing at emergencies.
The Fire Districts current budget available from its permanent tax
rate does not provide for personal protective equipment replace-
ment;emergency medical equipment replacement;or maintenance,
upkeep and repair of Fire District grounds and facilities.
This Local Option Levy will fund the hiring of six more paramedic/ -
firefighters,provide for the needed personal protective equipment
replacement, and partially fund the maintenance, upkeep and
repair of our facilities.
More importantly,the community can enjoy a level of protection
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Measure 9-64 Redmond Area Park and Recreation District
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If approved,this measure would provide funds to Redmond Area
Park and Recreation District for capital construction and improve-
ments for a new community center.This measure would provide -
funds for the construction, equipment and furnishings for a new
community Center and related site improvements and pay fees
associated with issuing the bonds.
The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District operates the
Cascade Swim Center, which was opened in 1979. This facil-
ity currently has a 25 meter pool, outdoor wading pool and one
.activity room. The district is limited to what can be offered due to
facility design.
The new community center would have aquatic and non-aquatic
recreational activities for all ages. The features planned in this
community center include but are not limited to;indoor and outdoor
aquatic space,gymnasium,exercise space,classrooms,commu-
nity/meeting space and senior citizen activity space.
The bonds would mature in twenty-one(21) years or less from -
the date of issuance and may be issued in one or more series.
The estimated average annual cost of this bond would be $.96
per$1000 of assessed value.The owner of a home assessed at
$150,000 is estimated to pay$144 a year.
(This information fumistred by Katie Hammer,Redmond Area Park and
Recreation District)
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Measure 9-64 Arguments
"A Place for Everyone"is truly the overwhelming theme regarding The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District,(RAPRD).is
the proposed Community Center planned by Redmond Area Park proposing a bond to fund the construction of a new Redmond
and Recreation District (RAPRD). Why this type of facility and Community Center. The center will comprise a swimming pool
why now? The Redmond community and surrounding District and water recreation area,a senior activity area,a teen center and
outgrew our current facility at the Cascade Swim Center (CSC) other general purpose facilities.Another potential supporting use
years ago. CSC was built in 1979 for a population of 5800. Since is a"Boys and Girls Club"in the general vicinity,but is not part of
then Redmond has grown to 23,500 and is still growing. Each this bond proposal.
summer more and more swimmers are turned away from our pool. Cascade Swim Center is bursting at the seams. RAPRD can no
Our high school and elementary school programs along with the longer serve all the swimming needs of Redmond. Furthermore,
competitive swim team are struggling to find adequate pool time. indoor activity areas for teens,seniors and other groups are over-
RAPRD leased an additional recreational building in April as a burdened.The ability of families to effectively access recreation
means to provide additional needed space for the communities' facilities is complicated because community services are scattered
recreational needs. This is simply atemporary fix that does not around Redmond.The solution is a new center where recreation
even touch the needs as expressed by you,the public,through a services are consolidated in a central location.
year of meetings to find out your views on what our community is I have been the Redmond City Council liaison to RAPRD for three
lacking in recreational facilities. years. RAPRD has been studying this idea since before I began
The(approximate) 92,000 sq foot community center will provide my tenure.They took community input on use and design, and
swimming facilities to house swim programs,a therapy pool,indoor developed a preliminary design.They then modified their design
track,meeting&classrooms,exercise facilities,and areas for part- at the request of input from the City Council and a focus group that
nering organizations to provide needed services in one easy to find suggested including additional uses such as seniors,wellness and
location. This is the perfect time to make sure your hard earned common meeting areas, They have designed a center that can
dollars are spent at home to better enrich the area in which you live. accommodate many community needs in a central location where
This is a great time to concentrate on investing in you,your health, economies of scale show overall dollar savings.
your community,and your future within this community. The bond will cost families approximately$.96 per$1000, or a
The Supporters of the Redmond Community Center are confident bill of about$144 per year for a home with an assessed value of
that this structure will meet the expected community growth for $150,000. That's $12 per month for a new multi-use recreation
the next 20 years. We are committed to make this effort become facility that will serve our growing community for many years in
a realization. We will all be voting"yes"to build the Community the future. As density increases, families need outlets for their
Center, measure 9-64 and pass the support levy,measure 9-65, recreation activities,and this facility will help greatly.
and encourage you to do the same for YOUR future. The City Council and RAPRD have a very good working relation-
. (This information furnished by Phyllis Kosanke,Supporters of Redmond ship, and the Cooperative nature of the joint work on this project
Community Center) demonstrates those ties.I encourage you to join me in voting YES
for a new community center in Redmond.
(This information furnished by George Endicott.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. any statement made in the argument.
9-21 I Measures
Measure 9-65 Redmond Area Park and Recreation District
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If approved, this measure will assist Redmond Area Park and
Recreation-District with anticipated costs of operating a new -
community center. The district estimates that revenues from the
community center will pay for no more than 55%of the community
center's operating costs;this levy is expected to pay for the balance
of those operating costs.
This measure is a companion measure for a request for the author-
ity to issue general obligation bonds to finance the construction of
a new community center.
The District will not impose this levy if the District's voters do not
approve general obligation bonds for the center.
(This information iumished by Katie Hammer,Redmond Area Park and
Recreation Distnct)
9-22 Measures
Measure 9-66 Deschutes River Recreational Homesites, Unit 6,Special Road District
approximately an additional$10.00 per year.
(This inlomration furnished by Brent Johnson,President,Deschutes River
Recreation Homesites Unit 6 Special Road District.)
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Acting on the recommendation of the DRRH Unit 6-Road District
meeting of August 7, 2008 and its appointed sub-committee the
Road District Board of Directors refers this measure. The measure
would provide funds to improve approximately 3,000 feet of entry -
roads into the subdivision to enhance emergency vehicle ingress/
egress, eliminate rough and wash-boarded road, and improve
dust abatement. -
The subdivision has grown to approximately 125 houses with signifi-
cant increases in traffic over the last 10 years. Little improvement
has been done to the roads during this time due to lack of funding.
About one third of the Road District annual budget of approximately
$17,000 is used to provide winter snow removal on the approxi-
mately seven miles of road within the development.
The$110,000 capital improvement payable over ten years with a
tax option levy would provide funds to:
-Chip seal Foster Road from State Rec Road to Silver Fox Drive
to include widening at the community mailboxes and intersection
of Silver Fox Drive and Foster Road.
-Chip seal Silver Fox Drive from Foster Road to Caribou Drive with
widening at the Caribou Drive and Silver Fox Drive intersection.
If approved,the cost of this project would be amortized over a 10
year period at approximately$1.00 perthousand dollar ofassessed
value. The tax impact of this measure is approximately$100 a year
per$100,000 of assessed value. In DRRH Unit 6 the average as-
sessed value of a home is approximately$95,000. Therefore,the
average home would be assessed an additional$95.00 per year.
The average lot is valued at about$10,000 and would be assessed -
9-23 1 Measures
Measure 9-67 Sisters School District #6
� 1
� a The quality of the Sisters school distract was the number one
reason that my husband and l chose to relocate our family to Sisters
�x,1va 3 five years ago. That quality is apparent in many aspects--small
class sizes,state assessment test scores that that are above are
above the Oregon average and better than other districts in Central
Oregon,ahigher percentage of National Merit Scholars,and award-
_ winning music,arts and sport programs,to name a few.
6 The success of the Sisters School system largely the result of
the widespread support the Sisters community demonstrates for
education time and time again. People in the community join to-
_ gether to contribute their time,talents and resources for the benefit
- -? of our children and schools. As a result of your efforts we are able
to recruit and retain a highly.professional and hard-working staff
and offer the high quality educational programs the community
_ E _ tells us it wants.
T � The Sisters School Board is very appreciative of the support
for education that runs deep in Sisters. Twice now voters In the
district have approved a four year Local Option levy at the rate
? 1t #1 of$.75 per thousand of assessed value. Revenue from the Lo-
s cal Option provides the additional financing we need to remain a
high-performing district.
We are asking you to renew the local option levy for another
- four years at the same rate--$.75 per thousand of assessed value.
Only sixteen districts in Oregon currently have the local option—and
g R6 el even of those have a higher rate than Sisters. We appreciate your
9 willingness to contribute, even In these difficult economic times,
so that we can continue to offer programs that make for healthy,
well-rounded children,excellent schools,and a strong community
Explanatory Statement that we all benefit from.
WHAT: The Sisters School District is proposing that the Local Op- Please join me in voting YES on the local option,and thank
tion levy that has been in effect for the last eight years be renewed you for all that you do to support our children and schools.
for the next four years at the same rate of$0.75 per thousand of (This information furnished by Christine Jones,Chair,
assessed property value. The revenues generated are primarily Sisters School District School Board.) -
intended to retain staff that enable the district to offer a wide array
of programs and maintain manageable class sizes. They would
also finance instructional materials and technology.
The State Legislature sets funding levels for all school districts
across Oregon based on the number of pupils in the district. How-
ever,school districts are permitted to seek voter approval for a Local
Option Levy to increase funding for education in their own district.
Revenues raised by the Local Option Levy remain in the school
district and are in addition to the funding provided by the state.
WHY: Revenues generated by the local option levy account for
about nine percent of the District's general fund revenue(exclud-
ing charter schools). Financing from the Local Option makes it
possible to offer well-rounded academic programs,maintain small
class sizes and retain highly qualified staff,all of which contribute
to excellent schools. Sisters School District consistently exceeds
the state average on the State assessment test scores and has
one of the lowest dropout rates and one of the highest percentage
of National Merit Scholars of any district in the State.
HOW MUCH: The rate would be$0.75 per thousand of assessed
property value. Voters in the Sisters School District passed a four
year Local Option levy at the same rate $0.75 rate per thousand in
November,2000 and again in November 2004. The district is not
proposing a rate increase. For an average residential property in the
district assessed at$268,300,the annual cost would be$201.23. '
It is estimated that the Local Option tax would raise approximately
$5,085,131 over a four year period(for an annual average of$1,
271,284)for the operation of Sisters schools.
(This information furnished by Elaine Diakulich,Superintendent,
Sisters School District#6.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
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9-24 1 Measures
Measure 9-67 Arguments
Should Sisters continue to have a local option tax even though My family and I are fortunate to have been in Sisters twelve years.
enrollment has declined over the last two years? Yes We have gratefully known the countless ways in which the commu-
The decline in enrollment in the Sisters School District translates nity has supported the Sisters School District.It has also been my
directly into a decline in state school funding,which is based on privilege to lead aschool music program in a district which supports
the number of students enrolled in the district.As student numbers students the way Sisters does.As a parent and a teacher,l am eager
drop, so do the revenues from the state. The district has taken to say thank:you and urge that exceptional opportunities continue
steps to adjust its expenditures, including not filling some teach- for Sisters students through support of the local option.
ing.positions. Like other Sisters students,my son and two daughters have greatly
Since 2001 the local option has provided 9.4% to 11.7% of the benefited from the affordances of the local option, one of which
annual per student funding. Even with the decline in enrollment is experiencing learning opportunities in a variety of subjects. In
between 2007108 and 2008/09 the local option funding as a share Sisters, this list includes core areas of study as well as PE, art,
of total funding per student only increased by 1.1%. Inevitably, music,vocational and technical classes.School districts are often
there will be some fluctuation in the level of local option funding per financially forced to eliminate these types of opportunities for stu-
student as enrollment rises and falls and total assessed property dents.However in Sisters,comprehensive experiences like these
value changes. But those fluctuations are not large. Maintaining have continued to provide well-rounded education,and oftentimes
the current rate of$.75 per thousand simply maintains our past offer the things which keep students engaged in school.
level of support for education. Many success stories have begun with students gaining self confi-
Local option funding has not provided a big windfall of revenue to dence and a desire to learn through involvement in such extended
the district during this period of declining enrollment.Moreover,it is areas of education.The Sisters School District has one of the lowest
unlikely that enrollment will continue to decline over the long-term. .drop-out rates in the state, in part because of the breadth of the
The School District facilities committee,on which I served,expects experiences offered to students.
to see enrollment stabilize and even grow as the economy recovers. Throughout Oregon, schools struggle to fund education while
Having the local option in place will enable the district to maintain meeting additional state requirements for graduation and college
programs over the course of the next four years. entry.Fortunately,thoughtful and generous public support has al-
As a parent, I appreciate the many opportunities that the school lowed Sisters schools to meet standards and requirements,while
system has provided for my children. It might be tempting to decide sustaining what is offered for students. It is easy to see that the
the local option is something we cannot afford in these difficult many ongoing successes earned by Sisters students are really
economic times. Our past support of the local option shows we earned by an entire community.Thank you!
care about education,and our students and staff have responded Please.vote YES in renewing the local option.
with academic achievement that is the best in Central Oregon. Do (This information furnished by Mr.Jody L.Henderson.)
we want risk sliding back to average? No way!
Vote YES!
(This information furnished by Mark Yinger.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or"of County of Deschutes,nor roes the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made N the argument. any statement made in the argument
9-25 1 Measures
Measure 9-67 Arguments
It is a great opportunity and honor to be the Superintendent of the Thanks to the Sisters School Districtl
Sisters School District. The district has so many positive things Thank you for providing my children, and all of our children,with
going for it,including high student achievement,excellent parent excellent school buildings in which to study and learn.
and community involvement, a high-performing and dedicated
teaching staff,close connections between staff and students,and a Thank you providing enough teachers so that my children,and all
very diverse academic and extracurricular program that is remark- of our children, are in smaller class sizes, allowing for individual
able for a district the size of Sisters. No wonder Sisters has just and personal attention.
recently been described in Sunset Magazine as one of the state's Thank you for ensuring that my children, and all of our children,
most highly touted school districts. This kind of reputation draws have high-quality,up-to-date textbooks and technology.
businesses and families to Sisters,strengthening our community Thank you for providing a wide range of electives in sports,music,
and local economy. art,technology, languages,and honors classes that give myohil-
We are proud of our students!high academic achievement. On the dren,and all of our children,the opportunities they need to realize
Oregon Statewide Assessments,Sisters students have consistently their dreams.
outperformed their peers throughout Central Oregon and the state Thank you for passing the local option four year ago--and fouryears
at all grade levels in all subject areas. Sisters is the only district in before that,because I know that this has helped make Sisters one
Central Oregon to have met federal annual yearly progress bench- of the very best school districts in the entire state.
marks at elementary,middle,and high school this past year.
Local option funding for the past eight years has contributed signifi- Thanks you for putting the rtu option back m the ballot this year
cantly to the high performance of the school district. Local option and for giving me the opportunity to show my support by voting
revenues have enabled us to reduce class sizes and purchase 'YES."
much-needed instructional materials and technology. Our class (This information furnished by Dr.May Fan)
sizes,which are among the lowest in Central Oregon;are about
5-7 students less because of local option funding. Small classes
have a positive impact: they enable teachers to spend more time
with individual students,adjust assignments to fit different learning _
styles, and manage behavior more effectively so that everyone
can learn.
Our students need to have skills in technology to be prepared for the
future.Sisters High School has earned an excellent reputation for
its cutting edge programs in technology. Local option dollars have
enabled us to add more computers for student use,upgrade existing
computers,and purchase teaching and learning software.
Please vote"YES"for the local option so that we can continue to
provide the children of Sisters an excellent education.
(This information furnished by Elaine Drakulich,Sisters School District
ns.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument any statement made in the argument.
9-26 1 Measures
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The Panoramic Access Special Road District proposes to pave
roads within the district.The district proposes to chip seal or oil
mat the roads in the district.The work would commence in 2009-
All work will be let out for a public bid.It is hoped that the bids
will permit all roads to be paved. It is possible that some short
sections will not be paved if there are not sufficient funds.The
purpose in paving The roads is to cut down on maintenance and
to make travel more safe and enjoyable.The estimated cost
to pave the roads as of June 2008 is$910,000.
To finance these capital improvements the district must borrow
money pursuant to a financing agreement.This money will be
borrowed from a bank which will work in conjunction with the
Special Districts Association of Oregon Pooled Cooperative
Financing Program.The amount of money to be borrowed will
be $940,000, which includes $30,000 to cover costs associ-
ated with borrowing the money.The financing agreement will
be repaid on a semi-yearly basis from the taxes collected from
the local option tax.In orderto pay the estimated payments,the
local option tax rate must be$6.56 per thousand dollars of the
tax assessed value.This tax would cost the owner of a home
with a taxable assessed value of $1000,000 approximately
$656 per year.
This ten-year local option tax would start July 1, 2009 and _
continue through tax year 2018-2019.The total estimated cost
to the district over the ten years, including financing costs, is
$1,185,193.27.
This project is authorized by vote of the district board and ORS
271.390(financing agreement to finance capital project),ORS
280.060 and 280.070 (local option tax and procedures), and
ORS 371.336(powers of the road district.)
(This information fumished by Paul J.Speck,Panoramic Access Special
Road District) _
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Mike Daly Alan Unger
Republican Democrat
Occupation:Deschutes County Occupation:
Commissioner 2001 —present Mayor of
Redmond
Occupational Background: _
2003-present Elder Care
1964 - 1973 Oregon State provider
JL Police Officer -
1975-1978 Legal Investigator
&Pilot for law Firm
1978-1980 Realtor - Occupational Background:
1980-1984 Construction Superintendent 2001 —2003 Community Advocate/Central Oregon
1964-2001 Owner/Operator,Mike Daly Excavation Partnership
2001 -Present Deschutes County Commissioner 1983-2001 Co-Owner-Central Oregon Paint Supply
Redmond
Educational Background: 1976-2001 Owner—A.Unger Contracting Redmond
Graduate Culver High School
1973-1975 Corrections Officer Multnomah county Sheriff
g Portland
Umpqua Community College/ Police Science and English
Courses Educational Background:
COCC, Real Estate and Business Law Studies 2006 Luke Center Pacific Program leadership program
1968-1973 University of Portland Bachelor of Science
Prior Governmental Experience: 1964-1968 Redmond High School
8 years Oregon State Construction Contractor's Board Prior Governmental Experience:
Redmond Planning Commission 2001 -present Mayor-City of Redmond
COIC Board,Heart of Oregon Corps board,COVA Board,Histori- 2007-present Member-Governors Fiscal Reform
cal Society Board,Chair of Hospital Authority Board. taskforce
Deschutes County Commissioner _ 2002-present Member-Oregon Freight Advisory
Committee
I have been your Deschutes County Commissioner for nearly 8 1998-present Member-Central Oregon Area Commission
years. During that time I have gained valuable experience in all on Transportation
of the services Deschutes County Government Provides. In the 2003-2006 Director-League of Oregon Ci ies
next four years if I am re-elected,the Citizens of Deschutes County 2000-2001 Councilor City of Redmond
will benefit from that experience.Being a private business owner 1993-2000 Planning Commissioner -
for over 20 years prior to being a Commissioner also provided me UNGER IS QUALIFIED
with the business experience which all public officials should have. -Unger benefits from a fluency with the issues before the com-
I know what it is like to have to make a payroll every week. mission and a familiarity with the officials who make policies and
laws. Listening to him discuss the issues from groundwater to
In these trying times,the County must be prepared to cut expenses
transportation to the jail addition, we were impressed with his
to the bone the same as private citizens must do.I am prepared
depth of knowledge. Unger isqualified, right now, to be a
to make those unpopular decisions. commissioner."
The Bulletin(4110 108)
1 consider myself a Fiscal Conservative and I am always looking
for ways the County can save money on a project. I have been Here is what I pledge to do for your
known as the Commissioner who stands up for the little guy. I .Manage our environment
am always available to help any Deschutes County Citizen who •Promote industry that provides good jobs
may be frustrated by the burocratic processes often found in local •Encourage more educational opportunities for all ages
government. I happen to believe one of the reasons I was elected •Support our youth so they can succeed
to this job was to represent the Citizen's interests. Help families
•Keep seniors home longer
My past voting record speaks for itself and I will be honored to •Be a voice for Central Oregon here and Salem
serve as your County Commissioner for the next four years. •Support more transportation options for Central Oregon
•Fight meth addiction -
•Create forums to solve problems
•Work to make government more accessible and
transparent.
•Manage tax payers money responsibility
I have the experience, knowledge and relationships to be your
next County Commissioner.Growing up in Central Oregon helps
me measure the change and remember what we want to preserve.
I will listen and work for you.
Vote Unger for Deschutes County Commissioner.
(This infamah'on lurnshed by Michael M.Daly) Mis information furnished by Alan G.Unger.)
The above Information has not been verified for acuuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-29 1 Candidates
I
Larry Blanton
Nonpartisan
Occupation:Sheriff,Deschutes
_ County
.Occupational Background:
April 2007 to present,.Deschutes
County Sheriff, 2001 to 2007
Undersheriff 2000 to 2001 LB
LM Investments Bend, 1985
2000 Sheriff's Deputy, 1983 to 1985 Sergeant Molalla Oregon
Police Department,1980 to 1983 Wasco County Sheriff's Deputy,
1978 to 1980 Building Contractor Deschutes County, 1976 to
1978 Brooks Scanlon Bend. Larry started his career as a City
of Bend Police Reserve, and was hired full time in 1980 with
Wasco County Sheriff's Office. During his career he has held
the following positions. Reserve, Patrol Deputy, Corporal City
of Molalla, Sergeant, City of Molalla, Deputy Sheriff Deschutes
County Sheriffs Office,Patrol Sergeant,Detective Sergeant,Patrol :.f
Lieutenant, Undersheriff and currently is the Sheriff Deschutes
County Sheriff. '
Educational Background:
Graduate Bend Senior High School 1975,.has attended Western
Oregon State College,Clackamas Community College,Cheme-
keta Community College, Central Oregon Community College.
Currently holds the following Oregon Board on Police Standards
and Training Professional Certificates. Basic Certificate, Inter-
mediate Certificate,Advanced Certificate, Middle Management -
Certificate, Management Certificate and Executive Certificate
(highest BPSST certificate). Has attended Oregon Executive
Development Institute Graduate,Mark Hatfield School of Govern-
ment Portland,and Graduate Session#212 of the FBI National
Academy,Quantioo Virginia, Graduate FBI Executive Develo[{�
ment Quantico Virginia, and Graduate of the 94th. SessioU,
National Sheriff's Institute Longmont Colorado.
Prior Governmental Experience:
Larry is the Current Sheriff in Deschutes County.
Respected Effective Manager and Family Man: Larry and his
wife Linda of 30 years have lived in Deschutes County most of
their lives. They have two sons,Chad,a Portland Oregon fireman,
and Shawn,Hap Taylor Knife River Bend. -
Larry is a memberof the Oregon HIDTA Board(high intensity drug
trafficking area),Board of directors Central Oregon Kids Center,
Oregon Accreditation Board,and the Oregon State Sheriff's As-
sociation. In addition Larry serves on the Central Oregon Rocky
Mountain Elk Committee. Larry has also assisted with many
fundraising organizations in Deschutes County including the an-
nual Campfire golf Tournament.
i
(This Information furnished by Larry Blanton.)
The above Information has not been veriaeq for accuracy by the county.II NIN otllu hle., _ -
9-30 1 Candidates
ommal
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Jeffrey P. Rolla Patricia M.
Nonpartisan Gainsforth
NO Nonpartisan
PHOTO
Occupation: Consultant, Con- Occupation: Real
SUBMITTED Estate Bro-
tract Mail Carrier ker
Occupational Background: Occupational Background:
Media,Marketing,PublicAdmin- State of Oregon SAIF Salem
istration,and Natural Resource ,Oregon
- management G1 Glendale Acres Salem,
Educational Background: Oregon
Bachelot of Arts,English Town&Country Realty Bend,Oregon
Prior Governmental Experience: Bachelor Realty, Inc Bend,Oregon
Previous Service as a Director of the Deschutes Soil and Water Educational Background:
Conservation District Woodburn High School 12th Grade
In the past 20 years, the natural resource base in Deschutes Willamette University
County has undergone massive change.There has been change Central Oregon Community College
in land use from rural agricultural to urban and residential. Linfield College
Change in the economy from timber and agriculture to recreation, Prior Governmental Experience:
construction,and services. Deschutes Soil&Water Conservation District Elected
The population has nearly tripled.The land has become warmer Eagle Valley Soil&Water Conservation District Elected
and drier. There may now be more golf courses in Deschutes Oregon Soil&Water Commission Appointed
County then families receiving primary income from production Govenors Watershed Enhancement Board Appointed
agriculture. Local natural resource management decisions are Central Oregon Bend City County Streets Committee
becoming more restrictive in compliance with federal Clean Air, Appointed
Water,and Endangered Species legislation. Bend Parkway Advisory Committee
I would like to continue to serve the people of Deschutes County Appointed
as a voice to guide the stewardship of our natural resources as a
director of the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District. My passion is clean,clear, cool water; healthy soils, supporting
We live in a desert,where more than three quarters of the land is worms and live organisms; and clear air that smells sweet and
publicly owned.The changes we have seen in Deschutes County fresh.These qualities brought most of us to Deschutes County.
have outstripped traditional government's capacity to respond.It fY I would appreciate your vote so I can remain on the Deschutes
will take many voices to preserve the quality of life,the rural cou{�,„ Soil and Water Conservation District Board.
munity,and natural heritage values that we share in Deschutes But I hope for more than that from EACH of you. I urge you to
County.I ask foryour help to shape the future,to guide and focus be more aware of living in a desert with limited natural water and
the efforts of your soil and water conservation district to preserve fragile soils.I urge you to become watchful for invasive plants and
open space,help sustain local agriculture,and enhance our fish
and wildlife resources. marine species.Learn all that you can about our environment and
Thank you. - appreciate it, Deschutes County is a Beautiful place to live.
(This information furnished by Jeffrey P.Role) (This information furnished by Patricia M. Gainsforth.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-31 1 Candidates
11, 212KNEMIMIN
Peter Gramlich Tom Greene
Nonpartisan ki Nonpartis an
Occupation: Owner, Gram- Occupation: Oregon Real
lich Design & Planning, Bend; Estate Broker
2000-current
Occupational Background:
Occupational Background: Real Estate Broker,Owner Ho-
Instructor, Prof/Tech program, meowners Marketing Services
COCC;2000-2006 1984 to 2000.Real Estate spe-
The Stubbins Associates Architects,Cambridge MA;1998-99 cialist 1976 to 1984.United States Air Force 1972 to 1976.
HDS&Associates Architects,Boston MA;1995-98 Educational Background:Associate degree in Criminal Justice,
Educational Background:Master of Architecture,Arizona State Graduate Air Force Police Academy.Graduate Real Estate Insti-
University;1993 tute,Certified Residential Specialist designations.
B.S.in Architecture,Pennsylvania State University;1990 Prior Governmental Experience:President,Central Oregon As-
Prior Governmental Experience: sociation of Realtors.Has served on budget,ethics,professional
Bend City Councilor;2007-current standards and government affairs committees. Board member
Bend Planning Commissioner;2007 of St.Vincent de Paul and St.Francis School.
Deschutes County Planning Commissioner;2001-2005
BEND CITY COUNCILOR PETER GRAMLICH
I will work to protect essential services like police and fire from
BALANCED. TRANSPARENT. HONEST. budget cuts. I would approach city council service by engaging
the community,listening to all citizens and considering all points
Peter stands for: of view to find the best solutions to Bend's problems.
TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT: What you see is what I see how ups and downs in the housing market impacts Bend's
you get. economy. 1 believe that we must diversity our community so it
Peter publishes the most detailed voting record of any City Coun- is more resilient to the normal business cycles.As we grow,we
cilor in Oregon. It's all there-every vote,every meeting, every must create more affordable housing opportunities. I will make
discussion. As your City Councilor,Peter voted to enact the City's every effort to protect and enhance the ability of all families to
first long-term financial plan and fought to preserve funding for work,live and prosper in Bend.
public safety and key services.
It is my involvement in the community and support from the
BALANCE ON GROWTH:It's all about livability. community that has primarily driven me to run for council. I see
delight on people's faces when they visit Bend and start looking
Peter knows how to retain Bend's character while planning for for a home,and I want to make sure we continue to extend that
the future. As your City Councilor,.Peter voted to pursue a new experience to new citizens and people who have called Bend
Cottage Code, encouraging smaller homes and efficient land home for their whole lives.
use. As a professional,he creates energy-conscious design with
an eye toward Bend's future. As a longtime Planning Commis-
sioner and neighborhood activist,he understands the impact of "Tom has given back to the city of Bend for many years.As ac-
growth from all sides and charts the best course forthe public-not tive council person,he has chosen to give back once again,in a
private-interest. common sense manner."
SOCIAL EQUALITY:Basic fairness is a must. -Oran Teeter,former Mayor of Bend
Peter champions affordable housing, living wage jobs, public
transit and social equality. As your City Councilor,Peter voted in It is my pleasure to enthusiastically endorse Tom.Our community
favor of protections for Bend's most vulnerable citizens. He stood needs proven leadership.This is our chance to change the direc-
up against budget cuts to Dial A Ride and Bend Area Transit,and tion of city government.
is active in ensuring Bend is accessible to all our citizens.
-Neil Bryant,former State Senator 1993-2001
Peter is endorsed by the Oregon League of Conservation Vot-
ers.
Peter lives in Bend with wife Katie Merritt,founder of the BendFilm
Festival,and their 6-month-old son Oliver.
www.GoGramlich.com
(This information furnished by Peter Gramlich.) (This information furnished by Tom Greene.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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Jodie Barram Dallas Brown
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
- Occupation:Substitute Educa- Occupation: Property Man-
, tional Assistant _ agement
Occupational Background: Occupational Background:
Bookkeeping; - - Democratic Congressional
President,Oruza Oil Company, Campaign Committee
a cooking oil wholesaler; Educational Background:
Banking University of Oregon; 2008
Educational Background: B.S.Political Science
George Fox University, BA,Foods and Nutrition in Business American University;2008 Government
Prior Governmental Experience: Prior Governmental Experience:
Bend Planning Commission,2005-present,Vice Chair 2006-pres- University Senate UO
ant;
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Budget Committee Like so many of us, I have at one time found myself disil-
Chair,2008; lusioned with politics.But since realizing that change is only
Bend Residential Lands Study Steering Committee,2005-2007; possible through participation, I have devoted my life to public
Bend 2030 Vision Project Management Team,Planning Commis- service.As a student at the University of Oregon I became ac-
sion Liaison,2005-2007; tive in campus and local politics,and this experience cemented
my faith in the democratic process.After acknowledging my
Bom in Redmond,and also living in Bend,my family goes genera- life's calling,I spent seven months in Washington D.C.,refining
tions deep in Central Oregon. I value the history of our area and my understanding of government.Upon receiving my degree,
look forward to investing in Bend's future. 1 will protect what's I've returned to my hometown,the community Ilove,
important to residents here. to make a difference.
•LAND USE AND PLANNING
My Planning Commission record balances growth with conserva- _ As a young candidate,without the financial and logistical
tion. Creating truly affordable housing will be an important task. support of the major political players, I face an uphill battle.
I've recently been involved amending city policy to address this. But a more just,equitable and prosperous future is always
I bring valuable experience and strong decision making to these worth fighting for.I fought to get on the ballot,I will fight to get
issues. elected,and most importantly, I will fight for the interests of
- every citizen of Bend,not just those with deep pocket books.
•GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY Some say I'm too young,too green to effectively represent our
As the Budget Committee Chair of the Bend Metropolitan Planning community.I am young and I'm definitely green;out of my love
Organization,I understand the relationship of city,county,state, for Central Oregon's stunning natural landscape though,and
and federal funding sources crucial to making sound financial not a lack of experience.I unapologetically see these attributes
decisions for Bend. I will seek to maximize these funds and cut as assets,and an opportunity to introduce fresh thinking to a
wasteful spending. I will improve communication between City stale atmosphere.
Council and the citizens it serves.
•ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT I.am committed to fiscal responsibility,the need to balance
Supporting quality employers,small and large,who provide liv- spending and revenue in a vibrant and growing community.
ing wage jobs creates a vibrant economy. City Council makes With a pragmatic approach utilizing progressive values,I will
policies that can help these businesses thrive in our community. advocate for working families,sustainable energy infrastruc-
Using the Bend 2030 Vision as a guide, diverse industries can ture,efficient and affordable transportation,bike lanes and
help stabilize our local economy. responsible growth.Like you,I am tired of the zero-sum game
•ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP of politics as usual.Give me the opportunity and I will prove
Bend values its sunny days,clean air,beautiful river,lush forest, that integrity-not age-is the true measure of leadership. Dallas
surrounding desert and local wildlife. I will honor this by work- for Bend.Change,but better!
ing to restore Mirror Pond, encourage eco-friendly building and
neighborhood design,and promote renewable energy.
ENDORSED BY:
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Executive Committee of The Deschutes Co.Democratic
Central Committee
Bruce Abernethy,Mayor of Bend
Personal:35,married 13 years to Andy Barram;two children,
7 and 9.
www.jodiebarram.com
(This information furnished by Jodre Barram.) (This information furnished by Dallas W.Brown.)
The above information has not been vedfad for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been v Ifieo for aeeuraey by the county.
9-33 1 Candidates
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Jeff Eager
Nonpartisan
Occupation:Attorney withBe-
lyeat&Eager,LLP in Bend.
Occupational Background: -
. Attorney,2004-2008;Law Clerk,
summers 2002-2003;-Press
Secretary and Legislative As-
sistant, Congressman Greg
Walden, 1999-2001; Legislative Assistant,Congressman Bob
Smith,1997-1999;Edge-glue Tailer,Crown Pacific Mill,summers
1995-1996.
Educational Background:
University of Oregon School of Law,law degree,2004;Willamette
University,bachelor of arts(Politics/History),1997;Mountain View
High School,Bend,diploma, 1993.
Prior Governmental Experience:
Member,Bend Central Area Plan Advisory Committee,2006-pres-
ant(currently vice-chair);
Member,Deschutes County Commission on Children and Fami-
lies,2005-present(vice-chair in 2007);
Congressional Staff Member,Washington D.C., 1997-2001.
JEFF EAGER UNDERSTANDS OUR PROBLEMS
Jeff is from Bend. To pay for college,he worked swing shift at a
local mill. He is a small-business owner. He understands that
families are squeezed by the high cost of living and stagnant
wages. He understands that city government over-spent itself into
a financial crisis. He understands that the city has mishandled
Juniper Ridge at taxpayer expense.
And he understands that paying$220,000 for buses that do not
run is a terrible waste of taxpayers'money.
JEFF EAGER SUPPORTS COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS
Jeff supports responsible budgeting and rainy-day funds to repair
the city's finances. Jeff supports balanced land use to create
family wage jobs and affordable housing. Jeff supports saving
Mirror Pond and keeping Bend livable.
JEFF EAGER HAS A RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
€ FOR BEND
Jeff has worked for the people of Bend at the city,county,state,
and federal level. He volunteered countless hours to combat child
abuse and improve the lives of children and families. He helped
draft legislation that saved local non-profit youth ski races. He
worked for Congressman Greg Walden on dedicating the Bend
Pine Nursery for parks and improving flows in the Deschutes
River.
JUDGMENT+EXPERIENCE=NEW LEADERSHIP FOR BEND
VOTE JEFF EAGER FOR BEND CITY COUNCIL POSITION 2 -
(This information furnished by Jeff Eager.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-34 1 Candidates
oftwolmatt"f:es1 gi s t
Kathie Eckman Linda S.
Nonpartisan 3 Johnson
Nonpartisan
Occupation:Retired Occupation: Owner, Cascade
Association Management +
Occupational Background:
Human Resources Specialist, Accounting
Office Manager; Executive Occupational Background:
!. Secretary;Bend-LaPine Public Regional Director,Trillium Fam-
Schools;City of Burns Record- ily Services;Associate Provost,
er/Treasurer/Municipal Judge; OSU Cascades Campus;Direc-
AccountanUBookkeeper;Small Business Owner tor,Central Oregon District Hospital; 12 years in nursing/health-
care administration in Washington. Non-profit service includes
Educational Background:
Bend 2030, Deschutes United Way, St. Charles Foundation,
Burns Union High School; Course work toward degree through .
Saving Grace,Hospice of Redmond,and VisitBend.
Eastern Oregon State College/Central Oregon Community Col-
loge;Long term goal:Masters Degree in Public Administration Educational Background:
Prior Governmental Experience: Assoc.'Degree, RN; BA, Biology; Masters, Health Services
Bend City Commission/Council elected 1980,1982,1988,1992, Administration
1996, 2000; Mayor of Bend 1991; Bend Urban Area Planning Prior Governmental Experience:
Commission 1978-80;City of Burns RecorderfTreasurer/Municipal Washington State Representative, 1993-1995; Bend Planning
Judge 1974-1978 Commission,2002-2003;Bend City Councilor,2003-2008
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: President Elect Rotary Club of Serving on the Bend City Council is not about partisan politics—it
Bend, Rotarian of the Year 2008; President Quota International demands respectful listening and collaboration,sound judgment
of Central Oregon 1998;Board of Directors:COBRA,COCAAN, and experience. I believe that in times of challenge, it's more
United Way; Bend Chamber of Commerce; President of Toast- important than ever to ensure that Bend remains a place where
masters Morning Club; OrganizedlTreasurer Money Mommas we all want to live and work.I am proud of accomplishments that
Investment Club are making a difference today, including leading the team that
Kathie Eckman on Financial Stability... created the OSU-Cascades Campus; voting to launch Bend's
'There has been the temptation to neglect basic services in public transit system, and sponsoring the Bend 2030 Visioning
favor of other projects. I will emphasize making fire and police process.But the work is not done.We must keep Bend focused
services as well as road and street maintenance top priorities. 11 on these important priorities:
is imperative the city has a healthy financial reserve in the years Essential City Services: Ensure fiscal integrity and support
of budgetary shortages to provide financial stability." long-range financial planning while preserving funding for core
services;increase funding for fire and police;improve traffic flow
Kathie Eckman on Economic Development... and support public transportation;encourage smart building and
"The policies made by the council have a tremendous impact on sustainability principles.
how we grow whether it is Juniper Ridge,the expansion of the Economic Development:Finalize the UGB to increase the supply
Urban Growth Boundary, or the extension of sewer lines. I will of affordable land; diversify the economy, creating family wage
take a hard look at the proposed expansion of the Urban Growth jobs in target industries such as renewable energy and aviation;
Boundary to make sure it fits into the 20 year needs assessment develop Juniper Ridge into an academic/high-tech center,
especially in the area of industrial land." Livability: Encourage creative affordable housing solutions like
Kathie Eckman on Communication... Lava Court; work collaboratively to expand parks and protect
"1 will work to close the credibility gap between the council and the Skyline Forest; preserve neighborhoods, our small-town
the community. I will work on communication and public relations .character and Mirror Pond;advocate for the arts,education and
to once again have the council viewed as a government body social services.
that is trusted." My passion is bringing people together collaboratively to create
BEND FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION PAC positive solutions,and I have a proven track record of success.
"Kathie Eckman has the experience,the passion and the dedica- Thank you for your continued support in this election. It's more
tion to lead the City of Bend. Kathie will make public safety her important than ever.
top priority." Proud to be endorsed by Oregon League of Conservation Vot-
ELECT KATHIE ECKMAN TO Bend City Council ers.
Proven Leadership-Unwavering Integrity
(This information lurnished by Kathie Eckman.) (This information furnished by Linda S.Johnson.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-35 1 Candidates
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Jim Clinton Don Leonard
Nonpartisan qge Nonpartisan
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n
Occupation: Scientist, Owner - Occupation:Market Manager-
oi Small Business in Bend CoEnergy Propane, LLC
Bend City Councilor Occupational Background: -
Occupational Background: = Area Manager - .Pacific Gas
CEO of high-tech company, Transmission Company
owner of solar energy R&D -
company,university researcher,college teacher
Educational Background:
Educational Background: BS-Mechanical Engineering-Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
PhD in Physics (UCSD), BA(Univ. of Oregon), Lakeview High MS-Mechanical Engineering-University of California,
School Berkeley
Prior Governmental Experience: - MBA- University of Phoenix
Bend City Council (elected 2004), City of Bend Budget Com- Prior Governmental Experience:
mittee,Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board,Upper Leadership Bend Graduate
Deschutes Watershed Council Board,President of the Southwest Leadership Bend Advisory Committee
Bend Neighborhood Association,Police Chief's Citizen Advisory Professional Engineers of Central Oregon Board of Directors
.Board,Commute Options Board Economic Development for Central Oregon Board of Directors
As your City Councilor I need your vote to continue advancing City of Bend Planning Commission and Past-Chairman
measures that ensure Bend's future vitality,while preserving what City of Bend Budget Committee
we value most. City of Bend Affordable Housing Committee
CONSERVATIVE WITH TAXPAYER DOLLARS _
I will maintain my#1 budget priority:police,fire,ambulance and EXPERIENCE WE NEED `
other essential services. I will continue to oppose unfair and Don's education and work experience in engineering and business
unreasonable fee increases. have prepared him to look analytically and rationally at the chal-
MOVING OUR CITY FORWARD lenges facing our city.He has served on Bend's Planning Com-
I push for projects that add good jobs to our economy and for mission,Budget Committee,and Affordable Housing Committees
programs that bring more higher-education, art and cultural which have exposed him to the problems Bend has today—and
opportunities. I will continue my efforts to improve our transpor- provided him with insights on how we can solve them.
tation system for all users and to strengthen our commitment A PRACTICAL APPROACH
-
to enlightened urban planning, Vision 2030, sustainability and
alternative energy. - - Don is a practical person and will be a practical leader. He has
PROTECTING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE made a career out of being a problem solver and will do the same
I will always see safe, well-planned neighborhoods, with strong on the City Council. His goals are simply: manage expenses,
neighborhood associations,as key to a quality city. I am commit- workforce,and assets within budgetary constraints.
ted to preserving our important natural features including the river -
corridor,open spaces,the Badlands and Skyline Forest. FISCALLY SENSIBLE
DOING WHAT'S RIGHT FOR THE CITIZENS Don believes that Bend's city government functions best when it
I pushed for fixed-route transit,access for people with disabilities focuses on its core functions–providing fire and police services,
and a strong affordable housing program. I am open,honest,and roads, water, and sewer..When a city starts expanding beyond
responsive to citizen concerns and think the City must be a trust- those core functions, we begin to see the budgetary problems
worthy partner with businesses,non-profits and other agencies. the Bend faces today. Don will work to stop the financial bleed-
wwwAIMCLINTON.org ing and will make the hard decisions necessary to get the city on
Endorsed by the Bend Firefighters Association and the Or-
solid financial footing.
egon League of Conservation Voters AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Don believes that affordable housing must be a part of the ex-
pansion of our urban growth boundary. He will work to facilitate
construction of affordable housing and make land available for
housing affordable to the people who live and work in Bend.
(This information furnished by Jim Clinton.) (This information furnished by Don Leonard.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above.Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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9-36 1 Candidates
George Endicott
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Redmond City
Council President -
Occupational Background:
Scientific International Applica-
tions Corp.,Sytems Engineer
Defense Department,Systems
Integrator and Computer Scientest
NATO,Computer Scientist
Army,Computer Specialist
Labor Department,Program Analyst
Educational Background:
OSU,B.S.Economics
Post graduate-Certi icates in Manpower Management;Land Use
Planning;Program Management -
Prior Governmental Experience:
Redmond City Council
Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission
Prince Willaim Co,VA,Planning Commission
My desire to continue to serve Redmond as mayor is driven by
my affection for the community. I am a fifth generation Central
Oregonian. My wife,Lynda,and 1 returned home after a career
with Department of Defense. We have two grown daughters
with children of their own.
Being a native,I want Redmond to prosper and stay the won-
derful community it now is. To achieve this,we need.elected -
officials who have broad experience and the time to devote to
City issues. As a City Councilor and a former Planning Com-
missioner I have an in-depth understanding of the issues we
face and appreciate the complex solutions we develop.
Redmond is growing. People continue to move here.My goal
is to manage it. I believe growth and related issues are our
most pressing challenges. The City recently expanded the Ur-
ban Growth Boundary,allowing for orderly development. Now _
that we are annexing property to the west and north, I support
applying"smart growth"concepts for the new neighborhoods.
I fully endorse business and industry generating living wage
jobs,and creating affordable housing. I agree with the City's
efforts to work with the School Board to build new schools.
Finally,we do and will continue to work with other agencies to
enhance Redmond livability
This is an exciting time to live in Redmond,and I want to con-
. tinue to be a contributor.
I
(This information furnished by George Endicott.)
The above Information has not been verMW for accuracy by the county.
9-37 1 Candidates
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° Ed Boero Phillip A. Danley
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Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
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Occupation:Retired November Occupation:General Manager,
' 2005 U-Haul,Bend.-
Np�I .. _ Occupational Background: Occupational Background:
I 27 years Financial Services Branch Manager, Hertz,Eu-
industry, last 11 years Regional gene,OR and Vancouver,WA
Vice President AIG Retirement Senior Quality Control Techni-
Services cian,Genetic Systems,Seattle,
WA
Educational Background:
BA Political Science Colorado State University 1977 Research and Development Technologist,NeoRx Corp.,Seattle,
WA
Prior Governmental Experience: Educational Background: -
Redmond School District Budget Committee 2006 to present B.S. Biology and B.S. Microbiology, Oregon State University,
Chairman Redmond School Bond Committee 2008 1986
I'm running for Redmond City Council because I believe I can prior Governmental Experience:
make a difference. Redmond is a terrific place to live and has the
potential to be the economic hub for Central Oregon. Although None
growth has slowed for now,as a community we face a number As the manager of one of the largest U-Haul rental centers in
of significant challenges. I understand the issues and will work Oregon, I understand the importance of balancing revenue and
hard to find solutions: expenses.A revenue decrease triggers a cut in budgeted expen-
ditures.But a revenue increase does NOT necessarily guarantee
new spending,as today's new spending may cause costs to go
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: I will support policies to continue to higher in the future.
promote downtown development and beautification.I will support
policies that attract family wage jobs and encourage.workforce also cannot increase income solely by raising rental rates. 1
development through partnerships with businss and education. have to compete for the public's business.The only way that I
can deliver a profit is to be an advocate for the custumerso he
will want to do business with me; I cannot force him to give me
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING: Redmond will continue to grow. his money.
As a community we need to plan for growth rather than be reactive In like manner a city councilor needs to be a good steward of the
to growth. I support an ordedyannexation from the Urban Growth taxpayers'monies,especially in this weak economy. Redmond's
Boundry into Redmond.I will support a comprehensive park plan, citizens need a councilor who can prioritize spending needs and
interconnected-bike/walking trails,and sidewalks throughout our be strong enough to say"no"to a proposal if it is notes mandatory
community. We need to explore mass transit options and develop need.A budget is a tool;not a postdated check made payable to
a long term transportation plan. the city! If a project is completed below budget,then the excess
funds should be returned to the taxpayers by being set aside for
HOUSING: I'll support implementation of affordable housing future use. An equal reduction in the next budget should also
plans. - occur.
Redmond's population has been rapidly increasing and bringing
new tax monies with it.Now growth is slowing and so should the
TAX RATE: I'll support efforts to reduce our tax rates to bring. growth in the city's budget.Taxpayers need a break to be able
Redmond in line with other communities to afford to live here and businesses need a break in order to
create new jobs in Redmond.My goal as your councilor is to be
REGIONAL COOPPERATION: Redmond is part of the overall your watchdog.
Central Oregon community. We need to continue maintain strong
relationships with our sister cities and other governmental bodies. -
I'll work hard to maintain and strengthen those relationships.
If you elect me to serve on your City Council,I will listen to what
you say and make decisions based on common sense and re-
spect. I appreciate the trust you have placed in me.
(This information furnished by Ed Boero.) (This information(urnished by Phillip A.Donley) _
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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9-38 1 Candidates-
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Shirlee Evans Camden King
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
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Occupation:I presently work at Occupation: Bluespeed Tech-
.' Redmond Health Care Center nology;Owner;2001-present
as a physical therapist, and
Occupational Background:
have 23 years experience
in
Senior Sales/Marketing Re-
this field.
cruiter; Redfish Technology;
ii 1999-2001
Occupational Background:
none. Manager/Bartender;Deschutes
Educational Background: Brewery; 1990-1999
1 graduated from high school in the Methow Valley of Washington; Educational Background:
a BS in Biology at Northern Arizona University;a BS in Physical Rend High School;Graduate(valedictorian);1986
Therapy at the University of New Mexico- Willamette University;BS Business Economics; 1990
Prior Governmental Experience: Prior Governmental Experience:
I have extensive involvement in,for and with the City of Redmond Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission;2006-present
I have served on the Redmond Urban Area-Planning Commis- Redmond Downtown Partnership;President;2006-present
sion for 6 years,since being appointed in 2002,and am currently I am excited about the opportunity to serve our community on
the Vice Chairperson.1 was the-Redmond representative to the the Redmond City Council and feel I bring a unique perspective
Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to the process.
from 1998 to 2003. 1 participated in Leadership Redmond in - As a 41h generation Redmondite,I offer a historic perspective
2004. of our community.
Redmond is my home and where I have placed my energy as a • I have a young family;decisions made today will affect genera-
community member and planning commissioner since moving tions to come.
here in 1997.This is my first opportunity to seek election by my • As a Redmond business owner, I understand the challenges
community. that businesses face in our City.
During my 6 years as an appointed Planning Commissioner, I While many issues face the City Council, I see the following as
pursued land use planning education opportunities to better serve primary challenges and opportunities in our community:
my community. My experience as Commissioner, during a time Downtown Development—The By-pass is now complete which
when Redmond went from a stable and slow growing municipal- creates HUGE opportunities forour downtownto become a vibrant
ity through a residential real estate boom with its accompanying cultural center while maintaining its historic feel.I will continue to
population increase,gave me a real understanding of the need to support ongoing downtown improvements.
plan for and provide adequate infrastructure and services for our Growth—This significant challenge can be managed effectively
community.By listening to and addressing concerns of residents, through mindful planning. I have served the past 2 years on the
property owners,businesspeople,land use experts and many oth-
ers we have rewritten and updated the City Development Code Urban Area Planning Commission and will continue my commit-
to meet business and residential planning needs.The resut is a ment that responsible growth be upheld by sufficient infrastructure
City filled with positive change and historical character. and access to livable green space while protecting a high quality
of life.
Most rewarding has been my effort to coordinate our North Canal
Neighborhood Group with the Historical Commission ODOT and Regional Commerce Hub—We need more diversify of job op-
Public Works to commemorate the original hom,esite�t Frank and portu"ities. I believe Redmond has an outstanding opportunity
Jhie Redmond to become THE regional commerce and business 'hub". I sup-
, port the on-going efforts to actively recruit new businesses and
I will work to provide the amenities that add quality to the lives help those already here to expand and strengthen Redmond's
of our families, such as good parks, safe trails and close-by economic backbone.
recreational facilities. I have the historic perspective, the energy and experience to
In a time of economic downturn,it is important that we take care work with you as a Redmond City Councilor to build a thriving
of each other,and provide for our needs locally.It is also important downtown,manage our growth to enhance our quality of life and
that the city adjusts its budget priorities as changes in expected promote solid business development to bring more diverse jobs
revenues become apparent. to our community.
As a city councilor I will continue my long practice of listening I welcome the opportunity to serve you and appreciate your
closely, learning about and understanding complex issues,and vote.
working towards a better community.I am committed to making
fair decisions that same the community well.
(This information furnished by Shirlea Evans-) (This information furnished by Camden King.)
The shone,information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-39 1 Candidates
Ed Onimus Chris Severin
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
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Occupation: Property Owners 'Occupation: Currently Em-
-;,, s, Association Accounting Manag- ployed with Columbia River
z =i, ,a= er-JELD-WEN Communities Bank as VP & Branch Man-
Occupational Background: ager
United States Marine Corp - Occupational Background:
1977-1997 = -Manager at multiple Home
Educational Background: Depots in Norwest Including,
University of Phoenix-MBA - Clackamas,NE Portland,Jantzen Beach,Vancouver,WA.,and
Campbell University-BA(Accounting) Kennewick, WA.. Have worked at other financial institutions as
loan officer,commercial loan officer,business development officer,
Prior Governmental Experience: and branch manager.
Redmond Budget Committee-1999-2003,2008
Board of Directors:Healing Reins-2004-Present Educational Background:
Board of Directors:Leadership Redmond-2008 High School - Nyssa High School; College - University of Or-
Economic Development egon
Redmond is growing.The simple reality is that people love to live Prior Governmental Experience:
here.To meet that growth in population,the city must endeavor Currently sit on Urban Planning Commission for the City of
to ensure economic growth meets with limited restraints.The city Redmond,appointed as member of the Affordable Housing Task
must seek out and recruit businesses to relocate to Redmond and force in 2007,sat on committee to select 2008 accountingtaudit
should make it easy for the city residents to open businesses of firm for the City of Redmond.
their own. We must present the image that Redmond is open I was born and raised in Eastern Oregon. My family and I have
for business. called Redmond home since 2002.1 have become an active par-
Economic development is especially true for the downtown area. ticipant in the Redmond community by sitting on many committee's
With the reroute complete, downtown must be revitalized.The and boards. These include: The Urban Planning Commission
streets need to be replaced,sidewalks renovated and new busi- for the City or Redmond; The Affordable Housing Task Force
nesses opened to make downtown a family friendly economic for the City of Redmond; currently serving as Board President
attraction to citizens of Redmond and the surrounding area. for the Boys & Girls Club of Central Oregon; sat on the audit
accounting selection committee for the City of Redmond; and
Affordable Housing along with many other memberships in our community including
Housing costs that exceed 30%of a household income makes a Kiwanis,Redmond High School Volunteer to Panther Pride,and
huge drain on family budgets. Far too many Redmond citizens the Redmond Chamber to name some.These experiences have
must live payday to payday and are one hard luck incident from allowed me to see and be involved in many facets of our city
homelessness.The city of Redmond should act as apartner with and community.And not to mention my current employment as
government agencies,non-profits and private developers to help branch manager has allowed me to understand current economic
make affordable:housing a reality to as many as possible. conditions,best business practices,and be engaged in our local
Volunteerism business community.
There is a solution to the problems that plague any society. With my vast experience,leadership,passion,and commitment
Problems such a homelessness,poverty,hunger,illiteracy,crime, to this community,I believe I have the skill set to represent the
etc. can be allayed by the power of people who put the needs community of Redmond with an open mind and our community at
of others ahead of their own.With the centennial of the city of heart. I look forward to your support and working with you.
Redmond in 2010,1 ask the citizens of Redmond to step up to a
challenge to add 10 hours of volunteerism to commemorate our
100th birthday. By volunteering, we will address the needs of
others while becoming happier in our own lives.
I welcome your input and support:edonimus4council @live.com
(This information furnished by Ed Onimus.) (This information furnished by Chns Severin.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-40 1 Candidates
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Vida M. Snyder
Nonpartisan
Occupation: 2007 - Present:
Small Business Owner, Mary -
Kay Cosmetics Team Leader
(Go Give Unit Award Recipient, -
2007); Business Sponsor for
Day at the Park(2007).
2004-Present:Church Leader
-Team Project Leader;Consoli-
dation Manager;Leadership Class Instructor;School of Ministry
Teacher;Women's Mentor.
2001 -Present:Events Planner&Coordinator
Occupational Background:
Marketing Liaison; Public Relations Specialist; Merchandising;
Commission Sales;Team Project Management Strategies;Event
Budget Planning;Automotive Sales.
Educational Background:
Clover Park HS; Clover Park Vocational School; Washington
State University.
Continuing Education: Catch The Wave Leadership Confer-
ence;
Love The World With The Word, Christian Leadership Confer-
ence;
Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA);
Government of 12 Leadership Training;
Your Hand Upon Me International Leadership Conference(Bo-
gota,Colombia).
Prior Governmental Experience:
None
I have a heartfelt concern for the city of Redmond and the future
of our community. I believe if we want to see lasting change in
our country it must begin with us actively participating in our com-
munity at a local level.My commitment to the city of Redmond is
demonstrated in my consistent efforts to reach out to our citizens
through day-to-day contact in an effort to understand the voice
and concerns of our area. I would like to see an awareness
raised in the responsibility,necessity,and the right of the people
of our city to have voice collectively heard through our votes
and involvement in matters that concern us all.The wisdom and
influence of our City Council,community leaders,clergyman,and
local business owners, along with the attention and alliance of
our good people working together for change for the future bet-
terment of our community will lead towards growth,multiplication,
and a city that thrives.
(This information furnished by Vida M.Snyder.)
The above information has net been verified for aoeuracy by the county.
9-41 1 Candidates
Gerald "Jerry" Brad Boyd
Bogart Nonpartisan
Nonpartisan
- Occupation: President, Steel- Occupation:1989-present Re-
'S t{ head Construction Services tail store owner:Eurosports
Occupational Background: f ccup ational Background:
USARMY-Non Commissioned N/A
Officer.Caval Scout.ry Educational Background:
Venator Group - Multi Store Canada College AA
Manager,Retail Division. Economics
Educational Background: University of Oregon
Lakeview High School, 12th grade last grade completed. Re- Prior Governmental Experience:
ceived Diploma 2005-2006 Sisters City Council
Shasta College,Attended 1.5 Years. 2007-2008 Mayor,Sisters,Oregon
Lane Community College,Attended 1.5 years,
University of Oregon,Attended<1 year. I have lived in Sisters for 14 years, and run a successful retail
Prior Governmental Experience: business here since 1989.For the past four years,I have served
None. the citizens of Sisters first as City Councilor,then as Mayor.
Ihave lived and had abusiness in Sisters for over 9 years.lbelieve Accomplishments -
it is important to give back to the community.I am actively involved 1. To improve public safety and reduce fire hazards, I led a
in Rotary,both as a past president and currently as Chairman of successful effort to install back up generators on the City's well
the Sisters Rotary Foundation, and have served on other local Pumps,identified and negotiated a solution,to purchase the Lazy Z
foundation boards. property for waste water effluent,to meet the demands of growth.
There have been many changes in Sisters over the last few years. This consensus outcome preserved the Peterson Ridge Trail
Not all of them good. We need to manage appropriate growth, network and national forest access from impacts.
attract businesses that will bring more local jobs and find ways to 3. I've established mayoral office hours and an open door policy
simplify doing business in Sisters.We need"Economic"diversity, for hearing constituents'concerns.
stability,and sustainability. 4. 1 am leading the update of the City's Transportation System
I have demonstrated leadership in my business and in the commu- Plan,including crafting solutions with COOT for improved safety
niry.I work easily with people from all walks of life.I am passionate at the Barclay Drive/Highway 20 intersection, and managing
about the vision for our city and will focus on making this a place downtown traffic.
where we can all thrive and be proud of the community. If reelected,I pledge to vote for policies that will:
Balance the need forgrowth with citizens'desireto preserve
what we all love about living here;
Continue standardizing city policymaking processes, so
people know what to expect, are treated respectfully, and
can count on professional,timely decisions;
Find solutions for affordable housing, so those who work
here can live here; -
Fund services that keep pace with the needs of a growing
population;
Incorporate environmentally-sustainable practices into City
operations and policies;
Provide quality leadership to maintain our quality of life.
(This information furnished by Geraid"Jerry'Bogart) (This information furnished by Brad Boyd.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-42 1 Candidates
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Wendy Holzman Lon Kellstrom
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
_ Occupation: Retired Occupation:L.Kelistrom Con-
- Occupational Background: struction,Inc.; 1995 to present
Leadership Sisters Advisory ,r` Occupational Background:
Board—Present; Y 110 Westin Hotels; 1969 to 1980
Library Assistant, Beaverton l Basil Miaullis &Associates;
School District; ' s 1980 to 1983 -
Board of Directors,Isla Vista Food Co-op Property Management Services,Inc.;1983 to 1988
Educational Background: Hotel Alternative;1988 to 1993
B.A. Nutrition,San Francisco State University Educational Background:
Prior Governmental Experience: University of Oregon;grade 16;Bachelor of Science
Chairperson,CCI(Committee for Citizens Involvement)Sisters, Prior Governmental Experience:
OR—Nov 2007 to Present Sisters Schools Budget Committee;1994 to 2000
We in Sisters make it our home because of the livability of the Sisters City Council; 1999 to present
town and the natural beauty that surrounds us.We live in a unique My priorities for the city council:First,work closely with Economic
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community.We need to make decisions that will positively impact Development of Central Oregon to bring jobs and new businesses
our area and maintain our livability—both in ways that make us an to Sisters and second,to protect our public resources and our
economically vibrant small city and that protect our surrounding taxpayer's dollars.
natural environment.
Completing a comprehensive and eff icient Sisters Transporta-
tion Systems Plan will deal with getting traffic around and in and
out of Sisters. The City is beginning the Whychus Creek Restora-
tion and Management Plan. The reintroduction of steelhead and
salmon to the creek,and their protection under the Endangered
Species Act,will have a huge impact on the creek and our city.
The City is also in the process of adopting a Housing Plan,and is
grappling with questions that many other communities across the
nation are;how do we as a city promote working wage housing
for our citizens?Concerning future growth,we need to be mindful
to retain those characteristics that make so many of us want to
live here. We all know change is inevitable;however,let's make
sure those changes enhance Sisters and don't detract from its
livability for the citizens.
I am an involved citizen who cares deeply about this commu-
nity. Sisters is my home. I do not have ties to any special inter-
est groups. I am the liaison for the CCI (Committee for Citizens
Involvement)to the City Council,and have attended every City
Council meeting and workshop since Nov.2007.
1 have the commitment,background knowledge,and experience
to represent you,the citizens,on the Sisters City Council.
(This information furnished by Wendy Holzman-) (This information furnished by Lon Kelistrom.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above Info matlon has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-43 1 Candidates
Pat Thompson
Nonpartisan
k .
Occupation: Owner, Sisters
E Rental
M ' Occupational Background:
Retail sales and management
Educational Background: _
High School Diploma
Attended OIT
Prior Governmental Experience:
none.
Doing business in Sisters has become bureaucratic and difficult.
The process needs to be made efficient and simple.Those now
running the city want to give away jobs and opportunities.City Hall
has to welcome family wage jobs,and help diversify the economy
in these hard times. Major challenges are on the horizon and I
have the experience to help the citizens of Sisters.
(This information furnished by Patrick Thompson.) -
The above Informauon has not been mined for accuracy by the county.
9-44 ( Candidates
of 2
Voters' Pamphlet
Measures
Oregon General Election
November 4, 2008
• Bill Bradbury
Oregon Secretary of State
This Voters'Pamphlet is provided
for assistance in casting yourvote by mail ballot.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS DIVISION
BILL BRADBURY JOHNLINDBACK
SECRETARY OF STATE DIRECTOR
255 CAPITOL ST NE,SUITE 501
JEAN STRAIGHT SALEM,OREGON 97310
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE. (50319861518
My Fellow Oregonians:
It's time once again for Oregon voters to step up and do our part for democracy. It's time
to vote.
We honor the Americans who have died over the years to keep us free and preserve this
cherished right to vote. But their sacrifice is even more heartening when we see
repressed people from around the world waiting in line for hours,even days,to exercise
this right we sometimes take for granted.
And herein Oregon,we have workto do. Once again,the ballot will ask us to consider
statewide measures dealing with taxes, property,education and other matters.
There are 12 of them,four placed on the ballot by the Legislature and eight by citizen
initiative.
In the pages that follow,you will see arguments for and against these measures as
written by their supporters and opponents.Please read them and think carefully.
What we decide as voters will have a huge impact on the state and our pocketbooks.
Voting offers power,the power to have a say in the policies and priorities that will govern
your city,your county,your state and your nation in the years ahead.
Let me thank those who are already registered and encourage those who aren't to do
so by the October 14 registration deadline. Remember,you must re-register if your
address has changed, if your name has changed or if your signature has changed.
If you have questions about registration,filling out your ballot or about getting a
replacement ballot if you make a mistake,please call ourtoll-free hot-line,
1-866-ORE-VOTE,or 1-866-673-8683.
Your ballot must be in-the hands of election workers or in an official drop-off location
no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday; November 4. Postmarks don't count. You can
always call your county elections office to make sure they've received your ballot.
Being an active participant in our democracy is good for America,good for your
community and best of all,good for you.
Best Wishes,
Bill Bradbuury Z
Oregon Secretary of State
I
Oregon General Election
November 4,2008
Voters' Pamphlet
Table of Contents
General Information -
Voters'Pamphlet lnformation - - 4
Guide to State Measures 5
Voter Registration Information 150
Voters with Disabilities 152
Measures
Additional Information Measure 54 6
Measure Argument Disclaimer 8 Measure 55 9
Election Results- 13 Measure 56 14
ORESTAR 71 - Measure 57 26
Returning Your Voted Ballot 84 Measure 58 43
Vote! 149 Measure 59 58
Measure 60 72
Measure 61 85
Measure 62 - 97
Measure 63 - 105
Measure 64 117
Measure 65 132
Voting Information
County Elections Officials 154
4x tk7t,
The explanatory statement is an impartial statement explaining
the measure.Each measure's explanatory statement is written
Your official 2008 General Election Voters'Pamphlet is divided by a committee of five members,including two proponents of
into two separate volumes.This is Volume 1 and contains the measure,two opponents of the measure and a fifth mem-
information on the 12 statewide ballot measures,as well as ber appointed by the first four committee members,or,if they
-information on registering to vote. - fail to agree on a fifth member,appointed by the Secretary of
Volume 2 will include a listing of state candidates,statements State.Explanatory statements can be appealed and may be
submitted by candidates and political parties,and information changed by the Oregon Supreme Court.
about voting your ballot.It will also include your county voters' Citizens or organizations may file arguments in favor of,or
pamphlet if your county chooses to produce a voters'pamphlet in opposition to,measures by purchasing space for$500 or by
- in combination with the state.Volume 2 will be delivered submitting-a petition signed by 1,000 voters.Arguments in
October 15-17. - favor of a measure appear first,followed by arguments in
Measure arguments are printed as submitted.The state opposition to the measure,and are printed in the order in
does not correct punctuation,grammar,syntax errors which they are filed with the Secretary of State's office.
or inaccurate information.The only changes made
are attempts to correct spelling errors if the word as - =_
originally submitted is not in the dictionary.. -
Thevoters'pamphlet has been compiled bythe Secretary of M o;t of the information contained in this voters'pamphlet is
State since 1903,when Oregon became one of the first states to also available in the Online Voters'Guide at,
provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. www.oregonvotes.org. -
One copy of the voters'pamphlet is mailed to every household -
inthestate.Additional copies are available at the Secretary of
State's office,local post offices,courthouses and all county
elections offices.
Una vers!6n en espanol de algunas parses de la Guia del Elector
esM a su disposici6n an el portal del Internet Guys direccipn
aparece arriba.Conscientes de que este material an lines
podr(a no llegar adecuadamente a todos los electores qua
For each of the twelve statewide ballot measures in this voters' necesitan este servicio,.se invite a toda persona a imprimirIs
pamphlet you will find the following information: versi6n an l(nea y circularla a aquellos electores qua notengan
([!the ballottitle; acceso a una computadora.
(2)the estimate of financial impact;
(3)an explanation of the estimate of financial impact,if
determined to be necessary by the committee; If your ballot is lost;destroyed,damaged or you make a
(4)the complete text of the proposed measure; mistake in marking your ballot,you may call your county
(5)an impartial statement explaining the measure(explanatory elections office and request a replacement ballot.One will be
statement); - mailed.to you as long as you request it by October 30:After
that,you may pick it up at the elections office.if you have
(6)for a legislative referral,a legislative argument in support of already mailed your original ballot before you realize you made
the measure;and I amistake,you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a
(7)any arguments filed by proponents and opponents of the replacement ballot.
measure. . - - Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections
November 4
Tuesday, ,2008.
The ballot title is generally drafted by the Attorney General's office by 8pm election day, '
office.It is then distributed to a list of interested parties for Postmarks do not count!
public comment.After review of any comments submitted,the County elections offices are open on election day from 7am to
ballot title is certified by the Attorney General's office.The 8pm
certified ballot title can be appealed and may be changed by -
the Oregon Supreme Court.
Theestimateof financial impactforeach measure is generally a_ € e $ e- �*IFN prepared byacommitteeof state officials including the 0664 "* `'rl `-- �
Secretary of State,the State Treasurer,the Director of the - For questions about voter registration,ballot delivery and '
Department of Administrative Services,the Director of the return,marking the ballot,requesting a replacement ballot,
Department of Revenue,and a local government representa- absentee ballots,signature requirements,the voters' - -
tiveselectedbythecommitteemembers.The committee pamphlet when and where to vote,and other questions about
estimates only the direct impact on state and local govern- elections and voting,call the toll-free voter information line at
ments,based qn information presented to the committee.in 1-866-ORE-VOTE(1-866-673-8683).
addition,the committee may choose to provide an explanation Voter information line representatives can provide services in
of the estimate of financial impact statement. both English and Spanish.TTY services for the hearing
impaired are also available at 1-800-735-2900.
Measure
Amends Constitution:Stan eligibiIityforschool board elections
54
with other state and local elections.
Measure
Amends Constitution: Changes operative date of redistricting plans;allows g
affected legislatorsto finish term in original district.
Measure
56 Amends Constitution:Provides that May and November propertytaxelections 14
are decided by majority of voters voting.
Measure
57 Increases sentences for drug traff icking,theft against eld erly and specified repeat 26
property and identity theft crimes;requires addiction treatment for certain offenders
Measure
Prohibits teaching public school student in language other than for more
58 43
than two years
Measure
Creates an unlimited deduction for federal income taxes on individual taxpayers' S8
59
Oregon income.-tax returns
Measure
60 Teacher"classroom performance," not seniority,determines pay raises; 72
"most qualified"teachers retained,regardless of seniority
Measure
6 Creates mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain theft, identity theft, 85
forgery,drug,and burglary crimes
Measure
Amends Constitution:Allocates 15%of lottery proceeds to public safety fund 97
62
for crime prevention,investigation,prosecution 1.
Measure
Exempts specified property owners from building permit requirements for 105
63
improvements valued at/under 35,000 dollars
Measure
Penalizes person,entity for using funds collected with "public resource" (defined) 117
64
for"political purpose"(defined)
Measure
Changes general election nomination processes for major/minor party, 132
- , 65 independent candidates for most partisan offices
WIESEN=
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House Joint Resolution4—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon by the 2007 Legislative Assembly to be voted on at the '_- -_--
General Election November 4 2008
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,Result of"yes"vote Summary
"Yes"vote deletes unenforceable provisions relating to voter Amends Oregon Constitution.The Oregon Constitution
eligibility;deletion would have no substantive effect. requires voters in school district elections to be 21 years of
age and residents in the school district for six months.
It also requires voters to pass a literacy test to vote in school
Result of"no"vote district elections.This measure would eliminate these
"No"vote retains unenforceable provisions that require school district voter eligibility requirements because they are
unenforceable underthe United States Constitution and
citizens to be 21 years of age to vote in school board elections. federal law.Votersin school district elections would still have
to satisfy all other voter eligibility requirements for local,
-state and federal elections in Oregon.This measure would
"cleanup"the Oregon Constitution by deleting outdated and
unenforceable language.
Estimate of financial impact
There is no direct financial effect on state or local government
expenditures or revenue.
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State In 1948,by initiative,voters amentied the Oregon `
of Oregon: _ Constitution to require that in orderto vote in school elections
PARAGRAPH t.The Constitution of the State of Oregon is citizens must meet certain qualifications:These qualifications -
amended by repealing section 6,Article VIII,and byamending are setforth in section 6,Article Vlll of.the Oregon Constitution,.
and include requirements that a citizen be at least 21 years
section 2,Article II,suchsection to read: old,have resided in the school district for at least six months
Sec.2.Qualifications of electors (1)Every citizen.of the before the election and have registered for the election.A.
United States is entitled to vote in all elections not otherwise citizen meeting these qualifications would be allowed to vote
provided for by this Constitution if such citizen: in the school election if the citizen also could read and write
(a)Is 18 years of age or older; English.
Later developments in voting rights laws and in court
ately preceding a lection,except that six provision ay bedi- decisions interpreting the United States Constitution have
mad preceding permit a per except that provision may state made each of these requirements unconstitutional or
less made by 30 days imitaiately who has the eldtion,but ate violation of federal law.The 26th Amendment to the United
is other is days immediately under this subsection,the election,but who States Constitution prevents denial or abridgmentof the voting
eletionf for candidates for no is nomination relecoon for res rights.of a citizen 18 years of age or older.Federal court
or Vice President candidates United tat Sorel elector on for President decisons have held that residency requirements.of the type..
or Vice Presidentt the United States States;and elector of President set forth in section 6,Article Vlll of the Oregon Constitution„
and Vice President of the United States;and violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment,to
(c)Is-registered not less than 20 calendar days immediately. the United States Constitution,and Oregon's Attorney General
preceding any election in the manner provided by law. in 1972 held thatthe requirement is unenforceable.Finally,
the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 generally prohibits
(2)[Except as otherwise provided in section 6,Article Vlll literacy tests as a condition for eligibility to vote.
of this Constitution with respect to the qualifications of voters
in all school district elections,provision]Provision maybe Th is measure rapes is section 6,Article VII l of the Oregon
made by law to require that persons who vote upon questions Constitution,so that Oregon's requirements for voting in
of levying special taxes or issuing pu blic bonds she l l.be school elections do not violate federal law and the U nited
taxpayers. States Constitution.The measure also amends:section 2,
Article 11 of the Oregon Constitution,in orderto remove a
PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this reference to the same section 6,Article Vlll,repealed In the
resolution shall be submitted to the people for their measure.
approval or rejection at the next regular general
election held throughout this state. i7his impartial statement explaining the measure was provided by the
Note:Boldfaced type i ndicates new language;lbrackets and 2007Legislature.)
italic)type indicates deletions or comments. -
Ballot Measure 54 guarantees all eligible Oregonians
the right to cast their vote in local school board
elections. -
Currently,the Oregon Constitution prohibits registered voters.
under the age of 21 from casting a vote and participating in
local school board elections.While voters between the ages of
'18-20 are qualified to.vote in presidential and otherstatewide Measure
sanctioned elect ions,they are precluded from voting for their M M
local school board representatives. - -
The prohibition as it currently exists causes unequal treatment. arguments
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Wefeelthisiswrong.and strongly believe that registered -
voters should be given the opportunityto participate in all are printed
local,state,and federal elections. Q
In 2007,the Oregon legislmateworked
Orego ians.Inordern as submitted
legislation that refers this matterto Oregonians.In orderto .
amend the Constitution and give all registered voters in
Oregon the ability to participate in local school board elections,
a..vote of the people is required. The state does not correct
AYES vote amends the Constitution and guaranteesthat all punctuation, grammar,
Oregonians who are registered to vote in Oregon are able to p g ra
participate in all federal,state,and local elections,including syntax errors or inaccurate
school board elections.
We strongly urge you to vote YES for Ballot Measure 54. Information.The only Changes
made are attempts to correct
Committee Mambo rs: Appointed by: spelling errors if the word
Senator Ted Ferrioli President of the Senate
Representative Vicki Berger Speaker of the House as originally submitted Is not
Representative.Diane Rosenbaum Speaker of the House in the dictionary.
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the
legislative argumentin support or the ballot measure pursuant to
ORS 251.245.)
i
for more information about
voting in Oregon
call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683
se habla espanol
visit www.aregonvotes.org
TTY 1 800 735 2900
for the hearing impaired
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House Joint Resolution 31-Referred to the Electorate of Oregon by the 2007 Legislative Assembly to be voted on at the
General Election,November 4,2008.
Result of"Yes-vote Summary
"Yes"vote changes date when new redistricting plans Amends Oregan.Constitntion.Reapportionment,commonly
become law,which allows affected state Representatives and called"redistricting"in Oregon,changes the lines of
Senators to represent their districts for a full term. Oregon's state Representative and state Senator districts every
10 years,based on results of the U.S.census.The next census
is scheduled for 2010,with redistricting to be done in 2011.
Result of°no"vote Currently,when a redistricting plan takes effect,and more than
"No"vote retains current law permitting state legislator to be one Representative or Senator resides in the new district,one
reassigned to another district when redistricting plan results of the Representatives or Senators is assigned,temporarily,to
in multiple legislators living in one district. another district.For example,in 2001 a Eugene Representative
was assigned to represent a district in central Oregon.This
measure would allow Representatives and Senators to con-
tinue to representthe districts from which they were elected for
their full terms,with the new redistricting going into effect after
the next general election.
Estimate of financial impact
There is no direct financial effect on state or local government
expenditures or revenue.
(a)The Secretary of State shall make a reapportionment of
the Senators and Representatives in accordance with the provi-
Belt Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State sions of subsection(1)of this section and all law applicable
of Oregon; I thereto.The Secretary of State shall conduct a hearing on the
PARAGRAPH 1.Sections 3,6 and 8,Article IV of the reapportionment at which the public may submit evidence,
Constitution of the State of Oregon,are amended to read: views and argument.The Secretary of State shall cause
transcription of the hearing to be prepared which,with the evi-
Sec.6.(1)At the regular session of the Legislative Assembly dence,shall become part of the record.The reapportionment
next following an enumeration of the inhabitants by the United so made shall be filed withthe Supreme Court by August 15 of
States Government,the number of Senators and the same year.[Itshallbecome operative on September 151
Representatives shall be fixed by law and apportioned among - The reapportionment becomes operative as described
legislative districts according to population.A senatorial dis- in subsection 16)of this section.
trict shall consist of two representative districts.Any Senator
whose term continues through the next regular legislative (b)Original jurisdiction is vested in the Supreme Court upon
session afterthe[effective]operative date of the reapportion- the petition of any elector of the state filed with the Supreme "
ment shall be specifically assigned to a senatorial district. Court on or before September 15 of the same yearto review
The ratio of Senators and Representatives,respectively,to any reapportionment and the record made by the Secretary of
population shall be determined by dividing the total population State.
of the state by the number of Senators and by the number of (c)If the Supreme Court determines that the reapportion-
Representatives.A reapportionment by the Legislative meet thus reviewed complieswith subsection(1)of this section
Assembly[shall become operative no soonerthan September and all law applicable thereto,it shall dismiss the petition by
1 of the year of reapportionment]becomes operative as written opinion on or before October 15 of the same year and
described in subsection(6)of this section. the reapportionment[shall become operative on October 15]
(2)This subsection governsjudicial review and correction of becomes operative as described in subsection 16)of this
a reapportionment enacted by the Legislative Assembly. section. -
(a)Original jurisdiction is vested in the Supreme Court, id)If the Supreme Court determines that the reapportion-
upon the petition of any elector of the state filed with the ment does not comply with subsection.(?)of this section and all
Supreme Court on or before August l of the year in which the law applicable thereto,the reapportionment shall be void.
Legislative Assembly enacts a reapportionment,to review The Supreme Court shall return the reapportionment by
any reapportionment so enacted. November 1 to the Secretary of State accompanied by a written
opinion specifying with particularity wherein the reapportion-
(b)if the Supreme Court determines that the reapportion- ment fails to comply.The opinion shall further direct the
ment thus reviewed complies with subsection(1)of this section Secretary of State to correct the reapportionment in those
and all law applicable thereto,it shall dismiss the petition by particulars,and in no others,and file the corrected reapportion-
written opinion on or before September I of the same year and ment with the Supreme Court on or before December 1 ofthe
the reapportionment[shallbecome operative on September?] same year.
becomes operative as described in subsection(6)of this
section. (e)On or before December 15,the Supreme Court shall
review the corrected reapportionment to assure its compliance
(c)If the Supreme Court determines that the reapportion- with subsection(1)of this section and all law applicable
ment does not comply with subsection(1)of this section and thereto and may further correct the reapportionment if the
all law applicable thereto,the reapportionment shall be void. court considers correction to be necessary.
In its written opinion,the Supreme Court shall specify with
particularity wherein the reapportionment fails to comply. (f)The reapportionment[shall become operative on
The opinion shall further direct the Secretary of State to draft a December 15]becomes operative as described in subsec-
reapportionment of the Senators and Representatives in tion(6)of this section. ,
accordance with the provisions of subsection(1)of this section (q)Any reapportionment that becomes operative as pro-
and a l l law applicable thereto.The Supreme Court shall file its vided i n this section is a law of the state except for purposes of
order with the Secretary of State on or before September 15. initiative and referendum.[A reapportionment shall not be
The Secretary of State shall conduct a hearing on the reappor- operative before the date on which an appeal maybe taken
donment at which the public may submit evidence,views and therefrom or before the date specified in this section,
argument.The Secretary of State shall cause a transcription of whichever is later.]
the hearing to be prepared which,with the evidence,shall
become part of the record.The Secretary of State shall file the (5)Notwithstanding section18,Article I of this Constitution,
corrected reapportionment with the Supreme Court on or after the convening of the next regular leg islative session
before November 1 ofthe same year. following the reapportionment,a Senatorwhose term contin-
ues through that tlegislative session is subject to recall by the
(d)On or before November 15,the Supreme Court shall electors ofthe district to which the Senator is assigned and not
review the corrected reapportionment to assure its compliance bythe electors ofthe district existing before the latest reappor-
with subsection(1)ofthis section and all lawapplicable tionment.The number of signatures required on the recall
thereto and mayfurther correct the reapportionment lithe petition is 15 percent ofthe total votes castforall candidates
court considers correction to be necessary. for Governor atthe most recent election atwhich a candidate
(e)Thecorrected reapportionment lshal lbecomeoperative for Governorwas elected to a full term inthetwo representa-
upon November 151 becomes operative as described in tive districts comprising the senatorial district to which the
subsection(6)of this section. Senator was assigned.
0 This subsection governs enactment,judicial review and Mile)Except as provided in paragraph(b)of this
correction of a reapportionment if the Legislative Assembly subsection,a reapportionment made under this section
fails to enact any reapportionment by July l oftheyearofthe becomes operative on the second Monday in January
regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following an of the next odd-numbered year after the applicable
enu meration of the in he bitants by the United States deadline for making a final reapportionment under this
Government. section.
(b)For purposes of electing Senators and (a)The office of a Senator or Representative convicted of a
Representatives to the next term of office that eom- felony during the term to which the Senator or Representative
mences after the applicable deadline for making a final was elected or appointed shall become vacant on the date the
reapportionment under this section,a reapportionment Senator or Representative is convicted.
made under this section becomes operative on (b)A person elected to the office of Senator of
January 1 of the calendar year next following the appli- Re(b)A person and convicted of a felony during the period
cable deadline for making a final reapportionment beginning on the date of the election and ending on the first
under this section. - day of the term of office to which the person was elected shall
Sec.3.(1)The senators and representatives shall be chosen be ineligible to take office and the office shall become vacant
by the electors of the respective counties or districts or on the first day of the next term of off ice.
subdistricts within a county or district into which the state may (6)Subject to subsection(4)of this section,a person who is
from time to time be divided by law. - - ineligible to be a Senator or Representative under subsection
(2)la)If a vacancy occurs in the office of senator or repre- (3)of this section may:
sentative from anycounty or district or subdistrict[shall occur, (al BeaSenatoror,Representative after the expiration of the
such],the vacancy shall be filled as may be provided by law. term of office during which the person is ineligible;and
Ibl Except.as provided in paragraph(el of this (b)Be a candidate for the office of Senator or Representative
subseetion,aperson who is appointed to fillavacancy in the P
office of senator or representative[shall have been]must be prior to the expiration of the term of office during which the
an inhabitant of the districtthe person is appointed to person is ineligible. _
represent for at least one year next preceding the date of the (7)(a)INo person shale-Except as provided in paragraph
appointment.[However] (b)of this subsection,a person may not be a Senator or
(c)For purposes of an appointment occurring during the Representative[who]if the person at all times during the
period beginning on January l of the year[nextfollowing the term of office of the person as a Senator or Representative is
operative date of an apportionment]a reapportionment not an inhabitant of the district from which the Senator or
becomes operative under section 6 of this Article,the person Representative may be chosen or which the Senator or
must have been an in habitant of the district for one year next Representative has been appointed to represent.A person
preceding the date of the appointment orfrom January l of the [shall]l does not lose status as an inhabitant of a district if the
year[following]the reapportionment becomes operative to person is absent from the district for purposes of business of
the date of the appointment,whichever is less.. , the legislative Assembly. -
Sec.S.(1)(al[No person shall).Except as provided in (b)Following the[operative date of an]applicable dead.
paragraph(b)of this subsection,a.person may not be a line for making afinal apportionment under section 6 of this
Senator or Representative[who]if the person at the time of Article,.until the expiration of the term of office of the person,
election: a person may be an inhabitant of any district
(A)Is not a citiien of the United States;[noranyone who] PARAGRAPH 2.The amendment proposed by this
and - resolution shall be submitted to the people for their
approval or rejection at the next regular general
18)Has not been for one year next preceding the election an election held throughout this state.-
inhabitant of the district from which the Senator or Note:Boldfaced type indicates new language;
Representative maybe chosen.]Howeverl [brackets and
italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
(b)For purposes of the general election next following the
[operative date of an]applicable deadline for making a. -
finalapportionmentundersec tion 6 of this Article,the person - -
musthavebeenaninhabitantofthedistrictfromJanuary lof
the year following the applicable deadline for making the -
final reapportionment to the date of the election.
(2)Senators and Representatives shall be at least twenty one
years of age.
(3)[No person shall]A person may not be a Senator or
Representative[who]if the person has been convicted of a
felony during: - --
(a)The term of office of the person as a Senator or
Representative;or -
(b)The period beginning on the date of the election atwhich
the person was elected to the office of Senator or
Representative and ending on the first day of the term of office
to which the person was elected.
(4)[No person is]A person is not eligible to be elected as a
Senatoror Representative if that person has been convicted of _
a felony and has not completed the sentence received for the
conviction priorto the date that person would take office if - -
elected.As used in this subsection,"sentence received forthe
conviction"includes a term of imprisonment,any period of
probation or post.-Prison supervision and payment of mone-
tary obligation imposed as all or part of a sentence.
(5)Notwithstanding sections 11 and 15,Article IV of this -
Constitution:
MEAN" NMI
The Oregon Constitution requires the adjustment of the
legislative district boundaries for the offices of state Senator
and state Representative every 10 years after the United States -
censusistaken.This process is known as redistricting or
reapportionment.
This measure amends the Oregon Constitution to change -
thedatethattheredistrictingplanfirstapplies,or becomes -
operative.
Currently,the constitution requiresthe Legislative Assembly
to adopt a redistricting plan by July 1 of the year following the
census Ian odd-numbered year).If the legislature does not
adopt plan,the Secretary of State must fi le a redistricting plan
with the Oregon Supreme Court by August 15 of the same year.
The constitution allows for legal chaIre nges to any redistricting
plan and requires that a plan be operative no later than -
December l5of the same year.
Since the redistricting plan goes into operation during _
legislative terms of office,this means that incumbent members
of the legislature must be assigned to represent the new
legislative districts for the remainder of their terms.State
Representatives may represent an assigned district for more
than one year.State Senators may represent an assigned,
district for more than two years.
This measure changes the date thatthe new redistricting
plan becomes operative to the first day of the next regular
legislative session that occurs after the plan is developed.
Therefore,most members of the legislature could continue to
represent the districts from which theywere elected or
appointed until the end of theirterms.Some state Senators
would have to be assigned to a new district for the final two -
years of theirterrn of office.
However,the measure also provides thatthe new legislative
districts would apply for purposes of nominating and electing
members of the legislature at the primary and general elections
in the even-numbered year after the final redistricting plan was -
developed.
Therefore,this measure allows the new legislative districts
to apply for purposes of nominating and electing candidates
from the new legislative districts,but does not require most
incumbent members of the legislature to be assigned to and
- represent new legislative districts that are different from the
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districtsfrom which they were elected or appointed. - -
!This impartialstatementexplaining the measure was provided by the
2007Legislatured _
3 � •4 Ballot Measure Measure 55 addresses a longstanding problem that -
faces Oregon every ten years when it does redistricting.The
process for redistricting is contained in the Oregon. -
Constitution.
"Redistricting"ch a ngesthe lines of Oregon's legislative
districts every ten years,based on the results of the U.S.
Census,in an effort to make each district equal inpopuIation. -
Sometimes,when the new redistricting plan goes into effect,
a district's boundaries are redrawn in away that includes - r
the homes of more than one elected State Senatonor
Representative.As a result,some districts have more than -
.. one elected legislatorand some districts.have none. -
When this occurs,one of those Senators or Representatives is -
thentemporarilyassignedtoreprpsentadifferentdistrict.
This means some legislators are assigned to represent districts
they do not live in and voters that did not elect them.In late - t -
2001,after the last redistricting,several Senators and. for unofficial election
Representatives were assigned to represent districts that did
not overlap at all with the districts in which they were elected. result$? p
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For example,one Representative elected in an urban district,in- II,,,� A
the Willamette Valley was assigned to represent a rural district on November 4th visit:
in Central Oregon.
Voters should be represented by the people they elect.Each www.oregonvotes.org .
legislative district has distinct characteristics and interests.
Voters in every deserve a legislator who understands
the issues unique to that district.
Ballot Measure 55 corrects this problem by maintaining the old -
districtsinmostcaseswhileestablishingthenewdistrictsfor'
nomination and election purposes.This will give voters more
consistency in their representation during the redistricting i.
process.
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We urge your support for Ballot Measure 55. _
Committee Members: Appointed by; 'eT-
SenatorGinnyBurdick President of the Senate rz
Representative Phil Barnhart - Speaker of the House
Representative Vicki Berger Speaker of the House
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the
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legislative argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to
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140 use Joint Resolution 15—Referred to the Electorate of Oregon by the 2007 Legislative Assembly to be voted on at the
General Election,November 4,2008.
Result of"yes"vote Summary
"Yes"vote provides that majority of voters voting in Mayan Current law requires that 50 percent of voters participate in an
November elections may pass local property tax measure to election(except general elections in even-numbered years),in
fund.schools,police,local services_ orderto pass local property tax measures to raise money for
schools,police,libraries,parks or other local government's
services.This means that non-votes have the effect of a"no"
Result of"no"vote vote where less than 50 percent of qualified voters participate.
All other elections are determined by a majority.of those who
"No"vote retains current law where non-votes have effect of vote,with no voter turnout requirements.This measure
"no"vote in certain local elections where less than 50 percent eliminates thevoter turnout requirement for local property tax
of voters participate. elections held in May and November.As a result,for such
elections,measures to raise money for schools,police,
libraries,parks or other local government services become
law when approved by a majority of those voting.
Estimate of financial impact
There is no directfinancial effect on state or local government
expenditures or revenue.
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Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State Under current law,local governments may ask voters to
of Oregon:- approve certain local property tax measuresto raise moneyto
helpfund local government services,such as education,jails,
PARAGRAPH 1 The Constitution of the State of Oregon is and
amended by creating a new section 11k to be added to and police k voters to approve sparks.Local levies to paI for
made a part of Article Xl,such section to read: also askrotets,sappas buskin nwschools, to pay for
capital projects,such as building new schools,roads,libraries,
SECTION 11 It.Notwithstanding subsection(8)of parks and other public facilities.
section 11 of this Articie,subsection(8)of section 11 Currently,the Oregon Constitution requires that at least
of this Article does not apply to any measure voted on 50 percent of qualified voters must vote,and a majority of
in an election held in May or November of any year. those voters must approve the measure,in order to pass a local
PARAGRAPH 2 The amendment proposed by this property tax.measure.The only exception to the 50 percent
resolution shall be submitted to the people for their turnout requirement is for November elections held in
approval or rejection at the next regular general even-numbered pears.
election held throughout this state. - Under the 50 percent voter turnout requirement,often
Note:Boldfacedtype indicates new language;[bracketsand referred to as a"double majority"requirement,non-votes
italic]type indicates deletions or comments have the effectof a"no"vote if less than 50 percent of qualified
' voters participate in the election.An example demonstrates
how current law works.Assume:
Number of qualified voters in jurisdiction:1,000,000
Voters who voted;499;999 -
"Yes"vote:499,999(100%of those who voted)
"No"vote:0
Voters who did not vote:500,001
Result:Measure fails;non-votes have effect of"no"vote
The voter turnout requirement only applies to certain local
.property tax measures,such as"local option"taxes,serial
levies and bond levies.All other local and state ballot measures
are passed if approved by a majority of those who vote,with
no voter turnout requirement.
Asa result of the voterturnout requirement,many local
property tax measures that were approved in past elections by _
a majority of those voting nonetheless failed,because the
voter turnout requirement was not met...
This measure eliminates the voter turnout requirements for
property tax elections held in May and November,but keeps'
the voter turnout requirementfor elections held at any other
time.As a result,for May and November elections,local
property tax measures become law when approved by a
majority of those voting.
(This impartial statement explaining the measure was provided by the
2007 Legislature.)
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Ballot Measure 56 restores fairness to Oregon's elections. MAKE EVERY VOTE COUNT
Elections should be decided by a majority of voters.While this STOP NON-VOTERS FROM SILENCING YOUR VOICE
mayseem like the most basic tenet of our democracy,it is not
always the case in Oregon. Join Oregon's:Educators in Voting Yes on Measure 56
Since 1996,thousands of Oregonians have had their votes For years,Oregonians who opted to sit out an election have
thrown out by the undemocratic double majority law.Parents been determining the outcome of local elections.This is
supporting schools,fire fighters who need a new engine, fundamentally unfair.And it's time for a change.
sheriffs who need more resources to fight meth,veterans,
libraries,and community colleges have all been stung by the
Oregon voters who take the time to make their voice heard
double majority—even though a majority of voters supported shouldn't be silenced by"no-shows."The current system of
their cause. counting"no-shows"is not only unfair,it's outdated-with
Oregon's vote-by-mail system,there is no excuse not to
In May 2006,Tillamook County lost valuable dollars for veteran Basta ballot-
servicesdespitethefactthattheyesvotesexceededtheno
votes almosttwotoone.I n May 2005,the Lower McKay Fire We shouldn't continue to let non voters cancel out the votes of
District had a levy fail due to dou ble majority because 7 people. those who care enough about our local communities to cast
did not vote. - bal lot.That's not democracy i n action Restore democracy in
Oregon-Vote Yes on Measure 56.
When the double majority law was enacted,supporters argued
that local bond campaigns could"sneak"by the voters by Oregon educators work hard every day to inspire young minds
holding an election at an unusual time.Today in every bond or and help create good citizens.We encourage students to make
levy election each voter receives aballot envelope clearly theirvoice heard and we would never punish a student if their
marked"Contains vote on proposed tax increase."Voters who classmates chose to sit it out.Oregon's outdated voting
do not participate in these elections should not be allowed to system sets a bad example for our kids.
determine the outcome. Please join the 48,000 teachers,school employees and
The Legislature has developed a balanced plan that is community college faculty of the Oregon Education
supported by Democrats and Republicans to exempt all Association in voting Yes on Ballot Measure 56.
primary and general,elections from this rule.This compromise MAKE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS
approach still leavesthe double majority in place for those
elections in March and September which typically have lower Vote Yes on 56
participation. -
lThisinforma[ion furnished by Larry Wolf,President,Oregon Education'
The fact remains that the law as it stands is undemocratic,and association.)
it gives undue power to those who do not pa rtici pate in our This space purchased for 5500 in accordance with ORS 257.255.
democracy.Our solution presents a moderate midd le ground The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an andorsementby
which.gives power back to those who take the time to vote. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
Committee Members: Appointed by:
Senator Richard Devlin President of the Senate
Representative Vicki Berger - Speaker of the House Oregon PTA Urges You to Vote YES on Measure 56
Representative Dave Hunt Speaker of the House Let's Set a Good Example for Our Kids
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the As parents who are involved in the education of 6u children,
legislative argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to we make great efforts to teach our kids about basic ideas like
ORS 257.245.) fairness,honesty,and the importance of participating in our
local cc mu nities.These are the fou ndations of healthy
communities,and they're the building blocks of a successful -
democracy.
That's Why Measure 56 is So Important-Right now,
Oregon law is setting a terrible example for our children.The
"double majority"requirement means that people who don't
care enough to participate in their communities by voting are
given the same vote as the people who care enough to vote. ,
That's teaching our kids that when they get to voting age,they
don't even need to bother to vote.If they stay home and never
bother to even open their ballot,they'll still get counted as a
No vote.
If You Want to Have a Voice,You Have to Show Up. -
Measure 56 will set things right again by showing our kids that
voting is one of the most important th ings they can do to help
their communities and neighborhoods.
I n order to show our ch ildren the value of participating in
their communities,we need to set a good example by passing
Measure 56,which restores the basic principle that we
shouldn't reward no-shows.
Vote YES on Measure 56.
It Just Makes Sense:
!This information fumishedbyAnita Olsen,Oregon PTA.) fully,not convince them that voting doesn't matter.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Vote YES for Fairness.
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by Vote YES on Measure 56.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. - - - Stand for Children
NSINHE (This information furnished by Jonah Edelman,Stand for Children.)
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Oregon Fire Fighters Believe in Fairness. The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
Join Us in Voting Yes on Measure 56. the State of Oregon,nordoes thestate warramthe accuracyortruth of
any statement made in the argument..
Oregon's f re fig hters.believe that you should have the right to ..
vote on the issues that affect your community,and that when u
you vote,your voice sh o uld be counted. _ g. .
But as it currently stands,in ma ny Iota I elections someone who The Oregon Council of Polies Associations
doesn't even cast a ballot can cancel out your vote—without Supports Measure 56
even lifting a finger.The"double majority"requirement means The Oregon Council of Police Associations,representing
that non-voters can squash you r voice by simply not even county and city public safety officers including city police,
showing up. sheriff deputies and community corrections officers,as well as
Measure 56 will set things right parole and probation officers,urges you to vote"yes"on -
Ballot Measure 56.
We believe it's high time your vote be counted fully in every -
election.Measure 56 will restore the basic democratic principle Measure 55 will make sure voters get a say on public
that elections are decided by those who show up,not by safety issues that matter to them.
non-voters. - Measure 56 outs the Dower of the vote back in the hands of
As fire fighters,we give our all everyday.We don't have the - vvotrs,by amending the current unfair double-majority
option of not showing up.when we're needed.Its time for - _ requirement,which allows people who don't casttheir ballots
Oregon's election system to stop rewarding no-shows at the to still count as much as voters who do make the effort to
ballot by giving them the power to overrule the voices of participate. _
voters. The current system is unfair.It is simply not fair that certain
Vote YES on Measure 56 local elections count people who don't bother to vote as"no"
Because Voting Matters. votes,giving non-voters as much say about fu nding local
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council public safety.efforts—like fighting meth abuse and identity.
9 g theft—as people who care enough about their communities to
Thisinformation furnished Kelly Bach,Oregon State Fire Fighters fill out and send in their ballots.Oregonians who choose to
( -
ThIsi f) - vote should.have the say,not those who decide not to
participate.
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Thoprinting of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by Measure 56 preserves basic democracy.Under
the State of Oregon,nor does thestate warrant the accuracy or truth of Measu re 56;a majority of voters will still have to approve local
any'statement made in the argument. measures before they become law—as it should be.But
non-voters will no longer have the power to block the wi 11 of
the majority. -
Join Stand for Children in Standing or Fairness Join us in restoring fairness to our elections..
n9 Vote"yes"on Measure 56.
And Say YES to Measure 55 The Oregon Council of Police Associations
Right now,you're participating in one of the most vital -
processesOregonianshaveformakinganimpactintheir (This information furnished by Bill Cornell,Board Member,Lane Co., -
communities.By us ng the Voters'Pam ph let to research the Oregon Council of Police Associations.)
issues,and then casting your be lot before Election Day,you're This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257.255.
actively making your voice heard. The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
But rig ht now,the re's someone who isn't maki ng any of that any statement made in the argument.
effort.They may not even look at their ballot;and they won't
bother filling-it out and send i ng it in.And in certain local
elect ions,that person will cancel out your vote.
Measure 56 will amend Oregon's outdated rules on local It's not hard to vote in Oregon.We benefit from vote-by-mail
measures,which allow non-voters to have as much any and a two-week"Election Day."In fact,right now you are in the
as the people who vote. process of making your decisions and doing your duty to vote.
So why should we let someone that isn't going to vote have
It's common sense that elections should be decided by a more power the n you?
majority of those who vote.Measure 56 will restore that
fairness to local elections. - Support Measure 56 and make your vote count as it
should.
This fairness matters for kids and schools.Local communities
and schools deserve to be able to come up with local funding Right now in Oregon when certain types of levies go to the
solutions that meet their needs.And if a majority of voters ballot to fund things like schools,public safety and library
approves,those local solutions should become law.Ifa services,the people that don't vote can have a bigger impact on
majority disapproves,they shouldn't. _ the election than you do.if there isn't a high enough voter
turnout then these measures fail—regardless if everyone of
Non-voters shouldn't have the sole power to make decisions those who voted,voted yes.This isn't right.The people that
that affect the rest of the community,without even showing up. show up should count for something.
?�; ., Local elections should encourage our children to participate
Elections don't sneek up on anyone here in Oregon.You get of voters.
your ballot in the mail.No one is trying to slide an election Measure 56 will restore the basic democratic principle
behind your back to build safe schools for our kids or make that elections are decided by a majority of the people
sure we have enough jail beds to keep criminals off the streets. who elections
the majority o al the
that
allMay and November beret simple majority to decide elections in we teach our students every day.if you want to have a say,you
all May and November elections. have to voice your opinion and get involved. .
Elections should be about the will of the majority.It should bee The"double majority"is an outdated relic from majority of folks that care enough to fill out their ballot I ty" bygone era.
and mail it in,just like you are in the process of doing.The With Oregon's unique Vote By Mail system,there's simply no
elections results should never be held hostage to those that reason why registered voters can't participate.The ballot
just don't care enough to vote. comes directly to us,and we have two weeks to research the
issues and cast ourvotes
Oregon AFSCME Council 75(American Federation of State, Good ideas that support local communities shouldn't be
County and Municipal Employees)supports Measure 56 and . penalized by non-voters'apathy.
we hope that you will,too.Don't letthe people too lazyto vote
decide our priorities in this state. Please join the 11,000 members of the -
Vote Yesl on Measure 56. American Federation of Teachers-Oregon
- in
(This information furnished by Joe Baessler,Oregon AFSCME Council Voting YES on Ballot Measure 56.
75.)
(This information furnished by Mark Schwebke,PresidenbAmerican
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The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsementby
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
anystatement made in the argument The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy of truth'of
any statement made in the argument.
Oregon Business Association Says Yes to Measure 56
It's simple:Measure 56 will ensure,that measures approved by Join Governor KulongoskiIn Voting
the majority of participating voters pass.Under the current Yes Vote on Measure 56
double majority system,measures supported by a majority of STOP LETTING A NGSHOIN CANCEL YOUR VOTE.
voters are failing,which violates the basic principles of fairness Dear Oregon Voter:
and democracy.
It's time to support Measure 56. - 1 believe that voting is both a right and a responsibility.If you're
reading this,you probably do too.But Oregon's voting system
Measure 56 will make sure that voters'voices are heard.With is flawed.Currently,a no-show,someone who doesn't even
the double majority requirement,people who dontvote have bother to vote,cancels your vote and your voice.That's
just as much power as the people who care enough about their outrageous.It's unfair,it's bad policy and it doesn't make sense.
communities to cast a vote. That iswhy I'm asking you to vote Yes on Measure 56.
For our schools and communities,it's time to support Measure 56 will restore fairness in Oregon elections.It
Measure 56. will allow local communities to decide what is best for them
Oregon businesses urge you to Vote Yes on Measure 56. based on the will of the voters who take the timeto cast a
Ryan Deckert ballot.
Oregon Business Association You are taking the time to read the Voters'Pamphlet.
Julia Brim-Edwards You are concerned aboutthefuture of your community.
Oregon Business Association Board member
You vote in local elections because you care.
Nike,Inc. And your voice deserves to be heard.We can't continue to let
Marcy Eastham someone who doesn't bother to vote cancel out any"yes"vote
Regional Government Affairs Manager you cast on a measure important to the health of your local
Hewlett Packard Company community.Whether it's for police and fire protection,a new ..
school building or better libraries,the no-show wins—and the
(This information furnished by Ryan Deckert,Oregon Business Comm unity loses.
Association.) You have the right to make decisions about your community.
This space purchased for$5001n accordance with ORS 251.255. Let's end the flawed policy of letting people who don't even
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by show up interfere with the voting process.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. Let's bring back democracy in Oregon.Vote Yes on
Measure 56.
r Oregon faces ma ny future chat lenges:improving ou r roads,
ou r schools and ou r envi ronment.Let's make sure that every
The American Federation of Teachers-Oregon Says vote counts and every voice is heard.
YES to Measure 56 Vote Yes on Measure 56:It's the right thing to do for
Elections Should Be Decided By Those Who Vote your community.
Under the current system in Oregon,many important local Sincerely,
elections are decided not by the people who participate and Ted Kulongoski
vote,but instead by those who stay home and don't even -
bother.Oregon's outdated"double majority"rule means that Governor
people who don't vote can override the wishes of the majority
(This information furnished by Governor Ted Kulongoski.) Not only is this not fai r,but it also rewards apathy and
This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.2 55. non-participation.That's a formula that we cannot support.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by That's why we're asking you to vote yes on Measure 56.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. Elections are ouropportunity it pa estate in laws.
flies'
"consumer protection"when itcomes to new laws.
AINNIZINNSEEM Measure 56 is the kind of reform that will increase participation
and make local elections more fair. -
Join Us in Voting YES on Measure 56 Vote YES on Measure 56.
Because Your Vote is Your Voice Oregon Consumer League
The most basic principle in democracy is a simple one: -
Whoevergetsthemostvotes wins..It's an idea that even (This information furnishedbyJim Davis,Oregon ConsumerLeague.l
elementary school students understand—and it'swhy voting is This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255
one of the most important things citizens can do. Theprinting olthisargumentdoes notconsfituteanendorsementby
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Andyet,under the current system in certa i n lace l elections. any statement made in the argument.
no-shows count.That means people who don't even bother to -
vote can determine the outcome of an election.This crazy
system givespeople who don't care enough to vote as
much of a voice as the people who ca re enough a bout their Let's Return Basic Democratic Principles.
communities to cast their ballot. to Our Elections
That isn'tfair,and it's not the way our democracywas meant to Vote YES on Measure 56
work. -
Measure 56 will restore fairness to local elections by Measure 56 Restores Basic Fairness.
restoring the premise that elections are determined by Imagine:
those who vote–net by those who don4. Two weeks before Election Day,you receive your ballot i n the
When you vote in a local election,your vote should not be mail.You read this helpful Voters'Pamphlet,and you consult
disregarded si mply because others chose not to vote. people you trust for input o n how to vote.You even do research
Non-voters shouldn't be allowed so cancel out Your vote online because you want to make sure that you are fully
simply by not showi nano i nformed when you cast your vote.
In a democracy,your vote is you r voice.Measure 56 will Before Election Day,you fill out your be l lot and get it in to your
restore your voice and will prevent no-shows from county elections office,either by dropping it off or by simply
silencing the will of the people. sendi ng it through the mail.
We urge you to vote YES on Measure 56.Democracy You feel good knowing that you've participated in the voting -
shouldn't reward apathy but rather,it should honor the voices process.You've done everything you could to make your vote
of those who care enough about their communities to cou nt and make your voice has rd.
participate in the decisions about their future. Now imagine that across town,someone receives their ballot.
Please Vote YES on Measure 56. - and tosses it aside,letting junk mail and dust pile on top of it.
Oregon School Employees Association Perhaps they never even open it,On Election Day,they're
nowhere to be found.
(This information furnished by Marian Martin,President Oregon .Because of the state's"double majority"requirement,
School Employees Association.) that person--the one who never bothered to even open
This space purchased for$500,11n accordance with ORS 251.255. their ballot-just canceled out your vote.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsementby - -
the State ofOregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of How is that possibIs?U rider current law,people who don't vote
any statement made in the argument in local elections are cou nted as No votes.People who don't
even bother to fill out their ballot can cancel your vote.
Measure 56 restores the basic principle that if you want your
-- - - voice heard,you have to cast your vote.It's that simple.
Let Voters Decide! Vote YES on Measure 56.
Measure 56 Gives Power Back to Voters - -
_ Voting Matters.
The Oregon Consumer League was formed many years ago Oregon School Boards Association
with the goal of protecting Oregon consumers.We believe that
all consumers should get a fair shake.We also believe that full Craig Prewitt,OSBA President and Member,Phoenix-Talent
consumer protection requires vigilance and participation from School Board
average people. Annette Mattson,OSBA President-Elect and Member,David
Douglas School Board -
Butundercurrentlaw,vigilant citizens who take the time to Beth Gero6 OSBA Vice President and Member,Eugene School
vote aren't getting a fair shake in some elections.In fact,the .Board -
cardsarestackedagainstthemandinfavorofpeoplewho Scott B.Pillar,OSBA Secretary-Treasurer and Board Chairman,
don't even show up to vote! High Desert ESD
The"double majority"requirement means that local elections Jeff Sanders,OSBA Past-President and Member,Jefferson
aren't always decided by voters—they're decided by 509J School Board
non-voters.As strange as it sounds,in many elections,people (This information furnished by Michael Novak,Voting Matters.)
who don't vote have more power over elections than the
who do vote. This apace purchased for tdoe in accordance with ORS 2nt by .
people The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
E' anystatement made in live argument
!This information furnished by Bobbie Regan,Director,Portland Public
School Board.)
Elections Should Be About Fairness. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Join the 225,000 members of the Oregon AFL-CIO in The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
Voting YES on Measure 56. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
The working men and women of the Oregon AFL-CIO know that any statement made in the argument
our votes are the most effective way we can all participate in
our state and our comet unities.The basic act of filling out and
casting a be Iat is supposed to ensure that our voices are heard NNINNINESENIUM
n the issues that affect us most. Voting Matters.
But right now.loopholes in the! w allow those who don't even The League Of Women Voters Says
bother to vote to have more of a say in an election than the Vote YES on Measure 56.
people who take the time to carefully look at the issues and cast Your Voice Depends on it.
ballot. Measure 56 is About Basic DemoeracyiVoting is one of
Something needs to change.That's why we're voting the most important and basic things Oregon citizens can do to
YES on Measure 56. - improve their communities.Our state and our nation are built
on the notion that the laws and policies that govern us have the
Measure 56 will: on
of a majority of voters.That's why it's so important to
Stop non-voters from canceling out the votes of the people make your voice heard.
who care enough abouttheir communities to cast a ballot. But under current Oregon law,people who don't vote in some
Currently,elections can be decided by people who don't local elections have the same power to make decisions as the
.even show up to vote. people who do vote.That means that your vote can be
Restore the basic democratic principle that you must vote to canceled by someone who never even bothered to cast a ballot.
have your voice heard.Measure 56will put local election Measure 56 is About Fairness and Common Sense.This
decisions back into the hands of local voters. measure says that voters have the ultimate say in elections.
Encourage more voters to cast their ballots.The current That's a simple concept,and it's simple fairness.if you want
system gives non-voters more power than voters —that's not your vote to count,you have to make the effort to cast your
Lair and it's not democratic ballot.
Measure 56 is about restoring basic Measure 56 Encourages Participation.Democracy
fairngss and democracy. depends on participation,and successful communities depend
That's something we can all agree on. on an engaged and active citizenry.Measure 56 encourages
participation by requiring people to vote in order to have their
Please join the working men and women of the Oregon voices heard.
AFL-CIO in voting YES on Measure 56.
Oregon AFL-CIO Vote for Fairness.
Vote YES on Measure 56.
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Don't Let Non-Voters Cancel Your Vote. '
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Vote YES on Measure 56. Human Services Coalition of Oregon Says
Common sense dictates that elections should be decided by "Yes"to Measure 56
majority of voters.And yet,Oregon's"double majority". Dear Voter,
requirement means that local measures are frequently shot
down if voter turnout is under 50 percent even if they're The Human Services Coalition of Oregon is made up of
supported by a wide majority of voters,That is simply not fair. organizations and individuals whose mission is to educate
and advocate to lawmakers on behalf of the most vulnerable
Measure 56 puts the democracy back in local elections.. Oregonians,including seniors,children,people with disabili-
Now that Oregon votes by mail and ballots are delivered right ties and low-income residents.We believe in vigorous public
. to our homes,the"double majority"requirement is outdated. debate and participation by voters.
If there's an election,a ballot is sent to you.Elections shouldn't We support Measure 56.
be decided by the people who can't even be bothered to fill out Measure 56 will return power to Oregon voters.It will mean
their ballots and send them in. that Oregonians who participate in elections will be the ones to
Under Measure 56 all elections will still have to be won by a decide on local funding measures that support vital public
maiority of voters.And Measure 56 ensures that non-voters services for children,seniors,and all citizens.
aren't canceling out the ballots of voters. Measure 56 is fair.
Measure 56 wi l l mea n that all elections are governed by the Unlike the current system,Measure 56 is fair to Oregon voters.
same simple rules.That's fair,and it's basic democracy. Measure 56 means that voters who choose to participate have
their say in elections.
Please join me in voting YES on Measure 56.
Measure 56 is democratic.
Bobbie Regan,Director,Portland Public School Board It's not fair to give non-voters the power to decide an election.
That's why we need Measure 56 to ensure that the voices-of
voters who cast their be l lots are heard.
i
Measure 56 Means Accountability to the People. participate.That's unfair.
Under Measure 56,A majority of voters-50 percent plus As educators,we don't reward students for being absent.We
one—will still have to approve measures in order for don't let students who fail to participate cancel out the rights of
them to become law.But,unlike the current system, those students who do.Every daywe instill in our kids the
no-shows will no longer be counted as voters. importance of our great democracy yet Oregon's own voting
Measure 56 is fair,democratic and the right thing to do. system is inherently undemocratic.
Please vote"Yes"on Measure 56. k's time for a change.Oregonians should support
Measure 56 because it restoresthe rule of one person,one
Human Services Coalition of Oregon. vote.Our kids shouldn't haveto suffer because voters sit out
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known and have our needs met.Elections also provide commu-
nity members with a direct way to influence.public policy by
voting for or against measures that are placedon the ballot.
Successful democracies thrive when people participate,but A Simple.Answer to a Simple Problem-
currentOregonlawactuallygivespeoplewhodon't participate Vote Yes on Measure 56
as much of a voice as the people who vote.Measure 56 will The 51,000 Oregon members of the Service Employees
give power back to voters. - International Union believe that voting is the most basic .
Right now,non-voters can cancel outthe voices of voters in and important thing you can do as a citizen.We value our
certain local elections,due to the outdated"double majority" opportunity to have our say about the many important issues
rule.Even if a local measure has overwhelming support among in every election that can affect our lives.That's whywe are
voters,non-voters can overrule them simply by not showing supporting Ballot Measure 56..
up.Time and again this has caused critical needs in rural There are a lot of complicated issues on the ballot this year,but
Oregon to go unmet In these hard times all voters-and Measure 56 isn't one of them.It's a simple solution to a simple
especially r r I gonians need the power to takecareof problem that makes our elections fair for everyone.
ourcommunities -
Oregonelectionsshouldempowerpeopleand de idedb: a aj ray of th provide that voelections are
encourage participation.That's why we're voting decided le a majority of the voters who vote.
YES on Measure 56. timeorple make fairness:effort to getco me who don't as those
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time or make the effort to vote get counted the same as those
At Rural Organizing Project,we're dedicated to organizing of us who do our civic duty and vote.
community members in all 36 counties in Oregon to participate • It simply makes sense:Someone who does not bother to
in the political process.We know that healthy participation in vote should not-cancel out the vote of someonewho does._
local communities is what makes our democracy strong. • It's a simple democratic principle:You have to participate in
Let's reward that participation,not punish those who
elections in order to have your voice heard.
take the time to show up. Vote Ye;on Measure 56-A Simple Solution We Can All
Vote YES on Measure 56. 1 Support. -
SEIU Local 503
Rural Organizing Project '.
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any Statement made in the argument. any statement made in the argument.
Help Kids and Our Local Schools Elections Are About Accountability and Participation
Vote Yes on Measure 56 Vote YES on Measure 56
Oregon communities support giving our students the help they As the Treasurer of the State of Oregon,it's my duty to manage
need by voting to provide our schools with new textbooks, the state's finances prudently and responsibly.In every way
smaller class sizes;teacher trai ning and other basic essentials possible,we run my off ice like a business,striving to save
to give ourchildren a quality education. taxpayers'money and maximize the state's return on
But Oregon's current voting system doesn't work.Its outdated investments.
and unfairto local communities.Even if a local school measure But protecting the state's finances isn'tjustthe job of the
is supported bythe majority of voterswho take the time to cast Treasurer—Oregon voters also share much of the
.;r aballot,it can still fail just because some voters chose not to
-responsibility.Voters are frequently asked to make financial Oregon Consumer League
decisions about helping their communities,such as funding Oregon Council of Police Associations
neighborhood schools and public safety.The most direct and Oregon Education Association
effective way to make sure that local decisions are supported is Oregon League of Conservation Voters
by a majority of those who vote.It is simple:measures that Oregon Wild•Oregon Natural Resources Council ACTION
have a majority of support should pass;those that don't should Oregon Nurses Association
fail. Oregon PTA•Stand for Children.
But under an outdated Oregon law,people who don't Oregon School Boards Association
even show up to vote in certain local elections are given Oregon School Employees Association
just as much power as the people who care enough to Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
cast their ballots. _ Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Oregon State Police Officers Association
In no other field—business,charities,your local neighborhood Parkinson's Resources of Oregon
association—are people who choose notto participate given Portland Jobs with Justice
more of a voice than the people who show up.But in certain PSU Chapter-American Association-of University Professbrs
local elections,Oregon law allows no-shows to be counted as Representative Diane Rosenbaum
"No"votes.and thevcan cancel outthe voice of the iti en - Rural Organizing Project
who cast their ballot SEIU Local 49•SEIU Local 503•SEIU Oregon State Council
That Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson•Senator Suzanne Bonamici
accountability.the basic principles of fairness,democracy,and Senator Mark Hass•Senator Richard Devlin
accountabiliry. Senator Rod Monroe
Measure 56 will return fairness to local elections, State Treasurer Randall Edwards .
and will ensure that measures that have a majority of Tax Fairness Oregon r Working Families Party of Oregon
support-50 percent plus 1—are enacted.
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by The current Double Majority Law is unfair.This law
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant he accuracy or truth of gives greater consideration to non-voters than voters
any statement made in the argument who turn in their ballots.The Double Majority law
encourages voter apathy.
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The law requiring a double majority needs revision.
SUPPORT Measure 56 The double majority lawwas instituted before mail-in ballots
Because it restores fairness and democracy became the way of voting in Oregon.Mail-in ballots assure that
to local elections all registered voters receive a bailotfor each election.When
-Here are just some of the groups who support Measure 56: appropriate,each mail-in ballot has"potential tax increase"
printed on the outside envelope,assuring that electors are
Oregon.AFSCME Council 75 made aware when an issue affecting their taxes is to be
American Federation of Teachers Oregon decided. +:
American Association of University Women of Oregon
Anita Olsen,President Oregon PTA Local governments,in order to meet community needs and for
Association of Oregon Corrections Employees - efficient operation,need the answers to community questions
Basic Rights.Oregon more frequently than every two years.Ballot Measure 56
Bobbie Regan,Director Portland Public School Board provides the solution. -
ChrisWagenet,hig h school math teacher, Protect your right as an active voter to make decisions about
Central Point,Oregon your community's future.
Community Action Partnership of Oregon
Community Alliance of Tenants Pleasejoin Mayors and city leaders from throughout Oregon,
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators urban and rural,Democrat and Republican and vote YES on
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Ballot Measure 56.
Elders in Action Commission•United Seniors of Oregon City leaders who support Ballot Measure 56:
Eugene-Springfiefd Solidarity Network/Jobs with Justice
Frederick Olson,Co-Chair,Advocacy Coalition of Seniors Rob Drake,Mayor of Beaverton
and People with Disabilities Jim Wright,Council President,City of Damascus
Governor Ted Kulongoski Gary Williams,Mayor of Cottage Grove
Hewlett Packard Company Cheryl Young,Mayor of Columbia City
Human Services Coalition of Oregon(HSCOi Jim Fairchild,Mayor of Dallas -
Larry Wolf,President Oregon Education Association James L.White,Mayor of Depoe Bay
League of Women Voters of Oregon Robert J.Austin,Mayor of Estacada
Maureen Barnhart,middle school math and science teacher, Richard C.Kidd,Mayor of Forest Grove
Hillsboro School District iJ Shanti Platt,Mayor of Gervais -
Multnomah County Democrats John McArdle,Mayor of Independence
Northwest Oregon Labor Council,AFL-CIO Lori Hollingsworth,Mayor of Lincoln City
ONE Voice for Child Care Jim Bernard,Mayor of Milwaukee
Oregon AFL-CIO John Oberst,Mayor of Monmouth
.Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans r Save Oregon Seniors Shirley Kalkhoven,Mayor of Nehalem
Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Cheri Olson,Mayor of North Plains
Oregon Business Association Donald E.Hampton,Mayor of Oakridge
=Rum: IMMI, 1 :00MU
Tom Potter,Mayor of Portland
Janet Taylor,Mayor of Salem "
Norm King,Mayor of West Linn Voters have affirmed the majority-rule three times.
Charlotte Lahan,Mayor of Wilsonville - So why are politicians forcing a fourth vote?Taxes taxes,taxes)
(This information furnished by Marc Miller,City Leaders of Oregon PAC.) Measure 56 disregards independent voters-
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. During prima ry elections independent voters have fewer
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the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of as much as 50%from the genera l election,Measure 56 wou I
any statement made in the argument. 'make it assier to pass new taxes in primary elections when
independent voters and others are not participating.
Measure 56 makes raising taxes 4 times easier-
"- - -" - Measu re 56 could scrap the majority-turnout rule for four
The Oregon Library Association elections during a normal two-year election cycle.Imagine new
urges"yes-on Measure 56. property taxes being proposed every six months with no vo ter
• Between 1997 and 2006,of the 107 library tax measures participation protection. _
placed on the ballot only 50%passed although 68%had a Measure 56 would repeat government abuses of the
majority of"yes".votes.Seventeen communities did not past.- _
get the library services the majority of their voters desired. In the old days,taxpayers complained of having to reject the
• I n the 2006 Primary,all four 000%)of the library measures same tax over a nd over again.The majority-turnout ru Is helped
failed,even though.the"yes"vote in those communities stop th is abuse.Measure 56 weakens these voter participation
ranged from 56%-63%.Two of the jurisdictions had 49% protections and makes it easier for government to flood
voter turnout,one had 47%to rnoutandthe other 39%. taxpayers with an end less stream of tax elections at odd times
In the packed General Election in November 2006,seven during the yea r.
library measures passed and six failed. - Vote No on Measure 56 '
• .People who don't vote have just as much of a say as the Don't disregard independent voters
people who care enough about their communities to cast Don't make raising taxes fourtimes as easier
their ballot.It isn't fair that people who don @take the time Don't repeat the government abuses of the past..
or effort to vote can cancel out the vote of someone who
does. - - Keep an eye on politicians,
visit
• Placing a library levy on the ballot is a cost to library - OregonWaichdog.corrl
districts or counties or cities;repeating elections which for daily Oregon political news and tax updates
failed due to double majority provisions uses valuable .
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any statement made in the argument.
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The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsementby
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of, -- - - - -
anystatementmade in the argument. Huge Tax Increases Passed by Only 10 Percent of Voters
Howdemocraticis ittoallow huge,multi-million dollar
property tax i ncreases to be passed by only 10 percent of the
voters;saddling every homeownerwith huge tax increases
,. that 90 percent of the voters did not support?
That's the issue the Double.Majority was designed to address.
Those opposed to the Double Majority often make the
argument that only those who botherto vote should decide an
issue.That logical sounding statement is really a red herring.
The real issue is majority rule.Majority rule is the foundation of
the American electoral system.
Before the Double Majority,we had tyranny by a small activist
minority.Here's why:
Currently,there are four election dates every'year;one in
March,May,September,and November.
Voter turnout in General Elections,which are held in November
of even numbered years,is usually well above 60 percent.
Turnout for regular May primaries,is typically less than
40 percent and is heavily slanted towards the parry with the
"hottest"primary races.
Turnout in the other six election dates is commonly in the
15-20 percent range. -
Before the Double Majority,governments liked to put their
unpopular tax increases on the ballot in those other six
",',' elect ions.They needed low voter turnout to win.
Before the Double Majority,people wondered how all those
new taxes were passing when no one they knew voted for - -
them.Truth is,almbst noone did.With eighteen percentvoter Measure 561s.Pure Deception
turnout,it only takes nine percent of the voters,plus one,fora There is no way a round saying th is.Two years ago,Democrats
small minority to pass a tax increase on everyone else. took control of the state legislature for the first time in nearly
Ninety-one percent didn't vote for the tax,but still it passed. two decades.Since then,it has been shocking to observe their
The Double Majority ended politicians'sneaky strategyfor utter disdain for the will of the voters and their willingness to
passing tax increases that most taxpayers did not support. manipulate public opinion.Please let me explain.
Measure 56 takes us back to the un-American practice of For decades,the official ballot titles for Oregon ballot measures
- allowing huge tax increases passed by only 10 percent of the have been written by a neutral parry or have been subjectto
voters. review by the Oregon Supreme Court.This system has
safeguarded against inaccurate,biased or deceptive ballot
Please vote-No.- titles. "
IN'(This information furnishedby Russ Walker,FreedomWOrks). Asa matter of principle,voters should be able to trust that the
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. official descriptions ofthe measures they vote on are accurate
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by and unbiased.That definitely is not the case with Measure 56.
the State bfOregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of The ballot title for Measure 56 was not re pared aneutral
any statement made in the argument p p y
party.It was not reviewed by the Supreme Court.It literally was
MINNIONENEEM crafted by opponents of the Double Majority to deceive voters.
Democrat legislators placed Measure 56's deceptive ballot title
Measure 56 Effectively Repeals the Double Majority
in a special bill and exempted itfrom court review.
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With Measure 56,the political establishment is trying to fool
Three times now,Oregon voters have approved the Double you with ballot language intentionally designed to make
Majority and locked it into the Oregon Constitution.Oregon's supporters of the Double Majority vote to get rid of the Double
political.establishment is nonetheless still trying to get rid of it. - Majority.This is the most cynical and dishonest thing l have.
Measure 56 is ourfourth vote on this issue and this time,in an ever seen out of the state legislature,
act of pure deception,the legislature has let opponents of the The Double Majority is simply a voter quorum law.It says
Double Majority write the measure's official ballot title. governments can't pass huge tax increases in small,special
Before the Double Majority,city councils,county commissions, elections with low voter turn-out.That's all it does.
and school boards would state publicly that their strategy for The official ballot title,however,says that non voters count as
passing one of their unpopular property tax increases was to -"No"votes in some elections.That is not what the Double
put measure on the ballot in a low turnout,special election Majority does.The Double Majority completely nullifies all of
and then focus on getting just-their"voters to the polls. the results of a tax measure election,if there was not sufficient
Those special elections would be held over and over until the voter turnout.
.tax measure eventually passed.If voters said"No,"it merely This protects the majority of voters from tax increases that
meant that they wanted to vote again in a few months. otherwise might be passed by a small minority of voters.
Before the Double Majority,multi-million dollar tax increases
routinely passed in elections with eighteen to twenty percent (This idformatipn furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Tax Payers
turnout which meant that l its rail 80 to 90 percent of the voters united.) ;
never voted for the tax increase and yet it passed! This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
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Low turnout,special elections we re governme nts'secret the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
weapon against those"stingy"taxpayers., anystatement made in theargument
The Double Majority's 50 percent turnout requirement forced
governments to play fair.Under the Double Majority,if .!5i I *'m't€t�"a�
supporters of a tax increase could not achieve 50 percent voter How many times do politicians have to be told"No"?
turnout,the tax increase would fail for lack of a"voter
quorum". Oregon voters have told the politicians onthreeseparate
Measure 56 repeals the Double Majoriryforall elections held in occasions that we want the"Double Majority". equirement,
Mayor Novemberof odd numbered years.In those elections but they just can't seem to get overthemselves.
thereare usually no candidates on the ballotand thuslittle Thefactthatthe politician class keepstrying to unclothe
interest,which isthe perfect time to sneak a tax increase past "Double Majority"should send a message to all Oregonians
the voters. that if you give the politicians a chance,they will sneak through
If voters approve Measure 56,we will be buried in new tax all kinds of tax increases in those"special"elections they so
increases and will wonder who voted for them.And the answer like to call.You know;those little elections that pop up when
will generally be,almost no one, no one is paying attention,say in March.
Now,just how democratic is that? As things stand now,even with the"Double Majority,"if
elected officials want to raise taxes during an off-year or
(This information furnished by Evelyn Poulo,Americans for Prosperity, "special"election there is not hi n stoppi ng them.All they have
Wash.Co.Chair.) to do is get half the voters interested enough to vote,then
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. convince a majority to vote"Yes,"and they can have their tax
Theprinting of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by increase.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Or they can wait untila November general election and go with
any statement made in the argument g
a straight up or down vote with no turnout req u ire ma nt at all.
It's really not that difficu It.But that is not what the politicians
are interested in.
They are used to backroom deals and like to operate that way.
Thus they want to eliminate the need to make a strong public - -
argumenttothevoters.They want to get their tax increase State Senator Larry George Urges a°NO"Vote,
without persuading us that the new tax is needed. To Keep Our Quorum
That's not fa it and it's not right.Why shou Id we al low elected Measure 56 eliminates the vital Constitutional"quorum" -
officials,many of whom are professional politicians,to requirement during"off-year'elections,which will shiftpower
increase ourtaxes in sneaky special elections when no ones is to special interest minorities and allow them to make decisions
paying attention? for all Oregonians.
Oregonians have had it right each time(three times now)that Why is thequorum requirement important?.
we have voted in favor of keeping the double majority. Oregon's Constitution requires during non-general elections a
Oregonians would be right to vote to keep it again. quorum(or majority)of voters must vote before propertytaxes
Keep the double majority in place.Vote"NO"on measure"56" can be raised.This requirement was put in place to prevent
and stop tax increases that do not have majority support. politicians from putting unpopular tax increases on the ballot
during March,May,September and other'off-year"election
(This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United.) dates-when most Oregonians do not realize an election is
This space purchased or$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.. going on.Changing the constitution would allow a minority of
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by voters to make decisions that should be made bya majority.
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Why would politicians want to avoid the i.Constitutional
anystatement triads in the argument. - requirement?
There are numerous local taxing districts that would liketo
spread proposed tax increases over different elections to hide
H uge Tax Increases Passed by 10 Percent of the Voters the whole picture from you.U nder current Constitutional
requirements most proposed tax increases occur during the
How democratic is it to allow huge,multi-million dollar General Election when most people vote.Voters see all the
property tax increases to be passed by only 10 percent of the proposed tax increases at the same time-and can make
voters;saddling every homeowner with huge tax increases educated decisions.Measure 56will spread these tax increases
'that 90 percent of the voters did not support? over 4 elections,making it difficult to getthe full impactthe tax
That's the issue the Double Majority was designed to address. increases will have on you and your family.
Those opposed to the Double Majority often make the The Oregon Legislature Undermines Your Initiative
argument that only those who botherto vote should decide an System With Measure 56
issue.That logical sounding statement is really a red herring. The language describing Measure 56 on your official ballot was
The real issue is majority rule.Majority rule is the foundation of not written in a non-biased,non-partisan manner like Oregon
the American electoral system. law outlines.The Legislature circumvented the statutory
Before the Double Majority,we had tyranny by a small activist process to write the ballottitle in a partisan,political process,in
minority.Here's why: an attemptto deceive Oregon voters.
Currently, n dates there are four election every year;one in As an Oregon State Senator and Oregonian l am very,
March,May,September,and November.n dates concerned how the majority of the Legislature is corrupting the
"official ballot language".and using the process to write -
VoterturnoutinGeneralElections,which are held in November political messages.By corrupting the official ballot title,it is
of even numbered years,is usually well above 60 percent. difficult for Oregon voters totrust a measure that is referred to
Turnout for regular May primaries,is typically less than them from the Legislature. -
40 percent and isheavilyslanted towards the party with the
"hottest"primary races. iThis information furnished by Senator Larry George.)
Tu rnout in the other six election dates is commonly in the This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
percent range. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
15-20
P 9 the State of Oregon,nordoesthestate warrant the accuracy ortruth of
Before the Double Majority,governments liked to put their anystatement made in the argument
unpopular tax increases on the ballot in those other six
elections.They needed low voter turnout to win.
Before the Double Majority,people wondered how all those
new taxes were passing when no one they know voted for
them.Truth is,almost no one did.With eighteen percent voter
turnout,it only takes nine percent of the voters,plus one,for a
small minority to pass a tax increase on everyone else.
Ninety-one percent didn't vote for the tax,but still it passed.
The Double Majority ended politicians'sneaky strategy for
passing.tax increases that most taxpayers did not support.
Measure 56 takes us back to the un-American practice of
allowing huge tax increases passed by only 10 percent of the
voters.Please vote"No." - -
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Result of"yes^vote. Summary
"Yes"vote increases sentences for drug trafficking(metham This measure increases prison sentences for specified drug
phetamine,heroin,"ecstasy,"cocaine),theft againstelderly and property crimes as follows: -
andspecifiedrepeatproperty and identity theft crimes; . Trafficking of methamphetamine,heroin,"ecstasy,"or
requires addiction treatmentfor certain offenders;establishes
this measure as alternative to other specified measure on this cocaine:34-130 months,depending on the quantity of
ballotto impose minimum sentencesfor listed crimes. drugs and criminal history;
• Aggravated theft of over$10,000 where victim is elderly:
16-45 months,depending on criminal history;
Result of-no-vote • Repeat offenses of identitytheft,burglary,theft,robbery,
"No"vote retainscurrent laws,which provide lesser sentences- mail theft,cartheft,forgery,criminal mischief,creditcard
forspecified crimes and do not require treatmentfor addicted and checkfraud:l8-30 months or 24-36 months,
offenders. - depending on seriousness of crime and number of past
convictions.
This measure also requires treatment for certain addicted
Offenders atrisk of reoffending;imposes sanctions for those
who refuse treatment.Limits court's ability to reduce sen-
tences.Provides grants to counties for operation of local jails,
treatment services,intensive supervision and drug court`
If this measure passeswith more votes than otherspecified
measure on this ballotto impose minimum sentencesfor listed
- - crimes,this measure controls and other measure will have no
effect.If this measure passes with fewer votes than others peck
fied measure on this ballot to;mpose minimum sentences for
listed crimes,this measure will have no effect.See Explanatory
- State mentfor more information.
Estimate of financial impact
The measure will require additional state spending of
approximately$9 million in the first year,$74 million in the
second year,$79-million in the third year,$106 million in
the fourth year,and more than$143 million each year after that.
The measure does not require additional local government
spending.
The state will borrow$314 million from 2010 to 2017 to build
new prison space.The state will repay those amounts plus
interest of$203 million over 25 years.
The measure does not affect the amount of funds collected for
state government.
r
1 ,
The measure Be It Enacted by the People of-the State of Oregon:
The measure increases sentences for specific drug and SECTION 1.The Legislative Assembly finds and
,property crimes,and requires addiction treatment for certain declares that:
criminals.The measure also requires state grants to counties (1)The manufacturing and dealing ofinethempherta-
forjail,treatment,and supervision expenses,and for drug mine,heroin,cocaine and ecstasy are especially
court operations. damaging to our community. -
State impact
(2)Many Oregonians are addicted to these drugs.
The costs of the measure are due to keeping more criminals in Some of these drug-addicted persons present a danger
prison for longer periods of time.Those costs include:running to public safety by committing crimes to feed their
prisons,providing temporary prison beds,supervising crimi- addictions.
nals after they are released from prison,and building more (3)In order to reduce the risk of future criminal
prison space.Other costs include:providing foster care for activity,these drug-addicted offenders-need the oppor-
some children whose parents are convicted of the measure's tunity to change their behavior through effective drug
crimes,providing lawyers for defendants who cannot afford treatment. l -
legal counsel,defending the state against inmates'lawsuits, -
and assessing the results of grant-funded addiction treatment. (4)Sections 2 to 5 and 6 of this 2008 Act and the
The measure will cost$9 million in the first year,and increase amendments to ORS 137.717 and 164:162 by sections.7
to more than$143 million per year after the fourth year. and 70 of this 2008.Act increase the punishment for
These costs include the cost of grants to local government. offenders who commit high-level or repeat drug and
property crimes.
The state will borrow$314 million from 2010 to 2017 to build
new prison space.The state will repay those amounts plus (5)Section 8 of this ug-a Act increases the availabil-
interest of$203 million over 25 years. ity Of treatment for drug-addicted offenders.
Local impact (6)Section 9 of this 2008 Act requires swift and
certain punishment for offenders who refusal or fail to
The amount of grants to local governments cannot be - successfully complete treatment as a condition of
estimated. probation,parole or post-prison supervision. -
The measure does not require any additional local government SECTION 2.When a person is convicted of the unlav-
spending. - ful delivery or manufacture of controlled substance,
Implementing the measure the court shall sentence the person to aterm of incar-
ceration ranging from:
The total cost of the measure could change depending an the (1)58 months to 130 months,depending on the
length of time to build new prisons,inflation,the cost of drug person's criminal history,if the delivery or manufacture
treatment,and the cost to hire and train new prison staff. involves:
The measure does not identify a funding source:Today the (a)500 grams or more of a mixture or substance -
costs of prisons are paid for outof the General Fund,which containing a detectable amount of cocaine;
comes from income taxes.The General Fund is also used to
pay for public education,services for vulnerable citizens; (b)500 grams or more of a mixture or substance
public safety,and other programs. containing a detectable amount of methamphetamme,
its salts,isomers or salts of its isomers;
Committee Members: (c) 100 grams or more of a mixture or substance
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury containing a detectable amount of heroin;or
State Treasurer Randall Edwards (d)100 grams or more or 500 or more pills,tablets or
Scott Harra,Director,Dept.af Administrative Services capsules of a mixture or substance containing a
Elizabeth Harchenko,Director,Dept.of Revenue detectable amount of ecstasy.
Debra Guzman,Local Government Representative
(2)34 months to 72 months,depending on the
(The estimate of financial impact and explanation wasprovided by the person's criminal history,if the delivery or manufacture
above committee pursuant to ORS 250.127.). involves:
(a)100 grams or more of amixture or substance
containing a detectable amount of cocaine;
(b)100 grams or more of a mixture or substance
containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine,
its salts,isomers or salts of its isomers;
(c)50 grams or more of a mixture or substance
containing a detectable amount of heroin;or
(d)50 grams or more or 250 or more pills,tablets or
capsules of a mixture or substance containing a
detectable amount of ecstasy. -
SECTION 3.11)When a person is convicted of the
unlawful delivery of cocaine,methamphetamine,heroin
or ecstasy to a person under 18 years of age,the court
shall sentence the person to a term of incarceration
ranging from 34 months to 72 months,depending on
the person's criminal history.
9 NO NOUN- , I-)M
(2)The sentence described in subseation(11 of this (I)Possession of a precursor substance with intent to
section does not apply to a person who is less than manufacture a controlled substance under ORS
three years older than the person under 78 years of age 475.967.
to whom the controlled substance was delivered,unless (3)la)For a crime committed on or after November 1,
the person has a previous conviction for delivery of 1989,la)conviction c considered to have occurred upon
1,
cocaine,methamphetamine,heroin or ecstasy to a
person under 78 years of age. the pronouncement in open court of sentence.
However,when sentences are imposed for two or more
SECTION 4.When a person is convicted of aggravated convictions arising out of the same conduct or criminal
theft in the first degree under ORS 164.057,the court episode,none of the convictions is considered to have
shall sentence the person to a term of incarceration occurred prior to any of the other convictions arising
ranging from 16 months to 45 months,depending on out of the same conduct or criminal episode:
the person's criminal history,if:
(b)For acrime committed prior to November 1, 1989,
(1)The victim of the theft was 65 years of age or older a conviction is considered to have occurred upon the
at the time of the commission of the offense;and pronouncement in open court of a sentence or upon
(2)The value of the property stolen from the victim the pronouncement in open court of the suspended
described in subsection(1)of this section,in a single or - imposition of a sentence-
aggregate transaction,is$10,000 or more. (4)For purposes of this section,previous convictions
SECTION S.As used in sections 2 to 5 of this 2008 must be proven pursuant to ORS 137.079.
Ant: (5)As used in this section,"Previous conviction"
(1)"Controlled substance"means: means: - -
(a)Cocaine; - (a)Convictions occurring before,on or after the
effective date of this 2008 Act;and -
`(b)Mothamphetamine; (b)Convictions entered in any other state or federal
(c)Heroin;or court for comparable offenses.
(d)Ecstasy. - SECTION 7.ORS 137.717 is amended to read:
12)-Ecstasy-means: 137.717.(1)When a court sentences a person convicted of:
(a)3A-meihylenedioxymethampheiamine; (a)Aggravated theft in the first degree under ORS 164.057,
burglary in the first degree under ORS 164.225,robbery in the
(b13,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine;or third degree under ORS 164.395,identity theft under
(e)3,4-methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine. ORS 165.800 or aggravated identity theft under ORS 165.803,
the presumptive sentence is[19]24 months of incarceration,.
(3)"Mixture or substance-means any mixture or unless the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
substance,whether or not the mixture or substance is prescribe a longer presumptive sentence,if the person has:
in an ingestible or marketable form at the time of the- .
offense. (A)A previous conviction for aggravated theft in the first
SECTION 6-(t)When a court sentences a person degree under ORS 164.057,burglary in the first degree under
,ORS 164.225,robbery in the third degree under ORS
convicted of a crime listed in subsection(2)of this 164.395,robbery in the second degree under ORS 164.405,
section,the court may not impose a sentence of robbery in the first degree under ORS 164.415 or aggravated
optional probation or grant a downward dispositional identity theft under ORS 165.803;[or] -
departure or a downward duratiobal departure under
the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission if (R)[Four]Two or more previous convictions for any
the person has a previous conviction for any of the combi nation of the[other]crimes l istdd in subsection(2)of this
crimes listed in subsection 12)of this section. - section[];or
(2)The crimes to which subsection(1)of this section (C)A previous conviction for a crime listed in
applies are: subsection(2)of this section if the current crime of
conviction was committed while the defendant was on
(a)Manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, supervision for the previous conviction or less than
other than marijuana,under ORS 475.840(1); three years after the date the defendant completed the
(b)Creation or delivery of a counterfeit substance, period of supervision for the previous conviction.
-other than marijuana,under ORS 475.840(2); . (b)Theft in the first degree under ORS 164.055,unauthorized
(c)Manufacture or delivery of heroin under use of a vehicle under ORS 164.135,mail theft or receipt of
ORS 475.846,475.848,475.850 or 475.852; stolen mail under ORS 164.162,burglary in the second
degree under ORS 164.215,criminal mischief in the first degree
(d)Manufacture or delivery of 3,4-methylene- under ORS 164.365,computer crime under ORS 164.377,
dioxymethemphatamine under ORS 475.866,475.868, forgery in the first degree under ORS 165.013,criminal pos-.
475.870 or 475.872; session of a forged instrument in the first degree under
(e)Manufacture or delivery of cocaine under ORS 165-022,fraudulent use of a credit card under
ORS 475.876,475.878,475-880 or 475.882; ORS 165.055(4)lbl,lidentitytheft under ORS 765.800,1
possession of a stolen vehicle under ORS 819.300 or traff icking
(f)Manufacture or delivery of methamphetamine in stolen vehicles under ORS 819.310,the presumptive
under ORS 475.886,475.888,475.890 or475.892; sentence is[13118 months of incarceration,unless the rules of
the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission prescribe a longer
within 1,000 feet of
(9)Manufacture delivery a school under ORS 475.904;acontrolledsubstance presumptive sentence,if the person has:
(h)Delivery of a controlled substance to a person -
under 18 years of age under ORS 475.906;and
- s
(A)A previous conviction for aggravated theft in the first 1(3)1(4)The court may impose a sentence other than the
degree under ORS 164.057,unauthorized use of a vehicle under sentence provided by subsection(1)or(3)of this section if the
ORS 164.135,burglary in the first degree under ORS 164.225, court imposes:
robbery in the third degree under ORS 164.395,robbery
in the second degree under ORS 164.405,robbery in the first (a)A longer term of incarceration that is otherwise required
degree under ORS 164.415,possession of a stolen vehicle or authorized by law;or
under ORS 819.300,trafficking in stolen vehicles under (b)A departure sentence authorized by the rules of the
ORS 819.310 or aggravated identity theft under ORS 165.803; Oregon Criminal Justice Commission based upon findings of
[or] substantial and compelling reasons.Unless the law orthe
IB)[Four]Two or more previous convictions for any rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission allow for
combination of the[other]crimes listed in subsection(2)of this imposition of a longer sentence,the maximum departure.
section[.];or allowed for a person sentenced under this subsection is double
the presumptive sentence provided in subsection(1)or(3)of
(C)A previous conviction for a crime listed in this section.
subsection(2)of this section if the current crime of
conviction was committed while the defendant was on 1(4)As used in this section, "previous conviction"includes:]
supervision for the previous conviction or less than [.(a)Convictions occurring before,on or after July 1,2003;
three years after the date the defendant completed the and]
period of supervision for the previous conviction.
[(b)Convictions entered in any other state or federal court
(2)The crimes to wh ich subsection(1)of this section a pplies for comparable offenses.]
are:
(S)Notwithstanding subsection(4)Ibl.of this section,
(a)Theft in the second degree under ORS 164.045;. the court may not sentence a person under subsectioo-
(b)Theft in the first degree under ORS 164.055; (41 of this section to a term of incarceration that
exceeds the period of time described in ORS 161.605.
(c)Aggravated theft in the first degree under ORS 164.057; (6)The court shall sentence a person under this
(d)Unauthorized use of a vehicle under ORS 164.135; section to at least the presumptive sentence described
(e)Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail under in subsection(1)or(3)of this section,unless the parties
ORS 164.162; stipulate otherwise or the court finds that:
[(e)l If Burglary in the second degree under ORS 164.215; (a)The person was not on probation,parole or post-
prison supervision for a crime listed in subsection(1)of
[(f)](g)Burglary in the first degree under ORS 164.225; this section at the time of the commission of the cur-
((gli(h)Crim i nal mischief in the second deg ree u nder rent crime of conviction;
ORS 164.354; (b)The person has not previously received a -
[(h)](i)Criminal mischief in the first degree under downward departure from a presumptive sentence for.
9 a crime listed in subsection(1)of this section;
ORS 164.365;
[(ill(il Com uter crime under ORS 164.377; (c)The harm or loss caused by the crime is not greater
P than usual for that type of crime;and
[(p](k)Forgery in the second degree under ORS 165.007; (d)In consideration of the nature of the offense and
[(k)](L)Forgery in the first degree under ORS 165.013; the,harm to the victim,a downward departure will:
I(U)(m)Criminal possession ofa forged instrument inthe (A)Increase public safety;
second degree under ORS 165.017; - (B)Enhance the likelihood that the person will be
((m)l(n)Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the rehabilitated;and
first degree under ORS 16b.022; (C)Not unduly reduce the appropriate punishment.
[(N](o)Fraudulent use of a credit card under ORS 165.055; 1(5)(a)](7)(a)For a crime committed on or after November t,
[(o)](p)Identity theft under ORS 165.800; 1989,a conviction is considered to have occurred upon the 1.
pronouncement of sentence in open court.However,when
[(pl](q)Possession of a stolen vehicle under ORS 819.300; sentences are imposed for two or more convictions arising out
[and] of the same conduct or criminal episode,none of the conic-
. [(q)I(r)Trafficking in stolen vehicles under ORS 819.310[.];' tionsis considered to have occurred prior to any of the other
and convictions arising out of the some conduct or criminal
episode. -
(s)Any attempt to commit a crime listed in this
subsection. (b)For a crime committed prior to November 1,1989,
a conviction is considered to have occurred upon the
13)(a)A presumptive sentence described in subsection pronouncement in open court of a sentence or upon the
(1)of this section shall be increased by two months for pronouncement in open court of the suspended imposition of
each previous conviction the person has that: a sentence.
(A)Was for any of the crimes listed in subsection(1) [(6)](8)For purposes of this section,previous convictions
or(2)of this section;and must be proven pursuant to ORS 137.079.
(B)Was not used as a predicate for the presumptive. (9)As used in this section:
sentence under subsection(1)of this section. -
- la1"Downward departure"means a downward
(b)Previous convictions may not increase a presump- dispositional departure or a downward durational
tive sentence described in subsection(1)of this section departure under the rules of the Oregon Criminal
by more then 12 months under this subsection. Justice Commission.
lb)"Previous conviction'includes: (d)Takes or,by fraud or deception,obtains mail that has
(A)Convictions occurring before,on or after July 1, been delivered to or left for collection on or adjacent to a mail
2003;and receptacle or authorized depository;or
(B)Convictions entered in any other state or federal- (el Buys,receives,conceals or possesses mail or any article
court for comparable offenses. - - contained therein knowing that the mail or article has been
unlawfully taken or obtained.
SECTION 8.(1)The Department of Corrections shall: (2)Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail is a Class C felony
(al Provide appropriate treatment services to [A misdemeanor].
drug-addicted persons in the custody of the department SECTION 11.(1)When a court sentences a person
who are at a high or medium risk of reoffending and under sections 2 to 5 of this 2008 Act:
who have moderate to severe treatment needs;and -
Ibl Make grants to counties in order to provide la)The court shall use the criminal history scale of the
supplemental funding for. sentencing guidelines grid of the Oregon Criminal
Justice Commission to determine the sentence to
(A)The operation of local jails; impose.The sentence described in:
18)Appropriate treatment services for drug-addicted (A)Section 2(1)of this 2008 Act shall be determined
persons on probation,parole or post-prison supervision; utilizing crime category 10 of the sentencing guidelines
or grid.
(C)The intensive supervision of drug-addicted (B)Sections 2(2)and 3(1)of this 2008 Act shall be
persons on probation,parole or post-prison supervision, determined utilizing crime category of the sentencing
including the incarceration of drug-addicted persons guidelines grid.
who have violated the terms and conditions of (C)Section 4 of this 2008 Act shall be determined
probation,parole or post-prison supervision.
utilizing crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines
12)The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall grid.
make grants to counties in order to provide supplemen- (b)(A)Notwithstanding ORS 161.605,the court shall
tal funding for drug courts for drug-addicted persons, impose the sentence described in sections 2 t 5 of this
including the costs of appropriate treatment services 2008 Act and may not impose a sentence of optional
and the incarceration of persons who have violated the probation or grant a downward dispositional departure,
terms and conditions of a drug court. or a downward durational departure under the rules of
(3)(a)The appropriate legislative committee shall the commission. _
periodically conduct oversight hearings on the 16)The court may impose a sentence other than the
effectiveness of this section. - sentence described in sections 2 to 5 of this 2008 Act if
(b)The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall the court imposes a longer term of incarceration that is
periodically conduct independent evaluations of the otherwise required or authorized by law.
Programs funded by this section for their effectiveness (2)A person sentenced under sections 2 to 5 of this
in reducing criminal behavior in a cost-effective .2008 Act.may not receive a reduction in the term of
manner. incarceration for appropriate institutional behavior that
(4)Nothing in section 1,2 to S.6,8,9 or 11 of this exceeds 20 percent of the sentence imposed.
2008 Act or the amendments to 0RS 137.717 or SECTION 12.(1)Sections 1 to 6 and 11 of this 2008
164.162 by sections 7 and 10 of this 2008 Act: - Act and the amendments to ORS 137.717 and 164.162
(a)Creates any claim,right of action or civil,liability; by sections 7 and 10 of this 2008 Act became operative
or - - on January 1,2009.
lb)Requires a supervisory authority or the (2)Sections 2 to 6 and 11 of this 2008 Act and the
Department of Corrections to provide treatment to any amendments to ORS 137.717 and 164.162 by sections 7
individual under the authority's supervision or in the and 10 of this 2008 Act apply to sentences imposed for
departmertt's custody. crimes committed on or after January 1,2009. _
SECTION 9.If a person on probation,parole or (3)Sections 8 and 9 of this 2008 Act become opera- .„.
post-prison supervision is required to successfully tive on July 1,2009.
complete a drug or alcohol treatment program as a SECTION 13.If Initiative Petition 40(2008)is placed
condition of supervision and the person refuses or on the ballot at the next regular general election held
otherwise fails to successfully complete the treatment throughout this state on November 4,2008,and both
program,the court or the supervising authority shall Initiative Petition 4012008)and this 2008 Act are
impose swift and certain punishment,including enacted or approved by a majority of the votes cast -
incarceration in jail. • thereon:
SECTION 10.ORS 164.162 is amended to read: - (1)Sections 1 to 6,8,9,11 and 12 of this 2008 Act
164.162.11)A person commits the crime of mail theft or and the amendments to ORS 137.717 and 164.162 by
receipt of stolen mail if the person intentionally: sections 7 and 10 of this 2008 Act are repealed if
1a)Takes or,by fraud or deception,obtains mail from a post Initiative Petition 40(2008)receives a number of
affirmative votes greater than the number of
affirmative votes re
office,postal station,mail receptacle,authorized depository or received by this 2008 Act;;
or
mail carrier;
(b)Takes from mail an article contained therein; (2)The preamble and sections l to 8 of Initiative
y Petition 4012008)are repealed if this 2008 Act receives
(c)Secretes,embezzles or destroys mail or any article a number of affirmative votes greater than the number
contained therein; of affirmative votes received by Initiative Petition 40
12008).
SECTION 14,If any part of sections 1 to 6 and 11 of This measure modifies the presumptive sentences imposed
this 2008 Act and the amendments to ORS 137.717 and upon repeat drug and repeat property offenders as follows:
184.162 by sections 7 and 10 of this 2008 Act is held to
be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid,all remaining Crime Current Sentencing Measure 57
"parts of sections 1 to 6 and 11 of this 2008 Act and the Range Sentence. -
amendments to ORS 137.717 and 164.162 by sections 7 Repeat property 13 or 19 months if 18 or 24 months if
and 10 of this 2008 Act shall not be affected by the offender this is offenders this is offender's
holding and shall.remain in full force and effect. second conviction second conviction
SECTION 15.This 2008 Act shall be submitted tothe for serious property for serious property
people for their approval or rejection at the next regular crimes,or 5th crimes,or second
general election held throughout this state. conviction for conviction for
common property common property
Note:Boldfaced type indicates new language;[brackets and crimes. crimes.within 3 years
italic]type indicates deletions or comments. of supervision,
2 months for each
additional conviction.
Repeat identity 13 months if this is 24 months if this is
This measure increases criminal sentences for persons theft with prior offenders second offender's second
convicted of certain high-quantity or repeat drug crimes,or convictions for conviction for conviction for
repeat property crimes.The measure also requires that: - certain crimes serious property serious property
crimes,or 5th crimes,or second
• Certain drug-addicted offenders be provided with convictionfor conviction for
appropriate treatment services. common property common property
• Certain offenders be punished forfeiting to successfully crimes. crimes within 3years
complete a drug or alcohol treatment program. of supervision,
2 months for each
• Grants be provided to counties to assist in funding jail additional conviction.
operations,drug courts,treatment services and intensive Repeat Mail Probation to 18 months if this
supervision of drug-addicted offenders on probation, theft with prior 12 months is offender's second
parole or post-prison supervision." convictions for .conviction for
This measure requires that courts shall sentence persons certain crimes - serious property
convicted of the following crimes as follows: crimes,or second
conviction for
Crime .Current Sentencing Measure 57 common property
Guideline Range Sentence crimes within 3years
Depending on the - of supervision,
Facts of the Case and - 2months for:
Criminal History additional conviction.
Manufacturing or Probation to 58 to 130 This measure is presented by the legislative Assembly as an
dealing 500 or more 45 months months alternative to Ballot Measure 61 and providesthat if both meas-
grams of meth or ures receive a majority of"yes"votes,only the measure
cocaine,or 100 grams - receiving the greater number of"yes"votes will become law. -
or more of heroin -
or ecstasy Committee Members: Appointed by:
Manufacturing or Probation to 34 to 72 o Senator Floyd Prozanski President of the Senate
dealing f meth or ore 45 months months Representative Greg Macpherson'Speaker of the House
grams of eth .Steve Doell Secretary of State
or m
cocaioreof 0gr heroin n .Kevin Mannix - -Secretary of State
or r ecstasy James M.Brown Members of the Committee
cst
' Dealing meth,cocaine, Probation to 34to72 (This committee was appointedto provide an impertialexplanation of
ecstasy,or heroin to 45 months months the ballotmeesurepumuantto ORS251.215.)
persons under 18. -
Provides exception if
person is less than -
threeyearsolderthan -
minor,unlessdealer -
isarepeatoffender.
Stealing$10,000 or Probation to 16 to 45
more from a victim 30 months months -
who is65 years ofage
orolder
Repeat offense of Probation to Upto 45 months
manufacturing or 45 months (Directs Judge
dealing controlled not to give
substance other than probation if -
marijuana prison sentence
is called for
in sentencing
guidelines.)
Measure 57:The Better Way To Fight Crime STOP!
Law enforcement across Oregon has asked for more tools to Before you vote on Measure 57,understand this:
crack down on drug traffickers,identity thieves,and criminals
who prey on the elderly.Measure 57 provides those tools • Measure 57 was placed on the ballot bythe Legislature.It
without resorting to one-siie-fits-all sentencing gimmicks. was prepared to cancel Measure 61,a citizen initiative
Sentences Criminals Deserve which was signed by 149,000 Oregon voters.
Measure 57 increases sentences for criminals who threaten • Measure 61 is on this same ballot.
kids,the elderly,and our communities: • Measure 57 has a clause(Section 6)which cancels the
• Trafficking cocaine,meth,ecstasy, 34-130 months mandatory minimum prison sentences of Measure 61.
or heroin - • Because of the cancellation clause,a yes vote on Measure 57
• Dealing cocaine,meth,ecstasy, 34-72 months - is a vote against Measure 61.You cannot have both.
or heroin to a minor Please read the material on Measure 61
• Thefts against the elderly 16-45 months before you vote on Measure 57.
• -Property crimes 18 or 24 months - Amber L.Koch
• Identitytheft 24 months (This information furnished byAmber L.Koch.)
• Eliminates probation for repeat offenders This space Purchased for$500 in accordancewith ORS 261255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
These increased sentences ensure that criminals get the the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
sentences they deserve. - anystatement made in the argument.
Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Treatment to Stop the
Revolving Door
It makes sense to have tougher sentences,but it also makes
sense to stop drug-addicted repeat offenders and reyolving- THE REAL REASON MEASURE 57
door justice. WAS PUT ON THE BALLOT
• 85%of offenders in prison for property crimes have drug Voters should know the real reason the key supporters of the
or alcohol addictions. legislature's Measure 57putthis on the ballot.
• Now only 12%get intensive drug or alcohol treatment. They weren't trying to give justice to crime victims.
• Almost 50%of repeat property offenders commit more They weren't trying to drive down the crime rate.
crimes after release. They weren'ttrying to protect society from crime.
That's why Measure 57 dramatically increases drug and Instead,their goal was to come up with a weak alternative to
alcohol treatment for offenders and provides penalties for citizen Measure 61,also on this ballot,and to get enough votes
offenders who refuse treatment. - to cancel citizen Measure 61.
Taxpayer Savings Their polling told them Oregon voters would strongly support
Measure 57 will make Oregon communities safer while saving citizen Measure 61,and could not be convinced to directly
taxpayers money compared to the rigid,one-size-fits-all defeat citizen Measure 61.
approach of Measure 61.In fact,Measure 57 is estimated to
cost up to$150 million less every year when fully Measure 61 has mandatory minimum prison sentences for
implemented. drug dealers,identity thieves,burglars,and auto thieves. -
Peoplewhoopposethiswrotethelegislature'sweak
It also saves up to$1 billion in the cost of building new Measure 57,which has mandatory prison sentences and gave
prisons and up to$640 million in interest. Measure 57 a tough-sounding ballot title(bypassing the usual
Broad Support procedure).They put in a clause that says that the legislature's
Measure 57 is the only crime measure on the ballot that has the Measure 57 cancels citizen Measure 61.
broad support of law enforcement across Oregon.District The idea was to fool the voters into indirectly killing citizen
Attorneys,Sheriffs,Police Officers,Corrections Officers,Parole Measure 61.
Officers,and Treatment Providers from every corner of Oregon
are urging a yes vote on Measure 57 for one simple reason:it's How do l know all this?The people who putthe legislature's
the Better Way To Fight Crime in Oregon. Measure 57 together made the mistake of sending their
strategy memos to some government officials.I made a public
Committee Members: Appointed by: records request and found these documents.
Senator Floyd Prozanski President of the Senate The key documents can be found at the Oregon Anti-Crime
Representative Andy Olson Speaker of the House Alliance's web site:www.oaaoregon.com.
Representative Greg Macpherson Speaker.of the House Now you knowthe real reason.for Measure 57.
(This Joint Legislative Committee was appointed to provide the Steve Doell
legislative argument in support of the ballot measure pursuant to
ORS 251.245.) (This information furnished by Steve Ooed)
This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
soon=
Stopping the Revolving Doorpt the Jailbouse-We
are all for putting criminals away in prison-that's our job
As street cops,our job is to keep your streets and we are proud to do it.But we are also tired of arresting.
and neighborhoods safe. the same people over and over again:Measure 57 is the
Measure 57 will make them safer. only measure on the ballot that will help stop the
As police officers,we are on the frontlines of the fight against revolving door by addressing the single most important
crime,patrolling the streets everyday to keep our communities cause of property crime-drug addiction.Under
safe.We support Measure 57 because it is the best way to fight Measure 57,drug abusing criminals will get treatment,or
crime.Instead of a rigid,one-size-fits-all approach,Measure 57 will get more time in prison to get the message.
gives us the flexible tools we need to be tough on the drug A Public Safety System that Works for You-
' dealers who prey on our kids and the thieves who prey on the Measure 57 offers more than a one-size-fits-all"solution"
elderly. to crime.This gives us the tools to do our job,and also
Every time we have to arrest a repeat offender for the allows us to invest public safety dollars in a way that gets
same crime,the system has failed you.Measure 57 is the most impact for you.
the only measure on the ballot that will help stop the - Make Oregon Safer
revolving door juardee that allows too few offenders to Vote YES on 57
commit too many crimes. OREGON POLICE CHIEFS FOR SAFER COMMUN117ES
Getting tough with drug-using offender
85%of incarcerated property criminals have drug or alcohol (This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight
problems thatfuel their criminal behavior. Crime Committee.) -
• Measure 57 authorizes longer sentence for addicted This space purchased for$5001n accordance with ORS 251.255.
offenders who refuse treatment - The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by -.. .. .
the State of Oregon,nordws the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Help us stop identity theft any statement made in the argument.
If you are the victim of identity theft,we want to make sure the
offender is caught,sentenced,.and doesn't strike again in
someone else's neighborhood. MININEWEENEEM
• Measure 57 makes mail theft a felony charge SHERIFFS ACROSS ASK FOR YOUR SUPPORT
• Measure 57 creates tougher sentences for repeat _
offenders of identity theft ON MEASURE 57
What's more,Measure 57 eliminates probation for repeat "GIVE USTHE TOOLS WE NEED TO KEEP YOU SAFE"
drug traffickers and makes sure pushers who prey on our kids Oregon is home to communities as individual as Pendleton,
get the tough sentences they deserve. Lincoln City,Portland,and McMinnville,each with unique
We need all the help we can get out there public safety challenges.And while we all agree that we need
Please join us in voting Yes on Measure 57 more tools to combat drug dealers,fight identity theft,and stop
repeat offenders,.we also need the flexibility to respond to the
OREGON COU NCIL OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS SAYS"YES" needs of our com mu nity-nota one size-fits-al l approach to
(This information furnished by Matt Blevins,7he Better Way To Fight fighting crime.
Crime Committee.) That's why we're support!ng Measure 57.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. INCREASED SENTENCES
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Measure 57 increases sentences for criminals who threaten
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of kids,the elderly,and our communities
any statement made in the argument.
• Traffickingcocaine,meth,ecstasy, 34-130 months
or heroine -
• Dealing cocaine,meth,ecstasy or 34-72 months
A Message From Oregon's Chiefs of Police heroine to a minor -
• Thefts against the elderly 1645 months
Vote Yes on Measure 57 • Propertycrimes 18 or 24 months
It's the right way to be tough on crime - • Identity theft 24 months
As Oregon Police Chiefs,we are part of the fight against crime • Eliminates parole for repeat offenders
at two levels: - These increased sentences will ensure that criminals get the
• We are on the street,running the police departments that sentences they deserve.
keep your neighborhood,your home and your loved ones MANDATORY DRUG TREATMENT
safe. But increased sentences aren't enough.For the majority of
• We also see the bigger picture,helping put the different these criminals,alcohol and drug addiction fuels a life of crime.
pieces of the public safety system together to ensure that That's why Measure 57 also requires drug treatment and estab-
it works for you as citizens and taxpayers. l ishes new penalties for offenders who refuse treatment.
We support Measure 57 because it will make you safer More tools.Safer communities. ,
and make our public safety system tougher and more Measure 57 is the better way to fight crime.
effective.It is the gnly measure on the bal lot that provides law Join us in voting Yes on Measure 57.
enforcement the tools we need to punish criminals and prevent Sheriff Diana Simpson-Benton County
crime before it happens. Sheriff Craig Roberts-Clackamas County
Tougher on Criminals=Measure 57 provides for Sheriff Dennis Dotson-Lincoln County
tougher sentences on those convicted of property crimes, Sheriff Bob Skipper-Multnomah County
drug trafficking,identity theft and crimes against the Sheriff Todd Anderson-Tillamook County
elderly. Sheriff John Trumbo-Umatilla County
Sheriff Jack Crab tree-Yamhill County
a
(This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight_ xAyi" t;. `� �- ;
Crime Committee.) - -
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Please Join Me In Voting for Measure 57:
Theprinting ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsementby It's A Better Way to Fight Crime
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument. John Kroger
Former Federal Prosecutor
N641110leffillm=1 Democratic and Republican Nominee for
Oregon Attorney General
TOUGHER SENTENCES. As a Federal Prosecutor,my job was to protect Am erica from
REQUIRED ADDICTION TREATMENT. crime.In doing so,I convicted mafia killers,drug traffickers,
A SAFER OREGON. and corrupt government officials.My background as a tough
but ethical prosecutor is one big reason why I have received a
Measure 57 is the better wait to fight crime. very on usual honor:I have been nominated by both Democrats
There's only one measure on the ballot that holds offenders and Republicans to be Oregon's next Attorney General
accountable for their crimes,stops the revolving door that puts I am committed to making Oregon a safer place:That is why l ..
criminals back on the street,AND includes drug treatment to u rge you to join me by votin g YES o n Measure 57.
_ . break the cycle of crime.
. We need atougher response to property crimes,identity theft, -
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 57. and crimes age i nst the elderly.The vast majority of property
We're deeply committed to increasing public safety and identity theft crimes in our state are committed by ..
Measure 57 gives prosecutors important tools to methampheta mine,heroin and cocaine addicts.
keep criminals accountable. -
Ibeheve we need to tackle this problem more aggressively. ,
TOUGHER SENTENCES. Law enforcement professionals like me know that the only way
Every day officers arrest offenders that push drugs on Oregon's to reduce crime in our state is to couple tough sentences with
kids.These dealers end up in our courtrooms over and over effective drug treatment.
again.
• Measure 57 is the ONLY measure that increases sentences Measure 57 is the only measure on the ballot that is
forthe worst meth and heroin traffickers. - both tough and smart:
REQUIRED ADDICTION TREATMENT. • Measure 57 increases prison terms for criminals who
85%of Oregon's incarcerated property crime offenders are victimize seniors,commit identity theft,or sell drugs to,
addicted to drugs or alcohol - our children.
• Measure 57 imposes stiffer sentences for addicted . Measure 57 forces drug-addicted criminals into
offenders who refuse treatment. treatment after their arrest.This is the best way to keep
A SAFER OREGON. drug-addicted criminals from committing more crimes
When thieves steal your identity or prey on the elderly,we need afterthey get out of prison.
the tools to hold them accountable. If you,like me,believe we need a tough and smart strategy to
• Measure 57 imposes tough sentences for identity theft stop crime please join me by voting.YES on Measure 57— .
and works to stop repeat offenders for property crime. the better way to fight crime.
• Measure 57 is the ONLY measure that puts our worst -
property offendersbehindbarsforuptofouryears. JOHN KROGER
YES ON MEASURE 57. Former Federal Prosecutor/Democratic and Republican
Nominee for Attorney General
Matt Shirtcliff,Baker David Schutt,Lake
John S.Foote,Clackamas Bernice Barnett,Lincoln (This information furnishedbyJohn R.Kroger.)
Joshua Marquis,Clatsop Jason Carlile,Linn This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Steve Atchison,Col u mbia Elizabeth Ballard,Morrow The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsementby
R.Paul Frasier,Coos Michael D.Schrunk,Multnomah the State of Oregon,nordoesthestate warrant the accuracy or truth of
Everett Dial,Curry John Fisher,Polk anystatement made in theargument.
Michael T.Dugan,Deschutes Wade M.McLeod,Sherman a r s lt Timothy J.Colahan,Harney William Porter,Tillamook P101,644. Tr- Ea Es ak�`"� L€ a�
Marion Weatherford,Gilliam Dean F.Gushwa,Umatilla
Ryan Joslin,Grant Mona K.Williams,Wallowa Oregon Corrections Employees say Yes on Measure 57
Edwin 1.Caleb,Klamath Eric Nisley,Wasco No one understands the frustration of the current revolving
Mark Deuel,Jefferson Jackson Bob Hermann,Washington doors in the prison system better than those of us who work
Peter en Ca Jefferson Brad Berry,Yamhill there.We watch repeat offenders come and go,over and over,
Stephen Campbell,Josephine each time leaving new victims in their wake.This is just not
(This information furnished by Kevin Neely,Oregon DistrictAttorneys acceptable.
Association.) - - We want the tools to stop the revolving door justice system
This space purchased far$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. that threatens our neighborhoods.Every time we to ke custody
The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by of an inmate who is a repeat offender,the system has failed us,
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of -
anystatementmadeintheargument 85 percent of the criminals convicted of property crimes have
drug or alcohol addictions.The only way to lower the possibil-
ity that they will comm it new crimesisto require treatment
while they are in our custody.
• Measure 57 authorizes longer sentences for addicted
offenders who refuse this treatment
For the victims of identity theft the damage can be devastating. The evidence shows that holding offenders accountable
When convicted we want to make sure these criminals serve through supervision,sanctions and treatment reduces new
time in a state prison,not out on the streets where they can criminal activity and results in fewer victims.
victimize more citizens. Measure 57 is the better way to fight crime.
• Measure 57 makes mail theft a felony OREGON ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
• Measure 57 creates tougher sentences for repeat offenders DIRECTORS
of identity theft (This information furnished by Steven Berger,Oregon Association of
Even more important,Measu re 57 eliminates probation for Community Corrections Directors.) -
repeat drugtraffickersandmakessurepusherswhopreyon This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
our kids get the tough sentences they deserve. The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
As Oregon's professional corrections employees we share any statement made in the argument.
your frustration.We need the tools to hold these criminals
accountable. Ar 3� .� rs •' .�rt€M_ '°
.r
Please join us in Voting Yes on Measure 5711
GRANDPARENTS PARENTS AND
Joyce Armstead YOUR NEIGHBORS SAY
Counselor at the Oregon Youth Authority YES ON MEASURE 57 -
James Buhlinger As our population ages and baby boomers'retire,more and TR+
Corrections Officer at Deer Ridge prison,Madras more people will be in the place we are in now.on fixed
Larry W.Campbell incomes and in the later part of our lives.In Oregon alone
Corrections Officer at OSP Minimum,Salem eases of elder financial exploitation have tripled in the
last two decades.Being a victim of identity or property crime is
Vernon R.Hampton,Jr. - a difficult thing to recover from at any age but for alder folks,
Corrections Officer at Santiam prison,Salem the damage can be life threatening. -
Amanda Rasmussen Oregon citizens and especially crime victims deserve
Corrections Officer at Coffee Creekwomen's prison, - Measure 57.. -
Wilsonville Did you knowthatsomeohe could steal your identity,ruin your
Tina Turner-Morftt credit for years and walk away with just probation?We deserve
Corrections Intake Counselor at Coffee Creek women's prison, more,and as senior citizens,we know Measure 57 will give
Wilsonville identity thieves the sentences they deserve. -
• 'Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the
(This information furnished by Mary Batkin,Oregon AFSCME Council United States
75.) • Measure 57 gives tougher sentences to those who
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. steal$10,000 or more from anyone Over the age of
Theprinting of this argument does notconstitute an endorsememby 65.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. "Oregon has a serious problem:it's the same group of
people committing the same crimes over and over.
•. Oregon is ranked 18th in the nation for property crime.
Repeat offenders commit a significant portion of that
Oregon Association of crime. '
Community Corrections Directors • 85%of repeat property offenders have a moderate to
Endorse Measure 57 - severe drug and/or alcohol problem and of that group;we
Measure 57 is good public safety policy based upon research also know that 49%re-offend after release.
and evidence.Measure 57 is the better way to fight crime. Measure 57 cracks down on repeat offenders and helps
People who are committing repeat property offenses need to stop the cycle of crime by requiring drug treatment
be held accountable and the citizens of Oregon expect us to be before offenders are released.
smarter in ourfight on crime.Measure 57 incorporates the nec- Measure 57 is the better way to fight crime.Join us.
essary balance of sanctions,prison,community supervision, -
anddrugtreatmenttoholdcriminaloffendersaccountable. ADVOCATES FOR SENIORS SAY YES TO 57
Drug abuse and property crime are a major concern for all Save Oregon Seniors
Oregonians.When someone commits a property crime for the Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
first time,the majority of those people are committing the -
crimebecauseofsubstanceabuse.The strategy of Measure 57 Frederick Olson,Co-Chair,Advocacy Coalition for Seniors and,
is designed to incorporate a prompt initial response with jail People with Disabilities
and/or prison to be followed with the long-term response of Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans
community supervision and evidence-based drug treatment.
Effective treatment must be combined with enforcement if Elders in Action Commission -
Oregonistodealwith'the consequences of drug abuse,such as (This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight
identity theft,property cri mas'and the dislocation of families. Crime Committee.)
Measure 57 Will increase prison terms for repeat offenders,but This space purchased for$600 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
also requires more comprehensive drug treatment. The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
Supporting the reduction of recidivism through evidence- the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
based supervision and treatment,Measure 57 also anystatementmade in the argument.
incorporates Drug Courts—which are receiving positive -
outcomes,showing a-reduction in arrest rates throughoutthe.
nation. -
TOUGHER SENTENCESANIX — - ---- _._ -- -_. -
MANDATORY DRUG TREATMENT,
1 WORK IN YOUTH CORRECTIONS T
Myjob is to work to protect public and hold ouch offenders Measure 57 has our support because it is the ONLY measure
P P Y that recognizes that treatment has to be part of any effort to
accountable for their behavior.Help me do myjob by voting reduce property crime and identity theft.Tougher sentences
YES ON 57. alone won't stop the current revolving door.
DID YOU KNOW? Join us in voting YES for Measure 57.
The social characteristics of Oregon's youth in
eorrections:i THE BETTER WAY TO FIGHT CRIME
Used Alcohol or Drugs: 71% UNITED WAY MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Parents Used Alcohol or Drugs: 65% (This information furnishedby Matt B/evins,The Better Way To Fight
Crime Committee)
Drug crime leads to for drug crime.Measure 57 includes This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Oregon'syouth.H Help stop thecy traffickers who starts The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
Oregon's youth.Help stop the cycle before it starts by the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
voting YES ON 57. anystatementmade in the argument.
DID YOU ALSO KNOW?
Oregon is a national leader in using effective treatment
practices to prevent youth offenders from committing _
additional crimea.2 STAND FOR CHILDREN SAYS
I work hard to prevent youth from returning to criminal MEASURE 57 MEANS SAFER COMMUNITIES
behavior.Effective treatment includes drug treatment.The AND SAFER KIDS
same is true foradults. Stand for Children works to build a powerful,grassropts citizen
Measure S7 is the only measure on the ballot that voice so that all children have the opportun ity to grow up
includes reguilinad drug treatment and even tougher' healthy,educated,and safe.
sentences for those who refuse treatment. WE'RE ASKING YOU TO SAY YES ON 57
HELP ME DO MY JOB:VOTE YES ON 57. Drugs and drug-related crimes ca n tear apart families a nd
Jeff Haynes,f ront-line worker,Oregon Youth Authority communities.Unless we stop the cycle of addiction and
revolving-door justice,we aren't solving the problem.
1 Data Source:OYA Mental Health Gap Assessment,2008. Measure 57 is a cost effective investment in our future and
Excluding Conduct Disorder
2http://www.oregon.gov/DYA/ means safer Oregon children.
Keep Children from Becoming Victims of Crime
(This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better way To Fight The incidence of drug abuse in a household is very closely
Crime Committees I related to child abuse and other violence against children.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Measure 57 is the only measure on the ballot with the
Theprinting of this argumentdoes notconstituteen endorsamentby combination of treatments and sentences needed to change
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of the behaviors that most threaten the safety of children.
any statement made in the argument.
Required Addiction Treatment to Stop Revolving-Door
Justice
-... Measure 57 requires treatment for the 85%of cu rrently
STOP THE REVOLVING DOOR. incarcerated property criminals with drug and a lcohol
addiction.
UNITED WAY MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY
URGES A YES VOTE ON MEASURE 57 A Good Investment for Taxpayers
Warehousing people in prison is an expensive way to solve a
United Way Mid-Willamette Valley works to advance the problem.Measure 57 is a two-pronged approach of tougher
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commongoodandcreateopportunitiesforabetterlifeforall sentences and required drug treatment for drug-addicted
We focus on the basics we all need to succeed:Education, offenders.
income,health.Our goal is to create long-lasting change that Measure 57 Means Safer Oregon Children
prevents problems from happening in the first place. R
We see the wreckage of the currentfailed system everyday in STAND FOR CHILDREN
the workwe do:Unsafe neighborhoods,substance addiction, SAYS YES ON 57
threats to kids and the elderly. (This information furnished by Jonah Edelman,Stand for Children.)
Oregon must do better. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
THE REVOLVING DOOR OF DRUG AND The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsementby
ALCOHOL ADDICTION the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
85%of people in jail for property crimes have drug or alcohol
problems.
49%of property crime offenders will commit another crime - Business leaders ask you to join in
when they are released,continuing the revolving door cycle of supporting Measure o
crime.
Under the cu rrent system,less than 15%of inmates receive As a bipartisan,statewide business organization,we represent
intensive drug and alcohol treatment. over 300 homegrown businesses and Is rge corporations from -
a wide range of industry sectors.Our decision to support
Measure 57 will cha nge that. Measure 57 was an easy one.
As business owners,we know first hand how identity Measure 57 is a good investment in Oregon's future.
thieves can ruin alifetime of a customer's good credit Continuing to warehouse drug offenders is costly and it doesn't
and cause businesses to lose money.We know the solve the problem in the long run.We need tough penalties and
losses a business has to sustain when it's the victim of mandatory treatment to stop the revolving door in Oregon's
property crime.We support this measure because: criminal justice system.It will save taxpayer dollars and keep
• Measure 57 imposes tough sentences for identity theft families together.
and even tougher sentences for those who prey on our Please join us in voting Yes on Measure 57. ,
elderly. Larry Wolf,President
• Measure 57 works to stop repeat offenders and revolving Oregon Education Association
door justice for property crime.
(This information furnished by Larry Wolf,President,Oregon Education
• Measu re 57 is r=a rigid,one-size-fits-all approach—it is Association.)
smart,tough,and g ives law enforcement officers the tools . This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
they need to protect us. The printing of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by
As business owners,we see the huge financial cost of drugs the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
a nd the cri me drugs generate.These costs can end up eventu- any statement made in the argument.
a Ily costing jobs as well as threatening our state's economy.
As your friends and neighbors,we've seen drugs tear at our
communities and destroy our next generation.We've also seen
repeat offenders get returned to the streets too quickly. Measure 57:Atougher and smarter way to reduce
propert y and drug crime.
We support this measure because: - - _ -
• Measure 57 is the ONLY measure that increases sentences Measure 57 is tough on property crime.It will significantly . ..
Measuti me is the ONLY and traffickers reuses sentences increase prison sentences for repeat property crimes,identity
for theft,mail theft and crimes against the elderly.
children.
• Measure 57 rewires treatment and imposes stiffer Measure 57 is tough on drug crime.It will significantly
sentences 57 reQuise treatment and who refuse - increase prison sentences for repeat drug crimes.For people .
convicted of delivering or manufacturing drugs,prison
treatment. sentences would range from 34to 130 months,depending on
It's time for change Measure 57 is a smart tough factors such as the amount of drugs involved,the offender's
cost-effective solution carefully crafted by law enforcement criminal record and personal history,and whether drugs were -
andelectedofficialstobringthekindsofchanges sold to an adult or a juvenile.Current sentencing guidelines
we need to make Oregon safer. range from probation only to 45 months for the same crimes.
- We join our law,enforcement community, But while being tough on the manufacturers and dealers of
advocates for children and seniors,parents,teachers, certain drugs(cocaine,ecstasy,heroin or methamphetamine),
and Republicans and Democrats alike, -this lawwould mandate drug and alcohol treatment for certain
in saying Yes on Measure 57! addicted offenders in order to reduce the likelihood of future.
- - criminal activity,and it will impose penalties for failure to
OREGON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - complete treatment.That's being smarter.
(This information furnished by Ryan Deckert,Oregon Business This is a tough,no-nonsense measu re,The authors of -
- Association.) Measure 57 properly recognized that when offenders are
This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255, treated for the core problems that lead to their criminal activity.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by they a re less likely to offend again.Only Measure 57 provides a
the State ofOragon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of sensible,long term strategy to reduce property and drug crime
any statement made in the argument. . in our com munities,making us all safer and more secure.
Oregon citizens hove been outspoken in their desi re to reduce
property crimes.Measure 57 is tougher...and smarter
- - and more effective.
- THE OREGON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION -
URGES YOU TO VOTE YES ON 57 Vote YES on Measure 57,the only crime measure that
Keep Kids Safe and Families Together deserves your vote. -
ThegoaloftheOregonEducationAssociationistoensurethat (This information furnished by Carla"KC"Hanson,Multnomah County.
every child has access to a quality education and that kids are Democrats.)
safe and s u ppo rted.Th at's why we a re a ski ng Oregonians to This space purchased for$500In accordance wiih ORS 251.255.
Vote Yes on Measure 57. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
As educators,we've seen firsthand the'harm that drug anystatementmaae in the argument
addiction can do to children and families.We see students in
our classrooms who suffer-emotionally and academically=
because of their parents'addictions.We can do better. _
Measure 57 helps keep families together.We need to Juvenile Parole Officers Urge a
hold offenders accountable,but it's not enough to incarcerate Yes vote on Measure 57
drug offenders.For the sake of the family,we must invest in AFSCME Council 75 represents the professional men and
treatment. women who work as Juvenile Parole Officers.We are the
Measure 57 helps keep kids safe from abuse.Drug people who work with Oregon's delinquentyouth in your
addiction often leads to violence in the home.We must stop the communities every day.
cycle of abuse.Only Measure 57 will impose tough penalties Together we share your desire for changes in Oregon's criminal
and the necessary treatment to change the behavior of the justice system.Measure 57 creates the toughest sentences for
addict. dealing meth,cocaine and heroin,and identity theft,and
requires addiction treatment. Southern Oregon - ---
We are asking you to vote YES on 57.If you want a measure District Attorney Mark Huddleston-Jackson County
that will be tough on crime,send a message with your ballot. District Attorney Stephen Campbell-Josephine County
Measure 57 takes a carrot and a stick approach,not q rigid,- Central and Eastern Oregon
one-size-fits-all approach.Youthful offenders must have Sheriff John A.Trumbo-Umatilla County
treatment options for their addictions and have programs that District Attorney Michael T Dugan-Deschutes County.
give them an opportunity to change the direction of their lives. District Attorney David Schutt-Lake County _
Measure 57 requires treatmentfor alcohol and drug Officer James Buhlinger-Deer Ridge Correctional Facility,
addiction. Madras
As youth corrections professionals,we know that when these (This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight
offenders beat thei r own d rug or alcohol addiction,they are Crime Committee.) -
lesslikelytocommitnewcrimes.if an offender chooses not to This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
participate in the treatment offered,theirsentence will be The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
longer as a result. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Measure 5'J gives law enforcement and juvenile any statement made in the argument
corrections professionals the tools they need to help =e
our youth offenders change behavior.
If you want tougher sentences for repeat offenders, Measu re 571s The On ly Measure To Address
Measure 57 is.the only choice that makes sense.That's why Root Cause of Drug Crimes.police,sheriffs,district attorneys,and juvenile parole officers. . -
like us are supporting Measure 57. The Problem:
We are urging you tojoin us byvating YES on Measure 57. Drug use and addiction are behind a significant proportion of
property crimes committed against Oregonians.Drug
Juvenile Parole Officers,AFSCME Council 75 - addiction also takes its toll on thousands of individuals as they
struggle to manage their disease,often without access to
(This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight treatment services vital to tiring their disease u ndar control. .
Crime Committee.) -
Without proper treatment,the chronic brain disease of alcohol
This space purchased
argument ent doe not with ORS 2ntby . and drug addiction will continue to destroy families,strip
the tale of Oregon,nord esthesate warrant the a curac or truth innocent citizens of their identities,steal property,and cause
the State entmad nordoesthestate warrant[he accuracy or truth of
anystatementmade in the argument - fatal and injury crashes that fiave life-long consequences for
unsuspecting victims.There is also no question that with out
proper drug and alcohol treatment services criminals addicted
to drugs will re-offendat some time upon release.
MORE TOOLS AND RESOURCES=THE BETTER WAY Without proper alcohol and drug treatment for these offenders,
TO FIGHTCRIME " Oregon taxpayers wi l l continue to underwrite skyrocketing -
FROMEVERYCORNEROFOREGON,IAWOFFICERS SAY, demands on the criminal justice,child welfare and foster care
°VOTEERO O EGON,L WO systems wh1 Is the same offenders are re-arrested again,and
again.The safety of everyone is.compromised as untreated
Oregonians are frustrated thatjust a small number of criminals offenders re-enter society still addicted and unable to manage.
are responsible for so many crimes,especially when it comes their disease. -
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todrugtrafficking,property crimes and identity theft. .How It Breaks Down: -
Measure 57 will help stop repeat offenders Measure 57 provides much tougher sentences for repeat
and revolving door justice property crimes,and those who engage in a life-style of drug -
trafficking.Repeat offenders will face much harsher penalties,
We've helped identify the solution and we are asking for your and we will all be safer as a result. . -
support:Please give us the tools we need to keep your kids and -
communitysafeandhelpusstoptherevolvingdoorof - Measure 57 is the ONLY measure that requires urgently needed
Oregon's criminal justice system. alcohol and drug addiction treatment for first-time and low risk
offenders so they can successfully recover from the disease of
JOIN US IN VOTING YES ON MEASURE 57 - addiction and become productive members of society.With
Oregon Coast proper treatment these offenders will have the medical care
Sheriff Todd Anderson-Tillamook County necessary to remain alcohol and drug free..
Sheriff Dennis Dotson-Lincoln County The Solution: -
District Attorney Joshua Marquis-Clatsop County Vote"yes"for Measure 57,to keep all of us safer.It is the least
District Attorney Everett Dial-Curry County costly and the ONLY public safety measure that addresses the
Willamette Valley root cause of so much of Oregon's property and identity crime,
Sheriff Diana Simpson-Benton County .and requires alcohol and drug treatment for offenders. _
Sheriff Jack Crabtree-Yamhill County To learn more visit our website at http://www.opera-oregon.us
District Attorney Brad Berry-Yamhill County
District Attorney Walter M.Beglau-Marion County (This information furnished by Debra Gilmour,Oregon Prevention,'
Officer Vernon R.Ha mpton Jr-Santis m Correctional Education&Recovery Association(OPERA))
Institution,Salem This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Portland Metro Area The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Sheriff Craig Roberts-Clackamas County any statement made in the argument
Sheriff Bob Skipper-Multnomah County
District Attorney Bob Hermann-Wash ington County
Officer Ti na Turner-Morf itt-Coffee Creek Correctional -
Institution,Wilsonville
Oregon Council of Police Associations
END THE CYCLE OF CRIME. Oregon Police Chiefs for Safer Communities
VOTE"YES-ON MEASURE 57 Oregon Community Corrections Directors
a Every day,the parole and probation officers across Oregon Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers
work to ensure that criminal offenders reintegrate into society
F and do not commit additional crimes in their communities. Juvenile Parole Officers-AFSCME Council 75
Of all the factors that contribute to recidivism for offenders who SEIU,Local 503,representing front-line workers at the
commit property crimes and identity theft,none ranks higher Oregon Youth Authority,and 45,000 other workers
than drug and alcohol addiction. Oregon Business Association
We see if it every day: _ Save Oregon Seniors
85%of offenders in jail for property crime have drug and Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
alcohol addictions.
Under the current system less than 15%get intensive drug Frederick Olson,Co-Chair,Advocacy Coalition of
Seniors and People with Disabilities
or alcohol treatment.
Almost 60%of property crime offenders go on to commit Oregon Alliance for Retired.Americans
additional crimes when they are released. - Elders in Action Commission -
Withoutmandatory treatment,tougher sentences won't stop United Way Mid-Willamette Valley
the revolving door for perpetrators of property crimes and -AARp Oregon,Gerald J.Cohen State Director
identity theft.
That's why we are supporting Measure 57. Sheriffs,district attorneys,and law enforcement
from all across Oregon
It has tough sentences for drug kingpins and criminals who
target out kids and thee lderly.But it also has required drug and (This information furnished by Matt Bievins,The Better Way To Fight
alcohol treatment to stop the revolving door. Crime Committee.)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
H is the better way to fight crime in Oregon. The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsememby
Vote Yes on Measure 57. the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
any statement made in the argument.
FEDERATIONS OF OREGO N PAROLE AND PROBATION
OFFICERS
(This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight y - As a Victim of Identity Theft,
Crime Committee.) I Support Measure 57 as the -
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. - Smart Approach to Fighting Crime
The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by -
,the State of Oregon;nordoes the state warrant the accuracyortruth of Dear fellow Oregonian,
anystatementmade in the argument
For almost a decade,my family has been dealing with the
trauma and trou ble.connected to having my personal informa-
tion stolen.The impacts of identity theft are long lasting a nd
VOTE YES ON 57 the victimization is a very real problem that Oregon must
THE BETTER WAY TO FIGHT CRIME address.
Oregonians are frustrated that i ust a smal l number of cri mine IS In addition to having my bank account emptied,I have had to
are responsible for so many crimes,especially when it comes deal with countless hotel bills,cell phone accounts,and other
to drug trafficking, transactions conducted using my name and Social Security
g g,property crimes and identity theft. number.In addition to the financial burden this creates,the
Measure 57 toughens sentences for those who prey an the time and energy it takes to solve these never-ending problems
elderly and children,and gives law enforcementthe tools it is intense.l am still unsure whetherthese problems will ever
needs to stopthe revolving.door of Oregon's criminal justica stop.
system. - 1 don't want what happened to me
Measure 57 holds criminals accountable. - to happen to anyone else
Victims of identity theft can have their lives ruined and their and that is why I support Measure 57._
savings stolen.It can take years to get good credit again.It just We need to hold identity thieves accountable and Measure 57
makes sense to treat these cri mes-and drug crimes against does that.
children-more seriously. Oregon also needs to get smart about this problem.The
Measure 57 is the only measure that will stop biggest driver of property crime and identity theft is drug addic-
revolving door justice. tion,and countless Oregonians wil I continue to be victimized if
With 85%of incarcerated property criminals fueled by drug or we are not addressing the root cause of these crimes. _
alcohol addiction,Measure 57 ALSO requires mandatory drug I support Measure 57 because it combines tougher sentencing
treatment,to finally breakthe cycle of crime.One-size-fits-all with required drug treatment;We need to do more than lock
solutions aren't the answer,which is why Measure 57-with people up.By getting offenders the addiction treatmentthey
tougher sentences AND required addiction treatment-is the need,we begin to actually break the cycle ofcrime.
better way to fight crime. Sincerely, "
JOIN US. Scott Gregory
VOTE YES ON 57. Support Measure 57
wines be tenaravtofmhtcrime tom it Gets Smart on Crime
(This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight
Crime Committee.) - - - -
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with DRS 251.255. The politicians and bureaucrats are trying to pull a fast one.
The printing of this argument does not constitute in endorsement by Every 3.2 minutes,criminals commit"property"crime in
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. Oregon.
_ They steal your cars,your identity,burglarize your homes and
businesses,and sell drugs to your children..
`v
AARP Oregon urges Oregonians to Then.....most of them get probation.
vote"YES-on Measure 57 In 2007:
Measure 57 is the better way to bring 57%convicted of motor vehicle theft got....probation!
the kind of change Oregon needs 62%convicted of identity theft got.....probationI
Older Oregonians a re frustrated that just a smal l number of 53%convicted of residential burglary got...probation!
criminals are responsible for so many crimes,especially when
it comes to drug trafficking,property crimes and identity theft. 70%convicted of burglary of a business got....probation!
Measure 57 is the better way to fight crime. 69%convicted for felony drug dealing got....probation!
Measure 57-has provisions that will help seniors 80%convicted for selling cocaine within 1000 feet of a school
and our most vulnerable citizens got...probation!
• Identitytheft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the In 1995,citizen sponsored Measure 11 went into effect requir
United States. ing mandatory prison sentences for violent criminals.Oregon
• Oregon is ranked 13th in the country for cases of identity had the highest violent crime rate of all the western states.We
theft,with those over 65years of age often more now have the lowest violent crime rate of all the western
vulnerable to having their identity stolen. states.They said it would cost too much.They overestimated
• Measure 57 gives tougher sentences to those who the cost by nearly 50 0/61
steal$10,000 or more_from anyone over the age
Of 65. What have we learned?
Measure 57 will help make Oregon safe and When you put criminals in jail,the crime rate goes down.
it's far more cost-effective
Way down,
While Oregon is ranked 18th in the nation for property crime,. Costs too much?
the biggerprgblem is that repeat offenders are the ones - -
committingasignificantportionofthatcrime.And nearly These are the same politicians who just provided themselves
85 percent of repeat property offenders are addicted to drugs with luxurious$4400 desks,$6700 credenzas,$2500 leather
or alcohol The onlyway to break that cycle and make sure sofas,$1800 chairs,and newflat screen tv'sl
offenders won't repeat their crimes into make sure drug "
treatment is required.Measure 57 does just that AND it has The politicians are trying to confuse the voters.
tougher penalties for those who refuse treatment. Here's how:
Dollarfor dollar,Measure 57 is a wiser investmentfor our There areTWO crime measures on the ballot:Politician
seniors,families and communities without a more expensive, sponsored 57 and Citizen sponsored 61.Whichever one
rigid,one-size-fits-all approach. has the most votes wins.
Let's bring better,smarter security to Measure 57 is the first crime measure on the ballot.It's the
Oregon seniors and families by voting politicians'measure.VOTE NO!
"YES"on Measure 57 -The second crime measure on the ballot is Measure 61.
AARP Oregon . Mandatoryprison time for criminalsl You do the crime...you
Gerald J Cohen,State Director do the time.VOTE YES!
AARP Oregon Politician measure 57 puts 3000 less criminals in jail
Ray Miao,State Volunteer President
Citizen measure 61 puts 3000 more criminals in jail
(This information furnished by Gerald J Cohen,HARP Oregon.) Here's how to remember it:
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The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Citizen measu re 611s more than politician measu re 57.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. 3000 more!
Vote yes on 6l....no on 57...because 61 is more than 571
Steve Doell
(This information furnished by Steve DoeN.l
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the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument
to prison on their first convictions.
STOP But,we cannot have both politician Measure 57 and citizen
Measure 61.The politicians who put Measure 57 on the ballot
DON'T BE DECEIVEDI included a clause which says that Measure 57 kills Measure 61.
Before you vote on politician Measure 57,please take agood So,to really fight crime,vote Noon politician Measure 57 and
look at citizen MEASURE 61.In citizen MEASURE 81, vote Yes on citizen Measure 61.
149,000 Oregon voters signed petitions to demand that we all
be safe from meth dealers,auto thieves,burglars;and identity Steve Beck
thieves.Citizen MEASURE 61 establishes mandatory Oregon State Police Trooper,retired
minimum prison sentences forthese crimes. Duane Fletchall
Politicians in the legislature polled citizen MEASURE 61 Sheriff's Sergeant,retired
and realized they could not defeat it by asking voters to vote no.
They designed politieian.Measu to 57 to mislead the voters by !This information furnished by Steve Beck and Duane Fletchall.)
pretending to be tough on crime;but by actually providing This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.
weaker sentences the n citizen MEASURE 61. - The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Politician Measure 57 has a Killer Clause which,cancels the any statementmade in the argument._
mandatory minimum prison sentences established in citizen
MEASURE 61.This Killer Clause is contained in Section 6 of
Measure 57.Because of this Killer Clause,a vote in favor of
politician Measure 57 is a vote against mandatory minimum Measure 57 Sets Criminals Free.is that what you want?
prison sentences for convicted meth dealers,auto thieves,
burglars(home invasions),and identity thieves. Vote No on the politicians'Measure 57.if you want real punish-
A vote for politician Measure 57 also maintains probation on
ment for criminals.
a first conviction for these crimes.:This is a catch and release Citizen Measure 61,also on this ballot,provides mandatory
clause. minimum sentences for meth dealers,auto thieves,burglars,
Take a look at citizen MEASURE 81,also on this if - identity thieves,and other criminals.It is"son of 11"in the
sense that it follows the example of Measure 11(mandatory
you like the simple and effective mandatory minimum prison minimum sentences forviolent crimes).
sentences of citizen MEASURE.61,vote NO on politician'
Measure 57 and YES ON CITIZEN MEASURE 61.You can't But politician Measure 57 was put on the ballot by politicians in
have it both ways. the legislature as a cheap and weak alternative to citizen
Measure 61.They also put in a killer clause.The killer clause in
Steve Doell - Measure 57 says that Measure 61 is canceled if Measure57
Kevin-Mannix gets one more vote than Measure 61.
(This information furnishedby Steve Doell and Kevin Mannix.) The politicians know that citizens want strong action against.
these crimes,so they wrote their own ballot title for Measure 57
This space purchased for$500 inaecordance whhORS 251.265. . to make it sound tough.But here is the reality:over the next 6
The printing ofthisargdment does notconstitute an endorsement by years,3000.convicted criminals will be in a"catch and release"
the StateofOregon,nordoes the state warrantthe accuracyortmth of system,if Measure 57 passes.
anystatement made in theargument
This catch and release system is all about probation.Over the
next 6 years,citizen Measure 61 will actually put nearly 5000 -
meth dealers,burglars,auto thieves,and identity thieves
Measure 57:A MISLEADING BALLOT TITLE behind bars.But politician Measure 57 cancels Measure 61 and
AND WEAK SENTENCES gives 3000 of these cri minals probation.
Politician Measure 57 has a be]lot title that makes it sound like it Citizen Measure 61 is tougher than politician Measu re 57
is going to go after meth dealers,cocaine dealers,and heroin 3000 more criminals behind bars!Vote Yes on 61,and No on
dealers.But the ballot title is misleading.if you want to go after 57,because 61 is tougherthan 57.
these drug dealers,you need to vote No on politician Measure Steve Beck
57 and vote Yes on citizen Measure 61,put on the ballot by Oregon State Police Trooper,retired
citizen initiative.
Why?Politician Measure 57 is a legislative referral which (This information furnished by Steve Beck Oregon State Police Trooper,
pretends to go after drug dealers but actually leavesthe vast Retired.)
majority ofdrug dealers on probation.This is because This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
politician Measure 57 specifies that a drug dealer has to deal a- The printing ofthis argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by
tremendous volume of drugs-over$40,000 worth-in order to the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
be subject to its sentences. anystatement made in the argument.
The typical back-alley or street corner meth,crack,or cocaine
dealer never carries more than$1000 to$2000 worth of drugs.
This is because the dealer might be killed by his customers if he MEASURE 57:A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING"
carries that much valuable property.
Politician Measure 57 is a sheep in wolf's clothing.For truth in
Under politician Measu re 57,these typical drug dealers,who sentencing,vote No on Measure 57,which comes from the
are dealing drugs near schools,in our communities,and even legislature,and vote Yes on the citizen measure which is also
in our backyards,will get-probation)That is right;the typical on this ballot,Measure 61.
drug dealer will get probation.But notjustforthe first - -
conviction.The typical drug dealerwill get probation for the Why is politician Measure 57 a sheep in wolf's clothing?
first,second,third,and fourth convictions. Because it pretends to be tough on crime,but it is actually gen-
tie as a lamb in dealing with meth dealers,burglars,auto
Fortunately,we have a strong alternative,citizen Measure 61. thieves,and identity thieves.
Measure 01 will send meth,crack,cocaine,and heroin dealers
Under politician Measure57,your typical meth dealer will get The Portland National Lawyers Guild sees both Measure 57 and
probation-and gets to demand treatment for his drug 61 as flawed and wrong-headed.No doubt,Measure 61 would
addiction,getting in line in front of innocent citizens who can- be far worse than Measure 57:Forth is reason,the Portland
not afford such treatment. National Lawyers Guild urges you to reject both
Under politician Measure 57,the professional identity thief will Measures,but if you choose to vote for either,vote Yes
on 57 and Na on 61.
know that Oregon is the place to go because hewill have to be
caught and convicted at least 5 times before he faces a prison (This information furnished by Kenneth A.Kreuscher,Co-Chair of
term. Portland National Lawyers Guild.)
AJune 2008 report bythe Oregon Criminal Justice This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251255.
Commission pointed out that 3000 convicted meth dealers, The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
auto thieves,burglars,and identity thieves,over the next 6 the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy of truth of
years,will get probation rather than prison time under any statement made in the argument.
politician Measure 57. -
Fortunately,citizens have an alternative on this same ballot.
That is citizen Measure 61.It provides mandatory minimum -
prisontermsforthesecriminals.But you cannot have both
citizen Measure 61 and politician Measure 57.This is because -
thepoliticiansinthelegislatur e.put a killer clause in
Measure 57,which cancels Measure 61.
So,those of us who wantreal accountability for serious crime
need to vote no on politician Measure 57 and vote yes on
citizen Measure 61. - -
DuaneFletchall - -
Sheriff'sSergeant,retired
(This information furnished by Duane Fletchall,Sheriffs Sergeant. -
"Retired.)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. _
The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
Vote NO on More Prisons -
Mandatory prison sentences.divert public money from -
education.Oregon spends less on education per student than
30 other states,while.we spend more per capita than a ny other
state on prisons.Oregon spends more on corrections than
h ighat education.is this the future we went for Oregon's -
children?
Rural communities face serious fiscal crises and are
unable to pay for basic government programs.Our dilapidated
roads,bridges,sewers,and ports require new financial
commitment.And yet we have two Measures o n the ballot,
57 and 61,to increase spending on incarceration,and none to -
improveschoolsorbridges.
Increased prison sentences will worsen our already
racially imbalaneed criminal justice system.Oregon _
-incarcerates African-Americans six times more,often than
Whites.Before mandating any increase in prison sentences,we
must address the disproportionate impact our criminal justice
system has on racial and ethnic minorities. -
Mandatory minimum sentences have no measurable -
effect on reducing crime.Oregon's crime rate began _
decreasing in the 1990s.The proponents of mandatory -
minimum laws claim this trend was caused by mandatory
sentencing laws.However,in a convenient omission,they fail
to mention that during this same period,crime rates decreased
throughout the Nation.New York experienced the same violent
crime reduction as Oregon yet managed to decrease its prison
population by 8.4%.Increasing prison time is not the best path
to decreasing crime.
Neither Measure 57 nor 61 is smart on crime.We
understand that the Legislature was trying to avertthe disaster
of Measure 61 by offering the lesser evil,Measure 57.But we
believe Oregonians are smarterthan that.
'Proposed byinitiativepetition to be voted on atthe General Election,November 4,2008.
Result of"yes"vote summary -
"Yes"vote prohibits teaching.public school student in Current law requires instruction in all school subjects
language other than English for more than two years (exceptforeign languages)to be primarily in English;permits
(exception forteaching foreign language to English speakers). instruction in more than one language so students whose
native language is not English can make early transition to
English;requires schools to provide English courses for
Result of"no"vote children unable to profit from classes taught in English.
Measure provides that no public school student shall be taught
"NO"vote retains requiring English courses for students in language-other than English for more than two years;
unable to profit from classes taught in English,permitting with exception for classes teach i ng foreign language to
multiple-language instruction to assist transition to English. English-speaking students.Limits"English immersion classes"
(not defined)to no more than two years for students whose
primary language is not English and who are not capable of
being taught in English;after that,students shallbe taught
exclusively in English.Other provisions.
Estimate of financial impact
This measure will require additional local school spending
between$203 million and$253 million in each of the first two
school years.The cost may change in later years,depending
upon the number of non-English speaking students in public
schools,and their academic performance over time.
The measure does not affect the amount of funds collected for
state government,schools,or local governments.
This proposal mandates anew requirement that all BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OREGON;
non-English speaking students be"immersed in English"for -
a limited amount of time.Federal law requires thatstudents - A new section shall be added to and made part of the Oregon
continue to make satisfactory academic progress each year. " Revised Statutes,which section shall read:
To meet the requirements of both the measure and federal law Section 1.English Immersion required in public schools.
will require more staff and resources in public schools.The English is the language of opportunity in America.Learning
following additional resources would be needed: English opens doors to betterjobs and opportunities.The only
• One additional teacher and one additional instructional way to fully learn about American culture,and what makes -
assistantineachtypicalelementary school. America tru ly unique,is through our common bond of the
• One additional teacher and one additional instructional English language.Therefore,it is the policy of the State of
assistant in each typical middle school. Oregon that public school students,who are not proficient in
•.:Two additional teachers and two additional instructional .English and students for whom English is a second language,
assistants in each typical high school shall be immersed in English,not sidelined for an extended
• Additional teaching materials to support English period of time,but mainstreamed with English speaking`
immersion programs—the equivalent of a 10 percent students in the shortest time possible.To that end: _ -
increase in teaching materials.- (a) If a non-English speaking student first enters the public
• Tutoring.and/orafter school programs for all English school system atthe kindergarten through the fourth
Language Learner students inthe state(about 13 percent: grade level,English immersion classes shall.be limited to
of all students)to help them keep up with their classes in not more than one year,afterwhich time the student
othersubjects. ` - shall be taught exclusively in English.
•. Fourweeks of summer school for English Language - -
Learner students who havefallenbehindin other subjects. (b)Ifa non-English speaking student entersthe public school
• An additional day of professional developmentfor all system atthe fifth grade through the eighth grade level,.
teachers to learn techniques for assisting English. English immersion shall be limited to not mpre than one
Language Learner students in English-only classrooms. year and a half of a year,afterwhichtimethestudent
-
shall be taught exclusively in English.
The cost of these additional resources would be$253 million in
each of the first two years. (c) If non-English speaking student enters the public
school system at the ninth gradethrough the twelfth
Arizona Experience grade level,English immersion shall be limited to not
Arizona required English immersion programs for public more than two years,after which time the student shall
school students starting in 2006.While the implementation be taught exclusively in English. -
costestimatesvary fromdistrictto-district,the Arizona School -
Administrators Association estimated the average additional (d)Public school students,who as of the effective date of
statewide cost to be$2,741 per student peryear.if Oregon - this 2008 Act already are enrolled in and have partici -
schools spent aOmilar amount-on 74,000 English Language gated in an English as a Second Language(ESU program
Learner students,an English immersion program in.Oregon and are notyet ready to be taught exclusively English,
would cost approximately$203 million each ofthe first two for the next school year beginning on or afterJuly 1,2009
schoolyears. - shall be enrolled in an English immersion program as -
set forth in subsection(a),(b),and(c)of this section.This
Committee Members: subsection(d)shall not apply to students who will be
entering the 11th or 12th grade in thefirst school year
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury beginning on or after July 1,2009.
State Treasurer Randall Edwards -
Scott Harra,Director,Dept.of Administrative Services (e)To insure the cessation of the long term ESL programs -
Elizabeth Harchenko,Director,Dept.of Revenue currently in use in many of the public schools in Oregon,.
Debra Guzman,Local Government Representative beginning July 1,2009,no public school student shall
be taught in a language other than English for more than '
fThe estimate offinancial impactand explanation wasprovidedby the two years.This.section does not apply to classes which
above committee pursuant to ORS 250.127) teach English speaking students a foreign language. -
(f) For purposes of this section,a student shall be
considered a"non-English speaking student",if the
student's primary language is a language other than '
English and the student is not capable of being taught
in English. -
(g)This 2008 Act supersedes any pre-existing law,rule,or
policy with which it conflicts.
Ballot Measure 58 amends Oregon statute to prohibit
teaching non-English speaking public school students in a
language that is not English for more than one to two years. .
Presently,local school districts are required to provide
programs based on research for the learning of English as
nonnative speakers.Those programs now are provided until
such time as students are assessed as"English proficient.' ' -
Underthemeasure,students who do not understand English
may attend English immersion classes for a limited time before
being taught only in English.English immersion is not defined
by the measure and will require the Oregon legislature to -
determinewhatcomprisesEnglishimmersionandwhateffect - -
thatdefinitionwillhaveoninstructioninthenon-English
language.Further,the legislature will have to address the effect
of this measure on compliance with relevant federal laws.
Students entering a public school in kindergarten through
grade 4 may attend English immersion classes for no more
'than one year.Students entering a public school in grades
through 8 may attend English immersion classes for no more '
than one and one-half years.Students entering a public school _
in grades 9 through 12 may attend English immersion classes _
for nomore than two years.After one to two years,English
:language learners will be mainstreamed,regardless of whether
they are English-proficient. -
Students enrolled in an English as a second language(ESQ
class on the effectiveidate of the measure who still are not
English proficient must begin English immersion classes in the
2009-2010 school year.This requirement does not apply to
students who will begin grade 11 or 12 in the 20032010 school
year.Students enrolled in an ESL class on the effective date of
the measure may attend English immersion classes for no -
more than the period of time allowed for students who did not
attend an ESL class.
Englishspeaking students who are studying a foreign > -
..language may be taught that language for more than two years - -
underthemeasure.
Committee Members: Appointed by: _
AlawGrosso Chief Petitioners
Bill Sizemore Chief Petitioners
Gary Hargett - Secretary of State
Lynn Rest Secretary of State
Fred R.Neal secretary of State. _
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of
the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 257.215.1 -
r
Additionally,this measure establishes the precedent for popu-
lar vote on all professional planning.HoW wi l l your doctor treat
VOTE YES ON MEASURE#58 your infection?Not by professional knowledge!Nol Let the
A YES vote for Measure 58 is a vote for improving the voters deeidel Yeahl
education of our immigrant children.It allows up to two Teachers should not be left alone to teach,and doctors should
years of specialized intensive English instruction, be regulated by the whims of popular elections!Professional
giving English Language Learners.grade level skills in practices should be set by the lowestcommon denominator of
literacy and school subjects,and the ability to do public prejudice at the ballot box.This is democracy!We want
regular classroom work in English. - democratic lesson plans and democratic medical proce-
It is a vote for integration and equity. dures!Sizemoron medicine!Let's votel
Immigrants have come to America for generations and VOTE FOR INCOMPREHENSIBLE INSTRUCTION
successfully learned English in our publ is schools.Mastering - - AND VOLUMINOUS VOTING!
English is not only essential for personal success in education,
work and civic life,but the language unites us as a country. Donations:Traditional Prejudices Coalition,Box 1851,Portland
97207. -
Current programs using bilingual,ELD,ESL or ELL
models in Oregon are failing our non-English speaking (This information furnished by M.Dennis Moore,Traditional Prejudices
students.Last year the Oregon Department of Education Coalition.)
reported that only 22 of the 129 school districts met minimum This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OR$251.255.
standards-an almost 80%fai l ure rate.That is a disaster for the The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by
'students. the State of Oregon;nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument. _
Limited-English proficiency(LEP)students in Oregon
- are funded at one and one half times the amount for reg-
ular students.Financial support is not the problem,but the
LEP programs that are failing our children are.From 2005-07, VOTE YES ON 58
among 8th graders learning English,only 15%passed the
writing test and only 360/6 passed math-this is unacceptable. The Marion County Republican Executive Committee supports
The first priority for our LEP students is mastery of
a"Yes"vote on Measure 58.
English as quickly as possible. More and more money is going into our classrooms,but
A YES vote for Measure 58 benefits all children. results are not improving.
Paid for by Oregonians for Immigration Reform PAC Bilingual education is a major part of the problem.Bilingual
or English as a Second Language(ESL)is a set of programs
(This information furnished by Jim Ludwick,Oregonians For where the majority of those students are primarilythere to
Immigration Reform.) learn in their native language and not English,as we should
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. expect.Students need to master English to excel.
Theprinting of this argumentdoes notconstitut an endorsememby What you are not told is that these ESL students receive
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of 50%additional fundi ng per student than the rest of the
any statement made in the argument..
student population,over$770 million per year.
dim (ORS 327.013(7)(a)(B)School fund distribution computation)
We believe that,rather than promoting student achievement,
Current law lets English students to progress attheir own rate. ESL has become an incentive to fail.Why?The longer these
No!Wrong!Measure 58 will require children to learn faster— students are classified ESL,the longer the districts receive the
by force of law.This measure will outlaw slow English additional 50%funding.Instead of promoting English profi
leamingl Cool I ciency,as No Child left Behind(NCLB)law requires,taxpayers
pay greater and greater sums for ESL students for many years
In fact,laws requiring Latinos to learn faster could also legis- longer than needed.
late geniuses!Isn't.it amazing what a Sizemore measure can
do?Vote for faster English learning—and legalize geniuses! Measure#58 is not a one-size-fits-all approach.It sets a .
It's that simple!Sizemore simplel reasonable limit to the time taxpayers are required to pay this
My friends,Mexicans should be taught in English because its additional 500/(depending on the student's age):
our native tongue.But American colleges in Mexico City Measure#58 won't cost taxpayers any additional
teach in Englishl By logical extension,that is wrong! money.The claim that the costs to taxpayers will increase is
Students should learn in the national language.Stop teaching nonsense.
military personnel in Germany in English.Keep the German Measure#58 is not-Sink"or-Swim."ESL students will
In Germanyt Students learn better in languages they can't .still receive special assistance.
easily understand!
Measure#58 will stimulate urgency,as required by
The speed at which children learn is best established by - Federal Law,
initiative and referendum!The key is to legislate lesson plans
by popular vote:The more lesson plans you vote on,the Measure#58 will provide an opportunity for ESL students
faster children leam.lVs so simple!So how many hundred to successfully learn English within two years.
Sizemore lesson initiatives do you want to vote on in any one not be misled into believing we can continue to expect dif-
election? ferent results while doing the same things.Bilingual education
Don't leave teaching to teachers!To make English students has not proven to be a recipe for success.
progress,all you have to do is vote for Sizemore measures. English proficiency assures equal opportunity for all -
BillSizemoreknowsbetterthanteachingprofessionalshowto students.
mandate student advancement by initiative petition.
The religious right demands democratic dogma,and Sizemore All of our students deserve a chance at the American
legislates accelerated Latino language learning. Dream!
-Paid for by the Marion County Republican One theory currently in vogue is that immigrant students learn
Executive Committee - English better,if they first become more proficient in their
native language.Therefore,instead of immersing immigrant
(This information furnishedby Richard Hickey,Marion County students in English,so they will learn English and can be taught -
Republican Executive Committee.) in English,Oregon schools begin teaching them their.native
This apace purchased for 5500 in accordance wuh OR5251.255. language.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrantthe accuracyorirut'Of Here they are,newly arrived in the United States and we're
anystatement made in the argument spending tax dollars and precious education resources
teaching them the lang uage of the country they just left.
What sense does it make to spend a year or two teaching a
young impressionable child their native Spanish,Russian,or
Schools Are Rewarded for Nat Teaching Vietnamese language,when during that same period of time
Immigrant Students English the child could have been taught English?After all,it is without
controversythat young minds pick up a new language far
One would think that schools would want immigrant students
to learn English as quickly as possible.This is not necessarily English h the an better.
mind and the sooner a child is immersed in
English the better.
Under current policies.,non-English speaking students are Measure 58 requires that non-English speaking students be.
Undercur sidelined ini Frig)non-En Second Languages(ESL) immersed in English for one to two years,depending on the
often n Enn level of the student,and after that be taught exclusively
classes for many years,sometimes for their entire academic in
life. n English.
This policy can cause kids irreparable damage.Young students If after the initial period a student is not capable of being taught
are robbed of adequate English instruction at a time in life in English,the they are capable b f being taught augto and only
English until they are capable of being taught other subjects -
whentheycanmosteasilylearnandmasteranewlanguage. in English.
Why would schools perpetuate a policy that is so contrary to Current policies are a dismal failure.Lots of kids are being hurt.'
commonsense?Why sideline kids at an age when they could English Immersion approach is the logical,common sense
quickly learn the English language and be taught in English remedywe need and deserves our enthusiastic support.
along with all the other students?The answer is:Money.
Schools are paid a lot of extra money for keeping kids sidelined Freedom Works urges a"Yes"an 58
in ESL classes. (This information furnished by Russ Walker,Freedomworks.)
Schools receive 50%more for each student enrolled in an ESL This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OR5251.255.
program.Plainly stated:Schools lose money,if they quickly The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
teach immigrant students English.They literally are punished if the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
they do what is best for the kids. any statement made in the argument.
And here's something that might surprise you about all this
extra money:It does not have to be used to insure that -
non-English speaking-students are learning English.Schools Immersion Worksl
are free to use the extra money for anything they want.This -
processwastestaxpayerdollarsfailstohelpchildren. This is America.We speak English here.That's not a racist .
With tens of millions of dollars being handed outto schools thing.Ifs not an arrogamthing..It's a fact of life.English is the
language of opportunity in this country.It opens doors to better
across Oregon each year,based on how many kids they keep
' sidelined in ESL classes,is it any wonder that so many kids in lobs and makes possible a better future forthose who speak it.
public schools are not reading and writing in English? Language is assimilated more effectively through immersion.
Measure 58 requires that non-English speaking students be In fact,American foreign exchange students routinely return to
immersed in English right away and then be taught in English. the U.S.fluent in the language of the country in which they
Education"theories'postulated to justify current ESL stayed even though they lived there for less than a year.When
programs highly p given the huge financial.incentive how they accomplished such an amazing feat,most say
rh rams are hi hl suspect,g' 9 something like,"I had to learn it to:survive!" _
behind them. -
FtesdomWorks urges a"Yea"on 58 Why,then,do English as a Second Language(ESL)programs
pull non-English speaking students out of core academic
(This information furnished by Russ Walker,FreadomWorks.) classes in order to teach them in their native language,when
theywould be better served by remaining in regularclass-
Thisapacepurchasedforf500inaaordeneewith ORS251.255. rooms where they can interact with English speaking students
The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsementli and teachers?
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument Participation in ESL programs ca n actually delay la nguage
acquisition,and it costs American tax payers hundreds of
MENEEMEMM millions of dollars each year to maintain this ineffective system
of instruction. -
Current ESL Policies Are aDismal Failure - Measure 58 restructures the process so that students are
There are children all across Oregon who have spent years required to transition from ESL classes back into the main-- -
inourpublicschoolsandyetdonotspeak,read,or write in stream more quickly.(Allowances are made to accommodate
English.Many children are victims of widespread,but students of different ages in recognition of the fact that
nonsensical educational theories. younger children generally assimilate language fasterthan
Let's ignore for the moment the fact that undercurrent policies older ones.) -
schoolsarefinanciallymotivatedtoensurethatimmigrant Furthermore,limiting ESL instruction saves money!Schools
students do not quickly become proficient in English.Let's receive 50%morefunding for each student enrolled in an ESL
think about the so-called"logic"behind current policies. program.That translates into more than 2600 additional tax
dol la rsspent per student per year This extra money goes into
a district's general fund and can be used for virtually anything, on Ore PTA Urges You to Vote Noon Measure 58
which explains why budget-conscious administrators like . g g
these programs. F - Measure 58 is vague and full of unintended consequences.It
Thousands of children are trapped in ESL courses across the takes away local control from principals,school districts,
state.Do the math and then do what is bestfor these kids AND parents,and teachers-the people who know our schools best.
Oregon taxpayers by voting"Yes"on 58. Measure 58 is a one-size-fits-all mandate.Not all children learn
in exactly the same way.The reality is that kids have a range of
(This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United) abiI ities that need to be judged on a ca se-by-case basis.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Eve child in America should learn English so that the can
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsementby N 9 y
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of succeed in this country.But this vague,poorly written measure
anystatement made in the argument. doesn't say how the system would work,who qualifies for it,or
how it would be implemented.It could even lead to Ii miti ng
some students to just one year of learning English.
We believe that our local communities know best how to help
Burying You in Voters'Pamphlet Arguments their students become good citizens.But Measure 58 would
The other side obviously has tons of money to spend.Not leave those decisions to Salem bureaucrats.
only are they spending millions of dollars on television and Measure 58 is just the latest unfunded mandate that would take
radio ads,they also are trying to bury you in voters pamphlet money away from ou r classrooms.
arguments.
Measure 58is the wrong answer-please join Oregon PTA in
Opponents of this measure have called in lots of political favors voting No on Measure 56.
and submitted dozens of voters'pamphlet arguments in all Oregon PTA
kind of names.
Their arguments say pretty much the same thing over and over. (This information furnished byAmta Olson,Oregon PTA.)
They just have different people saying the same thing re peat- This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORB 251.255.
edly.Thei r strategy is to impress you with how many people or The printing of this argument does notconsbtute an endorsement by
groups agree with their side. the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
an ystatementmade in the argument.
Ihope you will think about their strategy.Instead of being
impressed with the volume of words and paper they are throw-
ing at you,consider the strong,reasoned arguments we have
put forward.Please do not be impressed with thei r multitude of i
words or their emotional pleas. The Oregon Education Association
Asks You to Vale No on Measure 58
Even if we had as much money as our opponents,we would
not spend it buying more voters'pamphlet arguments than a Kids Deserve More Than a One-Size-F-tte-All Mandate!
reasonable person would read. Measure 58 imposes a one=size-fits-all mandate to
You might want to consider this si mple fact:Every argument i n teaching our kids.As educators,we know that not all
the voters'pamphlet cost the state several thousand dollars children learn in exactly the same way.The reality is that kids.
more to print and distribute than the ones making the.argu- have a range of abi l ity that need to be judged on a case-by-case
ments actually pay to have their statement included.Taxpayers basis.
are hugely subsidizing every argument printed in this pam- Measure 58 takes decisions about our public schools
phlet,including this one.- away from parents and teachers and puts it in the hands
We have made our case concisely and we hope you find it of racketeer Bill Sizemore.Bill Sizemore has no background
persuasive.And please take note that we did not need to buy - in education,but he continues to promote bad ideas that will
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30to50 pages in the voters'pamphlet to do so. do real harm to our schools.
Measure 58 creates obstacles to learning.Every child in
(This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United.) America shouldIasmEnglishinorderto succeed in the class-
Thlsapasepurchasedfor$5001n accordance with ORS 251.255. room and in life.But we don't need to put unrealistic deadlines
The printing ofthisargu-an'does notcons'lure an endorsement by on how many years it takes to learn English.We're setting Our.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of kids up to fail.And we're setting our schools up to lose mil lions
any statement made in the argument. of dollars in funding.
Measure 58 doesn't address the needs of our schools.
Oregon is just now recovering from over a decade of cuts.Our
schools have suffered over$1 billion in painful cuts.Rather
than continuing to move forward,this measure will take us
backward by taking nearly half a billion dollars out of the
classroom.
- - The 48,000 teachers,school employees,and community
college faculty of the Oregon Education Association
urge you to join us in
voting no on Measure 58.
Vote No on 58
The Oregon Education Association
Larry Wolf,President
Oregon Education Association
!This information furnished by Larry Wolf,President,Oregon Education • MeasureSS will cost over half a billion dollars of
Association./ unallocated funds in the first two years alone.'
• Measure 58 imposes a one-size-fits-all mandate on
This space purchased for S5Q0 in accordance with ORS 251.256. P
The printing of this argumentdces notconstitute an endorsementby our schools and our kids.
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of • Measure 58 is so poorly written it doesn't specify
anystatement made in the argument. how the system would work,who qualifies for the
program or how it will be implemented.
Loca I school boards,parents,teachers and principals know
that not all chi Idren learn in the sa me way or at the same rate.
The Oregon Nurses Association Says Yet Measure 58 imposes a one-size-fits-all me ndateto teaching
Vote NO on Measure 58 our children.Whets more,under Measure 58 some students
.Oregon's Children Deserve Better than Measure 581 would be limited to one year of learning English,regardless of
proficiency-a policy that is inconsistent with national best
As nurses,we strive to provide the best medical care to chil- practices.
dren across the state,and we are at the forefront of the effort to
provide healthcare for all children.We know that children are Measure 58 creates obstacles to learning.Every American child
the most vulnerable among us and early checkups,combined should learn English because if you don't,your[]never succeed
with preventive care,help ensure that our kids grow up healthy in this country.But we don't need to put arbitrary and unrealis-
and strong.But along with strong bodies,we believe in making tic deadlines on students;nor do we need another unfunded
sure children develop strong minds. mandate that makes it harderfor our students to learn. .
Measure 58 Ignores Oregon's Unique.Communities Join Us in Voting Noon Measure 58.
Oregon is a state with diverse set of communities:Urban, Oregon School Boards Association,Board of Directors'
rural and coastal.Like our patients,each and every Executive Committee
community needs specialized care;a treatment for one patient Craig Prewitt,OSBA President and Member,Phoenix-Tate nt
may notwork for another.In the same way,solutions that School Board
work in Portland might not be right for Bend or Baker City. Annette Mat tson,OSBA President-Elect and Member,
..Yet Measure 58 ignores this fact and instead writes a David Douglas School Board
-one-size-fits-all prescription for schools,and does so at huge Beth Gerot,OSBA Vice President and Member,Eugene
School Board
expense. - - -
Scott B.Pillar,OSBA Secretary-Treasurer and Board
Measure 58 Will Cut Hundreds of Millions ofDollan Chairman,.High Desert ESD
from Already Strapped School Budgets! Jeff Sanders,OSBA Past-President and Member,Jefferson
This measurewill cost schools an astounding$253 million in 509J School Board
each of the first two years,a total of overa half billiondoilars (This information furnished by Treasure Mackley,Parents and Teachers
in just two years.That is money that would be much better KnowBefterl
spent reducing class size,providing textbooks and repairing
schoolhouses. The apace purchased for t$500
doe in accordance with ORS 2ntby .
The printing of this argument does'noiconstitute an endorsement by
Measure 58 Hurts The Most Vulnerable Among Us:. the state of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the 2ccurscy or truth of
Oregon's Children! - - -anystatement made in the argument
Most importantly,Measure 58 negatively affects the most
vulnerable Oregon school children.The measure offers no INIERNMENINEM
- exception for students with learning disabilities and places Dear Fellow Oregonians,
arbitrary deadlines on students,forcing them out of programs
:.whether theyare ready or not.This is not just unfair,it is bad I believe it is our duty to ensure that every child in Oregon
education policy.. _ . receives a quality education.This is the belief that l have
We urge you to vote no on Measure 58. carried with me in every role I have had the privilege of serving,
whether as a local School Board Member,Secretary of State,
(This information furnished by Jack Dempsey,Oregon Nurses or your Governor.
Association] - Iknow first hand.that every child is unique and that they all
This space pwchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257255. - learn in different ways and at different speeds.As a ten-year
The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endomementby school board member,l learned both the educational and
the State oforegon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracyor truth of financial realities of services for our district's children.Help and
anystatement made in the argument. support paid off in successful learners.Measure 58 misses that
point completely.
As the grandparent of children adopted from China,Iknow
Oregon's Public School Leaders personally the importance of language support forthese young
Urge a"NO"Vote on Measure 58 new Oregonians. _
We don't need Measure 58's unintended consequences Measure 58 unfairly punishes students of all ages.With no
exceptions even for students with learning disabilities,
We are working together with public schoolteachers,adminis- Measure 58 fails our most vulnerable students.It places
trators and parents to ensure that our children are ready to face - unrealistic deadlines on students,regardless of their
the challenges of the 21st Century.That's why we oppose proficiency.
Measure 58. Measure 58 takes away local control!know how important it is
Measure SS is one more unfunded mandate that will that every school district be able to make the best decisions for
take money away from where we need it most-our their communities and students.Instead of allowing local
classrooms.H's vague,poorly worded and full of school boards and districts to decide,Measure 58 imposes a_
unintended consequences. one-size-fits-all statewide mandate.
IN I 1 1111
Say"NO"to Measure 58.It's not an answer for our children or And parents and teachers know better than politicians and
our state.I hope you will join me in voting No on Measure 58. government bureaucrats how bestto teach our kids.
Governor Barbara Roberts Vote No on Measure 58 because it creates obstacles fo
learning by putting unrealistic and arbitrary deadlines on
(This information furnished by Treasure Mackey,Parents and Teachers how long it takes to learn English.We agree that every
Know Bedec) child in this country should learn English so they will have
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. the best chance of success,but an unfunded mandate ^
The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by won't make that happen.
. the State oforegon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of -
any statement made in the argument. • Vote No on Measure:58 because it's poorly written
and full of unintended consequences.It doesn't
specify how the system would work,who qualifies for the
program or haw it wouldbe implemented.And it is so
School Superintendents Across Oregon vaguethat it could mean most students would be limited
Reject Measure 58 to only one.year of learning English.,regardless of what
_ age they started.
As school superintendents,we work to ensure that our schools . Vote No on Measure 58 because its another bad idea by
are run efficiently and are responsive to the needs of our - Bill Sizemore.Bill Sizemore is a racketeer with no back-
particular communities.We must guarantee that all students - ground in education;but he continues to promote bad'
have the tools they will need to compete in today's society,and ballot measuresthat would take away money and control
we must do so in a way that is fiscally responsible..We strongly from our local schools.
oppose Measure 58 because it violates:these standards.
Measure 58 takes away local control from the parents,teachers Please join the working men and women of the Oregon
and principals who have the ability to craft solutions that work AFL-CIO and parents and teachers across Oregon who know
locally.Instead,Measure 58 imposes a one size fits all mandate .betterwhat's bestfor our kids and Vote No on Measure 58,
that does not take into account the demographic realities in a Oregon AFL-CIO
particular district.
!This information furnished by Kathryn Grover,Oregon AFL-CIO.)
The state of Oregon requiresall students[o lea m English and This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
our schools are meeting that challenge.Measure 58 would The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by -
underminethehardworkoftheteacherswhoinstructEnglish the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
as a second language a nd the administrators who develop any statement made in the argument.
those programs for learning.Measure 58 relies on an
undefined program of"English Immersion,"the details of
which will not be crafted in our local districts,nor by educators,
but by bureaucrats in Salem. Dear Oregon Voter;
Measure 58 will cost our schools over halfa billion dollars 'It is my mission to ensure that every Oregon child has access
during the first two years.School districts will have to commit to a quality education and that we invest in students from
alreadystrained resources to complywith both the measure pre-school to graduate school.Measure 58 will do real
and federal law.The high cost of implementing Measure 58 - harm to our public schools and cut nearly half a billion
would take valuable funds away from more pressing needs, dollars from local school budgets.This measure will make
like smaller class sizes,textbooks and computers. it impossible for Oregon to prepare students for college and the
Measure 58 brings politics to our schools instead of sound workforce and for our state to have the best trained,best
education policy.That is bad for our kids and is no wayto skilled,best educated workforce in America.Our schools and
operate our schools.We urge you to oppose Measure 58. our economy can't afford Measure 58.
Sincerely, Measure 58 is a one-size-fits-all,unfunded mandate.
Mark S.Mulvihill,Ed.D. Craig Roessler Local parents,teachers and school leaders knowwhats best
Superintendent Superintendent fortheir kids.This measure will take away a local community's
Umatilla-Morrow ESD Silver Falls School District ability to make decisions for its neighborhood schools.
It is estimated that this measure will cost hundreds of millions
(This information furnished by Mark S.Mulvihill.) of dollars to implement.if the measure were in effecttoday,
Thisspacepurchneed for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. that would mean 20 percent less funding available for Oregon's.
The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by schools.20 percent fewer textbooks.20 percent fewer teach-
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theStateofOregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of ers.20 percent fewer programs like art and music.20 percent
anystatement made in the argument. fewer school days.Our kids deserve more not less.
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WeallwantourchildrentosucceedandforsomeOregon
students,learning English is key to that success.But this
No e a
Working Families Urge Vote on Measure 58 measure does nothing to ensure that students will learn
Parents and rg ea No Know Better- English better or faster.Instead,this ill-conceived measure
Vote Noon Measure 58 unfairly pu nishes students.It doesn't to ke into account the
,individual and unique needs of student.Measure 58 is so
When it comes to our children's education,the Oregon AFL-CIO extreme that it doesn't even make exceptions for
believes that parents and teachers know best.That's why our students with learning disabilities.
more than 225,000 members are join ing parents and teachers Measure 58 is fu l l of unintended consequences and takes
across the state to say No to Measure 58. Oregon schools down the wrong path.I hope you will join me
• Vote Noon Measure 58 because it takes away local ' in voting No on Measure 58.
control from teachers,parents and school districts who Sincerely,
knowwhatworks bestfor their local schools.Whatworks
in one school or community might notwork in another. Ted Kulongosid
Governor
in
iThis information furnished by Governor Ted Kulongoski.) Measure 58 requires that every school district function -
This apace purchaaad for5500 inaceordence wish ORS 2511.255. identically.Butwhatworks in Eugene won't necessarily work
The printing ofthis argumentdces notconstitutesn rs�mart in Pendleton.
the Stare of Oregon,nor does the state warranttheaccuracy or truth of Measure 58 takes money away from where it's needed
anystatement made in the argument. - most—the classroom.This measure is a such a sweeping
change in education policy that it will cost an estimate quarter
of a billion dollars every year.That is money that will come out
of Oregon classrooms,leading to larger class sizes and shorter
Public school teachers,administrators and parents are working school years. -
togethertoensurethatourchildrenarereadytofacethechal- Oregon's kids should.betreated asthe individualsthey are.
lenges of the 21st Century.That's why we oppose Measure 58. 9
Vote NO on Measure 58.
Measure 58 weakens local districts and wastes Human Services Coalition of Oregon(HSCO)
education funds.
• Measure 58 takes away local control from parents, (This information fumishedby./ohn Mullin,Co-Cheir,Human Services
teachers,principals and our communities. Coalition of Oregon.) _
• Measure 58 is an unfunded mandate that will cost Thb space purchased for 5500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
_nearly half a billion dollars. The printing of this argument dcesnat constitute an endorsement by
• Measure 58 punishes students by setting unrealis- the Stateof Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracyortrutn of
tic deadlines that will drive students out of any statement made in the argument
programs they need whether or not they are ready.
• Measure 58 does not offer an exception for 1101:114 OPINION
students with special needs.
Parents,teachers and principals know that the most important Vote No!on Ballot Measure 58—A Cost Too Great!
'part of the education process is the ability to spend time, We are organizations that work daily with Latino immigrant
one-on-one,with individual students.Measure 58 will limit the families.There is a strong will and desire to learn English . .�
time teachers can teach English in ways that work.Students among new immigrants,astheywork for better lives for their
would only get one to two years before being forced into a children and families.Measure 58 would bring deep and
curriculum for which they may not be ready.This is bad for all long-lasting harm to these families and to Oregon as a wholes
students. . Measure 58 would make it harder for immigrant
Measure 58 does nothing to ensure that students learn English. children to master the English language,threatening their
Oregon already requires all students to learn English,and gives economic and professional future and depriving the state of
local school districts the ability to craft solutions that work in - their future contributions.Oregonians don't need another
their own communities. unfunded mandate that does nothing to improve our school's
Students don't need more bureaucracy and more wasted education programs and sets unrealistic deadlines on how
dollars.It's not good for students and it's no way to run an many years ittakesto learn English. .
efficient school.Measure 58 will introduce politics into our Education experts around the nation agree that the most
classrooms,That's the last thing our students need, effective way to help students learn English and promote high
we urge you to oppose Measure 58 academic achievement has nothing to do with an arbitrary_
timeline.In fact,children learn English more quickly,along with
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators - math,science and other academic subjects,when at least some
of their instruction is in their native language.Measure 58
-.(This ihformation furnished by Chuck Bennett,Confederation of Oregon would take effective and proven teaching methods out of the
SchoolAdministrators.) hands of educators.
This space purcAsssd for SSOO in accordance whit ORS 251.255. Measure 58 would cost Oregonians a quarter ofa
The printing of this argument does notmnstitute an endorsement by
the State of on,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Billion Dollars.The Financial Estimate Com mittee says
any statement made in the argument. $250 mill ion would be spent under Measure 581n each of the
first two years for training new"E ngIish immersion"teachers
and aides for local school districts.The measure would have a -
drastic effect on Oregon's General Fund,slashing available
Eve Child is Unique - funding for colleges and universities,health care,human
Every 4. services,public schools and public safety.
Vote No on Measure 58 - Oregonians should vote NO!on Measure 58-a costly
The Human Services Coalition of Oregon is a statewide group one-size-fits-all approach to teaching that takes away local
of dozens of organizations and individuals.Our mission is to control from parents,teachers and school districts—those who
promote the dignityof all Oregonians through improved public know what works best.for our children.
policy and strengthened support of human services.As service Ramirez,amirez,PinerosyCampesinos Unidos del Noroeste
providers,we know that every child is unique.In orderfor Ramon
children to succeed,they need to be treated as the individuals Ae CIL Steinbauer,CAUSA
they are—no single solution will work for all students. Francisco Lopez,Voz Hispana
Measure 58 is a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching
Oregon's children.We know firsthand that children learn (This information furnished byAeryca Stainbauer,CAUSA.)
best when they are given individual instruction.Measure 58. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
mandates that all Oregon students learn at the same rate.It The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
hasn't worked in any state where it's been tried,and it will fal l the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyor truth of
Oregon students. anystatement made in the argument.
Measure 58 takes control away from the people who
know students best—parents,teachers,and school
districts.Every Oregon community has different needs. -
Measure 58 requires new English immersion programs that
will cost millions to implement without providing any funding
Oregon AFSCME Council 75(American Federation of State, for these new mandates.As a result,Measure 58 diverts
County and Municipal Employees)opposes Measure 58.It precious resources from other needs of vulnerable children
takes away local control and forces a"one-size-fits-all" and puts yet another burden on our schools,and on our
solution on teachers and students in a thoughtless manner. students and their families--without helping them to carry out
Only One Year of English the new requirements contained in this measure.
Students learn differently and sometimes it takes longer to Please Vote NO on Measu re 581
learn some things.It is important for every child to learn -
English,but the artificial deadline in Measure 58 is no way to Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
learn.Even worse,because of how poorly this measure is
written,some students may only get one year of English. Oregon.)
furnished by Kevin Finney,Ecumenical Ministries of
Oregon.)
Too many times local governments and school boards have This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251,255.
been'saddled with one-size-fits-all mandates.As a statewide The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
organization we know that what works i n Portland doesn't the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
necessa ri ly Work in Coos Bay,or i n Salem,or 1 n Harney County. any statement made in the argument.
This measure forces local school districts to all be treated the
same,regardless of their community needs.We believe that
so utions need to be local,well thought-out and be based on
evidence and research.Measure 58 doesn't even come close. - The American C!vll Liberties Union of Oregon
Another Bad Idea by Bill Sizemore Urges You to Vote"No-On Measure 58
Who would put a measure orrthe ballot that could do this much The ACLU of Oregon is dedicated to the preservation and
damage to students and teachers and cost Oregonians millions enhancement of civil liberties and rights for all Oregonians.
of dollars?Bill Sizemore.He makes money by exploiting the
initiative system by getting wealthy out-of-state donors to pay Measure 58 is an attack on Oregon children. _
him to file dozens of initiatives,with no thought to their impact Measure 58 would stifle children's ability to learn English
on Oregonians. by imposing an unfunded one-size-fits-all mandate
without taking into account that every child is unique and
The question is who is better to make sure children learn learns in a different way. -
English,their teachers or Bill Sizemore?We thinkteachers,and
ask you to vote"No!" • Measure 58 is unfair.Measure 58 has no exceptions for
children with learning disabilities and imposes unfair and
Vote No!on Measure 58. arbitrary deadlines on Oregon's children.
(This information furnishedbyJOe Baessler,Oregon AFSCME Council • Measure 58 could cost Oregon schools millions of
75.) dollars in lawsuits.Measure 58 is so poorly worded -
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255: that it will require more laws or court decisions before it
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by could be implemented.Even then it runs the risk of being
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of in conflict with federal equal education opportunity
any statement made in the argument. requirements.
• Measure 58 could result in local school districts
losing federal funds for important programs.
- - Because the language in,Measure 58 is so vague and the -
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Urges You to concept so ill conceived,local schools could lose federal
Vote N0 on 58 funding for important programs that benefit all students.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Measu re 58 is a bad idea that restricts Oregon children's right-
Christian denominations,congregations,ecumenical organiza- to q uality education.It is full of unintended consequences.
tions and interfaith partners.We have studied Measure 58 and Measure 58 has far-reaching implications that will negatively
believe it is unfai r,unequal a nd expensive-with unintended affect our schools,our children,and our communities for years
consequences. to come.
Measure 58 is Unfair-Unequal,Expensive and Measure 58 endangers quality education for all of our students.
full of Unintended Consequences.
We urge you to Vote"No"on Measure 58 i
The Bible reminds us that children are gifts from God and are
among the most vulnerable members of society.Jesus invited David Fidanque,Executive Director
the children"to come unto him"(Mark 10:13-16;cf.,Matthew ACLU of Oregon -
19:13 15;Luke 18:15-17),and so we are to welcome children, -
teachingandlearning-in ways that recognize their cultural (This information furnished by David Fidanque,Executive Director,
diversity,complexity and unique life circu mstances. 'ACLUofOregonJ
This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.
Uofortu nately,Measure 58 i mposes a statewide"one size fits The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by,
all"app roach to Is nguage learning that takes away local the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
control from the parents,teachers,principals and community anystatement made in the argument.
leaders who know our children best.It was not written by
educational experts.It is a non-educational expedited
approach to teaching that is not based on nationally recognized
best practices related to the teaching of non-native English Rural Oregonians Urge You to Vote No on Measure 58
speaking students and preparing for academic readiness.
Measure 58 is overly simplified-and punitive to students who Measure 58 will harm small towns and local school districts.
need extra language assistance to be educationally successful. - Oregon is made up of a lot more than the 1-5 corridor-
. from lrrigon to Florence to Baker City-
and each of our communities is unique.
Measure 58 assumes that what works in Portland (This information furnished by Meredith Wood Smith,Democratic Party
will work in Baker City. ofOregon-)
The truth is Measure 58 takes away the ability of local parents, This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OHS 251.255.
teachers and school boards to decide what's best The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
for our children and communities. the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
anystatement made in the argument.
Measure 58 is so poorly written that it doesn't specify how the
system would work,who qualifies for the program or
how it would be implemented.
Under Measure 58 most students would be limited to only one SEIU Says No on 58 r
year of learning English, -
whichisnowaytomakesurethatall'students have The Service Employees International Union represents 51,000
the opportunities they deserve. Oregon workers.Our members are front-line workers who
Measure 58 will cost Oregon taxpayers$506 million dollars pave our roads and staff our universities.We are health care
in the first two years alone. and child care providers.We clean buildings and we protect
Oregon's rural communities are abused and neglected kids.Our members are strong
losing funds as it is. supporters of a high quality public education system that gives
Messing funds Oregon all of our children the best chance for a successful future.
taxpayers money we simply don't have. We oppose Measure 58 because it is vague,full of
The Rural Organizing Project is a statewide coalition unintended consequences and takes away local control
of community groups that strives to protectthe interests from teachers,school districts and principles who know our
of rural Oregonians, schools best.
We urge you to protect Oregon's small towns Measure 58 is an idea that's failed in other states.It proposes a
and school districts and - system but it doesn't provide any details on howto make it
vote No on Measure 58. work,who qualifies for it,or how it will be implemented.It's so
poorly written that most students will be limited to-only,
Rural Organizing Project one year of English.
(This information furnished byAmy Dudley.Rural Organizing Project) Measu re 58 will cost money we don't have.I n the first two
This space purchased for$500 in accordance wlth ORS 251.255. years alone,Measure 58 will cost Oregon over half a
Thopnnting of this argument does not constitute an end ors a emby billion dollars.And Bill Sizemore,the man behind the
the of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyor truth of measure,neglected to figure out how Oregon will pay for it. -
any statement made in the argument. Th is is j ust another one of Sizemore's schemes to take money
out of our classrooms.
Measure 58 unfairly punishes students.With no exceptions
- for students with learning disabilities,Measure 58 is unfairto
Oregon Democrats Urge a No Vote on Measure 58 our most vulnerable students and it forces our kids Into a
Measure 58 is bad education policy,pure and simple.Oregon one-size-fits-all box that simply doesn't work.
requires all students to learn English,and that is a good thing. Like most working people,we rely on public schools to
Measure 58 would make the job of our schools to teach English educate our kids.Measure 58 does nothing to improve
to non-native speakers much harder,and in the process would the quality of our kids'education. ,
take hundreds of millions of dollars away from the urgent Join the 51,000 members of SEIU and Vote Noon
-challenges our schools face. Measure 58.
Bill Sizemore,the man behind Measure 58,is not an educator. Portia Moye,Childcare Provider
Infact,he is a racketeerwhose organization has been caught
multiple times forging signatures and committing fraud on (This information furnished byArthur Towers,Political Director,SEW
petitions to qualify measures for the ballot. Locai503.) -
Sizemore's measures routinely take aim at working Oregonians This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OHS 251.255.
like teachers,nurses,and firefighters.These proud publ is The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsementby
servants can fight back,but what about the most vulnerable - the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Oregonians?Measu re 58 would unfa1 rly punish students by anystatement made in the argument.
imposing arbitrary and unreasonable dead Ii nes for learning,
and does not have a n exception for ch i Idren with learning
disabilities.
If Measu re 58 seems out of touch with Oregon values,it might Fellow Oregonian:
be because the main funder doesn't live here.Lo re Parks,who We are lucky he re in Oregon-lucky to have good,quality
is a wealthy Nevada businessman,has provided over 80%of teachers and dedicated students who want to learn:)am proud
the cash used to promote Measure 58.Sizemore's out-of-state of our public school system and the educational opportunities
benefactor has a history of funding ideologically driven causes, that are afforded to Oregon's children.That's why l am opposed
but no record of improving Oregon schools.. to Measure 58.
Oregonians trust teachers and parents to make the tough There are some things that we can all agree upon.Oregonians
choices educating our students because they have the place great value in the education of our children in public
knowledge and commitment to do what it takes to prepare our schools.But Measure 58 fails to live up to the promises and
kids for the future.We strongly oppose this attemptto take obligations we must meet.to educate our children.
decision making away from those who know our local Measure 58 takes away local control from the
communities best. principals,school districts and teachers who know
Oregon Democratic Party our schools best.Whatworks best in Portland may notwork
well in Pendleton.Measure 58 implements a one,size-fits-all
mandate that's not good for schools or students.
Measure 58 creates obstaclesto learning.Every child in
America should learn English because if you don't learn
English,you'll never succeed in this country.But Measure 58 NO on 581 "
.puts unrealistic deadlines on how students learn English.We As immigrants and refugees,as parents,grandparents,
don't need another unfunded mandate that makes it harder for teachers,and community members,we believe every
our students to learn. child in Oregon deserves a full and equal education.Our
Measure 58 could limit some students to only one year immigrant and refugee children come from all over the
of learning English.Under Measure 58,some students world—from Asia,Africa,Latin America,the Middle East
would only receive one year of learning English–that's notfair and Europe-and success in the classroom ensurestheir
to our kids and its not sound education policy. contribution to Oregon's future.
As a former Governor and a firm believer in education,I know - • Measure 58 harms not only immigrant and refugees who
that Measure 58 is not good for Oregon's schools or students. need support in learning English–it harms all Oregonians.
Please join me in voting No on Measure 58. Across our diverse communities we strongly believe in
fairness,equity and a responsive education forall our
Sincerely, j - children.
Governor Victor Atiyeh • NO on 581 It is a flawed proposal that harms our public
school system by forcing students who aren't yet
(This information fumished by Treasure Mackley,Parents and Teachers proficient in English to be"immersed"into anEnglish-
Know Better.) only classroom.It eliminates programs and resources that
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. enable the children of Oregon to learn,each according to
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by their ability.This impacts all classrooms,not just E nglish.
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
language learners;and ultimately our larger communities.
anystatement made inahe argument.
• NO on 581 Its implementation is very costly,estimated at
over half a BILLION dollars,$253 million for each of the
first two yea is.In addition of Measure 58 jeopardizes
The Oregon Association for the Education of current and future federal fundi ng that the state needs so
Young Children Opposes Measure 58 critically to help educate students,from kindergarten
through high school
The Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children is
dedicated to improving the quality of educational and develop- • NO on 581 Measure 58 fosters inequities in our public
mental services that enhance the well-being of all young - school system and opens the door for discrimination
children.That is whywe oppose Measure 58. based on national origin,which is a civil rights violation.
Measure 58 will not make it easier for students to learn • NO on 581 It is an attack that does not address the needs
English.In fact,it would make it more difficult.. of all our children ortheir schools.When any student is
shortchanged,weal]lose.
Measure 58 will not ease the challenge school districts face
teaching English.In fact,it would make thejob tougher. We ask fellow Oregonians tojoin the Center for intercultural
Organizing,Latino Network and the Asian Pacific
Measure 58 will not save Oregonians money.l n fact,the cost American Network of Oregon,in ensuring equal education
would be at least$253 million in each of the first two years to to all the children of this state by voting NO on Measure 58.
start.
The claims of those who support Measure 58 (This information furnished by Lisa Reed Guarnero,Center for
PP Intercultural Organizing.)
just don't holdup. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Measure 58 would force kids who do not speak E nglish as a Theprinting of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
first language out of bilingual education programs after j ust the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth Of
one to two years.The effect would be to send unprepared anystatement made in the argument
students into the mainstream curriculum where they may fall
behind in not just English,but math and science as well.
Measure 58 calls for a program that requires non-English SEIU Local 49 Opposes Measure 58
speaking students be'"immersed in English,"but the measure
does not define what this means.That means that a committee SEIU Local 49 represents more than 7,000 members including
in Salem,notthe educators that know our school districts best, certified nursing assistants,phlebotomists,laboratory assis-
will be in charge of creating the program. tants and other health care workers in Oregon and Southwest
Measure 58 would cost Oregonians over$500 million during Washington.Local 49 members also work as janitors,cleaning
-just the first two years.Oregonianswould prefer that money be commercial off ice space,government buildings and public
spent on improvements to our schools,like new textbooks, schools.
computers and smaller class sizes,not wasted on a program The future of an educated health-care work force,as well as
thatwon'twork. career paths forthe children of janitors,depend on accessto
Measure 58 is unfair to students, local public schools where they have the flexibility to give
school districts and Oregonians. every child what they need to learn.SEIU Local 49 is opposed
Vote no on Measure 58. - to measure 58.
Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children- We urge you to oppose Measure 58:
• Measure 58 imposes a one-size-fits-all approach to
(This information furnished byTreasure Mackley,Parents&Teachers
Know teaching our kids.The measure does not take into
account the fact that kids learn in different ways or that
This space purchased far$500 in accordance with ORS 251.295. different school districts have different needs.
Theprinting of this argument does not constitute an endomementby
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
any statement made in the argument..
• Measure 58 takes away local control.It takes decision with students in such a wide variety of situations gives us a
making from the teachers,principals and school districts unique perspective on the needs of those students.
who know our schools best. We oppose Measure 58 because itwould impose yet another
• Measure 58 costs$253 million a year.Over the first .layer of bureaucracy on our schools.Instead of letting each
two years,this measure would take over a half billion community determine its own needs and programs for English
dollars from our schools and put it into a program that is language learners,Measure 58 would take away that local'
undefined and untested. control and leave an unfunded mandate in its place.And
Measure 58 is wrong for Oregon students and wrong for because it's so poorly written,the consequences could.range
Oregon schools.Please on Measure 58. from taking money out of the rest of our classrooms to forcing
9 some students out of programs after only one year.
SEIU Local 49 Measure 58 also fails to specify howthe system would
!This information furnished by Felisa Hagins,SEW loca/49.1 work,who qualifies for the program,or how itwould be
implemented.And it does not make exceptions for students
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257.255. with learning disabilities.That's just not right.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of We know that Measure 58 is just another one-size-fits-all
anystatement made in the argument mandate that will cost millions to implement and is full of
unintended consequences.It's definitely not the help our
students need.
-- OSEA's members continue to work every day to help our
Parents Say No to Measure.58 students learn and grow.
As active members of our local schools,wework hand in hand Please join us in voting no on Measure 58.
with the teachers in our school district to ensure our kids get
the very best education.It is this kind of partnership and Sincerely,
cooperation between the people who know our local schools The 21,000 members of the Oregon School Employees
best that we achieve positive results.We much prefer having a Association
direct hand in our children's education to having education
policy handed down by government bureaucrats.That is why (This information furnished by Merlene Martin,President,Oregon
we oppose Measure 58. _ School EmployeasAssbciation,l
• Measure 58is a one-size-fits-all mandate This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.
• Measure 58 takes away local control The printing of this argument does notconstitutean endorsementby-
• Measure 58 is unfair to students and creates obstacles to the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyor truth of
learning any statement made in the argument. ..
• Measure 58 is full of unintended consequences
Measure 58 was not written by educators or in collaboration
with parents and teachers,and it shows.The measure isso Dear Oregon Voter,
poorlywritten that the detailswill have to be worked out by -
legislators in Salem.!twill be up to them to define how the 1 ask you to vote NO on Measure 58—a One-Size-Fits-AII
system will work,who will be eligible and how to implement it. mandate for teaching our kids.In my time as Oregon's
This is no way to develop aducalJion policy. Superintendent of Public Instruction I've had the privilege of
visiting schools and meeting students in every corner of our
As parents of kidswho attend Oregon schools,we know a bad state.One important lesson I have learned is that not all chil-
idea when we see it.Vote no on Measure 58. dren learn in exactly the same way at exactlythe same pace.
Sincerely, The reality in our schools is that our students have different
levels of ability and our teachers need the flexibility to help our
Leslie Carlson students on a case-by-case basis.
Parent,Abernathy School
- Measure 58 takes away local control from our
Amy Edwards teachers and schools. -
,Parent,GlencoeElementary School - Our teachers are the best judge of what works fortheir
Mike Rosen students.What works in Portland might not work in
Parent,Portland - Pendleton or Coos Bay..
Measure 58 punishes students who need extra.help.
(This information furnished by Treasure Mackley,Parents and Teachers Th is measure.makes no exceptions for students with special
Know Better) needs or learning disabilities.That puts too much pressure
This space purchased far$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. on these students and their teachers.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Measure 58 creates new obstacles to learning for our
anystatement made in the argument. students.
Every child in America should learn English.If you don't
learn the language it will be hard to succeed in our country.
Butwe don't need to put unrealistic deadlines on how long it
Dear Fellow Voter: takes to learn English.
The Oregon School Employees Association(OSEA)represents Measure 58 is just another bad idea from
Over 21,000 educational employees working in Oregon school Bill Sizemore that will cost our schools hundreds
districts,community colleges,education service districts, of millions of dollars to implement.
Head Start agencies,libraries,and park and recreation districts. At a time when our schools are trying to payforthe basics,
Our organization represents the second largest membership of Bill Sizemore has cooked up another bad idea that will cost
educational staff in Oregon,from special education, up to$250 million dollars a year to implement.Our schools
instructional.and library assistants to secretaries,teachers, don't need another unfunded mandate.
custodians,and many more.Our members'daily interactions
Measure 58 is vague,poorly written,and full of unintended
consequences.j urge every Oregonian to vote NO on
Measure 58. - Stand for Children Urges Oregon Voters to Reject Measure 58
Sincerely, Stand for Children is a citizen voice for children.Our mission is
_ to teach everyday people how to join together in an effective
Susan Castillo grassroots voice in orderto win concrete,long-lasting
Superintendent of Public Instruction improvements for children at both state and local levels.We
believe that Measure 58 is wrong for Oregon's schools and
(This information furnished by Susan Castillo,Superintendent of Public students.It's vague and full of u n i Mended consequences,and it
Instruction.) - will take away local control from the community,principals, -
This space purchased for$500 in accorclance with ORS 251.255. school districts and teachers who know our schools best.
The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
the State oforegon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of one Size Does Not fit All
anystatementmadain theargument. Stand for Children knows that not all children learn in exactly the same way.Their unique abilities deserve
OEM individual review,not the mandates that Measure 58
would use to force them all into one rigid structure.
Measure 58 is Bad for Kids - Our Communities Know Best
Oregon Teachers Ask You to Vote No • Stand for Children is made up of local groups throughout ,.
As teachers,it's our job to provide the best education for our - the state because we know that the people who are closest
kids.We won't be able to do that if Measu re 58 passes. to ou r kids in their communities are the ones who under-
We know firsthand that every student learns differently.Every stand their needs the best.Measure 58 would take away local child has a range of abilities and learns at their own pace. Prineville rairieit ,intycesame pr fromPortlandto
Measure 58 doesnl recognize the uniqueness of our Prineville to Prairie City,into the same program.
students and it unfairly punishes kids. Unintended Consequences -
Measure 58 will impose a one-size-fits-all mandate on Measure 58 is so vague and poorly written that its conse-
our kids and creates obstacles to learning.We've seen quences are actually unknown.It doesn't say how its
the harm of cookie cutter,federal and state mandates and system would work,who qualifies for it or how it would be
Measure 58 coo only make things worse. implemented.Let's not risk our kids to an untried and
unproven scheme.
We knowthat for our kids to succeed,they need to learn -
English and perform well academically,But Measure 58 puts Stand for dent's chance for thaw .But English red snots every
unrealistic deadlines on how many years it takes to learn unfunded to that would success.
uldcos.Butwedon't punish our
English.And we don't need another unfunded mandate making unfunded rand.Please join cost millions and punish our
h harder for students to learn.Measure 58 will cost nearly , students to do it.Please join us in voting Noon Measure 58.
half a.billion-dollars to implement.Our schools can't afford Stand for Children
that kind of eut.If Measure 58 passes,we'll have to increase
class sizes,and cut programs like art and music. (This information furnished by Jonah Edelman,Stand for Children.)
Measure 58 is vague and full of unintended This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.256.
corroequences.Measure 58 is 5opoorlywrit[en it doesn't The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsementby
c ru howthes stem would work, qualifiesf down the State ofOragon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
specify V any statement made in the argument.
program or how it would be implemented.And because it's so
poorly written,most students would be limited to only one
year of learning English. -
Let teachers,parents and local communities Oregon Educational Professionals Oppose Measure 58
decide what's best for kids!
The Oregon chapter of theAmerican Federation of Teachers
Don't let Bill Sizemore do any more harm believes in high quality,u niversai public ad ucation for every
to our schoolsi child,because that is the ticket to a better future for every child.
Vote No on Measure 58. - We have studied Measure 58,and are disappointed to report
that itwould be a failure for our children.
Mary Morton Sena Norton
2nd Grade Teacher 6th Grade Teacher Measure 58 takes away local control and instead _
Wascher Elementary Oregon Trail School District imposes a statewide one-size-fits-all approach to
McMinnville,SD - teaching our kids.Children don't all learn in the same way
and they have a range of abilities that need to be judged
Lori Evans. Gail Grobey on acase-by-case basis.Measure 58takes awayteachers,
5th Grade Teacher English/Social Studies parents,schoolboards and principles abilityto decide
Eagle Rock Elementary High School Teacher what's best for our communities and our children.
Eagle Point,Oregon Newberg,OR
• Measure 58 punishes students.With no exceptions for
(This information furnished by Treasure Mackleg Parents and Teachers students with learning disabilities,Measure 58 unfairly
Know Better) punishes our most vulnerable students.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251255. . Measure 58 is just another bad idea by
The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by Bill Sizemore.With no background i n education,
the State oforegon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Bill Sizemore continues to promote initiatives thattake
anystatement made in the argument. away money and local control from our schools.
• Measure 58 is too vague and too expensive for
Oregon schools.Measure 58 wi l l cost Oregon taxpayers
over half a billion dollars,taking money directly out of the
classroom.Measu re 58 will replace research-based
It
programs with an i l[-conceived idea that has failed in other Senator Suzanne Bonamici
states. Ainsworth United Chureh of Christ,Justice Commission
Our students need our support,not another one-size-fits-all For more information and a complete list:
mandate thatwill drain money out of our classrooms. www.parentsondteachersknowbettetQQM
www.NoOn58and60.com
Educational professionals of the American Federation
of Teachers-Oregon urge you to vote No on Measure 58. (This information furnished by Treasure MackleY,Parents and Teachers
Know Better.)
American Federation of Teachers-Oregon This speas purchased far$600 in accordanea with ORS 251.255.
(This information furnished by Mark Schwebke,Presiden4 American the State printing Oregoin mrdent does stnotwnstitute an endorsement truth of
Federation of7eachea-Oregon.)
anystatem Oregon. in the argument.
This space purchased for$600 in accordance with OR8251.266.
Thepdnting of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by ,
the state of Oregon;nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of -
anystatement made in the argument. -
Parents dm Teacher Know Better OPPOSES Measure 58
Because,it Imposes a one-size-fits-all mandate
an students and teachers
Here are just some of the groups from around the state who _
OPPOSE Measure 58:
Oregon PTA
The Oregon Education Association
Oregon School Employees Association
American Federation of Teachers-Oregon
Oregon School Boards Association
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators .
Stand for Children
United Way Mid-Willamette Valley
Oregon Association forthe Education of Young Children
Oregon Alliance of Retired Americans -
Elders in Action Commission - -
Oregon Nurses Association - -
Oregon Democratic Party
Ted Kulongoski Governor
Governor Barbara Roberts
Governor Victor Atiyeh -
SusaoCastilloSuperintendentofPublicInstruction _
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
SEIU Oregon State Council
SEIU Local 49
SEIU Local 503
,. Oregon AFSCME Council 75
Working Families Party of Oregon
Oregon AFL-CIO _
-Human Services Coalition of Oregon(HSCO)-
PCUN
Rural Organizing Pfoject
Tax Fairness Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon
CAUSA
Community Action Partnership of Oregon
Community Alliance of Tenants
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon
ONE Voice for Child Care
Adelante Mujeres
Gary Hargett
Multnomah County Democrats
Centerfor Intercultural Organizing -
Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ _
PSU Chapter-American Association of University Professors -
OregonHealthActionCampaign -
OregonOpportunityNetwork
David Fidanque,Executive Director ACLU of Oregon
Frederick Olson,Co-Chair,Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and
People with Disabilities -
Francisco Lopez,Voz Hispana
-. Eugene-Springfield Solidarity NetworkiiJobs with Justice
Representative Diane Rosenbaum - -
Senator Rod Monroe
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election,November 4,2008. ,
Result of-yes-vote Summary
"Yes"vote creates an unlimited deduction for federal income Under current law,personal income taxpayers may deduct a -
taxesonOregonincome.-tax.returns filed by individual taxpay- limited amount of federal income taxes when calculating .
ers;.reduces revenue available for state expenditures. their Oregon taxable income(limit generally is$5500;limit is
adjusted yearly for cost-of-living starting in 2008) This
measure creates an unlimited deduction forfederal income
Result of"no"vote taxes on individual taxpayers Oregon returns beginning in
2010 Provides"no Oregon taxpayer shall be required to pay to
"No"vote retains current law;which allows limited deduction the state,a local government,or othertaxing district,an
forfederal income taxes on individual taxpayers'Oregon income tax of any kind on money paid to the federal govern-
income-tax returns(limit generally is$5500). ment as federal income taxes."Deduction applies only to
federal incometaxes paid on income taxed in Oregon;does not
applyto corporate excise/income taxes.Reduces revenue
available for state expenditures;provides no replacement
funding.Other provisions.
Estimate of financial impact '
This measurewill reduce state budget revenues by
approximately$360 million in the first year,$1.0 billion in the
second year,and$1.2 billion per year afterthat,depending
upon growth in personal income and federal tax liability.
The measure may result in a reduction ofstate-shared
revenues to schools and local governments.The measure may
result in a reduction of federal revenue sharing to state
government.
Oregon personal income taxes go into the state General Fund.. BE IT ENACTED BYTHE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF OREGON:
Thosetaxesare about89 percent of the General Fund.'In the The following section shall be added to and made partof the
current two-year budget(2007-09),the General Fundwas used Oregon Revised Statutes:
to pay.for:
• Education,including grade schools,high schools, Section 1.Prohibition on Double Taxation.Whereas it is
community colleges and state universities.$7.5 billion unjust for one government to impose an income tax on money
(540/6); a taxpayer has been required to pay to another government as
an income tax;therefore,for tax years beginning on or after
• Servicesfor children,the elderly,and the disabled, January 1,2010,no Oregon taxpayer shall be required to pay to
including medical insurance:$3.4 billion(24%); the state,a local government,or other taxing district,an
• Public Safe income tax of any kind on money paid to the federal govern-
Safety,including prisons,courts and local jails: inent as federal income taxes.All money paid to the federal
$1.8 billion 03 0/6l;and government to satisfy,wholly or in part,a taxpayer's federal
• Other programs:including business regulation,natural income tax obligation for tax years beginning on or after
resource management and state administration: January 1,2010 shall be fully deductible against income on the
$1.2 billion 19%). taxpayer's Oregon income tax return.This section applies only
to(i)federal income taxes paid on income subjectto tax in
$318 million of the General Fund spending in these categories. Oregon,and 60 federal income taxes,including capital gains
pays principal and interest on bonds and other debt for the taxes,paid by individuals.This section does not apply to corpo-
building of prisons,public buildings,and other public facilities. rate income taxes or corporate excise taxes.
Over a six-year period,the measure would reduce bond
capacity by$130 million per year,or 21 percent,to pay.for Section 2.This 2008 Act supersedes any existing law..or rule
future infrastructure construction needs of the State. with which it conflicts.if any phrase,clause or part of this
2008 Act is determined to beinvalid by a court of competent
The State budgets for a two-year period.The measure would jurisdiction,the remaining phrases,clauses,and parts shall
reduce expected general fund resources by$1.3 billion(nearly remain in full force and effect. -
9 percent)in the nexttwo-year budget period(2009-2011).
For the 2011-2013 period,the projected revenue reduction of
$2.4 billion will be nearly 14 percent of expected general fund
resources.Future legislatures will decide how this revenue
reductionwill affectspending. Ballot Measure 59 removes from statute the limitation on the
Many state and local government programs are lointlyfunded amount of federal taxes that individual income taxpayers can
with moneyfrom the federal government.State funding cuts as measur e,computing e taxes would income deductible
a result of this measure could also reduce federal funding. measure federal income taxes would befully deductible on all
For example,if the Legislature chooses to reduce services to individual taxpayers'state income tax returns beginning
children,the elderly or disabled(including medical),for every January 1,2010.
one dollar of state funds reduced,two dollars of federal Under current law,in tax year 2008,Oregonians who owe
"matching"funds would also be cut. I state income taxes may deduct up to$5,600 of theirfederal
About 500,000 Oregon taxpayers will be directly affected by income tax liability on their state income tax retum.Currently,a
this measure.The other 1.3 million taxpayers can subtract all of deductiomis not allowed for any amount offederal income
their federal taxes undercurrent limits and will see no change taxes that is in excess of$5;600 in tax year 2008.Today,most
in their Oregon taxes from this measure. people pay less than$5,600 in federal income taxes and
therefore receive the full deduction for federal income taxes
Committee Members: - paid.
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury This measure also would require local governments or other
State Treasurer Randall Edwards - taxing districts with an income tax to allow an unlimited
Scott Harra,Director,Dept.of Administrative Services income tax deduction forfederal income tax payments.
Elizabeth Harchenko,Director;Dept.of Revenue The measure does not applyto corporate excise or income
Debra Guzman,Local Government Representative taxes.
(The estimate ofimancial impact and explanation was provided by the Ballot Measu re 59 reduces state General Fund revenues
above committee pursuant to ORS 250.127.) available for general government programs and services.The
measure does not provide any replacement funding for this
revenue reduction.
Committee Members: Appointed by:
Bill Sizemore Chief Petitioners
R.Russell Walker Chief Petitioners
Mike Leachman Secretary of State
Laurie Wimmer Whelan Secretary of State
Jack Roberts Members of the Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of
the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
Measure 59 makes Oregon's income tax system fairer for
everyone.It removes the legislature's sneaky cap and makes all
What your family faces... of your federal income taxes deductible on your state income
-Oregon gas prices hit top ten in the nation tax return.Saving middle class:and lower income Oregonians
-Food prices rising over 30% - _ money.
-Utility prices rising as high as 40% Measure 59 is the right thing to do.
Careless politicians'response... FreedomWorks urgesa"Yes'.on 59
-Passed over$856 mill ion in new taxestfees last year (This information furnished by Russ Walker,FreedomWorks.)
-Voted to increase state budget by over 20%
-Gave 20%pay toises for many government employees This space purchased argument ent doe not with ORB 251.255.
by .
Theprintingo/this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by
Politicians further helped themselves by voting themselves... the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
-$34 million capitol makeover
-$1,600chairs
$2,5001eather sofas
-$4,400 walnut desks
$6,700 credenza,ward robe Oregon Needs to Reduce Taxes
-$600 LCD fl at screen TVs Duri ng the cu rrent budget cycle,Oregon's general fund grew
The politicians say they cannot spare taxpayers a tax break about$2 billion.That's a spending increase of approximately
during economic tough times yet at the same time vote their 20 percent in just one bien nium.
offices million dollar makeovers and lavish government pay One would thinkthatthe legislature would be happywith such,
increases.Tax reliefwould help yourfamily,boost the a huge increase in state spending,but not so.On top oftheir
.economy and createjobs. $2 billion increase in the general fund,legislators attempted to
Vote Yes on 59 pass an additional$1.6 billion in new taxes and fees,which
Taxpayers deserve a tax break would have resulted in an increase of more than 30 percent in
Politicians need to stop wasting our tax dollars just one budget cycle. -
Keep an eye on politicians, Here's the problem with such an inordinate level of growth:it
visit has to be sustained.
OregonWatchdog.com If there is a downturn in the economy and revenuedropS,
for daily Oregon political,news andtax updates everything the state funds,from schoolsto prisonsto parksto
(This information furnished by Jason Williams,Taxpayer Association of social programs,could all suffer major cuts.School districts
Oregon.) and state agencies will have artificially expanded their budgets
to unsustainable levels and wil I have to cut back,which means
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. they likely will lay off employees,including.K-12 teachers,
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by college professors,state pol ice officers,case workers,and
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of even prison guards.
anystatementmadein the argument.
Measure 59 is a fair and measured way to reduce taxes and
keep state spending at sustainable levels.If Measure 59 were
in place right now,the reduction in revenue would only be
Even Low Income Oregonians Suffer Double Taxation about half of the current increase in state spending.In other
words,it would not have actually reduced the amount of
Opponents of Measure 59 are claiming that the measure does money the state had from one budget to the next.It would only
not benefit low income taxpayers;only the middle class on up. have reduced the rate of growth to a more sustainable level. ,
Let's consider what they are really saying.
Sure,the tax-and-spend crowd will cry,"Wolf)"They always
The real message of the"No on 59"crowd is one of class envy. . say the sky will fall if we reduce taxes.But that is the same
They a re pitting low income taxpayers against middle class crowd that is first in line to call for tax increases when the
income taxpayers.They are saying if is okay to tax the middle economy slows and state revenue drops.
class on their income not once,but twice.However,it's not
okay to do this to low income.people, - Oregon needs Measure 59.Itwili be painful to make major cuts
after budgets have been increased excessively during times of
But taxes ought to be fairto everyone.No one should be plenty.Measure 59 will spare us that.
double taxed.No one should be forced to pay state income
taxes on money they already paid to the IRS asfederal income (This information furnished by Matt Evans,Americans For Prosperity-
taxes,It is just not right. Oregon,Communications Director.)
Here's something the"No on 59"crowd is not telling you:they This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
are mostly public employee unions who live off your tax dollars The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
and benefit when you are overtaxed. - any statementmade in the argument.
They also aren't telling you that lower income people
sometimes get bonuses.When they do,they are shocked to
discover that they are being double taxed and with sizeable'
chunk of their bonus.They are shocked to discover that there's The Legislature Deserves a Strong Rebuke
a cap on how much of their federal income tax they ca n deduct
on their state tax return. Here's how the state legislature pulled a classic"bait and
switch"on Oregon voters.
When lower income people sell things,like house or
something they inherited.They find themselves double taxed, - A measure similarto Measure 59 was on the ballot in 2000.
because of the legislature's sneaky cap on how much federal (Unlike that measure,however,Measure 59 does not benefit
income tax you can deduct on your state tax return,which .corporations.)
suddenly is costing them thousands of dollars in state taxes.
The 2000 measure was wildly popular with voters,polling Second,the legislature has capped how much of our federal
two-to-one in favor of passage.State legislators were so income taxes we can deduct on our state tax returns.All
worried that it would pass,that they placed a competing income above their artificial cap is essentially double taxed
measure on the ballot.The plan was to divide the peoples' Capping how much of our federal income taxes we can deduct
vote,so both measures would fai I. increases our tax just as if the legislature had increased the
The legislature's plan only partly worked.Voters were divided rates.We feel the same pain,but unless we do our own taxes, '
enough that they narrowly rejected the measure that was we don;t realize why.Pretty clever ploy really.
placed on the ballot by initiative petition.However,to the legis- Measure 59 removes the legislature's artificial cap and makes
lature's surprise and dismay,voters passed their competing all of our federal income taxes deductible on our state tax
version.ITne legislature's version merely raised the cap to returns.It is the rightthing to do.
include more people,but still left hundreds of thousands of
Oregonians double taxed.) Vote"Yes"on Measure 59 to end the legislature's"double
Putting a competing measure on the ballotto defeat a measure taxation"scheme.
thatwas placed there by citizen petition was itself a dirty trick, (This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United.) -
butthat'snottheendoftheetory. This space purchased for$500 in a=wdence with ORS 251.255. -
Howdo you think the leg islature responded to the peoples' The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
vote,after voters had accepted their compromise measure? the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Did they honor the will of the people?Hardly I The very next any statement made in the argument. _
legislative session they voted to overturn the will of the voters.
The money hungry politicians reneged on the promise implicit
1n their competing measure and left the old cap almost exactly Burying You in Voters'Pamphlet Arguments
where it was before the people voted to raise it.Legislators
decided they needed you rmoney too much to ho nor your The other side obviously has tons of money to spend.Not only
decision and arrogantly overturned your vote I a re they spend ng millions of dollars on television and radio
The old cap has gradually and pathetically increased since ads,they also are trying to bury you in voters pamphlet
2000,butthe cap is still there eight years later,and today about arguments.
500,000 of your fellow taxpaying Oregonians remain subjeotto Opponents of this measure have called in lots of politicalfavors
egregious and immoral.double taxation. - and submitted dozens of voters'pamphlet arguments in all
You can send a clear message to the State Legislature by voting kind of names.
"Yes"on 59 and end Double Taxation for all Oregonians[ Their arguments say pretty much the same thing over and over
They just have different people saying the same thing repeat
!This information furnishedby Bill Sizemore,Oregon Tex Payers edly..Their strategy is to impress you with how many people or
United.) groups agree with their side.
This space purchased for$500 in s mordance with ORS 251.255. - -
The printing of this argument does not constitute anendorfement by I hope you will think about their strategy.Instead of being
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of impressed with the volume of words and paper they are throw-
- any statement made in the argument. ing-at you,consider the strong,reasoned arguments we have
put forward.Please do not be impressed with their multitude of
words or their emotional pleas. ,
Even if we had as much money as our opponents,we would
The Legislature's Backdoor Tax Schemes not spend it buying more voters'pa mph let argu ments than a
The Legislature likes to raise taxes.No surprise there. reasonable person would read.
Legislators know,however,that taxpayers will revolt,if they You might want to considerthis simple fact:Every argument
increase Oregon's income tax rates,which are already so in the voters'pamphlet cost the state several thousand dollars
regressive that currently many poor people paythe highest more to print and distribute than the ones making the
rate. arguments actually payto have their statement included.
What were the politicians in Salem to do?.How could they Taxpayers are hugely subsidizing every argument printed in
increase taxes without starting a taxpayer revolt?Someone this pamphlet,including this one.
came up with the perfect scheme:Don't increase tax rates; We have made our case concisely and we hope you find it
increase the taxpayers'taxable income. - persuasive.And please take note that we did not need to buy
You see,it's really quite simple for politicians to increase your 30 to 50 pages in the voters'pamphletto do so.
.taxable income.All they have to do is remove some of your - (This information furnished by Trm Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United.)
deductions.Just like that,with one accounting maneuver,you -
suddenlyowemoretaxes,even though tax rates have not This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251255.
- increased and your income has not increased. - The printing ofthis,argument does notconstitute an endorsementby
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
The Oregon legislature has become one of the sneakiest i n the any statement made in the argument.
country at raising taxes without raising tax rates.
Here are two ways the legislature has employed this scheme in
recent years:
First,they don't allow you the same deduction the IRS allows
for each of you r dependents.Instead of the generous federal -
exemption,Oregon gives us a tax credit worth about half that
amount,which means poorer taxpayers often pay higher state
income taxes than they do federal income taxes on the same -
amount ofincome.
• everything more expensive in the long run.
The League of Women Voters of Oregon urges you to Measure 59 is a flawed formula that will hurt Oregon.
vote"No"on Measure 59. - Let's make sure Oregon seniors,families,
Measure 59 would make our tax system less fair by giving a and communities have the care and services
huge tax break to the wealthiest Oregon taxpayers,and no tax they need and deserve. .
break at all to more than 70%of usl The loss of tax revenue Join AARP Oregon in voting"NO"on Measure 59.
would put our communities at risk by forcing large cuts in the
services we all depend on,like public safety,education,and HARP Oregon HARP Oregon
healthcare. - Geral d J Cohen,State Director Ray Miao,State Volu nteer.
President
Measure 59 would hurt vulnerable communities. -
Oregon's rural communities are already struggling to keep up . .(This information furnishedby GeraidJCohen,AARPOregon.)
with drastic funding cuts,with libraries closing,bridges going This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
without needed repairs,schools without important programs, Theprinting ofthis argument does notconati tutean endorsementby
and sheriff offices with fewer deputies.Measure59 would the State of Oregon,nordoesthestate warrant the accuracy or truth of
make those problems worse. anystatement made in the argument.
Measure 59 is simply poor public policy.As this measure
depletes funding for Oregon schools and educational
opportunities,the state would be the likely victim of brain -
drain,where the best and brightest leave the state in search of Oregon Teachers Oppose Ballot Measure 59
better opportunities.We need to ensure that our state offers Donn let Bill Sizemore do any more damage
the opportunities that keep our citizenry educated,engaged, to Oregon's schools
and participating in their communities. ,.
The League of Women Voters of Oregon opposes- Measure ur is another nfalse promise from Oregonians
Measure 59.The League is a non-partisan political b the measure passes,only the wealthiest Oregonianswould
organization,wh ich conducts research and studies issues, benefiting parents 1p avergeeamilies who educationystrultwill
adopting positions based on member agreement.We believe do nothing to help average families who are already struggling.
in representative government and a fa it tax System that Bill Sizemore who wrote this measure,exploits Oregon's -
providesitscitizenswithadequateeducation,healthcare,and initiative system by getting wealthy,out-of-state,ultreconser-
public safety services.Measure 59 puts such services in ,vative donors to pay him to file dozens of initiatives.He doesn't
1 jeopardy. _ care how any of his measures affect the state,but then we all
Please join the League of Women Voters of Oregon in
have to live with the unintended consequences.
voting"No"on Measure 59. Sizemore's organizations have been held liable for fraud,
racketeering,and forgery,and his initiatives are currently_
(This information furnishedby Jessica Stevens,Defend Oregon.) under investigation by the Secretary of State for signature r.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORB 251.255. fraud:We shouldn't trust Sizemore's measures any more
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by than we trust him. -
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statementmade in the argument. • Ballot Measure 59 will force.deep cuts to Oregon
schools.
SURNMIENNINIM Measure 59 would take$2.2 billion from the state's budget
every two years.That kind of money could pay for tens of
AARP Oregon urges a "NO"vote on Measure 59 thousands of new teachers.If Measure 59 passes;it will mean
that students around the state will not have the materials,the
Oregon seniors,families,and communities can't afford class sizes,and the instruction days they need to be successful
Measure 59. in their education and in life.
The proponents of Measure 59 want you to believe that this Oregon's kids have had enough of Bill Sizemore.
measure provides tax breaks,but the fact is that more than -
three-quarters of Oregon taxpayers will save less than a dollar Please Vote No on Ballot Measure 59
per year.But atthe same time,funding will be slashed for Karen Wafters, Johanna Vaandering,
services like public safety,education,health care,and home 3rd Grade Teacher -Elementary School P.E.Teacher
and community-based care. Sutherlin Schools Beaverton Schools
Measure 59 will create far more problems than it solves. -
(This information furnished by Jessica Stevens,Defend Oregon.)
Most seniors and their families will receive no benefit This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
from Measure 59.The vast majority of Oregonians of all Theprinting ofthis argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsementble
ages won't see any savings from this measure.Instead,most the State of Oregon,nordoes theaters warrant the accuracyor truth of
people will have to pay more out-of-pocket for fewer and fewer anystatementmade in the argument.
services,and likely lose access to an array of invaluable,cost-
effective programs.For seniors and their family caregivers,this
could mean the loss of Oregon Project Independence and other _
critical services that help older adults maintain independence, Vote NO on Measure 59
choice,and dignity in their homes and communities.
Measure 59 cuts$1.3 billion in revenue from the state Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Opposes
budget over the next two years.And after those two years, _ Ballot Measure 59
the impact grows and grows as the measure reduces state rev- Oregon's churches and faith-based charities are committed to
enues by$2.4 billion every two years thereafter. caring for our communities—to ensuring that Oregonians'
That's money that will have to come from vital services;public -basic physical,mental,and spiritual needs are being met.We
safety,health care,transportation infrastructure,and are dedicated to ministry through service and to advocating for
educat ion.These cuts will have an amplifying effect,making the well-being of all Oregonians.
Measure 59 is harmful to families and individua l Oregonians Oregon PTA says please vote NO on Measure 59.
because it will resu It in sign ificantfunding cuts to the services For more details on Measure 59 impacts
that we all depend on,like state roads,public safety,public to K-12 education:
education,health care,and many other services.
wwNr.DefendOregon.org
Measure 59 is unwise and unfai r.it reduces badly-needed
public services to provide a new tax break that benefits only the (This information furnished byAnita Olsen,Oregon PTA.)
wealthiest.Please join us in voting N O on Measu re 59. This space purchased for$SOo in accordance with ORS 251256.
Oral Families Seniors and Children Will Bear the the printing of this argument does
of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Burden of Measure 59 anystatement made in the argument. _
• Measure 59 is unfair.The vast majority of Oregonians
won't see any savi ngs from this measure,yet they will end
.uppaying more in fees for fewer services—specially Is 11 ii; ii
seniors,students,and low-income families. The Oregon Consumer League Urges a
• Measure 59 sacrifices the needy and vulnerable popula- NO Vote on Measure 59
tions for the benefit of only a very few.Stable,safe
communities require equitable,fair tax policies,not more Measure 59 is False Advertising.The proponents of
gimmicks. Measure 59 would like you to believe that this measure is a tax
- . • Measure 59 will cost Oregon families more in the long run cut-the fact is,more than 75 percent of Oregon taxpayers will
and cut vital services.What kind of legacy is that to leave see less the n a dollar in savings per year.1.3 million
our children and grandchildren? Oregonians will get nothing.
Measure 59 will require billions in cuts to important services. Measure 59 is a Terrible Deal for Oregonians.Here's what
This will place a greater burden on churches and faith-based average Oregonians will get in exchange for their less than -
charitiestocareforsociety's most needy.We cannot replace $l per year in savings:
$2.4 billion worth of services alone,withoutthe partnership of • Billions of dollars in cuts to education,public safety,and
the state and others. health care.
Join with faith leaden in voting • Higher fees and new taxes on all of usto try to payfor it.
NO on Ballot Measure 59. - Measure 59 will cost most Oregonians more in the long
- For more information on EMO's positions _ run_
on all ten ballot measures,go to Measure 59 is a Bill of Goods.Measure 59 will lead to even
www.emoregon.org shorter school years,more overcrowded classrooms,fewer
teachers and school supplies,fewer firefighters and equip
(This information furnished by Kevin Finney,Ecumenical Ministries of ment fewer libraries,and the list goes on.Areas of the state-
Oregon.)' I especially rural Oregon-that a re already struggling to survive
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. will be the hardest hit.
Theprinting of this argument does notconstitute an endorsementby the state of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Measure 59 Doesn't Solve Oregon's Problems.One of
anystatement made in the argument the biggest problems Oregon's budget has is the influence of
special interest lobbyists.This measure does nothing to
address that problem,and Measure 59 will do nothing to hold
state government more accountable.
Oregon PTA urges a NO vote on Measure 59 Measure 59 doesn't solve anything. .
Measure 59 will end up costing us more.
Our kids deserve better than false promises
a
Measure 59 will mean deep cuts to education,
Oregon PTA has members in every corner of Oregon and we public safety,and Health care,
have been on the front lines fighting to protect our public _ Vote NO on Measure 59-It's a Bad Deal for Oregon.
schools.Th at's why we oppose Measu re 59. Oregon Consumer League
Measure 59 will harm schools across the state. -
Thismeasurewouldresultinsignificantcutstotnestate (This information furnished bYJim Davis,Oregon Consumer League.)
budget most of which will co me di rattly out of Oregon class- TMsspeas purchased fo $$50O In accordance with ORS 251.255.
roams.That means shorter school years,larger class sizes, The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
overcrowded schools,and cuts to important programs. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument.
Measure 59 is too far coaching and is filled with
unintended consequences.
If Measure 59 passes,revenue will be reduced by billions each
budget cycle.Oregon's school districts arejust beginning to Measure 59 Threatens Vital Heakh Care Programs
recover from years of budget cuts,and can't absorb such a
large reduction in funding. - Join the Oregon Nunes Association in -
75 percent Of Oregon taxpayers will save less than a - Voting-NO"on Measure 59
dollar,but will pay more in fees and new taxes.The vast: Measure 59 will significantly reduce money for health
majority of Oregon families won't save any money under care
Measure 59,but they'I l end up paying more and more for fewer
and fewer services. Under Measure 59, quarters of Oregonians will save less
but
" than adollar per yea r.but we'll all be paying much more in new
This means we will be paying more fees for basic education hidden costs and cuts to services we all depend on.
programs.Families will have to pay higher fees for athletics,art Measure 59 will cause deep cuts to the Oregon Health Plan,
" and music classes,and college prep.This is unfair the which will lead to many more Oregonians being denied
students,families,and communities that will be hardest hit.
essential health coverage.There are already nearly 600,000
Our kids deserve better.Vote NO on Measure 59. uninsured Oregonians—including more than 10l children
—and Measure 59 will cause that number to increase.When (This informationfurnishedby Larry wolf,President;Oregon Education
those without insurance need healthcare,they will turn to .Association.)
emergency rooms and then hospitals will pass the costs onto This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251255.
all of us. Thepdnting of this argument does notconstitute an endorsementby
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
Measure 59 threatens programs Oregonians depend on anysratemenr made in the argument
Measure 59 will cause cutbacks.in programs that protect
abused and neglected kids,as well as programs that ensure a
high standard of care in nursing homes.ItwiII cut funding for
has lthcare,children's programs and senior services.We Vote NO on Measure 59
cannot jeopardize the health of our most vulnerable citizens. The Human Services Coalition of Oregon
Oregon citizens can't afford Measure 59's unintended - Opposes Measure 59
consequences - - The Human Services Coalition of Oregon represents dozens
As nurses and health care professionals,our job is to focus on of social service providers,hospitals,health associations,and
providing medical care to those who need it.But Measure 69 - individuals who work on the frontlines for Oregon's elderly,
h urts our ability to do that job by threateni rig our health care vulnerable,and medically fragile residents.Many of our mem
facilities,our abilityto provide needed services and our jobs. bers work in partnership with the state and the private sector
Our patients deserve the best care from us.Please help us to on a shoestring budget.They do it because they are committed,
continuo to provide it by votin0 NO on Measure 59. to helping people in need.
Measure 59 Will Have Serious and Harmful Unintended Cutting Revenue GuttingNeeded Services
Consequences for Every Oregon Family. Children,Seniors and Vulnerable Citizens Cann Afford
Oregon's Nurses Ask You to Vote"NO"on Measure 59 Measure 59 _
Measure 59 would significantly reduce funding that pays for
(This information furnished by Jack Dempsey,Oregon Nurses state police,education,public safety,and health care.These
Association.) budget cuts unfairly punish low-income Oregonians.
This space purchased for$5 W in accordance with ORS 251.255. Measure 59 will only benefit the wealthy,and it does nothing to
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of help average Oregonians-but we will all have to deal with its
any statement made in the argument. unintended consequences.
Measure 59 would:
MM • Cause the state to lose federal matching funds,making the
Racketeer Bill Sizemore is Up to His Some Old Tricks hole even deeper
- • Jeopardize community-based,long-term care and nursing .
Oregon Education Association home carefor seniors and people with disabilities
Urges You to vote NO on Measure 59 - ...Place healthcare services for thousands of Oregonians on
What you should know about Racketeer Bill Sizemore, the chopping block
the author of Measure 59: Measure 59 goes too far
A jury found that Sizemore's organizations engaged in fraud, We ask voters to take a close look at Measure 59.It would not
racketeering,and forgery in order to get on the ballot,and help most taxpayers,but it would definitely harm a vast num
his operations have been caught multiple times committing- ber of Oregonians.We all must depend on each other to care
outright forgery.In one case,a man signed a legal document for Oregon.
saying he was in jail on a day he was allegedly"collecting" Join HSCO.In opposing Measure 59
signatures. .
Sizemore's initiatives—including,Measure 59—are cu rrently _ Vote NO on 59
being investigated bythe Secretary of State for signature For More Information Log On To:
fraud. www.DefendOregon.org
Sizemore makes money by exploiting the Initiative system. (This information furnished by John Mullin,Co-Chair,Human Services
He gets wealthy,out-of-state,right-wing donors to give him Coalition ofOregon.)
hundreds of thousands of dollars to file dozens of initiatives.He
doesn't ca re what happens to the state,as long as he gets paid. Thisapace purchased entdo0inaccordance with ORS 2ntb x5.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
Sizemore's only mission is to attack working class the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Oregonians,like teachers,nurses,fire fighters,and police any statement made in the argument.
officers,by forcing cuts in critical services like education,health
care,and public safety.Measure 59 wou I cut billions from
these vital programs,and would do nothing to help working
Oregonians. Re-runs:Bad for TV,bad for Ballot Measures
We shouldn't leave the fate of Oregon in the hands of a Most of us don't like re-runs.Our TV viewing patterns prove it.
racketeer.
Ballot Measure 59 is re-run—aBill Sizemore rerun of
Our schools,students,and communities.cannot afford Measure 41 from 2006.Measure 41 was defeated 63 percent to
more of Sizemore's attacks. 37 percent.When network TV has a program with numbers that
Please join 48,000 teachers and education bad,the show doesn't make it to re-runs.Unfortunately for us,.
professionals In voting"No"on Ballot Measure 59 Mr.Sizemore makes his living by simply getting measures 4II
the ballot,so for him,any re-run is a good re-run.Unlike the
Larry Wolf,President networks,he's not concerned about ratings.
Oregon Education Association
The reasons to vote against Measure 59 haven't changed in the Sincerely,
pasttwo years.When Oregonians understand the impact on Pete Sorenson
services Measure 59 would have,we are confident you'll reject Lane County Commissioner
the idea—again)-just as 63 percent of us did only two years Eugene,OR
ago on Measure 41. info@petesorenson.com
Why?Because like the system or not,the reality is that our
Oregon income tax money goes into the state's General Fund. (This information furnished by Pete Sorenson,Pete Sorenson
And the General Fund is the fu nd that pays for our state's most Committee.)
popular programs:public safety,.health care,services to our This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
senior citizens a nd social services for less fortunate The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
Oregonians. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. -
ShouldMeasure59pass,the Genera l Fundwou I lose millions
and millions of dollars.There's no magic wand to wave that
will fix that—the result would be cuts to public safety,cuts to -
health care and cuts to senior services.Those aren't scare Oregon State Police Officers'Association
tactics,those are cold,hard facts. - Says No to Measure 59.
We are Oregon AFSCME Council 75(American Federation of Keep Oregon Roads Safe and Secure
St ate,County and Municipal Employees),and our members
proudly deliver public safety,health care and senior and social For years now,the Oregon State Police has been'so under-
services throughout the state.Join us in rejecting this tired funded that we have gone from nearly700.patrol troopers to
re-run.. less than 300 patrol troopers,.resulting in the lack of 24/7
Vote NO!on Ballot Measure 59. coverage anywhere in Oregon.That left Oregon's highways
vulnerable to deadly crashes and gave free rein to drug
(This information fumishedbyDon loving,Oregon AFSCME traffickers.
Council 75.) - - Measure 59 will cut funds to OSP,once again putting
This apace purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255. Oregon at risk.
The pr6ning ofthis argumentdees notconstitute an endorsement by
- the Stateof Oregon,nordoes thestate warrant the accuracy or truth of The more eyes and ears we have on the highways,the more
anystatement made in the argument drug traffickers we can track down and put behind bars before
they deliver their meth to Oregon neighborhoods.
We've all seen the devastation meth wreaks on communities,
NNOMMEMEMMM and the enormous costs that come with it,like the destruction
Dear Oregon Voter, of families and lives,and the creation of toxic hazards.
My name is Pete Sorenson and I am an elected Lane County Measure 59 will make it harder for us to stop dealers
Commissioner.I write to you to oppose Ballot Measure 59. before they show up in your community.
NO MEANS NO The Legislature has just begun to invest in rebuilding the OSP
Back in 2000,Oregon voters struck down Bal lot Measure 91, patrol trooper numbers,but Measure 59 would stop that effort
which stated"Amends Constitution:Makes Federal Income in its tracks and undo the important progress we've made. .
Taxes Fully Deductible on Oregon Tax Returns."The"No" Measure 59will mean: -
votes outnumbered the"Yes"by a margin of over 150,000 • Fewer state troopers
votes.Chief Petitioner Bill Sizemore has now given us a • Faltering equipment thatwon't get replaced
copycat of 91.We need to send the message to Mr.Sizemore • Fewer emergency responders
that No Means No.We have already voted on this issue and T More uninsured people using emergency rooms as their
the citizens have made their message clear. _ healthcare.
A BUM DEAL FOR OREGON FAMILIES Measure 59 is a recipe for disaster. .
This measure is designed to siphon money away from our Let's keep Oregon safe and moving.
education and social services and create more wealth for the
richest 1%of our state.This measure,if passed,will reduce the Join Oregon Troopers and Vote No on Measure 59.
state budget by almost$1.2 billion by the year 2011,and by Oregon State Police Officers'Association
$2.2 billion bythe year 2013.Reduction of the state budget -
meanslessmoneyforschools,roads,parks,health care,and (This informationfurnished byJessica Stevens,Defend Oregon.)
many other state-run services.if we pass th is,the re will be sig- This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
nificantly less money for our children a nd our grand-children. The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
A PERSONAL PLEA FROM A FATHER&HUSBAND the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracyor truth of
anystatement made in the argument. ,
Oregonians,the Chief Petitioner of this initiative has been
found guilty of racketeering. am not only terrified of the
repercussions that this measure will have on my home of
Lane County,but of the future of my family.As a former State School Board Members Say NO to Measure 59
Senator and cu went Lane County Commissioner,I swore an -
oath to protect the citizens from special interests and corrup- Measure 59 is filled with unintended consequences that-
tion.If passed,this measure will hurt us,but,most importantly, will harm Oregon schools.Measure 59 will significantly
itwill hurt our children. reduce funds for vital services like state police,publicsafety,
1 ASK ALL OF YOU TO JOIN ME IN VOTING N4 ON healthcare,and education.-
MEASURE59 As school board members serving the diverse communities of
Oregon,including communities struggling to survive,we have
Please feel free to contact me at www.oetesoreason.com or for seen the painful results of budget cuts.Whether you go to
my recommendations on the other ballot measures. school in Pendleton or Portland,Oregon's kids can'tafford -
more cuts. services upon which Oregon families rely.if these budgets are
cut,there will be more pressure to raise local taxes to replace
Measure 59 cuts billions from schools and other essen- lost revenue.
tial services.It cuts$1.3 billion from the 2009-2011 budget
and$2.4 billion from the 2011-2013 budget.And the state also Worse,Measure 59 is a false promise.It would do
risks losing federal funds from matching grants.In some cases, nothing to help three-quarters of Oregon families.
that would total$2 lost for every$1 of state funds lost. Don't Be Fooled Into Hurting Our Schools-
We've finally begun to see improved investments that will lead Vote NO on Measure.591
to better results and.higher perf orming schools in the coming (This information furnished byMerlene Martin,President,Oregon
years.But Measure 59would reverse that,significantly cutting School his inf rmatio furnis ciation.l -
important investments made in Oregon education.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251255.
Oregon students deserve better than Measure 59. Theprinting of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
Measure 59 will lead to shorter school years,overcrowded the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
classrooms and fewer teachers,placing us near the bottom of anystatement made in the argument
the list in education quality.Our kids deserve better.
Measure 59 won't solve Oregon's problems.90%of the
state budget goes to fund education,healthcare a nd public - - -
safety.Cutting services to kids and seniors isn't the way to force Measure 59 will hurt Oregon's children and families
government to become more accountable. We can't risk the health and safety of
Oregon Kids Need Your Support Oregon's vulnerable children
Join Us in Voting No on Measure 59 As a child welfare worker,I see on a daily basis how children's
Oregon School Boards Association lives are devastated by abuse,neglect,drug addiction,mental
Craig Prewitt,OSBA President and Me mber,Phoenix-Talent health issues,and poverty.These children are placed in terrible..
School Board situations through no fault of their own,butthey'rethe ones
Annette Mattson,OSBA President-Elect and Member,David who pay the price.
Douglas School Board - Measure 59 would cut funding to the programs these
Beth Gerot,OSBA Vice President and Member,Eugene School children need most.I'm honored to be on the frontli nes
Board - helping to add stability and safety to these kids'lives.But
Scott B,Pillar,OSBA Secretary-Treasure r and Board Chairma n, Measure 59 would place these vulnerable children at risk by
High Desert ESD cutting critical services that can help them reunite with their
Jeff Sanders,OSBA Past-President and Member,Jefferson families.
509J Schoof Board
Cutting critical services that vulnerable families and
.(This information furnished by Jessica Stevens,Defend Oregon.) abused children depend on won't make government
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. more accountable.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Three quarters of Oregon taxpayers will see less than a dollar
the State oforegon;.nordoes thestate warrant the accuracyortruth of in savings from this measure.Most will see none.But it will
anystatement made in the argument. - -
significantly reduce funding for state police,education,public
safety,and health care.We shouldn't punish low-income
families,students,and seniors on a fixed income,who will be
hardest hit by these cuts.
The Oregon School Employees Association -
Urges Oregon Voters to We Uwe A'NO'Vote on Measure 59. - -
VOTE NO on MEASURE 59-Leave Our Schools Alone! There are over 40,000 SEIU members in Oregon-frontline
workers-who help deliver the vital public services we al count
OSEA represents more than 21,000 educational employees on every day.We've looked closely at Measure 59 and we urge
working in schools all over Oregon.OSEA members are school you to oppose this complicated and confusing ballot measure.
secretaries,library assist ants,custodians,school bus drivers,
food service workers,nurses,teachers,and many others.Mq My job is to protect abused and neglected kids.These
workwith Oreaon's students every day and we are askina you kids cannot afford Measure 59.
to Vote No on Measure 59. Sarah Cochran,
Measure 59 Adversely Affects Oregon's Students Child Welfare Worker
SEIU Local 503
If passed;Measure 59 would cut millions of dollars currently .
available to Oregon's education system,depriving our students- (This information furnished byArthur Towers,Political Director.SEIU
of the educational tools they need to help them grow to be Locs1503.)
successful adults. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
These cuts would force schools to increase class size,and The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
reduce the number oftea an dedocational assistants,as anystatement made in the argument .
well as school activities requiring ng transportation.Schools
would be forced to choose between clean,safe buildings and
educational programs.More school nurses,librarians and
counselors could be let go. -
Stand for Children Urges a No Vote on Measure 59
Measure 59 would cut education resources that are already
stretched too thin.It is a short-sighted initiative that would hurt Support Oregon School Children!
the students who are Oregon's future I Stand for Children is an independent,statewide,grassroots
Measure 59 Adversely Affects Oeaon Families organization that brings together people from all walks of life-
parents,grandparents,people who work with children,and
In addition to education cuts,Measure 59 could take away others who care about the next generation-to make children -
much-needed state revenue dollars currently funding local - - -
and their schools atop priority. United Seniors of Oregon
Measure 59 will cause lasting harm to schools. (This information furnishedby Jim Davis,United SeniorsofOregon.)
This confusing and complicated change to the tax code would This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS—251.255.
cut$2.4 billion from the state's budget every two years.For The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsememby
school districts atou nd the state,this is equal to: the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accurawor truth of
• Portland$61 million any statement made in the argument
• Salem-Keizer$81.9 million
• Hillsboro$32.7 million om
• North Clackamas$29.1 million
• Coos Bay$6.9 million Measure 59 Will Have a Negative Impact
• Medford$21.5 million on Oregon's Health -
Measure 59 damages our ability to educate Oregon's Keep Oregon Safe and Healthy—Vote NO on Measure 59
children. Just a few years ago,Oregon was forced to make some
Every child in Oregon should have an equal opportunity to Wrenching budget decisions that resulted in drastic cuts to
our publi schools not cueunding, we need to esult in larger healthcare.Many Oregonians—especially children and senior
our sizes,less -not cut funding,and fah rin tru tin larger citizens—were hurt when thousands of people were dropped
class sizes,less effective teachers,and fewer instructional off of the Oregon Health Plan.For many,this meant losing
days. access to lifesaving medical care.
Measure 59 punishes schools and kids. Measure 59 would force many more deep cuts to the services
Measure 59 results in deep cuts to education and other services
Oregonians and their children need to thrive.Oregon schools like healthcare and public safety,putting all Oregonians at risk.
are doing a good job-test scores are rising and schools are Measure 59 Will Force Cuts to Vital Public Services "
spending taxpayer dollars wisely.Measure 59 would impact "
our students'abilityto compete with students educated in Most of the$1.3 billion in budget cuts from Measure 59 would
states and countries that invest far more in education. come directly out of vital services like healthcare,education,
.
and public safety.These cuts will have the biggest impact on
Let's make sure Oregon's students have working families,children,senior citizens,students,and
what they need to succeed. people with disabilities. .
Join Stand for Children in Voting No on Measure 59 Measure 59 Will Cost Us More
(This information furnished by Jonah Edelman,Stand for Children.) Already,more than 600,000 people—incl uding nearly 120,000
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255, children—are uninsured.If Measure 59 passes,more
The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by Oregonians will be forced to seek care in emergency rooms,
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of driving up costs for everyone.Worse,thousands of Oregon
any statement made in the argument. families will go without preventive check-ups and lifesaving
medicines because they can't afford a visit to the doctor or the
cost of their prescription drugs.And we'll al I pay for the
increased fees and hidden costs for uninsured health care..
Please Don't Make Things Harder For Oregon's Seniors Measure 59 Will Hurt Rural Clinics and Hospitals
Vote NO on Measure 59 As more Oregonians are forced to go without healthcare,rural
Measure 59 would slash.funding for the services we clinics and hospitals will bear the burden through increased
depend on most.Like all Oregonians,we depend on services costs.We already have a nursing shortage in rural Oregon,and
Measure
like public safety and healthcare,and we know that the point. push many of the healthcare providers to the
communities we're part of depend on safe,vibrant,successful breaking point. -
schools:Measure 9 would take away more than a billion Join these Healthcare and Human Service Advocates.
dollars per year from those vital services. in Opposing Measure 59
Much of that money would come directly from services that American Heart Association
help Oregon's senior citizens lead full,independent lives.Such American Lung Association of Oregon
a deep budget cut would result in less money for thi ngs like
medication,healthcare,and independent living programs. (This information furnished by Jessica Stevens,Defend Oregon.)
Measure 59 would mean higher fees. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Most Oregonians—especially senior citizens—won't See any The printing of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by
savin 5from Measure 59.But we will be Stuck with the any the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accwaey or truth of
9 anystatementmade in the argument
costs that the state will have to impose to keep these services
available.That's money that will have to come di rectly out of
our pockets.
Many of Oregon's senior citizens live on a fixed income.The Oregon's University Presidents
more we have to pay for prescription medication,for instance, askyou to join them in voting
the less money we have to pay for things like food.Measure 59 NO on Measure 59
will force seniors to have to make more impossible choices just
like this. Oregon's universities have served the state well by cre-
sting family wage jobs and economic growth in every
Measure 59 will have the biggest impact on the most county of the state.Most importantly,Oregon's universities
vulnerable Oregonians.It won't make government more create unimagined possibilities for our graduates who go on to
accountable,but itwill punish Oregon's senior citizens. participate productively in every economic sector-from high
We're Voting No on Measure 59. tech to agriculture. -
PleaseJoinUs. Measure 59 will put the brakes on the contributions our univer-
sities make to our economy,hurting us all. "
• H Let's work together for a healthy Oregon.Measure 59 passes,the State General Fund will please join Oregonians for Health Security in a
lose$1.3 billion from the 2009-2011 budget.A resounding NO vote.on Measure 59.
significant part of that money will come from Oregon's
community colleges and universities. (This information furnishedby Maribeth Healey,Oregonians for Health
Measure 59 will reduce opportunities for young Security)
Oregonians. ,college education is key to succeeding in This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
today's economy,preparing students for careers with living The printing of this argument does not constitute an.endorsement by
wage incomes.Measure 59 would put college out of reach of any stated Otmade lntheargumente warrant the accuracy ortruth of .
many Oregonians. ,
Measure 59's impact extends beyond those students,however.
Without an educated workforce,Oregon will have difficulty
succeeding in the global economy,and our state will be left TT=es a No Vote on Measure 59 behind. uctions in State Resources Please join us in voting NO on Measure 59. ervfces and Public Safety
Dave Frohnmayer We have worked too hard overthe last several years to get
President,University of Oregon* schools,h allth care and public gsafet�y to allow Measurer 59 to
Edward J.Ray reverse our progress.
President,Oregon State University*
Oregonians have learned the hard way how difficult it is to
W im W jewel dismantle a state budget,when 90%of that budget goes to
President,Portland State University* schools,public safety,senior services and health care.In the
y past,we have had to make painful cutsto those essential
*Titles endorsement pp unions only and notconsti-
tuteanendorsementofor opposition to the measure by the services when our economy tightened and state revenues
Oregon State Board of Higher Education or Institutions of the tumbled.
Oregon University System - We need to invest in schools and other basic services for our
(ibis information furnishedbyJessica Stevens,Defend Oregon) forward.Measure 59riw for our l reduce funding for those services by
This space purchased fell$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. more than$) billion dollars.And it only gets worse in the years
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of ahead.
any statement made in the argument.. Measure.59 will force us to choose between Is rger classes or
shorter school years.Health care for children will compete with
state police on our highways and prison space for convicted
felons.Project Independence and in-home care for seniors will
Oregon's Health Care System Can't Afford More Cuts be at odds with the Oregon Health Plan for low-income working
Join Oregonians for Health Security in families.
Voting NO on Measure 59 Measure 59 is not the answer to the problems with our tax
The high cost of health care impacts all of us:businesses, system.It is the wrong solution at the wrong ti me.We should
families and government budgets:The rising cost of maintain, be focusing our attention on fixing the inequities in our tax
ing even the most basic insurance plan is leaving many system-not making them worse. opportunities for our
Oregonians without any choices,and many families are just Oregonians deserve services that provide
one illness away from financial ruin. children,security for our families and a healthy business
Measure 59 puts families at greater risk of being denied climate for our economy.
needed health care.The deep budget cuts in Measure 59 Don't let Measure 59 close the door on a better Oregon.
will'lead to more families,seniors,and children being denied
vital health care services that are already scarce enough.Prior Please join me in vgting No on Measure 59.
budget cuts already led to over 85,000 Oregonians joining the Ted Kulongoski
ranks of the uninsured.Oregon can't afford more cuts to Governor
life-saving health care services,such as home care and Project
Independence,which help seniors stay in their homes with (This information furnished by Governor Ted Kulongoski.l
dignity. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Measure 59 will cost every Oregonian.This measu re real ly The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
only banal its the wealthiest people.More than three-quarters the state of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
of Oregon taxpayers will see less than a doll far in savings from any statement made in the argument.
this measure.yet those as me working fami lIas will be hardest
hit by the budget cuts this measure will cause.The average
family health insure nee premium is now over$12,000 per yea r. i
Coupled with the rising costs of food and gas,Oregon families MEASURE 59 HURTS OREGON CHILDREN
can't afford to be squeezed any more. PLEASE JOINUS IN VOTING NO ON MEASURE 59 ;.
Measure 59 doesn't address any of Oregon's pressing Children First for Oregon works to make Oregon a place where
problems.To make sure that all Oregonians have access to children are healthy,safe and secure.Measure 59 will cut
affordable health care,Oregon's health care system needs services that working families depend-on—and Oregon
stable funding.Measure 59 will lead to more Oregon families children will pay the price.
and businesses being unable to afford health care. Measure 59 Leaves Oregon's Children Unprotected.
Oregon families and small businesses need access to Did you know that more than 16 percent of Oregon children live
quality,affordable and secure health care,not more of in poverty?Or that more than 100,000 children in this state
Bill Sizemore's tax schemes. don't have health insurance?Or that more than 12,000 children
suffered abuse or neglect last year?Oregon needs to protect its
- children,but Measure 59 will only make,these problems worse
by eliminating the services that vulnerable children need most. Oregon Food Bank UMVII You to Vote NO on M" sg
Measure 39 Cuts Billions from Vital Services. 'How am I going to make it?How am 1 going to at all
When the budgets for child welfare,health,public safety and month?How can l pay my light bill?Am Igoing to get
.:education are cut,children will be hurt the most.Oregon's kicked out because 1 cannot pay my rent?'
children need safe homes and neighborhoods,good schools, These are the concerns of thousands of Oregonians who turn
and access to health care.Measure b9 will limit Oregon's ability
to make sure its children's needs are being met. to the Oregon Food Bank Network for help.
Measure 59 is a Tax on Working Families Measure 59 will cut vital services to children and
Three quarters of Oregon taxpayers won't save anything under families.
Measure 59;only the richest will receive a windfall.Meanwhile, Many of the families who experience hunger and poverty are
ki f I'a ii - ! hi d I a n n v x t the same families who are in need of essential services our
0av fnr
vi I rn for h'ldra The rising price of gas and state provides.
food is already squeezing Oregon families.Measure 59 only Measure 59 would cut the state budget by$1.3 billion in the
makes things worse. next biennium and$2.4 billion in 2011-2013.About 90%of
Oregon's children and families. Oregon's general fund goes to support human services health
deserve better than Measure 59. care,schools and public safety.These budget cuts would
Join us in protecting0 severely limit the ability of the + r
rldr n's most. rich se�•<tha on d u �, orovide vital
vital asset:its children.
Vote NO on Measure 59.. Measure 59 hurts working Oregonians...
Making Oregon's deduction unlimited does not benefit the
Robin Christian,Executive Director average working Oregonian:the average tax cut forthe middle
Children First for Oregon 20 percent of wage earners would be$2;the tax cut for the
(This information furnished by Robin Christian,Children First for Iewest 20o •" o,IId be,$0.
Omgon.l _ Measure 59 is a step in the wrong direction.
This space purchased ton 9500 In accordance with ORS 251.255. Oregon has made great strides i n reducing its hunger rate from
The printing of this argument doesnotconstitute an endorsement by one of the highest in the nation.Measure 59 would threaten the
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of gains we have ma deb cuttin
any statement made in the argument V 9Programs and increasing costs.
Oregon Food Bank sees the faces beh ind these programs and
dollars.
Today in Oregon,one in five children live in afood-
insecure
Oregon's Students Need Your Support - home.Over 70 percent of adults who receive emergency
Vote No on Ballot Measure 59 food
boxes are working,.retired.or disabled.Where_,(wig thug
children and families if they cannot access the services they
Ballot Measure 59 provides NO financial relief for 75 need from the state?
percentof Oregonians,and takes money away from Join Oregon FoodBank in moving the state foPward and vote
Oregon's schools and the quality education that all students
deserve.It would divert money that goes to smaller class sizes, NO on Measure 59.
qualityona books,teacher training and re sources,and vital Phil Kalberer,Board Chair
educational programs. Oregon Food Bank Board of Directors - - -
Measure 52 is abad deal for the majority of Oregon (This information fumishedby Philip A.Kalberer,Chair,Oregon Food
families.When public funding is cut,working families pay Rank Board ofDirecrom.)
more out-of-pocket in increased fees and hidden costs for the is space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.
same or fewer services.Oregonians would pay one way or The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
.another. ' the State of Oregon,nordoes the statewarnmtmeaccuracymrm hof
Now is the time to be investing in our children's future, any statement made in the argument.
not taking money out of their classrooms.
Measure 59 creates the wrong kind of legacy for
Oregon's future.With countries like India and China graduat- 7tt* " why are you trying to trap me?Show me the ing more engineering and science students than the U.S.every r paying the tax"They tlrought him a denarius,year,we need to ensure that our students are able to compete d them hose port rat s this?And whose in the world economy.By severely cutting funding for K-12 ""Caesar's,"they repliedThan he said to them,schools,community colleges and universities,Measure 59 esar what is.Caesar's,and to God what is God's."
harms our ability to give students the kind of solid education aew 22:18-21
and training they need to succeed in the new world economy. Jesus said:"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on
1'10886 join the 12,500 members of the earth,where moth and rust destroy,and where thieves break in
American Federation of Teachers-Oregon in and steal.But store up foryourselve's treasures in heaven;
Voting NO on Ballot Measure 59. where moth and rust do not destroy,and where thieves do not
For More Information visit:www.DefendOregon.org break in and steal.For where your treasure is,there your heart
will be also.--"No one can serve two masters.Either he will
(This information furnished by Mark Schwebke,President American hate the one and love the other,or he will be devoted to the one
Federation of leachers.Oregon.) and despise the other.You ca nnot serve both God and Money."
This space purMased for 5500 In accordance.with ORS 251.255. -Matthew 6:19-21
�± Theprinting of thisargumentdoesnotconstitute an andorsementby Jesus said: l was hungry f 9ry and you gave me nothing to eat,
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink,I was a stranger
and you did not invite me in,I needed clothes and you did not
clothe me,I was sick and in prison and you did not look after iThisinformation furnishedby Ryan Oeckiin,Oregon Susloess
me.'"They also will answer,'Lord,when did we see you AssociatfonJ
hungry or
and or a or needing clotheell You a This apacepurchased for 5500 in acwrdanca w(Lh ORS 251.255.
.prison,and did not help your-"He will reply,'I[ellyou the. The printing of this argument doesnotconstitute an endorsememby
did t do for meow did not do for one of the least of these you the State of Oregon,nordoes thestate warrant the accuracy or truth of
-M Matthew for 2-4 anystatement made in the argument
-Matthew 25:42-45
Measure 59 takes 1.3 Billion from programs that educate our I t
children,heal the sick,and ca to for the vulnerable,while �=
overwhelmingly benefitting the wealthy.The cost will grow to Associated Oregon Industries opposes.Measure 59
2.4 Billion.Oregon's children and the vulnerable amongst us Measure 59 has several unintended consequences that will
Vannes urgesyoutoVos price.The Oregon Centerfor Christian hurt the ability of Oregon companies to compete in the national
Values urges you to Vote NOI
and global marketplace.
l7lusinformation furnishedbyShoshon Tame-Sweet,Oregon Centerfor For starters,Measure 59 will reduce the state budget by an
Christian values.) astounding$2.4 billion every biennium.Itwill significantly
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257.256. reduce the amount of moneythaes spent on education,public
Tneprintingofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsememby safety,and health care.These budget cuts will adversely affect
- the State o/Oregon,nordoesthestate warrant the accuracy ortruth of every Oregon business that depends on an educated work-
. anystatsmentmade in theargument. force,a reliable court system,adequate public health services,
and strong public safety..
Measure 59 will cripple Oregon's ability to compete for
Oregon Businesses U rg e you to high-paying industries.With Measure 59,Oregon companies
.. will struggle to create high-paying careers.If Oregon business
Vote NO on Measure 59 "is to compete in the global economy,we need a strong,well-
Measure 59 will harm Oregon's future.At a time when educated workforce and schools that create innovators.The
Oregon needs to make strategic investments in education, education budget cuts required by Measure 59 will deal a major
transportation,infrastructure is investments ntsin Measure u education,
59 will blowto Oregon's ability to compete in just a few short years:.
take billions of dollars away from these critical services. oboppo imply won't m veels provide the workforce,and the
Measure 59 will force damaging cuts that could hurt our lob opportunities will move elsewhere.
state's educational s stem.Ore on businesses de end on Measure 59 will require increased taxes on individuals and
y g P small businesses Because core public services will lose their
a strong educational system,from the early childhood levels
through the community college and university funding as a result of Measure 59,the state will be forced to
ysystem.Oregon aise taxes and fees in other areas.We are most concerned that
has been making strategic investments in K-12 education, any tax including increasing the state's high school graduation require- middle class fa that results from Measure
inesse —pre iselyt o target
q. thatae already families and small aheavy tax burden.This menu and investing more money into Head Start.Wecannot that are already shouldering aheavy taxburden.This will
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affordtodisinvestinourchildrenatatimewhentheyneedto squeeze Oregon familiesand businesses that are already
be better prepared to compete in today's global economy. overburdened.Instead of putting money into the economy and
Measure 59 will impact Oregon's economy,In communi- creating morejobs,they'll be paying morejust to maintain
ties across Oregon,the need for increased transportation and basic services.
infrastructure investment is obvious.Avital economy requires Associated Oregon Industries(AOI)urges a"NO"vote on
strong investment in infrastructure for traffic and freight Measure 59.
mobility.Measure 59 could jeopardize funds on which
Oregon's economy depends. !This information furnishedbyJames L:Wilson,Associated Oregon
Measure 59 will jeopardize health insurance coverage industries.!
for Oregon's most vulnerable citizens.Not only is this the This space purl!heseA for$5001n accoManeewlth OR$251.255.
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covering the newly uninsured will be shifted to businesses and the State of Oregon,nordoestbestats warrantthe accuracyortruth of
consumers.When the uninsured require health care,they often any statement made in the argument.
end up going to the emergency room-the least efficient and
most expensive.has lth care available.Every time an uninsured
person has to go to the emergency room for care,we all end up
Paying for it. Defend Oregon OPPOSES Measure 59
Let's continue to invest in O Because it does nothing to help Oregon families
Oregon and our bright future. and is filled with harmful unintended consequences
Please join us in voting NO. Here are just some of the groups from around the state who
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Corporation Hewlett-Packard Company .American Federation of Teachers-Oregon _
Julia Brim-Edwards American Heart Association
Oregon Business Association Board American Lung Association of Oregon
Nike,Inc. Association of Oregon Corrections Employees
Basic Rights Oregon
Peter Bragdon 'Children First for Oregon
Vice President and General Counsel Community Action Partnership of Oregon
Columbia Sportswear Company - Community Alliance of Tenants
Community Health Charities of Oregon
community Providers Association of Oregon
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
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Proposed by initiative petition to be voteden at the General Election,November 4,2008.
Elmo
Result of-Yes-vote Summary
"Yes",vote makes teacher pay raises dependent on"classroom Local public school district boards currently fix salaries,and
performance,"without regard to seniority;specific subject retention and other contract terms of employment for teachers
training,teaching performance determine retention if lay-offs within their respective districts,subjectto state laws regarding
occur. - collective bargaining,merit,competence,licensure and the
- Accountability for Schools for the 21st Century Law.Measure
eliminates seniority as criterion for pay raises and requires
Result of°no"vote that pay raises for teacher be based solely on thatteacher's
. "classroom performance"(undefined);provides that if a
"No"vote retains current laws allowing local school boards to school district reduces teaching staff,the district must retain
pay and retain teachers by qualifications,including teaching the"most qualified"teacher,identified by"past classroom
competence,experience,educational attainments,licensure experience successfully teaching:the specific subject"and
and seniority. academic training in that subject.Measure supersedes any
conflicting law or policy,but applies only to teacher contract
extensions and new contracts made after the effective date of
measure.Other provisions.
Estimate of financial impact -
The measure will require between$30 mil lion and$72 million a'
in additional state and local spending in the first school year.
Thereafter the measure will require between$30 million and
$60 million in additional state and local spending each year.
The measure does not affect the amount of funds collected for
state government,schools,or local governments.
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SWORMUNNUMM
The measure requires that a teacher's pay and job security be BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OREGON;
based on classroom performance.This will require new A news section shall be added to and made part of the Oregon
systems for evaluating teacher performance.Two approaches Revised Statutes,which section shall read:
were considered in estimating the cost of this measure,a
combined state and local evaluation system and a local Sections.Teacher pay raises and job security shall be
evaluation system. based on job performance.
Combined State and Local System (a)After the effective date of this 2008 Act,pay raises for
The combined state and local system would require public school teachers shall be based upon each teacher's
approximately$12 million of one-time costs in the first year - classroom performance and not related or connected to his or
and$60 million 12millionof costs ne-each year. her seniority.If a school district reduces its teaching staff;the
district shall retain the teachers who are most qualified to teach
A combined state and local system would use student scores the specific subjects,which they will be assigned to teach.
from Oregon's state-administered tests,and local personal A determination as to which teacher is most qualified shall be
evaluations.The state does not currently have standardized based.upon each teacher's past classroom experience success-
. tests in all subject areas.Therefore the state would need to add fully teaching the specific subjectls)or class,as well his or her
new student tests for more subject areas.It is estimated that as academic training in the relevant subject matter.
the statewould have one-time costs of$9 million to develop (b)This 2008 Act shall be called the'Kids First Act'and shall
new test standards and scoring systems,and to develop tests. supersede any previously existing law,rule,or policy with
for special needs students.School districts would have which it conflicts.This Act shall not be implemented in a
one-time costs of$4 million for student testing,including manner so as to violate or impair the obligation of any contract
special needs students. in existence as of the effective date of this Act,but shall govern
The on-going costs for operating and maintaining these later extensions to those contracts and new contracts entered
systems is estimated to be$29 million each year.This includes into afterthe effective date of this Act.
staff,technology,test development,test administration,tests
for special needs students and data system maintenance.
In addition to student testing,school districts would need to -
obtain information based on teacher observation and teacher' Current law allows school districts to give pay raises based
interviews,since student assessment data alone cannot fully on a teacher's qualifications,including licensure,postgraduate
describe the performance and effectiveness in the classroom.It study,seniority,performance,competence,and experience.
is estimated that atypical high school would need the equ iva- Ballot Measure 60 prohibits giving pay raises to a public
lentofa half-time position for evaluations.Atypical middle schoolteacher based onsenior itybut,requires that pay raises
school and elementary school would need the equivalent of a be given based on the teacher's classroom performance.
quarter-time position.These staffing costs would total roughly The measure does not define"seniority"or"classroom
$30 million per year for all school districts.School districts performance."
would also need to change their payroll accounting systems
and staff to support the additional positions.This is estimated The measure also directs school districts that are laying off
to cost nearly$1.5 million statewide each year. teachers to keep the teachers who are most qualified to teach
Strict) specific subjects,which the teachers will be assigned to teach.
Y Locals Systems Ateacher is determined to be most qualified based on the
Strictly local teacher evaluation systems would not use teacher's academic training in the subject and the teacher's
studenttest scores.Instead,they would be based on teacher past classroom experience successfully teaching the subject.
observation and teacher interviews by district staff who are The measure does not define"successfully teaching."Current
trained in performance evaluation.It is estimated that law authorizes school districts reducing staff to retain teachers
approximately twice as many evaluation staff would be based upon seniority as well as competence and merit.
required.This would cost between$30 million and$60 million The measure does not apply if the measure would violate or
per year statewide. -- impair a contract existing on the effective date of the measure,
but would apply to a contract entered into or extended after
Committee Members:. the effective date of the measure.In future contracts,cost of
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury living adjustments unrelated to classroom performance are
State Treasurer Randall Edwards prohibited.
Scott Harra,Director,Dept.of Administrative Services
Elizabeth Harchenko,Director,Dept.of Revenue - Committee Members: Appointed by:
Debra Guzman,Local Government Representative Bill Sizemore Chief Petitioners
(The estimate offinancial impactand explanation was provided by the - R.Russell Walker Chief Petitioners
Chuck Bennett Secretary of State
above committee pursuant to ORS 250.127.)
Becca Uherbelau Secretary of State
Jack Roberts Members ofthe Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of
the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) "
do with teaching ability and even less to do with student
performance.
What's Best for Students?
Why this disparity between what the law permits and
Obviously this should be everyone's first concern when established practice dictates? . -
deciding education policy.It is remarkable how quickly muddy
waters can clear when we begin by asking,"What policy is The unfairly weighted importance of seniority is easily linked to
best for the kids?" the influence exerted by national,state and local education
associat ions,which work together to hamstring the teacher
That'sthe question Measure 60forces to the forefront. evaluation process.Contract language often trumps common
Imagine this scenario:A high school principal callsthe English sense.Pay raises are doled out according to how long one has
Literature teacher into his office to discuss class assignments. taught and how many post-graduate hours one has amassed.
Literature teacher math teacher has been class assignments. Hard-working,creative,effective teachers are compensated at
exactly the same rate as their less devoted,less productive
reasons,and the resulting reduction in staff has created a
dilemma.Three sections of Algebra l and ll and two sections of Peers.Then,if hose job woes risk i simply b un the labor
Geometry need to be parsed outto the remaining staff has been in the jobo grisk simply because someone else
members—none of whom are certified to teach math. has been in the district longer?
The literature teacher leaves the meeting feeling that he has The unions'message is clear:Protecting a tenured teachers
no choice but to accept what is obviously a"serious iob ismore important than orovidina the bestteacherforthe-
mis-assignment.He quickly tracks down the appropriate the This tional toces st udentsandteachersalikeand erodes.
textbook and starts cramming,hoping he will be able to stay the educational process.
ahead of the students—and the probing attention of their Measure 60 empowers administrators to use the evaluation
concerned parents—who probably know more about the process to identify,reward and retain good teachers--whether
subject than he does. they have taught three years or twenty-three—while also
In subsequent discussions with other teachers,he learns that releasing supervisors to more effectively manage unmoti-
several of them have had their class schedules disassembled, vated,unproductive or burned-out personnel
shuffled and then reassembled in order to solve the problem. And it sends a clea r message back to the unions:Protecting
Does this really happen?Are teachers forced to teach subjects. a student's education is more important than providing iob
in which they have little expertise?Unfortunately,teaching s - u rity for a teacherl
mis-assignments are not uncommon when there are PreedornWorks urges a Yes on Measure 60
lay-offs due to budget shortfalls and the"seniority rule"is
indiscriminately applied. (This information furnished byRuss Walker,FreedomWorks.)
Exceptional teachers are sometimes first in line to be let go, This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251255.
while other teachers are retained without regard to how good The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the are or what classes the will be required to teach,but the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Y Y Q any statement made in the argument.
simply because they have been arou nd longer.
Cu rrent"seniority first"policies can result in the loss of some
of our best teachers.Ask yourself,"How is th is best for kids?"
and vote"Yes"on Measure 60. Asa former legislator who attended and raised children who
Tim Rohrer
attended Oregon schools,I can say onething for certain about
1977-2 teacher and member ofthe NEA and OEA from teachers:which tpavoida ids know.Parents know.Principals
1977-2006 good and which to avoid.Kids know.Parents know.Principals .
know.
(This information furnished by Russ Walker,FreedomWorks.) I still remember specific lessons from elementary school
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. with teachers that were fun,intelligent,and understood how
The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by kids learn.In high school where multiple teachers taught each
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of subject,everyone was aware of those who actually knew the
anystatement made in the argument. material versus those who merely regurgitated lessons written
by others.
swasuffizemmmIt seems obvious to me that teachers'pay shou Id be based
Unions Protect Teaohars at Students'Expense on their performance in the classroom,not the length of time
they have been a teacher.It doesn't seem fair to pay an older
Oregon law permits public education administrators to teacher more money than someone newer at teaching,ifthe
evaluate and then retain or release teachers based on a number newerteacher is doing a better job.
of legitimate criteria,including—but not limited to—the The current"standard operating procedure"when enroll-
following; ment declines is to lay-off the younger teachers first and keep
• Subject area certification the teachers with more seniority land the highest salaries)
• On-going professional development regardless ofthe talent ofthe youngerteacher.Why should
• Academic expertise: - youngerteachers work their hardest for the lowest wages
• Classroom/behavior management when they know they will be laid off first no matter how good
• Student performance assessment they are?That doesn't even make sense.
• Planning and goal setting It is human nature to work harder,ii know doing so will
• Record keeping/reporting earn us a bigger reward.That concept is what has made this• Communication skills country excel over our two centuries ofexistence.Socialist
• Interpersonal relationship skills - countries have risen and fallen,yetwe remain because ofthe
• Professional deportment simple principle of greater reward forthose who earn it,which
However,established practice in public education allows is basic to freedom.
teachers to demonstrate fitness for continued employment
based almost solely upon seniority,which may have little to
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In the end,it comes down to this:Which is more important, facts:
job security for older teachers or making sure kids get the best Fact one:Both at the beginning and end of the Oregon
teachers possible?Remember back when you were in school Taxpayers United trial,teachers union lawyers told the jury that
and could remem be rcertainthingstaught by certain teachers the case was not about Bill Sizemore;that Sizemore was not
better than others?Those are the teachers we should keep and defendant,not being sued and,in fact,not even a party to the
reward. case.)
Measure 60 is a good measure. Fact two:Before the trial began,teachers union lawyers
(This information furnishedbyJeffKropf,Americans For Prosperity- removed every Republican from the Multnomah County jury
- - pool,leaving Sizemore's organization a stacked jury of 14
Oregon,State Director.)
Democrats and one Pacific Green Party member.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251255.
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by Fact three:For the three years he presided over the case,
the state of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of Judge Jerome La Barre concealed the fact that his son was an
any statementmade in the argument: activist/member of the Oregon Education Association,the
same union thatwas suing in his dad's court.The judge's son
has even been elected a teachers union president.
Measure 60 is Not an Attack on Teachers Fact flour:Judge LaBarre kept from the jury evidence that was
critical to Oregon Taxpayers United's defense.
Measure 60 has two primary goals. Fact five:Nothing in the jury's verdict even mentions
1)To change the focus of public education from teacher Bill Sizemore:No witness in the trial claimed that Bill Sizemore
seniority to teacher performance. was involved in or authorized any forgeries whatsoever.
21 To change the focus from what the teachers unionswant
Fact six:Notwithstanding media reports that Sizemore was
to what's best for the kids.. convicted of racketeering,Sizemore has never been so much as
That's why I wrote Measure 60 and put it on ballot. charged with crime in his entire life. -
Currently,about 95 percent of a teacher's pay is determined.by Fact seven:After the trial,another Portland judge ordered
how many years heorshe has been a teacher.it makes almost Sizemore to personally pay the OEAs multimillion dollar
no difference whetherthose years were spent being the most judgment.Sizemore never received a trial or opportunityto
effective and talented teacher in the district or as someone who ` defend himself.
just showed up and collected a paycheck,whilethe kidswere Fact eight:The IDEA has offered notto pursue their ill-gotten
bored to tears.- - - - judgment against Sizemore if he would drop his appeal and
The current"seniority based"system exists because teachers .agree to stay out of politics for 15 years.Sizemore refused.
unions want it that way and beta use a lot of timid admi nistra-. Oregon's liberal establishment has gone to the extreme,even
tors do not have the courage to stand up and do what's best for railroading him in court;trying.to get Bill Sizemore out of
the kids,i.e.,reward good teachers and eliminate the ones that politics.
everyone knows are dead wood.
Here's how lay-offs work under the current system:if a district !This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Tax Payere
decides to make staff reductions,perhaps for budget reasons, United.)
their contract with the teachers union dictates thatthe - This apace purchased for$5001naccordancewkd ORB 251.255-
district in almost every case must keep the teachers who have The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsementby .
been there the longest,even if that means layi ng off the best the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
teachers and keeping the worst. anystatement made in the argument.
That's precisely why l put this measure on the bal lot.The
current system is simply not about the kids.There is no way a
district would ever lay off the best teachers and keep the worst;
if their first concern was the kids. -
Sincethismeasurebecamepublicknowledge,several teachers
have contacted me to tell me they support the measure,.
because they are good at theirjobs and are not afraid to be paid
based on their.performance.
Under Measure 60,kids will be better served,good teachers
will be rewarded,and taxpayers will get more education bang
for their buck.
(This information furnished by Hill Sizemore,Oregon Tax Payers
United.)
This apace purchased for$5001n accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endomement by
me State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
anystatement made in the argument
Was Bill Sizemore RailroadW -
Far more than a decade,labor unions and liberal newspapers
have smeared Bill Sizemore nonstop.However,before you
believe absurd claims that Sizemorewas"convicted"of using .
fraud and forgery to get measures on the ballot,considerthese
(This information furnished by Treasure Mackley,Parents and Teachers
Know Better.)
Oregon PTA Asks You to Vote No on Measure 60. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
As parents and teachers i nvolved in our schools every day,we The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
urge you to vote no on Measure 60.Measure 60 takes away the State of Oregon,not does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
local control from the principals,school districts and anystatement made in the argument.
teachers who know our schools best,and places it in
the hands of government bureaucrats.
Measure 60 is vague,poorly worded,and fug of unintended The Oregon Education Association
consequences: - Asks You To Vote No On Measure 60
• It does not define how teachers'performance will be Because Every Child In Oregon Countsl
measured,though theirjobs and.pay depend on it. Measure 60 shortchanges our students.Instead of
It does not define who isjudging teachers or how they are teaching kids to think,solve problems and develop the skills
being judged,which leaves critical decisions about our they need to succeed,teachers will be forced to spend their
local schools in the hands of Salem bureaucrats, time preparing students for more standardized tests.
• It adds another round of testing,which forces"teaching
tothe test,"ratherthan teaching kids to think,solve Vote.No on 60.
problems and develop the skills they need to succeed. Measure 60 is undefined and full of unintended
Measure 60 does little to improve our schools,and takes consequences.It creates a statewide bureaucracy for teacher
money away from where our schools need it most—in the pay based on Bill Sizemore's idea of"classroom performance,"
classroom. - - but there is no clear definition of how classroom progress
.would be measured or how it will be implemented.It removes'
Please join Oregon PTA in voting no on Measure 60. decision-making by local school boards on how each of their
Oregon PTA teachers should be paid.It creates more bureaucracy and
administrative overhead and will cost millions of dollarsto
(This information fumishedbyAnita Olsen,Oregon PTA.) implement.These are dollars better spent on investing in
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255 programs we know improve Oregon's public schools.
The priming of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by Vote No on 60. _
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of j
anystatementmade in the argument. Measure 60 is just another attempt by Bill Sizemore to
take money away from our schools.Bill Sizemore's
measure will cost Oregon schools millions of dol Is rs that we
simply don't have.This is money better spent on textbooks,
Oregon's Teachers of the Year smaI let class sizes or addi ng back lost programs,Once again,
Urge You to Vote No on Measure 60. - Bill Sizemore,who doesn't even have a background in
education,is trying to take away local control from those who
It Doesn't Help Teachers or Students. know our schools best.
t We are teachers representing all corners of Oregon.We all _ Vote No on 60.
-share a deep dedication to our students,their families and our
communities.We also share the same humbling honor of Please join thousands of Oregon public school teachers and
being recognized as past Oregon Teachers of Year.We accept me.
this recognition on behalf of the tens of thousands of Oregon Vote NO on Ballot Measure 60.
teachers who workwonders in classrooms everyday. -
Larry Wolf,President -
Measure 60 is unfair to students and teachers.It is poorly Oregon Education Association
written,vague,unrealistic and unfair.It does nothing to
improve our public schools or teaching quality.it is a risky (This information furnished by Larry Wolf,President,.Oregon Education
scheme that takes millions of'dollars away out of the Association.) - -
classroom.Measure 60 doesn't provide more dollars for This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
public education.it doesn't put back lost programs.It doesn't Theprinting ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsementby°
decrease class sizes.It doesn't even improve student learning. the State of Oregon,nordoes thestate warrant the accuracy or ruth of
anystatement made in theargument.
Measure 60 does not promote critical thinking or a
well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the new
century.Measure 60 simply forces teachers to prepare
students for more standardized tests.Standardized tests - - - - -
measureonlyasmallportionofthesuccessesteachers see As your former Governor and a ten year School Board Member,
each day in the classroom.And logic would dictate that test I strongly urge Oregonians.to vote No on Measure 60.-
scoresarenotagoodmeasureoftheincredibleworkOregon Improving Oregon schools should be top priority,but
teachers do in cultivating young minds and preparing students Measure 60 will do just the opposite.With a hefty price tag of
to be life-long learners. $120 million dollars,it will take money out of our classroomato
In ourteaching careers we've taught thousands of students -pay for a complicated bureaucratic process that will not
and worked with hundreds of other teachers.We all know that improve student instruction,
students learn better when teachers collaborate,but instead of Measure 60 will lead to more standardized tests.I have been an
encouraging collaboration between teachers,Measure 60 advocate for education for over 30 years,because l knowthat`
fosters competition.That is unfair and unrealistic. every child is unique and deserves the best education.But
Measure 60 works against what teachers do best- Measure 60 will force teachers to teach to the test,instead of
teachingl Please join us in voting no on Measure 60. teaching children to think,solve problems and develop the
skills they need for their future.
Allan Bruner,2006 Teacher ofthe Year
Calls Thurber-Brown,2004Teacher ofthe Year Measure 60 is full of unintended consequences.This measure`
sets no standard for how teachers'performance will be
measured,even though their jobs and pay depend on it. and coastal.Like our patients,every community needs
Measure 60 takes away the ability of local school districts and specialized care;a treatment for one patient may not work for
elected school boards to decide what's best for their children - another.In the same way,solutions that work in Portland might
and communities. - not work in Bend or Baker City.Measure 60 ignores thisfact,
Measure 60 is unfair to the teachers with challenging instead writing a one-size-fits-all prescription for schools,at
assignments.Under Measure 60,teachers with the toughest huge expense.
jobs,thosewith special education students and who teach in Measure 60 Is unclear and confusing!
low-income areas,will be punished,because their students Teachers should be rewarded for furthering their education and -
may not do as well on constrictive standardized tests. gaining additional training,and should be respected for dedi-
Oregon's children will be short-changed under Measure 60: cating yearsto their profession,just like nursing professionals.
-Say."No"to Bill Sizemore and one more of his anti-Oregon Yet Measure 60 would eliminate these considerations from
schemes. determining teacher pay and replace them with a system based
on"classroom performance."
Governor Barbara Roberts -
*Classroom performance"is undefined in Measure 60,as is the
(Thisinformationfumishedby Treasure Mackley,Parentsand Teachers system for evaluating it This really means more testing.
KnowBatterl Measure 60 will force students and teachers to spend more
This apses purchased for 5500 in eeeordanee with ORS 267.268: time preparing.for and taking standardized tests,and less time
Theprinting of thisargumantdoes notconstitutean andorsemenitiy .developing critical thinking skills.
the StatedfOregon,nordoes thestate warrant the accuracyor truth of Measure 60 will discourage teachers from taking jobs in
any statement made in the argument schools that need them most!
Nurses know firsthand the challenges and dangers of
MENNEEMEMM understaffing.Measure 60 would d isco urage teachers from
taking tough assignments because,by tying pay to perform
Oregon Business Association Opposes Measure 60 ,. ante,teachers are encouraged to seek out the best schools,not
Measure 60 is Bad Business for Oregon's Schools. the schools that need them most.It's already difficu It to attract
teachers to challenging assignments in underfunded districts.
• Measure 60 is a bad investment. - Measure 60 makes this problem worse.
• Measure 60 would cost millions of dollars a year to - The Oregon Nurses Association cares about all of
implement—dollars i smaller that would re better spent Oregon's children.Vote no on Measure 60.
investing in smaller classes,more teachers and better
technology. (This information furnished byJackDompsey,Oregon Nurses
• More testing means Jess class time. Association.)
• Measure 60 relies On more standardized testing in This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255..
our schools,wh ich puts a heavy burden on teachers, The printing of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by
principles and students with little impact On student the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the a,curacyor truth of
success. ,anystatement made in theargument.
Already rejected by Oregon voters. -
• In 2000,Oregon voters rejected a similar measure by
over 60%.Why revisit an idea that Oregon voters Confederation of Oregon School.Administrators Say
already know is bad? Vote No on 60.
The Oregon,Business Association believes that a healthy Public school teachers,administrators and parents are
business climate depends on strong,vibrantpublic schools. ' working together to ensure that our children are ready to face
_.We're always looking for great new ideas,but Measure 60 isn't the challenges of the 21st Century.That's why we oppose
one.It's another vague,poorly worded ballot measure that will Measure60.
cause more problems than it solves,and cost our state and
ourschools millions in unnecessary spending.We do notthink ' Measure 60 is unfair to students and teachers.
it is the right approach. . Measure 60 takes away local control from parents,
Vote No on Measure 60. -teachers,principals and our communities.
Oregon Business Association • Measure 60 is another unfunded mandate that
creates a new state bureaucracy that will cost
(This information furnishedby Ryan Deckert,Oregon Business millions to implement and run.
Association.) • Measure 60 is vague,poorly worded and full of
ThkSpam purchased/or 1500 in aeeorGnm with ORS 251.266. unintended consequences. .
Thaprinting of this argumentdoes not constitute an andorsementby • Measure 60 shortchanges students and diverts
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accurecy ortruth of money from the classroom.
anystatemant made in the argument. Parents,teachers and principals know that the most important
part of the education process is the ability to spend time,
one-on-one,with individual students.Measure 60 will prevent
teachers from doing what they do best–teaching.U roar
The Oregon Nurses Association Says Measure 60,teachers will spend more time teaching to the test
NO on Measure 80. and less time giving individualized attention to students.
Measure 60 is unfair to students and teaehere! Instead of teaching kids to think and problem solve,teachers
As nurses,we strive to provide the best medical care to will focus on test preparation.Measure 60 does not define
children across Oregon,and we understand that teachers student or teacher performance,so we have no way of
provide a valuable public service by training young minds. measuringstudents'or teachers'success.
Measure 60 is unfair to both students and teachers. Students don't need more tests,more red tape and more
Measure 60 Ignores Oregon's Unique Communities! bureaucracy.It's not good forstudents and it's nowayto run an
Oregon is home to a diverse set of communities:urban,rural efficient school.Measure 60will introduce politics into our
classrooms.And that's the last thing our students need. out in the law.And,Measure 60 doesn't define student
Measure 60 is unfair to students and teachers. performance either,so we have no way of assessing teachers'
impact on their students.
We urge you to vote"NO"on Measure 60. Measure 60 takes away local control.Even its supporters
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators don't know what Measure 60 would do.All we do know is that
instead of letting local school districts work with principals,
(This information furnishedby Chuck Bennett Confederation of Oregon teachers,parents and school boards to provide the best
School Administrators.) education for all of their students,Measure 60 just creates
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. more confusing bureaucracy.
The printing of this argumentdoes not wnstitute an endorsementby
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of Measure 60 is another bad idea from racketeer -
anystatement made in the argument. Bill Sizemore.In 2000,Oregon voters rejected a sim i let
measure by over 60%.But that didn't stop BiI l Sizemore from
putting yet another initiative on the ballot to take away money
and control from our local schools.What part of"No"doesn't
Dear Oregon Voter: Bill Sizemore understand?Voters have already said"No
but Bill Sizemore doesn't understand.
I ask you to oppose Measure 60-an unfair and Oregon's working families reject false"solutions"to Oregon's
unnecessary measure that threatens our public school education challenges.Measure 60 is bad for kids,bad for
system.Measure 60 takes away local control and eliminates a schools and bad for Oregon.
school district's ability to recognize and reward a teachers.
experience in the classroom-which is one of the best Please Vote No on Measure 60.
measures of a quality teacher.This just doesn't make.good Oregon AFL-CIO
aen". -
Thelanguageofthemeasureisvagueandgivesnodirectionas f ThisinformationfumishedbyKathryn Growr,OmgonAFL-C10.)
to how teachers'"classroom performance"will be evaluated. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with-ORS 251355..
Measure 60 will force Oregon to rely on a system that bases Theprinting of this argument does hotconstitute an endorsement by
teacher pay on how their students perform on standardized the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
tests. any statement made in the argument.
Measure 60 will lead to more standardized testing.
Standardized testing does not promote critical thinking or a
well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for college or Measure 60 takes away local control.
the work force.Standardized tests measure only.a small 'yye don't need bureaucrats in Salem to tell communities how to
portion of the successes teachers see each day in the pay their teachers,or wh ich teachers to hire or fi re.Let our
classroom. local ly elected school boards do their job.
Measure 60 will cost hundreds of millions of dollars to Measure 60 is wasteful
Implement.This is money better spent reinvesting in Measure 60 adds anew level of bureaucracy that will cost
reducing class size,adding back lost programs,.hiring more millionsto establish and maintain.That money belongs in the
teachers,fixing leaky roofs or buyingnew textbooks. classroom,not creating more bureaucracy.
Measure 60 is unfairto teachers.Rather than spending Measure 60 is unrealistic.
money creating more bureaucracy,we should be investing in Standardized tests aren't the answer,and neither is more
the proven tools-such as access to professional development
and mentoring-teachers need to help students succeed. rite fa-teaching to
hey atest need t l en need to c o paste than memo-
and facts--[hey alsoneedtolearn to cooperate with others and
Measure 60 is unsustainable and unpredictable. to think clearly-skills not measured on tests alone.
Oregonians have long advocated for stable and adequate - Measure 60 sidetracks Oregonians from the real issues.
funding for pu btis schools.In other states,fu nding for - our schools face.
performance-based pay is unsustainable and programs often our schools real solut ions,not attempts et a quick fix that run outof money.Districts will not be able to predict what their millions need real Oregon's not attempts stable funding,
progamsf r studs yearto year,which will directly harm smaller classes and more teachers,not Measure 60.
programs for students.
1 urge my fellow Oregonians who want the best public Vote"No"on Measure 60.
schools to join mein voting No on Measure 60. American Association of University Women of Oregon
Sincerely, - (This information furnished by Treasure Mackley,Parents and Teachers
Ted Kulongoski Know Benec)
Governor This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
(This information furnished by Governor Ted Kulongoski.) any statement made in the argument
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument
NONPROFIT CHALKBOARD PROJECT STRONGLY.OPPOSES-,
MEASURE60
- - - The Chalkboard Project and its parent organization,
Measure 60:Another Bad Idea for Working Families Foundations for a Better Oregon,rarely take positions on ballot2
Measure 80 is vague and full of unintended were But we oppose Measure 60 so strongly that we _
were among the first to speak out against it.We urge you to,.
consequences.If passed,teachers'jobs and pay would vote NO.
depend on performance standards that aren't even spelled
Mill
aligisablasit i 1 1 a i 1 MINENIMit
This measure undermines the significant efforts local districts Vote no on Measure 60.
are making to support their teachers with professional
development,comprehensive performance evaluations and Oregon Democratic Party
new career opt ions.These pilot projects in Sherwood, (This information furnished by Meredith Wood Smith,Democratic Parry
Tillamook and Forest G rove come from the grou nd u p.Local of Oregon.) --
teachers are designing these projects with the aim of This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
enhancing student performance. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
Ballot Measure 60 takes just the opposite approach.It is the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
simplistic one-size-fits-all mandate from the state. - anystatementmade in theargument.
Our research shows the best way to raise student achievement
is to make sure there is an excellent teacher in every classroom.
Yet one of the biggest challenges facing schools is that Oregon Measure 60—Bab,bad and bad
loses more than a third of its new teachers within five years.
Ballot Measure 60 does nothing to help.Our collective efforts Measure 60 is bad for students,bad for teachers and bad for
need to focus on supporting these new teachers,fostering their Oregon.
creative energ ies and mentoring them into the best practices of Oregon AFSCM E Counci 175(American Federation of State,
their profession. County and Municipal Employees)opposes Measure 60.It
The Chalkboard Project is an independent nonprofit organize- doesn't make any sense.This measure says that teachers
tion funded by 25 foundations.There is a broad diversity of should be paid based on how they perform—and then the
political views among the citizensthat make up our movement, measure doesn't explain how they will be evaluated.It doesn't
with Democrats,Republicans and Independents alike.We are explain what that means.It's not only an unfunded mandate,
united in our goal to make Oregon schools among the best in it's an"unthought-out"mandate.
the nation.We urge you to vote NO on Measure 60. The only way to make this poorly written and foolish measure
Orcilia Zuniga Forbes,Chair,Chalkboard Project Board of work is to base it on test scores.We do not need more test
Directors scores.Testing isn'ta reliable way to evaluate a teacher's
ability and skill.Studies show that tests may not even be a
(This informat ion furnished by Phil Donovan,Chalkboard Project.) good way to evaluate students.Combine thatwith the fact that
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. you are tying a teacher's pay to performance on a test and the
Theprinting of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by teachers are forced to teach to the test.This measure will force
the State of Oregon;nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of teachers to focus only on the test and not on making sure all
anystatement made in the argument their kids are truly learning.
Measure 60 won't make better teachers,it just punishes
students.The end result will be that the students with the best -
Oregon Democratic:party Urges a test scores will get the highest-paid teachers.Just like under
No Vote on Measure 60 Bush's No Child Left Behind Act,the students in the most need
will get the least resources.Public education is about giving
Teachers a re most effective when they spend quality instruc- every student the equal opportunity to succeed.This measure
tional time with their students.In that environment,students - is the opposite of that. '
learn to think,solve problems and develop the skills they need This measure leaves force schools to spend an unknown
to succeed.Measure 60 would base teacher pay on undefined
" amount of money to implement this foolish measure.Do we
classroom performance,"leading to a system of evaluation need to spend more moneyto develop more tests so that we
that includes even more standardized testing.This imposes can shortchange students?We don't think so.
heavy burden on teachers,principals and students with little
impact on student success. Let's give all students the tools they need to succeed. .
Bill Sizemore,the man behind Measure 60,is not an educator. Vote NO]on Measure 60.
- In fact,he is a racketeer whose organization has been caught
multiple times forging signatures and committing fraud on (This information furnished by Joe Saessler,Oregon AFSCME Council
petitions to qualify measures for the ballot.Often these 75.)
measures are hostile to public education and the teachers who This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
want to see our kids succeed.Measure 60 is no exception.. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Teachers spend years building experience and often continue - anystatement made in theargument
their own education while working,gaining certifications and
advanced degrees.Measure 60 would remove these factors as _
consideration for salary increases.And since those teachers
who teach in the best schools would earn more money, The Service Employees International Union represents 51,000
underperforming schools would have little chance of attracting Oregon workers.Our members are frontline workers who pave
the teachers needed to improve achievement. our roads and staff our universities.We are health care and
If Measure 60 seems out of touch with Oregon values,it might child care providers.We clean buildings and we protect abused
be because the main funder doesn't live here.Loren Parks,who and neglected kids.Our members are strong supporters of
is a wealthy Nevada businessman,has provided over 80%of high quality public education system that gives ail of our
the cash used to promote Measure 60.Sizemore's out-of-state children the best chance for a successful future. -
benefactorhasahistory offundingideologicallydrivencauses, SEIU's members oppose Measure 60 because it takes away
but no record of improving Oregon schools. local control of parents,school districts and principles to
Oregon voters defeated a similar measure in 2000 by an decide what's best for our schools and students.
overwhelming margin.We weren'tfooled then,and we won't Measure 60 is so poorly worded that it leaves our local teachers
be fooled this time. and districts without any definition of how teachers will be
Measure 60 is bad oduestion policy,pure and simple.It judged or who will be judging them,even though theirjobs and
harms teachers,students and our schools. pay depend on it.That will leave critical decisions about our
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teachers and schools in the hands of Salem bureaucrats.
Measure 60 is unfair to our children.Just like George Bush's Rural Oregonians Urge a No Vote on Measure 60
No Child Left Behind Act,Measure 60 will result in more
standardized testing.Forcing teachers to"teach to thetest" - Measure 60 takes money out of our classrooms.
instead of preparing our children for the future. - Measure 60 will cost millions of dollars a year to implement
Bill Sizemore,a racketeer with no background in education,is and rural communities could be hit hard.Measure 60 could force local school districts to divert money away from critical
the man behind the measure.And this isn't his first time;in programs and classroom necessities and into a complicated
2000 Oregonians rejected a similar measure by a vast majority. bureaucratic process.
SEIU's 51,000 Oregon members urge you to join with us and Measure 60 will result in more testing.
_ Vote No on Measure 60. - Rural school districts already struggle with No Child Left
John"Marty"Olson Behind.Measure 60 will require even more standardized
testing and force teachersto teach to the test.What's worse,
(This information furnishedbyArthur Towers,Political Director,SEJU Measure 60 does not define student performance,so we have
Local503.) no way of assessing teachers'impact on their students.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.256. Measure 60 takes away local control from local school
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by districts
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Measure 60 puts critical decisions about ouulocal schools into
the hands of Salem bureaucrats.It does not define how
teacher's performance will be measured,even though their
jobs and pay depend on it.Nor does it define who is judging
teachers or how they are being judged. .
Please join us in voting NO od Measure BO
Oregonians have already said No to Measure 60.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Urges You to In 2000,Oregonians rejected a similar ballot measure by an
Vote No on Measure 8o overwhelming majority of more than 60%.This is just another
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of attempt by Bill Sizemore to take money away from our local
Christian denominations,congregations,ecumenical schools and mislead Oregon voters.
organizations and interfaith partners.Our mission is to bring Since 1992,The Ru ral Organizing Project has given a voice to
together Oregon's diverse faith community for dialogue; - rural Oregonians.'
ministry and community ministries in service to God's people
and creation. We urge you to vote No on Measure 60.
People of Faith are called to protect the most vulnerable among Rural Organizing Project
us,especially children.Measure 60 does not protect Oregon's
children. fThis information furnished byAmy Dudley,Rural Organizing Project.)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Good teachers are the key,to improving student learning, Theprfnting of this argumentdoes notconstitutean endorsementby
particularly in high-poverty areas.When children live in the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
poverty andcome to school h ngry,their academic progress, any statement made in the argument.
especially on standardized tests is adversely affected Good
teachers help struggling students catch up,often in only a few -
years.
Because Measure 60 relies excessively on standardized testing, The Oregon Association.for the Education of
good teachers who work in schools with large numbers of poor _ young Children Opposes Measure 60
children may be evaluated unfairly due to conditions beyond The Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children is
their control Measure 60 will also require new bureaucracy to dedicated to improving the quality of educational and develop- "
implement and monitor it,and divert precious state resources mental services that enhance the well-being of all young
from critical needs of both schools and efforts to reduce children.We know that teachers are on the front lines,meeting
poverty' this challenge every day.They deserve our support.That's why
We desperately need to recruit and retain Oregon's best we oppose Measure 60.
teachers willing to serve where they are most needed.But Teachers earn a modest salary in return for educating our
Measure 60 will produce the opposite effect:it will drive the children in a tough working environment.They can expect to
best teachers from the very schools where they can make the earn more after years of dedication or by continuing their
biggest difference in the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable education and gaining certifications.In some cases,teachers
children. - who take on tough assignments at underperforming schools
Moving toward a performance-based system that undermines earn incentives,like assistance repaying their student loans.
teacher commitment to quality education for all of Oregon's. Measure 60 would undermine—or end outright—these few .
children and increases competition rather than collaboration pathways to increased compensation.instead,Measure 60
among teachers is a bad idea.It will lead to loss of qualified would pay teachers according to"classroom performance."
teachers from our schools. - This is troubling for many reasons: _
Please join us in voting NO on Measure 80 - 1)Since Measure 60 bases pay on"classroom perform-
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon ance,"teachers who work in underperforming schools are
unlikely to get pay increases.It is already difficult to attract
fThis information furnished by Kevin Finney,Ecumenical Ministries of quality teachers to these challeng1ng assignments.
Oregon.) Measure 60 would make this task even harder t
This space purchased for$500 in accarderwe with ORS 251.265. 2)Oregon students al ready dedicate many hours prepari ng
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by for and taking standard!zed tests.In order to judge
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of "classroom performance,°we ca n count on an even more
any statement made in the argument. - extensive system of standardized tests.Do you want more
tests or strong,well-rounded education? -
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3)The state of Oregon doesn't yet have standardized tests Measure 60 will take away the ability of local school boards and
for some subjects and grade levels,so tests will have to be communities to decide what's best for ou r children.Instead,
developed.It would cost Oregon$9 million to develop Measure 60 will place these critical decisions in the hands of
new test standards and scoring systems.Oregonians government bureaucrats.
would then have to pay$60 million a year to maintain the Measure 60 will force our local teachers to"teach to the test"
program. and take awayvaluable classroom instruction time that
Measure 60 is unfairto teachers,students,and Oregonians. prepares our students for the real world.It imposes a heavy
Vote no on Measure 60. burden on teachers,students and school principles with little
impact on student success.
Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children
- Measure 60 will divert moneyfrom our local classrooms and
* (This information furnished by Treasure Mackleg,Parents&Teachers into a complicated bureaucratic program.Measure 60 wiI l cost
Know Better.) Oregon schools millions of dollars to implement and manage,
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OAS 251.255. but it doesn't define how a teacher's performance will be
Theprinting of this argumemdoes not wnstitute an endorsement by measured,who is judging teachers or how they are being
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of judged.
anystatement made in the argument.
Measure 60 has been rejected by Oregonians once before.As
local school board members,we listen to our communities .
and our constituencies.Oregonians have spoken out load and
I pe an Oregon teacher.prepare t will ei my ninth year teaching
clear,rejecting a similar ballot measure in 2000.
special education.Aslprepare to receive my students and plan Because we care about our schools and our communities,
lessons,I am worried about what the future will look like for we are speaking out and urging Oregon voters to reject
my students and me if Ballot Measure 60 passes.Measure 60 Measure 60.It's not good forstudents or our schools. -
is unfair to teachers and bad for students. Please Vote No on Measure 60.
The measure is poorly written,vague,and unrealistic.It Linda Brown,Lake Oswego School Board Member
assumes that"classroom performance"is something that is
easily measured with universal criteria that can be fairly and Anne Schuster,Corvallis 509J School Board Member
equally applied.That'sjust not true.What is true is that this
measure will resuk in more standardized testing. !This information furnished by Treasure Mackley,Parents&Teachers
Know Betted
I didn't enter into teaching to spend my time as a drill Thy ytaupurchassd for 5500 in accordance wish ORS 251.255.
instructor,cranking out good test takers.l chose this profession Thepnnting of this argumemdoes notwnstitute an endorsement by
because l want to help kids learn,grow and succeed in the the StateofOregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
classroom and in life.Measure 60 does nothing to help anystatement made in theargument.. - -
students succeed.
What helps me succeed as a teacher is learning from and
sharing ideas with my fellow teachers.Students learn better -
when their teachers collaborate,but instead of encouraging Support your kids and mine by voting on Measure 60.
collaboration,Measure 60 forces teachers to compete with We are parents of kids in Oregon public schools.We believe
each other.Measure 50 does nothing to ensure that that a strong public education system is most important
students receive a quality education.- thing in a society.That's why our kids attend public schools and
Teaching is a calling for me,not just a profession.But if we volunteer in their classrooms. -
Measure 6o passes 1 don't know if I'll be able to Every time we volunteer,we see all of the challenges and
continue working in the classroom.Under this measure, rewards that our children's teachers face every day.As a whole,
teachers won't know what their salary will be from year to year they are talented,dedicated,and as determined as we are to
and won't be able to plan their family budgets. making sure our kids get the kind of well-rounded education
Oregonians have already said no to this bad idea before.Let's they need to succeed as adults.But everytime we volunteer,
do it again.Please join me in voting no on Measure 60. we also see the roadblocks to that success that statewide man-
dates and standardized testing present.
Sincerely,
We're concerned that Measure 60 would add another layer of
Jennifer Nelson - standardized tests to our children's curriculum because it
Special Education Teacher requires teachers to be paid based on"classroom perform-
Rainier School District ante."Ratherthan focusing on the kids and leading their
(This information furnished'by Treasure Mackley,Parents&Teachers natural interests i nto learning experiences,the teachers will be
forced to fill out reams of paperwork and fol low rigid guide-
KnowBetter.) - li nes to"teach to the test"of the standardized tests that already
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OAS 251255. plague our schools. -The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endarsememby
the StateofOregon,nordoes thestate warramthe accuracyortruth of And Measure 60 would add another statewide mandate that
anystatement made in theargument. would take away local control from teachers and principals.
Just what we DON'T need in our schools-a misguided,costly,
one-size-fits-all bad idea masquerading as a solution.
School Board Memben oppose Measure BO Sure,there are plenty of things that our schools need.More
volunteers like us,smal ler class sizes,and state-of-the-art
We care about our schools,our children and our communities, facilities.But Measure 60 won't accomplish any of those things
which is why we have dedicated our ti me to serve on our with its vague,poorly worded proposals and their unintended
local school boards.We've been elected by our communities to consequences.
decide whats best for our neighborhood schools.We are Please,help us help our kids,and vote no on Measure 60.
.opposed to Measure 60. - Thankyou.
Sincerely, Our organization represents the second largest membership of
Karen Starchvick,Parent - educational staff in Oregon,from special education,instruc-
Medford - - tional,and library assistants,to school secretaries,custodians
and many more.
Janeen Stillman,Parent Ourmembersserve as education support professionals in
Hillsboro schools all across the state.It is this unique role that enables us
(This information furnishedby ,Treasure Mackley,Parents&Teachers to speak confidently aboutthe pitfalls of Measure 60.
Know Better.) Measure 60 is not fair to teachers or students.Every day our
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. members see the challenges teachers face in the classroom,
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endomementby but Measure 60 will unfairly punish those teachers who take on
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of the most challenging positions,like special education or work
anystatement made in the argument. ing with homeless students.
Measure 60 is bad for Oregon students.Instead to teaching
-studentsto think,solve problems and prepare for theirfuture,_
Dear Oregon Voter, Measure 60 will force teachers to focus on preparing students
to take standardized tests or risk losing potential earnings..
The most important part of my job as Superintendent of Public Measure 60 takes money out of our classrooms.Measure 60
schools have an equal opportunity to learn in he academic will divert over$120 million dollars from our classrooms and
schoos nst anequal re the for learn tneacade. and forceschooistospendthatmoneyondevelopingacompli-
cated bureaucratic process.Measure 60 takes money and
We are very fortunate in Oregon to have dedicated,quality resources away from what our schools need the most,smaller
teachers who help their students reach their maximum classsizes and adequate learning materials such as.up-to-date
potential.Oregonians place a high value on our public schools textbooks. -
andhaveastrongtraditionofsupportingteachers.That's why l' OSEA's members continue to work eve day to,hel our
Urge you to vote NO on Measure 60 students learn and grow. every y o
Measure 60 is unfair to teachers.This measure is se poorly please join us in voting Noon Measure 60.
worded that it does not even define how a teacher's perform-
ancewillbemeasured,even though their jobs and pay depend The 21,000 members of the Oregon School E mployees
on it. _ Association
Measure 60 takes away local control from the teachers,. Oregon School Employees Association
principals and locally elected school boards who know
what's best for their schools.At a time when many of our (This information/urnishedby Marlene Martin,President,Oregon
schools are facing new challenges,this measure is just another School EmployeesAssociation.)
distraction from the pressing needs of our schools and This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251256.
`-students. The printing of this argumentp'oes not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
'away from will cost millions where it is nandta ost.Aney any statement made in the argument. -
away from the classroom where it is needed moat.A
non-partisan review of th is measure concluded that it will cost
- at least thirty mil l ion dolls rs a year to implement:That money MUNNOMENEEM
would be better spent reducing class size,hiring more teachers g g Join Stand for Children in Voting Against Measure 60
or buying new books and computers.
We've seen this type of vague poorly worded measure before Stand for Children is a citizen voice for children.Our mission is
In 2000,Oregon voters overwhelmingly rejected a similar to teach everyday people how to join together in an effective. -
measure.Dreg onians have already said no to this bad idea grassroots voice in order to win concrete,long-lasting
because of all the un intended consequences for ou r schools. improvements for children at both state and local levels.
I urge every Oregonian to vote NO on Measure 60.Send a We believe that every child is an individual and that every child
message that we won't be fooled by deceptive ballot measures counts.Measure 60 would force teachers to'give less attention
that do noth i ng to improve our schools. to students with specia l needs,which means that some will be
left behind.That is unfair and unnecessary.
Sincerely,
Measure 80 is unfair.
Susan Castillo Measure 60 sends a message to teachers that their a is
Superintendent of Public instruction based on the progress of the entire class,not the progress of
(This information furnished by Susan Castillo,Superintendent of Public individual students.No one wants a system where one child.
Instruction.) may be sacrificed because they didn't catch on as q uickly.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Measure 60 says that the only kind of progress worth
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by rewarding is the kind that can be measured on
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of standardized test.
anystatement made in the argument. -
Different students learn things at different times and in differ-
entways.if teachers are forced to leave one student behind to
focus on the"rest of the class,we are failing all students.
Dear Fellow Voter, Measure 60 will leave our at-risk and special needs
The Oregon School Employees Association(OSEA}represents students behind.
over 21,000 educational employees working in Oregon school At a time when our students need more individualized
districts,community colleges,educational service districts, attention,Measure 60 creates more bureaucracy,more tests
Head Start agencies,libraries,and park and recreation districts. and more paperwork for our teachers to fill out.Teachers will
have less time to give one-on-one attention.
Measure 60 will hurt,not help,the neediest children in could hire or how many new books or computers we could buy
Oregon.We urge you to vote"NO"and to ensure all with that money!
children have the opportunity to reach their full They Say:"Measure 60 will help us more accurately measure
potential. - student performance."
Stand for Children The Truth:Measure 60 sets up a system where standardized
test scores are the only way to measure a student's perform-
. (This information furnished byJanah Edelman,Stand for Children.) ante.Measure 60 does not consider external factors that
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. impact our students.Students don't all have the same skills and
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by abilities--so me have special needs that can impact their
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyor truth of progress.Others live in poverty,come to school hungry,or
any statement made in the argument. come from troubled famiI ias-all factors which can affect their
progress.Measu re 60 draws attention away from kids who
need specia l help and reduces their value to a score on a
-- - standard ized test.
Oregon's Education Professionals Oppose Measure 60. Don't deal another blow to our public schools
Measure 60 has no merit-it's a vague,poorly worded Vote-NO"vote on Measure 60.
measure that will punish those who take on the most challenging assignments. The Elders in Action Commission,a powerful voice of older
adults since 1968,has been tackling important issues that affect
Measure 60 will punish teachers who work in law- the quality of life of Oregonians,and has helped shape the
income areas or have a lotof special education students aging policy on all levels.
by paying them less if their students do not perform well
on standardized tests. (This information furnished by Treasure Mackley,Parents&Teachers
Measure 60 will Saddle studentswith more standardized .Know Betted
testing and more teaching to the test,which will mean less This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
individual attention and classroom time. - The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endomementby
Measure 60 is costly and takes money away from the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyor truth of
classroom.The m illions estimated to implement this anystatement made in the argument.
measure would be better spent on reinvesting in smaller
classrooms,adding back lost programs,hiring more
teachers,fixing leaky roofs or buying more textbooks.
Measure 60 has been rejected.by voters before.In Parents&Teachers Know Better OPPOSES Measure 60
2000,more than 60 percent of voters rejected a similar Because it takes local control of classrooms
measure. - away from the teachers,parents,and principals
Public schools need our support to focus on students'learning who know our schools the best
experience as a whole,not just their scores on standardized Here are just some of the groups from around the state who
tests.Measure 60 will impose a heavy burden on teachers and OPPOSE Measure 60:
schools,a nd will not improve student success.
Education professionals of American Federation of leachers- _ Oregon PTA
Oregon ask that you join them in voting No on Measure 60. The Oregon Education Association
Oregon School Employees Association
American Federation of Teachers-Oregon American Federation of Teachers-Oregon
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
(This information furnished by Mark Schwebke,President American Stand for Children
Federation of Teachers-Oregon.) - The Chalkboard Project
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the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracyor truth of Oregon Business Association
anystatement made in the argument - E lders in Action Commission
Oregon Nurses Association
SHROMMINNINNOM Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Oregon Democratic Party.
The Elders in Action Commission Ted Kulongoski Governor
Urges youlTo Oppose Measure 60 Governor Barbara Roberts
Susan Castillo Superintendent of Public Instruction
Don't fall for Measure 60.The proponents want you to believe Ecumenica l Min istries of Oregon
that they want to reward good teachers and get rid of SEI U Oregon State Council
inadequate teachers.We've studied the issue.Here's the truth SEIU Local 49
about Measure 60. SEW Local 503
They Say:"Measure 60 will help schools get rid of bad Oregon AFSCME Council 75
teachers." Working Families Party of Oregon
The Truth:Nobodywants to see a bad teacher in our Oregon AFL-CIO
classrooms,least of all other teachers.The Oregon Legislature PCUN
has ended teacher tenure,and poorly perform ing teachers are Rural Organizing Project _
shipped out if they don't shape up.Measure 60 will do nothing Tax Fairness Oregon
to weed out bad teachers. Basic Rights Oregon
American Association of University Women of Oregon
They Say:"Measure 60will make our schools more efficient, Comm unity Action Partnership of Oregon
like a business." Community Alliance of Tenants
The Truth:Measure 60 will add another layer of bureaucracy NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon
to our public school system,which will cost millions to ONE Voice for Child Care
implement and maintain.Think of how many teachers we Adelante Mujeres
Carpenters Local 247
Multnomah County Democrats
PSU Chapter-American Association of University Professors _
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Portland Jobswith Justice be returned to your
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Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election,November 4,2008.
It
Result of"yes"vote Summary
"Yes"vote creates mandatory minimum prison sentences _ Measure creates mandatory minimum prison sentences for
for certain crimes;including burglary,forgery,theft, specified crimes forwhich current law does not require
manufacture/delivery:of methamptretamine,"heroin,cocaine, mandatory minimums.Requires 36-month minimums for
or methylenedioxymethamphe[amine,under specified identity theft,firstdegree burglary,and Class A felony .
circumstances. manufacture/delivery of methampheta mine,heroin,cocaine,
ormethylenedioxymethamphetaminej30.montkminimums
for Class B felony manufacture/delivery of same specified
Result of"no"vote controlled substances.For offenders with one or more prior _
felony convictions,or two or more prior misdemeanor convic
"No"vote retains current law,which does not require that tions,measure requires 18-month minimums forfirst degree
persons convicted of the crimes specified in the measure serve forgery,motor vehicle theft;14-month minimums for first .
mandatory minimum prison sentences. - degree theft,second degree burglary.Prohibits reductions in
sentences required by measure.Sentences must be served in
- . state prisons,not in county jails.State.must reimburse counties
. for pretrial incarceration costs for persons sentenced under
measure.Other provisions.
Estimate of financial impact
The measure will require additional state spending of
$8 million to$10 million in the first year,$67 million to
$88 million in the second year,$122 million to$178 million in
the third year,$164 million to$247 million in the fourth year,
and$161 million to$274 million in each year afterthat.
-The measure does not require additional iocargovernment _
spending.
The measure will require the state to borrow between-
$1.1 billion and$1.3 billion to build new prisons between 2010.
and 2017.The state will repay those amounts plus interest of
$709 million to$844 million over 25 years.
The measure requires state payments to local government of
$2 million to$5 million in the first year and$10 million to
$19 million each year after that.
The measure does not affect the amount of funds collected for
state government.
The measure PREAMBLE.The manufacturing and dealing of street drugs
The measure sets new minimum sentences for certain drug are especially damaging to our communities.Certain property
crimes are especially-damaging to ourcitizens because they
and property crimes.The measure also directs the state to pay
local governments for the cost of holding defendants in jail create a sense personal violation.Criminals who commit
until they are convicted. these crimes need to be held accountable commensurate with
the damage they do to our communities and citizens.There is
State impact also a connection between a heavy incidence of drug addiction .
and a heavy incidence of property crime,as addictsturn to
The costs of the measure are due to keeping more criminals in crime to feed their habits.Both these crime cycles are
prison for longerperiods of time:Those costs include:running addressed in this Act to better protect our communities:
prisons,providing temporary prison beds,supervising
criminals afterthey are released from prison,and building SECTION 1.When a person is convicted of one of the offenses
more prisons.Other costs include:providing foster care for listed in Section 2 of this Act and the offensewas committed on
some children whose parents are convicted of the measure's or after January 1,2009,the court shall impose,and the person
crimes,providing lawyersfor defendants who cannot afford shall serve,at leastthe entire term of imprisonment listed in
legal counsel;and defending the state against Inmates' Section 2.The person is not,during the service ofthe term of
lawsuits. imprisonment,eligiblefor release on post-prison supervision
or any form of temporary leave from custody.The person is not
The measure will cost between$8 million to$10 million in eligible for any reduction in the sentence for any reason:`
the first year,and increase to between$161 million and whatsoever under any statute:The court may impose a.greater
$274 million per year after the fourth year. prison sentence,if otherwise permitted-by law'but may-not
The state will borrow$1.1 billion to$1.3 billion from 2010 to impose a lower prison sentence than the sentence specified in
2017 to build new prisons.The state will repay those amounts Section 2. - --
plus interest of$709 million to$844 million over 25 years. - SECTION 2.The offenses to which Section:l of this Act applies
Local impact and the mandatory minimum prison sentences are:
The measure does not require additional spending by local (a)Illegal manufacture or illegal delivery of
government. - - methamphetamine,heroin,cocaine,or
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine _
The measure requires the state to pay counties forthe costof under circumstances constituting a Class A
holding those accused of the measure's crimes in county jails felony under ORS Chapter 475 36 months
before they are convicted.The state does not currently paythis
cost.The state will reimburse the counties forthe cost of (b)Illegal manufacture or illegal delivery of
holding prisoners from$2 million to$5 million in the first year methamphetamine,heroin,cocaine,or
and$10 million tn$19 million each year afterthat. 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine -
undercircumstancescons tituting a Class B
Implementing the measure - felony under ORS Chapter 4Z5, 30 months
The current prison population is around 13,600.When the (c)Identity theft as defined in ORS 165.800 36 months
measure is fully implemented,it could add between 4,100 and _
6,300 inmates to the prison population,depending on the (d)Burglary in the first degree as defined in -
numberofpeopleconvictedofcrimesunderthismeasure.The ORS 164.225 36 months
total cost of the measure could change depending on the (a)Forgery in the first degree as defined in
length of time to build new prisons,inflation,and the cost to ORS 165.013,when the person has"a serious
hire and train new prison staff. criminal record 18 months
The measure does not identify a funding source.Today the (f)Motor vehicle theft as defined in Section
costs of prisons are paid for out of the General Fund,which of this Act,when the person has a serious
comes from income taxes.The General Fund is also used to criminal record 18 months
payfor public education,services for vulnerable citizens, " -
publicsafety,andotherprograms. - (g)Theft in thefirst degree as defined in
ORS 164.055,when the person has a serious
Committee Members: criminal record 14 months
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury (h)Burglary In the second degree,as defined in
State Treasurer Randall Edwards ORS 164.215,when the person has a serious -
Scott Harra,Director,Dept.of Administrative Services criminal record 14 months
Elizabeth Harcheri Director,Dept.of Revenue SECTION 3.For purposes of this Act,a person has a serious
Debra Guzman,Local Government Representative criminal record when the person has at least one previous
lThe estimate offinancial impact and explanation was provided byrhe conviction of a felony or at least two previous convictions of
above committee pursuant to ORS 250.12T - misdemeanors.
SECTION 4.For purposes of this Act,"motorvehicle theft"
means theft,as defined in ORS 164.015,.of a passenger motor
vehicle as defined in ORS 801.360,a motor truck as defined in
ORS 801.355,or a motorcycle as defined in ORS 801.365.Motor
vehicle theft is classified as a Class C felony.
SECTION 5.For purposes of this Act,"previous conviction'
includes any conviction occurring before,on,or after
January 1,2009,and any conviction entered in any other state
or federal court for any offense comparable to any Oregon
misdemeanor orfelony.
SECTION 6.The sentences imposed under this Act shall be Identitytheft Probation to 36 months
served in state prison facilities and work camps.The sentences 30 months*
shall not be served in county jails,except as to time served First degree burglary Probation to 36 months.
pending trial.The state shall reimburse the county as to the 36 months*
actual cost of pretrial incarceration for each person sentenced
under this Act. First degree forgery Probation to 18 months
SECTION 7.If any part of this Act is found to be unconstitu- when the person has 30 months*
tional,the remaining parts shall survive in full force and effect. a serious criminal
This Act shall be in all parts self-executing. record
SECTION B.This Act takes effect on Jan uary 1,2009. Motor vehicle theft, New crime:no 18 months
when the person current sentence.
has serious Undercurrent
criminal record _law prosecutors
generally charge -
Ballot Measure 61 sets mandatory minimum sentences for under Unauthorized
certain drug and property crimes and identity theft.This Use of a Motor
measure also establishes a newfelony crime of motor vehicle Vehicle with te nce
-
theft:When a person is sentenced underthis measure,the - Guideline Sentenceof probation to
person must serve the full sentence and may not have the 30 months*
sentence reduced for any reason.
First degree theft - Probation to 14 months -
'Thismeasurealsorequiresthat: when the person 30 months*
• These sentences be served in state prison facilities and has a serious -
work camps. - criminal record
j • The state reimburse counties for the cost of pretrial Second degree Probation to 14 months
detention for persons sentenced under this measure. burglary of non- 30 months* _
This measure requires that persons convicted of the follow- residential building
ing crimes serve at leastthe following sentences: - when the person has
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• Persons convicted of manufacturing or dealing heroin or a serious criminal
record
L. ecstasy must serve a prison sentence of 36 months.
• Persons convicted of manufacturing or dealing metham- *These sentences can be reduced up to 20%for"earned time"
phetamine or cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school,or and an additional 20%for successfully completing Alternative
- dealing methamphetamine or cocaine to a minor,must Incarceration Programs.
serve a prison sentence of 36 months. Under Measure 61"serious criminal record"means the
i. • Persons convicted of manufacturing or dealing metham- . Person has at least one previous conviction of al felony or at
phetamine or cocaine in any other circumstance must leason previous convictions of misdemeanors.
i serve a prison sentence of 30 months. n
• Persons convicted of burglary of a residence or identity Committee Members: AppoiMed!by:
theft must serve a prison sentence of 36 months.
This measure requi res that persons with a previous felony Steve Doell Chief Petitioners
conviction ortwo previous misdemeanor convictions who are
Kevin Mannix Chief Petitioners
convicted of the following crimes serve at leastthe following - Mary Botkin Secretary of State
sentences: - Dave Rogers Secretary.of State
Dale Penn- Members of the Committee.
• Persons convicted of forgery in the first degree or felony
motor vehicle theft must serve a prison sentence of - (Thiscommittee waeappointed to provide an impartial explanation of
18 months. - the ballotmeasumpumuantto ORS251.215.)
• Persons convicted of theft in the first degree or burglary of
a nonresidential building must serve a prison sentence of _
14 months.
Sentencing Comparison -
Crime Current Sentencing Measure 61 -
Guideline Range Mandatory
Dependingon Minimum
Facts of the Case Sentence Which
and Criminal Judge Must
History �. Impose
Manufacturing or ,Probation to 36 months -
dealing heroin or ecstasy; 45 months*
manufacturing or dealing
methamphetamineor -
cocaine within 1,000feet
of a school;or dealing
methamphetamineor
cocaine to a minor
Manufacturing or dealing Probation to 30 months
methamphetamineor 45 months*
`cocaine in any
'r othercircumstance
The politicians and bureaucrats are trying to pull a fast one. Vote Yes on Citizen Measure 61.
Every 3.2 minutes,criminals commit"property"crime in Make Sure that Meth Dealers,Auto Thieves,Burglars,
Oregon. - and Identity Thieves Receive a Prison Sentence.
They steal your cars,your identity,burglarize you r homes and The legislature put a competing measure,Measure 57,on this .
businesses,and sell drugs to your children. same ballot.Politician Measure 57 sounds like it will be tough
on crime,but it is much weaker than citizen Measure 61. .-
Then.....most of them get probation. Politician Measu re 57 has a killer clause which cancels citizen
Measure 61.So,if you want to fight crime effectively,vote no
In 2607:. on Measure 57 and vote yes on Measure 61.
57%convicted of motor vehicle theft got....probation! Currently,65%of the criminals convicted for meth dealing,.
62%convicted of identitytheft got.....probation! auto theft,burglary,and identity theftget probation(Source:
Oregon Criminal Justice Commission).Oregon puts them
53%convicted of residential burglary got...probation! right back on the streets,and the politicians wonder why we
70%convicted of burglary of a business got....probation! have a high crime rate for these crimes.Measure 61 puts 100%
of these criminals in prison.
69%convicted forfelony drug dealing got....probation!
Mandatory minimum prison sentences make a big difference.
80%convicted forselling cocaine within 1000 feet of a school When Oregonians passed Measure 11 in 1994,with mandatory
got....probation! minimum prison sentences for violent criminals,we got
In 1995,citizen sponsored Measure 11 went into effect results:forthe nextten years,Oregonwas number 1 out 50 -
requiringmandatory prisonsentencesforviolentcriminals. states inthe best reduction in violenterime.
Oregon had the highestviolent crime rate of all the western But,Measure it didn'taffectthe criminals covered bythis
states.We now have the lowest violent crime rate of all the Measure 61.Now we need to go afterthese predators.
western states.They said itwould cost too much.They
overestimated the cost by nearly 50%! The sentences in Measure are tough but fair;if a criminal
-. deals meth in your neighborhood,he will get 30 months in ,
What have we learned? prison;if he deals meth near a school,he will get B6 months in 'I
When you put criminals in jail,the crime rate goes down. prison.
Way down. If a criminal breaks into your home or steals your identity,he
will get 36 months in prison.Costs too much?.. These prison sentences avoid the loopholes that politicians
These are the same politicians who just provided themselves have given criminal defendants.With Measure 61,the crime
with luxurious$4400 desks,$6700 credenzas,$2500 leather defines the m i nimum time.Sentences can be higher,but they
sofas,$1800 chairs,and new flat screen N's I cannot be lower.
The politicians are trying to confuse the voters. Make a difference forthe safety of your family and your
Here's how: neighborhood.Vote yes on citizen Measure 61 and no on
politician Measure 57.
There are TWO crime measures on the ballot:Politician Wayne Brady
sponsored 57 and Citizen sponsored 61.Whichever one Duane Fletchall
has the most votes wins. Kevin Mannix
Measure 57 is the first crime measure on the ballot.It's the Directors,Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance
politicians',measure.VOTE NO!
(This information furnished by Wayne Brady,Duane Fletchall and Kevin
The second crime measure on the ballot is Measure 61. Mannix,Directors,Oregon Anti-CrimeAlianoe.l
Mandatory prison time for criminals!You do the crime...you This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
do the time.VOTE YES! The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsementby
Politician measure 57 puts 3000 less criminals in jail. the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrantthe accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
Citizen measure 61 puts 3000 more trim i n is i n jail
Here's how to remember it:
Citizen measure 61 is more than politician measure 57. - Hold Criminal Predators Accountable
3000 more! Vote yes on citizen Measure 61,if you wantto see an
Vote yes on 61....no on 57...because 61 is more than 571 effective fight against crime across Oregon.
Steve Doell Studies have shown that every dollar we spend fighting crime
saves our citizens and communities more than$[in other 1
(This information furnished by Steve Doell.) costs.These other costs,not reflected in taxes,Ind ude the
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This space purchased for 5500ineccortlance with ORS 251.255. injuties and damages suffered by the victims,tha lost ti me
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by from work while witnesses and victims participate in the legal
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of process,the costs of 1 nsurari a and security services,and the
any statement made in the argument. lost economic development opponu pities when businesses
stay away from crime-ridden communities.
What should matter most is that we hold predators account-
able for the harm they are doing to our communities.The
sentences in citizen Measure 61 are tough butfair.if someone
breaks into your home,he goes to prison.for 36 months.If he
�. steals your identity(which often takes years to repair),he goes
to prison for 36 months.If he deals drugs in your neighbor law,murder by abuse law,and laws to protect domestic
hood,he gets at least 30 months in prison. violence victims.But I couldn't get legislators to toughen
Measure 61 is not the only thi ng we need to do to fight crime,
sentencing laws.
i but it is a giant step in the rightdirection. So,I authored Measure 11 which passed in 1994 with 66%of
Imust add this:if you like citizen Measure 61,you need to vote the vote.
no on politician Measure 57.The politicians put Measure 57 on Some political interests predicted that Measure it would be
the ballot with a clause which kills Measure 61.if you want horribly expensive.They were wrong.The cost estimates of
mandatory minimu m prison sentences for drug dealers,auto Measure 11 proved to be twice as high as the real costs.
thieves,identity thieves,and bu rglars,you need to vote yes on Over the next 10 years,Oregon was number l of the 50 states in
citizen Measure 61 and no on politician Measure 57, the reduction of violent crime because.we put these violent
Wayne Brady criminals behind bars ratherthan release them to the streets.
Director,Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance Now we need sentencing reform as to drug dealers,auto
(This information furnished Wayne Brady,Director,Oregon thieves,identity thieves,and burglars.Currently 65%of these
Anti-ComeAlliance.) criminals get probation. .
Thisspa apurchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257.255. Measure 61 endsthis revolving door.It provides mandatory
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by minimum prison terms.The mandatory sentences include 36
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of months for drug dealers,identity thieves,or home burglars.
statement made in the argument
i
any With citizen Measure 61,your home,identity,and neighbor-
hood will be safer.
-- I - The politicians in the legislature have put another measure on
This is No Time to Weaken Our Crime Laws " - this ballot,politician Measure 57,which cancels the
1 am a retired Sheriff's Sergeant.)ask you to vote forcitizen mandatory minimum prison.sentences of Measure 61.They
wrote their own ballottitle to make politician Measure 57
Measure eater that we can thieve ,auto t ieves,and b sentencing system sound tough.Politician Measure 57 continues to give probation.
for drug dealers,identity thieves,auto thieves,and burglars.
to nearly every criminal onafirst conviction.There is notane
I became a chief petitioner on this measure because I saw the minute of mandatory minimum prison time in politician "
dramatic reduction in violent crime in Oregon after Oregonians Measure 57.
passed Measure 11.1 wondered why we have not taken the If politician Measure 57 gets more votes;it will cancel citizen
same approach to serious crimes such as drug dealing,. Measure 61.1 askyou to join me and the 149;000 Oregonians
burglary,auto theft;and identitytheft,which are so affecting who signed our petitions and vote yes on citizen Measure 61.
our neighborhoods. Vote no on politician Measure 57.
Sadly,the political leadership_in the legislature talk about fight-
Thank you. -
ing crime but are not willing to change our sentencing policies
j.. . to get the job done.So,we put together this citizens'initiative, Kevin L.Mannix -
- and 149,000 Oregonians.joined us in putting citizen Measure 61 Chief Petitioner _
on the ballot,so we can really improve the safety of our -.
' communities. !This information furnished by Kevin L.Mannix Chief Petitioner)
I am sorry to say that the same politicians in the legislature who This apace purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255.
refused to do anything about holding criminals accountable Theprinting of this argumentdoes notconstitute,anendorsemenr by _
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrantthe accuracy or truth of -
Theirm written sure their own measure,which is ontains alcla anystatement made in the argument.
Their measure is politician Measure 57,and it contains a clause
which cancels Measure 61.So,I have to ask you to vote noon
politician Measure 57 and vote yes on citizen Measure 61,so
we can have real sentencing reform in Oregon. -
Measure 61 Helps Fight Meth.
I committed my career to working for public safety.Now that) Measure 57 Sets Criminals Free.
- -
am retired,I feel good about continuing to fight for public - -
safety as a citizen advocate.Please join me in voting yes on , Please join me in voting yes on citizen Measure 61,so we
citizen Measure 61 and no on politician Measure 57. can fight back against the meth epidemic which is hurting
Oregon so much.
Duane Fletchall
Chief Petitioner Last year,Oregon had the tenth highestamountof meth seized
of a1450 states.This is especially bad�whenyou consider that
(This information furnished by Duane Fletchall,Chief Petitioner.) our population is much lowerthan most states.You knowas
This space purchased for$500inauortlanea with ORS 251.255. well as l do the terrible affects of meth on ourcommunities-
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by a nd our children.Yet,today,69%of criminals convicted of drug
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of dealing in Oregon get probation 1(Sou rce:Oregon Criminal
any statement made in the argument Justice Commission,2007 statistics) '
Citizen Measure 61 will send every single convicted meth
dealer to prison-no exceptions.The sentences are tough but
fair:30 months for dealing meth,36 months for dealing meth to
The Legislature is Attempting to Fool You.... a child or near a school.These are mandatory minimum prison
Don't Fall for It. sentences,so a judge can impose a higher sentence.But,we
Please vote yes on citizen Measure 6l-and vote no on need a mandatory minimum to guarantee that these predators ,
politician Measure 57. will not get probation.
Let me explain. - The politicians who have failed to do anything about sentenc-
ing policies for many years have put an alternative measure on
In my 10 years in the Oregon legislature,I sponsored more than this same ballot-it is.politidian Measure 57.Measure 57 has a
60 successful bills to fight crime.This includes our anti-stalking clause which cancels all of the mandatory minimum prison
sentences of citizen Measure 61.The politicians wrote the bal-
lot title to make it sound tough,but it actually gives probation A hessaaefrom Ron Louie Retired Police Chief
to everyone on their first conviction,and it gives probation to
n
most repeat drug dealers. Vote No On Measure 61
If you want to send drug dealers to prison,vote no on politician - Less Effective
Measure 57 and vote yes on citizen Measure 61. • More Expensive
.Steve Beck As a former Police Chief with over 33 yearsof experience;I was
Chief Petitioner part of the fight against crime on two levels:
• Community level:leading the Hillsboro police department
(This information furnished by Steve Back Chief Petitioner.) - with the goal of keeping residents and neighborhoods
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. 'safe. .
The printing otthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy,or truth of • Countywide level:working with my fellow law anforce-
anystatement made in the argument. . ment leaders to coordi nate the various pieces of the publ is
safety system to ensure that it works for you as citizens
and taxpayers.
I oppose Measure 51 because it is a one-size-fits-all sentencing
MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF BOB SKIPPER approach that could weaken the rest ofthe pubiicsafety -
ENDORSES MEASURE 61 system.
Multnomah County Sheriff Bob Skipper is joined in endorsing Just Warehousing Criminals Won't Solve
Measure 61 by Kenneth W.Matlack,Morrow County Sheriff,by Our Crime Problem. -
GlennE.Palmer,Grant County Sheriff,and by Gil Gilbertson, Measure 61 will force the public safety system to spend its
Josephine County Sheriff.. - resources on building more and more warehouses for cri mi-
These Sheriffs understand the terrible effects of cri mes nals,withoutdoi nganything to stop them from committing
committed by meth dealers,burglars,identity thieves,and new crimes once they are released.Measure 61 does nothing
autothieves. I - to stop the revolving door! -
Yet our current sentencing laws for these crimes make a Measure 61 gust isn't the kind of change Oregon needs.
mockery of justice. It's the wrong approach
In 2007,75%of criminals convicted of the crimes covered by Please Join Me in voting"NO"on Measure 61.
Measure 61 got probation,not prison.This includes all such RON LOUIE,RETIRED POLICE CHIEF
criminals,whether on first or repeat convictions.
- (This information furnished by Matt @levins,The Batter Way To Fight
Yet,for each of these crimes:a person has been victimized.Law Crime Committee.) -enforcement needs to investigate,develop evidence,charge, This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255..
and rosecute.The defendant gets a lawyer(almost always -
P The printing of argument does not constitute an endorsement by
paid for by the taxpayer).The courts m ust use the r resources the Stare of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
to try the case Wnless the re is a guilty plea) any statement made in the argument:
After all of that—we have a"catch and release"sentencing
system where 75%of convicted criminals get probation.
Measure 61 will put a stop to this,with reasonable STOP THE REVOLVING DOOR.
mandatory minimum prison sentences for these crimes. .VOTE NOON MEASURE 61.
Measure 61 is the only measure on this ballot with mandatory Every day,the parole and probation officers across Oregon
.sentences.Anences Measure,ill give criminals probation. workto ensure that criminal offenders reintegrate into society
and those sentences will still give 3,000 criminals probation. and do not commit additional crimes in their communi ties.
Voters have a choice:mandatory minimum prison sentences Of all the factors that contribute to recidivism for offenders who
for meth dealers,identity thieves,burglars,and auto thieves commit property crimes and identity theft,none ranks higher
(Measure 61)or leave 3,000 of these criminals in our neighbor- than drug and alcohol addiction.
hoods,free on probation(Measure 57). _
For real justice,vote Yes on 61 and No on 57. We see if it every day:
Oregon Anti-Crime Allia ce • 85%of offenders in jail for property crime have drug and
alcohol addictions. f
(This information furnished by Wayne Brady,Duane Fletchall,and Kevin . U nder the cu rrent system,less than 15%get intensive
Mannix,Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance.) drug or alcohol treatment.
This space purchased for$5o0 in accordance with ORS 251.255, Almost 60%of property crime offenders go on to
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
The State of Oregon,nurdoes thestate warrant the accuracy ortruth of commit crimes when they are released.
any statement made in the argument. Without mandatory treatment,tougher sentences won't stop
the revolving door for perpetrators of property crimes and
identitytheft.
That's why we a re opposing Measure 6l. -
Oregon needs the tougher sentences and required treatment
found in Measure 57,not more sentencing gimmicks like
- - Measure 61.
Vote No on Measure 61.
FEDERATION OF OREGON PAROLE AND PROBATION We're supporting the other crime measure:because it's
OFFICERS - smarter,tougher,and more targeted.
(This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight We're supporting the other crime measure.
Crime Committee.) We know how damaging identity theft can be for any
This specs purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 261.255. person,but for people on fixed incomes,the setbacks can
' Theprinting of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsememby be permanent and even life threatening.Measure 61
'. the State of Oregon,nordoesthe state warrantthe accuracy or truth of doesn't even have any provisions fortouoher sentencing
anystatement made in the argument. for those who steal from senior citizen .Thisinastate
where elder financial exploitation has tripled in the last
two decades.
We're supporting the other crime measure.
} Measure 61:A Bad Choice for Oregon We want to stop the cycle of crime,notjust put a band-aid
Two Stories from One Family over it.Warehousing people in prison isn't the answer.
That is why the other measure which offers to aher
A Victim of Identity Theft:Scott's Story sentences and reoui red add iction treatment.is the 6 tter
For almost a decade,my family has been deali ng with the per'
trauma connected with having my personal information stolen. We're supporting the other crime measure.
My bank account was emptied,and countless hotel bills,cel l Measure 61 is not cost effective.Besides the billions it will
phone accounts and other transactions were conducted using take to build new prisons,everyone knows that rigid,
my name and Social Security number. one-size-fits-all approaches and sentencing gimmicks like
iIdon't want to see other Oregonians experience the same "three strikes you're out"are not good investments.-
victimization,butthat means we need real solutions. Oregon citizens deserve better and
Measure 61 is a gimmick that doesn't address the root causes Measure 61 is not the way.
of property crime:drug addiction.Measure 61 makes it harder - Join us in saying NO ON 61 and make sure
to get offenders drug treatment,which means it does nothing you are saying-yes"on 57.
to stop the cycle of crime. ADVOCATES FOR SENIORS SAY NO ON 61
For a betterwayto fight identity theft—look at Measure 57. Save Oregon Seniors
That's the measure I'm supporfing.It provides strong
accountability and treatment. Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
Working within a State Prison:Jessica's Story Frederick Olson,Co-Chair,Advocacy Coalition.for Seniors and
When my husband Scott's identity was stolen,it started a People with Disabilities -.
never-ending ordeal for our family.Because l work within a Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans
prison,I have an additional perspective that leads me to
oppose Measure 61 as the wrong approach. Elders in Action Commission,a powerful voice of older adults
since 1968,who tackle important issues that affect the quality.
Measure 61 focuses on one thing only:incarceration.if of life for Oregonians,and help shape the aging policy on all
Measure 61 passes,hundreds of millions of our tax dollars will levels. -
getsunkintobuildingmoreprisons.I've seen firsthand what -
happenswhenwespendallourmoneyonprisonbedsbut (This information furnishedby Matt Blevins,The Better Way To Fight
don't offer prisoners treatment and rehabilitation programs. Crime Committee.)
Offenders get out and recommit crime.Warehousing people This space purchased for$500 In accordance—with OR8251.255
does nothing to stop future crime. - The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsem art by
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
We need a smart approa hto ad talk addressing crime hatf solutions. anystatementmade in the argument.
We needs smart approach to addressing crimethat focuses on
,both accountability and prevention.My husband and l are
supporting Measure 57 because it is the better way to fight
crime. -
- "1 WILL BE VOTING NO ON MEASURE 61."
Fellow Oregonians,we know these issues firsthand, By John Kroger -
Measure 61 won't work. Former Federal Prosecutor '
Be*"Gregory and Jessica Katz Democratic and Republican Nomineefor -
Vote"NO"on Measure 61. - Oregon Attorney General
As a Federal Prosecutor,my job was to protect America from
(This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Better way To Fight crime.I've convicted mafia killers,drug traffickers and corrupt
Crime Committee.) government officia Ia.
This apace purchased for$500 in acowdance with ORS 251.255.
Theprinting of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by - So why am l voting NO on Measure 81?
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrantthe accuracyortruth of Measure 61 may sound like it's tough on crime,but we need to
anyatatement made in the argument.. fig t crime in ways that a re both to h
9 Y 9 e_ndsmart.Measure 61.
failsthattest.
The vast majority of property a nd identity theft cri mas in
GRANDPARENTS,PARENTS,AND YOUR NEIGHBORS SAY Oregon are committed by drug addicts.We need to tackle this
NO ON 61 problem more aggressively.Unfortunately,Measure 61 will
take us in the wrong direction.Measure 61 fails to putfirst-time
We recognize the need to stop repeat offenders and have property and drug crime offenders into treatment for their drug
- -- - -..-_ ---toughersentences fordrug traffickers who prey on our kids and --addictions-the thing which drives them into crime in the first
---- -- -
grandkids,but Measure 61 is simply not the rightway. place.Law enforcement professionals like me knowthat the
only way to reduce crime is to couple tough sentences with
effective drug treatment-something Measure 61 fails to do.
If you believe we need a tough and smart strategy to stop - We all want to be sure that offenders are held accountable
crime,please vote against Measure 61 and forth better when they deal drugs,sell meth,steal our property or,worse,
alternative-Measure 57.1 support Measure 57 because it will our identity.But this measure does not do that.It has no
provide longer prison sentences for repeat property crime funding options and no program alternatives.
offenders,and tough sentences for big dealers who sell drugs This measure imposes a one-size-fits-all,quick-fix scheme
to our children and identity thieves who target seniors.It also that ties the hands of corrections professionals.Worse,
does what Measure 61 fails to do--put drug-addicted criminals Measure 61 does nothing to stop crime before it starts.
into treatment.It's the best way to keep drug-addicted crimi-
nalsfrom committing more crimes after they get out of prison. Measure 6l does nothing to require drug and alcohol treat-
Please join me by voting No on Measure 61-4t's the ment.We know that when these offenders beattheir drug or
alcohol addiction they are less likelyto commit new crimes.
wrong approach. Measure 57 is a much better alternative because it has
JOHN KROGER - feauhred dM treatment for addicted offenders and
Former Federal Prosecutor/Nominee,Oregon Attorney harsher sentences for those who refuse treatment.
General We know that the corrections system needs a variety of tools
(This information furnished by John R.Kroger.) - to hold offenders accountable for their criminal acts,not just
another catchy slogan that does noting to solve the real
This space purchased for$500 in axordance with ORS251.255. problems of addiction and criminal behavior.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by - -
the State oforegon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of We a re urging you to join us and voteNO on Measure 61
any statement made in the argument. and then look back and make su re you voted YES on 57,the
measure that gives us a better way to fight crime.
Joyce Armstead.
THE REAL COST OF MEASURE 61 Counselor at the Oregon Youth Authority
Tyler Brickey
The high end of the government's financial estimate for the Corrections Officer at Eastern Oregon state prison,Pendleton
cost of Measure 61 in the next biennium(2009-2011)is
$266 million. Larry W.Corrections Officer Campbell
s Offic er at OSP Minimu m prison,Salem
-
For every dollar the government spends fighting this kind of
crime,citizens save more than a dollar.So,with Measure 61, Vernon R.Hampton,Jr.
Oregonians will save over$266 million,in terms of the reduced Corrections Officer at Santiam prison,Salem
cost impact ofcrime,next biennium. Amanda Rasmussen
While the$266 million costto government of Measure 61 is not Corrections Officer at Coffee Creekwomen's prison,
cheap,it is only a small part ofthestate's budget.The Oregon Wilsonville
all-funds budget for 2007-2009 is$42.78 Billion.Even in the Tina Turner-Morfitt
current budget,a Measure 61 cost of$266 million(the top Corrections Intake Counselor at Coffee Creek women's prisaq-
estimate)is less than one percent ofthe all-funds budget Wilsonville -
(in fact,it is six-tenths of one percent of the all-funds budget). -
Looking at the all-funds budget,with Measure 61 in place, (This information furnished by Mary Botkin,OregonAFSCME Council
Oregon will still spend over$15 Billion on Education and less 75.) .
than$1.5 Billion on Corrections(a 10-1 ratio)in the next This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
biennium. - Theprinting ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsementby
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyor truth of
Another cost of crime which we need to remember is Quality any statement made in the argument.
of Life:if we don't control meth dealing,.identity theft,auto
theft and burglary,it has a tremendous negative effect on our
Quality of Life.
We can afford the government financial costs of Measure 61. A RECIPE FOR FAILURE
We cannot afford the costs to our people if we do not enact . TAKE one bad idea
Measure 61.
• ENHANCE with irresponsible fiscal policy
Wayne Brady -
Retiredaerospaceengineer s MIX IN a special interest with lots of out-of-state money
(This information furnishedby Wayne Brady,Retired Aerospace • HOPE no one notices the resulting mess
Engineer.) ONE BAD IDEA
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Rigid,one-size-fits-allsentencing gi mmicks like"three strikes
The printing ofthis argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by you're out"are a bad idea.Measure 61 makes that bad idea
the State oforegon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth Of worse.The best way to fig ht crime is to balance accountability
any statement made in the argument with prevention strategies.85%of property offenders have an
identified addiction problem,but Measure 61 has NO drug
treatment.Measure 61 does nothing to break the cycle of
crime.
Oregon's Corrections Professionals A DASH OF IRRESPONSIBLE FISCAL POLICY
Urge a NQ on Measure 61 The costfor Measure 61'sflawed approach?The official state
As the men and women who work in Oregon's prison system, estimates say this measure could cost up to$274 MILLION
represented by AFSCME Council 75,we oppose Measure 61. year when fully operational.In addition,the state would have
Few people understand the adult prison system better than we to borrow over a BILLION dollars to build three new prisons.
do.We spend years with the people convicted of victimizing Throwing more money at prison construction is the least
citizens and our communities. effective and most expensive approach to the problem.In
tough economic times,we don't have money to burn.
- SPECIALINTEREST
Who's backing Measure 61?
• Well,it's not law enforcement because most of them seem DON'T CONTINUE THE REVOLVING DOOR
to be backing the other measure,Measure 57. UNITED WAY MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY
• And Measure 61 is primarily funded by Loren Parks,an URGES A NO VOTE ON MEASURE 61
out-of-state businessman from Nevada.Parks is as likely
to make the news for his work as an amateur on-line United Way Mid-Willamette Valleyworks to advance the
sex therapist as he is for his questionable political - common good and create opportunities for a better life for all.
contributions. - We focus on the basics we all need to succeed:Education,
So where did Measure 61 come from?Measure 6l is brought to income,health.Our goal is to create long-lasting change that
Prevents problems from happening in the first place.
you by a failed Oregon politician funded by a strange million-
aire from Nevada. We see the wreckage of the current failed system everyday in
Only the better crime measure;Measure 57,has the the work we do:Unsafe neighborhoods,substance addiction,
and threats to kids and the elderly.
support of a broad coalition of the law enforcement and
community leaders we trust. Oregon must do better.
I MEASURE 61 IS A RECIPE FOR FAILURE. THE REVOLVING DOOR OF DRUG AND
WE URGE YOU TO VOTE NO. ALCOHOL ADDICTION
-The Partnership for Safety and Justice 85%of people in jail for property crimes have drug or a,lcohol
- problems. -
(This information furnished by David Rogers,Partnership for Safety and - -
Justiced - 49%.of property crime offenders wi l l com mit another crime .
This space purchased for$500 in aaordarce with ORS 251255. when they are released,continuing the revolving door cycle of
The printing of this argumemdoes notconstitute an endorsement by crime.
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracyor truth of Under the current syste m,less than 15%of i nmates receive
j. anystatement made in the argument. drug and alcohol treatment.
Measure 61 won't change that:
SENTENCING GIMMICKS HAVE BEEN A
OUR FOCUS IS)SIDS MISERABLE FAILURE
Our job is to make sure all of Oregon's kids have the opportu- We oppose Measure 61 because it is just another sentencing..
nity to grow up healthy,educated,and safe. gimmick like others that have been miserable failures.Tougher
IVIIE'RE ASKING YOU TO SAY NO ON 61 BECAUSE sentences alone won't stop the current revolving.door.New
IT'S NOT THE BETTER WAY TO FIGHT CRIME crime measu res must incl ude treatment to stop the revolving
door of drug-fueled property crime and identity theft.
Drugs and drug-related crimes can tear a part families and TOUGHER SENTENCES WITHOUT TREATMENT
communities.But unless we stop the cycle of addiction and the DON'TWORK.
revolving door of justice,we aren't solving the problem.
Measure 61 doesn't do enough to stop the revolving door of NO ON MEASURE 61-
Oregon's criminal justice system. IT'S NOT THE WAY TO FIGHT CRIME.
MEASURE 61 IS INCOMPLETE UNITED WAY MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY
-• 85%of incarcerated proper ty-criminals struggle with drug (This information furnished by Matt Blevins,The Bette/way To Fight
a nd a lcohol addiction.if they don't get treatment,they a re Crime,Committee.) -
Iikelyto re-offend when they're released.Measure 61 does This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
nothing to address this obvious problem. The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
MEASURE 61 IS A BAD INVESTMENT FOR OREGON the State of Oregon,nordoes thestate warrant the accuracyor truth of
TAXPAYERS anystatement made in the argument
• Warehousing people in prison is an expensive wayto
"solve"a problem.
• The initiative to create mandatory minimum sentences -- --- �-° °, -_- - -
willrequirethestatetobuildthreenewprisonsinaddition Oregon Association of
to the 14 prisons we already have in Oregon.These Community Corrections Directors
prisons will cost of billions of dollars-dollars that won't - Opposes Measure 61
be going to other critical crime prevention tools like d rug We work with offenders day in and day out
treatment or public education.
Measure 61 means Oregon taxpayers will be People who are committing repeat property offenses need to
spending more money and getting less impact. be held accountable.And the citizens of Oregon expect us to
work smarter in our fight on crime.
STAND FOR CHILDREN -
SAYS NO ON 6L Measure 61 is riot smarter,it's just more of the same.
self-serving,politically motivated initiatives that sound good
SEE MEASURE 57 FOR OUR ENDORSEMENT but ring hollow in their outcomes. . _
OF THE BETTER WAY TO FIGHT CRIME The No.l priority for law enforcement in Oregon must be to
(This information furnished by Jonah Edelman,Stand for Children.) address drug and prope rty crime.The only way to do that is to
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OR8251.255. address the mein cause of repeat offenses and that cause is
Theprinting of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by substance abuse.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of • 85%of incarcerated property offenders have a moderate
any statement made in the argument to severe drug and/or alcohol problem and we know that
I. 49%of property offenders re-offend after their release.
Measure 61 does nothing to address this root
cause. ._.. he
Stop the Madness!Noon 61.
Effective treatment must be combined with enforcement if
Oregon is to deal with the consequences of drug abuse such as Measure 61 is a billion dollar boondogglel
identity theft,property crimes,and the dislocation of families. A billion dollars to build more prisons?Just a conservative
The evidence showsthat holding offenders accoun table estimate and just thetip of the iceberg!Afterthe prisons are
through supervision,sanctions,and treatment isthewayto built the government says it wil l cost another$161 to$274
reduce criminal activity. million every yearto staff and maintain them.A'dd another
Measure 61 is just not good enough and Oregonians $709 to$844 million on interest payments over 25 years.
deserve more. - Plus,more trial expenses,more court time,more prosecution
That's why Oregon Association of Community Corrections and defense expenses.The burden on the taxpayers is
Directors is supporting the other crime measure,Measure 57. staggering and the money is wasted.
There is a better way to fight crime and Measure 61 is not it-- The money is wasted!
Measure 57 is. Drug
OREGON ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY,CORRECTIONS - mentally property People with committedm need seatmen
mentally unstable.People with drug problems need treatment.
DIRECTORS - Treatment works.People with mental illness need treatment.
(This information furnished by Steven Berger,Oregon association of Treatment works.Measure 61 will food new prisons with -
Communimationctinisedby a people who will not receive treatment.These people will
then be released without a cure.Wasted money.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing ofthis argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by Stop the Madness!
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statementmade in the argument.- - Measure could rob Oregonians stbudget a to the public y from
burg lar could-drain the staCe budgetand to ke money from
every taxpayer.The Measure 61 boondoggle wi 11 reduce the
budgets of education and social services.Measure 61 will take
away services that work and replace them with prisons.We j
Measure 61-Expensive and Ineffective have plenty of prisons.We have lots of laws.We don't need -�
Crime touches all of us,either when we or someone we know more of either.Stop the Madness.NO on 61.
is a victim orwhen the costs ofcrime are passed along to us as
consumers.That's why it's important to get this right,to take (This information furnished by Kenneth Viegas.)
effective action to reduce and prevent crime.Measure 61 This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
proposes that we spend billions to warehouse criminals in The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
prison,but fails to provide anything to prevent crimes from the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
happening in the first place or to stop criminals from any statement made in the argument.
re-offending when their sentences are over _ -
Measure 61 is a simplistic,"lock-'em all away"scheme that
would increase Oregon's prison population by up to 45%. Juvenile Parole Officers Urge a NO on Measure 6.1
While this may sound appealing,especially if you've been a
victim of property crime yourself,a closer look shows Measure We are Juvenile.Parole Officers in Oregon,represented +
61 would just warehouse first-time offenders until they are free byAFSCME Council 75.Few people understand the -
tooffendagain.It provides noth ing to prepare criminal offend juvenile justice system better than we do.We work with
ers to be productive,law-abiding citizens. delinquent youth every day and share your commitment
That's why District Attorneys,police and corrections officers for a change in Oregon's criminal justice policies.
across our state,the professionals who deal daily with crime M easure 61 is not the answer.We all want to be sure that
and its effects,are not sponsoring Measure 6l.They know that offenders are held accountable when they deal drugs,sell
merely slowing down a revolving door doesn't make us more meth,steal our property--or worse--our identity.Measure 61 is
secure in the long run. a stick with no carrot.Youthful offenders must get treatment
for their addictions and have programs that give them an
Measure 61 would cost Oregon up to$10 million in the first opportunityto change the direction oftheir lives and make
year and up to$274 million per year afterthe fourth year.It different choices.Measure 61 does n.01 do that.
would require the state to take on massive debt to build new
prisons.Reducing crime is expensive.We should spend our Instead of holding youth accountable for illegal behavior,this
money on things that actuallywork,not on simply building and measure imposes a one-size-fits-all scheme that ties the hands
operating more and more prisons. of law enforcement and juvenile corrections professionals. _
Vote NO on Measure 61. Worse,Measure 61 does nothing to stop crime before it
starts.
Measu re 57 is the better choice.While it toughens penalties for Measure 61 does noth ing to require drug and alcohol treat-
property and drug crimes,it looks ahead to when those ment.As youth corrections professionals,we know that when
sentences are over,so that we can be safer and more secure in these offenders beat their own drug or alcohol addiction they
our communities.Measure 57 is the only crime measure that a re less likely to commit new crimes.We need tools to hold
deserves your vote. youth offenders accountable for their bad choices,not just
(This information furnished by Csda"KC"Hanson;Multnomah County a nother catchy slogan that does nothing to solve the real
Democrats.) problems of addictions.We're supporting the better
measure,Measure 57,because it will actually give us
This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255. the tools to stop crime.
The printing ofthis argument does notconstiture an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of We a re urging you to join us a nd vote NO on Measure 61.
any statement made in the argument
Juvenile Parole Officers,AFSCME Council75 -
(This information furnishedbyMatt Bievins,The Better Way To Fight
Crime Committee.) Measure 61 is simply more of the same.
Measure 61 is one of two measures on the ballot that creates
This space purchased for$600 In accordance with ORS 251.255. tougher sentences for dealing meth,cocaine and heroin,but it
Theprmung of this argumentdoesnotconstitute an endorsememby does it by imposing a rig id,one-size-fits-all scheme that ties the
any in the argument, warrant the accuracy or truth of hands of law enforcement professionals.And Measure 61 does
anyatarementmade in the argument nothing a bout the most important issue that could stop crime
before it starts—tough requirements for drug treatment.
As youth corrections professionals,we've watched young
MEASURE61: People recover from criminal activity by correcting one major
A CLASSIC BAIT&SWITCH obstacle—their own drug addiction.
There is a better way to fight crime.
1 Instead,go back and look at Measure 57—the kind of change
but it's not good enough not even close Oregon needs right now.If you want tougher sentences for -
�: THE BAIT: repeat offenders,Measure 57 is the only choice that makes
sense.That's why Measure 57 is supported by police,sheriffs,
Oregon needs tougher cementing.Oregonians are rightly district attorneys,youth corrections officers like us,advocates
,I frustrated thatjust a small number of criminals a re responsible for seniors,drug treatment advocates and many more.
for so many crimes,especially when it comes to orugYreffick-
ing,property crimes,and identity theft that can leave victims Choose the better one. -
{ with ruined lives.We must treat these crimes more seriously. - We are urging you to VOTE NOON MEASURE 61 and make
sure you are voting yes on Measure 57.
- THE SWITCH:of fers only agimmick-and an expensive one at Vote No On 81
tion it of
!; Msasu et may sound good but instead of s real solo- SEIU,Local 503,representing front-line workers at the
that.It's clear that the war on drugs and sentencing gimmicks Oregon Youth Authority,and 45,000 other workers
like"three strikes you're out"are miserable failures.Measure (This information furnishedby Matt Bievins,The Better Way To Fight
61 is just more of the same.It sounds like it's tough on property Crime Committee.)
�i crimes,but when you dig a little deeper you'll see that it is more
' This apace purchases for$SOOmaccordance with ORS 251.255
of a political sound bite than something that will actually make
,
f us safer. - The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruthof-
There is abetter way to fight crime.That is why the people you anystatement made in the argument -
trust to keep you safe aren't supporting.Measure 61-they're
-I supportin0 the other crime mea Masai ire 57
:I Measure 61s backers are hoping you just won't notice that. BUSINESS LEADERS ASK YOU TO
li Vote Yes on Measure 57: SAY NO TO MEASURE 61.
The Better Way to Fight Crime MEASURE 61 IS SIMPLY NOT THE RIGHT KIND
!) While you are voting Nn ON 61 Ole +r ycc - OF CHANGE OREGON NEEDS. -
Mlilliure57a the better way to fight crime.Measure 57 is Asa bipartisan,statewide business organization,we represent
tough,focused,requires drug treatment,and has the support
of the law enforcement professional who know what it takes es to over 300 homegrown businesses and large corporations from
keep us safe. a wide range of industry sectors.We urge you to vote No on
Measure 61.
VOTENOON61 Like you,we understand that change is needed in Oregon's
The Better Way to Fight Crime criminal justice system.That's why we wholehearted)
y su
and its Endoreing Partners the other measure,Measure 57--the better way tofight crime.
t ww.betterwaytofightcrime.eom Measure 61 is not the right way to solve the problem—it's.. I
ineffective riaid and costly.and will not stoOthe revolt'' door
(This information furnished by Man Bhwins,The Better Way To Fight - u is of Oregon's criminal justice system.
Crime Committee.) - As business owners,we know about the prevalence of
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Identity theft and property crime in Oregon.But again,
The printing Of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Measure 61 doesn't get us to where we need to be.
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the aceuracyor truth of •. Measure 61 is a rigid,one-size-fits-all
anystatementmade in the argument. - works. approach that never
• Weal l know that sentencing gimmicks like"threestrikes
You're out"don't work.
FRONT-LINE WORKERS IN YOUTH CORRECTIONS SAY: As business Owners--and your friends and neighbors,-
-we've seen drugs destroy careers,cost jobs,tear at our
THANKS BUT NQ THANKS communities and hurt the next generation.
Sav No On 81 • Measure 61 simply is not touch enough on the offenders
who prey on our children.
. As people who work in youth corrections everyday,we seethe • Measure 61 simply is not to gh eno oh on those
need for change in Oregon's criminal justice system.But there offenders who refuse treatment for drug addiction.
is a right way and a wrong way to try to change thi ngs for the better.
Measure 61 is not the kind change vva need
If you want tOlgh and amart—go vote Yes on
Measure 61 will not get the job done. Measure 57 the pert fight crime
If you want a measure that will be tough on crime,there are -
choices on the ballot.Measure 61 is not the right one. - We join our law enforcement community,
advocates for children and seniors,
parents,teachers,and Republicans and Democrats alike
- in saying NO ON MEASURE 61
OREGON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION It doesn't include the kinds of changes we need-like extra
penalties for those who steal from more vulnerable
(This information furnished by Ryan Oeckert,Oregon Business populations like seniors or drug traffickers who push
Association.) drugs on Oregon's kids and grandkids.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. + There is a better way to fig ht crime and that's why we're
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by supporting the other cri me measure,Measure 57.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Measure 61 doesn't do anything
anystatement made in the argument
to break the cycle of crime
This measure does nothing to actually stop repeat offenders
MORMININEMEM and break the cycle of crime.Oregonians are frustrated that too
PARENTS and TEACHERS SAY few criminals are committing too many of the offenses.We
need a smarter,more cost-effective approach-thismeasure is
"NO" not that better,smarter way.
Not good enough. Measure 61 isn't an efficient use of limited
Not even close. - and crucial taxpayer dotlats
The 20,000 members of Oregon PTA are asking you It doesn't guarantee results.It doesn't even guarantee where
to vote"NO"on Measure 61. Oregon would the find the money.We shouldn't let good
services in our communities get cut to the cover the costs of a
We are the largest child advocacy organization in Oregon. - bad idea.
We work atthe local,state and national levels to support and
improve Oregon schools. Please join AARP Oregon in opposing Measure 61
and supporting.Measure57
We have served as a powerful voice for children for 100 years.
andtoday we are asking youtojoin us in saying"NO"to the AARP Oregon is dedicated to enhancing thequahty of life for all
poorly designed and ineffective Measure 61. as we age,and.that includes building safe and more livable.
communities.Measure 57-the other crime measure-is the j
POOR DESIGN betterway to ensure a safer,more secure Oregon;Measure 61
Measure 61 is inherently flawed and does not give law - is not
enforcement the tools they need to be tough enough on those
who prey on our children and our senior citizens.It was not AARP Oregon AARP Oregon
even crafted by those who implement our criminal justice Gerald J.Cohen,State Director Ray Miao,.State Volunteer
system,like law enforcement. President
INEFFECTIVE (This information fumishedby Gerald)Cohen,AARPOregon.)
We know,as you do,that Oregonians are frustrated thattoo This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
few cri minals are committi ng too many of the cri mes.We all The printing ofthis argumentdoes not constitute an andomementby
know that repeat offenders cause the majority of the crime,yet the State of Oregon,nordoesthestate warrant the accuracy or truth of
Measure 61 does nothing to breakthe cycle of crime. anystatement made inthe argument.
According to the Oregon Department of Corrections,of
property criminals in jail,85%have drug and alcohol problems.. - 7
Since that is true,it's just common sense that we have to
require treatment—or give longer sentences until treatment is -
successful—if we want to breakthe cycle.
Measure 61 has no such requirements,
and that just isn't good enough not even close.
® When it domes to protecting our kids and - -
protecting our neighborhoods
Measure 61 iustwon't get the iob done.
OREGON PTA SAYS VOTE"NO"
Anita Olsen,President
Oregon PTA
(This information furnished byAnita Olsen,Oregon PTA.) -
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by _
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
AARP Oregon urges Oregonians to
vote"No"on Measure 61
AAR P Oregon strongly supports ensuring safe,livable Comm u-
nities.However,AARP urges a"NO"vote on Measure 61
because: -
• It's not cost-effective.Investment in the crimina l'justice
system is needed but seniors and Oregonians of all ages
deserve a better;less costly approach.
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Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election,November 4,2008.
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Result of°yea"vote Summary
"Yes"vote amends constitution to allocate 15%of lottery Amends constitution.Constitution currently apportions
proceeds to public safety fund;reduces percentage of funds lottery proceeds to create jobs,further economic development,
available for other lottery-funded programs. finance public educat ion.In addition to those uses,measure
requires 15%of net lottery proceeds deposited in public safety
�.
fund. 50% of fund moneys are distributed to counties for
Result of"no-vote grants for the following:20%for early childhood programs for
"No"vote retains current list of authorized purposes for at-risk children;l5%to supplement district attorney opera-
spending lottery proceeds;rejects.amending the.constitution tions;l5%to county sheriffs'investigation,field operations.
to allocates specific Allocates grants to county underformula:30%divided equally .
p :percentage of.proceeds for public safety. on per-county basis,70%divided on population basis.
Measure dedicates 50%of proceedsto state police criminal
investigation,forensic operations.Measure prohibits
legislature from limiting expenditures from fund.Funds to
prosecut ion,sheriffs not substitute to existing funds.
Other provisions.
Estimate of financial impact
It is estimated that the measure would'.require public safety
spending of$100 million out of state lottery revenues in "
the first year,$106 million in the second year,$113 million in
the third year,and$120 million in the fourth year.Spending
from that fund would be evenly split between state-and local
public safety expenditures.
The new required spending of lottery revenues for the public
safetyfund would reduce lotteryfunds available to spend
for education and for state and local economic development.
The measure requires that 15 percent of net proceeds from the Article XV of the Oregon Constitution currently specifies and
state lottery be deposited to a newly-created public safety limits the purposes forwhich lottery funds.may be used to
fund,effective July 1,2009.Half of the money in the fund would - "creating jobs,furthering economic development,financing .
be distributed to the Oregon Stats Police for criminal investiga- public educat ion.in Oregon or restoring and protecting
tion and forensics.The remaining half would be distributed to Oregon's parks,beaches,watersheds and critical fish and
counties to fund programsfor at-risk children(20 percent), wildlife habitats."..
supplement the operations of District Attorneys(15 percent), Atthis time,the Constitution specifiesthat 18%of the net
and supplement investigation and field operations of county proceedsfrom the state lottery shall be deposited in an
sheriffs(15 percent)• education stability fund.The Constitution specifies that 15%of
Currently,the Oregon legislature is mandated to spend. - the net proceeds from the state lottery shall be deposited in a
44 percent of lottery funds on parks,bond payments and an parks and natural resources fund.The remaining 67%currently
educational reserve fund.The remaining 56 percent of Lottery can be used onlyforjob creation;education,and economic
proceeds are spent on a variety of programs,including-K-12 development.Currently more than 101Y.of net lottery proceeds
education,and state and local economic development.This is used fordebt service on previousbond issues for these
measure would reduce funds available forthese programs. purposes.
Under this measure,the legislature may not limit expenditures This measure amendsthe Constitution to create a new public
from the public safety fund.Additionally,the distributions to safetyfund,which would receive 15%of lottery proceeds for
_ county district attorneys and sheriffs cannot be used to replace the following law enforcementand related programs:
existing funding from other sources. - • 50 percent to fund criminal investigation and forensics
operations(including crime labs)of the Oregon State
Committee Members: Police to assist law enforcement throughout the state.
-• 20 percent for grants to countiesto fund early childhood {
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury programs for children who are at risk.The measure does
State Treasurer Randall Edwards not define either"early childhood programs"or"at risk."
Scott Hairs,Director,Dept.of Administrative Services • 15 percentfor grants to counties to supplement existing
Elizabeth Harchenko,Director,.Dept.of Revenue county appropriations for the operations of district 5
Debra Guzman,Local Government Representative - attorneys.
• 15 percent for grants to counties to supplement existing {
(The estimate of financial impact and explanation was provided bythe county appropriations for investigation and field.
above committee pursuant to ORS 250.127.) . operations of county sheriffs.
In the current,2007-2009 budget,$1.387 billion in lottery funds
were used to pay for:
She People of Oregon hereby amend Article XV of the - • K-12 education-$634.1 million;
Oregon Constitution by adding the following Section to be • Education Stabil ity Fund-$2412mil lion;
inserted after existing Sections 4,4a,4b,4c,and 4d: • Parks and natural
pre
vious economi million;
• Debt service on previous economic development and
(1)Effective Ju ly 1,2009,15%of the net proceeds from the education projects-$167.5 million;
State Lottery shall be deposited in a public safety fund created • Economic development-$108.5 million...
by the Legislative Assembly.The moneys in the public safety -
fund shall be distributed for the fol lowing purposes:20%for required$201 had beenotery prceeds to go it would have
grants to counties to fund early childhood programs for required$201 million of lottery proceeds to go to the new
children who are at risk;50%to fund the criminal investigation Public safety fund.Because the education stability fund and the
and forensics operations(including crime lab)of the Oregon parks and natural resources fund are specified percentages of
State Police to assist law enforcement throughoutthe state; the lottery proceeds,the$201 million for the public safety fund
15%to provide grants to countries to supplement existing would have to come from job creation,education,and
county appropriations for the operations of District Attorneys; economic development.
and 15%to provide grants to counties to supplement existing This measure prohibits limitations on expenditures from this
county appropriations for investigation and field operations of public safety fund and stipulates that the funds must be added
county sheriffs, to"any existing county funding."It does not define what
(2)The Legislative Assembly shall not limit expenditures "existing county funding"means.
from the public safety fund.
Committee Member: Appointed by:
(3)Grants to counties shall be allocated under the following all Chief Petitioners
formula:30%to be divided equally among all counties on a per- Kevin Duane Flet Fletchch Chief Petitioners
county basis(each of the existing 36 counties to receive 1/36 Steve Novick - Secretary of State
share of the 30%);70%to be divided among counties on a pop- Steve Novick Whelan Secretary of State
ulation basis(each countyto receive a grant based on its share
of the state population). Sam Hall Members of the Committee
(4)Funds provided to counties for District Attorneys and (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of
She riffs a re not to be used as a substitute for any existing the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 257.215.
county fundi ng but to add to such fu nds.
(5)The public safety fund allocations shall be made th rough
the regular appropriation process of the Legislative Assembly.
(6)This Amendment is self-executing and shall be effective
upon passage.
(This Information furnished by Duane Fletchall,Chief Petitioner.)
We urge you to vote yes on Measure 62,so that Oregon can This$pans purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
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take agreat step forward in crime preventio The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
n,investigation,. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
and prosecution. anystatement made in theargument
Measure 62 is a constitutional.amendment because the use of
lottery profits must be authorized in the constitution.
Measures specifies that sped lottery profits shalt be used b Vote YES on Measure 62 to improve crime prevention,
used.This is important cause it prevents is the funds shouldm investigation,and prosecution.
used.This is important because it prevents the politicians from
misdirecting the funds. - After Oregon voters approved the dedication of 15%of lottery
50%of the public safety money will fully fund the criminal profits to support parks and enhance wildlife habitat,we saw
investigation,forensics,and crime lab operations of the dramatic improvements.Our state parks system has seen the
Oregon State Police.This will give us a high-quality investiga- most dynamic growth since the 1940s. -
tion system which helps every single police department and The reason is that parks officials could plan ahead,knowing
sheriff department in the state. that politicians could not interfere with a dedicated funding
In addition,20%of the public safety fund goes to counties to source.
support early childhood programs forchildren who are at risk. Measure 62 dedicates an equal share-15%-of lottery profits to
This gives the counties moneythey can direct to meetthe most a public safety fund.The use of this fund is specified by voters,
important needs of their own communities to prevent crime. - so politicians cannot divert it or tap into it.
Next,15%of the public safety fund strengthens the investiga- Half the public safety fund will give us a top-quality forensic
tion and field work of county sheriffs. and crime lab operation,to help law enforcement all overthe
Thefinal 15%of the public safety fund strengthens the state.l like to call it'CSI:Oregon."
operations of the county district attorneys. The other half of the fund goes to counties.The uses are again
Vote yes on Measure 62 to improve crime prevention,investi- specified:early childhood programs for children at risk;field
gation,and prosecution. work and investigations by sheriffs;and support for district -
attorneys.
Wayne !etch The funding standards guarantee that each coup will receive
Duane anniall abase level sharewhich will make a real difference fighting
Kevin Mannix g g
Directors,Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance crime,
Vote YES on Measure 62 to give us"CSI:Oregon,"to sup-
(This information furnishedby Wayne Brady,Duane FletchallandKevin port county programs for children andfamilies,and to better
L Mannix,Directors,Oregon Antr-CrimeAlliance.) support your sheriff and district attorney. -
7hia apace purchased for 5500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The Orintingofthisargumentdoesnotconstituteanendomement by Kevin L.Mannix
the Stateof Oregon,nordoesthestate vrarrantth,accuracyortruth of Chief Petitioner -
anystatement made intheargument
!This infomrabon furnished by Kevin L.Mannby ChiefPetitibner)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with S 25.1.25$.
The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by
Y ask you to vote yes on Measure 62 because t the positive` mt.
effect it wil I have an crime prevention,investigation, the State of Oregon,nor does the stare warrant the aceuracyor truth of
on,and anystatement ade in the argumen
-prosecution
Some people have inquired about the allocation of lottery -
money to other purposes and the impact of Measure 62 on As a retired Oregon State Police Trooper,I ask you to vote yes
those other purposes. on Measure 52 to improve public safety in your commun!ty..
Currently,the constitution guarantees 18%of lottery profits to One of the greatest advances we have seen in criminal justice
an education trust fund,and it guarantees 15%of lottery profits is the capability of forensics scientists,backed by crime labs,
for state parks and habitat restoration.The remaining lottery to use DNA evidence and similar scientific advances to identify
profit is used forjob creation,economic development,and criminals and get them convicted-as well as to clearthe
education(and for debt service for bond issues for those innocent.
purposes).
Sadly,whenever funds are tight,one of the first public safety
With Measure 62 in place,there is a 15%definite cap on the operations to be cut back by the politicians involves the
parks/habitat share of lottery profits.There is also a 15%defi- criminal investigation,forensics,and crime lab operations of
nite cap on the public safety share of lottery profits.Education the Oregon State Police.This has a tremendous negative
has a guaranteed 18%share of lottery profits,but it also gets to impact on local law enforcement who depend on these opera-
share in the restof lottery profits(unlike the parks/habitat or tions for investigations and forensics in more complicated
public safety shares).So,even with Measure 62,up to 70%of cases.Measure 62 will guarantee a steady funding source to
lottery profits can go to education. fully fund these investigations and crime lab operations,so
Public safety is at least as importanta priority as state Oregon can have a high-quality continuing program on this
parks/habitat.It should getthe same 15%share of lottery front.
profits,and Measure 62 will do this. The other dynamic change with Measure 62 is that it provides
YOuryes vote will help protect our communities! - dedicated funds to our 36 counties for crime prevention,
investigation,and prosecution.Communities will be empow-
,.,k Duane Fletchall,Chief Petitioner ered to decide what works best.
Measure 62 will be especially important to help those counties
which have been hit hard by the loss of federal timber
revenues.Measure 62 will provide dedicated funds to these - More prosecutors
counties,so they can at least have a safety net of public safety - More sheriff deputies
operations.This is not a complete response to the loss of - Stave off elimination of victims'services and child
federal timber revenues,and Measure 62 was not designed to support collection
provide such a response.But one of the side benefits to . Elimination of$206 million in federal forest payments
Measure 62 is that Hard hit counties will be able to carry on threatens to decimate local law enforcement.Measure 62
some basic public safety programs. will help preserve our core public safety services. -
VoteyesonMeasure62. • Cuts that could occur in these timber-dependent counties
Steve Beck include: . -Chief Petitioner - Dramatic cuts in sheriff deputies and prosecutors. -
(This information fumishedbySteve Beck Chief Petitioner.) - Upto a 75%reduction in jail beds.
This apace purchased for$SOO In accordance with OR8 251.255.
- Elimination of 24-hou rsheriff coverage.
The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsememby • Measure 62 also funds critical state crime lab services and
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of detectives-cases getresolved faster and Oregonians are
enystatementmade in the argument. safer.
• Funding for early childhood development will prevent some
kidsfromturningto a life ofcrime. -
OREGONSTATEPOLICEOFFICERS'ASSOCIATION Lotteryfunds are to be used for economic development.
ENDORSES MEASURE 62 Public safety is a critical component ofeconomic
The Oregon State Police Officers'Association endorses development. -
Mea'su re 62. MEASURE 62 WILL STOP DEVASTATING CUTS AND
Our State Police troopers understand the modern challenges of INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETYTHROUGHOUT OREGON
criminal justice.They know we need resources to prevent JOIN US IN VOTING YES ON MEASURE 62
crime,to investigate crime,and to prosecute crime. • Matt Shirtcliff;Baker County
Measure 62 will provide dedicated funds-15%of lottery John Haroldson,Benton County
profits-to help reduce crime and held crimina is accountable.. John Foote,Clackamas County District Attorney
A special aspect of Measure 62 is the dedication of funds to Joshua Marquis,Clatsop County -
fullyoperateourcrimelabsandforensicsoperations.Today, Stephen Atchison,Columbia County
- evidence evaluation and analysis is backed up for months due R,Paul Frasier,Coos County
Michael
to lack of staff and equipment. T.Dugan,Deschutes County
- Ryan Joslin;Grant County
This leaves us without the capability to promptly and fully John Sewell,Hood River County
apply modern evidence technology,including analysis of DNA Mark Huddleston,Jackson County
evidence. Peter Deuel,Jefferson County
Delay in criminal investigation means delay in tracking down Stephen Campbell,Josephine County
Edwin Caleb,Klamath County
criminals and putting them out of circulation. David Schutt,Lake County
Such delay also means leaving innocent persons"under a Doug Harcleroad,Lane County
cloud." Walter M.Beglau,Marion County
We need to speed up g John Fisher,Polk County Michael D.Schrunk,Multnomah County
and improve our crime investigations
both to convict the guilty and clear the innocent. Wade M.McLeod,Sherman County
The Oregon State Police Officers'Association understands this. Tim Thompson,Union County District Attorney
Join them-vote Yes on Measure 62 to improve crime Bob Hermann,Washington County
prevention programs but also to improve crime investigation Mona K.Williams,Wallowa County
®and prosecution. Brad Berry,Yamhill County
Steve Beck John Bishop Curry County.
Duane Fletchall Glenn E.Palmer,Grant County
Kevin Mannix Rob Gordon Washington County
Jack Crabtree,Yamhill County
Chief Petitioners
(This information furnished by Steve Atchison,Oregon District
(This information furnished by Steve Beck Duane Fletchalland Kevin Attorneys Association.)
Mannix,Chief Petitioners.) This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
This space purchased for$5001n accordance with ORS 251255. The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
The printing ofthis argument does notconstiture an endorsement by the State ofOregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
the State ofOregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument.
any statement made in the argument
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 62 TO CONTINUE AND
IMPROVE BASIC PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
THROUGHOUT OREGON USING LOTTERY DOLLARS
• The funds will be used directly by district attorneys and -
sheriffstomaintainandimprove.public safety.
4i
Vote NO on 62 to keep more money in the pockets of
working families.
An Oregon Teacher
Urges You to Vote No on 62 Oregonians know that less money in the budget means parents
pay higherfees for athletics,art and music classes,and college
it Hurts Students - prep.All Oregonians could end up paying more in hidden fees
It Doesn't Belong In Oregon's Constitution and taxes as the state becomes more desperate for school
Measure 62 takes money away from schools.Measure 62 funds.As Oregon families struggle with higher energy and
will amend the Constitution to cut$169 million from local food prices,Measure fit will only add to that burden.Oregon
schools budgets.This is money that Oregon voters decided .just can't afford that.
should go to schools.It will come directly out of the classroom, Oregon PTA asks you to join the thousands of
and wil I lead to larger class sizes and fewer classroom concerned Oregon teachers and parents in voting
materials. - NO on Measure 62.,
Measure 62 will result in increased class size and lost For more information on Measure 62's impacts on
programs.Our schools are just now recovering from a Oregon's schools:www.DefendOregon.org
decade-long cutting of more than$1 billion.We should be
investing in our schools so they can reduce class size and add (This information furnished byAnita Olsen,Oregon PTA.1
back programs like art and music,not cutting more Iund1ng. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OR$251.255. .
Now is not the time to cut funding from Oregon The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
schools.In order for Oregon to be able to succeed,we need to the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or troth of
9 any statement made in the argument
do more to train our students.for college and to enter the skilled
workforce.Measure 62 will limit that ability,and it will have - -
repercussionsforyears tocome.
Measure 62 does not belong in Oregon's Constitution. Jill Eiland,Intel Corporation;Hewlett-Packard and
Oregonians shouldn't let Kevin Mannix insert his priorities into Stand for Children Come Together _
our Constitution.If it makes itsway into our Constitution,the -
problems and unintended consequences of Measure 62would To Support Student Achievement
be difficult to change. Vote NO on Measure 62 -
Please Vats Noon Measure 62. Measure 62 wou Id jeopardize Oregon's progress in
It Hurts Oregon Schools. strengthening high school graduation requirements.These
It Doesn't Belong in Oregon's Constitution. are the standards that prepare students for careers in
Lim Shogren 'today's global economy.
Liberty Elementary School Teacher - Now is not the time to divert money away from classrooms.
Albany,Oregon
That's why we urge you to vote NO on Measure 62:
(This information furnished byLarry WoN,President,Oregon Education
Association.) Measure 62 will undo important education achieve-
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. ments.Oregon's new high school graduation requirements.
The printing ofthis argumentdoes notconstitutean endorsementby emphasize English,math,science,and career-related courses-
the StateofOregon,nordoes theaters warrant the accuracy ortruth of the skills our children need in today's competitive,global
anystatementmade intheargument. economy.With these new requirements just beginning to take
effect,schools need stable and adequate funding to make sure
more students have the tools-to succeed.
Measure 62 endangers school funding&progress.
Oregon PTA urges you to vote NO vote on Measure fit Measure 62 would cut nearly$100 million of school funding
Because ourkida deserve better. every year.By moving forward with investments to strengthen
Oregon's graduation requirements,the state is sending a clear
With more than 20,000 members,Oregon PTA is the largest signal that it is more important than ever for students to
network of parents in the state,working with educatorsto make receive a world class education.Measure 62 threatens to roll
sure that Oregon children get the best possible start in life. backthe important progress our schools have been making
Because we fight on the front lines to protect the integrity of and endangers the success of these recent advancements.
our public schools,we know what's at stake.That's whywe - Jill Eiland,Intel Corporation,Hewlett-Packard and Stand far
oppose Measure 62. - Children have been long-time advocates for education
Vote NO on 62 because Oregon's schools cannot absorb excellence throughout Oregon.We have been leaders in the
any more cuts. - effort to strengthen and improve Oregon's graduation
asses,Oregon requi rements to better preps re ou r children for the competitive
If Measure 62 schools will lose near) -
P 9 y - workplace.Oregon students deserve our full support as they.
$100 million a year.That money provides up-to-date textbooks, prepare for success in college,.work,and citizenship.Please
classroom supplies,and competitive teacher salaries.We stand with as to oppose Measure 62, '
cannot retu rn to the days of shutting schools early or crowding
kids together in the classrooms of poorly maintained buildings Vote NO an Measure 62.
due to lack of funding. Jill Eiland,Intel Corporation
Vote NO on 62 to keep Oregon's schools on track. Hewlett-Packard Company
Oregon's schools are just starting to reverse years of budget Stand for Children
shortages that have crippled schools.Oregon has been
working hard to protect important school programs like music
and P.E.Parents and teachers know that taking money away
from schools is not the way to ensure quality education for
Oregon's kids.
(This information furnished byJessica Stevens,Defend Oregon.) Measure 62 will force working families to pay more.
This space purchased?or*500 in accordance with ORS 251.255, When schools don't have adequate funding,parents are forced
Thapdntingofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by to makeup the difference.School programs that should be
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of available to every chi I in Oregon end up being available only
any statement made in the argument. to those who can afford jt.That means fewer o
ppooes for
lower income kids.That's S not the nd ofchange Oreg regonn needs.
All children deserve the same chance for success.
The Oregon Education Association Measure 62 just isn't good for Oregon's children.And
Urges You to Vote No on Measure 62 - it's not good for Oregon.
Because Our Schools Can't Afford Cuts VOTE NO ON MEASURE 62.
Measure 62 will cut$159 million from local school (This information furnishedbyJohn Mullin,Co-Chair,Human Services
budgets.This measu re will divert much needed funds away Coalition of Oregon.)
from our classrooms,money that supplies classrooms with
learning tools,buys textbooks pays teachers. This.space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251,255.
_ ex s an Thepnntingofthis argument doesnotconstitute an endorsement by
Measure 82 will increase class size and cut valuable the State ofOregon,nordoes=toe wanantthe accuracy ortruth of
programs in our public schools.We all want our kids to get anystatamentmade in the argument.
the best education possible,but if measure 62 passes it will
make it harder to provide students with the class sizes and'
programs they need to succeed. -
Measure 62 takes money out of our classrooms and will VOTE NO ON MEASURE 62
end up costing us more down the road.Investing in The Oregon School Employees Association represents more
education is the best way to make sure that our kids don't get than 21,000 employees working with Oregon studentsfrom
involved in crime and caught up in the criminal justice system. pre-K to the university level
We should be investing in our kids today so they don't slip -
through the cracks tomorrow. Measure 62 will divert millions away from Oregonians'
priorities.
Measure 62 doesn't solve Oregon's real problems.We Oregonians have voted to mandate where the state's lottery
should be looki ng at how to support our schools and public proceeds go—most of it goes to education to pay for things like
safet y-not robbing from one pot to pay for another.Now is not smaller class sizes,text books,and getting the best teachers in
the time to be cutting school budgets, our schools.Measure 62 would amend the Constitution to take
Join us in Voting No on Measure 62. money away from classrooms. "
Larry Wolf,President - Measure 62 is a constitutional amendment that will
Oregon Education Association take millions of dollars out of the State School Fund.
Less money for schools means students are stuffed into large
(This information furnished by Garry wolf,President Oregon Education classes,and have fewer opportunities to take art,music or
Association-) physical education courses that a re crucial to a wel l-rounded
This space purchased for$600 in accordance with ORS 251.255. education.Measure 62 will reverse recent trends that have
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsementby helped Oregon schools start getting kids into smaller classes
the state of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyor truth of and offering them more curriculum choices.Measure 62 takes
anystatement made in the argument. away funding for these improvements:
Measure 62 would mean less of the bast teachers in
Oregon's schools.
Research shows that a great teacher in every classroom is key
VOTE NO ON MEASURE 82. to children's success.But Measure 62 would take millions of
The Human Services Coalition of Oregon is asking for dollars from Oregon schools,making it harder for our state to
9 9 attract the best teachers with competitive salaries.That's not
NO vote on Constitutional Amendment 62 because It the kind of change Oregon schools can afford.
® could take millions of dollars away from Oregon's
schools and education programs. Measure 62 makes it tougher to prepare for college or a
And that's not fair to Oregon's children. This me
This measure would take resources away from technical and
The Human Services Coalition of Oregon is a group of vocational t raining in our schools,wh ich is critical to ensuring
organizations and individuals dedicated to serving the best that students graduate ready for col lege or a career.With our
interests of Oregon's most vulnerable residents. economy in trouble,now is not the time to take funding away
Measure 82 amends the constitution. from our schools.
Oregon cannot afford a constitutional amendment that has the Oregon deserves better.
potential to take rise rly$100 million a year away from our We are urging all Oregonians to vote NO on Measure 62.
schools.All of our children deserve the best chance for success
in school.But less funding wi ll force kids into larger classes (This information furnished byMerlene Martin,President,Oregon
with less access to up-to-date ad ucational materials as well as SchoolEmployeesAssociation.)
course offerings like art and music. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Measure 62 makes it harder on the kids who need the - The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
most, the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracyor truth of
When we take money away from schools,we make it harder on anystatement made in the argument.
the lowest income children i n the state.Less money for
education means more kids falling through the cracks.And that
has repercussions for every person in the state.Now is not the
time to be cutting school funding. _
Burt Measure 62will reduce the funding availableto -
Look closely.Measure 62 is not what it appears to be- conserve fish and wildlife habitats and maintain the
natural areas that we all enjoy.
Sometimes things sound great at first,but turn out to be not so Protect Oregon's legacy for our children
great once you take a closer look.Such is Ballot Measure 62— and grandchildren.
-it's not what it claims to be when you dig a little deeper.
We are Oregon AFSCME Council 75(American Federation of- Join us in VOTING NO ON MEASURE 62.
State,County and Municipal Employees),and our membership Oregon League of Conservation Voters
includes thousands of Oregon's public safety workers.But Oregon Natural Resources Council ACTION
oppose Measure 62.We share the concerns you'll see Oregon Wild
expressed here by others in opposition.In addition,we have Sierra Club
two other big concerns: WaterWatch of Oregon
• .The measure poorly defines'public safety."No money (This information furnishedbylessica$tevens,Defend Oregon.)
goes to 911 dispatchers,city police,district attorneys, This apace purchased for Ss00 in acwrdance with ORS 251.255.
Public defenders or parole and probation officers. Theprintingof this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsememby
Moreover,it does nothing to fund state prisons.It the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyortmth of
does no good to arrest more people if there's no room in anystatementmade in theargument,
prison to put them.Our prisons are already overcrowded
and understaffed,and this measure won't help.
•.We're concerned with the general misperception that the N
Oregon Lottery Lottery is a never-ending pot of money.It's not.If FRONTLINE YOUTH CORRECTION WORKERS
you designate this 15 percent;it's money that otherwise AREAGAINST MEASURE 62
would go to education,health care and senior services— Because Measure 82 takes money away
as well as prison funding.The only way to make it up is to
have the state aggressively encourage more people to . from whom it's needed
gamble,which we don't consider a"solution." We work on the frontlines with young offenders and witness -
. Oregon AFSCME Council 75 is very much pro-pu bl is safety. the important role education plays in the positive development
Our statewide membership includes corrections officers,police of Oregon's youth.Measrre 62 willtak@ millions of dollars out
officers,county sheriffs,911 operators,both county and state of Oregon's State School Fund
parole and probation officers,public defenders and many We know thatwhen children have access to a strong education,
others under the"public safety umbrella."We are public safety preparation for college and careers,and after-school programs
professionals,butwe cannot support this flawed measure:. and activities that keep them engaged,they are less likely to
Vote NOI on Ballot Measure 62. get into the type of trouble that leads to a life of crime.And the
a bility to get a good job will help keep them on the right track
(Thisinformation furnished by Don Loving,Oregon AFSCME Council for life.
76.) Measure 62 would take money away from schools and vital job.
This space purchased for 5500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. prog rams at a ti me when.it's critical for Oregon to prepare for
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the future.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatementmade in the argument Now is not the time to cut funding to these vital
programs.
By pulling funds from schools and education,Measure 62
. ' -- reduces our ch ildren's access to the tools they need to be
VOTE NO on Measure 62. successful.Eliminating avenues that keep our children
Because it's our responsibility to protect - engaged a nd to king away opportunities that offer them a bright
Oregon's unique quality of life. future is not the way to address crime or keep our streets safe.
Because we want to leave beh ino a good legacy Vote No on Measure 62!
for future Oregonians_ Ben McCanna,Frontline Worker
Because our families,our communities,and local wildlife all Oregon Youth Authority
depend on clean,healthy rivers to thrive. (This information furnishedbyArthur Towers,Politicai Direotoq SElU
Because Measure 62 will sacrifice dollars now allotted Loca/503.)
to preserve Oregon's environment. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.265.
The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsementby
We urge Oregonians to vote NO on Measure 62. the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
Measure 62 takes needed resources away from natural anystatement made intheargument.
areas,parks,and fish and wildlife habitats:
Millions of dollars of lottery money help payforstate parks,
boat ramps,fish ladders and salmon habitat restoration,
and much more.But Measure 62 would amend the Defend Oregon OPPOSES Measure 62
.constitution to take money out of that fund.That's not the kind Because it amends the constitution to take money
of change Oregon needs. from our schools
Measure 62 undercuts Oregonians'ability–and our Here are just some of the groups from around the state who
respOnsibility–to protect our unique natural legacy. OPPOSE Measure 62:
Oregon's economy depends on its healthy environment.
Farmers,fishermen,businesses and local communities all Adelante Mujeres
need healthy rivers with clean water a nd strong fish Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and People with Disabili ties
• populations in order to thrive. - American Federation of Teachers-Oregon
American Heart Association
Basic Rights Oregon
Community Action Partnership of Oregon _
Community Alliance of Tenants
_ Community Health Charities of Oregon -
ConfederationofOregonSchoolAdministrators
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Elders in Action Commission -
Eugene-Springfield Solidarity Network/Jobs with Justice
Human Services Coalition of Oregon
Multnomah County Democrats
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon.
Northwest Oregon Labor Council,AFL-CIO -
ONEVoiceforChildCare
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon AFSCME Council 75 -
Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans
Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children -
OregonEducationAssociation -
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Natural Resource Council ACTION
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Opportunity Network _
Oregon PTA
Oregon School Employees Association
Oregon.Wild.. -
PCUN•Pacific Green Party -
PortlandJobswithJustice - -
PSUChapter-American Association of University Professors
Representative Diane Rosenbaum
Rural Organizing Project- -
SEIU Local 49
SEIU Local 503
Senator Peter Courtney
Senator Richard Devlin -
Senator Rod Monroe -
SenatorSuzanneBonamici:
Sierra Club
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice -
StandforChildren.
Tax Fairness.Oregon
WaterWatch of Oregon -
Working Families Parry of Oregon :
For more information
www.DefendOregon.org
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any statement made in the argument. _
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Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election,November 4,2008.
Result of-yes-vote - - Summary
"Yes"vote exempts farm and residential Teal property owners Current law requires owner of residential real property or farm
from applicable state and local building permit requirements property to comply with applicable state and local building
- for improvements valued at 35,000 dollars or less.. permit requirements when making improvements to real prop-
erty.Measure creates exemption for residential real property
and farm property owners from applicable state and local
Result of°no"vote building permit requirements for improvements when the total
value of improvements made within a calendar year does not
"No"vote requires farm and residential real property owners exceed 35,000 dollars.Measure requires improvements to
to comply with applicable state/local building permit require- comply with applicable setback requirements and.height limi-
ments for improvements valued at lunder35,000 dollars. tat ions.Requires property owners to disclose improvements
made without building permits to prospective buyers.Requires
electrical wiring made to improvement covered by measure to
be performed or approved by licensed electrical contractor.
Amount of exemption increases annually to adjust for inflation.
Measure supersedes conflicting state and local laws.Other
provisions. -
Estimate of financial.impact
This measure will reduce local government revenue between
$4 million and$8 million each year.The measure will reduce
state,government revenue between$450,000 and$750,000
each year. -
Themeasurewillreducelocalgovernmentspendingbetween
$4 million and$8 million each year.The measure has no effect
on state government spending.
Will
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(f)Changes to the electrical wiring of a structure or new wiring
- added to an existing structure may only be made under this
Through a reduction in the number of building permits,this section if the work is performed by a licensed electrical contrac-
measure will reduce local government revenue between for or if the completed work has been inspected and approved
$4 million and S8 million annually and will depend on the level by a licensed electrical contractor,who shall be responsible for
of construction activity and the degree to which inspections are the work as if the contractor had provided the materials and
still requested by residential property owners.The measure performed the work.
will also reduce local government spending by a similar (g)No building permit shall be required for the construction of
amount,as fewer inspections for minor improvements will be a new farm building,which is not for h uman habitation,
required. provided that the cost of the new building does not exceed the
Similarly,because the state receives a surcharge of 12%on aforementioned$35,000 and otherwise complies with this
certain local permit revenue,this measure will reduce state section.
government revenues between$450,000 and$750,000 per (h)This section supersedes any pre-existing,state,local or
year. regional government lawsrules,codes,ordinances or other
County assessors use permit information to identifytaxable enforceable government actionswith which it conflicts.
property.If these permits are no longer issued this property will (i)If any phrase,clause,or part of this 2008 Act is invalidated
be more difficultto identify and assess.As a result there may by a court of competent jurisdiction,the remaining phrases,
be some loss of propertytax revenue for schools and other clauses,and parts shall remain in full force and effect.
local governments.Similarly,there may be some loss of school -
districtconstructiontaxrevenue.
committee Members. MOUNNNINNISM
Secretary of State Bill.Bradbury Ballot Measure 63wouldexemptcertain changesto
State Treasurer Randall Edwards residential orfarm propertyfrom building,plumbing,electrical
Scott Harra,Director,Dept.of Administrative Services and mechanical permits,inspections and otherapproval
Elizabeth Harchenko,Director,Dept.of Revenue requirements.The measurewould preempt any contrary
Debra Guzman,Local Government Representative provisions.The exemption would apply for changes to existing
residential orfarm structures and forbuilding new farm _
(The estimate of financial impact and explanation wasprovided by the structures that will not be lived in by people.The measure
above committee pursuant to ORS 250.127) would not exempt an owner from paying taxes on changes t0
the property.
SNAVENESSEEM Changes would not be exempt if the total value of changes
made in a calendar year exceeds$35,000.The$35,000 limit
The Oregon Revised Statutes are hereby amended by adding would be increased yearly for inflation.One$35,000 limit
the following new section,which section shall read: would applyfor all changes to existing residential and new or
Section 1:Right to make minor improvements to real - existing farm structures on a single parcel,or adjacent
property without a building permit.Whereas a property properties with the same owner.
owner should not be required to obtain the approval of The addition of a story to an existing residential structure
government to make improvements to his or her property, would not be exempt from building,plumbing,electrical and
therefore,hereafter,the owner of a parcel of real residential or mechanical permit requirements.The measure would not
farm property shall not be required to obtain a building permit allow a n addition that violates uniformly applied requirements
or otherwise obtain the approval of any government entity i n for property line setbacks or in violation of regulations
order to make minor improvements to the property. establishing reasonable,uniformly applied limitations on the
(a)For purposes of this section,'minor improvements'shall height of the building.
mean any addition or other improvement or combination of Electrical wiring work in an existing structure or a new farm
improvements to one or more existing residential or farm building would not be exempt unless a licensed electrical
structures located on a single parcel of land or adjacent parcels contractor performed the work or inspected and approved the f
owned by same owner,or the construction of a new farm work.The electrical contractor wou I be responsible for work
building,the total va l us of which im prove ments)or additions) the contractor inspects and approves.
to said property in a single calendar year do not exceed - A property owner could not accept an offerto purchase
Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars($35,000).
the property without first giving the purchaser a detailed
(b)This section does not authorizethe addition of an additional description of changes to the propertythat the owner made `
story to all or part of an existing residential structure without without building,plumbing,electrical,and mechanical permits. o
a building permit,or authorize the construction of an addition:
(i)in violation of uniformly applied setbacks from property committee Members: Appointed by:
lines,or(ii)in violation of regulations establishing reasonable, Chief Petitioners s
uniformly applied limitations on the height of buildings. Alan Grosso
Bill Sizemore Chief Petitioners
(c)If a property,which has been improved without a building Bill Cross Secretary of State
perm it u rider this section,is placed on the market or otherwise Guy Sperb Secretary of State
offered for sale or exchange,the owner(s)ofthe property,prior Bob Russell, Members ofthe Committee- .?
to the acceptance of an offer to purchase the property,shall
provide the prospective buyer a detailed description of all (This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of
improvements made without a building perm it since the owner the bal lot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.) `k
has owned the property.
(d)The$35,000 exemption a uthorized by this section she II
increase annually to account for inflation.
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(e)This section does not exempt the owner of a property from ,.
paying ad valorem property taxes on the improvements to the yr
property. -
the process to apply for one.
Opposition to Measure 63 is about Money,not Safety. Voters should know that Measure 63 contains several
Cities and Counties oppose Measure 63,because they rake in important safeguards.You can't build a new house or add a -
alotofrevenuefrompermitfeesandwant to protect a they rake second story under Measure 63s permit exemption.This
revenue stream. _ _ provision reasonably implies an approved,preexisting
sanitation system,as welVas a preexisting plumbing and
Government employee unions oppose Measure 63,because if electrical system.
the measure passes and homeowners can make minor- Under Measure 63,new wiring must be done by licensed
improvements without a building permit,fewer building electrical contractors ore
inspectors will be needed and publid employee unions will lose approved by one;so the potential for
members. _ bad wiring is aboutthe same under Measure 63 as under
existing law.After all,the state has already certified that a
Big contractors oppose Measure 63,because they want the licensed electrician knows what he or she is doing,
permit process to be complicated and intimidating.if the Measure 63 also maintains existing property process was easy,more homeowners would undertake small gP p
a line setback
remodeling projects on their own and contractors would lose. requirements,so your neighborwill not be able to build too
business. - close to your property line.This is important.
It's all about money.Alot of special interests have a vested. Here's the part we like best,if you marketyour home,you have
- .interest in maintaining the current system. to make full disclosure of all unpermitted remodeling to any
prospective buyer,so the buyer can have it professionally
Will opponents come out and tell you that they oppose inspected,it they wish.
Measure 63 because they will lose money if it passes and you
become free to make improvements to your property without (This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Taxpayers United)
consulting your local bureaucracy?Of you rse nbt.That won't This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255..
"sell". - The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
They won'tem,b caul they make oneyou thew in the anystatementmade in the argument.
current system,becausethey make moneyoffthecomplexities
of the permit process..So,what will they say?
They will try to scare you.They wilIsay Measu re 63 is about
safety.Safety)Safety)Safety)That's all they will say.They will Why Big Contractors Oppose Measure 63
tell you that their real goal is keep you safe(from you rseIf). - The building permit process in Oregon can be complicated -
Beforeyoufall.for their fear tactics,;read.Measure 63 for and intimidating.Consequently,many homeowners are
Yourself.It's in your Voters Pamphlet).You will see that .understandably afraid of it.
Measure 63 provides all of the reasonable safeguards one
would prudently expect.
7o get a permit,even for small jobs,detailed drawings.and
plans are oftehrequired.In fact,negotiating the permit process
Opponents of Measure 63 knowthe only way they can defeat tan longer than the actual work. '
this popular measure is to frighten you..But their opposition to When city orcounty inspectors gefinvolved,asmall home
Measure 63 is not about your safety.It is all about money,your
money.And how they can keep taking it from you. improvement project,which one person could do in a
weekend,becomes a big deal when it requires multiple permits -
AskyourselfthissimplequestionsWilifbefrearifMeasure63 and multiple visits from one or more.building and/or electrical
passes,or if itfails? inspectors.
(This information furnished by Richard P.Burke;Americans for Small remodeling jobs cost far more and take much longer
Prosperity-Oregon,.Dir.of Grass Roots Development.) than necessary due to the complexities of the perm it process,
This space purchased for s500 in accordance with ORS 351.255. and things can quickly go from bad to worse if you happen to
The printing of this argument does notrnnstitute an endorsementby get one of those inspectors who got up on the wrong side of the
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of bed the day he visited your project.
anystatement made in the argument. You mig ht th ink that everyone in the home improvement field
would support Measure 63,which allows minor improvements
without a building permit.But,believe it or not,there are
_ - companies that want the process to remain complicated and
Support Measure 63 intimidating.The more difficult it is to make improvements to
Several large remodeling contractors have joined forces to your home,the more you need their services.
Oppose Measure 63.Even though they claim they oppose the Big contractors are funding the campaign against Measure 63
measure for alleged"safety reasons",their real motivation is because the currentsystem creates business for them.The
to protect their businesses,knowing homeowners will need simple truth is,if you don't need a building perm it for minor
I them less,if they are not forced to negotiate the complexities of remodeling jobs,then you may not need their help as much
the permit process. either. ,N
Nonetheless,let's talk about safety.Is it Possible that some Will the contractors admit this?Of course notl Instead,they will
homeowners will do shoddywork on their own homes?Of respond by doing what has become standard fare in Oregon
course.Some homeowners do shoddy work,with orwithout politics:They will try to scare you into voting"No."They will
permits.A building permit is no guarantee of quality work, tell you that it is unsafe to make improvements without
Local governments do not guarantee the workthey inspect and permit even though thousands of people—people just like you
approve. and me—do it all the time.
The truth is,one can logically support Measure 63 precisely for (This information furnishedby Tim Rohrer,O
safety reasons.The challenges of the current permit process regon Tax Payers United.)
keep a lot of people from repairing existing unsafe conditions. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Unsafe conditions Continue simply because homeowners are The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsementby
the State of Oregon,afraid to do the work without a permit and too intimidated by any statement made In the argumena warrant the accuracyortruth o/
besides increased costs and major delays in completing your
project?
Liberty or Bureaucracy -
- Truth is,after your city or county inspector has signed off on
Imagine that one Saturday morning you turn to yourspouse your project,governmenttakes no responsibility for the
and say,"I feel like putting on some grubbies and going outcome.None!
outside andtearing off that sagging,rotten porch and rebuild-
ing it before someonefalls through the floor and gets hurt.". If yourentire house Slides off the hillside or your deck collapses
after they've approved it,they assume no liability whatsoever.
With pencil in hand,you make your list of materials and an They simplytakeyour permit money and walkaway.
hour lateryou are off to Home Depot or Lowesto get every- Is it real) wortha$100,$250,.or$500 permit fee to have
thing you needto rebuild your rotten,sagging porch. y P.
someone from the government look over your shoulder while
Two orthree sweaty days later,thejob is done,your house you work?
looks better and your porch is a lot safer.
' After all,if government assumes no liability forwork it inspects ,
As good asthis sound;this picture is afar cryfrom the way and approves,maybe getting the bureaucracy's permission to
things really are. make minor improvements to you own home is not really all
You are not actually free to replace your rotten,sagging,unsafe that necessary.
porch just because you want to.The government has to give (This information furnished by Tlm Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United.)
you permission every step of the way.
This apace purchased for 5500 In accordance with 0RS 257.256.
First,you have to create drawings of your new porch or The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
perhaps have them professionally prepared. _ the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of,
anystatement made in the argument. :
Next you have to visit your county planner,take a number,fill
out permit application,and then wait for your turn so a
planner canteview your drawings and hope theywi 11 be
approved on your first try.Oh;don't forget to pay your fee,
- $urying You in Voters'Pamphlet Arguments
Nextstop is the electrical inspectors.Baca use your porch has a -
Iight,you will also need to pay for an electrical perm it.Now, The other side obviously has tons of money to spend.Not only
you can act ually commence work.Beware;however,you may are they spending millions of dollars on television and radio
have to stop and wait,sometimes for days,forthe various ads,they also are trying to bury you in voters pamphlet
inspectorsto show up and give you permission to continue to arguments.
the next phase,or if you caught one of them on a bad day, Opponents of this measure have called in lots of political favors
possibly make.you tear out something you did and redo it. a nd submitted dozens of voters'pamphlet arguments in all
Two or three weeks later,you have your new porch. kind of names.
Now,please reread the firstthree paragraphs of this statement Their arguments say pretty much the same thing over and over.
and decide for yourself which approach you prefer,liberty or They just have different people saying the same thing repeat-
bureaucracy,because that's what Measure 63 is really about. —edly.Their strategy is to impress you with how many people or
groups agree with their side.
(This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United.? Ihope you will think about[heir strategy.Instead of tieing
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with 0RS 2511.255. impressed with the vol umeofwords and pope r they areth row-
The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by ing at yo u,consider the strong,reasoned arguments we have
the State ofOregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of put forward.Please do not be im pressed with their multitude of
anysratement made in the argument. words or their emotional pleas.
-Even if we had as much money as our opponents,we would
not spend it buying more voters':pamphlet a rguments than a
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GovernmentTakes No Responsibility for Permitted Work reasonable person would read. .
When building permits were first created,they applied onlyto You might want toconsiderthis simple fact:Every argument
large public buildings.Acitizen was free to construct his own in the voters'pamphlet cost the state several thousand dollars
house however he wished.Afterall,it was his house. more to print and distribute than the ones making the
arguments actually pay to have their statement included.
Later,minor restrictions began to be placed on residential Taxpayers are hugely subsidizing every argument printed in
housing;primarily to prevent the spread of catastrophic fires in - this pamphlet,including this one.
large metropolitan areas,where houses were constructed -
entirelyofwoodandoftenwerebuiltrightuptoproperty lines. We have made our case concisely and we hope you find it
(Which is why Measure 63 maintains existing property line set- persuasive.And please take note that we did not need to buy
backsfor new improvements.) 30to 50 pages in the voters'pamphlet to do so. t
:Overtime,building codes grew into bureaucratic monstrosi ties (This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United)
and today are more complex than the U.S.tax code,specifying This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 2511.255.0
every tiny detail of Construction,right down to the smallest The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute anondorsementby
plumbing fitting. - the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or"th of
anystatement made in theargument.
Today,almost no one knows everything that's in the codes and - -
evenexpertsdisagreeonhowtointerpretthem.Permits are ,
now required to build even a small deck on the backside of your
houseortomovea light switch to the other side of the door or
to move a utility sink to another wail.Sometimes you need
multiple permits for one small project.
Building permits have become a primary source of govern-
mentfunding.But what do you really get for your money,
,r .
Building codes give firefighters a level of certainty when
responding to an emergency.As a home burns,firefighters
As retired firefighters,we request that Oregonians vote cannot track down the owner to discuss how home renovations
"No"on Measure 63.While there is a simplistic appeal in the were conducted and when the home was last inspected.The
notion of allowing homeowners to do whattheywant with firefighters do have would be thrown outthe
their residences,the fact is that Measure 63 ignores some basic window.
-public safety standards.
When a homeowner invests in properly permitted and
In the 1970s,as wood stoves became,popular,fire officials saw inspected work,he or she should feel safe that neighbors have
an alarming increase in fires involving the devices.Asa done the same.Adding an electrical switch or altering a waste
growing number of fires occurred,there was actually some disposal system seem like simple Jobs.But as most firefighters
discussion among fire officials about banning wood stoves. will tell you,these."simple"improvements are still a critical fire
But an analysis showed that the problem wasn't with the risk.That simple renovation could become a fire and public
stoves...It was with their installation,often done by"do it health risk to the entire neighborhood and to those who would
yourself homeowners who failed to followthe instructions respond to help.
that came with the stove.Measure 63 could return us to those
days. Please join Oregon's firefighters in voting
The measure also doesn't take into account the safety of "No"on Measure 63.
Oregon's firefighters,whether paid professionals or Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
community members serving as volunteers.Firefighting has Oregon Fire Marshals Association
always been dangerous undertaking,but it will Oregon Fire Chiefs Association
become even more so when responders can no longer
assume that the homes they enter meet certain (This information furnished by Bob Livingston,Oregon State Fire
standards for structural into Fighters Council.)
integrity and fire resistance.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257:255.
In November of 2002,three Coos.Bay firefigh4ers died Thepnnting of this argument does notconstitutean endorsementby
In a fire that started after a waste incinerator was the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of-
installed in a business without a legally-required permit any statement made in the argument
or an inspection.While this occurred in a commercial
building,Measure 63 would dramatically increase the odds for
similar incidents to happen in homes throughout Oregon. XMININEEMENUM
Firefighters know the hazardous nature of what they do.Asa As an experienced servant and one of the most non-partisan
result,they value building codes and the safety offered to both Representatives in the Oregon Legislature,I know the differ-.
residents and responders by sound code enforcement. ence between real solutions that make our communities better
Please protect your family and support your local and ballot measure fluff.
firefighters by voting"No"on Measure 63: Measure 63 will [Lot make our communities better.
Frankly,Measure 63 is another example of ballot measure
rim Birr,retired Tualatin Valley firefighter hucksters like Bill Sizemore trying to turn Oregon's elections
Randy Leonard,retired Portland firefighter and Portland into a for-profit business.
City Commissioner
Tom Whelan,retired Salem Fire Captain and former As a homeowner,I am concerned that Measure 63 will
State Representative aggravate the already high level of instability in the
Tom Chamberlain,retired Portland firefighter and mortgage industry.,it will be difficult,if not impossible,to sell
President of Oregon AFL-CIO or finance a home with un-permitted improvements because
structural integrity will not be inspected;therefore true market
(This information furnished by Tim Birr,retired firefighter from Tualatin value becomes a guesstimate.
valley Fire&Rescue.) -
This As a husband and father,there is nothing more importantto.me
space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. than the safety of my wife and daughter.As a contractor,I
The printing of this argument does not constitute an andomementby understand that if we eliminate the ermittin
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the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyortruthof P gprocess,we
any Statement made in the argument would eliminate safety inspections as a consequence.Safety
standards are set by code so you and l can sleep well knowing
thatthe walls of our homes are not going to cave in and come
crashing down on our family and friends..
The Oregon State Fire Fighters Council,Oregon Fire Under Measure 63,your neighbor's unsafe home
Marshals Association and Oregon Fire Chiefs - improvement could place your family at risk.In an
Association urge all Oregonians to vote"No"on earthquake,Hood or fire,home remodels that lack
Measure 63 because it would greatly endanger the lives of structural integrity and would otherwise fall inspection
Oregonians,including firefighters.As emergency first respon- can compound an already dangerous situation,and
ders,we put our lives on the line every day and Measure 63 threaten the lives of our emergency responders.
would place u nnecessary and avoidable risks on a n already The question you m ust ask yourself is whether or not you
dangerous job. believe that the men and women who risktheir I ives protecting
The State's building codes have been developed over the last others should be unnecessarily subjected to additional risk to
34 years to ensure that houses remain safe through renova their own personal safety.For all of us who benefit from safer
tions.Un-permitted work wou Id have a drastic affect on key neighborhoods because of their service,l believe the answer is
systems,such as gas lines;electrical wiring and structural unequivocally,'no.'
integrity.Risks to first responders would include explo- please join me in voting'No'on Ballot Measure 63.
sions.exposure to toxic substances and unexpected
collapse.Homes with un-permitted work done without Mike Schaufler
professional inspection are a risk to the families that State Representative
reside in those homes,neighbors,and the firefighters (D-Happy Valley)
and paramedics charged with protecting them.
(This information furnished by State Representative Mike Schaufled The International Code Council is dedicated to protecting the
This space purchased for$500 In accordance with ORS 251.255. health,safety and welfare of people by creating better build-
The printing of this argumemdoes not constitute anendorsementby ings and safer communities.This is accomplished by providing
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrantthe accuracy or truth of the highest q uality of codes.Oregon has been a leader in the
any statement made in the argument. adoption of these codes to ensure the construction of safe
structures.
Building codes,permitsand inspections are valuable to home
owners because they provide:
• Hyou're an average Oregonian,Ballot Measure 63 will . Safety-for your family and home.
cost you money. • Inspections-performed by state and nationally certified
We'll explain how in the next paragraph,but first the basics. inspectors
Measure 63 would exempt homeowners from having to take • Value-protects your biggest asset -
outabuildingpermitforanyhomeimprovementprojectof • Peace of Mind-knowing that the work was done right .
$35,000 or less.It goes without saying that's a very bad idea • Sets Consistent Standards-ensures safe construction
from a safety standpoint,and you'll see numerous statements standards.
in this Voter's Pamphlet from people who understand the - The public safety and health consequences of Measure 63
safety issue.That alone should be enough to sink Measure 63. affect not only those homeowners doing exempt improve-
But if for some reason you don't ca re about safety,here's ments without the benefit of safety inspections but a lso their
another reason to reject Measure 63-x-collectively,it will cost neighbors,friends and future owners of the home.
all of us money.That's because whatever county you live in, Oregonians want to know that building,mechanical,
your tax bill is based on the collective value of your home and electrical and plumbing work done on their homes is
all of the others in your community.Se if the val ue of your done safely to code.If this measure passes,that peace;
neighbor's home is deflated,you end up paying more of the bill of mind is gone.
than you should.It's simple math.
- The International Code Council and the dedicated local code
If you're unsure about any of this,we urge you to call your officials trained to promote safety in the construction of homes
county's assessor's office and ask for more details.We are and buildings,we urge you to vote"No"on Measure 63.
Oregon AFSCME Council 75(American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees),and we represent hundreds International Code Council
of assessor office workers in counties throughout the state. (This information furnished by Kraig Stevenson,Senior Regional
They know the r stuff,and they can explain to you in great Manager,International Code Council.)
detail how Measure 63 would negatively impact accurate
property assessment and taxation. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
What's the real bottom line with Measure 63?It's nothing more the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
than an attempt by Bill Sizemore to have one new thing.on the any statement made in the argument.
ballot.Yes,Measure 63 is a Sizemore measure.He has three
other"re•run measures"that have been defeated previously—
F
Measure 59,Measure 60 and Measure 64—so he's looking for
something"different"to try and spark some interest.But a Measure 63-Threatto Homeowner Safety
measure that leads to consumer safety issues and costs most
of us money isn't very interesting. . and Flood Insurance Eligibility
Vote NO!on Ballot Measure 631 Measure 63 would strip residential property owners and i
.renters from the protections of building permits and
(Thisinformation furnishedby Don Loving,Oregon AFSCME Council inspections. - t
75.) Risk to Safety `
This space purchased for$500 to accordance with ORS 251.255. Through the building permitting,and following inspection,
Theprinting of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsementby process,the safety of improvements is verified through
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrantthe accuracy or truth of compliance with applicable building codes.By exempting
any statement made in the argument
improvements from this process,the Measure wou I strip
residential home occupants from assurances regarding the
milignomilimmom E;
structural or seismic integrity of their homes or the electrical or
plumbing safety of improvements.
Vote-NO" 'k
Provisions of the Measure are inadequate to ensure the safety
Measure 63 jeopardizes the safety of our homes.By of improvements for the protection of future owners or renters. �e
exempting improvementsto homesthat have traditionally Owners making improvements need only provide"detailed
required local building permits and safety inspections,the descriptions"of improvementsto potential purchasers.
measure erodes the foundation of thousands of years of There's no requirement to provide proof that improvements B
building code development designed to ensure safe housing. .. met applicable building codes and no disclosure requirements �.
Nothing is more important than your family's safety.Getting a to renters.
construction permit before you build or remodel helps protect LOSS of Flood Insurance
your loved ones from potentially deadly mistakes.Faulty Waiving building permit requirements for all projects under 's+.
work can cause house fires,water damage and $35,000 in value per year,including additions and alterations to
structural instability. buildings within Special Flood Hazard Areas,may cause com-
Getting permits ensures that certified inspectorwill examine munities to be unable to enforce the National Flood Insurance
your project to ensure it's safe and up to code.Your family can Program(NFIP)regulatory s tandards.Failure to comply with
rest easy knowing the job was done safely and avoid costly NFIP regulatory standards can result in higherflood insurance
repairs down the road and preserve your biggest financial prices or loss of federal flood insurance entirely.Inthosecom-
investment-your home. munities that cannot comply with NFIP standards,property
owners are unable to obtain flood insurance.If there is a flood
and a natural disaster is declared,these property owners and
communities are not eligible for reimbursement for damages !This information furnishedbyKenton Brine,Property Caswityinsurers
from the federal government. Association ofAmerica.)
Lack of Enforcement for Unlawfut Improvements This space purchased for Ease in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The Measure provides no enforcement mechanism for The printing of this argument does.not constitute an endorsameotby
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracyor truth of
unlawful improvements.It will be up to neighbors to seek any statement made in the argument.
enforcement of violations of building setbacks,height or safety
regulations.Not only can this result in neighbors i neurri ng
costs of enforcement,property owners(both those making
improvements and potential purchasers)may incur penalties -.
for violations or be forced to remove unlawful improvements. Noon 63
Make your voice be heard by voting NO on Measure 63. On its face,Measure 63 looks like a reasonable approach to
home remodeling.and light construction.This could not be fur-
. Ed Sullivan that from the truth.Oregon's permitting and inspection system
American Planning Association,Oregon Chapter is what keeps our homes safe to live in.The exemption from
inspection could have disastrous effects on our safety.
(This information fumishedbyEd Sullivan,Oregon Chapter American The structural,electrical,and plumbing systems in our homes
Planning Association.) are very complex and governed by numerous building codes.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORB 251.255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by We a re trained professionals that have seen first hand the work
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of done by homeowners and fly by night contractors that thin k
anystatementmade in the argument. they know how to do electrical work.The so called safe guard
' in this ballot measure requiring a licensed electrical contractor
to sign off on the installation is far less than adequate.
Inspections need to be done before the walls and ceilings are
Building Permits Save Lives covered with finish.No cursory inspection can bring to light all
Vote NO on Measure 63 unsafe conditions that may exist.Just because it works,
does not mean that it is safe.Ask any electrician if they
On December 3,2007,a"hundred-year"storm ripped through would sleep wel l knowing they were in a house not wired by
the northwest coast of Oregon,destroying or damaging thou- a l icensed electrician:The peace of mind gained from -
sands of homes and'disrupting thousands of lives.The storm knowing your house was built to code will be lost if this
caused$70 million in insured losses andgenerated more than measure succeeds.
.15,000 claims—most from homeowners facing devastation in let't our neighbors the storm's wake. Don y unsafe remodeling project
affect your family's safety and lower your property:
As bad as it was,it could have been worse if homes at"ground value as well.This measure has the potential to ruin the small
zero"of the storm had been rebuilt or remodeled without construction industry by opening the door to the shoddy
building inspections ensuring strict adherence to uniform building practices of untrained and unskilled workers,
building codes.But with Bill Sizemore's Measure 63, voting"NO"on Measure 63 and encourage
Please join us in vot
Oregonians risk even greater damage from the next storm. -
your friends and family to do the same.-
. Is Your Property at.Risk From Your Neighbor's Building
Project? Oregon State Association of Electrical Workers
Consisting of IBEW Locals 48,89,112,125,280,659,and 932
A building project that has not been inspected is a danger not
only to the structure and its occupants,butto its neiahbors as (This information furnished by Larry Taylor,International Brotherhood
well.If your neighbor's remodel project is unsafe,could a fire of Electrical workers,Local2t10.)
or collapse at their home severely damage your home and This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. -
family? The printing of this argument does-notconstitute an endorsement by..
the State of Oregon,nor does thestate warrant the accuracy ortruth of
Insurance Rates Rise and Fall on Risk Experience anystatementmade in the argument. - -
Oregon homeowners pay the second-lowest insurance rates.�
theTS.,according to the nation's Insurance Commissioners.
Risk of loss plays a key role in homeowners'insurance rates.
Experience and common sense suggestthat increased risk of Mayon Oppose Measure 63
loss associated with structural failures of non-inspected build-
ing projects could impact what consumers pay for insurance Measure 63 seems simple,butthe truth is that Measure 63 will
coverage-and could increase personal liability exposure for put Oregon families at unnecessary risk.Oregon has long been
homeowners.in addition,fewer inspections could result in a leader in promoting safe building.construction through the
"cutting corners"in building projects,which could lead to promulgation and administration of effective building codes.
increased litigat ion,higher losses and higher liability insurance History has shown that building codes protect the public from
costs forcontractors.That could raise the cost of home - health and fire hazards,substandard construction and natural
construction forall consumers. disasters.
Measure 63 is unsafe for Oregon homeowners.On Withoutthe administration of effective building codes and
behalf of agents and insurers who provide homeowners' inspections,there is no way to ensure the construction of
insurance to Oregon's families,we urge you to vote NO.. many home additions and remodels will meet the mini-
. mum requirements to safeguard the public's health and
Submitted bv: safety.Measure 63 wil l limit the ability for the State to effec-
American Insurance Association tively permit and inspect the construction of many home
Independent Insurance Agents&Brokers of Oregon additions and remodels and ensure consumers are protected
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies against health,safety and fire hazards.
Professional Insurance Agents of Oregon/Idaho For many home additions and remodels,Measure 63 will
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America eliminate the building permit process that ensures proper
contractor licensing to protect consumers from construction
fraud.Measure 63 will lead to fewer safety inspectors.Flews
(
In construction will likely go unidentified and unseen (This information furnished by R.Terry Hatch,Oregon Pacific-Cascade
until there is an emergency.Iike a fire or flood. Chapter,National Electrical Contractors Association;Timothy 1.
Catastrophic events that push the limits of structural Gauthier,Oregon-Columbia Chapter,NECA;John Killin,Independent
integrity are precisely why building codes were created. Electrical Contractors of Oregon.)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 261.255.
The Oregon Mayors Association adopted a resolution in oppo- Theprindng of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsementby
sition to Measure 63,because permits and safety inspections the Stateof Oregon,nordoesthesfate warrant the accuracy or truth of
are essential to ensuring the safety of our citizens.As city anysfatementmade in theargument.
mayors,we ask you to join us and vote"No-on' '
Measure 63. -
Richard Kidd,Mayor of Forest Grove(President of Oregon -
Elected Officials Oppose Measure 63
Mayors Association)
Alice Norris,Mayor of Oregon City - As elected officials,westriveto solve the very real problems.
Bob Andrews,Mayor of Newberg that effect Oregon families.By contrast,Measure 63 will
Charlotte Lehan,Mayor of Wilsonville create additional problems and raises concerns with
David M.Fuller,Mayor of Wood Village -potentially devastating consequences to the safety of
Hank Williams,Mayor of Central Point - - our communities. t -
Joe Dominick,Mayor of Ontario -
JudieHammerstad,Mayor of Lake Oswego' Measure 63 will allow workto-be done on gas lines,electrical
Kathie Oriet,Mayor of Carlton wiring and public water lines without a permit or safety
Ken Hector,Mayor of Silverton inspection.This is a very frightening idea and dreadful public
Lisa Phipps,Mayor of Rockaway Beach policy.The notion that we will somehow be better off by --
Lori Hollingsworth,Mayor of Lincoln City `waiving building permits and safety inspections,could not be
Neil Friedman,Mayor of Westfir furtherfrom the truth.
Virginia Carnes,Mayor of Pilot Rock - As Americans,home ownership is one of our most important
(This information furnished by Mayor Alice Norris,Oregon City:) and significant financial assets.Home improvement projects
that are built properly,in accordance with building codes and
This space purchased for$500 In accordancewith-ORS251:265• pass a safety inspection,enhance this investment and boost
The printing of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by market values in our neighborhoods.
the State of Oregon,nor does the statewerrant the accuracy or truth of - -
any statement made in the argument. Measure 63 is another invention of Bill Sizemore and l ike
me ny of Sizemore's flawed attempts to govern by initiative;
Measure 63 is a reckless idea that will ultimately
compromise the safety of-our families,neighbors and
- No On 63 Ballot Text, - emergency first responders.-
Measure 63 is a dangerous measure that would threaten It is our hope that we can stand together as Oregonians to
lives and cause havoc in the electrical and construction show the special interests that fund Bill Sizemore's campaign
- industries.In the electrical trade,there are no shortcuts. that Oregon elections are not for sale;that their money doesn't
Licensed electricians work diligently to prevent on thejob speak louder than our voices.This government belongs to each
injuries and to ensure that their work meets code,protecting and every Oregonian.
homeowners from electrocution or fire today and for genera- We have come together as public servants;not to tell you what
Lions to come.When you remove the permitting process and you want to hear,but what you need to know in order to make -
inspect ion,you open the door to unskilled workers who don't: an informed decision.
understand the intricacies of electrical installation.The -
subtletiesoftheelectricalCodeareinplacetop rotect your It is one of our greatest honors to servethe people of Oregon.
family and your home. Please join us and vote-No"on Measure 83.
Proponents of Measure 83 suggest that all will be fine Representative Phil Barnhart(D-Central Linn and Lane
because it requires the electrical work to be completed Counties)
by or signed off by a licensed electrician.The reality is Representative Terry Beyer(D-Springfield)
that no reputable licensed electrical contractor would Representative Peter Buckley(D-South Jackson County)
assume the liability of someone else's work.And Representative Chris Edwards(D-West Eugene,Junction City, -
without a building permit,there will be not inspection- Cheshire&Alvadore) -
something licensed electricians rely on to insure this Senator Rick Metsger(D-Mt.Hood)
critical work has been done properly. Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson(D-Gresham)
Reputable contractors who invest large sums of time and Senator Bill Morrisette(D-Springfield)
money to ensure that their work is done safely stand to lose out
to shoddy,unlicensed contractors or to homeowners I I (This information furnished by Senator Rick Metsger.)
unprepared for the challenges of install ing electrical systems This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255 i.
properly,safely and accord ing to code.Those few dollars that The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by i
homeowners hoped to save by cutting corners can result in the the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracyortrwhpf
job actually costing twice as much as it should have. any statement made in the argument. .§
Measure 63 is a bad idea that would hurt that would 'y
hurt all Oregonians including renters,homeowners,and 3
their families.Vote No on Measure 63 to keep Oregon's NO on Measure 63
homes safe for everyone. - -
As school principals,superintendents and central office staff,
Oregon-Columbia Chapter,National Electrical Contractors
Association - we are charged with a responsibility for the safety and
Oregon Pacific-Cascade Chapter,National Electrical wellbeing of school-aged children.That is why all buildings
Contractors Association thatare constructed or remodeled on school grounds are built
Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon in accordancewith building codes and pasesafety inspections; -.
to insure the safety of our children.
a
Measure 63-A threat to children's safety
Measure 63 lets people attempt large home remodeling proj- The Oregon State Building and
acts without building permits or safety inspections,including Construction Trades Council
projects that involve tinkering with natural gas lines,public. Asks you to Yale NO On Measure 63
water lines and seismic structural integrity.One neighbor's
faulty remodel project could threaten the safety of entire Vote No on Measure 63 because Oregon's Building
neighborhoods and local emergency responders. - Codes,Permits and Inspections are there to protect the
As education professionals our first concern is fohildren, public health and safety.Exempting an unknown number of
ro
home improvement projects from Building Permits and Code
their education and their safety.Issues like this one defeat that Inspections as Measure 63 would do,places our families,
mission.It also can destabilize the value of our communities friends and property at risk,
and threaten funding for ourchlldreii's education.Read
Measure 63 closely and please vote"No". Vote No on Measure 63 because without the permits
Our children deserve better than Measure 63. and inspections,unscrupulous and unlicensed
contractors will be poised to defraud unsuspecting
For the safety of our children,please join the Confederation Of homeowners.We are the highly trained and licensed men and
School Administrators and vote-No-on Measure 63. women that work hard every day to provide quality homes for
Oregonians.We do that so you can sleep safely at night,.
The Confederation of School Administrators - knowing that work on your foundation,walls,roof,electrical
and plumbing were done to code.
SohoAdmatiotratofurnished byChuCk Bennett,Confederation of Oregon -
SclrooiAdminisrrerors.l Vote No on Measure 63 because your neighbor's shoddy
This space purchased for Shoo In accordance with ORS 281.266, home improvement project that circumvents the
The printing of this argumentdow notconstitute an endoresmentby building permit and inspection process will reduce your
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrantthe accuracy ortruth of home's value too.There is nothing worse than uncompleted
anysrerement made in the argument. work or poorly designed home improvements,especially when
you take pride in whatis on your side of the fence. '
to No on Measure li3 because un-permitted home
Improvements may be hidden from you when you buy a
The Oregon Remodelers Association:urges Oregonians to new home,only to rear their ugly head years down the
vote NO on Measure 6,4 road.The measure states that sellers are required to inform
Consequences of this measure include: - potential buyers of any un-permitted'improvements,but what
if they dgn47 How does one track the seller down years later.
•. Un-permitted work risks the safety and lives of owners when the roof leaks,there is dry rotor an electrical firer "
and renters of residential properties due to potentially
substandard construction.These risks are largely avoided Measure 63 means our families,friends and property
through our current permitting and inspection process. will be at risk.
NO on Measure 63
• Measure 63 could result in the loss of federal floodplain Vote
insurance.This would not just affect an individual Submitted by: - - -
property owner making improvements without a permit, .Oregon State Building&Construction Trades Council
but may cause entire commu nities orthe state as a whole Bricklayers Local 1 of Oregon
to become ineligible to participate in the National Flood Ironworkers Local 29
Insurance Program. United Association.of Plumbers&Steamfitters:.
• Homeowner insurance rates could increase due to
unknown risks associated with home remodeling projects (This information furnished by Bob Shiprack,Oregon State Building and'
that are un-documented and un-!nspected. Construction Trades Council.)
This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.266.
• Un-permitted improvements may violate zoning The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
ordinances,resulting in potential fees forced against the the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
property owner.The owner or future owners would be anystatementmade in the argument.
I!able to either fix the problem or remove the project in its
entirety. -
• Neighbors will be unprotected from unlawful improve-
ments and maybe forced to suffer the expenses of. Associated General Contractors Urge you to
seeking enforcement of zoning and building regulations. Vote NO on Mea{ ru e.63
• Substandard home improvements can decrease Safety isjob number one forthe 1100membersofthe
neighboring property values. Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter.
We're asking for your NO vote on this dangerous ballot meas-
Vots NO on Measure 63 ure because:
Oregon Remodelers Association • This measure will make our homes and
communities Is"safe.
ssocn tion.)on Porniahed byPhil Peach,Oregon Remodelers • This measure overrides current state and local laws
Association.) and creates an unsafe system in which property
This space purchased for$600 in accordance with ORS 261.255. owners may after their structures with few
Theprinting of this argumentaims notconstitute an endorsementby limitations.
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrantthe accuracyortruthof This measure is only one page in length and so
anystatement madem the argument _ vaguely and poorly worded that large-scale
- improvements would not need permits if a project
were broken into$36,000 increments over
different calendar years.
1 NONE,
For those who own or rent single family residences,You can Measure.R3-Flawed I"its Design .
quickly seethe horrible horrible consequences of this measure.
Oregonians want to sleep safely at night knowingt t was o0 Oregon's consulting engineers are committed to protecting the
their foundations,walls,roofs, public's health and safety through the use of proper design and
innovation.In addition,if we believe that initial designs are
done to code.If this measure passes;those assurances are lost flawed,it is our professional duty to make corrections before
Without building permits,local inspectors wont knowwhat going 4otis construction phase ofaprojact.To this end,we
projects to inspect=and that leaves homeowners without the sea great flaws in the design of Measure 63 and
guarantee that their remodel meets the safety and fire encourage all sin thed sign vote asu
standards
mOfthe p rson who Improper owns he homei it Gan isn't just Measure 63 would rewrite currentlew,to allow property
the problem of the person who owns the homes it can hurt
everyone in the community; buyers whose home values owner's to make significant Structural or other alteranonswith
would be diminished,neighbors whose homes would be " ,
I ofthe - out the required building permits or saealiinspections, closer ,•
devastated in the event of a fire,or the water Supply - required by law.Whila potentially,app 9�. p
community if plumbing devices aren't installed properly. .. _
scrutiny this could take a small project and turn it into signifi-
cant project augmented over several calendar years.These
These are serious consequences for a seemingly simple bat- projects could undermine the professional design thatwas in.
lot measure., s cons�eac$iu'professionals,3 Protectyouselfandokeep"our "
vote -o s theectscould underrT nil haveamajor negative impact onthe
communities safe by rejecting this measure. safety of current occupantsand any future occupantof the,
Associated General Contractors,Oregon-6olumbia home or structure
Measure 83-Public Safety and Your Investment at Risk
Chapter �' � - ' " �Public waterlines,
When someone plays with natural ggas lines;oor and ceilings,
(This information furnishedbyJohn Rakowin,Associated General . : electrical wiring and beam a Supp 9.
Cdntractors,Oregdn-Columbia Chaptecl - the codes and safety become non,existent.Removing the
This apace purahned for$500 in�ccord�nce with ORS 25 7:255. well established assurances of knowledgeable the home-
Thepantingofthrsargumentdoesnotconsri[utean endoryortir by - Inspection,and records of work done put
the Slate oforegon,nor does thestate warrant the accuracy or rruthoP owner in a po sition of high liability to the public and
anystatement made in me argument.
friends.Future owners wanttoknow what work was done and
-
I,.. that it was done using proper and accepted design and
.construction practices-The absence of this information will
Your Local Plumbing&HeatrnglCoolingCOntractors- lead to uncertainty and put the entire investment at risk.
NO on Measure 63 Today,with the ever changing technology of home construc-
5.ay Vote N, - ..
a3 R7ean Unsafe W2k tion materials.and methods,work on homes should be done .
• It is unsafe to work on gas,lines,eIectrical,andpoblic
checked and recorded.
like Oregon's consulting engineering community urges you to vote
water lines without proper training:Professionals---- "
I i e t o nil oolin0 contractors votr best
"no"on Measure 63.
c_h41ria: Gregg Scholz;President ing Companies of Oregon
• Work done without a permit is not inspected for safes American Council of Engineer
construction; (ihis information furnished byn eegir SchgonpresidenGAmerican
Council of Engineering Comps
• Unsafe work endangers neighborsquaKgs public nd flood...- Thisspa P
during emergencies like fires,earthqua, car urchased foy5500 in dacerdence with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement h
P t P otect Yo and Your Homo - the StateofOregon,nordoes thestate
,y or truth of
• Permits protect Public resources like drinking water, anystatement made in theargumeht
electrical and gas by ensuring work is done properly; ..
ermitted
• Your home is your*1 investment and properly p A Threat to Oregon's Worlaers and Families
work can enhance it.But work don without aoermit Vote NO on Measure 53
der M ure 63 ha the Dot oriel to maker ale of vour
home more
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This message is brought to you by the
Every Person that steps omo a property deserves the peace-of
to mail delivery personnel,firefighters to our own families,all
preggn Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors mind that its structures were built to code.From utility workers
Association should be protected.Measure 63 would destroy 34 years of
State hind safety guidelines and putt hose that provide essential -
We are a statewide association of contractors assisting our services t guidelines nand include:.
members with education programs,business development Structural collapse from uninspected foundations
and representing them before local and state government.
Our goal is to help contractors delivereyhighest quality of and roofs -
• Sewage spills from unpermitted plumbing work 5
products and services to customers like you. • Contaminated public drinking water
Join The Plumbing,Heating&Cooling Contractors • Fires from unpermitted electrical work
In Voting NO on Measure 53
Oregon's emergency service,health and public works person
www.orphcc.com net do all they can to ensure their work is safe and effective.
lions becausethe smallest change can have a drastic impact 0n
(This information furnished by Linda Lindsten,Oregon Association of They focus on the details in home buildingcodes and inspec
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors,Inc.)
This apace purchased for
$500 in accordance end ORS 251.255. failure to have certain home projects inspected can have a i
The printing of this argument d des me warrant the accuracy or truth of 1{ti
the State oforegon, ripple effectfrom neighborhood to neighborhood.Onehome-
any statement made in the argumenr-
owner's plumbing project can cause a public safety hazard for Measure 63 is an ill-advised attack on neighborhood
nearby homes,schools,offices,etc.From a property value safety standards and worse.This measu re calls fora
standpoint,even if unpermitted work looks and works fine,the laissez-faire approach to major structural improvement that is
mere knowledge that there is unpermitted work in a neighbor- an invitation to deception and disaster.
hood block is likely to decrease property values for that entire
neighborhood.Furthermore,insurance rates would likely Nobody wants more government than we need,but
increase,cutting families'income for food,gas and other there's a reason for local code enforcement.It protects
commodities. all citizens—including the home and farm owners it
purports to benefit—against inappropriate develop.
On behalf of Oregon's workers and families,please vote ment.ill-advised projects and unscrupulous
NO on Measure 63. contractors.
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Even by today's standards a$35,000 improvement is no
Industrial Organizations(AFL-CIO),Oregon small matter—and the way Measure 63 is worded,if it
American Federation of State,County and Municipal passes,unscrupulous individuals could actually hide projects
Employees(AFSCME),Oregon Council 75 costing$70,000 and more from reasonable oversight by doing
(Thisinformation furnishedbyRalph Groaner Oragon AFSCME.) them over two years or in several installments.
This space purchased for$500 In accondance whhDRS 25t:255. Sometimes it makes sense to cross the T's end dot the
Thepdnring of this argument does not constitute anendorsememby 1's.I know it may feel like a pain to have to go down to City Hall
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warranttheacouracyor truth of for approval when you are adding a spare room or redoing the
anystatementmads in the argument. barn,but l have to tell you plenty of homeowners are thankful
once the experts weigh in and explain why the plans won't
work.
The present law balances individual rights with commu.
Associated Builders and Contractors - nity needs.It protects us all—owners,neighbors, _
OPPOSE Measure 63 future buyers-from safety hazards,shoddy work,
Promoting a safe work place is part of Associated Builders and inequitable tax assessments.reduced property values,
Contractors'mission statement.That's why the men and insurance rate increases and fraudulent contractors,
women of ABC are asking you to vote NQ on Measure 63, It also keeps firefighters,police,medical technicians and other
Measure 63 tosses safety aside.Un-permitted work by emergency responders from encountering.life-threatening
,. .
unlicensed contractors will dramatically increase in Oregon, surprises due to unscrupulous,unlicensed contractors.
resulting in shoddy work and dangerous safety hazards. Please join me in voting to protect our neighborhoods
Although the intent of Measure 63 is to exclude small scale and safeguard consumers by defeating Measure 63.
construction projects,the text of the measure is flawedand Mike Stars,Lead Mechanic at the City of Beaverton -
vaguelyworded,resulting in a glut of un-permitted
work—even on large projects. (This information furnished byArthur Towers Service Employees
Oregonians rely on contractors eve da .International Union(SOU),Local 503.)
everyday—knowing yeasure asses, work This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257.255.
on their home was done to code.If this measure passes;that
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endomemenrby
peace of mind will go out the window. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortrvth of
Vote NQon measure 63 to continue protecting Oregon anystaramenrmade in the argument
families. -
Vote 19.4 to protect the integrity of Oregon housing NNOWENEEMIN
market for all Oregonians. -
Dear Oregon Voter,
And vote NQ to ensure a safe workplace for our
construction workers. My name is Pete Sorenson and I am a Lane County
Commissioner and former State Senator from Eugene.l
Again,work site safety is paramount to the successful attended school in North Bend,a nd graduated from the
completion of construction projects and the men and women University of Oregon with three degrees.After college,I.
of Associated Builders and Contractors ask you to vote=on. worked for former Congressman J Inn Weaver and worked for
Measure 63. - the Secret ary of Agriculture during the Carter administration.I
Please vote NO on Measure �- wantto write to you today in the hope that you will join me in
voting NO on Ballot Measure 63.
Associated Builders and Contractors I,like many of you,have done home improvement projects.l
(This information furnishedbyJOhn Killin,Associated Builders and have built a deck and planted a garden at my home in South
Contractors.) - Eugene.In doing this,l have always gone through all the legal
This space purchased for$500 to accordance wiM ORS 251.255. channels of obtaining permits.Yes,this can get annoying,but
The printing Of this argument does norwnsfltate an endorsementby realized that this entire processof permits and permission
the State of Oregon,nordoesthestate warrantthe ac curecyortruth of from city governments is designed to maximize my safety and
anystatement made in the argument that of those who visit me.The elimination of building permits.
will create an"open-season"on building with no sort of check
on safety and structural soundness. - -
I live in an older home in South Eugene.When 1 was first
63 Would Invite Deceit moved in,l attempted to screw in a new light-bulb into our
and Compromise Safety Standards kitchen fixture.I screwed it in,but It wouldn't turn on.When 1
I'm Mike Sterle.l work for the City of Beaverton.On its face, consulted a local contractor to fix the problem,he alerted me
Measure 63 might seem like a fairly innocuous way to avoid red
that the lighting fixture I had attempted fix wired and could.
have electrocuted me a I had attempted to fix it myself.With
tape.Those of us in local government know better. the passage of this measure,this situation would happen to
many more Oregonians,and the consequences could be very
i
severe. In fact,Measure 63 doesn't even require landlords to
disclose to renters that work was done without a safety
My fellow Oregonians,this measure.is a petty attempt by inspection.
Bill Sizemore to eliminatsa crucial safety check on our lives.
We need building permits to ensure our society stays safe Measure 63 is a recipe for disaster for Oregon's renters.We
and sound.I ask for all of you to join me in voting NO on need real protections for renters,not this shortsighted,poorly-
Ballot Measul written measure that threatens Oregonians'safety. -
PeteSorenson Assure the safety of all renters by voting on Measure 631
wwwpateaorginsoncom Community Alliance of Tenants -
(This information furnished by Pete Sorenson,Pets Sorenson (This information furnished by Ian Slingerland,CommunityAlhance of
Committee.) Tenants.)
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MEASURE 631S IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE. Defend Oregon OPPOSES:Measure 63
Environmental Advocates Vote NO on Measure 63 Because it puts families and property in danger
from unsafe construction -
Measure 63isirresponsible.Measure 63 would allow Here are just some of the groups from around the state who -
certainconstructionprojectstooverrideallstateandlocal OPPOSE Measure 63;
environmental laws designed to protect our rivers,the ocean, 1000 Friends of Oregon
and fish and wildlife habitats.By allowing unpermined build- . Car enters Local 247
ing along rivers and beaches,there would be no safenuards - P
against irresponsible construction that wouldoollute our Community Action Partnership aOregon
wa[ers. - . Community Oregon of Tenants
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
Measure 63 is unsafe.If passed,Measure 63 would make it Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
possible to sidestep inspections on construction to existing Elders in Action Commission
structures—even where the construction would threaten our Eugene-Springfield Solidarity Network/Jobs with Justice -
drinking water.Living downstream from one of these oroiects League of Women Voters,Oregon
could be hazardous to your family's health. Multnomah County Democrats_
Please join us in saying No to Measure 63. NARALPvo-Choice Oregon
It's unsafe and irresponsible. Northwest Oregon Labor Council,AFL-CIO
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon League of Conservation Voters - - Oregon AFSCME Council 75
Oregon.Natural Resources Council ACTION Oregon Alliance of Retired Americans
Oregon Education Association
Oregon Wild Oregon League of Conservation Voters -
Sierra Club Oregon Natural Resources Council ACTION
Oregon Opportunity Network
WaterWatch of Oregon - Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Oregon Wild
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Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson
Senator Mark Hass
Senator Peter Courtney
Protect Renters! Senator Richard Devlin
_ Senator Rod Monroe
Vote No on Measure 63 Senator Suzanne Bonamici
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tion dedicated to empowering renters and advocating for safe, Tax Fairness Oregon
affordable housing for all Oregonians. amatch of Oregon
Working ng Families Party of Oregon ,
All Oregonians have the right to feel safe in their homes.But For more information:
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who could be victims of their landlords'shoddy,unmspected -�
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modifications made by their landlords could endanger them
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Proposed by initiative petition to be voted mat the General Election,November 4,2008.
Result of".yes"vote Summary -
"Yes"vote prohibits persons,entities from using money for Currentlaw allows individuals,organizations to use money for
"political purpose".(defined)if collected with"public resource" "political purposes,"including money collectedwith public
(definedl,commingled with such money;mandates penalties. resources.Measure prohibits individuals,organizations,other
entities from using money for"political purposes"if"public
resources"were used in collecting it."Money"includes in-kind
Result of"no"vote contributions,independent expenditures,pass-through
contributions."Public resources"include money,.public
"No"vote retains current law,which:does not restrict employee worktime,buildings,equipment,supplies,unless'
person's,entity's use of money collected with public resources used for conducting elections,issuing official voters'pamphlet.
or commingling such money with"political"-funds. - "Used for'a political purpose"means:contributed to candi-
date,political committee,political party,initiative/referendum'
committee;spent supporting,opposing candidate,ballot.
measure,gathering signatures for proposed measure,.petition;
excludes lobbying an elected official.Mandates civil penalty,
bars government from collecting moneyfor entity that uses
such money for"political purpose"or commingles it with
"political"money.Other.provisions.
Estimate of financial impact
This measure requires additional state government,schools,
or local government spending of less than$100,000.
The measure does not affect the amount of funds collected for
state government,schools,or local governments.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OREGON: Ballot Measure 64 prohibits a public entity from using public
The following section shall be added to and made part of the resources to help collect money for some but not al l political
Oregon Revised Statutes: purposes. -
Section 1.Exceptfor resources used or spent preparing, Public resources cannot be used to collect:
printing or distributing an official voters pamphlet or • Money contributed to a candidate,political party,political
conducting an election,no public resource shall be used to committee orchief petitioner committee for an initiative or
collect or help collect money used for a political purpose.ifa referendum petition.
person or entity usesfora political purpose any money • Money spent supporting or opposing a candidate for ,
collected for it by means of a public resource,or if a person or Public office,a ballot measure or an effort to collect
entity commingles,whether in a bank account or otherwise, signatures to place a measure on the ballot. '
political funds with funds collected wholly or in part by means • Money spentto solicit or discourage signatures for an
of a public resource,the person or entity shall payto the state initiative,referendum or recall petition. -
treasury acivilpenalty equaltotwotimestheamountof • Money spent on any print,direct mail,electronic media or
money spent in violation of this section,and thereafter,no other mass media campaign that identifies a person who
public employer or governmententity shall collect moneyfor is a candidatefor public office or identifies an issue that is
any purpose for that Berson or entity. the subject of measure on the ballot in an election held
within 90 days following the communication.
(a) For purposes of this section,money shall be deemed used • Money that is passed through to another organization that
for a political purpose if any portion of the money,including uses itfor a political purpose.
in-kind contribut ions,pass-through contributions,and
independent expenditures,was contributed to a candidate,. Public Resources can be used
an tocolleoti
• Money used to lobby an
Political committee,chief petitioner committee for an elected'offcial. '
initiative or referendum,or apolitical party;or spent • Money used to prepare and publish an official voters.
supporting or opposing a candidate for public office or a pamphlet and conduct elections..
ballot measure,including any effort tocollect signatures to Use of public resources,including public money,public
place a measure on the ballot,and any effort to solicit employee time on the job;a public building,and public
signatures for an initiative,referendum,or recall petition or equipment or supplies is prohibited regardless of whether the
to discourage electors from signing a petition. public entity is reimbursed forthe use of its resources.
(b) For purposes of this section,money spent lobbying an It is also prohibited tocomingle political funds with funds
elected•official shall not be considered used for a political collected using a public resource in a bank account or
purpose.However,so as to prevent political campaigning otherwise.
under the guise of"lobbying,"money shall be deemed
used for a political purpose,if it is spent on or contributed to Any person or entity that spends money in violation ofthe
any print,direct mail,electronic media or other mass media measure orcommingles political funds with money collected
campaign,which names or otherwise identifies a person using a public resource will be fined in an amount equal to
who is a candidate for public office,or an issue which is the twice the amount of money spent in violation of the measure
subject of a measure on the ballot,in an election held within and barred from gathering any money for any purpose at any
the 90-day period following the communication. time in the future using a public resource.
(c) For purposes of this section,public resources shall include The measure prohibits several activities currently allowed
public money,public employee time on the job during under Oregon law.
working hours,public buildings,equipment,and supplies. Forexample:
For purposes of this section,a resource shall be deemed to • A public employer could not deduct part of the employee's
have been used,even if the public entity is reimbursed for wages,whether or not at the employees request,and
the cost of using or providing it;and"entity"shall include transfer that deducted money to an organization that uses
individuals,corporations,firms,partnerships,limited all or part of the money to support or oppose candidates,
liability companies,joint stock companies,unions,organi- political parties,initiatives or ballot measures.
zations,associations,committees and other such groups. Organizations that use public payroll deductions include
(d)Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the unions,charities,insurance companies and financial
.right of public employees to donate money to political institutions. ,
causes,provided that they do so without the use of a public • An individual or organization could not use a public
resource. building for a meeting if at that meeting it collects
contributions to candidates for public office or to be used
(e)This 2008 Act supersedes any preexisting law,rule,policy, in support or opposition of a ballot measure.
or ordinance with which it conflicts. -
(f) If any phrase,clause,or part of this section is invalidated by - Committee Memben: Appointed by:
a court of competent jurisdiction,the remaining phrases, Alan Grosso Chief Petitioners
clauses,and parts shall remain in full force and effect.This Bill Sizemore Chief Petitioners
section shall not be applied so as to violate the right to free Lynn Marie Crider Secretary of State
® speech,freedom of association,or any other right guaran- Greg Hartman Secretary of State
lilt teed under the U.S.Constitution,but shall be effective in all Jack Roberts Members ofthe Committee
circumstances and for all individuals and groups for which
no violation or infringement has been found. (This committee"a appointed to provide an impartial explanation of
the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
long as the contributions are entirely voluntary.It's another
- thing altogether to use public resources to collect political
The Evils of Commingling donations.
Organized crime does it to launder their dirty money.Enron did Measure 64 al l ows charities to continue collecting donations
it to conceal its true financial condition from employees and for legitimate purposes,but it prohibits using taxpayer owned,
investors.Commingling has long been a tool used by bad guys public resources to collect political funds. -
toconcealwhattheyreallydowiththeirmoney. - -
Perhaps more importantly,it stops organizations from
This may come as a shockto many Oregon voters,but Oregon commingling charitable funds with political funds when the
law currently allows some organizations to commingle their money was collected using public resources.Commingling is
political funds with other funds,making it almost impossible to the act of mixing one kind of money with other kinds of money
determine how much money they are really spending on so that it is not readily apparent how much is being spent for
politics.Worse yet,the government is actually complicit in this either purpose.
subterfuge.
This is a serious problem when a large part of the money is
If you read the official ballot title for this measure,a neutral used for politics.Oregon's campaign disclosure laws are based
ballottitle drafted and certified by Oregon's attorney general, - on transparency and full disclosure.Our system demands that
you will see that a"Yes"vote on Measure 64 ends comm[n- all political donations be fully disclosed,so we can tell who is
gling and a"No"vote continues the current practice of donating to whom and whether any conflict of interest is being
allowing groups to disguise their true political expenditures by . .created bythe donations. -
commingling.
- Measure 64 prohibits commingling of political money with any
Here'swhat Measure 64does: - 'money collected using public resources.
Measure 64 gets government out of the business of collecting- Measure 64 plugs a major hole in the current system and
political funds.It is a foundational principle of Americanism deserves our full support. ..
that government's role in elections is to remain neutral;to -
conducttheelectionfairlyandnothelpeitherside.Only in third (This information furnished byBih Sizemore,Oregon Tax Payers
world'banana republics"do we expect government to help united.)
one side win an election. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OHS 257:255.,
Currently,however,government uses taxpayer owned The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
resources,including taxpayer owned equipment and public any statement made in the argument. -
amployeetimeonthejob,to collect m l lions of dollars every -
year in political donations for government employee unions.
This unfair advantage makes them the most powerf ul force in
Oregon politics.Measure 64 ends this abuse of taxpayer -
resources and creates a level playing field. Or tina Out
Second,Measure 64 makes it illegal to commingle political For 26 years l was a public school teacher.l spent my creative
money with money collected using public resources.This energy on kids by working hard to teach new ideas and to
will enable the public to observe the true flow of political find newways to teach old ideas.Sometimes it worked,and I'd
donations. see lights go on in their eyes.Sometimes it didn't work;which -
meant I had to try harder.Like I said,I was a teacher.
Under Measure 64,no one could use public resources to collect
political funds and government would once again assume a - A teacher.Not a political activist.
neutral role in elections,helping neither side. For 26 years 1 paid my dues to the NEA.(National Education
(This information furnished byWayne BradAmericans For Prosperity Association),the OEA(Oregon Education Association)and
y,
Oregon,Marion Co.Chair.), various local associations,
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OHS 251.255. The teachers unions started out as organizations formed to
The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by serve teachers by helping to improve work conditions and by _
the Stare of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of laboring to protect us from abusive management practices.
anystatement made in the argument.
_ . Well,the servant has become the master.These unions have
become beasts that feed upon their unsuspecting,often
blissfully ignorant,constituents.The feeding trough is
replenished monthly through the convenient and appallingly
The Commingling Must Stop[ lucrative,government-subsid!zed practice of what amounts to
Many worthy organizations collect money by means of the - garnishing employees'wages via automatic payroll deduction:.
public payroll system and by volunteer check-offs on Oregon Thousands of teachers across the state are spending
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taxreturns.By these means,millions of dollars are collected themselves on behalf of the children of Oregon—your children
each year for charitable and philanthropic causes. and mine-while being systematically bled by theunions to
All this money is collected in good faith and with the support a massive;liberal political agenda that violates their
understanding that the money will be used for the purposes core values. -
for which it was collected. And they have no choice.
But there's a problem.Some of the organizations using the In fact,when I tried to take advantage of the"opt-out"clause in
public payroll system to collect money are also very political. the union agreement,l found thatthe only things l was allowed
Some of the organizations,in addition to the charitable things to opt out of were my rights and protections as a member.)still
they do,spend millions of dollars hiring professional lobbyists, had to pay!How is that opting-out? ,
donating to political candidates,and supporting or opposing,
ballot measures. - Teachers should teach.Government should govern.Unions
should stop using teachers and governmentto raise moneyto
It is one thing to use public resources,including public fuel their ambitious political agenda.Anyonewho wants to
equipment and supplies and public employee time on the job, VOLUNTARILY contribute to the cause should be allowed to do -
toraisemoneyforcharitablecauses.That'swell and good,as so.Or not!
A"Yes"vote on Measure 64 will help stop this out-of-control trucks and computers and telephones and everything else they
practice of using govern ment resources to take money from need to do their jobs.
those who don't want to"donate." We do not give them access to all these things so they can use
(This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United.) them to collect millions of dollars in political money for their
un ions or—they can run campaigns for their favorite politi-
The Printing purchasedfur$does in accordance with ORS 2nt by . cians.And yet,that is exactly what is happenin
The printing ofthis argument does not cronstitutean endorsement by 9.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Publ is em ployee unions a re far and away the most powerful
any statement made in the argument, force in Oregon politics.They own this state.They call the
shots in the governor's office.They run the state legislature.
They literally decide who will win pretty much every statewide
-- - - office in the st ate,including secretary of state,attorney general
(Government is Not Supposed to Take Sides in Elections and the state's superintendent of schools.
There are countries in the world where governments do not Public employee unions are even the biggest donors to
just run the elections,they actually determine the outcomes. candidates for the Oregon Supreme Court,which creates
In these countries,usually third world dictatorships,those in rather serious conflict of interest for judges.
power forcibly prohibit opposition cand dates—they cheat Why do publicemployee unions have so much power?Where
when
bate.they count the votes,and they limit free speech and do they get the money to buy a l l these elections?The answer is
debate. - - simply:From you the publicY '
But now Oregon,you
role over ment.Iat this country,country, -Public employee unions are allowed to use public buildings,
go ernme t proper role ofdes.It erel c nd cts elect public computers,and public employee time on the job to
government doesn't take sides:It merely conducts elections as collect millions of dollars per year in political funds from the
a neutral party.
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paychecks of public employees all across Oregon.And they
If you really believe that,then you are not familiar with the way don't even have to ask permission to take the money out of
things are done here in Oregon.In this state,government is employees'paychecks. -
hardlytheneutralarbiter.Government routinely helps one All Measure 64 does is stop the use of public resources for
measure campaigns.political party mpaig ns.the other and often assists one side in ballot collecting political funds.If 64 passes,public employee unions
will have to raise their political funds from willing donors,just
Surely,you've noticed that with ballot measure campaigns, like everyone else does.
one side is ableto flood the air waves with television and radio Simplyput,they won't be able to use yourtaxpayer owned
commercials,while the other side has almost no visible resources to do so. -
campaign.That's because governmentis helping the side that
supports higher t axes.Government raises literally millions of (This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United)
side rs forthatside of the campaign and none for the other This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing ofthis argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsemem by'
Have you noticed that in Oregon the Democrats control the the State of Oregon,nordoesthestate warrantthe accuracyortruth of
state legislature and every statewide office from the Governor any statement made in theargument
to the Secretary of State to the Attorney General?Do you really ,
believe that's because Oregonians overwhelmingly support the - - -
tax-and-spend message most Democrat candidates espouse? ... § N - t= _
Hardly. Was Bill Sizemore Railroaded?
Every year government collects millions of dollars in political For more than a decade,labor unions and liberal newspapers
money for only one group,a-group that gives about 98 percent have smeared Bill Sizemore nonstop.However,before you
of its campaign donations to Democrats.Consequently, believe absurd claims that Sizemore was"convicted"of using
Democrats control Oregon. fraud and forgery to get measures on the ballot,consider these
How could anyone think this is right,or even American for that facts:
matter? - - Fact one:Both at the beginning and end of the Oregon
Measure 64forces government to remain neutral in elections. Taxpayers United trial,teachers union lawyers told the jury that
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Measure 64 says you can't use public employee time on the job the case was not about Bill Sizemore;that Sizemore was not
or other taxpayer owned resources to collect political dona- defendant,not being sued and,in fact,not even a party to the
tions for anyone. - case.)
That's obviouslythe way it should be. Fact two:Before the trial began,teachers union lawyers
removed every Republican from the Multnomah County jury
(This information furnished by Tim Rohrer,Oregon Tax Payers United.) pool,leaving Sizemore's organization a stacked jury of 14
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Democrats and one Pacific Green Party member. -
The Printing of this argument does notconstitu to an endorsement by Fact three:For the three yea rs he presided over the case,
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of - Judge Jerome LaBarre concealed the fact that his son was an
any statement made in the argument activist/member of the Oregon Education Association,the
a same union that was suing in his dad's court The judge's son
has even been elected a teachers union president.
How the Public Employee.Unions Run Oregon Fact four Judge LaBarre keptfrom thejury evidence thatwas
critical to Oregon Taxpayers United's defense. -
Wehirepublicemployeestobepublicservants.We entrust Fact five:Nothing in the jury's verdict even mentions
them with all kinds uitew ll. responsibilities,many of Bill Sizemore.No witness in the trial claimedthat Bill Sizemore
which they handle quite well. was involved in orauthorized anyforgeries whatsoever.
Wedings pub)allowt em he use taxpa publicly owned Fact six:Notwithstanding media reportsthat Sizemore was
buildings.We allow them the use of taxpayer owned cars and convicted of racketeering,Sizemore has never been so much as
charged with a crime in his entire life. -
Fact seven:After the trial,another Portland judge ordered Don't let 64 interfere with
Sizemore to personally pay the OEA's multi million"do]let the Firefighter-MDA partnership
judgment.Sizemore never received a trial or opportuniryto -
defend himself. Fires aren't the only thing firefighters take on every day.
We also partner with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to
Fact eight:The OEA has offered not to pursue their ill-gotten combat neuromuscular diseases that affect millions of
judgment against Sizemore if he would drop his appeal and Americans.
agree to stay out of politics for 15 years.Sizemore refused.
- - - We work hard for our money.And it feels good to know
Oregon's liberal establishment has gone to the extreme,even that our voluntary contributions help families dealing
railroading him in court,trying to get Bill Sizemore out of with muscular dystrophy.But Measure 64 could and our
politics. partnership with MDA.
(This information furnished by Bill Sizemore,Oregon Tax Payers Throug h our paych ecks every month,we ma ke contributions
United.) that pay for things like research,physical therapy,support
This space purchased-for$5001n accordance with ORS 251.255. groups for families and even summer camp for kids.This
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by pa rt nersh i p has been go n strong si nee 1954.
the State of Oregon,oordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument. Measure ions to would bar W from making our monthly
" contributions to MDA.Why?Because like many non-profits;
MDA works to pass legislation that would help its members.
" MDA has voicedsupport or concern about proposed legislation
including efforts crucial to helping improve not only the lives
of the people they serve but all people with disorders and
disabilities.Measure 64 could stifle the MDA's ability to
advocate for the oeools who need it most.
It takes choices away from firefighters.
It takes money away from people who need it.
Please vote-no"on Measure 64.
. . . Signed, ,
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
- Gavin Johnson.
Regional Director
Muscular Dystrophy Association
(This information furnished by Graham Trainor,Don't Silence Our Voice
Committee.)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
" LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OREGON SAYS:
OREGONIANS DEFEATED THIS MEASURE
THREE TIMES ALREADY.
LET'S DEFEAT IT AGAIN:
Oregon have said"no"to this measure three times already,
We recom mend a"no"vote for the same reasons we did in the
past ..
• Measure 64 is unclear.The measure is so broad and
poorly worded that it's certain to end up in court,tying up
- state resources in the fight.
• Measure 64 is unfair.It curtails individual rights by
- - denying some public employees the rightto choose a .
payroll deduction to have political voice like any other
citizen.a even o of in away a worked right to choose to
participate or not in funding education about politics!,_
• Measure 64 is unnecessary.The U.S.Supreme Court
has already ruled that union members can choose to
preventtheir dues from being used for political purposes
by filling out a simple form.If Measure 64 passes,public
employees won't even be able to make voluntary political
contributions to their unions.Workers have aright to
choose for themselves.
• Oregon voters defeated this unnecessary and unfair patient's rights and the quality of the care they receive-will win
measure in 1998 and 2000..The League of Women out over the interests of pharmaceutical companies,HMOs,
Voters of Oregon strongly recommends voting"no"on and tobacco companies.
Measure 64. M64 silences nurses'voices for quality care.
It's still unnecessary,and it's still unfair. - Measure 64 would restrict ou r ability to have volu ntary political
Please vote".no"on 64. contributions deducted from our paychecks.That would make
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OREGON it very difficult for our professional association,the Oregon
Nu rses Association,to have voice in the policies that shape
(This information furnishedby Graham Trainor,Don't Silence Our Voice healthcare for all Oregonians..
Committee.)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Measure 64 does not address the real problem. ,
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by Pharmaceutical companies,H MOs,and tobacco companies
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of will not be affected by these measures.They wil l still have the
anystatementmade in the argument. right to spend mil l ions of dolla rs to infl uence ou r legislators.
In fact,by silencing the voice of nurses,the corporate interests
of healthcare will have more influence on the quality of care
you receive.
UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE
URGES A"NO"VOTE ON 64: - Measure 64 is unfair and unnecessary,
IT WILL HURT OREGONIANS IN NEED Nurses have been voluntarily making contributions through
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is one of Oregon's our paychecks for yea rs.Th is money is used to protect n urses'
largest human services fundraising organizations.Funding rights,patients'rig hts,and to support charitable organizations
that we raise through workplace campaigns helps children, like the Mid-Valley Women's Crisis Service.Any member of the
families,seniors,people with disabil ities a nd many other- Oregon Nurses Association can choose not to participate.
Oregonians in need of social services.Baca use many of the Please vote no Measure 64 to safeguard our freedom to,
non-profit agencies that receive funding from us advocate on participate.
issues that affect the people we serve,our work and theirs is The Oregon Nurses Association Wants The Voice of
considered"political"and in the measure's broad and unclear Nurses to Be Heard.Please vote No on 64.
definition would be seriously restricted by Measure 64.
Measure 64wouldspecifically P rohibit public employees from (This information furnished by Jack Dempsey,Oregon Nurses
Association,)
me king voIunta ry payroll do nations to United Way i n the Sa me This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255..
way they have for years.Payroll deduction programs are a The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
mainstay for United Way fundraising.As a result,the restric- the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
tion imposed on pub0c employees i mposed by this measu re any statement made in the argument.
will result in sign ificant funding red uctions to a wide range of
community-based programs serving Oregon's neediest and
most vulnerable citizens. _
Due to the elimination of the payroll deduction option and the Support Oregon Teachers. -
high cost of complying with Measure 64,United Way will have
less funding to support the community's neediest and most Vote"No"on Measure 64.vulnerable citizens.The additional loss of funding from other Measure 64 would waste precious taxpayer dollars.
organizations that raise moneyfrom public employees through Voters have already rejected this measure numerous times in
workplace campaigns could result in the loss of millions of the past.And,a similar measure was ruled"unconstitutional"
dollars in critically needed social services. in other states.Legal experts say this will-endupbeingover-
Pleasevote"no"on 64 and keep the path open for charitable turned in court.Oregon's schools have other,more important
workplace giving. priorities than spending money on an expensive court battle.
Signed, Measure 64 is Unnecessary.Education professionals and
other public employees already have a long-standing,
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Supreme Court approved right to opt out of giving their money
Serving Clackamas,Washington and,Multnomah Counties to political efforts.Measure 64 will prohibit them from choos-
ing to opt in.That's unfair.
(This information furnished by Howard Klink,Vice Presidentof Measure 64 is Unclear and Goes Too Far.Measure 64 is so
Community Impact,United Way of the Columbia-Willamette.) broad'a nd poorlywritten,it has far-reaching im pacts on the
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. rights of educators.Measu re 64 would punish them for speak—
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by ing out for Oregon's schools,community colleges,and
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of universities.any statement made in the argument
Measure 64 is Unfair.Measure 64 unfairly targetsone group
ton of peo pie by taking away th is basic rig ht.All Oregonians
shout d have the freedom to make thei r own decisions about
NURSES URGE"NO"VOTE ON - payroll deductions and where their money goes.
MEASURE 64 Measure 64 is Filled with Unintended Consequences. _
As Oregon's nursing professionals,we are deeply Oregon's education professionals care deeply about issues that
concerned aboutwhat happens to our patients and the face our schools,community colleges,and universities,and we
care they receive. regularly advocate for improvements through the political
process,like fighting for smaller class sizes,adequate funding,
When legislation comes up that affects our patients'care and and affordable tuitions.Measure 64 would limit our ability to
rights,we use the small political contributions voluntarily advocate forthese issues,and that would hurt all of us.
deducted from our paychecks as a resource to ensure that -
Please join with the 11,000 members of the Frontline caregivers advance not only our own inter
American Federation of Teachers-Oregon In Voting ests,but also those of our clients and communities.We
NO on Ballot Measure 64. promote a system that gives the elderly and individuals with
disabilities agreater sense of dignity and independence,better
(This information furaishedby Mark Schwebke-President,American access to family and friends,and the peace of mind that comes
Federation of Teachers-Oregon.) with attentive and affordable care in safe,familiar environ-
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. ments at a lower cost to taxpayers than most institutional
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by alternatives. _
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. Measure 64 would drastically reduce our ability to
continue working on behalf of our clients and their
families.Thatwould leave the playing field to powerful
special interests and insurers who are primarily concerned
P Oregon Public School Teachers and School Employees with their own profitability and growth.
Ask You To We knowwe're no match forthe professional peddlers.But the
Vote"No°on Measure 64 pennies a day we set aside from our paychecks do give us
voice.This has allowed us to pass a statewide initiative that
Measure 64 is unfair to teachers and school employees. _
Teachers,firefighters,police officers,and other public servants. Provided Oregon seniors protect patients as relief,
should have the freedom to make their own decisions about paign for more training to protect patients as well as more
their personal payroll deductions.This measure unfairly accountability and transparency by healthcare providers,and
targets tens of thousands of working Oregonians and limits our improve staff-to-patient ratios for better care.
rights. I urge you to reject this misguided attempt to silence-a
Oregon does not need Measure 64.As educators,we make group that needs to be heard:Please vote"NO on 64
the choice-voluntarily-whether to make a political contribu- Mary Wood,
tionto our union.We value the"opt in"choice because so Homecare Worker
many of the decisions that are made about Oregon's public Lincoln City
schools come through the Oregon legislature.Measure 64
would take away our rightto pool our resourcesfor a political (This information furnished by Arthur Towers,Political Director,SEW
voice. Cocal503J
Measure 64 is art of the Bush Administration's agenda. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
P 9 The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
George W.Bush has me de it no secret that he's trying to tip the the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the.accuracy or truth of
scales for big business.The Bush Administration continues to any statement made in the argument.
promote banning payroll deductions because he'strying to
unfairly single out labor unions while at the same time giving
the advantage to government contractors like Halliburton,the
banking industry,and big corporations like Enron. Oregon's Senior Groups Ask You to
Measure 64 is being pushed by racketeer Bill Sizemore. Vote No on Measure 64
Bill Sizemore is clearly no friend.of public education and Measure 64 hurts the charities and non-profits that seniors and
teachers.In fact,he's made it his missionto silence our voice by people with disabilities depend on most,and makes it harder
breaking the law and using.fraud,forgery,and racketeering. for them to advocate for us.
He exploits the initiative system by getting money from
wealthy,out-of-state donors to propose initiative after initiative With the threat of budget cuts and reduced services for the
that would gut funding for schools and other basic services. elderly,we need strong voices in the legislature that place a
Don't let Bill Sizemore silence the voice of Oregonians. priority on programs like the Oregon Health Plan and Oregon:
Please Vote No on Measure 64. Project Independence,which allow us to live in our homes.
Leslie Lindberg-Harper, Measure 64 will silence the voices that speak for
Special Education Para-Educator Oregon's seniors and people with disabilities.This
Walker Mid ratio hoof,Salem measure also silences the voices of frontline workers,like care-
Walker and nurses,who should be able to advocate for issues._
Benjamin Cote, .like improved nursing home conditions and elder abuse. _
Language Arts/History/Economics Teacher Measure 64 is unclear.This measure is so vague and poorly
Woodburn Schools written that its'full impacts onus are unclear.Measure 64 will
(This information furnished by Larry Wolf,President,Oregon Education ce rta l n ly Wl nd u p 1 n CO u rt,tyl ng up state resou rtes fo r yea rs.
Association.) We need to focus on Oregon's rea l priorities.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. We've already said no—three separate times.This is the
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by fourth ti me Bill Size more has put this measu re on the ballot,.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of and it's lost every ti me before:How many times do we have to
any statement made in the argument. say No to the same measure?
�-= _ Tell Bill Sizemore that this is still a bad idea.
� ° - .�-<. - ^`E Join us in voting NO on Measure 64.
Measure 64 Would Silence Important Voices for Care
Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
My name is Mary Wood and I'm a homecare worker in United Seniors of Oregon
Lincoln City.I'm part of a stable and trained workforce serving Save Oregon Seniors
thousands of Oregon families.We are an important part of a Advocacy Coalition of Seniorsand People with Disabilities
community-based care system that helps seniors stay in their
homes,and has become one of the nation's best ONLY -
because caregivers have participated in the political process.
lop
(This information furnished by Jim Davis,Oregon Consumer League.) organizations to continue to represent our interests on
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OHS 251255.- important issues like healthcare and lobs
Theprinting of this argument does notconstitute an endorsementby Measure 64 is so restrictive that each of us and ourco-workers
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. - would have to sig n separate permission slips before our u nion
could write a letter to a legislator or even urge our own
members to support or oppose a piece of legislation that
affectsworkers!
Racketeer Bill Sizemore Is At It Again H is unfair to single out working people and attempt to
limit our right to participate in the political process by
Here we go again.Bill Sizemore has run some version of restricting our use of payroll deductions.
Ballot Measure 64 three times already.Three times Oregon
voters have said"No."Nevertheless,Sizemore has trotted it But Measure 64 is not only unfair;it's completely unnecessary.
out again in 2008.Does Sizemore think his measure will pass We already have the right to opt out of paying for political
this time?Apparently not he's already filed the paperwork expenditures with which we disaaree—and many of us do.
for an identical measure in 2010! Don't Silence the Voice of Oregon Workers
You see,Bill Sizemore doesn't hang his hat any longer on Vote"No"on Measure 64.
actually trying to pass a ballot measure—he makes his money
simply getting them on the ballot.Sizemore exploits Oregon's Kevin Card,NALC Local 82
initiative system by getting wealthy,out-of-State,ultraconser- Bob Tackett,USW Local 330
vative donors to pay him to file dozens of initiatives...over and
over again.Measure 64 was funded entirely by one man Kevin Gray,IAFF Local 1395
—who doesn't even live in Oregon! Jaimie Sorenson,Chair of Political Action Committee,AFSCME
Worse,Sizemore doesn't even play by the rules.Ajury has Local328
found that his organizations used racketeering,fraud,and Tom Chamberlain,Oregon AFL-CIO
forgery to get on the ballot,and his employees have even , -
beencaughtontapecommittingfraud.And once again, (This information furnished by Kathryn Grover,Oregon AFL-CIO.)
Sizeto ore's initiatives are under investigation by the Secretary
of State for signature fraud. This space purchased r$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255..
The printing of this argumentdoss notconstitute an endorsement by
_ Now,Sizemore is trying—for the fourth time—to - the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
silence the voice of working Oregonians.Should it ever any statement made in the argument
pass,it would head straig ht tocourt for several years,and you
-Oregon taxpayers—would foot the bill defending it.The
state has much more pressing priorities than defending
Sizemore's flawed,poorly written measure. OREGON PTA SAYS:
Please,read the other statements here in the Voter's Pamphlet MEASURE 64 IS A DIRECT ATTACK
that outline just how this measure is unclear,unfair and ON YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PTA!
unnecessary in great detail.Then join us,Oregon AFSCME
Council 75(American Federation of State,Cou my and Why would Measure 64 affect us?Al I PTAs(Parent Teacher
Municipal Employees),in saying"No!"once again to Associations)collect dues or raise funds in our schools.Part of
Bill Sizemore. thesefunds go toward our child advocacy efforts.If Measure 64
passes,we would be strictly forbidden from using"public -
Vote NO!on Ballot Measure 64. resources"like our school buildings where we educate our
members on critically important issues affecting students
(This information furnished by Don LOVing,'Oregon AFSCME Council .
51 would not be allowed to advocate on school grounds for our
children's education needs.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by Oregon PTA works hard each legislative session to ensure that
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of the state budget provides adequate fu nds to schools,to child
any statement made in the argument healthcare,and to services for children with special needs.
Measure 64 would unfairly bar us from doing our work because
�- 1' sL aap=� fill t ` -`" we are based in public schools.It is a direct attackon your -
. ,,, .:"``: '€r �,. . '. neighborhood PTA.However,Measure 64 would do nothing to
Measure 64 Restricts Our Right to address the political influence of corporations.
Use Payroll Deductions To Give to Nonprofit For more than 100 years,PTA has been instrumental in:
Organizations of Our Choice
• Promoting parent involvement in schools
Measure 64 is unfairto us as workers and citizens This • Securing child labor laws '
measure unfairly restricts our riahtto use oavroll deductions to • Promoting school safety
su000rt the oroanizations of our choice. • Supporting compulsory public education - -
Measure 64 goes against Oregon values oftreating • Promoting education for children with special needs
everyone equally.Why are the voluntary contributions • Establishing a juvenile justice system
of workers singled out,but not those of corporations • Implementing a nationwide school lunch program
and lobbyists?That's unfair and undemonatic. If Measure 64 passes Oregon's children will lose one of the
Average workers don't have the power and influence stronaest voices they have:The voice of PTAs across this
that big corporations do so we pool our resources state,representing more than 20,000 concerned parents,
through payroll deductions to make our voices heard on grandparents,community members,teachers,and all children.
issues that affect our lives. - VOTE TO PROTECT THE WORK THAT THE PTA
We use payroll deductions to support our unions and to make DOES FOR THE CHILDREN OF OREGON
contributions to charities.But Measure 64 would putworkers VOTE NO ON MEASURE 541
at a disadvantage by unfairly restricting the right of these
The Oregon PTA Measure 64 goes too far by unfairly targeting,working
Oregonians and silencing their voice.
(This information furnished by Anita Olsen,Oregon PTA.)
That pacepurchasedfer$500inaccordao"nh ORS 251.255. Thismians,lkepoliceo onegrourse peopler working
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Oregonians,like police their righttoes,tetheirownd -
theStateofOregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of firefighters—and limits their right[o make their own decisions
any statement made in the argument. abo ut where thei r payroll deductions go.Pro i biting workers
from making voluntary contributions violates even the most
basic principles of fairness and equal protection under the law.
Measure 64 has too many unintended consequences.
Don't Silence Our Voice This measure is so broad and poorly written that it could have
Vote No on Measure 64 and Bill Sizemore's attack on significant impacts on the ability of every Oregonian to exer-
working Oregonians - cise their right to free speech.Public buildings,like convention
This Flawed Measure Comes To You From Racketeer centers,could now be off-limitstoanythingresemblingpoliti-
cal speech.And it could even include parks and open spaces.
Bill Sizemore.The author of this measure,Bill Sizemore,
makes a prof it by exploiting and abusing Oregon's initiative Measure 64 will hurt Oregon charities.Many Oregon
system,funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars from charities and non-profit groups,like the United Way,are
wealthy,out-of-state,ultra-conservative donors to file dozens dependent on voluntary payroll deductions tofund the good,
of initiatives every cycle. necessary work they do.Measure 64 will take away their right
to advocate for the people who need their voice the most, '.
That's right—these attacks on working,Oregonians are including senior citizens,children,and the disabled..
being paid for by people who don't even live in Oregon.
Measure 64 is still a bad idea.This is the fourth time this -
Sizemore has a long history of using fraud to get on the same idea has been on the ballot.It's still bad for Oregon.
ballot—and currently,all of his initiatives are under investiga-
tion for signature fra ud.A jury has fou nd that Sizemore's Please vote NO on Measure 64.
organizations used racketeering,fraud,and forgery to get on Sincerely, -the ballot,and his signature gatherers have admitted to
fraudulently obtaining signatures-They've even been caught Ted Ku l o ng oski
on tape forging names! Governor _And now Bill Sizemore wants to sllence.the voices of (This information furnished by Governor Ted Kulongoski.)
working Oregonians!
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Measure 64 is unfair.Measure 64 singles out working Theprinting of this argumentdoes notconstitutean eadomementby
Oregonians and denies them their voice in the political process the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
by prohibiting voluntary payroll deductions.That is an unfair any statement made in the argument
attack on the people who work hard every sing le day to provi de r,, - .at y
the services all Oregonians depend on.Why should these p �° `'ip
Workers be given less of a voice than anyone else?
Oregon Labor Commissioners
Measure 64 will give more power to out-of-state special r.
Urge You to Vote"NO"on Ballot Measure 64
interests and corporations.Should it come as.a surprise
that Sizemore wants to take power away from average - Measure 64 unfairly targets public employees like
Oregonians and give more to wealthy,out-of-state donors and nurses,firefighters,teachers and police officers–it
corporations? - silences their voice in the political process.As your
What part of NO does Sizemore not understand?This is current and former Oregon Labor Commissioners,we are
the fourth time Bill Sizemore has put this measure on the concerned.
-
ballot.We've already said no to this unfair,unclear,and Many of these frontline workers use convenient payroll deduc-
unnecessary proposal three times. tions to pay bills,make political contributions and give to
- Vote NO on Measure 64 charity.But Measure 64 will change that by preventing public
employees from making their own decisions about
Bob Shiprack,Oregon State Building and Construction payroll deductions.
Trades Council Don't let this unnecessary measure take away their -
(This information furnished by Bob Shiprack,Oregon State Building and voice.Public employees who belong to a union currently can
Construction Trades Council.) choose whethe r to make poi iticaI contributions from their '
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Paycheck.It's the ir decision,it's federal law,and it's fair.
The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by Measure 64 is an underhanded proposal that is meant to
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of weaken the voice of public employees.It has appeared on the
anystatement made in the argument. ballot three times before and Oregon is ns rejected it every time.
Kbi .a , a It was bad policy then and it's bad policy now.
EK
NEW, M
R,d-R °""''i x-�a: Measure 64 won't protect working Oregonians IM
Governor Kulongoski Urges You to Join us in voting "no"on Measure 64 _
Vote NO on Measure 64
Brad Avakian,Labor Commissioner
I've had the privilege of serving as your governor for the past Dan Gardner,Former Oregon Labor Commissioner
six years.It's been my duty and honor to uphold the laws of this
state.Oregon has laws on the books to protect workers and to (This information furnished by Dan Gardner)
protect their right to engage in political speech—or not,if they This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
choose to opt Out.These rights are fair and they're protected by The printing of this argument does not constitute an endomementby
the Constitution. the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument
This isn't about worker protection it's about cot orate
power. _
A Message from Your Public School Employees -
Fair-minded Oregonians have seen through racketeer Bill
Vote No on Ballot Measure 64 Sizemore's tactics and lies before.He has already tried to pass
Measure 64 is unfair to public school employees. this measure three times and each time Oregonians have as id,
Measu re 64 prohibits payroll deductions for public employees "Nor"
that give us a voice in political matters that we care about-like The real aim of this measure is to silence working Oregonians-
school funding. and give all the powerto big corporations and special interests.
At the same time as it silencesour voices,Measure 64 please don't silence the voice of Oregon's Workina
does nothing to limit the power of special interests. Families.Please.Vote No on Measure 04.
While Measure 64 will shut down small money donations from
public employees like us,it would do nothing to regulate the Tom Chamberlain,President,Oregon AFL-CIO
influence of deep-pocketed corporations.Measure 64 would
shut out the voices of working Oregonians who have to pool (This information furnished by Kathryn Grover,Oregon AFL-CIO.)
their resources to be heard above big money special interests. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
Measure 64.limits our ability to advocate for our the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
schools.Public school employees care about what's best for any statement made in the argument.
schools,and frequently advocate for policies that would
protect Oregon's schools.Measure 64 wou Id l imit our abiI ity to
fight for safe,healthy schools.
Measure 64 is a bad idea.Voters have decided three times Measure 64 is about shutting people out of democracy.
before that similar versions of Measure 64 were seriously Oregon Action is about inspiring people to,
flawed-they rejected it each time.Yet Racketeer Bill Sizemore I take back control of it.
keeps bringing back the same idea,abusing the initiative We urge you to vote NO on 64.
system in the process.In fact,he has already filed a similar Bill Sizemore wants Oregonians to think this is about campaign
measure for the 2010 election. finance reform.OA has worked on campaign finance reform
Measure 64 is unfair and unnecessary. long enough to know that Measure 64 is phony reform.
Please Vote"NO"on 64. - Measure 64 is flawed.This measure takes away the individ-
ual rights of tens of thousands of Oregonians by denying
The more than 21,000 hardworking education professionals them the ability to make their own decisions about payroll
who make up the Oregon School Employees Association deduct ions.Measure 64 unfairly limits the free speech rights of
?his information furnishedby Mariana Martin,President,Oregon working Oregonians such as fire fighters,nurses,teachers,
School Employees Association./
and police officers.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Measure 64 shuts out small donors,but doesn't do
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by anything about big money.This poorly written measure
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of prevents workers from meki ng small contributions from their
any statement made in the argument. paychecks to poI iticaI campaigns or charities,but does nothing
to regulate big money corporations.
Measure 64 endangers the chance for real reform.
Real campaign finance reform would encourage citizen
CORPORATE SPECIAL INTERESTS ARE TRYING TO participation.Measure 64 would discourage it.This proposal
SILENCE YOUR VOICE is undemocratic.It's unfair.It's wrong.It's phony.And it's
VOTENOON MEASURE 64 designed to derail real reform. _
Big corporations want to use Measure 64 to silence the Vote NO on Measure 64.
voice of Oregon workers while blocking REAL reforms.
Measure 84 denies workers the ability to make their Oregon Action is online at www.oregonaction.org
own decisions about the money they work hard for,but (This information furnished by Jo Ann Bowman,Oregon Action.)
leaves large loopholes for lobbyists and does nothing to This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257.255.
limit the political contributions of big corporations like The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsementby -
EnronorBigOil. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Right now,big corporations can write$50,000 cheeks to any any statement made in the argument.
campa i g n or political ca use they want,while most worki ng
people can only contri Bute-a little at a time.PayroI 1.dad uction -helps workers pool funds in order to have any shot at partici- - - - °' --- o' -
pating in the political process. Human Service Advocates Oppose Measure 64
Think about it:If this measure passes.big corporations Measure 64 Will Limit Our Advocacy
and special interests will have even more power-and it For Oregon's Vulnerable
will take away the right of workers to make their voice The Human Services Coalition of Oregon IHSCO)is a group of
heard on everything from living wages,to health care to organizations and individuals who are dedicated to giving
the right to form a union.If Enron,banking scandals and voice to the people in Oregon who need us most.Our purpose
skyrocketing gas prices have taught us anything,it's that is to educate and advocate for the needs of Oregon's vulnera- -
corporationsalreadyhavetoomuchpower. _ ble populations,and to make sure that all the basic needs of
Bill Sizemore is pushing this measure-for a fourth time-to Oregonians'are meta
strengthen the ability of his corporate backers to control Measure 64 would keep us from speaking out for
politicians and the political process,and to shut out working seniors,children,people with disabilities,low-income
people.Any way you look at it.this measure is unfair. residents,and all Oregonians. --
t _
- Measure 64 would severely limit our abi l ity to:
• Advocate for improved nursing home care and "'
community programs to support seniors University Presidents Say
• Secure funding to ensure that all Oregon children and MEASURE 641S EXPENSIVE, -
low-income families have access to necessary health care .UNNECESSARY AND UNFAIR
• Work on affordable housing and homeless assistance Measure 64 is so poorly written and far-reaching that it
solutions will certainly windup in court and overturned,wasting
Measure 64 would have sweeping unintended taxpayer money for months or years.Ou r state,including our
consequences that Oregon's vulnerable populations schools and universities,have too many more important
can't afford.And that would hurt all of us. priorities than to waste time and money dealing with this
Please vote No on 64,and let us continue advocating for those unclear measure.-
who most need a voice. - .Measure 64 is unnecessary.All public empldyees—
including professors,assistants,and school faculty—have the
Human Services Coalition of Oregon(HSCO) right to keeptheir payroll deductions from going to political
(This information furnished by John Mullin,Co-Chair,Human Services purposes they don't believe in.This measure doesntsolve any
Coalition of Oregon.) existing problem,but ittakes away the right of thousands of
workers to make their own decisions about where their money
This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. goes.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Measure 64 has too many unintended consequences.
anystatementmade in the argument. - Oregon's universities provide a great opportunityfor students
to get involved in causes they care about.Lifelong commit-
ments to causes from every end of the political spectrum are
I N% -. -- °c. ..a:,= _ _. , often forged during college years.Measure 64 is so broad that
THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF OREGON it could lim it the rights of students to take part in thapolitical
URGES YOU TO VOTE"NO"ON MEASURE 64 process.
IT WILL HURT OREGON CHARITIES Measure 64 is unfair.This measure singles but one group of
people and limits their rights to use commonplace payroll
Charities like U sited Way,the American Cancer Society,and deductions to make contributions of their choosing.This
others who receive voluntary contributions from public violates the basic fairness that we strive to instill in Oregon's
employees run the real risk of inadvertently violating university students.
Measure 64 and as a result could face mandatory fines.That's
because Measure 64 prohibits charities from using any portion Please join us in voting"NO"
of a public employee's payroll deduction donation for"political on this poorly drafted,unnecessary measure.
purposes."But"political purposes"is so broad it includes Edward J.Ray
comments by a charity on any proposed ballot measure-even President,Oregon State University-
one relating directly to a charity's mission!
Wim Wiewel
IT'S UNNECESSARY President,Portland State University*
Public employees already have the right to decide whether *Titles used for identification purposes only and do not consti-
their payroll deductions may be used for political purposes by tute an endorsement of or opposition to the measure by the
filling out a simple form.That's part of the constitutional right Oregon State Board of Higher Education or Institutions of the
of free speech and association that all Americans have. . Oregon University System.
Measure 64 would,prohibit public employees from making'
those decisions,effectively limiting the free speech rights of a (This information furnished by Graham Trainor,No on Measure 64.).
specific group.That's not just unfair but may even be This apace purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
unconstitutional. - The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
IT'S UNCLEAR AND FAR-REACHING the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
Measure 64 is so broad and poorly written that if a non-profit
member orga nizati on belonging to U nited Way violates
Measure 64,United Way could be barred in the future from
participating in all Oregon public agency workplace giving Don't Shut Workers Out.
programs.At a minimum,Measure 64 would require special
bookkeeping and tracking of gifts received through payroll The solution to Oregon's problems is more participation,
deductions that would divert money from charitable work. notless.
IT DOESN'T BELONG IN OREGON Oregon's rural communities are facing a long list of challenges,
Oregonians have already defeated measures almost and the Rural Organizing Project believes the most successful
identical to Measure 64 three times.Let's tell Bill Sizemore way to meet those challenges isthrough grassroots organizing
and political participation at every level
one last time not to restrict Oregonians'freedom of speech.
VOTE"NO"ON MEASURE 64 Don't Silence the Voice of Rural Communities.We will
find the solutions to the problems facing our state and our
Dave Fidanque,Executive Director nation only when all people exercise their right to be involved.
ACLU of Oregon Measure 64 does just the opposite by shuttingworking
Oregonians out of the process.
ACLUnf Oreg on furnished by David Fidanque,Executive Director, -
AC1UOfOregan.l . Measure 64 denies public employees their right to
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. participate in the political process.Communities and
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by individuals should be empowered to influence the political
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of systems that affect thei r lives.Measure 64 does just the
anystatementmade in the argument. opposite by blocking public workers around the state from
engaging in politics.
Don't hand the legislature over to corporate special each year and advocate for animals throughout Oregon.There
interests.Measure 64 shuts average workers out of the are many other humane societies across Oregon;all rely on the
process but leaves a giant loophole for corporate lobbyists charity of the community and struggle to keep their doors
and special interests. open.None are funded adequately.Measure 64 is so broad
Democracy only works when EVERYONE can and unclear that it could result in even less money for
these lifesaving services.
participate.
These voluntary workplace campaigns area very efficient
Vote NO on Measure 64. fundraising strategy.There is very little expense.This meshes
Rural Organizing Project well with the public's desire for charities to spend less on
fundraising and more on programs.
(This information furnished byAmy Dudley,Rural Organizing Project) Hardworking charities like Oregon Humane Society
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with OHS 251.255. can't afford this unclear and unfair measure.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Without workplace campaigns,all humane societies in Oregon
any statement made in the argument. _ and the pets they ca re for wi l l suffer
We encourage all pet-loving Oregonians to Vote NO on 64.
(This information furnished by George Okulitch,Oregon Humane
Oregon League of Conservation Voters Society.)
- SAYS-NO"ON 64 This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
' This is what you'll get by voting-NO"on 64: The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
• You will protect the right of all Oregonians to have anystatement made in theargument.
a political voice.Everyone has the right to be heard. _
That's how we get the most innovative solutions to the
problems we face.Remember the Bottle Bill?That started
in Oregon and has been copied across the country. Community Alliance of Tenants Says NO to Measure 64
• You will help advocates for clean air and water. Measure 64 will impact nonprofit,grassroots orgariiza-
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters and hundreds tions like ours,and limit our ability to protect renters
of other groups receive voluntary contributions through and advocate for safe and affordable housing.
payroll deductions from generous public employees who -
choosetosupportourefforts.This measure would mean Oregon is facing an affordable housing crisis.Along with other
the loss of countless dollars for organizations like ours rising household costs,skyrocketing rents are squeezing
that work to keep Oregon's air and water clean. low-income and middle-class families,while the number of
affordable housing units across the state is dwindling.
• Youwireachinet Orsureth two poorly written,courtae,
and far-reaching measure that would end up in court and Now more than ever,outwork at the Community Alliance of
cost all of us a lot of money.Oregon has too many Tenants is vital to protecting renters and ensuring that there are
pressing needs to waste time in court over this measure. safe,affordable housing options for all Oregonians.
• You will uphold the will of the voters.This is the But Measure 64 is so broadly and poorly written,it
fourth time a measure just like this has been on the ballot would harm our ability to do our work,just when it's
in Oregon.Voters have already said"no"once in 1998 and needed the most.
twice in 2000. By limiting how contributions can be made,this measure
Vote-NO-on 641 would have serious negative impacts on many organizations
like ours,which are dedicated to improving the lives of
Signed, Oregonians.Itwon't solve any problems;but itwill have lasting
Oregon League of Conservation Voters - impacts on Oregon famities.
Measure 64 does,nothing to help average Oregonians.
(This information furnished by Evan Manvel,Oregon League of o furnished state is facing many real problems right now,likethe fact
Conservation
_ that one in four Oregonians spends a full half of their income
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. on rent alone.Measu re 64 does n othi ng to address our real
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by problems,like the financial strain that families are under.In
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of fa ct,
any statement made in the argument. court -cause it is so poorly and wasting valuable abler so rc s
court-costing us all money and wasting valuable resources
U- - thatcould otherwise be used to solve our pressing problems
.°"s �: a ,� ,�. ..�_ -.� 3e %`--_ Putting Oregon renters and families at risk is just one of
Oregon Humane Society Asks You to Measure 64's many unintended consequences.
Vote No on Measure 64 Vote NO on Measure 64,and let's keep fighting for safe and
Measure 64 is filled with unintended consequences that fair housing for all.
threaten to seriously damage charities'ability to raise money Community Alliance of Tenants -
and speak out on important issues.
Oregon Humane Society started its own workplace campaign (This information/urnished bYlan Slingerland,Community Alliance of
efforts in 1994.Employees have responded very positively to Tenants.)
this efficient charitable opportunity.Each year more employees This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
participate. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon;nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Lastyear,workplace campaigns that Measure 64 would hinder any statement made in the argument. "
raised neatly$40,000 for Oregon Hu menaSociety.These funds
are used to shelter homeless pets,assist pet owners in need, -
investigate animal cruelty,save the lives of thousands of pets
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hour that we voluntarily contribute for poIitica l action through
dues deduction have enabled us to speak effectively ate time
Working America Says: when our livelihoods and our way of life are on the line.
Vote NO op 64
Measure 64 would take that right away from us.
Measure 64:Unfair.Unnecessary.Un-American However,it would not prevent powerful special interests from
Working America,the com mu nity affi l iate of the AFL-CIO,is a . spending mill ions of dollars in Oregon in order to get thei r way..
powerful force for working people who don't have the opportu- How fair or logical is it that public employees and individuals
nity to join a workplace union.Our 110,000 members in Oregon whose employers get state funding are targeted by Measure
have joined together to fig ht for what really matters-good 647 These are road maintenance workers,teachers,forest
jobs,affordable health care,world class education,secure workers,police,librarians,nurses and social service workers.
retirements,real homeland security and more. This measure is unfair!
Measure 64 unfairly singles out hardworking I ask all my friends and neighbors to speak with one
Oregonians. decisive voice and say-NO TO 64"and yes to free and
At Working America,we work against wrong-headed priorities fair speech and political access for all.
that favor the rich and corporate specia l interests over Sincerely,
Oregon's well-being.Measure 64 does just that—it takes awau
power from workers to join together through vol unary payroll Buck Eichler
deductions,but it does nothing to rein in the powgrofrich. Jackson County
Corporate special interegswhg co Id careless abQLII average
working families - .(This information furnished byArthur Towers,Political Director,SEW
Local 503.)
Measure 64 allows the government to interfere with This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
employees'political and charitable contributions.Payroll Theprinting of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsamen by
deductions are a convenient and popular benefit for the State of Oregon,nordoes theaters warrantthe accuracyortruth of
Oregonians that should remain an option for employees. any statement made in the argument.
Measure 64 has unintended consequences:
Measure 64 will harm the ability of organizations,like the
Oregon Humane Society and the Oregon Food Bank,who Law Enforcement Officials Agree:No on 64
receive charitable contributions via payroll deductions from
speaking out about ballot initiatives and referendums on issues As law enforcement officials,keeping Oregonians safe
that affect their constituents. - is our number one priority.To ensu re public safety concerns
are met by ou r legislature,we use small,voluntary political
Oregonians have already rejected this unfair,unneces- contributions conveniently deducted from our paychecks as a
sary measure—and its racketeer sponsor Bill resource.Measure 64 would eliminate that resource.
Sizemore—three times.How many more times do we
have to say no? Measure 64 is unfair.It takes away ou r ability to make volun-
is ry contributions through payrol l deduction-the fairest way to
While working people are struggling to make ends meet, make our voices heard in our fight against methamphetamine
racketeer Bill Sizemore and his wealthy,corporate cronies from abuse,identity theft and drunk driving.The Oregon State Police
-out-of-state have already cost Oregonians millions of dollars in Officers'Association has worked to make sure that the public is
fighting unfair,unnecessary,un-American measures. served by the number of troopers necessary to ensure public
It's time to put working people before corporate special. safety..It would be counter-productive to the safety of all
interests.lt'stime to fight back againstthose who try to silence Oregonians to silence the group that has made police presence
the voice of Working Americans. the priority that Oregon deserves.
Vote No on Measure 64. _ Measure 64 is unnecessary.Like other public employees,
we already have the right to"opt out"of payroll deduction.We
?This information furnished by Sarah Flynn,Oregon Director,Working have been making contributions through our paychecks for
America,CommunityAfrliate of the AFL-CIO.) years.But with Measure 64 we'll lose the ability to make our
This space purchased for 5600 in accordance with ORS 251.255. own decisions about payroll deduction,and public safety inter-
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an ondorsementby ests will suffer.
the State of Oregon;nordoes the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
any statement made in the argument. Measure 64 will hurt charities.Charities in Oregon will lose
out,too.That's because payroll deduction allows police officers
to contribute money to charities that provide services like help-
- , ing victims of domestic violence or rehabilitation for drunk
drivers.If Measure 64 passes,we won't be able to use payroll
Measure 64 Would Silence Oregonians deduction to support these local charities.
at the Worst Possible Time
Measure 64 is unbalanced.Measure 64 is a mean-spirited
My name is Elden Eichler.Friends call me"Buck."I'm a attempt to single out public employees like us and take away
construction inspector in Jackson County and a resident of our voice in the political process.
Medford.
Many of Oregon's rural counties are facing a financial crisis Join the Oregon State Police Officers'Association and the Oregon Council of Police Associations
and loss of funding for basic services in every area from in voting NO on Measure 64.
roads and public safety to schools and libraries.Public workers
are impacted twice over bythis crisis—our families and Jeff Leighty,President, , 0
communities are likely to experience severe cuts and/or Oregon State Police Officers'Association
significanttaxincreases,and we may lose our jobs if there is Bob Miller,President,
no revenue to payforthe services we provide. - Oregon Council of Police Associations
In the face of this crisis,we have had one place to turn for
access to the democratic process:Our union.The pennies an -
(This information furnished by Bob Miller,Oregon Council of Police officials about the root ca uses of In nger a nd to advocate for
Associations.) - programs to help the most vulnerable.This advocacy work is
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. critical in ensuring the voices of all Oregonians are heard.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsementby Because of ou r participation in these efforts,we are considered
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of to have a."political purpose"under the loose definition used in
any statement made in the argument. Measure 64.
Measure 64 has unintended consequences that hurt
many of Oregon's most respected charities.
Measure 64 prohibits.Oregon Food Bank and many other
Measure 64 is an Attack on Oregon Fire Fighters organizations from collecting funds from public resources or
Don't Silence Our Voice. on public property.This means Oregon Food Bank would be
' prohibited from(and possibly finedfor)conducting food drives
Everyday,the men and women in fire departments across the and fundraisers on public property,which includes schools and
state put our lives and safety on the line in order to keep libraries.
Oregonians'homes and neighborhoods safe.It's-an honor and -
agreatobligationthatwewouldn'ttrade for anything. Food historically moved than750,hoolsand libraries have
historically moved more than 750,000 pounds of food through
Measure 64 Limits Our Ability to Fight for Your Safety. our distribution programs.This food and financial support is
Unfortunately,the proponent of Measure 64,Bill Sizemore,, critical in helping feed our communities.-
wantstotakeawayourability tofightforourownsafetyonthe Many of Oregon's most respected charities will be unintention-
job,and our abilityto speak out on policies.that keep you and ally punished if Measure 64 passes.Ultimately,low-income
your families safe. Oreaonians and children will suffer the conseauences
Measure 64would end our abilityto have small,voluntary Protectthe rightto give to charities and join us in
contributions deducted from our paychecks that go toward voting NO on measure 64.
advocating for policies that keep us safe on the job and you
safe in your homes.It's an unfair attack on working Phil Kaloerer,Board Chair
Oregonians,and it will have lasting impacts on quality of life - Oregon Food Bank Board of Directors _
around the state. - -
(This information furnished by Philip A.Kalberec Chair,Oregon Food
Measure 64 Limits Our Work with Deserving Charities. Bank Board of Directors.)
We're honored to work with n umerous charities,like the This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Muscular Dystrophy Association,helping them raise money The priming of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
and'awarenessonimportant issues that affect the irmembers. any statement made in the argument.
Measure 64 would put an endto these collaborations.
Measure 64 is Unnecessary. _ 60041 WINKNEM
Payroll contributions are already 100 percent voluntary.Fire Oppose Measure 64
fighters can opt out of political and charitable contributions by
.filling out a simple form.Measure 64 takes away our right As community advocates,charities,and labor organizations
to make our own decisions about where our money dedicated to protecting the voices of all Oregonians,we
goes. - oppose Measure 64.
Help us keep fighting for the safety of all Oregonians. _ UNFAIR UNCLEAR UNNECESSARY
Vote NO on Measure 64 Please join us.Vote No on Measure 64.
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
United Way Mid-Willamette Valley
(This information furnished by Kelly Bach,Oregon State Fire Fighters Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Council.) - Oregon PTA
This space purchased for 55001n accordance with ORS 251.255.. Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and People with Disabilities
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Community Health Charities of Oregon
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Carpenters Local 247
any statement made in the argument. Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
National Association of Letter Carriers Local 82
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Multnomah County Democrats
Oregon Food Bank Opposes Measure 64 League of Women Voters of Oregon
Oregon AFL-CIO
"I can't afford fruits and vegetables anymore." Working America,Community Affiliate of the AFL-CIO
"Without this food bank we would go weeks without Northwest Oregon Labor Council,AFL-CIO
food.Often,we do anyway." - Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans -
Community Providers Association of Oregon
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These are some of the voices we hear from Oregonians
Tax fairness Oregon•Oregon Consumer League
struggling,every day,to make ends meet.Last year,more than
200,000 people ate from an emergency food box distributed Northwest Workers'Justice Project
Ore
through the Oregon Food Bank Network every month.More Oregon State Building&Construction Trades Council
than 72,000 of these recipients were children.Oregon Food Community Action Resources Council Oregon
Bank relies on the food and cash donations of caring Oregon Natural Resources Council ACTION
Oregonians to su000 these efforts. Basic Rights Oregon•Oregon Action
rt
Governor Ted Kulongoski
Measure 64 will hurt families and children. Brad Avakian,Labor Commissioner
Measure 64 uses loose and flawed definitions which would Dan Gardner,Former Labor Commissioner
inhibit our ability tp serve families and children who are The Oregon Education Association
hungry.Oregon Food Bank works hard to educate our elected Oregon Councilof Police Associations
i
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon
Oregon Nurses Association
Rural Organizing Project-Recycling Advocates
Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children
Oregon State Police Officers Association
Eugene-Springfield Solidarity Network/JobsWith Justice -
PSU Chapter-American Association of University Professors
AFSCME Council 75
Muscular Dystrophy Association .
Black United Fund of Oregon,Inc.
United Seniors of Oregon•Save Oregon Seniors -
OregonSchoolEmployeesAssociation
Working Families Party of Oregon
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon
SEIU Oregon State Council
SEIU Local 49•SEIU Local 503 -
Community Alliance of Tenants•Oregon Humane Society
Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers.
Pacific Green Party
ACLU of Oregon
American Federation of Teachers-Oregon -
Association of Oregon Corrections Employees
Portland Jobs with Justice•PCUN
ONE Voice for Child Care•Elders in Action Commission
Human.Services Coalition of Oregon
www.NODn Measure64com
(This information furnished by Graham Trainor,No on Measure 64.)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing ofthisargument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument.
Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election,November 4,2008.
Resuk of°yes"volts Summary -
"Yes".vote changes general election nomination processes Currently,major parties nominate candidates to general.
for most partisan off ices;all candidates run in single primary; -election through parry primaries;minor parties,independents
top two primary candidates compete in general election. nominate candidates directly to general election Multiple
candidates for office may appear on general election ballot.
Measure changes those nomination processes for most parti-
Result of"no"vote san offices,including United States Senator;Congressional
Representative;Governor;Secretary of State;State Treasurer;
'Wo vote retains the current party primary election system, Attorney General;State Senator;State Representative;any
retains procedures for the nomination of minor political party state,county,city,district office that is not nonpartisan/for - -
andindependentcandidatestothegeneralelection. which law authorizes political party nominations to general
election.Primary ballots contain all prospective candidates;
elector may vote for candidate regardless of elector's,candi-
- date's party affiliation.Onlytop two candidates in primary
compete in general election.Primary,general election ballots
must contain candidates'parry registration,endorsements.
Eligible person,regardless of party affiliation,may fill vacancy.
Other provisions.
Estimate of financial,impact
The measure requires one-time spending by both state and
local government of approximately$100,000 total for computer
programming changes.
The measure requires approximately$100,000 every two years
in additional state governmerit spending for the primary
election voter's pamphlet.
" The measure requires approximately$227,000 every two years
in additional local government spending for primary ballot
printing and postage. - -
The measure does not affect the amount of funds collected for
state or local government.
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the replacement nominee.The chief elections officer
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AN ACT each appropriate county clerk.
Relating to elections;creating new provisions;amending SECTION 6.Filing and nominating petition process
ORS 188.120,254,056 and 254.115;and repealing for voter choice office.Except with respect to the
ORS 254.025 and 254.365. particular matters as to which this Act provides
The people,exercising their legislative authority under otherwise,all provisions of state law that apply to the
Article IV Section 2 of the Oregon Constitution,find filing and nomination processes of candidates for
as follows: nonpartisan offices,also apply to voter choice offices.
All Oregon voters should have the full and equal ability,at SECTION 7.Sections 8 to 10 of this 2008 Act are
every election,to choose those whom they believe are best added to and made a part of ORS chapter 254.
suited to govern them. SECTION 8.Definitions.As used in this chapter,
Competitive and open elections that encourage thoughtful "voter choice office"means the office of United States
debate and maximum participation are healthy for democracy Senator,Representative in Congress,Governor,.
and strengthen citizens'trust in their government. Secretary of State,State Treasurer,Attorney General,'
state Senator or state Representative or any state)
Citizens should be able to register and affiliate with any legal county,city or district off ice that is not:
political party,or none at all,according to their beliefs and ry)AnonpaKisan office;or
without any coercion or diminishment of their rig hts as voters.
Political parties should be able to endorse and support any (2)An office for which nominations to the general
qualified candidate,or none at all,according to the beliefs and election by political parties are expressly authorized by
choices of their members and without any compulsion or law.
diminishment of their rights through operations of law; SECTION 9.EEEartion ballots for voter choice off ices
A primary election process that advances the two candidates (1)This section is intended to give Oregon voters
receiving the most votes to the general election ballot,and access to information in the public record about candi..
that allows every qualified voterto vote on which candidate to dates for voter choice offices and the political parties
advance,helps to ensure the election of officials supported that endorse them,without infringing on the rights of
by a majority of the electorate,thereby promoting citizen political parties and their members to organize and
confidence in theicgovernment. associate.
And therefore enact the following law: (2)For a voter choice office in a primary election,the
SECTION 7,Sections 2 t 21 of this 2008 Act may be county clerk.shall print on the ballot: -
referred to and cited as the Open Primary Act of 2008. (a)If the candidate is registered as affiliated with a
political party as of the 70th day before the date of the
SECTION 2.Sections 3 to 6 of this 2008 Act are added primary election,then following the name of the candi-
to and made a part of ORS chapter 249. date the statement"Registration: _ (name -
' SECTION 3.Statement of intent.The intent of the of political party);or
Open Primary Act of 2008 is to create a fully open IN If the candidate is not registered as affiliated
primary system,applicable to all voter choice offices, with a political party as of the 70th day before the date
through which Oregon electors may select two finalist. of the primary election,then following the name of
candidates to appear on the general election ballot the candidate either the statement"Registration:not a.
regardless of the political party affiliation,or lack of member of a party"or,if the candidate chooses,no
party affiliation,of the elector or candidate. statement at all concerning the candidate's party '
SECTION 4.Definitions.As used in this chapter, registration status;and
"voter choice office"means the office of United States (c).At least once on each ballot that contains a voter =
Senator,Representative in Congress,Governor, choice office,the statement:"A candidate's political
Secretary of State,State Treasurer,Attorney General, party registration shown on this ballot for voter choice
state Senator or state Representative;or any other offices is the candidate's own party registration status
state,county,city or district office that is not: as of 70 days prior to the election.It does not imply the
(1)A nonpartisan office;or endorsement of the political party identified;"and
(2)An office for which nominations to the general (d)the name of each major or minor political party(if
election by political parties are expressly authorized by any)that has officially endorsed that candidate for
law. voter choice office,with any such list preceded by the
phrase,"Endorsed by:".The clerk shall print only such
SECTION 5.Particular Provisions for Voter Choice endorsements as have been received,and accepted by
Offices. - the candidate,through notification to the filing officer
(1)Too two candidates nominated Except as provided no later than the 61 at day before the day of the election.
in a home rule charter and subsection(2)of this section,. (3)For a voter choice office in a general election,the
for voter choice offices,the two candidates receiving county clerk shall print on the ballot:
the highest number of votes at the primary election
shall be nominated to the general election. (a)If the candidate is registered as affiliated with a
political party as of the 70th day before the data of the
(2)MAcencies between Primary and General Elections primary election,then following the name of the
If at least three candidates stood for nomination in the candidate the statement.-Registration:
primary election,then if a vacancy occurs in a nomina- (name of political party);or
tion to a voter choice office after the primary election - W If the candidate is not registered as affiliated with
and before the 61 s[day before the general election,the a political party as of the 70th day before the date of the
.qualified candidate who received the next highest primary election,then following the name of the candi-
number of votes at the primary election,if any,shall be date either the statement-Registration:.not a member
of a party"or,if the candidate chooses,no statement at voter choice offices generally,except that the Secretary
all concerning the candidate's party registration status; of.State may accept nominating petitions,declarations
and of candidacy,and endorsements according to a sched-
ule for filing set by the secretary,and except that,in the
(c)At least once on each ballot that contains a voter case of a special election held under subsection(1)of
choice office,the statement:"A candidates political this section,the ballot shall include the names of all
party registration shown on this ballot for voter choice qualified candidates who have filed declarations of
offices is the candidate's own party registration status candidacy or nominating petitions. .
as of 70 days prior to the election.It does not imply the SECTION 13.Section 14 of this 2008 Act is added to
endorsement of the political party identified.- and made a part of ORS chapter 236.
(4)For a voter choice office in a general election,the
county clerk shall print on the ballot following the name SECTION 14. a in voter choice offices
of the candidate and any information required by sec- (1)As used in this section,"voter choice office'has the
tion 3 above,the name of each major or minor political meaning given that term in section 4 of this 2008 Act.
party(if any)that has officially endorsed that candidate (2)Notwithstanding ORS 171.051,171.060,171.068,
for voter choice office,with any such list preceded by 236.100,236.215 and 236.217,whenever a vacancy
the phrase."Endorsed by:-.The clerk shall print only exists in any voter choice office in this state and is to be
such endorsements as have been received,and filled by appointment,a person who is otherwise eligi-
accepted by the candidate,through notification to the ble may be appointed to fill the vacancy regardless of
filing officer no later than the 61st day before the day of the person's affiliation or lack of affiliation with a politi-
the election. cal party,and whenever a vacancy exists in any voter
(5)The term"political party"as used in this section choice office in this state and is to be filled by election,
shall mean a party qualified as a major or minor political the election procedures for voter choice offices shall be
party in this state under ORS Chapter 248 followed.
16)The Secretary of State may adopt rules to imple- SECTION 15.Section 16 of this 2008 Act is added to
ment this section. and made a part of ORS 171.051 to 171.064.- 1 -
SECTION 10.Election Process for voter choice office. SECTION 16.State legislative vacancies.In the case.
Except with respect to the particular matters as to of a vacancy in the office of state Senator or state
which this Act provides otherwise,all provisions of Representative that is to be filled by an appointing
state law that apply to elections and ballots for nonpar- authority as provided in ORS 171.057,the following
tisan offices,also apply to voter choice offices. apply:
SECTION 11.Severabiliri.Section 9 of this Act,and (1)The person appointed is not required to be a
each of its subsections,is severable from the balance member of the same political party.
of this Act.If this Act.is ruled unconstitutional as a (2)An otherwise eligible person may be appointed to
consequence of the provisions of section 9(or any fill the vacancy regardless of the person's affiliation or
subsection of section 9)then the offending subsection lack of affiliation with a political party.
or subsections of section 9 causing such eff ect shall be
stricken from this Act,and all remaining subsections (3)Candidates for the remaining two years of the
and sections shall remain in effect. term of office of a state Senator under ORS 171.051 (4)
shall be nominated as provided for that office in ORS
SECTION 12 Federal legislative vacancies. chapter 249,.except that the Secretary of State shall ..
ORS 188.120 is amended to read: accept declarations of candidacy and nominating
188.120.(1)If a vacancy in election or office of petitions according to a schedule for filing set by the
Representative in Congress or United States Senator occurs secretary,but in any case not later than the 62nd day
before the 61 st day before the general election,the Governor before the first general election.
Shall call a special election to fill that vacancy.If vacancy in (4)ORS 171.06017)does not apply to the
election or office of United States Senator occurs after the appointment.
62nd day before the general election but on or before the
general election,and if the term of that office is not regularly (51 The procedure described in ORS 177.060121 for a
filled at that election,the Governor shall call a special election vacancy in the office of state Senator or state
to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable after the general Representative the appointment
with a major political
election. party app p _
(2)If a special,election to fill the vacancy in election or office SECTION 17.Date and ouraose of general election
of Representative in Congress or United States Senator is and primaty election.ORS 254.056 is amended to read:
called before the 80th day after the vacancy occurs,(each major 254.056.(11 The general election shall be held on the first
political party shall select its nominee for the office and certify Tuesday after the fi rst Mon day i n Novembe r of each even-
the name of the nominee to the Secretary of State.The nu mbered year.Except as provided in ORS 254.650,at the
Secretary of State shall place the name of the nominee on the general election officers of the state and subdivisions of the
ballot]nominations to the election shall take the form of state,members of Congress and electars of President and
a declaration of candidacy or nominating petition, Vice President of the United States as are to be elected in that
which may be filed by any otherwise eligible elector. year shall be elected.
(3)If a special election to fill the vacancy in election or office . (2)The primary election shall be held on the third Tuesday in
of Representative in Congress or United States Senator is May of each even-numbered year.Atthe primary election
called after the 79th day after the vacancy occurs,a special (precinct committeepersons shall be elected and majorpoliti-
primary election shall be conducted by the Secretary of State cal partycandidates shall be nominated for offices to be filled
for the purpose of nominating candidates[a candidate of each at the general all
held in that year]:
the vacancy.political party)to the special election called to fill (a)Nonpartisan candidates shall be nominated or
she vacancy.
(4)Special elections and special primary elections elected by all electors,as described in ORS chapter 249;
conducted under this section shall be as provided for
(b)Voter choice office candidates shall be nominated election may nominate candidates only for an off ice for
by all electors,as described in ORS Chapter 249,for which nominatione to the general election by political
offices to be filled at the general election held in that parties are expressly authorized by law.
year;and I _
SECTION 21.Term in office of Precinct
Id)In a presidential election year,delegates to nomi- Committeepereons Notwithstanding anything in
stating conventions for the offices of President and ORS 248.015,the term in office of Precinct
Vice President of the United States shall be selected as Committeepersons elected under ORS Chapter 248.015
prdvided in ORS Chapters 248 and-249,and precinct shalt be four years,and shall expire on the 24th day
committeepersons shall be elected by members of after the date,of the primary election held in a presiden-
major political parties. tial election year at which they were last elected. .
Is)Notwithstanding subsection(d)hereof,and SECTION 22.Reptals,ORS 254.025 and 254.365 are
ORS 248.015(1)and ORS 248.015(5)if the number of repealed.
filed candidates for precinct committee is equal to or
less than the number of positions to be filled at a SECTION 23,Captions.The section captions used in
Printery election,no election shall be held,and all filed this 2008 Act are provided only for the convenience
candidates shall be issued a certificate of election of the reader and do not become part of the statutory
under ORS 248.023. law of this state or express any legislative intent in the
enactment of this 2008 Act.
SECTION 18.Official primary election ballot
ORS 254.115 is amended to read: SECTION 24,Effect.Sections 1 to 11,13 to 16,19, -
and 20 of this 2008 Act,the amendments to
254.115.(1)The official prima ry election ballot or ballot label ORS 188.120,254.056 and 254.115 by sections 12,17
shall be styled"[Officio/1 Primary Election(Nominatingl Ballot" and 18 of this 2008 Act and the repeal of ORS 254.025
Vorthe Party."]and shall state: and 254.365 by section 22 of this 2008 Act:
(a)The name of the cou my for which it is intended. (1)Apply only to appointments and elections to
(b)The date of the,primary election. public office occurring on or after the effective.date of
this 2008,Act;
(c)The names of a l l candidates for nomination or election (2)
at the primary election to nonpartisan,voter choice,or Apply to a certificate of nomination,nominating
other office whose nominating petitions or declarations of petition or declaration of candidacy filed before the
candidacy have been made and filed,and who have not died, effective date of this 2008 Act for an election to a voter
withdrawn or become disqualified. choice office to be conducted on or after the effective
date of this 2008 Act;
I(d)The names o£candidates for election as precinct com- (3)Apply only to vacancies occurring during terms in
mitteeperson.] g g
office where the person originally elected to the term in
[(e)The names of candidates for the party nomination for office during which the vacancy occurred was elected
President of the United States who qualified for the ballot for that term after the effective date of this 2008 Act
- under ORS249.078.1 and
(dl The number,ballot title and financial estimates (3)Are not intended to require a change in tit le
under ORS 250.125 of any measure. composition of any committee or commission
(e)In a presidential election year,the names of candi- described in ORS 137.658,244.250 or 442.035.
dates for the political party nomination for President of Note:Boldfaced type indicates new language;[brackets and
the United States who qualified for the ballot under italic]type indicates deletions or comments.
ORS 249.078,and the names of candidates for election
as precinct committeeperson,if required.Only votes -
cast by members of the applicable political party shall
be tallied and published for any such contest.
(2)If the election is conducted-at pol l ing places as provided
in this chapter,any ballot to be issued at a polling place shall
a lso state the nu m bar or name of the precinct for which it is
intended. -
1131 The primary election ballot may include anycity,county
or nonpartisan office or the number,ballot title and financial -
estimates under ORS 250.125 of any measure.] - -
((4/1(3)The ballot[shainmay not contain the name of any
person other than those referred to in[subsections(1)and(3)1
subsection(1)of this section.The name of each candidate for
whom a nominating petition or declaration of candidacy has
been filed shat)be printed on the ballot in but one place.In the
event that two or more candidates for the same nomination or -
office have the sameorsimilarsurnames,the location of their
Places of residence shall be printed opposite their names to -
distinguish one fro manother
°SECTION 19.Sections 20 and 21 of this 2008 Act are -
added to and made a part of ORS chapter 248. '
SECTION 20.Political party nominations
Notwithstanding ORS 248.006,248.007 and 248.008,at -
the primary election a political party otherwise author-
ized by law to nominate candidates through primary '
FFF�S
Measure 65 would change Oregon's elections system for:
United States Senator,Representative in Congress,Governor,
Secretary of State,State Treasurer,Attorney General,state - -
Senator,state Representative,and for any other state,county,
city,or district off ice,except for nonpartisan offices or offices
for which current law expressly authorizes nominations by
political parties.
Rather than an election in which certain parties and voters
choose partynomineesforthe November general election, -
the May primary would become a single contest among all
candidates,regardless of party or independent status,in which -
all,voters,regardless of party or independent status,may vote.
The November election would become a run-off between the
top two fin!she rs from the May election,regardless of their
parry or independent status.The new primary would become
the only means for candidates to reach the general election
ballot.Parties and nonaffiliated voters would no longer be able .
to nominate candidates to the general election ballot by other
means.
Under Measure 65,the primary election would be open to - -
alleligiblecandidates.All run together on the same primary
ballot.All voters would receive that ballot,and may vote for -
anyonecandidateperoffice.Only the top two vote getters
from the primary would appear on the general election ballot. -
ThetwocandidateswhoadvancetotheNovembergeneral
election might be from the same political party,different
parties,or no party at all.
Measure 65 requires that the ballot identifythe political
party that candidates have selected on theirvoter registration.
For candidates not affiliated with a party,the ballot would state
either"Registration:not a member of a party"or be silent,as - -
thecandidatechooses.The ballot would also state that parry
registration does not imply party endorsement -
Measure 65 requires thatthe ballot list any endorsements by
a major or minor political parry that have been accepted by the -
candidate.Candidates may be endorsed by more than one
party,and parties may endorse more than one candidate.
Endorsements may change between the primary and general
election.
Under current law,candidates are nominated to the
November general election ballot in several ways.Major politi-
cal parties choose their nominees in the primary elections.
These elections are open onlyto voters and candidates regis-
tered in that party.Major parties may allow nonaffiliated voters
to participate in the primary.Historically,sometimes they have, -
and sometimes they have not
Under current law,minor political parties choose their
nominees not in primary elections,but according to party rules
approved by the Secretary of State.Candidates not affiliated
with any party qualify forthe general election ballot by gather-
ing signatures or holding a convention.Under current law,
nominees of major and minor political parties,and nonaffili-
ated candidates nominated independent of the parties,all
appear on the general election ballot.
Measure 65 has provisions that would substitute the next
finisher if a primary election qualifier drops out of the general
election and provides for filling vacancies in office,regardless
of party or independent status.
Committee Members: Appointed by:
Bill Campbell Chief Petitioners
Phil Keisling Chief Petitioners '..
Jeston Black Secretary of State l
® Roy Pulvers Secretary of State
Wendy Willis Members ofthe Committee
(This committee was appointed to provide an impartial explanation of
the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251215.) j
' 1
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 65 so voters can choose the
Measure*651s a"Trojan Horse" best candidate,regardless of Party affiliation,
ut you should vote forit anwuav Right now in our closed primary system,Oregonians can't
cross party lines.An Open Primary would change that so every
Bylaw,voters i n Oregon bra segregated by parry affiliation. voter can vote for the person they th i nk is best suited for the
Republicans and Democrats are subsidized while restrictions job,regardless of party registration.
are imposed on anyone else who attempts to participate as a We know this change will bring bettersolutions for Oregon.
voter orcandidate.There's no legitimate reason forthis
segregation,but partisans control the legislature,and they That's why two former Governors.are coming together
wrote the rules. again today-a Republican and a Democrat-to urge a
Partisan elections should be abolished,which is exactly what YES vote on Measure 65.It's not about partisanship;it's
sponsors of this measure claim they're doing.Unfortunately- about the best ideas and the best solutions for Oregon.
it's just not t rue.if you read past the nonbinding preamble and
scrutinize the actual statutory changes in this measure,the Measure 65 supports Oregon's legacy of innovative solutions
statutes defining partisan elections are not repealed.Instead,a and pioneering spirit.We area state founded by independent- ,
new"voter choice office"is created. minded leaders who dared to be the first to swim against the
tide.
Read carefully: That's why over 100,000 Oregonians from across the
SECTION 4.Definitions.As used in this chapter,"voter state brought thisrneasure to the ballot.
Choice office-means the office of United States In changing the way we elect our leaders,Measure 65
Senator,Representative in Congress,Governor, will allow Oregonians to elect the best.
Secretary of State,State Treasurer,Attorney General,
state Senator or state Representative;or any other Please join us in voting YES on Measure 65.
state,county,city or district office that is not: Former Governor John Kftzhaber-Democrat
11)A nonpartisan office;or - - Former Governor Victor Atiyeh-Republican
(2)An office for which nominations to the general
election by political parties are expressly authorized by (This information furnished by Former Governor John Kitzhaber,
law. Democrat Former Governor Vic Atiyeh,Republican.)
The 1852 subsection above(2i is odd-since partisan This apace purchased for 5500 in accordance with OR5251.255.
The printing of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by
elections are abolished.This subsection is called a"hook".It the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
allows the legislature to-gut-this initiative by-expressly any statement made in the argument.
a uthorizing"partisan offices.That's why the partisan election
statutes weren't repealed.Note that neither su bisection is
necessary.Each"voter choice"office could have been listed.
Nonetheless,this is still a referendum on partisan elections.
So I'm voting for it,and you should too.Just don't believe the - Women from across Oregon -
story about partisan elections being abolished. - -Democrats,Republicans and Independents-
' The only way to permanently guarantee fair and open urge a YES.vote on Measure 65.
elections is to reverse the court rulings that upheld partisan We are women from across the state who work every day to
elections in the first place.To do this,the Oregon Constitution support our families,our schools and our communities.One
should be amended to allow referendums on judicial rulings. of the most important decisions we all make-whether in
We can't rely on judges to protect are elections because Prineville,Jacksonville,Enterprise,Portland,Aloha or
partisans control the courts too. elsewhere across the state-is to elect leaders who best
wwwAt ekeel.org represent our state and local interests.
Vet today in Oregon,over 400,000-almost 25%--of registered
!This information furriishedby Pau/Damian Wells.! voters are excluded from participating in the partisan
This apace purchased for$5 in sceordsnce with ORS 251.255. primaries.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endotsementby
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of • Measure 65 would give hp right to vote in the
anystatement made in the argument partisan primaries to ALL registered voters
mriuding Independents-not lust Democrats or
Republicans
LVe believe everyone deserves an Pqual chance to vote
Former Governors John Klublib r(Demo(Democrat) V' a ' I TTTff�'s whywewant every Or eon voterto VOTE YES on
(Reoubllcan)both agree. MEASURE 85
Measure 65 will encourage more independent-minded Measure 65 would change Oregon's nomination process for
candidates to run for public office. _ most offices so all candidates run in a single primary election,
We are two former Oregon Governors who represent different in which everyone could vote.Voters would know which
Political parties but share a common belief:whether it is political party a candidate is in and which party endorses each
building consensus around our land use system or addressing candidate,buttheycould vote for the best candidate,
our health care crisis,getting the best solutions for Oregon regardless of their party registration.The top two finishers
requires independent thinking and engaging all Oregonians would compete in the general election. _
regardless of party affiliation. • Measure 65 allows any voter to choose the best
We need more independent-minded Oregonians to run for candidate regardless of party affiliation._
office-leaders willing to build consensus,regardless of party . We deserve to vote for the candidate who will protect our
line.The Ooen Primary will support the election of families,build healthy communities,and help make Oregon a
independent-minded candidates. great place to live.Butwe must be given the opportunitvto
elveglitaordlidate who best represents our views and
supports our issues.regardless of party lines,.
Allow all registered voters to vote in primaries.
Choose the best candidate,regardless of party. We are the 100,000 Oregon voters
Vote YES on Measure 65. , who brought Measure 65 to the ballot.
Diane Snyder,Enterprise,Oregon,Republican We believe all voters should be treated equally
Diane Christopher,Jacksonville,Oregon,Democrat in every election.
Leann Gallien,Aloha,Oregon,Independent - TOGETHER we believe that everyone not must Democrats
and Republicans deservesthe rightto votefor
Alissa Keny-Guyer,Portland,Oregon;Democrat all off ices inthe primary,
Linda Sheik,Prineville,Oregon,Republican - MEASURE 65 is about people,not parties!
(This information furnished by Diane Snyder,Enterprise,Oregon, We are the proud supporters of the ONLY measure on the
Republican.! - - November2008 ballot that is truly a citizens'initiative because
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. it was broua ht to the ballot by Oregonians like vod NOTby
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by electeds,special interest groups or people who make a career I
the state of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of out of putting initiatives on the ballot. -
anystatementmadeintheargument. -
JOIN US IN VOTING YES ON MEASURE 651
_ Lori Callister
Former Oreaon eleetion officials Phil Keisling Mara Cogswell ,
(Democratl and Norma Paulus lReoublicani uLg Lisa Amato Craig
YES vote on Measure 55 Howard Cutler
As former Secretaries of State,we've been responsible for - Theresa Mare
making sure elections workfor every single Oregonian.Our
current closed primary system does not work.It prevents many Mile Raphael
Oregonians from voting in primary election contests. - Deborah Sue Gordon -
Today in Oregon,25%of registered voters—those who
aren't Republicans or Democrats—are excluded from (This information furnished by Mara Cogswell.)
voting in partisan primaries. This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
THAT'S JUST NOT FAIR. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
CHANGE ia neededoow Measure 65willchanoe ourgeneral any statement made in the argument.
election nominating processes by opening up our pnmary
elections to all voters.
ERN M,
Measure 65 would give the right to vote in the partisan A MESSAGE FROM PAMELA ECHEVERIO,
primaries to ALL.registored voters,including REGISTERED INDEPENDENT
Independents-not just Democrats or Republicans. AND ONE OF 480,090 OREGONIANS EXCLUDED
Its important to include everyone in the political process not FROM PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS:
ival 1hpo who align themselves wit no of the two major
parties.But even those who are registered with one of the two "Running primary like private clubs,open
parties have limited choices on their primary ballot. only to those willing to sign up and toe a party line,is
corrosive to the democratic process.-
- That's why more than 100,000 Oregonians all across the -The Oregonian Editorial Board,3/25/2008
state came together to bring Measure 65 to the ballot. 9
Some people will say this measure is confusing and compli- I've been a registered Independentfor 10 years.I feel strongly
cated,but it's really a simple choice aboutthevalue of Independent voters in our two-party-
dominated system.Our votes help nudge Democrats and
Any voter,regardless of their party registration,can vote for Republicans toward solutions that make sense to all voters.
any candidate.Simply put:You can choose the best candidate But Independents can't play that important role if we aren't
regardless of party. given a vote in party primaries. ,
It's about inclusion and equality.The Open Primary allows ALL
voters to choose the best person for the job,with the top two I live in Oregon fora reason.IYsastate where people don't
vote-getters moving on to the general election,regardless of have to sacrifice their independence or feel compelled to follow
party label the crowd.It goes way back to the days of the pioneers.But our -
voting system does not reflect that same independent spirit.
It's time to open our elections to everyone. That's frustrating.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 65. t
- Idon't think it's too much to ask lobe able to vote for candi- -
(This information furnished by FormerSecretaryofState Norma Paulus, dates in EVERY election based on the issues that matter to me:
Republican,Co-petitioner,Former Secretary of State Phil Keisling, great schools,good he althcare and a safe com munity for my
Democrat Co-petitioner.) three children and grandchildren.
This space purchased for$500!n accordance with ORS 251.255. 1 don'twantto have to choose between registering as either a
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Democrat or Republ ican.It's too I miti ng and doesn't accurately
any statement made in the argument. reflect my values.
But I'm not given much of a choice.Right now,if I don't choose,
I give up the right to vote in the primary for U.S Senators,
® legislators and other important offices that make important
decisions that affect myfamily and me.
F
Oregon needs an Open Primary where everyone can vote, It's not right that over 480,000 voters like us are disenfranchised
regardless of party affiliation.Without it,our system remains in the partisan primary elections just because we aren't
stifled and limited to interests of only a few. registered as Republican or Democrat.
I know thousands of other voters feel the same way l do. We shouldn't have to renounce our independence as voters
Please join me by voting YES on Measure 65.Together, just to be a part of the democratic process. _
we can give EVERY Oregon voter a voice. Everyone deserves the right to vote for all off ices in the
Sincerely, primary,not just Democrats and Republicans.
Pamela Echeverio,Registered Independent - We are supporting Measure 65 for three important
reasons:
(This information furnished by Pamela Echeverio,Registered • Measure 65 would send the same ballot t0 every
IndependenU - - registered Oregon voter,so all voters could vote for
Thie space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257.255. the best candidate,regardless of party registration.
The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of • Measure 65 would allow ALL voters,including
any statement made in the argument independents,the right to vote for EVERY office in
SOWNWEEM the primaries.
• Measure 65 would create a fair and inclusive voting
DOCTORS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS SUPPORT process.
AN OPEN PRIMARY FOR OREGON Some speculate about the"what ifs"surrounding.an Open
Primary system,but the real ity is simple:It's a fundamental
to our profession,we are on Oregon's healthcare frontlines. issue about fairness and democracy.
Every day we witness the resu Its of our health care policies and
know that the well-being of our fellow Oregonians very much An overwhelming majority of Oregonians wants an Open
depends on the policy decisions our political leaders make. Primary system because it's the right thing to do.
We strongly support pragmatic leaders who demonstrate - DiitJght thing for ALL voters VOTE YES ON
broad accountability to ALL voters,not just the narrow MEASURE65.
interests of a few.When it comes to decisions regarding Jon Ediger,Nonaffiliated,Washington County
prescription drugs,healthcare costs,public health concerns
and mental health care,we need thoughtful,innovative, Sal Peralta,Independent,Yamhill County
independent-minded leaders.That's whvwe are ioininy -
together to support Meas re 65. Ken Wick,Independent,Wallowa County
Measure 65 gives every registered voter in Oregon full and /This information furnished by Ken Wick,.Independent,Wallowa
equal ability,.in every election,to vote forthe candidate they County.)
believe is best qualified forthe job,regardless of party This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
registration. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
An Open Primary would encourage more independent- anystaiementmade in the argument.
minded candidates to run for office,which means a
bigger pool of qualified leaders.
Join us in voting"YES"on Measure 65
- Tomaaz M.Beer,M.D.,Oncologist GET THE TRUTH. - I.
TOP MYTHS ABOUT MEASURE 65 and Open Primaries
Knute Buehler,M.D.,Orthopedic Surgeon
Myth:"This may damagethe two-party system."
Mark Garzotto;M.D.,Urologic Surgeon
FACT:Political parties play an important role.
Julie Kim,M.D.,Gastroenterologist Measure 65 preserves their ability to tell voters,on the
Laurie Lockert,Licensed Professional Counselor - ballot,whom they favor.It expands minor parties'.
access to the ballot.And it preserves candidates'ability
Daniel Root,M.D.,Sleep Medicine to tell voters their party alignment.Measure 65 makes
Kathleen M.Roy,Licensed Clinical Social Worker the party system more robust.
Christopher W.Ryan,M.D.,Medical Oncologist Myth:"Voters should just choose a party.It's the way things
have always worked.",
(This information furnished by Knute Buehler,M.D.,Orthopedic FACT:Everyone deserves the right to vote in the
Surgeon.) primary.Why should people j
have to join any YPolitical
This apace purchased for tdoe in accordance with ORS 257.255. party to be able to vote or runt
The printing of this argument does notconstitufe an endorsement b y
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Right now nearly half a million Oregonians must
anystatement made in the argument. _ renounce their independence or their party if they want
to vote in the primary for many important state offices.
That's not fair.Measure 65 changes that by treating all
voters equally in every election.
We are registered voters,but as independents we are
not allowed to vote for many offices in the primaries. Myth:—This is a solution for a problem that doesn't exist."
We know the candidates,we're knowledgeable about the FACT:Right now,25%of Oregon's registered voters
issues,pay taxes,and yet don't have a voice for important -don't receive a ballot for party primary elections.Their
offices in the primaries.That's not right. tax dollars fund an election in which they do not get to
z �> - vote.That's aproblem.
.. l . ..
Solve the problem.Give everyone the right to vote in the primary.It's just fair. Merrill A."Tony"McPeak wants you to VOTE YES on
Myth:"This reduces choice,because minor parties don't get Measure 65 so all voters can choose the best candidate,
access to the November ballot." regardless of party affiliation.
FACT:Measure 65 increases choice and increases As a former Republican and Independent,now Democrat,I
access throughout the election system.For the first know what it's like to be on all sides of the party line.
time,minor parties and nonaffiliated candidates and After seei ng elections th ro ughthe lens of these three parties,
voters run in and vote in the primary:increased access. I know an Open Primary is the right choice for Oregon.
Everyone can vote for the best from all candidates who
seek the office:increased access. . Measure 65 is about choosing the right candidate.
That allows the November election to be a true top-two NOT choosing the right party.
runoff.The winner will have the support of-and be
responsible to--a majority of the voters. My voting history is no secret.When 1 was a Republican,I bet
on Republican candidates to decide what's best for my state
Oregon has had minority government for too Jong.Let's and my country.I continued to support Republican candidates
try majority rule for a change. until l realized that their policies no longer upheld my values. '
(This information furnished by Karen Whitman,Vote Yes on 65,Make Now,as a registered Republican turned registered Democrat,
Every Voter Count Committee.) I know how valuabIa it is to have therflexiIn ility to cross party
This space purchased for$600 in accordance with ORS 251-255. lines.I support 0.easu re 65 beta use an Open Primary would
The printing of this argumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by allow voters to back candidates that support their values,not
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of ju_ttheir registered party. .,
anystatement made in the argument In thecurrent system,to gets ballotthat lists the candidate that
best support my idea Is,I have to register with that cand idate's
party.if I'm not registered with one of the two major parties,
- - - like morethan 480,000 othervoters in Oregon,l cannot even
Elected leaders from around the state participate in party primaries. -
-Democrats,Republicans and Independents— Measure 65 would give the right to vote in the partisan -
agree the Open Prima ryis the RIGHT choice for Oregon. primaries to ALL registered voters,including Independents-
not j ust Democrats or Republicans.
As former a nd cu rrent elected leaders,we want to know we are for cNinge is NOW Measure65will chance ourupo-
being elected through afair and democratic election process. erale
But 25%of Oregon's registered voters--over 480,000 people-- elections tg no oters,nporocesses bvooeninguoour nn.
don't receive a ballot for partisan primary elections.In the
elections to all voters repardles�of their party registration.
primary elections for offices elected that way,those 480,000 - VOTE YES ON MEASURE 65
people don't have a voice and they don't have a vote.That's not Morrill A "Tony"McPeak
fair.
Measure 65.changes that by treating all voters equally in every .(This information furnished by Merrill A."Tony"McPeak.)
election.It also ensures everyone can always vote for the This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
person they think is-best qualified for the job,regardless of The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
party registration. the State of Oregon,nordoes theaters warrant the accuracyortruth of
We support Measure 65 because every primary election
any statement made in the argument. -
VOTER-not just Democrats and Republicans-class was the I I I .I --
rightto vote for all state offices.
An Open Primary simplifies the voting process bysendingthe - BUSINESS LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE
same ballot to everyone,regardless of party affiliation.When URGE"YES"ON MEASURE 65
we speak and make decisions on behalf of Oregonians,we
want to represent ALL Oregonians. We support Measure 65 because it will:
Measure 65 is a fundamental issue about • Create a fair and inclusive voting process for
fairness and democracy. Oregon.
JOIN US IN VOTING YES ON MEASURE 65. • Help elect more independent-minded,qualified
leaders that have broad accountability to ALL
State Representative Vicki Berger voters.
Former Speaker of the Oregon House of Measure 65 will change Oregon's nomination process for
Representatives Lyhn Lundquist most offices so all candidates run in a single primary election,
Gussie MCRObert,Gresham mayor, in which ALL registered voters could participate-not just -
1989-1999,Democrat - .Republicans and Democrats.Voters would know which politi-
cal parry a candidate is in and which party endorses each
State Senator Rick Motsger candidate,but they could vote for the best candidate,regard-
State Senator Frank Morse less of their party registration.The top two finishers would
compete in the general election.The result is an open primary
former Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey system thattreats all voters equally.
(This information furnished by Karen Whitman,Vote Yes on 65,Make Please join us in voting YES! -
Every Voter Count Committee.) "It's a campaign Oregonians should support.
This space purchased for$500.in accordance with ORS 251.255. The state's current system is seriously flawed-"
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by —The Oregonian Editorial Board,3/25/2008
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument. __
Joshua D.Blank,Technology,Portland Now,that's more Oregon's style..
Steve Buhaly,Technology,Hillsboro As fellow independent-minded Oregonians,we're asking you
Bill Campbell,Law and Finance,Portland _ to help restore Oregon's independent spirit.
Justin Delaney,Insurance,Portland We're asking you to vote YES ON MEASURE 65. -
Mark Ganz,Healthcare,Portland Jack and Jan McGowan,former Co-Directors of SOLV
John D.Gray,Real Estate Development,Portland (This information furnished by Jack McGowan,former Co-Directorof
SOMJan McGowan,former Co-Director ofSOLV.I -
Michael P.H011em,Real Estate Development,Bend This space purchased fw 5500 in accordance with OR$257.255.
Brian Lessler,Real Estate Development/Construction, The printing of this argument does not constitute an endors entby
Gresham the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument.
Mary McSwain;Real Estate Development/Construction,
Gresham
- James A.Meyer,Business Investing,Portland
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H!roshiMorihara,Green Energy Production,Gresham Dear Voter,
I am one of the thousands of voters who have chosen to switch
Erie Parsons,Insurance and Financial Services,Portland parties in the past year.Why?Because when I see the
Mae Prichard,Communications,Portland opportunity to elect a good candidate,I want to do my part to
get that candidate elected.And in Oregon,in many races,the
Steven D.Pratt,Metals Manufacturing,Portland voter must belong to the same�pa rty as the candidate to cast a "
Bill Thomdike Jr.,Manufacturing,Medford primary vote that really matters for that candidate.
Benjamin R.Whiteley,Insurance,Portland I want to be able to vote for the best candidate in
every race,every time,regardless of the party
(This information furnished by Bill Campbell,Law and Finance, - of the candidate.
Portland.l And 1 don't want to have to switch parties to do so.
This apace purchased for 5500!n accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by That's why l am voting YES on Measure 65. -
the State ofOregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. Right now,Oregon's pri mary voting system requires me,and
other independent-minded voters,to reg ister with a
candidate's party if I want to have a real voice in contested
parry' primaries..
Oregon's Motto:"She Flies With Her Own Wings" When I was registered as an independent,I could not vote in
many of the primary races,l want my voice to be heard and l
In other words,we march to the tune of a different want to cast a vote for the candidate who best reflects my
drummer.And that's a good thing. values.I support open primaries so that I can choose the best
Think aboutit:the Beach Bill,Bottle Bill and Vote-by-Mail. candidate without havinglo limit myself to a single party.
All of these are visionary pieces of the Oregon experience. Measure 65 makes it easier FOR EVERYONE to vote for
Oregonians have embraced these pieces of legislation as the person they think is best suited for the job,.
statements of our unique and independent character. _ regardless of party registration.
Pragmatic,sensible politicians from both political parties VOTE YES ON MEASURE 65!
brought us these innovative answers.Measure 65 will bring
more of these citizens to the surface and help enhance Thankyou,
Oregon's independent spirit. Ashley Henry
Measure 65 will chance the Way we elect or leaders by
infusing the system with more indeo ndent-minded voters and (This information furnished by Ashley Henry.)
candidates That means even more sensible solutions for This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
Oregonians. The printing of this argument does notconstitute ab endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy ortruth of
As the former co-directors of Governor Tom McCall's organiza- any statementmade in the argument
tion,SOLV,we saw over the years how much Oregonia ns want
to be engaged.Whether it's volunteering to restore watersheds
Or registering to vote,Oregonians are passionate about their _
state:
As young voters and community leaders in Oregon,we
Governor McCall's charge to SOLV was that it refrain from urge you to vote yes on Measure 65.
endorsing or opposing any candidate or legislative bill.We Young
have personally abided by that charge too,for nearly 20 years. People are voting in higher numbers than ever before.
This year,we are supporting Measure 65 as citizens who dearly Many young voters feel disillusioned with the political process
love our Oregon. because of extreme partisanship in Salem and Washington
Right now,our system isn't giving 25%of voters chance to D.C.and a lack of independent-minded candidates running for
pliftici0ate in electino candidates in our party D rimary elections office.
unless they renounce their independence and change their We have become cynical as we watch candidates say one thing
party registration.That's not fair to many of our citizens and it's during the closed party primaries onlyto change their stance
not keeping true to the independent character of our state. during the general election. -
Measure 65 gives every voter in Oregon full and equal ability,in Measure 65would change this dynamic by opening up the
every election to vote for the candidate they believe is best Primary election to all voters,including a rapidlygrowing.
qualified for the job,regardless of parry registration. number of independents.
Measure 65 is a simple reform that makes sense to Signed:
Oregon's young voters. - Vicky Barrows,Retired Teacher,Portland
Susie Snyder,Assistant Professor,Portland
Under Measure it all party voters could vote in the primary vtef election; Skip Liebertz,Retired Superintendent,Salem
regardless of their party affiliation,and they can vote for any
candidate,regardless of the candidate's party affiliation. fnis information furnished by Vicky Barrows,Retired Teacher,
We're Oregon's future and we say Portland.)
IT'S TIME FOR AN OPEN PRIMARY: This spa"purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
• IT'S TIME to treat every voter equally. the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument
• IT'S TIME to let every voter select the candidate they
believe is the best qualified for the job,regardless of party - lid
registration.
• IT'S TIME to think outside the political parry box. Most Oregonians seem to agree that our political system is
Please join us in voting YES ON MEASURE 65- broken.Elections are far too partisan.Elected officials too often
take political positions,instead of solving real problems.
Jeremy Rogers It's not enough to chance who we elect we need to change the -
JakeOken-Berg way we run the election system. -- -
AmyGarity - Measure 65 changes the election system by allowing all
Oregon State Representative Ben Cannon Oregon voters,not just political parties and the small percent-
age of voters who participates in primary elections,to choose
Erin Hesby the top two candidates that compete in the general election.
i By itself,this won't solve education,economic and other
Jeffrey King problems facing Oregon.But it will immediately change the
Julia Kelly-Echaverlo _ political dynamics and increase the probability that solutions
will be adopted.
Ryland Kelly.
- When we have parry primaries,candidates start by appealing.
Paige Heston only to those who actually vote in their party's closed primary. .
Patrick Firth Party primary elections tend to be dominated by party activists,
special interests and single-issue voters.Regular citizens are
Matt Peterson - put off and usually have a low turnout.As a result,the current
closed primary system tends to pick candidates at opposite
(This information furnished byJeremy Rogers) ends of the political spectrum.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORSr 255. And then,because the November ballot is more gfafree for
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State ofOregon,no do as the state warrant theaccuracyortruth of all than a runoff,we often wind upwith a winner who only gets
T eSI tementmade in the argument a minority of the vote.In fact,in Oregon you can take office
without ever getting a majority of the vote.
Well,government by the minority turns out tobe a bad idea.
It leads to excessive partisanship,political posturing and
Leaders in education say YES,ON MEASURE 85 legislative logjams.
and YES To Open.Primaries.
By establishing one common primary open to all voters,
As educators,we believe in the bower of independent thinking Measure 65 pushes candidates towa rds the middle ground
and creative solutions that effectively respond to societal where solutions are found.It should increase the number of
changes.Why should our political system be an exception? reasonable,independent-minded candidates who run for
An Open Primary system will encourage more _ office.And most important,it's much fairer to independent
independent-minded candidates to run for office, voters who now can't even participate in the current parry
creating a climate for solving problems. primary system.
An Open Primary will allow every registered voter in Oregon to Vote Yes on Measure 65.
have the ability,in every election,to vote for the candidate . Brett Wilcox
they believe is best qualified for the job,regardless of party '
registration.As educators,we believe this will encourage (This information furnished by Brett Wilcox.)
candidates to speak to a wider audience of voters,and address Thisspacepurchasedfor$600in atcordancewith ORS 251-255.
a broader list of issues. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Measure 65 is an important step toward finding creative any statement made in the argument.
solutions to statewide issues. _
As cu rrent and former educators,we work everyday to r - P �.,tr ,,=1° ,. �',pt3 � s' t�"'
maintain Oregon's place as a state of innovation.From the �'-' •'r"'�^'t'r '
bottle bill to land use t0 technology,Oregon is a place where Oregon business groups strongly support Measure 651
good ideas begin.We support this in our classrooms and
expect it in our staterooms.Innovation is good for Oregon's Oregon Business Association,Associated Oregon Industries
economy and Oregon's citizens.This is why we are urging you and Oregon Business Council
companies,anies,ilargea business small,
to vote YES on MEASURE 65.- organizations that represent companies,.large and small,
across Oregon
SUPPORT INNOVATION&
INDEPENDENT-MINDED LEADERSHIP: Measure 65 will give everyone a voice and a vote in the s
® VOTE"YES"FOR MEASURE 65 primary,no matter their party affiliation- ,j
As busin_ ess people we know it's important that our 5 The Democrats and Republican oppose it Why?
government represents everyone in Oregon,not just Change is always unnerving.Plus it means that state taxpayers
Democrats and Republicans.Over,180,000 registered will no longer pay for"closed"party primaries./twill require
voters are not allowed to participate in a party primary the parties to establish a new method for endorsing
election unless they renounce their independence and candidates.
change their party registration-THAT'S WRONG.We
need all of Oregon to be represented.That's why over 100,000 6 Is it aood for Democracy?
Oregonians across the state brought this to the ballot. On the whole,yes.It allows all voters to participate in primary
elections,provides more information to voters,and allows
Measure 65 will allow Oregonians to vote for the minor parties to play a more constructive role.One danger is
person they think is best suited for the job, that the Open Primary can give an advantage to the richest
regardless of party registration. candidate,so this is only a first step.We a lso need solid
As business people we know making sure the best choices are campaign finance reform that limits the power of big money in
available makes our businesses,and our communities,strong. politics.
Measure 65 makes it easier to vote for the best candidate, (This information furnished by Corinne Locke,Natio
because it doesn't Ii it voting options based o registered Project.) nal open Ballot
Party.An Open Primary puts the same ballot into the hands of This
every registered voter,regardless of party affiliation. space Purchasedfor$500in accordance with ORS 251.255.
The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
Oregon needs more independent-minded the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
candidates and leaders. anystatement made in the argument.
As business people we believe in the power of.great leaders
to make innovative ideas a reality.Measure 65 will change the
way we elect our leaders by infusing the system with more
independent thinking.Pragmatic and sensible politicians A MESSAGE FROM ALLEN ALLEY,
brought us the Bottle Bill,vote-by-mail,and publ is beaches, CANDIDATE FOR STATE TREASURER,
Measure 65 helps restore Oregon's independent spirit. ABOUT
SAY"YES"TO MEASURE 65 MEASURE 65:
Associated Oregon Industries Please Open Primary.
For Me In Voting Yes on Measure 65 for an mary.i
Oregon Business Association For much of the last two years 1.had the honor of serving as the
Oregon Business Council (Republican)Deputy Chief of Staff for our(Democratic)
(This information furnished by Ryan Deckert Governor,Ted Kulongoski.
President,Oregon
Business Association.) He gave me a free pass to bring new ideas and to help our
7h is space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Legislature and our agencies think in new ways.The experi-
a Printing of this argument oes not constitute an endorsement ante was both positive and productive because it a l lowed
the StateofOregon,nordoes thestate warrant the accuracy or truth of competing ideas to chase the same goal of creating a climate of
any statement made in the argument. economic opportunity for Oregonians
My experience in the Governor's office only underscored my
long-standing support for an Open Primary.
The Facts about Measure 65 1 believe that having more people with different perspectives
involved in our democratic process Only helps build confidence
1 ISM e LO.05 the game a Wa h' gton St t ' -Open in the decisions of our elected leaders.It expands.the scope of
Pr— 3w? the possible.There is great strength in having Republican,'
It's similar,but better.As in Washington,everyone- Democratic,and independent voices all at the table.it allows
Democrats,Independents,Republicans-would be able to vote candidates of all parties to make their case and allows all of the
in all primary and general elections.That's good.But it's better voters in Oregon to choose.
than Washington's law because it provides a way for parties to
endorse candidates. - Fully one-third of Oregon voters have elected not to affiliate
with a political party,but their voices are every bit as important
2 Does it threaten minor parties' xist nc ? as those who do.No candidate can win an election without the
No.Minor parties will have an equal role in all elections.In support of independent voters so it makes no sense to shut
order to qualify for the ballot,minor parties will need about them out of a primary election designed to narrow the field to
10,000 registrants,but.that's not a bad thing.Requiring some the most qualified candidates.
number of supporters is a fairway to prevent ballot clutter.
- Elections ensure that candidates are listening to voters and
Measi re 65 will also alloy -endors m 3 Ihi§`gam remind them that they are ultimately accountable to
m ? - Oregonians in every corner of our great state.And that's the
Wethink so.The Oregon Independent and Working Families point.The decisions of our leaders should be judged by all
parties recently broug ht an unsuccessful lawsuit seeking the voters.Closed primaries cannot reflect the will of all voters,
right to cross-endorse,meaning a candidate could run as only a percentage of them.
Democrat-Working Families or Republican-Independent.This
provides valuable information to voters about who stands for - My experience tells me that better decisions are made with
what.Measure 65 would establish cross-endorsement as the everybody participating. . -
law in Oregon. Please join me by voting YES on Measure 65.
4.Will Measure 6 onfus the voters?
No.It actually provides more information to voters to telling (This information f mishedbyAllen Alley,Friends of Allen Alley)
them which parties support which candidates.Oregon voters This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251-255
are among thenation's Savviest:They will appreciate having The printing ofthisargument'toes notwristituteanendorsemantby
more information about who stands for what. t the state of Oregon,nor does Nre state wamanttheaceuracyor truth of
f'" anystatement made in the argument. -
1
ME
The Bill of Rights of Constitution of the United States wisely
prohibits any law"prohibiting the right of the people peaceably
Limiting discourse,limiting candidates,limiting to assemble".What is a political party-even a so-called
choices. "minor"parry-other than a peaceful,politically-oriented
assembly?By what right do the proponents of this ballot
The rallying cry behind the push to change Oregon's primary measure propose to strip valid minor and major party -
system is that it will enable all voters to have their voices candidates of their right to stand for election in Oregon?
"heard"in the early stages of an election.But really,no one will
be listening. Afar better solution to the problems this ballot measure
Instead of expanding the field of choices,Measure 65 will purports to address is term limits,which would have the effect
of throwing every voting district"up for grabs"every few years
limit it.. - instead of allowing politicians to entrench themselves in office
Republicans and Democrats would be prevented from fairly byphowering endless pork-barrel projects in their districts with
determining who they want their nominee to be.In this system, your tax money. ,
each party would be forced into a game of strategy.Instead of _ Vote NQ on Measure 65.
Democrats for Republicans)in a given district tieing able to
decide whom they like best in a field of 3 or 4,there would be (This information furnished by David E.Long,Chairman,Libertarian
natural tension and pressure to limit party ca ndidates to no party of Washington County.)
more than 2,and maybe one.The anointed one will be selected This space purchased for in accordance with ORS 251.255.
l ong before the voters cast their first ballots,and the selection The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by
will be heavily influenced by money,often from outside the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Oregon borders.. anystatement made in the argument.
Smaller parties could putforth candidates,butas long as -
RepublicanandDemocraticPartiesexist,smaller partieswill f
NEVER see theircandidates advance to the general election
Now,why would a Democratic Party organization be Measure 65—This is not just an Open Primary measure.
opposed to a system that effectively eliminates 3rd party and If Ballot Measure 65 was just about letting independents vote
non-affiliated candidates from the process?The Multnomah in the primaries,then thatwould be something to talk about.
Democrats are composed of folks from all walks of life with a Butthat idea is only the"bait"to try and entice people to vote
wide range of viewpoints.We believe ALL these viewpoints- forthis measure—the"switch"is that it will make it harder for
should have the forum for expression in the primary election, regular folks to get elected and impossible for third parties to
and that primary voters should be enabled to vomfor be on the ballot in the general election.We don't need
whomever best represents their philosophies. elections that cost more and become the sole domain of
.
Measure 651imits this expression,limits discourse,and limits rich folks.
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the choice Oregon voters deserve. Under Measure 65 even if you beat your opponent in the
Please,vote NO on Measure 65. primary election 95 percent to 5 percent,you still have to run
against them in the general election.In the present system,the
(This information furnishedby Carla"KC"Hanson,Multnomah County conversation in the primary election between two members of
Democrats.! the same party is important and very differentthan the debate
between two folks of a different party that occurs in the fall.
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251:255. Under this proposal that is gone and we have to hear the same
-The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by rhetoric for an entire year.Don't we want both debates?
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warranttheaccuracyortruthof
any statement made in the argument.. The worst part is this:what person that actual ly works for a
_ .living can take off a whole year to run for office?Measure 65 is
supported overwhelmi ngly by rich CEOs.These a re people that
t aren't concerned that elections wi l l be twice as long and cost
The Libertarian Party of Washington County strongly opposes twice as much.Regular folks that want to be part of the process
Ballot Measu re 65.It is patently u nfair,al most certainly and run for office don't stand a cha nce to get elected—it will be
unconstitutional,and should be soundly rejected by Oregon only those people that don't have to work for a living that will
voters! be able to run for off ice.That's not the kind of Oregon
Legislature that serves everyone.
Proponents of this measure use the fair-sounding term"open
primary",but actual results will be anything but open!Oregon We need to let everyone have a chance to get elected,not only
voters-Democrat,Republican,Libertarian-will lose their right the rich.Please join us,Oregon AFSCME Council 75(American
to select candidates of their choice from the parry of their Federation of State,County and Municipal Employees)in
choice! rejecting this proposal.
By allowing only the"top two"vote-getters in a primary Vote NO[on Measure 65.
election to advance to the general election,this measure would
effectively eliminate small.parties from the ballot in general (This information furnished by Joe Baessler,Oregon aFSCME Council
elections.Although small parties seldom win elections,they '
frequently offer genuine alternatives to the status quo.Since This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
small party candidates rarely compete in primaries,this The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsementby
measure would dramatically reduce choices available to voters the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
by eliminating these candidates from general elections.
any statement made in the argument.
In districts where one party is historically dominant,this
measure could have the effect of placing two candidates from
the same partyon the ballot in the general election,Depending '
on where you live,would you really wantto see only two
�.
Democrats oice is or two Republicans on the ballot?What kind of
choice is that? —
a
Now
Please join us in voting NO on Measure 65.
Fellow Oregonians. Sen.Margaret Carter(Portland)
I strongly urge you to VOTE NO on 65 Sen.Suzanne Bonamici(Washington County)
This is a solution looking for a problem. - Rep.Jean Cowan-(Lincoln County)
Rep.Tina Kotek(N/NE Portland)
It will cause the election season to start earlier,last longer and Rep.Nancy Nathanson(Lane County)
cost more. Rep.Mary Nolan(Multnomah County)
Rep.Patti Smith(Hood River,Sandy),
Under this"TOP TWO"primary system,all candidates would - Rep.Carolyn Tomei(Clackamas County)
appear in a long complicated list on the May primary ballot.
The"Top Two"vote-getters,regardless of what they believe (This information furnished by Representative Mary Nolan.)
and stand for,would be on the November ballot.In many races, This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251
your only choice will be two candidates from the SAME Party! The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
Under this poorly thought-out system,Democrats could be any statement made in the argument
forced to either vote for a Republican in many races,or not vote
at all.Likewise,Republicans could be forced to votefor - -
Democrats.That is not choice and it is not democracy.There is
nothi rig"open"a bout this proposed scheme. We usually are all on very different sides when it comes to
And for our other parties-the Green Party,Libertarians, candidates a nd issues,but there is one th ing we can agree on:
Independents,would be effectively forced off Oregon's MEASURE 6515 NOT SOLVING A PROBLEM;IT IS CREATING
November ballot BIGGER ONE!
Oregon's Primary election system has nominated and elected Supporters of Measure 65,the"TOP Two Primary",believe this
some of our state's most outstanding leaders-of both parties. measure opens the process to all voters.
Tom McCall,Bob Straub,Dave Frohnmayer,Maurine
Neuberger,Les AuCoin,Norma Paulus,Jim Hill. The fact is,when only two candidates move forward out of the
It worked then.It works now. Primary,VOTERS HAVE FEWER CHOICES in the General,
when THE MAJORITY of voters cast their ballot.
The claim that this measure will give Oregon more moderate This measure closes off our election system.
office-holders has no basis in fact.The claim that Measure 65
will magically help legislators play nice together in Salem is VOTE NO ON 65!
nothing more than a campaign tactic. Under this system all candidates,REGARDLESS of party
Once again-this is an invented solution to non-existent affiliation,run in a single primary.Even if the two candidates
problem.Don't be fooled. who receive the most votes are from the SAME PARTY they
Vote NOon65. would still both advance to the general election.This means
the general election is then CLOSED to ALL other parties and
Governor Barbara Roberts their chosen candidates!
(This information furnished by Barbara Roberts.) In many corners of our state,this means the top two candidates
could in fact be from the same party,eliminating any REAL
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255, choice for the voting pu bl!c.
Theprinting of this argument does not constitute an endorsementby
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Since 1990,on average less that 45%of registered voters send
any statement made in the argument. - in their primary ballots.
Do we really want less than HALF of registered voters to
narrow ALL VOTERS'choices? -
Join usin Voting Noon Measure 65 - A'TOP TWO'primary would effectively OUTLAW third parry
because it would shut out different voices, participation!
especiallywomen and people of color. Don't letthe state elites rig the game!Demand FAIR elections[
We belong to different parties. VOTE NOON 65.
We were elected from different communities all over Oregon.
We have sharply different ideas aboutwhat government Meredith Wood Smith,Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon
should do and how to do it. Vance Day,Chair of the Republican Party of Oregon
We think our differences are good for democracy and force the Joe Tabor,Chair of the Libertarian Party of Oregon
legislature to make better decisions. Seth Woolley,Secretary and Co-Chair of the Pacific Green Party -
Whilewedisagreeaboutmanyissues,we all agree that of Oregon
Measure 65would make it much harderforwomen,people of (This information fumishedby Meredith Wood Smith,Democratic Party
color,and people with differentideas and different life of Oregon.)
experienceto win elections.We thinkthatwould be bad for This space purchased fors50o in accordance with ORS 251.265.
democracy a nd bad for Oregon. The printing of thisargumentdoes notconstitute an endorsement by
Rig ht now,Oregon is 8th best among the states for wome n's the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warrant the accuracyor truth of
share of legislative seats.The only state with any track record any statement made in the argument
using a Measure 65-type primary(Louisiana)has the 43rd
worst proportion of women in its legislature,largely due to the
exclusionary effect of the"Top Dogs"primary.Republican and -
Democrat alike,we don[want to see women and people of Vote NO on 65,
color in Oregon lose their influence in important policy and A Top Two primary will guarantee that big money will
s budget decisions. -always have a handpicked candidate on the genelial
election ballot. -
Top Two primaries force campaigns to start earlier,driving up (This information furnished by Bob Shiprack Oregon State Building 8,
the casts of campaigns,and pushing qualified candidates to
Construction Trades Council.)
knock on the doors of big money.
This space purchased for doe in accordance with ORS 2nt by .
The printing eithis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
This will be an even greater burden on our part-ti me legislators . the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
who have real jobs,too. any statement made in the argument
Don't be fooled-a Top Two pri m a ry a nsures the growth of - ---
money's influence on our politics. I -
Vote No on 65. The Oregon Education Association
Oregonians will lose opportunities to choose if the
Asks You To Vote No On Measure 65
Top 2 Primary becomes a reality. Measure 65 takes away the rights of Oregonians.We
Measure 65's so called'open primary"will actually eliminate represent 48,000 Oregonians working in our public schools and
many qualified candidates.We deserve more than just two community colleges.Our members come from different
choices in the general election. backgrounds and belong to every political party.Measure 65
would take away the right of every Oregonian who belongs to a
Don't be fooled--a Top Two primary leaves us with fewer major party to choose their nominee in a primary election,
choices-not more. - That's unfair.
Vote No on 65. Vote No on Measure 65.
Oregon State Senator Ted Ferrioli Measure 65 limits the voice of minor parties.If
- - measure 65 passes,it will take away the rights of minor parties
(This information furnished by Senator Ted Ferrioli.) to have their voice heard,and eliminate choices for all voters.-
This space purchased for$500.in accordance with ORS 251.255. As educators,we believe that eve ry voter shoo Id have a voice.
The printing ofthis argument does notconstitute an endorsement by Vote No on Measure 65.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
anystatement made in the argument. - Measure 65 will limit the politicaldebate to only two
candidates'positions.The genera l election should be open
to candidates of all parties.Win or lose,minor party candidates
. . ... _ sa bring a voice to the table th at i s unique and deserves to be
The Oregon State Building heard.We don'twant to limit voters'choice when it counts the
and Construction Trades Council most--in November
Asks You To Vote No On Measure 65 - Vote No on 65
Vote No on Measure 66 because the average man or Measure 65 will make political campaigns longer and
woman won't be able to pursue running for public mom costly.We all get tired of the seemingly endless cycle of
'office]The increased attention on the primary meansthat political ads.And the cost of candidate campaigns is outra- -
campaignswillbeforcedtostart earlierandspendmore.It eous.Measure 65 will only make matters worse.Candidates
happened in Washington,and it will happen here. - will have to start running ads earlier and spend more of their
Vote No on Measure 65 because qualified candidates time raising money rather than talking directly with voters.
shouldn't have to compromise their beliefs to secure Please join thousands of Oregon public schoo l teachers and
donations in order to run for elected positions.We are
the men and women who work hard everyday to make Oregon me. ,
a.great place to live.Our members deserve the right to run for - Vote NO on Ballot Measure 65.
elected office,without having to cozy up to corporate donors. Larry Wolf,President
Vote No on Measure 65 because it will give corporate Oregon Education Association
elites greater control over our state politics.Measure 65
is funded by corporate CEO's who already control too much of !This information furnished bylarry Wolf,Oregon Education
our political process. Association.!
Vote No on Measure 65 because it limits your choices in This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 257.255.
the November election to just Two'When the pool of The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
- candidates is narrowed by the May primary to just the Top Two any statement made in the argument. -
candidates,1/4 of Oregon's registered voters affiliated with .-..Y_ ., 'T�n
third parties lose their voice in the genera l election. s=,"; s ,$xt°=y ,e ` � u� �s ,�tt° "- lam,
#; ik- f=M M
Vote No on Measure 65 because it is nearly impossible - £
for new candidates to run in those districts traditionally THE TRUTH ABOUT A"TOP TWO"PRIMARY:
held by one party.Partisan bickering aside,a little compet- LESS POWER FOR VOTERS!
tion is actually good.It forces politicians in hard-fought races to NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES!
form coalitions and listen to their constituents. DECREASED VOTER TURNOUT!!
Measure 65 means we will lose our voice in - Measure 65's supporters would have us believe that our
Oregon's electoral system. primary system doesn't work and is out of date.
Vote No on Measure 65.
But Measure 65 is a solution looking for a problem.At the heart
Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council ofthis complex and poorly written ballot measure is the idea
United Association of Plumbers&Steamfitters that onlythe"Top Two"finishers in primary candidate races
Bricklayers Local 1 of Oregon will compete in the general election--regardless of party
Ironworkers Local 29 affiliation!Oregonians deserve more than just two choices in
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48 the general election.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 12 1
Local
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 112 They want to call this proposal an"open primary"system .f
It's not. �
It is a"Top Two"primary.Ask the questions.Get the Facts: Kermit S.Melling,Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer,
O:Will A TOP TWO SYSTE M wil l bring voters more choices? Estacada
Jenny Garner,Social Service Specialist,The Dallas
A:N01 Since the state of Louisiana adopted a TOP TWO Mary L.McGrath,Office Worker,Portland
primary system a third party candidate has NEVER appeared Saundra Miss-Grantham,Business and Employment
on a general election ballot! Specialist,Newport
0:Will a Top Two primary increase voter turnout? JOY's Willman,Homecare,Portland
B.G.Gray,Homecare,Portland
A:NOI Since adopting a TOP TWO primary system Louisiana Lorna Burnell,Homecare,Eugene
ranks nearthe bottom in voter turnout NATIONALLY!.In 2002, Kay Cullen,Homecare,Salem
just over one-third of eligible voters showed up for tong res James Jacobson,Office Specialist,Eugene
sional elections!!Not surprising,given that voters had so few Steve Shumate,Homecare,Portland
choices on the final ballot. Bill Kinyoun,Wildlife Biologist,Charleston
O:Will a Top Two Primary give voters more power? Robert Gourley,Retiree,Corvallis
Barney Gorter,Retired Program Technician,Milwaukee
A:N0!A Top Two Primary gives even more power for well- John D.Leppink,Retiree,Beaverton
funded special interests to influence the outcome of primary Marty Olson,Business Analyst,West Linn
and general elections. Lea Spencer,Auditor,Salem
JOIN THE OREGON AFL-CIO IN SAYING No TO: Mary Wood,Homecare,Lincoln City
A flawed system that will take away the rig hts of minority (This information fumishedbyArthur Towers,Service Employees. -
Parties to have their voices heard. International Union(SEIU),Local503.'
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255.
A so called"open primary"that disenfranchises both voters The printing of this argument does notconstitute an endorsement by p
and qualified candidates. the State of Oregon,nordoesthestate warrant the aceuracyortruth of
A system that gives even MORE power to special interests and enystatementmade in the argument.
less power to voters.
VOTE NO ON 651 - - a
Tom Chamberlain,President Measure 65 will destroy minor parties in Oregon,
Oregon AFL-CIO - - .reduce voter choices,confuse the ballots,and
encourage dirty politicking.
(This information furnishedby Tom Chamberlain,Oregon AFL-CIO.' Today,Oregon'ssixminorpartiescanprovidegoodalterna-
Irusspacepurchasedfor$500 in accordance with ORS251.255. tives to Democratic and Republican candidates in the
The printing of this argumentdoes not constitute an endorsementby November general election.Measu re 65 will stop this.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument Fewer_ Choi es Measure 65 will abolish the Pacific Green,
Constitution,Working Families,and Peace parties by removing
the 1r legal basis(getting l%of the vote in a statewide general
NOW&MINNIMEM election).
People who work for a living deserve to be Measure 65 is also intended by its sponsors to remove.all
able to run for office. minor party a nd citizen-sponsored candidates from the general
Measure 65 shuts us out. election ballot,including those supported by tens of thousands
VOTE NO on Measure 65 - of signatures.
Running for office is already expensive.Measure 65 will More Dirty Tricks.Measure 65 will allow effective ballot
increase the time and cost of elections. sabotage. -
WorkingOregoniansandretireesdeservetohavereal Under Measure 65,anyone can register as say,"Republican"
choices among candidates and the opportunity to run for and immediately file to run for public off ice,with
office.Measure 65 will set the bar higher for candidates of "Registered:Republican"'next to his name on the
modest means by forcing the cost of primary elections through ballot,whether or not anyone.in the Republican Parry knows
the roof. him(he may be a Nazi,Communist,convicted child molester,
That is why corporate CEOs are kicking in big money to pass etc.)).
the measure. Each partywill try to reduce the resulting voter confusion
Grass roots campaigns and a citizen legislature will be a by"endorsing a candidate in each race.This means
thing of the past.If you like all the campaign ads and all the Measure 65 will replace the major party primaries with back-
candidate mail,then you will love Measure 65. room"endorsement"deals.It will also force minor parties to
"endorse"major party candidates they do notagree with,
Give candidates who work for a living a chance. just to oppose the strangers on the ballot who suddenly
VOTE NO on Measure 65. claim be"their"candidates.
Signed by the following leaden of SEW Local 503: Primary elections could become a game of"ringers,"with
Barbara Casey,Social Service Specialist,Portland Political consultants recruiting phony candidates just to split
Rana M.Chapel,Child Welfare,Tigard the votes of other parties.Republican consultants could
recruit people to register and file as"Democratic"candidates,
Jill Sipes,Human Services Specialist,Klamath Falls
Kurt Kessler,Social Services Hearings Representative, splitting the Democratic vote and allowing two Republican -
Ashland - candidates to win the'top two"primary and proceed to the
Carlie K.Jackson,Eligibility Specialist,DHS,Keizer -general election,alone.Democrats could recruit phony
Phyllis Wills,Homecare,Hillsboro Republicans.-Both Of them could recruit phony
Mike Johnson,Accountant,Keizer "Independents."Every party in every primary election
Judy Sugnet,Retiree,Salem can be sabotaged this way,under Measure 65.
Expect a con fusing ballot,with a dozen or more candidates for -
each major office who are"Registered"and/or"Endorsed"by it is DANGEROUS to your freedom
the surviving parties.
It severely LIMITS your choices.
(This information furnished by Dan Meek.)
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. It gives ultimate POWER TO TWO PARTIES and DESTROYS all
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the rest.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of Far from giving you more choice-It will eliminate even your
any statement made in the argument abi Iity to HAVE a choice.Yes,Independents and current third
_., 0, m -. . partieswill getto choose between all the candidates but let's
4q looks little further down thetrack and maybe we'll seethe train
coming.
BALLOT MEASURE 6515 BAD FOR DEMOCRACY First you'll have 3 Democrats,3 Republicans,1 Green,
Ballot Measure 65 will create what is known as a Top Two 1 Libertarian,1 Constitution,l Family Party;l Socialist.if
election system in Oregon.It is not an open primary.Under the county is strongly Democrat-you very well could get
Top Two,onlytwo candidates for each racewill appear on the Democrats onthe General Ballotto choose from.if the county
ballot in Novembel.TOp Two is used only in Louisiana and, is strongly Republican,you get2 Republicans.Butyou will
recently,in Washington. - NEVER see a third party on the General Ballot.Isthis what.
Ballot Measure All candidate astomachange Oregon's will c mpete
YOU call choice?
election.All eandidatesfromall parties will compete in Now let's look at the fallowing election.Ah;the Democrats and
the same election in one big free-for-all.There will be no Republicans are wising up.They know there is no percentage
majority vote requirement.Candidates will advance to the in running more than TWO candidates in the primary so they
general election with the support of a tiny percentage of voters. eliminate everyone but the two THEY think have the best
That's undemocratic.And unfair. chance.The only problem is YOU are not the one making that
BALLOT MEASURE 65 MAKES CAMPAIGNS
choice-the party is making it for you.
LONGER AND MORE EXPENSIVE -No wonder there is bi-partisan support for this ballot measure!
C It truly benefits the power of Democrat and Republican leaders
Campaigns are already too long and too expensive.BM 65 will
to make decisions for you.
make them even longer and more.expensive:Candidates will -
havetostart runningearlierandwillhavetoraiseandspend And then when there's only ONE candidate running for each
more moneyto reach voters from other parties. parry in the primary.....why don't we lust GET RID OF THE
PRIMARY election all together.
BALLOT MEASURE 65 LIMITS VOTER CHOICES
Voters should have more than two choices on Election Day. Event hewdeeplflawed.Whydewouli they not bother
knows it is deeply flawed.Why else would they not bother to
Freedom of choice is the heart of democracy.Why should our have a link to the actual ballot measure on their site?They
choices be restricted? think you're too,stupid to even look past their little sound bite
BALLOT MEASURE 65 ELIMINATES-THIRD PARTIES" summaries:
FROM THE GENERAL ELECTION We believe in YOU making choices on your own.You don't
Based on research conducted by the nation's leading expert on need ANY party maki rug the decision for you.
ballot laws,third party candidates will be virtually eliminated Renee Kimball
from the November election. - Hugo Schulz
BALLOT MEASURE 65 IS UNNECESSARY
(This information furnished by Renee Kimball and Hugo Schulz.).
NO one in Oregon is ever denied the right to participate in the This space purchased for$SOO in accordance with ORS 251.255.
primary.Any el igible Oregonia n can registe r with a politics l The printing ofthis argument does not constitute an endorsement by
party 21 days prior to the election. the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of
' "Too Two severely restricts voters'choices
any statement made in the argument.
for the November election" - -
Richard Winger,Editor,Ballot Access News 9 - -
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"Too Two is unfair and undemocratic - Vote NO!Do not give up your rights.
Blair Bobier,Programs Director,Civics Education League
"'Top Two'deprives the voters Measure 65 violates your right right free association.The
of a meaningful debate and choice." US.ion ofc a Court s isfu dame to associate a opration o i
Luke Esser,Chair,Republican Party of Washington election of People i e have the rig t o have operation c n our
OPB Radio,8/20/08 political et system."People have the right to have their candidate
presented to the people,Under Measure 65,smaller political
"'Top Two'limits our democracy parties will be driven out of existence.
rather than expanding it. Measure 65 violates your right of free speech.Only the
Dwight Pelz,Chair,Democratic Party of Washington viewpoints of the top two vote recipients will be heard.Even if
OPB Radio,8/20/08 a contrary viewpoint is supported by a media campaign,that
a
campaign can not offer any alternatives since access to the .,
(This nformation/urnishedby Se[h Woolley,Pacific Green Partyof
Ore general election ballot has been denied.
Oregon.) �•
This space purchased for$500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. Measure 65 violates your fight to vote.Your fight to vote '?§
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by for a candidate of your choice will be denied.The ability to cast ;.
the State of Oregon,nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of awrite-in ballot is no substitute for ballot access. 3
any statement made in the argument j
Measure 65 can result in only one candidate on the 71
ballot.if a candidate withdraws after the primary and there
was no third candidate,only one name will be on the ballot.
Measure 65 will reduce voter turnout.Despite Measure l
65's goal,the recent primaryaledtion in Washington demon-
strated this system depresses voter participation. I
Measure 65 can result in only a single party being
represented in the general election.this The recent primary �I
election in Washington demonstrated this happens even when J
multiple parties participate in the primary.This is not healthy
for democracy.
Political parties exist because they have different world views
and opinions of how government should operate.However, -
thisisn'to partisan issue,it is a fairness issue.Every viewpoint
should be represented in the general election.
The Oregon Republican Party urges you to vote NO in
Measure 65.
(This information furnishedbyAndrew over,Executive Director,Oregon
Republican Party.) •
This apace purchased for Seoo in accordance witkOg8257:255.
The printing of this argument does nottonstitute an endomementby
the State of Oregon,nordoes the state warramthe accuracy ormah of
anystatement made inthe argument. - by .November 4th
for more information about
voting in Oregon
call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 1
se habla espanol
visit www.oregonvotes.org
TTY 1 800 735 2900
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To vote in Oregon you need to be registered in.the county
What are the identification requirementsT
where you reside. 1.If you have a current,valid Driver's License or ID number
You can register if you can answer yesto these three questions: issued by the State of Oregon Division of Motor Vehicles :
(DMVh You must provide it in Section4of the ea rd.
Are you a resident of Oregon? A suspended Driver's License is still valid,a revoked Driver's License
4 Are you a US citizen? - - is NOT Valid.
a Are you at least 17 years of age? 2.If you do not have a current,valid Driver's License or ID
nu tuber issued by the State of Oregon Division of Motor
if you are 17 years of age,you will not receive a ballot until an election Vehicles,you must affirm this on the ca rd by marki n the
occurs on or after your 18th birthday circle i n Section 4 and you must then provide the last four
digits of you rSocial Security Number in Section 4a of the
card.
How to register - you must affirm
3.If you do not have a Social Security number,y
You can get a voter registration card at anyof the fallowing this on the card by marking the circle in Section 4a of the
places:- - card.
4 in this Voters'Pamphlet 4.If you do not have a Driver's License o r I D number,.or a Social
>'_a ny County EIections Office- Security Number,and youare registering by mail,you must
provide a copy of oneof the followi ng:
4 the Secrete ry of State's Office a valid photo identification
a some state agencies such as the Division of Motor Vehi cles 4a paycheck stub
4 a voter registration drive 4 a utility bill
You can fill the card out in person or send it in by US mail. 4 a bank statement '
You can also print out a registration card online at _ as government document
www.oregonvotes.org.
To vote in the November 4,2008,General Election,your com- proof izzens Absentee Vottiing Act Uniformed d UOCAVA)ortO Voting
plated voter registration card must be either. Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act(VAEH)
4 postmarked by Tuesday,October 14,2008
If you do not provide valid identification,you will not be eligible
a delivered to a county elections off ice byTuesday, to vote for Federal races.You will,however,still be eligible to
October 14,2008 or - Vote for state and local contests.
- delivered to any voter registration agency(e.g.,DMV)by
Tuesday,October 14,2008:
Selecting a political party
You may want to select a political party when you register but
What information is required to register? it is not required.
To complete your registration you will provide your: Major political parties require you to be registered as a _
arulliegal name - member of their party in order to vote for their candidates in
the Primary Election..
4 Home address -
-�Date of birth
Updating your voter registration
a Signature
Once you have registered,you are responsible for keeping
-�Valid identification your information up to date.You can do this by completing and
returning a voter registration card with the new information.
You should update your registration if you do any of the
following:
4 change your home address
.4 change your mailing address _
change your name
4 change your signature
a want to change or select a political party
If you notify your county elections office of your change of
residence address after October 30,2008,you must request
that a ballot be mailed to you or go to your county elections
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If you have any questions, or if you Would like more
information on voting in Oregon:
call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683
se habla espanol
visit www.oregonvotes.org
tty 1 800 735 2900
for the hearing impaired
The Alternate Format Ballot (AFB) is anew voting tool that is available to
voters with disabilities.The AFB allows voters with disabiIities,who
are unable to mark a printed ballot to vote privately and independently
at home if they have, or have access to, a computer with a web browser
and a printer.
Call 1-866-ORE VOTE/673-8683 or your county elections official for
more information.
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To accommodate voters with disabilities that do not have, or have access
to,the required technology to vote the AFB from home,every county '
_elections office will have at least two Accessible Computer Stations(ACS),
one permanent and one portable. The permanent ACS is located at the
county elections office and voters can go to the office and vote privately
and independently using the AFB.The portable station allows county
election officials to, upon request,take the ACS and AFB to remote locations
or a location agreed upon by the voter and the county elections officials
to accommodate participation in the voting process.
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Any voter with a disability who needs assistance can request assistance
from the county elections office. A non-partisan voting assistance team
will be able to provide assistance marking a ballot, using the ACS and AFB
or completing a voter registration card.
Call 1-866-ORE VOTE/673-8683 or your county elections official to
request assistance.
Go online at www.sos.state.or.us/elections to viewtwo educational videos
aboutthe Alternate Format Ballot/Accessible Voting Station and
Assisting Voters with Disabilities. If you are an organization that provides
services to people with disabilities you can request a copy of the videos
on DVD by calling 1-866-ORE VOTE/673-8683.
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.Asignature stamp attestation form must be completed
along with an updated (or new)voter registration card.
Call 1-866-ORE VOTE/673-8683 or your county elections official for
more information.
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Large print voter registration cards are available for voters with visual
disabilities. Call 1-866-ORE VOTE/673-8683 or your county elections
official for more information.
Digital audio and accessible text versions of the Statewide Voters' Pamphlet
are available on the web at: www.oregonvotes.org. A CD version (MP3
audio files) of the Statewide Voters' Pamphlet is available,by request.
Call.1-866.ORE VOTE/673-8683 or 503-986-2352 to request a copy.
The SOS,with the help of HAVA funds, partners with Talking Book and
Braille Services,Oregon Literacy, Inc., Oregon Advocacy Center and the
League of Women Voters of Oregon Educational Fund to produce,
print and distribute alternate formats of the Easy Voters' Guide and the
Regular Nonpartisan Voters' Guide.
Available in digital audio and accessible text versions on the web at
www.lwvor.org/votersguide.htm. Printed versions in both English and
Spanish are also available from the partner organizations listed above.
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www-Iwvor.org/votersguide.htm. Large print, Braille, CD and NSL
compatible 4-track cassette versions are also available.
Contact Talking book and Braille Services at 1-800-452-0292 to request
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Tamara J.Green Deanna(Deal Berman Maria lturriaga
Baker County Clerk Crook County Clerk Harney County Clerk
19953rd St.,Suite 150 300 NE Third,Room 23 Courthouse,450 N.Buena Vista,#14
Baker City,OR 97814-3398 Prineville,OR 97754-1919 Burns,OR 97720
541-523-8207 TTY 541-523-9538 541-447-6553 TTY 541-416-4963 54x541-573-1
e-mail:tgreen @bakercounty.org e-mail:clerk @co.harney.or.us
Curry http://www,co.harney.or.us
Benton Renee Kolen
James Morales Curry County Clerk Hood Rifler
Benton County Clerk PO Box 746
Elections Division Gold Beach,OR 97444 Sandra Berry
120 NW 4th St.,Room 13. 541-247-3297 or 1-877-739-4218 Director,Records/Assessment
Corvallis,OR 97330 Try 1-800-735-2900 601 State St.
541-766-6756 TIY.541-766-6080 fax 541-247-6440 Hood River,OR 97031-1871
fax 541-766-6757 http:/Avww,co.curry.or.us/Clerk/ 541-386-1442 "
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Clackamas - , Deschutes
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Sherry Hall - Nancy Blankenship
Clackamas County Clerk Deschutes County Clerk Christine Walker
Elections Division - 1300 NW Wall St.,Suite 202 Jackson County Clerk
1710 Red Soils Court,Suite 100 Bend,OR 97701 1101 W.Main St:,.Suite 201 ,
Oregon City,OR 97045 541-388;6546 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Medford,OR 97501-2369.
503-655-8510 TTY 503.655-1685 . fax 541-383-4424 541-774-6148 TTY 541'-774-6719
fax 503-655-8461 e-mail:elections @deschutes.org fax 541-774-6140
e-mail:elections @co.clackamas.or.us- httpJ/ww .deschutes.org e-mail:walkercd @jacksoncounty.org
http://www.Clackamas.us/plections - http://www.co.jackson.6r.us
Douglas
Jefferson
Clatsop Barbara Nielsen -
Cathie Garber Douglas County Clerk - Kathy Marston -
Clatsop County Clerk PO Box 10 Jefferson County Clerk
Elections Division Roseburg,OR 97470-0004 66 SE"D"St.,Suite
820 Exchange St.,Suite 220 541.440-4252 TTY 1-800-735-2900 541-4754451
dray,OR 97741 -
Astoria,OR 97103 fax 541-440=4408.
503-325-8511 Try 1-800-949-4232 e-mail:pkhitt@co.douglas.ocus fax541-325-.marston @cojefferson.or.us
fax 503-325-9307 -
e-mail:clerk@co.ctatsop.ori
http://Www,co.clatsop.Or-us .Gilliam Josephine _
Rena Kennedy
Gilliam County Clerk Art Harvey
Columbia PO Box 427 Josephine County Clerk
Elizabeth(Betty)Huser Condon,OR 97823-0427 PO Box 69
Colu mbia County Clerk - 541-384-2311 Grants Pass,OR 97528-0203
541-474-5243 TTY 1-800-735-2900
Courthouse,230 Strand St
St.Helens,OR 97051-2089 fax 541-474-5246
503-397-7214 or 503-397-3796 Grant e-mail;clerk @co:josephine.ocus
TTY 503-397-7246 Kathy.McKin non
fax 503-397-7266 Grant County Clerk Klamath '
e-mail:betty.huser @co.columbia.ocus 201 S.Humbolt,Suite 290 -
http:/Avwva,co.columbia.or.us Canyon City,OR 97820 Linda Smith
541-575-1675 TTY 541-575-1675 Klamath County Clerk -1
fax 541-575-2248 305 Main St.
Coos e-mail:mckinnonk @grantcounty-or.gov Klamath Falls,OR 97601
541-883-5157 or 1-800-377-6094
Terri L Turi,CCC
fax 5414385-6757
Taos County Clerk -
Courthouse,250 k Baxter e-mail:pharris @co.klamath.or.us
httpwv
Coquille,OR 97423-1899 - :!lwa.co.klamath.ocus
541-396-3121 ext.301
TTY 1-800-735-2900
fax 541-396-6551 -
e-mail:elections @co.coos.or.us
http://www.co.coos.Or.us
Lake Morrow Union
Stacie Geaney Bobbi Childers - Robin Church
Lake County Clerk Morrow County Clerk, U nion County Clerk
513 Center St. PO Box 338 1001 4th St.,Suite D
Lakeview,OR 97630-1539 Heppner,OR 97836-0338 LaGrande,OR 97850
541-947-6006 541-676-5604 TTY541-676-9061 541-963-1006
fax 541-676-9876 _ fax 541-963-1013
e-mail:bchilders @co.morrow.ocus e-mail:rchurch @union-county.org
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Annette Newingham
httP://www.union-county.org,
Chief Deputy County Clerk Multnomah
275 W.10th Ave. Tim Scott Wallowa
Eugene,OR 97401-3008 Director of Elections Dana Roberts
541-682-4234 TTY 541-682-4320 1040 SE Morrison St Wallowa County Clerk
fax 541-682-2303 - - Portland,OR 97214-2495 101 S.River St.,Room 100
e-mail:elections.customer@co.lane.ocus 503-988-3720
http://www.co.lane.or.us/elections - fax 503-988-3719 Enterprise, 3ext.1 8-1335 -
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e-mail:elections @co.multnomah.onus fax 541-426-5901
Lincoln http://www.mcelections.org e-mail:wcclerk @co.wallowa.or.us
Dana Jenkins http://www.co.wallOwa.Or.us -
Lincoln County Clerk Polk
225 W.Olive St.,Room 201 Valerie Unger Wasco
Newport,OR 97365- Polk County Clerk Karen LeBreton Coats
541-265-4131TTY541-265-4193 850 Main St
Wasco County Clerk
fax 541-265-4950
Dallas,OR 97338-3179 '511 Washington S
http://www.co.lincoln.or.us/clerk 503-623-9217 T Y503-623-7557 t,Room 201
The Dallas, 97058
fax 503-823-0717 541-506-2530 TTY 541-506-2530
e-mail:ungecvalerie @co.polkocus fax 541-506-2531
Linn http://www.co.polk.or.us
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Steve Druckenmiller
Linn County Clerk
300 SW 4th Ave. Sherman . Washington
Albany,OR 97321 Linda Cornie - '
541-967-3831 TTY541-967-3833 Mickie Kawai
- Sherman County Clerk Elections Division
fax 541-926-5109 PO Box 365 3700 SW Murray Blvd.,Suite 101
e-mail:sdruckenmiller @co.linn.or.us Moro,OR 97039-0365
-Beaverton, 97005
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e-mail:lindac@co.sherman.ocus : e-mail:elections @co.washington.or.us
Deborah R.De Long http://www.co.washington.or.us/elections
Malheur County Clerk -
251 "B"St.West,Suite 4 ?rgamook
Vale,OR 97918 Tassi O'Neil Wheeler
541-473-5151 TTY 541-473-5157 -Tillamook County Clerk Barbara S.Sitton
fax 541-473-5523 - 201 Laurel Ave_
e-mail:gtrotter@malheurco.or Wheeler County Clerk
9 Tillamook,OR 97141 PO Box 327
http://www.malheurco.org 503-842-3402 or 1-800488-8280 ext.4000 Fossil,OR 97830-0327
fax 503-842-1599 541-763-2400 TTY541-763-2401
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Marion County Clerk
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Salem,OR 97302-3987 - Patti Chapman - -
503-588-5041 or 1-800-655-5388 Jan Coleman -
Director Yamhill County Clerk
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ELECTIONS DIVISION 1�
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN LINDBACK
BILL BRADBURY r ; DIRECTOR
SECRETARY OF STATE 255 CAKTOL ST NE,SUITE 501
SALEM,OREGON 97310
JEAN STRAIGHT (503)986-1518 .
bEFUTY SECRETARY OF STATE
My Fellow Oregonians:
Once again, it's time for Oregon voters to make good on the bargain we make for living .
in a free country. It's time to vote.
In these pages,you will see the candidates running for office this year.These are the
words they've chosen to represent themselves to you. Read them carefully and evaluate
what they have to say because the decisions made by our elected officials make a
difference in our lives.
Voting is only one of the duties we share in preserving our blessings of liberty.We serve
on juries.We pay our taxes.We.serve in the armed forces.We don't litter.And we vote:
Voting is no mere footnote to democracy. It's what separates us from tyrants,a practice
We've nurtured and encouraged for more than two centuries and preserve today as a
bulwark in keeping our country safe and free.
It's already been an exciting year. In the spring, Oregon.saw a huge surge in voter
registration and we may well set new records in November for turnout. Registering,
remember,is only half the process and doesn't mean a lot unlessyou actually vote.
If you have questions about registration,filling out your ballot or about getting a
replacement ballot if you make a mistake, please call ourtoll-free hot-line,
1-866-OkE-VOTE,or 1-866-673-8683.
Remember to vote .Your ballot must be in the hands of election workers or in an official
drop-off location no later than 8pm on Tuesday,November 4. Postmarks don't count.You
can always call your county elections office to make sure they've received your ballot.
Being an active participant in our democracy is good for America,good for your
community and best of all, good for you.
Best Wishes,
Bill Bradbury
Oregon Secretary of State
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Oregon General Election
November 4, 2008
Voters' Pamphlet
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Table of Contents
General Information -
Voters'Pamphlet Information 4
List of Federal&State Candidates 5
Candidates Without Statements 6
Oregon Voter Bill of Rights - 26
Candidate's.
Additional Information - Partisan Candidates - 7
Candidate Statement Disclaimer t1 Nonpartisan Candidates 28
Online Voters'Guide 13
Am 1 Registered to Vote? 15 Political Party Statements
- Election Results 24 Constitution Party 32
Returning Your Voted Ballot 27 Democratic Party - no statement filed
ORESTAR
31 Independent Party 33.
VOTE! 39
Libertarian Party 34
Pacific Green Party 35
Peace Party 36
Republican Party 37
Working Families.Party - - 38
Voting Information
Vote by Mail 30
Index
, [ Index of Candidates 35
Your official 2008 General Election Voters'Pamphlet is divided Most of the information contained in this voters'pamphlet is
into two separate volumes.This is Volume 2 and contains also available in the Online Voters'Guide at
information on candidates.You should have already received www.oregonvotes.org. - -
Volume 1,containing information on the 12 statewide
measures on your ballot.If you have not received Volume 1,
please call the toll-free voter information line at
1-866-ORE-VOTE(1-866-673-8683). -
- - - Una version an espanol de algunas partes de la Guia.del Elector
This volume also contains miscellaneous voting aids,including esta a su disposicion an el portal del Internet cuya direccfon
dropsite locations,a complete list of state candidates,and aparece arriba.Conscientes de qua este material an lines
instructions for marking your ballot,checking your ballot and podrfano llegar adecuadamentea todosios elecfores qua
getting a replacement ballot.In an effort not to duplicate the necesitan este servicio,se invite a toda persona a imprimir la.
printing of information,some of these voting aids are not a part version an lfnea y circularla a aquellos electores qua no tengan
of the state voters'pamphlet,but instead are included in your acceso a una computaoora. -
countyvoters'pamphlet,if your county has produced a
'voters'pamphlet. -
Candidate statements and measure arguments are Hill: 11
primed as submitted..The state does not correct
punctuation,grammar,syntax errors or inaccurate If your ballot is lost,destroyed,damaged or you make a
information.The only changes made are attempts to mistake in marking your ballot,you may call your county
correct spelling errors if the word as originally elections office and request a replacement ballot.One will be
submitted is not in the dictionary. mailed to you as long as you request it by October 30.After
that,you may pick it up at the elections office,If you have The voters'pamphlet has been compiled bythe Secretary of already mailed your original ballot before you realize you made
State since 1903,when Oregon became one of the.first states to a mistake,you have cast your vote and will not be eligible fora
provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. replacement ballot. -
One copy of the voters'pamphlet is mailed to every household -.
in the state.Additional copies are available at the Secretary of Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections
State's office,local post offices,courthouses and all county office by 8pm election day,Tuesday,November 4,2008.
elections offices. Postmarks do not count!
County elections offices are open on election day from lam to
8pm.
In the general election,candidates are divided into two
sections:partisan candidates and nonpartisan candidates.
Partisan candidates appear before nonpartisan candidates.
All space is purchased:statements and photographs are For questions about voter registration,ballot delivery and
submitted by the candidates or their designated agents.The return,marking the ballot,requesting a replacement ballot,
information required by law—pertaining to occupat ion, 'absentee ballots.signature requirements,the voters:
occupational background,educational background and prior pamphlet,when and where to vote,and of questions about
governmental experience—has been certified as true by each elections and voting,call the toll-free voter information Me at
candidate. 1-866-ORE-VOTE(1-866-673-8683).
Voter information line representatives can provide services in
both English and Spanish.TTY services for the hearing
impaired are also available at 1-800-735-2900. .
While the candidates'statements for candidates running for
the same office appear in alphabetical order bytheir last name
in this voters'pamphlet,you will notice that they appear in a
different order on your ballot.
Oregon statute fORS 254.155)requires the Secretary of State
to complete a random order of the letters of the alphabetto -
determinetheorderinwhichthenamesofcandidatesappear -
ontheballot. '
The alphabet for the 2008 General Election is: -
N,X,O,H,V,S,G.K,I,A,E,M,B,O,R,W,D,Z,U,J,L,V,
T,F,P,C
(C)Constitution;(D)Democrat;(1)Independent; Commissioner of the Bureau T
(L)Libertarian;IN Peace;(PG)Pacific Green;(R)Republican; of Labor and Industries Pavel Goberman
- Brad Avakian -
(WF)Working Families - Mark Welyczko
United States President and Vice President ,fudge of the Supreme'Court _
Ralph Nader/ Martha L Walters
Matt_Gonzalez(P) Position
'Cynthia McKinney/ Judge of tha Court of Appeals
Rosa Clemente(PG) Position - Timothy J Sercornbe -
JohnMcCain/ -
SarahPalin(R)
Bob Barr/ -
Wayne A Root IL)
Chuck Baldwin/
Darrell L Castle(C)
Barack Obama/
Joe Biden(D)
United States Senator Gordon.H Smith(RI
Jeff Markley ID) - -
Dave Brownlow(C) -
Representative in Congress - -
2nd District. - Richard D Hake(C)
Tristin Mock(PG) -
Greg Walden(R)
Noah Lamas(D)
Secretary of State Kate Brown(D)
Seth Alan Woolley(PG) -
RickDancer(R)
State Treasurer- Allen Alley(R) -
Michael Marsh(C)
_ Ben Westlund(D) _ -
AttomeV General John R Kroger(DI
JAshleeAlbies(WF)
Walter F(Walt)Brown(PG)
James E Leuenberger(C)
State Senator - -
27th District Maren Lundgren(D) -
ChrisTelfer(R) -
28th District Doug Whitsett(R)
30th District Ted Ferrioli.(R)
State Representative ,
53rd District Conrad Rust(D)
Gene Whisnant(R) _
54th District 1 Judy Stiegler(D) _
Chuck Burley(R)
55tkDistrict George Gilman(R) -59th District - John E Huffman(R) -
MikeAhern(D)
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ADid you know that candidates must pay
for space in the voters' pamphlet?
You will not find statements in this voters'pamphlet for the
following federal and state candidates because they did not
submit a statement and pay the appropriate fee by the
.deadline:
United States Vice,president
Matt Gonzaldz(P)
Rosa Clemente(PG)
Sarah Palin(R)
Wayne A Root(L)
Darrell LCastle(C)
Joe Biden(D)
Representative in Congress
2nd District Richard D Hake(C)
Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries
. - Mark Welyczko
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Chuck Bob ,
Baldwin No photo submitted. Barr
Constitution Libertarian
Occupation:paid,Founder and Occupation:Attorney.
Pastor of Crossroad Baptist
Church in Pensacola,Florida; occupational Background:
Talkshowhost of Chuck Baldwin Analyst for the Central,.
Live,10 years,author. Intelligence Agency,1971-78;.
United States Attorney for the :<
Occupational Background: Northern District of Georgia,
Chairman Florida Moral Majority,Ronald Reagan Campaign, 1986-90;U.S.House of Representatives,1995-03;Board Member
2004 Constitution Party Vice-presidential candidate - of the National Rifle Association,1997-present. ..
Educational Background:Midwestern Baptist College, Educational Background:JD,Georgetown University Law
Christian Bible College Masters Degree Center;MA in international Affairs,George Washington
-Prior Governmental Experience:taxpayer and voting citizen
University;BA,University of Southern California.
BALDWIN2008.COM Prior Governmental Experience:U.S.House of
Representatives.
We Americans must cut the Federal Government down to BOB BARR FOR PRESIDENT "
its Constitutionally established size.Your vote can get the www;BobBarr2OO8.com
job started.
Throughout his distinguished career,Bob Barr has proven that
As your President l will,beginning on day one: he is the leader Americans need to restore confidence of the
start the return of troops from Iraq,Afghanistan and the American people in the future of their nation.Both working for,
other 130 countries - the American people as a Congressman from Georgia and
restore credible medical care to veterans afterwards partnering with groups dedicated to protecting civil_
- pull the plug on the unaffordable American Empire liberties,Bob has shown a commitmentto shrinking govern-
- restor0sound,gold and silver backed money ment and giving.power backto the people.
- work forcefully against budget and trade deficits Americans know thatthe answer to today's problems is not
secure our own borders instead of other nations'borders more government,and Bob will work tirelessly to cut taxes, -
end federally funded benefits to those here illegally reduce government spending and restore our civilliberties'lost .
dismantle NAFTA,GATT and export of USA jobs during the Bush administ ration.Having seen thetrue nature of
recall US.diplomats from the UN and end our membership government from inside and out,only Bob Barr has the
protect right of citizens to be armed - qualifications;the passion,and the commitment to workforthe
veto federal funding and involvement in local education American people in their interest--not the government's.
encourage use of domestic oil resources -
recognize the legal personhood of unborn children,treat Since leaving Congress where he served as the vanguard of the
abortion as crime and confront the morally indefensible Second Amendment,Bob worked to increase individual liberty
Roedecision and privacy rights through such organizations as the Kennedy
Obtain aco of our nation's Constitution.It easy to under- School of Government at Harvard University and the American
PY Conservative Union as the 21st Century Liberties Chair for
stand and you have an obligation to know what it sets forth.The Freedom and Privacy.For his work on protecting the privacy and
Constitution is our blueprint for freedom.Use your vote to civil liberties of all Americans,legendary New York Times
defend it. - columnist William Safire dubbed Bob"Mr.Privacy."
Our government should be much smaller and we should enjoy If there is one candidate who consistently comes down on the
more liberty.The two big parties have taken turns damaging our .side of the American people's rights,it is Bob Barr.Bob knows
great country.Declare some independence this year. the answer is less government,and has proven that he will
VOTE CHUCK BALDWIN PRESIDENT deliver the real change necessary to lead America into a new era
SALDWIN2008.COM of prosperity and freedom.
!This information furnished by Chuck Baldwin for President.) (This information furnished by Barr 2008 Presidential Committee-)
The above Information has not bean verified for atxuracy by the The above bdorMatlon has not been verified foraccureay by the
Sate of Oregon. - State of Oregon.
Cynthia
John �'
McCain x; McKinney
Republican Pacific Green
Occupation:U.S:Senator Occupation;Global Human
Rights and Peace Activist,
Public Speaking,Lecturer,and
Occupational Background: Researcher.
U.S.Senator;U.S. -
Representative;U.S.Navy Y, -
Captain;Naval Aviator _ Occupational Background:
Visiting Professor and teacher at
Educational Background:U.S.Naval Academy multiple post secondary colleges.
Prior Governmental Experience:U.S.Senator; Educational Background:BA,University of Southern
U.S.Representative California,Los Angeles;Masters from the Fletcher School of Law
and Diplomacy,Tufts University;currently a Doctoral Candidate
In war and peace,l have been a dedicated servant of our country. at the University of California,Berkeley.
Whenever ffaced an important choice between my country's -
interests,party politics or special interests,I chose our country. Prior Governmental Experience:Served six terms in the
I will continue put our country first ushering in a new era of
U.S.Congress and two terms in the Georgia General Assembly.
reform,prosperity ty andpeace.lf I''m elected ted President,the era of Proud motherto a son;Coy,daughter of Billy and Leola
the permanent campaign will end.The era of problem solving McKinney
will begin.Washington is broken,and 1 intend to fix it.All you've Cynthia McKinney served 12 years in the United States Congress
ever asked of government is that it stand on your side,not in as a courageous voice of peace and seeks make America more
your way. safe and better for all Americans. -
Iwillstandbyyoursidetogrowthiseconomy,create more jobs In Cong Tess she authored legislation seeking:el i mi nation of fed-
and get America moving again.I will aggressively push to - eral subsidies for corporations taking jobs overseas;a.national
develop alternative energies while expandi ng our use of existing livable wage;repeal of the Military Tribunals Act;provision for
energy resources here at home.As President l i ntend to provide national forest protection and restoration;elimination of the use
future generations of Americans with a safer,more peaceful of depleted urani u m weapons;denial of federal assistance to
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worldthantheoneweinherited.We wi ll achieve energy security law enforcement agencies violating human rights;9/11/2001
and ensure that healthcare is affordable and available for all.It is victims right to participate in the Victims Compensation Fund;
incumbent on America,more than any other nation on earth,to the impeachment of Bush,Cheney;and Rice.
lead in building the foundations for a stable and enduring peace. -
Iwillputanagendaofreform,prosperity and peace for America (This information furnished by Power To The People Committee-Cynthia .
before any partisan interest or special interest.I will keep that
McKinney for President.)
promise every hour of every day l am i n office. -
(This information furnished by John McCain.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the
State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
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Ralph Rarack
Nad®r Obama
Peace Democrat
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Ouupation:Consumer Occupation:I.serve as a U.S.
'. Advocate 'Senator. -
s �s Occupational Background Ouupa£tonal Background: .'.
Consumer Advocate I've been a community organizer,
- civil rights lawyer,and
Educational Background: constitutional lawteacher.
BA,Princeton University;LLB;
Harvard University Educational Background:I graduated from Columbia
Prior Governmental Experience:US Department of Labor,
University and Harvard Law School.
19605 Prior Governmental Experience:My prior governmental
Why Vote for Nader? experience is 8 years as an Illinois state Senator.
In 1965,Ralph Nader became an American hero when he I'm running for President because atthis defining moment in
brought General Motors to its knees by exposing its campaign to our nation's.history,blems have e've been talkigabout majority so
intimidate and smear him for having written a book about auto de can solve the problems we've been talking:about for
safety.Since then;he has created more than 100 public interest .decades.
groups. - I'm running to turn the page on the failed politics of the pasta
You may know that Nader has saved more thanamillion politics that divides us when we should be coming togetherto
lives because of that Na and air bags,but did you meow n led solve problems;a politics that accepts lobbyists as part of the
lives because
campaign se f seatbelts a nuclear power,bas,but did you know
the system in Washington,instead of recognizing that they're part of
the problem;and where politicians don't mean what they say or
construction of new nuclear plants in America for more than
30 years? - - ' - say what they mean..
You may know that he is largely responsible for the Clean Air so President,I'll bring Democrats and Republicans together to
Act,Clean Water Act,and the Freedom of Information Act,but solve the problems facing us.I'll invest in clean energies so we
did you know that in recent years he secured cheap,generic can create green jobs,reduce our dependence on foreign oil,
AIDS drugs and save this planet for our children.I'll stop giving tax breaks to
g - companies that ship our jobs overseas,and put middle-class
In the 1980s,corporate power coun ter-attached,.expanding tax cut into the pockets of workingfamili es,struggling'home- -
lobbies,think tanks,buying up newspapers_and TV networks. owners,and seniors who deserve to retire with dignity and
. Citizen's groups were frozen out,as Washington becarhe security.I'll work for affordable,accessible health care for all.I'll
"corporate-occupied territory." .make college affordable for anyone who wants to go.And I'll
responsibly end the war in Iraq-a war l opposed.from the start.
To challenge an increasingly rigged system,Nader had to -
enter politics.Despite being frozen out by the corporate media, Since l walked away from a career on Wall Streetto work as
he has been at 60/6 in national polls,with 14%saying theywould community organizer more than two decades ago,I've fought to
vote for him if he were competitive. . bring people together,and to make a difference in the lives of
ordinary Americans.I don't want to pit Blue States against Red
Because neither McCain nor Obama will challenge the States-I wantto lead the United States of America in anew
corporate political establishment,their campaign has been direction to turn this moment of challenge into our moment of
personal,nasty,and trivial.There is no debate about our bloated opportunity.
defense budget,the worsening war in Afghanistan,policy
toward Iran or Russia,Israel/Palestine,single-payer health care, (This information furnished by Obama forAmerica.) '
a living.wage,rebuilding our infrastructure,or a new economy
built on wind and solar power.
Your vote for Nader will keep these big issues alive,and '
strengthen the hand of progressive forces in the coming years.
Ifyou deny your vote to the major parties,theywill know they - -
cannottakeyouforgranted:Your power grows.
Gregory Kafoury
Peace Party Secretary
!This information furnished by Ralph Nader.).
The above Infe, wtlon area not been verified for accurwy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the
State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
Dave Jeff
Brownlow Merkley
Constitution Democrat .
Occupation:Industrial Occupation:Speaker of the
Automation Consulting - Oregon House _
Occupational Background: Occupational Background-
Marketing/Engineering Executive Director,Portland
Habitat for Humanity;National
Educational Background: - Security Analyst,Pentagon and
BS Clarkson University Congressional Budget Office;President,Oregon World Affairs
Council
Prior Governmental Experleneel Constitution Party Vice - Educational Background:David Douglas.High School;.
Chairman - - Stanford(B.A.,International Relations);Princeton,(M.A.,Public
www.Dave0rownlow.com Policy)
I am running forthe U.S.Senate because the professional prior Governmental Experience:State Representative,1999;.
politicians we hired to do the job have failed us. House Democratic Leader,2003;House Speaker,2007
Our economy is in a tailspin;the value of our dollar is heading "Jeff Merkleywill help me bring change to Washington D.C.
toward freefall;our debt is exploding;our manufacturing baseis He will listen to Oregonians and fight for working people."
being ship{ad offshore;our borders have become a virtual Senator Barack Obama
sieve;and our military is bogged down in-two simultaneous, LISTENING TO OREGONIANS
unconstitutional wars.
Clearly,something has got to change. When politicians mcis win weren't back heOreo Oregonians,Jeff Markley
helped Democrats win back the Oregon House and give voiceto
We need to begin curing the disease rather than citizens demanding change.
continuing to treat the symptoms.T,hiswould involve a . Cut taxes for working people;.balanced the budget
return to the constitutional principals of limited government, . Championed Oregon's first"rainy day fund"
sound money,non-intervention with our world neighbors,and • Passed landmark ethics reforms
restoring our individual liberties. ,
Unlike my opponents,I will vote to: The Oregonian called Jews session as Speaker,"Oregon's most
productive in a generation."[4119/081
Defend the Constitution.-not the special or corporate WASHINGTON D.C.IS BROKEN
interests-by returning power back to the states and the,
people. Special interests have controlled the agenda and Oregon
families have paid the price. ,
• Dismantle the Federal Reserve,(a private banking cartel) 70,000 Oregon jobs one
and turn off the money printing presses.Inflation,war, 9 1 g
poverty,and most other economic ills can be traced back to • Skyrocketing gas prices and health care costs
the insanity of our failed monetary policy: • $3 billion spent every week in Iraq
• End the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan,both of which CHANGING WASHINGTON D.C-
haveturnedintobloody,winless debacles with no defined Jeff Markley will work across party lines to find solutions.
missions. - . Protect women's right to choose
• Begin the orderly shutdown of the American Empire,which . End the warand care for our veterans i
now spans some 700 bases in 130 countries-rather than . Cut taxes forworking families;restore fiscal responsibility
waiting for it to spontaneously disassemble itself. • Scrap unfair trade agreements that ship jobs overseas
• Keep America out of entangling alliances-NO foreign aid! • Stand up to drug and insurance companies to make health
care affordable
• Secure our borders. • Independence from foreign oil;create good-paying
• End the senseless slaughter of the unborn. American jobs
"Jeff Markley shares my values,and he will help me deliver for
Instead solutions,all opponents have to offer is more of Oregon."Senator Ron Wyden
the samee::more spending,more debt,more phony money,more of a millworker in rural Oregon and fir:t in his family
failed programs,more foreign interventions,and of course,less B�
liberty. to ao to college Jeff Markley listens to Oreaomans and
fiahts for working Deoole.
Our country is in serious trouble.It is time we start telling each Endorsed by the Oregon State Police Officers'Association;
other the truth.
Oregon Education Association;Oregon Nurses Association;
www.DaveBrownlow.eom Planned Parenthood;Independent Party of Oregon;Sierra Club;_
(This information fumishedby Dave Brownlow forUS.Senate.) League of Conservation Voters;Veterans and Military Families
for Progress;SEIU;AFL-CIO and working families across'
Oregon.
vwvw JeffMerkley.com
(This information furnished by Jeff Merk)ey for Oregon.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the Stat above Oreg motion has not been verified for accuracy by the
State of Oregon. ---
Gordon H
Smith
Republican
Occupation:Unitedstates Candidate
Senator
Occupational Background: - Statements
Smith Frozen Foods
Educational Background: are printed
Southwestern University,JD;
Brigham Young University,BA as submitted .
Prior Governmental Experience:United States Senator, M NN
1997-present;Oregon State Senator,1993-1997;President, -
Oregon State Senate,1995-1998. The state does not correct
SENATOR GORDON SMITH
COMMON GROUND.COMMON GOOD. punctuation; grammar,.
"There's too much partisanship and not enough leadership syntax.errors or inaccurate
in Washington,D.C.As your Senator,I've shown a better way. jnformatlOn.The Only changes
Republican-Democrat,rural-urban,left-right,...from taxes
to health care,energy to the economy,security and safety,I have
succeeded in finding common ground for the common good." made are attempts to correct
Common Ground:Jobs&Economy spelling errors if the word
• Supported tax cuts for families,small busi nesses and as Originally submitted. (snot
home-buying -
• Workingtostopaiob-killing$1.2 trillion tax increase and to in the dictionary.
ensure tax cuts for families and businesses are made
permanent
Common Ground:Health Care -• Supported a prescription drug benefit for Oregon.seniors
and protected a half million Oregonians from unfair cuts to
Medicaid
• Working to protect and expand health insurance for 48,000
Oregon children -
Common Ground:Rural Oregon
• Fought for water for Klamath farmers and sustainable
logging to create lobs and promote forest health;secured
funding for a deeper Columbia River to expand state
agriculture exports
• Working to protect funding for rural counties hurt by unfair
reductions in timber harvests for more information about
Common Ground:Energy&Environment - - voting in Oregon
• Supported first increase in car-mileage standard in 20years
and new incentives for green energy:wind,wave,solar and Cell 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683
alternative-fuel cars
• Working toprotect128,000 acres of scenic Mt.Hood Se habla eSpanol
wilderness
Common Ground:Security&Safety visit - www.oregonvotes.org
• Support continued American leadership and strong interna-
tional participation in fighting aggressive war on terror TTy 1 800 735 2900
• Working to end the war in Iraq swiftly,safely and with honor for the hearing impaired
SENATOR GORDON SMITH
COMMON GROUND.COMMON GOOD.
"I am working to break Washington's partisan paralysis _
and to find common ground and common good
for all Oregonians-l ask for your vote."
--Gordon H.Smith
�rdonsmith com
(This information fumished by Gordon Smith.)
The above information has not been verified for amuncy by the
state of Oregon.
Noah , Tristin
Lemas Mock
Democrat Pacific Green
Occupation:Entrepreneur Occupation:Naturopathic
Physician
Occupational Background:
IndependentRetailer - - Occupational Background*
Northwest Aluminum,NW
Educational Background: . Cherry Growers
M.B.A,Portland State University;
B.A.,.University of California, -- Educational Background:
Santa Barbara Randolph-Macon Woman's College,BA History,Concentrations
International Studies,Biology;PCC,Gerontology;National
Prior Governmental Experience:Businesstiaisonto City of College of Natural Medicine,ND
Bend;Business Liaison to Oregon Department of Transportation
Prior Governmental Experience:None
I've had enough of career politicians ignoring their constituency
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in favor of big banks and big oil.I've had enough of my Community Involvement:La Grande Farmer's Market;
Congressman"Spinning"Congressional votes that too often CURRENTS forJustice and Peace;Sierra Club;former FFA
belie earlier promises. Chapter President,RMWC Judiciary Committee,NCNM Student
It's time torepair Congress,a Congress that has been rendered
Government Judiciary Liaison _
incompetent by partisanship,greed,and conflictsof interest: Military Polity
So long as we allow career politicians to be bought by lobbyists World politics are complex and often chaotic.We must be con-
and PACs,Congress will never again representthe will of the sistent and future-focused in our policy decisions.Our soldiers
people but instead the whims of the disproportionately are putting their lives on the line;we should be told the truth
influential. about their missions.Soldiers must be fed,sheltered,and
resent the will of the citizens of Oregon's healed during and aftertheir terms of service.Any invasions by
If elected,lwill re .
P our forces should follow US and international law.We should
Second Congressional district in Washington,D.C.,agitating for not be occupying sovereign countries against their will.The cost'
substantive change in the United States Congress.)will ensure of war isdeprivingAmericans of domestic needs,including
that Oregon's Second Congressional district is represented with healthcare and social services.
conviction and passion;working devotedly to return county -
timber payments toOregon's rural counties,payments that are Healthcare
rightful compensation for the millions of acres of Oregon lands As a naturopathic physician,l understand the healthcare crisis
under Federal control.I'll put Oregon lands back in Oregon that we are facing.l will advocate for a universal healthcare
hands. system,so Americans will not have to choose between their
homes and their health.While fighting for healthcare for all
If you want: - Americans,l will also support funding of needed services such
1)The rightful return of countytimber paymentsto Oregon's. - as SCHIP and Indian Health Services.SCHIP plays a vital role
rural counties; in providing healthcare in low income and rural areas to the
- 2)An undying commitment toll education; most vulnerable Americans,our children.l was outraged at the
3)Healthcare for ALL Oregon children under 18; politics that surrounded renewing SCHIP during the last con-
4)Affordable and accessible healthcare for all Oregonians; gressional session.OUR CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE IS NOT
5)Relief from big oil and the politicians it owns; SOMETHING TO BE PLAYED WITH!
6)A vocal advocate for farming and farmlands;
7)Practical development of alternative energy without oil Energy
industry influence; Oregon is a leader in alternative energy.Community innovation
8)The return of fair and compassionate United States foreign must be fostered to solve our energy crisis.Local renewable
policy; resources,like wind,can provide power to homes and the grid.
9)To eliminate reckless,petty partisanship. Buying fresh foods,and other goods,produced locally can
10)A congressman committed to change for your benefit... further reduce oil dependency.Together,communities can
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Greg
Walden !
Republican
occupation:Congressman
Occupational Background:
Small business owner Online Voters'
Educational Background:
Graduate:University of Oregon; i Guide
Hood River Valley H.S. 4-
Prior Governmental Experience:State Senator;
Representative - -
-Oregonians are getting hit hard by rising fuel,food Most of the information
and health costs.it's time for new policies.The old ways contained in this voters'
just don't get it done." _
Greg's supported increased fuel efficiency standards for cars pamphlet is also available in
and trucks;authored legislation to allow access to American the Online Voters' Guide at
energy reserves;and voted for legislation to protect against
price gouging at the pump. www.oregonvotes.org.
"While our future rests with new and renewable
energy sources,today we need to change federal law to
allow access to America's vast energy,reserves,rather
than rely y so much upon foreign cartels and companies to
dictate the price and supply to us."
With 21 years of experience as a small business owner in rural
Oregon,Greg Walden knows what it takes to create jobs.
"Better management of our forests would create more
jobs,decrease wildfires and reduce pollution.We need to
increase the authority of forest managers to actively ,
manage forests to reduce catastrophic fire and improve
forest health." -
Walden's a leader in Congress advocating for changes in the -
healthcaresystemtoimprovequality,increase access and ESpanO'
reduce costs and errors.That includes expanding services for
our veterans.He led the effort to prevent closure of the VA's
Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics,preserving Una version en espanol de algunas
access to care for nearly 14,000 veterans
partes de la Guia del Elector esta
"We owe a great debt to those who have worn our a su disposition en el portal del
nation's uniform and safeguarded our freedom."
Greg has consistently voted against wasteful spending and Internet cuya dlreeci6n aparece arrlba.
highertaxes,saying:-Working families,not government, Conscientes de que este material an
should have more say in how their hard-earned dollars linea podria no Ilegar adecuadamente
are spent." -
a todos los electores que necesitan este
"The congressman has a huge challenge and responsibility... servicio, se invita atoda persona
Walden has been up to the challenge to date,and probably
keeps in better contact with his districtthan just about any a imprimir la version en linea ycircularla
congressman."The La Grande Observer,February 26,2008 a aquellos electores que no tengan
Congressman Greg Walden: - acceso a Una computadora.
Making areal difference for us.
(This information furnished by Walden for Congress.)
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The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the
State of Oregon.
Kate Rick
Brown Dancer
Democrat Republican
Occupation:State Senator Occupation:Retired Journalist
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: .
Family and Juvenile Law Journalist 1985-2008-
Attorney
- Educational.Background:
Educational Background: - ' ? Bachelors Deg;ee,
University of Colorado;B.A.; Communication,Pacific
Northwestern School of Law,Lewis and Clark College,J.D.; University,Forest Grove
Senior Executive Program,Kennedy School of Government, Prior Governmental Experience:None
Harvard
Prior Governmental Experience:State Representative Community Involvement:Past President,City Club rEugene;
Looking Glass Youth and Family Services;Children's Miracle
1991-1996;State Senator since 7997;former Senate Majority racle
Network;Young Life Board,Springfield
Leader
Tough on Initiative Fraud_- Family:Wife of 25 years,Kathy;Two sons,Jake and Jess_
NOW IS THE TIME FOR A NON-PARTISAN
Concerned about fraud in our initiative system,Kate Brown SECRETARY OF STATE
passed the law banning anyone convicted of fraud,forgery or
identirytheft from collecting ballot measure signatures,With Dear Voters,
her legal background,she will crack down on fraud with - Traveling this state as a journalist for 23 years you discover
tough enforcement to ensure signature gatherers follow- the.Common bonds that make us proud to be Oregonians.
the law and make sure those who don't are prosecuted. _
Opening Doors.for Jobs But when l investigated state government I saw that bitter
partisanship and special interests dominate.Now is the time to
The Secretary of State's office is the first stop for anew business elect people who are not beholden to special interests.
in Oregon.In these tough economic times,Kate Brown is dedi- I left journalism to run for Secretary of State so I.could pass a
Bated to making Oregon attractive to new businesses to better Oregon on to my children-and l ask for your vote.
create new good-paying jobs,and to making it easier to do -Rick Dancer
business in Oregon.
Rigorous Audits to Save Money Vic A Br's a Oregon Governor(1 t we need i says:
"Dancer's experience is exactly whatweneedina Secretary of
With rigorous audits of state agencies,schools and even energy. .State.Objectivity,investigative know-how,and a keen
use,Kate Brown will make sure our tax dollars are spent appreciation of all parts of Oregon."
effectively and efficiently.By keeping a close eye on the There are clear differences between my opponent and Mine:
bottom-line and finding creative ways to provide critical . I support opening the Primary Election so every
services,she will help put more dollars into our priorities,like Oregonian's voice is heard.
education and health care. • I support permitting only legal citizens to register to vote.
Fair and Open Elections • I support guaranteeing the right W a secret ballot for all
Kate Brown won her first race by just seven votes,so she knows elections. -
firsthandthatevery votemattersandevery votemustbe I will
us sinot review and audit all state agencies
counted.She supports campaign finance reform,and wrote the unionselam not financially beholden to public employee
law that requires campaign cash be reported online,where the unions.
public can easily know who is funding ballot measure and I will work to take politics out and Put trust in.
candidate campaigns.As Secretary of State she will continue to "Oregon roots rum deep for Rick Dancer.From the family
safeguard our elections and shine a light on the influence of -
money in politics.Under her watch,we'll always have homestead in Baker Co being born,raised,and educated in
elections you can trust. Washington County, working king in Lane County and the south
coast,Rick Dancer will always put Oregon first."Congressman
Experienced Leadership.Results that Matter. Greg Walden.
The Choice that Makes a Difference. "Rick Dancer has a proven record of being fair and impartial.He
Kate Brown for Secretary of State will bring a non-partisan approach to this job that is desperately
wvvvv KateBrowaFofOregon com needed."Jack Roberts,former Oregon Labor
Commissioner. -
(This information furnished by The Kate Brown Committee.)
www.RickDancer.com
(This information furnished by Rick Dancer.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the _
State of Oregon. State of Oregon..
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Allen Michael
Alley Marsh
Republican Constitution
Occupation:Company = Occupation:Maintenance
Founder-Board Chairman, g � -
Private Investor Occupational Background:'
avarietyofjobs
,e Occupational Background: - Educational Background:.
Over 30 years of experience somecollege
creating,building and financing -
global companies.Company Co-Founder,President,CEO and Prior Governmental Experience:none
Board Member;Venture Capital Investor;Marketing Executive; America is in danger and Oregon on the verge of collapse.
Automotive and Aerospace Engineer. Leaders of the Democrat and Republican'parties with their ivy
Educational Background:BS in Mechanical Engineering, League educations are either incredibly stupid or are
Minor emphasis in Business:Purdue University.Public schools deliberately destroying us.It istimeto return to Constitutional
K-12, _ Governmentand become once again a land of opportunity
for Americans.We have entered,voluntarily,into a slave
Prior Governmental Experience:Deputy Chief of Staff, relationship,with our government masters.
Oregon Governor Kulongoski;Appointed by Governor Kitzhaber -
asfoundingchairofOregonCouncilforKnowledgeand Government licenses our activity from travel to marriage,
Economic Development. they tax us to drain us of our'sustenance,and then use our
money to hire police and bureaucrats to come into our homes
Family:Married for 26years to Debbie,three children. with warrants to kidnap our children,steal our property and
Community Service:Former Chairman:OMSI,Oregon deprive us of our liberty with no remedy-at-law.
Council of the American Electronics Association and the Oregon In 2007 the legislature,including Ben Westlund,voted to put
Business Plan(Recipient of Cecil Andrus Sustainability and atoll on every road,bridge and bike path in Oregon with
Conservation Award 2008).Board Member:Oregon Innovation photo tracking devices.Once the Federal Real I.D.Act,which
Council,Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute puts everyone into Biometric data base,is completed the
and Oregon.Business Council.Clackamas Women's Services Democrat/Republican leadership plan to merge the banks with
volunteer.Youth soccer and baseball coach.Governor's the States and Federal treasury into one entity with all financial
Community Involvement Award. transactions being done.by computer.Anyone who objects to
Experience and Trust any government policy will have their identification suspended
The Treasurer must be an experienced and trusted manager' and be unable to buy groceries and pay rent.
whose top priority is providing financial peace of mind for our As State Treasurer,l will uphold and defend the Oregon.
retirees and schools.Oregonians need to know thatthe invest- Constitution.
ments they rely on to support them are sound.Allen has 30 years
of private sector experience in starting companies,managing (This information furnished by Michael Marsh)
investments,and creating jobs for Oregonians.The Business
Journainamed him 2002's High Tech Executive of the Year and
one of Oregon's top CEOs in 2004.Forbes magazine recognized
his company as the"Fourth Fastest Growing Technology
Company"in the US in 2005.
Fiscal Strength in a Global Economy
While other career politicians have been running for office,
Allen has been running companies and growing jobs.He brings
an outsider's perspective that will drive change.Allen's life
experiences allow him to fully understand all of our investment
options in an increasingly competitive,complex and fast-paced
world.That's why his supporters are as diverse as Oregon
Bankers Association,Agriculture Political Action Committee,
Oregon Small Business Coalition,State Treasurer Bill Rutherford -
and Governor Vic Atiyeh.Alien will provide steady,experienced
leadership for Oregon. -
vuww FriendsOfAllenAIIey corn
(This information furnished by Friends ofAilen Alley.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verif led for accuracy by the
State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
MMEMM M !
Ben
Westlund
Democrat
Occupation:Consultant on
lowering healthcare costs
Occupational Background: -
(� Small business owner - -
Educational Background:Whitman College,BA
- Prior Governmental Experience:State legislator 1997-2008
Also nominated bythe independent Party
BEN STLUND HAS THE RIGHT PRIORITIES
wean tUND PRIORITY-LOWER ENERGY COSTS -
"Ben believes that we can do more to reduce our dependence
on foreign oil and reduce energy costs.That's why he has _
supported investments in new energy sources,like wind,wave
and sole r,a nd in conservation." _
Governor John Kitzhaber
Endorsed by Oregon League of Conservation Voters;
Oregon AFL-CIO;Sierra Club;Governor Ted Kulongoski. .
WESTLUND tnmry 1 OVVFR HEALTHCARE COSTS
"Having successfully fought cancer himself,Ben is one of
Oregon's most effective champions for making healthcare
more affordable for everyone,improving quality,and
covering children who don't have insurance.'
U.S.Senator Ron Wyden
Endorsed by Planned Parenthood PAC;Oregon Nurses
Association;SEIU Locals 49&503;Oregon AFSCME Council 75; _
Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens PAC n
VIESTLUND PRIORITY.,QUALITY EDUCATION
"Ben voted to reduce the interest that school districts pay for
bonds to save taxpayers millions of dollars.The cost
savings can be put directly into the classroom to help improve
our schools."
Susan Castillo,Superintendent of Public Instruction _
"Ben knows we must remain competitive in the world economy.
That's why he supports expanding technical and vocational -
traininginourhighschoolsandworkedtocreateanew
university engineering center,expand Oregon Institute of
Technology and start a university in Central Oregon."
Governor Barbara Roberts
Endorsed by Oregon Education Association;American
Federation of Teachers-Oregon;Oregon School Employees
Association;State Treasurer Randall Edwards
lESTLUND PRIORITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
"The state has millions of dollars in unclaimed property.
Ben is helping return more money to Oregonians.Search
for your name aY WWW.C_p YourLostMonev com" _
Lynn Lundquist,Former House Speaker -
Endorsed by Credit Union Association of Oregon;
Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council; -
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council;Oregon State Police
Officers'Association
LEARN ABOUT BEN'S PRIORITIES FOR OREGON
WWW BENWESTLUND COM 547-480-0924
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Ben Westlund.) - -
The above informadon has not been verified for accurscy by the
State of Oregon.
J Ashlee Walter F (Walt).
Albies Brown
Working Families Pacific Green
Occupation:Attorney Occupation:Volunteer
attorney,Consumer Justice
Alliance,Oregon Consumer
Occupational Background: _ League(Oregon State Bar's
Associate,Steenson,Schumann, - 2004 awards for"TOTAL HOURS
Tewksbury,Creighton,&Rose, OF PRO-BONO SERVICES"
PC,2008-present;.Attorney, - and"LEGAL SERVICES.
Law Offices of J.Ash lee Albies,
2005-2008 TO THE POOR").
Educational Background:Rutgers University,B.S.;Lewis and Occupational Background:Commander JAGC U.S.Navy
Clark Law School,J.D. (Ret.)(1944-71);volunteer WWII,Korea,Vietnam;public
defender,prosecutor,appellate attorney,attorney for disabled
Prior Governmental Experience:None servicemen,judge.Lewis&Clark Law School(1970-80)taught
Democracy requires real electoral choices.l am running for Consumer Law,Criminal Procedure,Legal Ethics.Malheur
Attorney General to offer voters a choice and to introduce voters County Counsel,Deputy D.A.(1989-91).Family timber farmer
to the Working Families Party. (1988-2007)(Wait donated to Lincoln County,for all Oregonians,
his reforested 185-acre farm on the Siletz River as a no-hunting,
Political parties should help you identify candidates who support no-logging nature park).
issues that matterto you.In this race;the two major parties have Educational Background:USC,B.A.,J.D.;Harvard Law
nominated the same candidate,so it is importantfor us to raise School(constitutional law);Boston University,M.A.
anothervoice.
(government);Uof0,M.L.S.
Our Working Families Parry stands for good jobs, Prier Governmental Experience:Oregon Senate(1975-87)
especially creating green family-wage jobs,health care
for all without private profit,debt f roe higher education Community Activities:League of Conservation Voters;VFW;
and technical training,affordable housing and an end to Amnesty International;Oregon Fair Trade Campaign;Physicians
predatory lending,and strengthening workers rights to for a National Health Plan;NAACP(since 1948);Sierra Club.
organize and negotiate with employers.
The U.S.Department of Justice established aCivil Rights
The Attorney General holds a unique position;she upholdsthe Division in 1957 to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all
rule of lawfor all Oregonians.The Attorney General must Americans.While Oregon adopted an enlightened Bill of Rights
understand the economic and social underpinnings of crime. in 1859,ourJustice Department has no Civil Rights Division.
Unemployment,poor educational opportunities,and health care Walt would create a Civil Rights Division.
unavailability can lead to bad choices.Criminals must be -
prosecuted,but judges and juries need flexibility to fashion Violent crime should always be punished by incarceration.
penalties that fitthe crime and the criminal.This will help However,the majority of crime is drug and poverty related.
prevent future crime. Walt would form special committeesto address the issues of
educational funding,unemployment,healthcare,drug and
The high cost of prisons keeps us from accomplishing other alcohol rehabilitation,housing,food,and energy costs.
goals.Oregon spends+more of its general fund on corrections
than any other state.Prison is more expensive and often less. Walt's strong commitment to health care is not limited to how it
effective than community based solutions.These funds are impacts our quality of life and longevity,but how poor health
taken"away from education,health care,and other services that care is reflected in crime,as the leading cause of personal
might actually reduce crime.Likewise,the death penalty does bankruptcies,loss of productive employment,and domestic
not reduce crime.It diverts resources from effective crime violence.Over 600,000 Oregonians(160,000 children)are
prevention strategies and costs more than life imprisonment. uninsured.The two major parties have failed to address the
basic need for medical care because.of their fear of the health
The Attorney General should aggressively prosecute polluters, insurance industry.
corporate criminals,and predatory lenders.Environmental
destruction,economic violence,stealing pensions,and defraud- "Of all the forms of inequality,injustice in health care is
ing small shareholders causes serious harm to everyday people. the most shocking and most inhuman.-
. (Rev.Martin Luther King,Jr.)PNHP Newsletter Spring 2008
Join[fie Working Families Party building Oregon.
(This information furnished by Committee of 7000 Elect Wab Brown as
(This information furnishedby✓AshleeAlbies.) Oregon Attorney General.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above rnformation has not been verified for accuracy by the
State of Oregon. State of Oregon. _ _
SEEM
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John R James E
Kroger Leuenberger
Democrat Constitution
Occupation:Law professor Occupation:Oregon Sole
Practitioner Attorney 1993
Occupational Background: present;Husband 1990-present;
Father 1992-present
_ federal prosecutor;law professor -
Educational Background:Yale Occupational Background::
University,B.A.,M.A.;Harvard Law Clerk Idaho Court Appeals
Law School,J.D. 1987-89;Idaho Deputy Attorney General 1989-91
Prior Governmental Experience:U.S.Marine Corps;federal Educational Background:Juris Doctor Degree University
l prosecutor,Enron prosecutor,U.S.Department of Justice Idaho 1987
John Isroger received both the Democratic and Prior Governmental Experience:LawClerk Idaho Court
- - ---'x Attorney General of Oregon. Is 1987-89;Idaho Deputy Attorney General 1969-91..
JOHN KROGER FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL The constitutions of Oregon and the United States should not be _
THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE TO DELIVER ignored.I will obey them.I will do all I can to make our govern-
- THE CHANGE WE NEED ments operate within.their constitutional limits.
John Kroger is a tough,award-winning prosecutor and legal My policy is:slavery bad-liberty good.
scholarwith a record of integrity.He has new energy,new ideas
and vast experience in court: Oregon's founding fathers chosIf,Ikn wthat L.
• Asa prosecutor,John convicted mafia klllerad atraffickers IHaving been a.prosecutor myself,lknowthataperson can be
and ggUMptaovernment official .winning every trial and both a great prosecutor and a good person.Prosecutors are not
appeal: - supposed to prosecute all cases brought tothem.Prosecutors
• John{if^`°r,+fed Enron executiveswho defrauded millions of are supposed to only prosecute cases for which the prosecutor
Americans. has admissible evidence that will likely convince a jury that a
• John te"rh •_„,�griminallaw at Lewis&Clark Law School particular defendant is.guilty ofacrime.Prosecutors should
never:knowingly present perjurious testimony.Appellate
"John.is tenacious,fearless and brilliant.His ethics and prosecutors should confess error when appropriate.
moral compass are second to none."
-Andrew Weissmann,Former Director,Enron Task Force When I am Attorney General the policy of the Oregon
JOHN KROGER'S PLAN TO MOVE OREGON FORWARD
Department of J ustice will be to seek justice,n of victories.
• F' ht meth aaaressively,with more effective enforcement and Oregon's Constitution says,"in all criminal cases whatever,the
drug treatment jury shall have the right to determine the law,and the facts under
ld P-Qil t rr oon ibl -forthe damage they cause to the direction of She Court as to the law.:.."-1 will do all lcan as
• Attorney General to insure juries in criminal cases knowtheir
• Ensure eyrry par p y powers as well as their duties.
...,r,."tc th"rh ld euDDOrt payments to which
they are entitled We need to create trial courts of general jurisdiction.In 1910 the
• Protect consumers and seniors from scam-artists,identity people eliminated Oregon's circuit courts when we amended
thieves and crooked companies. - Article Vll of the Oregon Constitution.Oregon's Circuit Courts,.
• Defend civil rights.a woman's right to choose and Oregon have not been replaced by law as authorized by Article VII
crimevictims. amended. _
"John's courtroom experience and his thoughtful ideas' I am pro life:A person becomes a person at conception.'
for protecting our children and the environment make
him the right person for the job." -Gov.John Kitzhaber Our right to defend ourselves and others is our most important
right.We cannot and should not rely solely on government
ENDORSED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT employees to protect ourselves,our families,and our property.
-
AND PEOPLE WE TRUST Website:Leuenbergecus
Attorney General Hardy Myers
31 Oregon District Attorneys Email:jim @Leuenbergecus
Sheriffs of Oregon (This information furnished by James E Leuenberger.)
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon State Police Officers'Association -
TheSierraClub,OregonChapter
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Governors Ted Kulongoski,John Kitzhaber,and Barbara Roberts
Oregon Education Association
Crime Victims United'
SEIU Locals 503 and 49
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC -
Oregon Police Chiefs for Safer Communities
Check www.johnkroger.com to loam more
(This information furnished byJohn R Kroger.)
The above irdormatlon hn not been verified for accuracy by the The above Informadon has not been verified for eoeuraey by the
State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
Masse
Maren Chris
Telfer
Lundgren
Democrat Republican
Occupation:Public Defender Occupation:Certified Public
Accountant
Occupational Background: Occupational Background:
Management CPA;Community College:.
Instructor
Educational Background: Educational Background:
Portland State University,B.A.;
Gonzaga Law School,J.D. B.S.,Denver University;graduate studies,Franklin University,
University of Oregon.
Prior Governmental Experience:None
Prior Governmental Experience:Bend City Council;Central
As a mother and advocate for children,l have come to realize our Oregon Cities Organization;Economic Development for Central
system is broken and our solutions must be interconnected.We Oregon;Chair,Bend La Pine School District Budget Committee.
must change the way we think about the urgent problemswe
face and stop wasting money on the same broken systems.Now Community Involvement:HealthMatters of Central Oregon;.
is the time to collaborate toform a shared vision of the Oregon Meth Action Coalition;Treasurer,Episcopal Diocese of Eastern
we want for our children and grandchildren and set a strategic Oregon;Bend Chamber of Commerce;Rotary International._
plan to reach that vision. Chris Teller
Building a Sustainable Economy: A Voice of Reason.Our Voice in Salem.
T mes are tough.We must shift from an economy rooted in the Chris Teller has the experience and common sense we need in
lu mber and real estate booms of the past to a sustainable state senator.She's a Certified Pub]is Accountant who works
economy for future generations by building local businesses, with local non-profits and has helped hundreds of small
tourism,renewable energy,and clean tech manufacturing. businesses.In Salem,Chris wil l use her experience to bring
sense back to the state budget and make sure government lives
Prioritizi ng Education: - within its means j ust like our families do. -
I am committed to educational excellence at all levels:from early Controlling Our Health Care.Costs
childhood programs preparing children to arrive at school ready Chris is a founding member of HealthMatters of Central Oregon,
to learn,to reducing class sizes,expanding teacher mentoring, which is dedicated.to bringing together local-community
keeping arts and PE in schools,and ensuring all Oregonians leaders,doctors,hospitals and businesses to deliver less
have access to higher education and vocational programs. expensive health care.In Salem she will work to control costs
Achieving Energy Independence: and protect access to the quality care we need.
I believe Oregonians have the pioneering spi rit to create a green Supporting Local Teachers and Students
energy blueprint for the nation.l will work to expand our existing Chris will ensure our children get the best possible education by
wind,solar,wave and geothermal infrastructure. strengthening training standards and advocating for new
accountability measures to ensure a.higher proportion of our tax
Expanding Public Transportation: -money is spent directly in to&al classrooms on teachers,text
I will advocatefor regional public transportation resources so books,and technology.
working families don'thavetochoose between fuel and food. Creating Safer Communities
Improving Healthcare: Families are impacted everyday by crime associated with meth
addiction.Chris will ensure repeat offenders are put behind bars
No one should have to choose between paying for medical and make treatment a higher priority in jails and prisons.
treatment and paying their bills.Asa mother,I understand the Supported by those we know and trust:
urgency of this issue.I will fightfor a better health care system Les Stiles,retired Sheriff
that serves all Oregonians. - Former State Senator and Speaker of the House Bev Clarno
E NDORSE D BY: Oran and Janie Teeter,Bend
Bob Eberhard,Redmond
Senator Ron Wyden Vic and Vicki Russell,La Pine
Governor John Kitzhaber - Oregon Nurses Association ..
Oregon.Health Care Association
Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian
National Federation of Independent Business/
John Kroger Oregon SAFE Trust PAC
UFCW Oregon Education Association -
Associated Oregon Industries
Oregon League of Conservation Voters Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
United Transportation Union
Oregon School Employees Association(OSEA)
(This information furnished by Chris Teffec)
Basic Rights Oregon PAC
Central Oregon Labor Council(AFL-CIO)
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Maren Lundgren.
uracy by the
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregrotion has not bean vedfied for acc
State of Oregon.
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Vote-by-Mail General Election I November 4, 2008
Dear Deschutes County Voter:
This is your November 4, 2008 General Election Voters' Pamphlet. During
this election you will be asked to decide on many important issues. This
Voters' Pamphlet is a cooperative effort between the Deschutes County
Clerk and the Oregon Secretary of State. It is provided to assist you in
becoming a more informed voter as you cast your ballot.
This pamphlet contains the ballot measures and explanatory statements
which are designed to provide you with impartial and fair information. It also
contains paid arguments for or against certain measures.
Candidates may also pay to place a statement in the pamphlet to provide
you with additional information about them. On your ballot, the names of
the candidates will appear in random alphabetical order as required by law.
As you review the pamphlet, please remember that you may not be voting
on every office or measure in this pamphlet. Your ballot will contain only
those issues on which you are eligible to vote, based on where you
live. Ballots will be mailed on Friday, October 17, 2008, to each registered
voter.
For your convenience, the Deschutes County Voters' Pamphlet contains
voting instructions, how to request a replacement ballot and Official Ballot
Drop Site locations.
Please Vote!
Sincerely,
Nancy Bianl?enship, Deschutes County Clerk
Attention
This is the beginning of your county voters'pamphlet.The county portion of this joint voters'pamphlet is inserted in the center of the
state portion.Each page of the county voters'pamphlet is clearly marked with a gray bar on the outside edge.All information contained
in the county portion of this pamphlet has been assembled and printed by your Deschutes County Clerk.
Index to Voters' Pamphlet
Page
9-57 . Forest View Special Road District Ten-Year Capital Project Local Option Levy................................................................. 9-5
9-58 Central Oregon Community College General Obligation Bond Authorization................................................................. 9-6
9-59 La Pine Park and Recreation District Permanent Tax Rate Limit....................................................................................... 9-10
9-60 Bend Area Transportation District Formation&Establishment of Tax Rate Limit............................................................... 9-12
9-61 Deschutes County Transient Room Tax.............................. ............................................................................. 9-16
9-62 River Forest Acres Special Road District Five Year Local Option Tax.........:...................................................................... 9-18
9-63 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District Five-Year Local Option Levy.................................:................................................. 9-19
9-64 Redmond Area Park and Recreation District General Obligation Bond Authorization....................................................... .9-20
9-65 Redmond Area Park and Recreation District.Five-Year Local Option Tax.......................................................................... 9-22
9-66 Deschutes River Recreational Homesites,Unit 6,Special Road District 10 Year Local Option Tax.................................. 9-23
9-67 Sisters School District#6 Four-Year Local Option Tax....................................................................................................... 9-24
9-68 Panoramic Access Special Road District Ten Year Local Option Tax................................................................................. 9-27
16-52 Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District Renewal of Five-Year Operations Local Option Tax......................... 9-28
All candidates were invited to participate in this pamphlet.The following candidates submitted information.
Page
Barram,Jodie............................... ....................................... 9-33
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Blanton,Larry.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9-30
Boero,Ed.................................. ................... 9-38
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Bogart,Gerald'Jeny":.....:........................................:.................................._........................................................-..
................................................ 9-42
Boyd,Brad........................................ ............................................................ 9-42
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9-2 1 Index
Voting Information
Registering to Vote
To be eligible to vote in the November 4,2008 General
Election, a completed voter registration card must be
postmarked by Tuesday, October 14, 2008. 3
To Register To Vote In Oregon,You Must Be:
1. A resident of Oregon. oMakeure you have completely
filled in the oval next to your choices.
2. A United States citizen.
3. At least 18 years old by election day.
You Must Update Your Registration If: _
1. Your residence or mailing address changes.
2. Your name changes. Q I
3. You wish to change your party affiliation. '
Important Note: If you have moved or your name has
changed and you have not yet updated your registra- If you vote for more candidates than
tion,you are still eligible to vote.Contact the Deschutes allowed, or if you vote both Yes and No on
County Elections office, 541-388-6547 for further infor- a measure, it is called an overvote.
mation.
Voters With Disabilities: Your vote will not count for that candidate
It you are unable to vote your ballot without assistance, or measure.
contact the Deschutes County Elections office at
541.388-6547. We will provide two persons to assist ,
you in voting.To assure your voted ballot is received by ,
election day,contact the elections office early to arrange - '° )ts,,
for assistance.You may also select someone else of your 3N
own choice to assist you. �. z
A cassette edition of the Voters'Pamphlet is available.
To order,please contact Independent Living Resources
at 503-232-7411 or TTY 503-232-8408. You do not have to vote on all contests.
Those you do vote on will still be counted.
Voting Instructions
Check Your Ballot! Contact Deschutes County Elections office at
541-388-6547 to request a replacement ballot if:
To vote you must blacken the oval(oills) completely
with a pencil or pen(black or blue ink). 4 you make a mistake
To write-in a name—Blacken the oval (41111 )to the left -) your ballot is damaged or spoiled
of the dotted line and write-in the name on the dotted line. -4 your ballot is lost
It you vote for more candidates than allowed,or if you vote or for any other reason.
both Yes and No on a measure,it is called an overvote.
Your vote will not count for that candidate or measure.
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on will still be counted.
TTY 1-800-735-2900
Contact Deschutes County Elections office at
541-388-6547 to request a replacement ballot if:
you make a mistake _
y your ballot is damaged or spoiled
— your ballot is lost
or for any other reason.
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TTY 1-800-735-2900 -
Remember, if stated on your ballot, vote
both sides of your ballot.
9-3 1 Voting Information
Drop Site Locations
Bend
Deschutes Service Center Redmond City Hall
1300 NW Wall St 716 SW Evergreen Ave
Drop Box located on Parkway side of building Oct 20-Nov 3: 8 am- 5 pm
Available 7 days a week (Usual Business Hours& Days)
Election Day,Tuesday, Nov 4: open until 8 pm Election Day,Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am -8 pm
Drive-By Drop Site
Corner of Wall St and Lafayette Ave Sisters
(Parking Area) Sisters City Hall
Days open extended for this election. 520 E Cascade Ave
Oct 27-Nov 3 (Mon-Fri): 8 am-6 pm Oct 20-Nov 3: 8 am - 5 pm
Election Day;Tuesday, Nov 4: 7 am -8 pm (Usual Business Hours& Days)
Election Day,Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am -8 pm
Deschutes County Road Department
61150 SE 27'h St
Available 7 days a week Sunriver
Election Day,Tuesday, Nov 4: open until 8 pm Drive-By Drop Site
Sunriver Area Public Library
La Pine Sunriver Business Park
56855 Venture Ln
Drive-By Drop Site Friday, Oct 31: 8 am -5 pm
La Pine Public Library Monday, Nov 3: 8 am-6 pm
16425 First St Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am-8 pm
1®'St& Huntington Rd
Friday& Monday, Oct 31 & Nov 3: Sam - 6 pm
Election Day,Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am-8 pm Terrebonne
Terrebonne Sheriff Substation
8154 11th St,Suite 3
Redmond Friday& Monday, Oct 31 & Nov 3:
Drive-By Drop Site 8 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm
Redmond Public Library Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4:
827 SW Deschutes Ave Sam - 1 pm and 2 pm-8 pm
Friday&Monday, Oct 31 & Nov 3: 8 am -6 pm
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4: 8 am -8 pm
County Clerk's office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Extended Hours: Oct 27-Nov 3(Mon - Fri), 7 am to 7 pm
f Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008, 7 am to 8 pm
1300 NW Wall St, Upper Floor, Send - Privacy Booths Provided
Remember!
All ballots must be received at an official drop site or the Deschutes County
Clerk's office no later than 8 pm, Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008
Postmarks Do Not Count!
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9-4 1 Drop Site Locations
Measure 9-57 Forest View Special Road District
We are in favor of the paving of Sunrise Blvd.in LaPine,OR _
#1 is the Health Issue. It would mean a tremendous reduction in
airbourne dust, which is like a fine glass to our area, it will also
reduce the amount of dust in people's homes and for people with
breathing problems like asthma.It would reduce pollution caused by
r car exhaust that goes into the road base and adds to pollution of our
S aquafir.The paving will also help our road dlstdct with snow removal
R by making it easier and less costly By paving,the money saved in
i I dust control and maintenance could be used for dust control and
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the safer travel of our school buses in the winter months.
€ (This information furnished by David and Terri Page.)
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PROPOSAL TO PAVE 1.6 MILES OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD
The Forest View Special Road District Board, contracts for road
maintenance and snow removal with the current tax base. The
1.6 miles of Sunrise Boulevard is used by 140 school bus trips a
month,with no County financial assistances.The traffic has been
counted (by the County counter) with 400 cars, company trucks
and buses a day.The weekend and especially three-day Holiday
traffic going to and from the lakes can increase significantly with
boats and campers etc.
Sunrise Boulevard connects Day Road to the North and Burgess
Road to the South.The proposed paving would reduce maintenance
off the road,(except for snow removal)for approximately 6-10 years.
Paving would also reduce the Health Hazard of dust by 75%in the
District.With BLM land to the West of the District,the fire danger is
high,and with Sunrise Blvd being the main route in and out of the
District,Sunrise Blvd would be the major evacuation route for the
majority of residents.This ballet measure would impose$2.80 per
$1000 of assessed value for a period of ten years,starting 2009.
If the levy does not pass,nothing would change. It would be busi-
ness as usual with no new improvements.
(This information furnished by Henry Kelley,President,Forest View
Special Road District Board.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument
9-5 1 Measures
Measure 9aW Central Oregon Community College
new facility, and of other college buildings, to provide additional -
m - classroom space to accommodate record enrollment.
Construction of regional campus centers in local communities,
including Madras and Prineville.As it has done in Redmond,the
Board seeks to expand basic services to all of Central Oregon to
cmeet the increased demand and diverse needs of the residents of
each community.
Upgrades of college buildings to improve access.for students
- e and patrons with disabilities.
Total cost for the bond is$43.75 million.The net increased cost to
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homeowners is estimated to be less than 3 cents per$1,000 of as-
sessed property value,or about$5.50 a year on home assessed
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however,the bond for the Library,currently being assessed at 9
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cents per$1,000,will be retired in June 2009.
Oregon law limiting future increases in property assessment use-
ally results in average assessed home valued inthe COCC District. -
being substantially less than the sales or market value.
(This information furnished by James E Middleton,Central Oregon
r s Community College.)
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3- The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors has
placed on this ballot a measure to fund construction of new build-
ings and renovations of existing facilities.
In the past 30 years,enrollment at COCC has tripled. During that
time,only one bond issue has been added to the tax rolls—to ad-
dress growth and build the campus library. Since 1994,when the
library bond issue was approved,enrollment is up more than 50
percent. This fall, COCC is once again serving a record number
of students.
Specifically,this proposal includes: - -
New health careers and science building.A state grant of$5.3
million was approved by the 2007 Legislature to partially fund this
building; COCC receives these funds only if it matches the state
contribution.
Creation of additional lab and student leaming space for
programs in nursing,dental assisting,medical assisting,massage
therapy and science programs.
Space for new programs that train students in new health care
fields. COCC is currently exploring the feasibility of programs in
pharmacy technician and physical therapist assistant. -
Expanded capacity for popular science courses like anatomy
and physiology,microbiology and chemistry.Current science labs
are in buildings constructed in the 1960s.
Easily accessible space for Volunteers in Medicine Dental Clinic
and Community Massage Clinic that serve the community and
provide students practical experience.
Renovation of areas vacated by the programs that move into the
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9-6 Measures
Measure 9-58 Arguments
As the Board of Central Oregon Community College,we are plan- Central Oregon Association of REALTORS°supports
ning for the future.We know communities benefits from avadety COCC.and Ballot Measure 9-58
of educational and job training opportunities. Central Oregon is a wonderful place to live and raise family.The
We also know there is a demand for training to fill a growing need quality of life not only attracts new residents, but is the reason
for health care workers. We have proposed a bond measure to people choose to put down roots and contribute to the community.
improve and expand COCC facilities,especially for health career Central Oregon Community College is an excellent institution that
programs. contributes to the livability of our region.Since COCC was founded
Plan focuses on facilities for health careers nearly 60 years ago,it has provided countless educational oppor-
This bond proposal would expand nursing facilities, create new tunities that help make our communities better places to live:
health career training opportunities and take advantage of a$5.8 • Associate degree programs leading to certification and jobs,
million state grant to build a new health careers and science and those allowing credit transfers to a four-year college or
building.Those funds would be lost if the college does not raise university
matching funds. • GED or high school completion programs
Facility improvements would benefit all programs • Specialized training for fields such as nursing, medical and
COCC was founded nearly 60 years ago.The bond measure would dental assisting,automotive technology,computer and informa-
fund updates to aging facilities for programs,technology and ADA tion systems,early childhood education and many more
access.Science labs,built in the 1960s,are especially in need of • Community leaming classes that provide exposure to new skills
updates to stay current with programs. or help students refresh old ones
• Art exhibits, performances and guest speakers open to all
Existing facilities cannot accommodate enrollment growth residents
The college provides education and job training throughout the -
region.It is the fastest growing community college in the state.In These are only at few of the many services and programs the col-
2007-08,COCC had a 12 percent enrollment increase and the in- lege provides that help create a diverse and healthy place where
crease this year is expected to be even higher.This measure would we all want to live,
add instructional space and accommodate student enrollment by As Realtors®; we believe the college is a community resource
renovating existing space for labs and classroom instruction,and that enhances property values and attracts new residents who
by constructing regional student outreach centers in local corn- can benefit us all-highly trained professionals,such as doctors,
munities including Madras and Prineville. teachers and nurses. - -
Cost is minimal College training programs also increase the number of skilled
The net increase to your property tax rate would be just 3 cents workers from within our community, strengthening the economy
per$1,000 of assessed value-yes,that's less than$6 a year on for all of us. - -
the average house in Deschutes County. The increased cost of the proposed bond is estimated at only$6 per
We believe this proposal would benefit all of our communities. year for the average homeowner.New residents to the area will pay.
Donald Reeder Anthony Dorsch Chaney Miller their share as those who already live here.But the full value of the
Madras - Redmond Bend new programs and facilities to Central Oregon is immeasurable.
Dr.Joyce Lynn Garrett. Dr. Ronald Foerster John Overbay Please vote yes.;on Measure 9-58.
Prineville Bend Sunriver (This information furnished by Tom Greene,Central Oregon Association
Connie Lee of REALTORS'.)
Bend
(This information furnished by Connie Lee, Central Oregon Community -
College Board of Directors)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. any statement made in the argument
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9-71 Measures
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Measure 9-58 Arguments
As doctors, we see the need for more health care training COCC programs provide staffing for community hospitals
programs here at home and clinics.
Every community in Central Oregon would benefit from expanding COCC's educational programs play a vital role in our local health-
and improving health care services–our bigger communities as care systems.The proficient, highly training healthcare workers
well as rural areas with fewer community resources–together we they graduate are critical to a strong community. It is important
can do this today. that we,as hospital administrators,staff your hospitals and clinics
Our communities and our industry are changing and growing.We with the best healthcare professionals available.Your support of
have seen an increasing need for more medical providers—nurses, the COCC bond will help make that happen.
physicians,pharmacists,medical assistants,.pharmacy technicians A major component of COCC's bond proposal is the construction
and nursing assistants. of a new health careers and science building in Bend.This building
Not only is there a greater demand for health care services because will create new classroom space and increase educational access
there are more people, but growth and aging in our population to healthcare programs.
create a need for more specialized services. The programs delivered in the new facility will provide a constant
The proposed COCC bond measure would expand access supply of highly trained technicians, physical therapy assistants,
to training programs and add new programs to meet our nurses,and more who will help insure that our community receives
growing needs by building a new health careers and science the best healthcare possible.
building. Passage of this bond means that COCC health and sciences stu-
Your yes vote will allow COCC to expand much needed health care dents will have access to specialized,up-to-date medical equipment
programs,including adding space for more nursing students.Right in the facilities new classroom labs.Their hands-on experiences
now,the nursing program can accommodate fewer than one third with modern tools will make them more competitive:and better
of the qualified applicants each year. prepared medical professionals.
A new health careers and science building will provide specialized Your YES vote increases student access to healthcare programs
facilities to help the college meet the growing need for health care and makes certain that skilled medical workers are graduating into
workers. our community. The COCC nursing program alone could nearly
double in size–meaning more students can take critical.courses
State funds would help pay for the new health careers and and more will be graduating each year into our workforce.
science building.We cannot afford to lose the money from the By meeting our need for high quality healthcare staff through
state-which we will it this measure fails.
educational opportunities at COCC, we all benefit Training staff
A new facility for health care training would meet area needs for locally means they are more likely to have roots in the community
years to come.it would make room for more students now in pro- that would keep them here on a long-term basis.
grams and create space for new programs in emerging fields,such Please join us as we vote YES on Measure 9-58-for a healthy
as pharmacy technician and physical therapy assistant
community.
The projects in this measure will help make our community Jim Diegei,CEO,Cascade Healthcare Community and St.Charles
healthier.Please join us in voting yes on Measure 9-58. Medical Center(Bend)
Paul B.Eckman,M.D. -Jay Henry,CEO,Mountain View Hospital(Madras)
Bruce McLellan,M.D. Patrick Varge,FACHE. St Charles(Redmond)
Norwyn R.Newby,M.D. Don J.Wee, Pioneer Memorial Hospital(Prineville)
(This information furnished by Connie Lee,COCC:Yes.) (This information furnished by Connie Lee,COCC:Yes.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or troth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. any statement made in the argument.
9-8 I Measures
Measure 9-58 Arguments
Education is vital to economic growth
Economic Development for Central Oregon(EDCO)represents
hundreds of businesses in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson
Counties.We urge you to support Measure 9-58.
Our organization works with businesses, attracting new compa-
nies to the region and to helping existing companies expand. For
a healthy regional economy, we need both diverse businesses
in the region and a strong educational system.The COCC bond
measure will strengthen the region's health services sector,as well
as offer convenient,localized educational programs in Crook and
Jefferson Counties.
This bond measure will improve educational facilities and increase _
capacity to accept more students into highly sought-after health
career programs.
The value is substantial, and the cost is minimal.At an increase
of less than$6 a year for the average Central Oregonian home, _
more money would flow into our economy, residents would have $
increased job options at higher wages, and Central Oregonians
residents would benefit from more highly qualified health care
providers.Its a good investment. _
A'Yes'vote will allow COCC and our region to accept a state grant
of almost six million dollars in matching funds to assist with this
important project.Without this vote,that money stays in Salem.
This funding leverages Central Oregon taxpayers' dollars and
increases job opportunities--initially in the construction industry
and permanently in education and health care industries.
With you'Yes'vote,existing programs will be expanded and new
programs,such as pharmacy technician and physical therapy as-
sistant,will be added.
Critically, regional educational opportunities will be increased by
construction of outreach campuses in both Madras and Prineville,
allowing residents to access college classes and services without
commuting to Bend or Redmond.
Ballot Measure 9-58 will benefit Central Oregonians—through
better health care services, greater job opportunities, and more
money stimulating our economy.
Please vote yes.
Roger J.Lee,
Executive Director,
Economic Development for Central Oregon(EDCO)
On behalf of the EDCO Board of Directors
(This information furnished by Connie Lee,COCC.Yes)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
Measures
Measure 9-59 La Pine Park and Recreation District
gw ig" : La Pine Park and Recreation is one of few unfunded Special _
re ' Districts in Oregon.
ffl t� a (This information furnished by Glona H.Fleming,La Pine Park and
Recreation District.)
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Explanatory Statement
The La Pine Park and Recreation District was formed in 1990
without a permanent tax base.Several parcels of property including -
Rosland Campground, Finley Butte Community Park, and White
School Park Complex were donated to the district to use and de-
velop for recreational purposes in the community. Other parcels
including,Audia and Leona Park, plus a five acre parcel near La
Pine High School were also donated.These are undeveloped due
to lack of funds.
Because of the hard work,generosity and dedication of many vol-
unteers and local businesses the district has continued to serve the
community overthe years.Refundable cans and bottles along with
rental and user fees are not sufficient to cover operating costs.
Many community members and businesses have made donations
of time,material and money for improvements but due to lack of
funding the district has been unable to maintain the facilities.Others
are still willing to contribute if the district can show it has a steady
source of income to maintain the facilities.
Insurance,maintenance and utility costs have risen considerably
over time. The community has benefited from events the district
provides throughout the year but due to lack of funds and higher
expenses, some facilities must now be closed periodically to cut
those costs.This will further reduce revenues.
Since 1990 the La Pine Park and Recreation District has provided
many youth sports programs,recreational activities and community
events.In order to allow maximum participation in these programs
and activities the district has not raised fees to keep pace with the
rising costs of utilities and insurance. No child has been turned
away due to inability to pay.
A permanent Tax rate would allow the district to hire personnel to
ensure all the facilities are utilized to the fullest potential.Appropriate
fees would be charged and collected. Facilities could be repaired
and maintained.The district could apply for grants if personnel were
in place to write,oversee and do the reporting those grants require.
Grants could be sought for doing much needed upgrades,making
facilities more energy efficient and to improve undeveloped prop-
erties. Most grants require an entity to have a permanent funding
source to apply.To provide this funding source,the average cost
to property owners at$.30 per thousand of assessed value would
be approximately$30$30 per year. x�
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9-10 I Measures
Measure 9-59 Arguments
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 9-59 TO LAUNCH LA PINE PARK
&RECREATION DISTRICT INTO A FINANCIALLY STABLE
POSITION
AYES vote on Measure 9-59 will enable La Pine Park&Recreation
District(herein known as LPRD)to create a sustainable organiza-
tion.This will create funding for 2-3 family wage jobs in La Pine.
Employee duties will include applying for and managing grants,park
and building maintenance and facilitating rentals and programs.
LPRD will be able to move forward with the Comprehensive Plan
of 2005(www.lapineparks.org).The plan includes upgrades and
additions to White School, Finley Butte Park, John C Johnson
building, Roseland.Campground and undeveloped parks, Audia
and Leona.
9-59 will secure youth programs, such as basketball, football,
soccer,BB gun,after-school and summer programs.It will enable
District to serve the recreation needs of the community including
early childhood,youth, teens, adults, seniors and families. With
sustainable funding,LPRD would also be able to form and imple-
ment additional programs.
Extra-curricular activities are one of the key foundations of a
child's physical and emotional development. The traits that are
learned through youth programs;such as teamwork,self-esteem,
and respect for others,carry on into adulthood.Without this basic
foundation,children get into trouble because they have nowhere to
go and nothing to do after-school and during school breaks.
Approximately 76.5%of properties in the district are assessed at
$100,000 or less making the annual tax$30.00 peryearor less for
most property owners.This is less than most of the other districts
in Central Oregon.
Stable funding will allow LPRD to build an organization that can
look into the future and move forward with additional facilities such
as pools and other possible amenities as shown in the Compre-
hensive Plan.
Supported by:
Lisa Steffey,DO Stuart Martinez Carol Brewer
Gary Tash Ann Gawith Kitty Shields
Tammy Dory Marilyn J.Russell Rep.Gene Whisnant
Linda Stephenson Vivian Cooper
VOTE YES ON 9-591!llf
(This information furnished by Shana Carpenter,La Pine Park and
Recreation Politica/Action Committee)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the '
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
9-11 1 Measures
Measure 9=60 Bend Area Transportation District
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The City of Bend ("City") filed a resolution with the Deschutes
County Board of County Commissioners("Board")requesting the
initiation of the formation of the Bend Area Transportation District
('District"). The purpose of the District is to plan,establish,furnish
and maintain a system for the transportation of passengers within
the Bend area and to construct,maintain and operate any related
facilities. As part of the efforts to provide for the transportation of
passengers,the City developed a Capital Improvements Program - -
to be presented to the District governing body that will maintain and
enhance the fixed-route bus system and the current Dial-A-Ride
service for eligible seniors and disabled persons. Formation of
the District provides eligibility to obtain federal and state matching
funds for these transportation projects.
If the District is approved by the voters, an election will be held
in March, 2009 to elect the governing body of the District. The
governing body shall consist of seven members elected from the
District at large for four-year terms with the first members having
staggered terms.
If approved,the maximum amount that the District could levy each
fiscal yearwould be$.393 per$1,000 assessed value. The District,
however, need not levy the full amount of the permanent tax rate
in any given year. The District Governing Body will determine the
amount to levy each year based upon the fiscal budget approved
each year by the District Budget Committee consisting of the District
governing body and seven electors from the District appointed by
the District Governing Body. The District Budget Committee and -
District meetings will be open to the public. The estimated first -
year ad valorem tax levy is$393 per$1,000 assessed value and
is expected to raise 2,800,000 in operating funds for the District -
in the first year.
(This information fumished by Dennis B.Luke,
Chair Board of County Commissioners,Deschutes County.)
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9-12 Measures
Measure 9-60 Arguments
Please vote YES for the Bend Area Transportation District Measure As people of faith,we encourage your vote in favor of Ballot
9-60. 1 have been involved for 36 years in community economic Measure 9-60 the Bend Area Transportation District,
development as a banker and Chamber executive officer; most While an expanded local public transportation system will
recently,as the President and CEO of the Bend Chamber of Com- benefit both the environment and our economy,we believe the
merce.That has given me first-hand knowledge of the important most important benefit is the positive impact it has on the many
role transit has in economic development. In a 21 st-century com- people that have come to depend on public transit to improve
munity,transit is significant to the long-term economic vitality of a their lives. It helps us help ourselves.
community looking to be competitive in the global marketplace. So we ask you to:
Socially responsible businesses know how important public transit Vote YES for persons who cannot afford an automobile or the
is to their workers and customers. For workers,especially.entry
level and service-sector employees, to employees concerned gas for their car and use Bend Area Transit(BAT)to get to and
about preserving our environment,an alternative to the automo-
bile is imperative. For businesses,transit systems complement Vote YES for people who ride out of choice.
worker attendance,loyalty,and for those needing to stretch their Vote YES for people with disabilities for whom public transit
paychecks to better provide for their families. For customers,a provides the freedom to get around our community.
public transit system provides businesses an expanded customer Vote YES for seniors who use public transit to get to the doctor,
base:those who are elderly,too young to drive,disabled,without grocery store or places of worship.
family or friends to secure transportation, or those choosing.to
reduce their driving because of their concerns about our environ- Vote YES for students who use this alternative means of trans-
ment—the growing number of"Green"customers. portation.
The federal government reports rural communities with a public Vote YES for shelter residents who use BAT to get to and from
transportation have,since 1979,achieved an 11 percent greater job interviews in an effort to improve their lives.
economic growth than communities that didn't have a transit op- An expanded public transit system with more hours of operation
tion. and additional routes is about making Bend a better place for
AYES vote for Measure 9-60 helps make certain our economic all. Vote YES for the common good. Let's keep BAT rolling,for
competitiveness,job retention and creation. It will help make the roughly the price of a tank of gasl
Bend area the best place to live,work,learn and play.Creation of For more information please go t¢
a new transportation district is important to our livability,economic - www.citizensforbendareatransit.org
expansion and to those in need of of want to use an alternative (This information furnished by Janet Whitney,Central Oregon Interfaith
transportation mode. Please vote YES for the Bend Area Trans- Action for Justice.)
portation District. If you value our long-term economic growth, _
preserving our beautiful environment and believe options to the n - a U.
automobile are in our economic interest,vote YES for Measure ;- _ - "'�`_ 71 °
9-60. It will be a great return on investment for our community. If you were no longer able to drive, what would you do? How
Learn more at:www.citizensforbendareatransit.org would you get your groceries, go to the doctor, visit your family
(This information furnished by Michael F.Schmidt,Citizens for Bend Area and friends or get to work? How would it be if you had to stay
Transit.) home most of the time?
Most people with developmental disabilities have to answer those
questions each and every day.For them getting rides with family,
neighbors and friends goes only part way.When they run out of
toothpaste,dish soap or milk,should they call for help or just do
without?Not having their own transportation leaves lot of unmet
needs. Not being able to drive frustrates personal responsibility,
pride and independence.
The elderly who no longer drive are in the same difficult situation.
For that matter,when will all of us need help with transportation?
Time passes faster than we think.
It is time to give our community a lift!Time to pass Transit Measure
9-60 to fund the Bend Area Transit District.
Voting YES expands the route services for persons who cannot
drive.
Voting YES expands Dial a Ride services for non ambulatory
persons who cannot take a regular bus.
Voting YES opens the doors of our community and makes respon-
sibility,pride and independence possible for everyone.
(This information furnished by Darrel Wilson,Executive Director,
Opportunity Foundation.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument any statement made in the argument.
9-13 1 Measures
Measure 9-60 Arguments
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Before 2006 Bend was the largest city west of the Mississippi with- The Central Oregon Environmental Center urges you to vote
out a public transit system. Passing Measure 9-60 in November yes on Measure 9.60.
will define what kind of city Bend is. Creating Bend's bus system two years ago was an important step
If this measure passes,an independent Bend Area Transportation forward for environmental protection in Bend. Measure 9-60 is the
District will be formed.It will free$1.4 million of our city's budget for logical next step. Measure 9-60 will ensure the stable funding
use in expanding other essential services like emergency response, and focused leadership we need to get quality bus service
police and fire departments and public works. over the long-term.
The expansion of public transportation in Bend and eventually Our support for Measure 9-60 is rooted in our commitment to the
throughout Central Oregon will reduce traffic congestion,and re- triple bottom-line:a healthy environment,meeting people's needs,
duce pollution and petroleum dependency.As public transportation and supporting a prosperous economy.
expands it will become more convenient. More people will use Bend's bus system is good for the environment because it
the bus to get to work,to medical appointments,to the college,to reduces use of fossil fuels and air pollution.
the market and eventually to places like the airports, Redmond,
LaPine and Prineville. In addition,in Bend,an independent trans- Fossil fuels are one of the largest sources of air pollution in the US,
portation district will free money for improving other City services. and a major contributor to climate change. America's reliance on
But,the ride is not free. According to the Bend Bulletin(09/03/08), fossil fuels also makes us dependent on unstable foreign govem-
"The proposed district isn't very expensive, as public agencies ments and draws us into foreign conflicts.
go." Taxable assessed value of homes is at about 43%of true Studies have shown that for every mile traveled on public
market value. This means that a home whose market value is transportation we use about one-half to one-third less fuel
$1 million would pay$160 a year. Less costly homes would pay than automobiles,and that U.S.'reliance on foreign oil could
proportionally less. be cut by more than 40 percent if one In ten Americans used
Perhaps all 80,000 of us wish that Bend could remain a small public transportation regularly..
town nestled in the majestic Cascades. Unfortunately, we need - Buses are also an important alternative to the car. Like walking,.
infrastructure that keeps pace with our population and to promote biking and carpooling,riding the bus reduces traffic conges-.
economic growth.Government Reports:Urban Mass Transporta- tion and air pollution and thus creates healthier families and
tion Agency,found that average economic growth was 11%higher a healthier community.
in rural cities with public transit systems. Bend needs more family Bend's bus system is also Important because it benefits
wagejobs. Companies move to cities that can house their workers people and our economy. Many low-income people cannot
and get their employees to work. BAT surveys show 50%+of the afford the a car,which makes a bus system essential for them to
ridership is work related.Passage of Measure 9-60 will expand get and keep a job. Many seniors rely on buses to maintain their
service. Failure to pass the measure might kill public transit in independence and mobility as they age. Communities that offer
Bend for the foreseeable future. fixed-route bus service are in better position to attract new busi-
Central Oregon unions ask working families to support and vote nesses,support a four-year university,sustain athriving downtown
for Measure 9-60. and other retail districts,and reduce traffic congestion.
(This information furnished by Fernando E. Gapasin, ATU 757- Let's give our bus system the financial stability and leader-
CenlrafOregonLabwCouncil-AFL-CIO.) ship It deserves. For our environment, for our people and for
our economy.
Vote"Yes"on measure 9.60!
(This information fumished by Mike Riley,
Central Oregon Environmental Carter.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument any statement made in the argument.
9-14 1 Measures
Measure 9-60 Arguments
1'M FOR A BUS SYSTEM, BUT This ballot measure is not about -
needing a bus system.It is about PERMANENTLY INCREASING
PROPERTY TAXES TO PAY FOR IT!!
Property taxes are the wrong way to pay for a bus system.A payroll
tax is right and is used by bus systems in Eugene and Portland.
Large employers are the primary users of bus systems and should
be the funding source - especially in Bend where many large
employers are tax exempt.Major employers that pay no property
tax include the forest service,the county,the city,parks,and rec,
COCC and,of course,St.Charles which has over twice as many
employees as any other business in Bend. As an economist and
former mayor I believe fair taxation should fall on users of the
service wherever possible, like System Development Charges,
building permits and planning fees do.
The stacked committee formed by the city council to promote this
measure did not even consider a payroll tax,because the data from
the state necessary to study it was not available in time to meet
the short deadline the city council established.In fact,a tax of only
3/1 0th of one percent on payrolls,would generate as much or more
than the proposed property tax!And organizations that don't pay
property taxes would contribute their fair share for a change.
Actually if we just authorized the district with no property tax base,
the new directors could implement a payroll tax without a vote of
the people.Collections can be done by the State Department of
Revenue. If we pass this measure, we could end up with both
taxes!
The rushed and incomplete analysis of funding sources by promot-
ers of the new taxing district is not a valid basis for implementing
another PERMANENT INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAXES on
home owners.It is the wrong.way to finance a bus system.
VOTE NO ON MEASURE#9-60
(This information furnished by Allan Bruckner.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument
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9-15 1 Measures
Measure 9-61 Deschutes County
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Renters of hotel, motel or other overnight accommodations pay
transient room taxes.The County's current transient room tax of
7%was established in 1988.Revenues from transient room taxes,
paid by these renters,have been used to promote tourism and to
partially pay for County services and facilities also used by County
visitors.The cities of Bend and Redmond currently impose a 9
transient room tax. Increasing the County room tax to 9%would
generate estimated increased revenue of$1,033,000 when fully
implemented in FY 2011-2012.
The increased revenues will be used to fund tourism promotion
or tourism-related facilities and to fund county services.Tourism-
related facilities means a conference or convention center, like
the Fair and Expo Center,and any improved real property with a
useful life of at least 10 years which has a substantial purpose of
supporting tourism or accommodating tourist activies.This could
include certain county roads which are principally used for access
to tourist attractions.
Existing revenues which were used to pay debt service on tourism-
related facilities upon retirement of this debt shall likewise be used
to fund tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities and to fund
county services.
County property tax dollars are not used fortourism promotion and
cannot be used to fund road maintenance.Approval of this mea-
sure will adopt a Deschutes County Ordinance Amending the first
sentence of Deschutes County Code("DCC")section 4.08.090 to
read"For the privilege of Occupancy in any Hotel,on and after the
effective date of the ordinance codified in DCC 4.08,each Transient
shall pay a Tax in the amount of eight percent(8%)beginning on
September 1,2009 and to nine percent(9%)beginning September
1,2010 of the Rent for Occupancy of space in a Hotel.
(This information furnished by Dennis Luke,Chair,Deschutes County -
Board of Commissioners.)
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Measure 9ml Arguments
• A'YES"vote raises the 7%room tax rate outside of the County's Deschutes County lodging operators oppose an increase in the
cities to the same 9%rate found in Bend and Redmond. transient lodging tax(TILT)from 7%to 9%. The idea of increasing
• Visitors to our county will be the overwhelming source of the taxes during a time of economic distress for Central Oregon is ill-
revenue raised by this increase,not County taxpayers! Visitors timed and may contribute to further decline in visitors to our great
accept room taxes as a cost of staying in any resort or Iota- part of the state.
tion. Deschutes County and other rural communities all over the state
• The economic impact generated by events at the Fair and Expo are faced with difficult economic realities. The balance between
Center is well over$203,000,000.00! fiscal obligations and the demand for services creates challenges
for working after
County Beard of Commissioners. However,aer
• To preserve and increase that economic impact,the Fair&Expo
working with the Board of Commissioners, the lodging industry
Center must continue to be as inviting and accommodating as was unable to reach a compromise solution that would generate
it was when it opened. additional revenue for Deschutes County and create afocused plan
• The Fair and Expo Center will be ten years old next year---July to allow the County and the tourism industry to grow our way out
of 20091 - of these difficult economic times.
• Our Fair& Expo Center is regarded as the finest facility of its Not only is the proposed increase in tax from 7%to 9%too large,
kind in the NW and even across the Nation.- the Deschutes County Commissioners also failed to clearly identify
• We must keep it that way and not allow it to fall into disrepair the use of the tax revenue so that voters can weigh the measure
and disgrace! fully. We believe it is in the best interest of the voters in Deschutes
• Building reserve fundfor maintenance,repairs,replacements, Countytofully understand the County Commissioners intended use
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and improvements is a wise strategy that will save taxpayers in of the tax before an increase is considered.
the future As a vital partner in the economic health and stability of Deschutes
• Professional consultants recommend the reserve fund to be County, your local lodging leaders are deeply concerned about.
Pr to 5%per year It the current value a the facility,which a the impact this increase in taxation will have our ability to compete
P Y ty, for tourists and the economic vitality they bring. As employers in
approximately$90 million. The original construction cost was Deschutes County, lodging businesses are rightfully concerned
approximately$30 million. that increased taxation in our already volatile marketplace will put
• This room tax increase will not change the way current room tax jobs in our sector at further risk. Additionally, ancillary business
dollars are used in the County. (including restaurants, gas stations and other service providers)
Your County Fair Board asked the County Commissioners to place may be impacted.
this room tax increase on the ballot and, if passed, to dedicate On behalf of Deschutes County lodging operators,I urge Deschutes
funds from the increase to the Fair&Expo Center for the primary County voters to consider the impact of any tax increase in our
purpose of building the reserve fund. slowing economy.Please join us in voting NO on Measure 9-61..
The Deschutes County Fair Association led the effort to build the (This information furnished by J.Gregg Mindt,Oregon Lodging
Fair&Expo Center and now we are asking you to vote YES for this Association)
room tax increase to protect that investment and the huge economic
benefits the Fair&Expo Center provides to the County.
(This information furnished by Craig Unger, President,Deschutes County
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Courtly of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or twth of
any statement made in the argument any statement made in the argument
9-17 1 Measures
Measure 9-62 River Forest Acres Special Road District
also received voluntary contributions from approximately one.-half
of the owners.
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of assessed value.Owners would pay an estimated additional$250
for 5 years. If the measure is voted down,the District will need to
postpone and defer repairs and maintenance, and will face the
need to find funds in coming years.
_ A"Yes"vote would ensure funds are available to continue snow
w , :) removal,maintenance and repair for District roads.
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repair,resulting in degradation of District roads.
(This information furnished by Wesley Perrin,Secretary,River Forest
Acres Special Road Dtstr ct.)
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The levy is necessary for the River Forest Acres Special Road
District to continue to satisfy owner concerns about safety(includ-
ing snow removal,road repair and maintenance),property values,
curb appeal and convenience.
If the special 5-year levy of$105,000 is not approved, the Dis-
trict during that time-period will have accumulated an estimated
$103,600 backlog of required road repairs and maintenance.
Below are forecasted expenses for routine snow removal, insur-
ance, seal coating, crack sealing, and miscellaneous operations
for five tax.years beginning 2009/2010. Shown on the opposite
column are estimated revenues based on current tax rates and
inflation of 3%.
Year Expenses Revenue
2009/10 $43,869 $24,354
2010/11 45,185 25,085
2011/12 46,541 25,838
2012/13 47,937 26,613
2013/14 49 375 27411
Totals: $232,907 $129,301
Costs are based on estimated price increases of 25%for seal coat-
ing and 15%for crack sealing.These costs have more than doubled
over the past three years.Traffic has also increased substantially as
the community grows,and has caused accelerated wear on District
roads.Because of State tax laws,new construction has resulted in
very little additional revenue for the District.
Adding to District expenses is the obligation to repair and maintain
the 1.1 mile.of Forest Lane which passes through National For-
est land. No financial assistance is provided by either Deschutes
National Forest or Deschutes County. Road improvements during
the past three years were made possible only because the District
added to tax income by obtaining a one-time low-cost loan and
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Measure 9-63 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District
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national standards.
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Explanatory Statement
The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District had a Local Option Levy
for nine years that expired June 30,2007- -The La Pine Fire District has worked extremely hard to operate
within the limits of its permanent tax rate.The permanent tax rate
does not provide for adequate staffing as required by regulatory
agencies and national standards. It does not provide for other
needed parts of a budget,such as equipment repair and replace-
. ment;and facilities maintenance and upkeep.
Often fire engines arrive at emergencies understaffed,resulting in
extremely hazardous working environments for both career and
volunteer firefighters.Individual firefighters may be doing the work
when two or three are needed.Regulatory mandates and national
standards require a minimum of 3 firefighters on an apparatus.
The Fire District has been very lucky;the District has had at least
6 near miss episodes over the past 3 years due to inadequate
staffing at emergencies.
The Fire Districts current budget available from its permanent tax
rate does not provide for personal protective equipment replace-
ment;emergency medical equipment replacement;or maintenance,
upkeep and repair of Fire District grounds and facilities.
This Local Option Levy will fund the hiring of six more paramedic
firefighters,provide for the needed personal protective equipment
replacement, and partially fund the maintenance, upkeep and
repair of our facilities.
More importantly, the community can enjoy a level of protection
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Measure 944 Redmond Area Park and Recreation District
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If approved,this measure would provide funds to Redmond Area
Park and Recreation District for capital construction and improve-
ments for a new community center. This measure would provide
funds for the construction, equipment and furnishings for a new
community Center and related site improvements and pay fees
associated with issuing the bonds.
The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District operates the
Cascade Swim Center, which was opened in 1979. This facil-
ity currently has a 25 meter pool, outdoor wading pool and one
activity room. The district is limited to what can be offered due to
facility design.
The new community center would have aquatic and non-aquatic
recreational activities for all ages. The features planned in this
community center include but are not limited to;indoor and outdoor
aquatic space,gymnasium,exercise space,classrooms,commu-
nity/meeting space and senior citizen activity space.
The bonds would mature in twenty-one(21)years or less from
the date of issuance and may be issued in one or more series.
The estimated average annual cost of this bond would be $.96
per$1000 of assessed value.The owner of a home assessed at
$150,000 is estimated to pay$144 a year.
(Th)s WormaWn furnished by Kade Hammer,Redmond Area Park and
Recreation District.)
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Measure 9-64 Arguments
"A Place for Everyone"is truly the overwhelming theme regarding The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District (RAPRD)is
the proposed Community Center planned by Redmond Area Park proposing a bond to fund the construction of a..new Redmond
and Recreation District (RAPRD). Why this type of facility and Community Center. The center will comprise a swimming pool
why now? The Redmond community and surrounding District and water recreation area,a senior activity area,a teen center and
outgrew our current facility at the Cascade Swim Center(CSC) other general purpose.facilities.Another potential supporting use
years ago. CSC was built in 1979 for a population of 5800. Since is a"Boys and Girls Club"in the general vicinity,but is not part of
then Redmond has grown to 23,500 and is still growing. Each this bond proposal.
summer more and more swimmers are turned away from our pool. Cascade Swim Center is bursting at the seams..RAPRD can no
Our high school and elementary school programs along with the longer serve all the swimming needs of Redmond. Furthermore,
competitive swim team are struggling to find adequate pool time. indoor activity areas for teens,seniors and other groups are over-
RAPRD leased an additional recreational building in April as a burdened.The ability of families to effectively access recreation
means to provide additional needed space for the communities' facilities is complicated because community services are scattered
recreational needs. This is simply a temporary fix that does not around Redmond.The solution is a new center where recreation
even touch the needs as expressed by you,the public,through a services are consolidated in a central location.
year of meetings to find out your views on what our community is I have been the Redmond City Council liaison to RAPRD forthree
lacking in recreational facilities. years. RAPRD has been studying this idea since before 1 began
The(approximate)92,000 sq foot community center will provide my tenure.They took community input on use and design, and
swimming facilities to house swim programs,a therapy pool,indoor developed a preliminary design.They then modified their design
track,meeting R classrooms,exercise facilities,and areas for part- at the request of input from the City Council and a focus group that
nering organizations to provide needed services in one easy to find suggested including additional uses such as seniors,wellness and
location. This is the perfect time to make sure your hard earned common meeting areas. They have designed a center that can
dollars are spent at home to better enrich the area in which you live. .accommodate many community needs in a central location where
This is a great time to concentrate on investing in you,your health, economies of scale show overall dollar savings.
your community,and your future within this community. The bond will cost families approximately $.96 per$1000, or a
The Supporters of the Redmond Community Center are confident bill of about$144 per year for a home with an assessed value of
that this structure will meet the expected community growth for $150,000. That's $12 per month for a new multi-use recreation
the next 20 years. We are committed to make this effort become facility that will serve our growing community for many years in
a realization. We will all be voting'ryes"to build the Community the future. As density increases, families need outlets for their
Center, measure 9-64 and pass the support levy, measure 9-65, recreation activities,and this facility will help greatly.
and encourage you to do the same for YOUR future. The City Council and RAPRD have avery good working relation-.
(This information furnished by Phyffis Kosanke,Supporters of Redmond ship, and the cooperative nature of the joint work on this project
Community Center.) demonstrates those ties.I encourage you to join me in voting YES
for a new community center in Redmond.
(This information furnished by George Endicott.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. any statement made in the argument.
9-21 1 Measures
Measure 9-65 Redmond Area Park and Recreation District
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If approved, this measure will assist Redmond Area Park and
Recreation District with anticipated costs of operating a new
community center. The district estimates that revenues from the
community center will pay for no more than 55%of the community
center's operating costs;this levy is expected to pay for the balance _
of those operating costs.
This measure is a companion measure for a request for the author-
ity to issue general obligation bonds to finance the construction of
a new community center.
The District will not impose this levy if the District's voters do not
approve general obligation bonds for the center.
(This infomration fumished by Katie Hammer,Redmond Area Park and
Recreation District.)
9-22 Measures
Measure 9-66 Deschutes River Recreational Homesites, Unit 6,Special Road District
approximately an additional$10.00 per year.
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Acting on the recommendation of the DRRH Unit 6 Road District
meeting of August 7, 2008 and its appointed sub-committee the
Road District Board of Directors refers this measure. The measure
would provide funds to improve approximately 3,000 feet of entry
roads into the subdivision to enhance emergency vehicle ingress/
egress, eliminate rough and wash-boarded road, and improve
dust abatement.
The subdivision has grown toapproximately 125 houses with signifi-
cant increases in traffic over the last 10 years. Little improvement
has been done to the roads during this time due to lack of funding.
About one third of the Road District annual budget of approximately
$17,000 is used to provide winter snow removal on the approxi-
mately seven miles of road within the development.
The$110,000 capital improvement payable over ten years with a
tax option levy would provide funds to:
-Chip seal Foster Road from State Rec Road to Silver Fox Drive
to include widening at the community mailboxes and intersection
of Silver Fox Drive and Foster Road-
-Chip seal Silver Fox Drive from Foster Road to Caribou Drive with
widening at the Caribou Drive and Silver Fox Drive intersection. -
If approved,the cost of this project would be amortized over a 10
year period at approximately$1.00 per thousand dollar of assessed
value. The tax impact of this measure is approximately$100 a year
per$100,000 of assessed value. In DRRH Unit 6 the average as-
sessed value of a home is approximately$95,000. Therefore,the
average home would be assessed an additional$95.00 per year.
The average lot is valued at about$10;000 and would be assessed
9-23 1 Measures
Measure 9-67 Sisters School District #6
The quality of the Sisters school district was the number one
reason that my husband and I chose to relocate our family to Sisters
five years ago. That quality is apparent in many aspects—small
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class sizes,state assessment test scores that that are above are
above the Oregon average and better than other districts in Central
Oregon,a higher percentage of National Merit Scholars,and award-
winning music,arts and sport programs,to name a few.
The success of the Sisters School system largely the result of
the widespread support the Sisters community demonstrates for
education time and time again. People in the community join to-
, gether to contribute their time,talents and resources for the benefit
of our children and schools. As a result of your efforts we are able
to recruit and retain a highly professional and hard-working staff
and offer the high quality educational programs the community
- tells us it wants.
The Sisters School Board is very appreciative of the support
_ for education that runs deep in Sisters. Twice now voters in the
district have approved a four year Local Option levy at the rate
of$.75.per thousand of assessed value..Revenue from the Lo-
cal Option provides the additional financing we need to remain a -
_ high-performing district.
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Only sixteen districts in Oregon currently have the local option—and
eleven of those have a higher rate than Sisters. We appreciate your
willingness to contribute, even in these difficult economic times,
x so that we can continue to offer programs that make for healthy,
well-rounded children,excellent schools,and a strong community
Explanatory Statement that we all benefit from.
WHAT. The Sisters School District is proposing that the Local Op- Please join me in voting YES on the local option,and thank
tion levy that has been in effect for the last eight years be renewed you for all that you do to support our children and schools.
for the next four years at the same rate of$0.75 per thousand of (This information furnished by Christine Jones,Chair,
assessed property value. The revenues generated are primarily Sisters School District School Board.)
intended to retain staff that enable the district to offer a wide array
of programs and maintain manageable class sizes. They would
also finance instructional materials and technology.
The State Legislature sets funding levels for all school districts
across Oregon based on the number of pupils in the district. How-
ever,school districts are permitted to seek voter approval for a Local
Option Levy to increase funding for education in their own district.
Revenues raised by the Local Option Levy remain in the school
district and are in addition to the funding provided by the state.
WHY: Revenues generated by the local option levy account for
about nine percent of the District's general fund revenue(exclud-
ing charter schools). Financing from the Local Option makes it
possible to offer well-rounded academic programs,maintain small
class sizes and retain highly qualified staff,all of which contribute
to excellent schools. Sisters School District consistently exceeds
the state average on the State assessment test scores and has
one of the lowest dropout rates and one of the highest percentage
of National Merit Scholars of any district in the State.
HOW MUCH: The rate would be$0.75 per thousand of assessed
property value. Voters in the Sisters School District passed a four
year Local Option levy at the same rate $0.75 rate per thousand in
November,2000 and again in November 2004. The district is not -
proposingarateincrease. For an average residential property in the
district assessed at$268,300,the annual cost would be$201.23.
It is estimated that the Local Option tax would raise approximately
$5,085,131 over a four year period(for an annual average of$1,
271,284)for the operation of Sisters schools.
(Thts information furnished by Elaine Drakulich,Superintendent,
Sisters School District#6.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument.
9-24 1 Measures - _
Measure 9=67 Arguments
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Should Sisters continue to have a local option tax even through My family and I are fortunate to have been in Sisters twelve years
enrollment has declined over the last two years? Yes We have gratefully known the countless ways in which the commu-
The decline in enrollment in the Sisters School District translates nity has supported the Sisters School District.It has also been my
directly into a decline in state school funding,which is based on privilege to lead a school music program in a district which supports
the number of students enrolled in the district.As student numbers students the way Sisters does.As a parent and a teacher,l am eager
drop, so do the revenues from the state. The district has taken to say thank you and urge that exceptional opportunities continue
steps to adjust its expenditures,including not filling some teach- for Sisters students through support of the local option.
ing positions. Like other Sisters students,my son and two daughters have greatly
Since 2001 the local option has provided 9.4%to 11.7% of the benefited from the affordances of the local option, one of which
annual.per student funding. Even with the decline in enrollment is experiencing learning opportunities in a variety of subjects. In
between 2007/08 and 2008/09 the local option funding as a share Sisters,this list includes core areas of study as well as PE, art,
of total funding per student only increased by 1.1%. Inevitably, music,vocational and technical classes.School districts are often.
there will be some fluctuation in the level of local option funding per financially forced to eliminate these types of opportunities for stu-
student as enrollment rises and falls and total assessed property dents.However in Sisters,comprehensive experiences like these
value changes. But those fluctuations are not large. Maintaining have continued to provide well-rounded education,and oftentimes
the current rate of$.75 per thousand simply maintains our past offer the things which keep-students engaged in school.
level of support for education. Many success stories have begun with students gaining self confi-
Locai option funding has not provided a big windfall of revenue to dance and desire to learn through involvement in such extended
the district during this period of declining enrollment.Moreover,it is areas of education.The Sisters School District has one of the lowest
unlikely that enrollment will continue to decline over the long-term. drop-out rates in the state,in part because of the breadth of the
The School District facilities committee,on which I served,expects experiences offered to students.
to see enrollment stabilize and even grow as the economy recovers. Throughout Oregon, schools struggle to fund education while
Having the local option in place will enable the district to maintain meeting additional state requirements for graduation and college
programs over the course of the next four years. entry.Fortunately,thoughtful and generous public support has al-
As a parent, I appreciate the many opportunities that the school lowed Sisters schools to meet standards and requirements,while
system has provided for my children. It might be tempting to decide sustaining what is offered for students. It is easy to see that the
the local option is something we cannot afford in these difficult many ongoing successes earned by Sisters students are really
economic times. Our past support of the local option shows we earned by an entire community.Thank you!
care about education,and our students and staff have responded Please vote YES in renewing the local option.
with academic achievement that is the best in Central Oregon. Do (This infomration furnished by Mr.Jody L.Henderson.)
we want risk sliding back to average? No wayl
Vote YES!
(This information furnished by Mark ginger)
The printing of this argumeht does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the counry warrant the accuracy or truth of County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accunscy or truth of
any statement made in the argument. any statement made in the argument.
9-25 1 Measures
Measure 9-67 Arguments
MENEENNEENIM
It is a great opportunity and honor to be the Superintendent of the Thanks to the Sisters School District!
Sisters School District. The district has so many positive things Thank you for providing my children,and all of our children,with
going for it,including high student achievement,excellent parent excellent school buildings in which to study and learn.
and community involvement, a high-performing and dedicated
teaching staff,close connections between staff and students,and a Thank you providing enough teachers so that my children,and all
very diverse academic and extracurricular program that is remark- of our children,are in smaller class sizes, allowing for individual
able for a district the size of Sisters. No wonder Sisters has just and personal attention.
recently been described in Sunset Magazine as one of the state's Thank you for ensuring that my children,and all of our children,
most highly touted school districts. This kind of reputation draws have high-quality,up-to-date textbooks and technology.
businesses and families to Sisters,strengthening our community Thank you for providing a wide range of electives in sports,music, -
and local economy. art,technology,languages,and honors classes that give my chil-
We are proud of our students'high academic achievement. On the dren,and all of our children,the opportunities they need to realize
Oregon Statewide Assessments,Sisters students have consistently their dreams. -
outperformedtheirpeersthroughoutCentralOregonandthestate Thank you for passing the local option four year ago—and four years
at all grade levels in all subject areas. Sisters is the only district in before that,because I know that this has helped make Sisters one
Central Oregon to have met federal annual yearly progress bench- of the very best school districts in the entire state:
marks at elementary,middle,and high school this past year.
Local option funding for the past eight years has contributed signifi- Thanks you for putting the local option back on the ballot this year
cantly to the high performance of the school district. Local op YES
tion and for giving me the opportunity to show my support by voting
revenues have enabled us to reduce class sizes and purchase " "
much-needed instructional materials and technology. Our class .(This information lumished by Dc May Fan.)
sizes,which are among the lowest in Central Oregon,are about
5-7 students less because of local option funding. Small classes
have a positive impact: they enable teachers to spend more time
with individual students,adjust assignments to fit different learning _
styles, and manage behavior more effectively so that everyone
can learn.
Our students need to have skills in technology to be prepared for the
future.Sisters High School has earned an excellent reputation for
its cutting edge programs in technology. Local option dollars have
enabled us to add more computers for student use,upgrade existing
computers,and purchase teaching and learning software.
Please vote"YES"for the local option so that we can continue to
provide the children of Sisters an excellent education.
(This olorrution tumished by Elaine Drakulich,Sisters School District
#e.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of Counl of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of
any statement made in the argument any statement made in the argument.
9-26 1 Measures
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The Panoramic Access Special Road District proposes to pave
roads within the district.The district proposes to chip seal or oil
mat the roads in the district.The work would commence in 2009.
All work will be let out for a public bid. It is hoped that the bids
will permit all roads to be paved. It is possible that some short
sections will not be paved if there are not sufficient funds.The
purpose in paving the roads is to cut down on maintenance and
to make travel more safe and enjoyable.The estimated cost
to pave the roads as of June 2008 is$910,000.
To finance these capital improvements the district must borrow
money pursuant to a financing agreement.This money will be
borrowed from a bank which will work in conjunction with the
Special Districts Association of Oregon Pooled Cooperative
Financing Program.The amount of money to be borrowed will
be $940,000, which includes$30,000 to cover costs associ-
ated with borrowing the money.The financing agreement will
be repaid on a semi-yearly basis from the taxes collected from
the local option tax.In orderto pay the estimated payments,the
local option tax rate must be$6.56 per thousand dollars of the
tax assessed value.This tax would cost the owner of a home
with a taxable assessed value of $1000,000 approximately
$656 per year.
This ten-year local option tax would start July 1, 2009 and
continue through tax year 2018-2019.The total estimated cost
to the district over the ten years, including financing costs, is
$1,185,193.27.
This project is authorized by vote of the district board and ORS
271.390(financing agreement to finance capital project),ORS
280.060 and 280.070 (local option tax and procedures), and
ORS 371.336(powers of the road district.)
(This information furnished by Paul J.Speck,Panoramic Access Special
Road District.)
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Mike Daly Alan Unger
Republican Democrat
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Occupation:Deschutes County 4` -Occupation
Commissioner 2001 —present Mayor of
Redmond
Occupational Background: 2003-present Elder Care
1964 - 1973 Oregon State provider
Police Officer
I LI 1975-1978 Legal Investigator
&Pilot for Law Finn
1978-1980 Realtor Occupational Background:
1980-1984 Construction Superintendent 2001.—2003 Community Advocate/Central Oregon
1984-2001 Owner/Operator,Mike Daly.Excavation Partnership
2001 -Present Deschutes County Commissioner 1983-2001 Co-Owner-Central Oregon Paint Supply
Redmond
Educational Background: 1976-2001 Owner—A.Unger Contracting Redmond
1973-1975 Corrections Officer Multnomah county Sheriff
Graduate Culver High School
Portland
Umpqua Community College/ Police Science and English
Courses Educational Background:
COCC,Real Estate and Business Law Studies 2006 Luke Center Pacific Program leadership program
1968—1973 University of Portland Bachelor of Science
Prior Governmental Experience: 1964-1968 Redmond High School
8 years Oregon State Construction Contractor's Board Prior Governmental Experience: -
Redmond Planning Commission 2001 -present Mayor-City of Redmond
COIC Board,Heart of Oregon Corps board,COVA Board,Histori- 2007-present Member-Governors Fiscal Reform
cal Society Board,Chair of Hospital Authority Board. taskfome
Deschutes County Commissioner 2002-present Member-Oregon Freight Advisory
Committee
I have been your Deschutes County Commissioner for nearly 8 1998-present Member-Central Oregon Area Commission
years. During that time I have gained valuable experience in all on Transportation
of the services Deschutes County Government Provides. In the 2003-2006 Director-League of Oregon Cities
next four years if i am re-elected,the Citizens of Deschutes County 2000-2001 Councilor City of Redmond
will benefit from that experience.Being a private business owner 1993-2000 Planning Commissioner
for over 20 years priorto being a Commissioner also provided me UNGER IS QUALIFIED
with the business experience which all public officials should have. "Unger benefits from a fluency with the issues before the com-
I know what k is like to have to make a payroll every week. mission and a familiarity with the officials who make policies and
laws. Listening to him discuss the issues from groundwater to
In these trying times,the County must be prepared to cut expenses
transportation le the jail addition, we were impressed with his
to the bone the same as private citizens must do.I am prepared
depth of knowledge. Unger is qualified, right now, to be a
to make those unpopular decisions. commissioner."
The Bulletin(4110/08)
I consider myself a Fiscal Conservative and I am always looking
for ways the County can save money on a project. I have been Here is what I pledge to do for you:
known as the Commissioner who stands up for the little guy. I •Manage our environment
am always available to help any Deschutes County Citizen who - •Promote industry that provides good jobs
may be frustrated by the burocratic processes often found in local •Encourage more educational opportunities for all ages
government. I happen to believe one of the reasons I was elected •Support our youth so they can succeed
to this job was to represent the Citizen's interests. •Help families
•Keep seniors home longer
My past voting record speaks for itself and I will be honored to •Be a voice for Central Oregon here and Salem
serve as your County Commissioner for the next four years. •Support more transportation options for Central Oregon
•Fight meth addiction
•Create forums to solve problems
•Work to make government more accessible and
transparent.
•Manage tax payers money responsibility
I have the experience, knowledge and relationships to be your
next County Commissioner.Growing up in Central Oregon helps
me measure the change and remember what we want to preserve.
I will listen and work for you.
Vote Unger for Deschutes County Commissioner.
(This inlormation furnished by Michael M.Daly.) (This information furnished by Alan G.Unger.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above Information has not been welded for accuracy by the county.
9-29 1 Candidates
Larry Blanton
Nonpartisan
Occupation:Sheriff,Deschutes
County _
Occupational Background:
April 2007 to present,Deschutes
County Sheriff, 2001 to 2007
Undersheriff 2000 to 2001 LB
LM Investments Bend, 1985
2000 Sheriff's Deputy, 1983 to 1985 Sergeant Molalla Oregon
Police Department,1980 to 1983 Wasco County Sheriff's Deputy,
1978 to 1980 Building Contractor Deschutes County, 1976 to - -
1978 Brooks Scanlon Bend. Larry started his career as a City
of Bend Police Reserve, and was hired full time in 1980 with
Wasco County Sheriff's Office. During his career he has held
the following positions. Reserve, Patrol Deputy, Corporal City
of Molalla, Sergeant, City of Molalla, Deputy Sheriff Deschutes
County Sheriffs Office,Patrol Sergeant,Detective Sergeant,Patrol
Lieutenant, Undersheriff and currently is the Sheriff Deschutes
County Sheriff. -
Educational Background: -
Graduate Bend Senior High School 1975,has attended Western
Oregon State College,Clackamas Community College,Cheme-
keta Community College, Central Oregon.Community College.
Currently holds the following Oregon Board on Police Standards -
and Training Professional Certificates. Basic Certificate, Inter-
mediate Certificate,Advanced Certificate, Middle Management _
Certificate, Management Certificate and Executive Certificate
(highest BPSST certificate). Has attended Oregon Executive
Development Institute Graduate,Mark Hatfield School of Govern-
ment Portland,and Graduate Session#212 of the FBI National
Academy, Quantico Virginia, Graduate FBI Executive Develop-
ment Quantico Virginia, and Graduate of the 94th. Session
National Sheriff's Institute Longmont Colorado.
Prior Governmental Experience:
Larry is the Current Sheriff in Deschutes County.
Respected Effective Manager and Family Man: Larry and his
wife Linda of 30 years have lived in Deschutes County most of
their lives. They have two sons,Chad,a Portland Oregon fireman,
and Shawn,Hap Taylor Knife River Bend.
Larry is a member of the Oregon HI DTA Board(high intensity drug
trafficking area),Board of directors Central Oregon Kids Center,
Oregon Accreditation Board,and the Oregon State Sheriff's As-
sociation.In addition Larry serves on the Central Oregon Rocky
Mountain Elk Committee. Larry has also assisted with many
fundraising organizations in Deschutes County including the an-
nual Campfire golf Tournament.
(This information furnisher!by Larry Blanton.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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Jeffrey P. Role Patricia Me
Nonpartisan Gainsforth
NO Nonpartisan
PHOTO
Occupation: Consultant, Con- SUBMITTED Occupation: Real Estate Bro-
tract Mail Carrier ker
Occupational Background; Occupational Background:
.r 3 Media,Marketing,PublicAdmin- State of Oregon SAIF Salem
r istration,and Natural Resource .Oregon.
' management Gt Glendale Acres Salem,
Educational Background: - Oregon
Bachelot of Arts,English Town&Country Realty Bend,Oregon
Prior Governmental Experience: Bachelor Realty, Inc Bend,Oregon
Previous Service as a Director of the Deschutes Soil and Water Educational Background:
Conservation District Woodburn High School 12th Grade
Willamette University
In the past 20 years, the natural resource base in Deschutes Central Oregon Community College
County has undergone massive change.There has been change Linfield College
in land use from rural agricultural to urban and residential. -
Change in the economy from timber and agriculture to recreation, Prior Governmental Experience:
construction,and services. Deschutes Soil&Water Conservation District Elected
The population has nearly tripled.The land has become warmer Eagle Valley Soil&Water Conservation District. Elected
and drier.There may now be more golf courses in Deschutes Oregon Soil&Water Commission Appointed
County then families receiving primary income from production Govenors Watershed Enhancement Board Appointed
agriculture. Local natural resource management decisions are .Central Oregon Bend City County Streets Committee
becoming more restrictive in compliance with federal Clean Air, Appointed
Water,and Endangered Species legislation. Bend Parkway Advisory Committee
I would like to continue to serve the people of Deschutes County - Appointed
as a voice to guide the stewardship of our natural resources as a
director of the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District. My passion is clean,clear,cool water;healthy soils, supporting
We live in a desert,where more than three quarters of the land is worms and live organisms;and clear air that smells sweet and
publicly owned.The changes we have seen in Deschutes County fresh.These qualities broughtmost of us to Deschutes County.
have outstripped traditional government's capacity to respond.It I would appreciate your vote so I can remain on the Deschutes
_ will take many voices to preserve the quality of life,the rural com- Soil and Water Conservation District Board.
munity,and natural heritage values that we share in Deschutes But I hope for more than that from EACH of you. I urge you to
County.I ask for your help to shape the future,to guide and focus be more aware of living in a desert with limited natural water and
the efforts of your soil and water conservation district to preserve fragile soils.I urge you to become watchful for invasive plants and
open space,help sustain local agriculture,and enhance our fish marine species.Learn all that you can about our environment and
and wildlife resources. appreciate it,Deschutes County is a Beautiful place to live.
Thank you.
(This information furnished by Jeffrey P.Role.) (This infor Iron fumished by Patricia M.Gainsforth.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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9-31 i Candidates
Peter Gramlich Tom Greene
Nonpartisan j` Nonpartisan
Occupation: Owner, Gram- Occupation: Oregon Real
lich Design & Planning, Bend; Estate Broker
2000current
Occupational.Background:
Occupational Background: Real Estate Broker,Owner Ho-
Instructor, Profftech program, meowners Marketing Services
COCC;2000-2006 1984 to 2000.Real Estate spe-
-The Stubbins Associates Architects,Cambridge MA;1998-99 cialist 1976 to 1984.United States Air Force 1972 to 1976.
HDS&Associates Architects,Boston MA; 1995-98 Educational Background:Associate degree in Criminal Justice,
Educational Background:Master of Architecture,Arizona State Graduate Air Force Police Academy.Graduate Real Estate Insti-
Universiry;1993 tute,Certified Residential Specialist designations.-
.. B.S.in Architecture,Pennsylvania State University;1990 Prior Governmental Experience:President,Central Oregon As- _
Prior Governmental Experience: sociation of Realtors.Has served on budget,ethics,professional
Bend City Councilor;2007current standards and government affairs committees. Board member
Bend Planning Commissioner;2007 of St.Vincent de Paul and St.Francis School.
Deschutes County Planning Commissioner;2001-2005
BEND CITY COUNCILOR PETER GRAMLICH
j I will work to protect essential services like police and fire from
BALANCED. TRANSPARENT. HONEST. budget cuts. I would approach city council service by engaging
the community,listening to all citizens and considering all points
Peter stands for: of view to find the best solutions to Bend's problems.
TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT: What you see is what I see how ups and downs in the housing market impacts Bend's
you gAt. economy. I believe that we must diversity our community so it
Peter publishes the most detailed voting record of any City Coun- is more resilient to the normal business cycles.As we grow,we
cilor in Oregon. It's all there-every vote, every meeting,every must create more affordable housing opportunities. I will make
discussion. As your City Councilor,Peter voted to enact the City's every effort to protect and enhance the ability of all families to
first long-term financial plan and fought to preserve funding for work, live and prosper in Bend.
public safety and key services.
� It is my involvement in the community and support from the
BALANCE ON GROWTH:It's all about livability. community that has primarily driven me to run for council. I see
delight on people's faces when they visit Bend and start looking
Peter knows how to retain Bend's character while planning for for a home,and I want to make sure we continue to extend that
the future. As your City Councilor, Peter voted to pursue a new experience to new citizens and people who have called Bend
!I Cottage Code, encouraging smaller homes and efficient land home for their whole lives.
use. As a professional,.he creates energy-conscious design with -
an eye toward Bend's future. As a longtime Planning Commis-
! sioner and neighborhood activist,he understands the impact of "Tom has given back to the city of Bend for many years.As ac-
growth from all sides and charts the best course for the public-not tive council person,he has chosen to give back once again,in a
private-interest. common sense manner."
SOCIAL EQUALITY:Basic fairness is a must. -Oran Teeter,former Mayor of Bend
Peter champions affordable housing, living wage jobs, public
transit and social equality. As your City Councilor,Peter voted in "it is my pleasure to enthusiastically endorse Tom.Our community
favor of protections for Bend's most vulnerable citizens. He stood needs proven leadership.This is our chance to change the direc-
up against budget cuts to Dial A Ride and Bend Area Transit,and tion of city government.
is active in ensuring Bend is accessible to all our citizens.
-Neil Bryant,former State Senator 1993-2001
Peter is endorsed by the Oregon League of Conservation Vot-
ers.
Peter lives in Bend with wife Katie Merritt,founder of the BendFilm
Festival,and their 6-month-old son Oliver.
w w w.G o G r a m l i c h.c o
(This information furnished by Peter Gramlich.) (This information furnished by Tom Greene.)
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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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Jodie Barram �_� Dallas Brown
Nonpartisan f Nonpartisan
Occupation:Substitute Educa- Occupation: Property Man-
tional Assistant agement
Occupational Background: Occupational Background:
Bookkeeping; - Democratic Congressional
President,Oruza Oil Company, Campaign Committee
a cooking oil wholesaler; Educational Background:
Banking University of Oregon; 2008
Educational Background: B.S.Political Science
George Fox University,BA, Foods and Nutrition in Business American University;2008 Government
Prior Governmental Experience: Prior Governmental Experience:
Bend Planning Commission,2005-present,Vice Chair 2006-pres- University Senate UO
ant;
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Budget Committee Like so many of us, I have at one time found myself disil-
Chair,2008; lusioned with politics.But since realizing that change is only
Bend Residential Lands Study Steering Committee,2005-2007; possible through participation, I have devoted my life to public
Bend 2030 Vision Project Management Team,Planning Commis- service.As a student at the University of Oregon I became ac-
sion Liaison,2005-2007; tive in campus and local politics,and this experience cemented
my faith in the democratic process.After acknowledging my
Bom in Redmond,and also living in Bend,my family goes genera- life's calling,I spent seven months in Washington D.C.,refining
tions deep in Central Oregon. I value the history of our area and my understanding of government.Upon receiving my degree,
look forward to investing in Bend's future. I will protect what's I've returned to my hometown,the community I love,
important to residents here. to make a difference.
•LAND USE AND PLANNING
My Planning Commission record balances growth with conserve- As a young candidate,without the financial and logistical
lion. Creating truly affordable housing will be an important task. support of the major political players,I face an uphill battle.
I've recently been involved amending city policy to address this. But a more just,equitable and prosperous future is always
1 bring valuable experience and strong decision making to these worth fighting far.I fought to get on the ballot, I will fight to get
issues. elected,and most importantly, I will fight for the interests of
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY every citizen of Bend,not just those with deep pocket books.
Some say I'm too young,too green to effectively represent our
As the Budget Committee Chair of the Bend Metropolitan Planning community.I am young and I'm definitely green;out of my love
Organization,I understand the relationship of city,county,state, for Central Oregon's stunning natural landscape though,and
and federal funding sources crucial to making sound financial not a lack of experience. I unapologetically see these attributes
decisions for Bend. I will seek to maximize these funds and cut as assets,and an opportunity to introduce fresh thinking to a
wasteful spending. I will improve communication between City stale atmosphere.
Council and the citizens it serves.
•ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT I am committed to fiscal responsibility,the need to balance
Supporting quality employers,small and large,who provide liv- spending and revenue in a vibrant and growing community.
ing wage jobs creates a vibrant economy. City Council makes With a pragmatic approach utilizing progressive values, I will
policies that can help these businesses thrive in our community. advocate for working families,sustainable energy infrastwc-
Using the Bend 2030 Vision as a guide,diverse industries can ture,efficient and affordable transportation, bike lanes and
help stabilize our local economy. responsible growth.Like you,1 am tired of the zero-sum game
•ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP of politics as usual.Give me the opportunity and I will prove
Bend values its sunny days,clean air,beautiful river,lush forest, that integrity-not age-is the true measure of leadership.Dallas
surrounding desert and local wildlife. I wilt honor this by work- for Bend.Change,but betterl
ing to restore Mirror Pond,encourage eco-friendly building and
neighborhood design,and promote renewable energy.
ENDORSED BY:
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Executive Committee of The Deschutes Co.Democratic
Central Committee
Bruce Abernethy,Mayor of Bend -
Personal:35,married 13 years to Andy Banam,two children,
7 and 9.
www.jodiebarram.com
(This information furnished by Jodie Banam.) (This information furnished by Dallas W.Brown.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above Information has not been verified for accuracy,by the county.
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9-33 1 Candidates
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Jeff Eager
Nonpartisan
1` Occupation:Attorney with Be- -
lyeat 8 Eager, LLP in Bend.
= Occupational Background: -
Attorney,2004-2008;Law Clerk,
summers 2002-2003; Press
Secretary and Legislative As-
sistant, Congressman Greg
Walden, 1999-2001; Legislative Assistant, Congressman Bob
Smith,1997-1999;Edge-glue Tailer,Crown Pacific Mill,summers
1995-1996.
Educational Background: _
University of Oregon School of Law,law degree,2004;Willamette
University,bachelor of arts(Politics/History),1997;Mountain View
High School,Bend,diploma, 1993.
Prior Governmental Experience:
Member,Bend Central Area Plan Advisory Committee,2006-pres-
ant(currently vice-chair);
Member,Deschutes County Commission on Children and Fami-
lies,2005-present(vice-chair in 2007);
Congressional Staff Member,Washington D.C., 1997-2001.
JEFF EAGER UNDERSTANDS OUR PROBLEMS
Jeff is from Bend. To pay for college,he worked swing shift at a
local mill. He is a small-business owner. He understands that
families are squeezed by the high cost of living and stagnant
wages. He understands that city government over-spent itself into
a financial crisis. He understands that the city has mishandled
Juniper Ridge at taxpayer expense. -
And he understands that paying$220,000 for buses that do not
run is a terrible waste of taxpayers',money.
JEFF EAGER SUPPORTS COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS
Jeff supports responsible budgeting and rainy-day funds to repair
the city's finances. Jeff supports balanced land use to create
family wage jobs and affordable housing. Jeff supports saving
Mirror Pond and keeping Bend livable.
JEFF EAGER HAS A RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
FOR BEND
Jeff has worked for the people of Bend at the city,county,state,
and federal level. He volunteered countless hours to combat child
abuse and improve the lives of children and families. He helped
draft legislation that saved local non-profit youth ski races. He
worked for Congressman Greg Walden on dedicating the Bend
Pine Nursery for parks and improving flows in the Deschutes
River.
JUDGMENT+EXPERIENCE=NEW LEADERSHIP FOR BEND
VOTE JEFF EAGER FOR BEND CITY COUNCIL POSITION 2
(This information furnished by Jeff Eager)
The above Information hae not been verified for accuracy by the county.
9-34 Candidates
R{
Kathie Eckman Linda S.
Nonpartisan Johnson
Nonpartisan
Occupation:Retired Occupation: Owner, Cascade
Occupational Background: Association Management +
Human Resources Specialist, Accounting
Office Manager; Executive Occupational Background:
' Secretary; Bend-LaPine Public Regional Director,Trillium Fam-
Schools;City of Bums Record- ily Services;Associate Provost,
er/Treasurer/Municipal Judge; OSU Cascades Campus;Direc-
Accountant/Bookkeeper;Small Business Owner tor,Central Oregon District Hospital;12 years in nursing/health-
Educational Background: care administration in Washington. Non-profit service includes
Burns Union High School; Course work toward degree through Bend 2030, Deschutes United Way, St. Charles Foundation,
Eastern Oregon State College/Central Oregon Community Col- Saving Grace,Hospice of Redmond,and VisitBend.
lege;Long term goal:Masters Degree in Public Administration Educational Background:
Prior Governmental Experience: Assoc. Degree, RN; BA, Biology; Masters, Health Services
Bend City Commission/Council elected 1980,1982;1986,1992, Administration
1996, 2000; Mayor of Bend 1991; Bend Urban Area Planning Prior Governmental Experience:
Commission 1978-80;City of Bums Recorder/Treasurer/Municipal Washington State Representative, 1993-1995; Bend Planning
Judge 1974-1978 Commission,2002-2003;Bend City Councilor,2003-2008
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: President Elect Rotary Club of Serving on the Bend City Council is not about partisan politics—it
Bend, Rotarian of the Year 2008; President Quota International demands respectful listening and collaboration,sound judgment
of Central Oregon 1998;Board of Directors:COBRA,COCAAN, and experience. I believe that in times of challenge, it's more
United Way; Bend Chamber of Commerce; President of Toast- important than ever to ensure that Bend remains a place where
masters Morning Club; OrganizedfTreasurer Money Mommas we all want to live and work.I am proud of accomplishments that
Investment Club are making a difference today, including leading the team that
Kathie Eckman on Financial Stability... created the OSU-Cascades Campus; voting to launch Bend's
"There has been the temptation to neglect basic services in public transit system,and sponsoring the Bend 2030 Visioning
favor of other projects. I will emphasize making fire and police process.But the work is not done.We must keep Bend focused
services as well as road and street maintenance top priorities. It on these important priorities:
is imperative the city has a healthy financial reserve in the years Essential City Services: Ensure fiscal integrity and support
of budgetary shortages to provide financial stability." long-range financial planning while preserving funding for core
Kathie Eckman on Economic Development... services;increase funding for fire and police;improve traffic flow
"The policies made by the council have a tremendous impact on and support public transportation;encourage smart building and
sustainability principles.
how we grow whether it is Juniper Ridge,the expansion of the - Economic Development:Finalize the UGBto increase the supply
Urban Growth Boundary,or the extension of sewer lines. I will of affordable land; diversify the economy, creating family wage
take a hard look at the proposed expansion of the Urban Growth jobs in target industries such as renewable energy and aviation;
Boundary to make sure it fits into the 20 year needs assessment develop Juniper Ridge into an academic/high-tech center.
especially in the area of industrial land" Livability: Encourage creative affordable housing solutions like
Kathie Eckman on Communication... Lava Court; work collaboratively to expand parks and protect
"I will work to close the credibility gap between the council and the Skyline Forest; preserve neighborhoods, our small-town
the community. I will work on communication and public relations character and Mirror Pond;advocate for the arts,,education and
to once again have the council viewed as a government body social services.
that is trusted." My passion is bringing people together collaboratively to create
BEND FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION PAC positive solutions,and I have a proven track record of success.
"Kathie Eckman has the experience,the passion and the dedica- Thank you for your continued support in this election. It's more
tion to lead the City of Bend. Kathie will make public safety her important than ever.
top priority." Proud to be endorsed by Oregon League of Conservation Vot-
ELECT KATHIE ECKMAN TO Bend City Council ers.
Proven Leadership-Unwavering Integrity
(This information furnished by Kathie Eckman.) (This information furnished by Linda S.Johnson.)
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9-35 1 Candidates
Jim Clinton Don Leonard
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Occupation: Scientist, Owner Occupation:Market Manager-
of Small Business in Bend CoEnergy Propane,LLC
Bend City Councilor o Occupational Background:
Occupational Background- Area Manager - Pacific.Gas
CEO of high-tech company, Transmission Company
owner of.solar energy R&D -
company,university researcher,college teacher Educational Background:
Educational Background: BS-Mechanical Engineering-Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
PhD in Physics (UCSD), BA(Univ. of Oregon), Lakeview High MS-Mechanical Engineering-University of California,
School Berkeley
'.. Prior Governmental Experience: MBA- University of Phoenix
Bend City Council (elected 2004), City of Bend Budget Com- Prior Governmental Experience:
mittee, Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board,Upper Leadership Bend Graduate
Deschutes Watershed Council Board,President of the Southwest Leadership Bend Advisory Committee
Bend Neighborhood Association,Police Chief's Citizen Advisory Professional Engineers of Central Oregon Board of Directors
Board,Commute Options Board Economic Development for Central Oregon Board of Directors
As your City Councilor I need your vote to continue advancing City of Bend Planning Commission and Past-Chairman
j measures that ensure Bend's future vitality,while preserving what City of Bend Budget Committee
City of Bend Affordable Housing Committee
we value most.
A CONSERVATIVE WITH TAXPAYER DOLLARS EXPERIENCE WE NEED
I will maintain my#1 budget priority:police,fire,ambulance and
other essential services. i will continue to oppose unfair and Don's education and work experience in engineering and business
unreasonable fee increases. _ have prepared him to look analytically and rationally at the chal-
MOVING OUR CITY FORWARD lenges facing our city.He has served on Bend's Planning Com-
mission,Budget Committee,and Affordable Housing Committees
I push for projects that add good jobs our economy and for which have exposed him to the problems Bend has today—and
programs that bring more higher-education, art and cultural provided.him with insights on how we can solve them.
opportunities. I will continue my efforts to improve our transpor-
tation system for all users and to strengthen our commitment A PRACTICAL APPROACH
to enlightened urban planning, Vision 2030, sustainability and
alternative energy. Don is a practical person and will be a practical leader. He has
PROTECTING OUR QUALITY.OF LIFE made a careerout of being a problem solver and will do the same
I will always see safe,well-planned neighborhoods, with strong on the City Council. His goals are simply: manage expenses,
neighborhood associations,as key to a quality city. I am commit- workforce,and assets within budgetary constraints.
ted to preserving our important natural features including the river FISCALLY SENSIBLE
corridor,open spaces,the Badlands and Skyline Forest.
DOING WHAT'S RIGHT FOR THE CITIZENS Don believes that Bend's city government functions best when it
Ipushed for fixed-route transit,access for people with disabilities focuses on its core funct ions providing fire and police services,
and a strong affordable housing program. I am open,honest,and roads, water, and sewer. When a city starts expanding beyond
responsive to citizen concerns and think the City must be a trust- those core functions, we begin to see the budgetary problems
worthy partner with businesses,non-profits and other agencies. the Bend faces today. Don will work to stop the financial bleed-
ing and will make the hard decisions necessary to get the city on
www.JIMCLINTON.org solid financial footing.
Endorsed by the Bend Firefighters Association and the Or-
egon League of Conservation Voters AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Don believes that affordable housing must be part of the ex-
pansion of our urban growth boundary.He will work to facilitate
construction of affordable housing and make land available for
housing affordable to the people who live and work in Bend.
(This information furnished by Jim Clinton.) (This information furnished by Don Leonard.)
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9-36 I Candidates
inGeorge Endicott
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Redmond City
Council President
occupational Background:
Scientific International Applica-
tions Corp.,Sytems Engineer
Defense Department, Systems
Integrator and Computer Scientest
NATO,Computer Scientist
Army,Computer Specialist
Labor Department,Program Analyst
Educational Background:
OSU,B.S.Economics
Post graduate-Certdicates in Manpower Management;Land Use
Planning;Program Management
Prior Governmental Experience:
Redmond City Council
Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission
Prince Willem Co,VA,Planning Commission
My desire to continue to serve Redmond as mayor is driven by
my affection for the community. I am a fifth generation Central
Oregonian. My wide,Lynda,and I returned home after a career
with Department of Defense. We have two grown daughters
with children of their own.
Being a native, I want Redmond to prosper and stay the won-
derful community it now is. To achieve this,we need elected
officials who have broad experience and the time to devote to
City issues. Asa City Councilor and a former Planning Com-
missioner I have an in-depth understanding of the issues we
face and appreciate the complex solutions we develop.
Redmond is growing. People continue to move here.My goal
is to manage it. I.believe growth and related issues are our
most pressing challenges. The City recently expanded the Ur-
ban Growth Boundary,allowing for orderly development. Now
that we are annexing property to the west and north,1 support
applying"smart growth"concepts for the new neighborhoods.
I fully endorse business and industry generating living wage
jobs,and creating affordable housing. I agree with the City's
efforts to work with the School Board to build new schools.
Finally,we do and will continue to work with other agencies to
enhance Redmond livability
This is an exciting time to live in Redmond,and I want to con-
tinue to be a contributor.
(This information furnished by George Endicott.)
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9-37 1 Candidates
r
ray
-gin, Ed Boom Phillip A. Danley _
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Occupation:Retired November Occupation:General Manager,
2005 U-Haul,Bend.
Occupational Background: Occupational Background:
27 years Financial Services - Branch Manager, Hertz, Eu-
industry, last 11 years Regional - .r a gene,OR and Vancouver,WA
Vice President Al Retirement - Senior Quality Control Techni-
y Services cia,Genetic Systems,Seattle,
WA
Educational Background: Research and Development Technologist,NeoRx Corp.,Seattle,
BA Political Science Colorado State University 1977 WA
Prior Governmental Experience: Educational Background:
Redmond School District Budget Committee 2006 to present B S. Biology and B.S. Microbiology, Oregon State University,
Chairman Redmond School Bond Committee 2008 1986
I'm running for Redmond City Council because 1 believe I can prior Governmental Experience:
make adifference. Redmond is a terrific place to live and has the None
potential to be the economic hub for Central Oregon. Although
growth has slowed for now,as a community we face a number As the manager of one of the largest U-Haul rental centers in
of significant challenges. I understand the issues and will work Oregon, I understand the importance of balancing revenue and
hard to find solutions: expenses.A revenue decrease triggers a cut in budgeted expen-
ditures.But a revenue increase does NOT necessarily guarantee
new spending, as today's new spending may cause costs to go
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: I will support policies to continue to higher in the future.
_ promote downtown development and beautification.I will support I also cannot increase income solely by raising rental rates. I
policies that attract family wage jobs and encourage workforce have to compete for the public's business.The only way that I
development through partnerships with businss and education. can deliver a profit is to be an advocate for the custumerso her
will want to do business with me; I cannot force him to give me
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING: Redmond will continue to grow. his money.
As a community we need to plan for growth rather than be reactive In like manner a city councilor needs to be a good steward of the
to growth. I support an orderly annexation from the Urban Growth taxpayers'monies,especially in this weak economy.Redmond's
Boundry into Redmond.I will support a comprehensive park plan, citizens need a councilor who can prioritize spending needs and
interconnected bike/walking trails,and sidewalks throughout our be strong enough to say"no"to a proposal if it is not a mandatory
community. We need to explore mass transit options and develop need.A budget is a tool,not postdated check made payable to
a long term transportation plan. the city! If a project is completed below budget,then the excess
funds should be returned to the taxpayers by being set aside for
HOUSING: 1'11 support implementation of affordable housing future use. An equal reduction in the next budget should also
occur.
plans.
Redmond's population has been rapidly increasing and bringing
new tax monies with it.Now growth is slowing and so should the
TAX RATE: I'll support efforts to reduce our tax rates to bring growth in the city's budget.Taxpayers need a break to be able
Redmond in line with other communities to afford to live here and businesses need a break in order to
create new jobs in Redmond.My goal as your councilor is to be
REGIONAL COOPPERATION: Redmond is part of the overall your watchdog.
Central Oregon community. We need to continue maintain strong
relationships with our sister cities and other governmental bodies.
I'll work hard to maintain and strengthen those relationships.
If you elect me to serve on your City Council,I will listen to what
you say and make decisions based on common sense and re-
spect. I appreciate the trust you have placed in me.
(This information furnished by Ed Boero.) (This information furnished by Phillip A.Danley)
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9-38 Candidates
Shirlee Evans Camden King
•i.al
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan '
r
Occupation:I presently work at Occupation: Bluespeed Tech-
; Redmond Health Care Center '.. nology;owner;2001-present
w - , as a physical therapist and
Occupational Background:
have 23 years experience in Senior Sales/Marketing Re-
s• ... this field cruller; Redfish Technology;
q Occupational Background: 1999-2001
none. Manager/Bartender;Deschutes
Educational Background: Brewery; 1990-1999
I graduated from high school in the Methow Valley of Washington; Educational Background:
a BS in Biology at Northern Arizona University;a BS in Physical Bend High School;Graduate(valedictorian); 1986
Therapy at the University of New Mexico. Willamette University;BS Business Economics; 1990
Prior Governmental Experience: Prior Governmental Experience:
I have extensive involvement in,for and with the City of Redmond. Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission;2006-present
I have served on the Redmond Urban Area Planning Commis- Redmond Downtown Partnership;President;2006-present
sion for 6 years,since being appointed in 2002,and am currently I am excited abouttRe opportunity to serve our community on
the Vice Chairperson.)was the Redmond representative to the the Redmond City Council and feel I bring a unique perspective
Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to the process.
from 1998 to 2003. 1 participated in Leadership Redmond in . As a 4th generation Redmondite,I offer a historic perspective
2004• of our community.
Redmond is my home and where I have placed my energy as a • 1 have a young family;decisions made today will affect genera-
community member and.planning commissioner since moving Lions to come.
here in 1997.This is my first opportunity to seek election by my • As a Redmond business owner, I understand the challenges
community. thaf businesses face in our City.
During my 6 years as an appointed Planning Commissioner, I While many issues face the City Council, I see the following as
pursued land use planning education opportunities to better serve primary challenges and opportunities in our community:
my community.My experience as Commissioner,during a time Downtown Development—The By-pass is now complete which
when Redmond went from a stable and slow growing municipal- creates HUGE opportunities for our downtown to become a vibrant
ky through a residential real estate boom with its accompanying w}tural center while maintaining its historic feel. I will continue to
population increase,gave me a real understanding of the need to ,,,upport ongoing downtown improvements.
plan for and provide adequate infrastructure and services for our
community.By listening to and addressing concerns of residents, Growth—This significant challenge can h managed effectively
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property owners,businesspeople,land use experts and many oth- through mindful planning. I have served the past 2 years on the
ers we have rewritten and updated the City Development Code Urban Area Planning Commission and will continue my commit-
to meet business and residential planning needs.The result is a mentthat responsible growth be upheld by sufficient infrastructure
City filled with positive change and historical character. and access to livable green space while protecting a high quality
of life.
Most rewarding has been my effort to coordinate our North Canal
Neighborhood Group with the Historical Commission,COOT,and Regional Commerce Hub—We need more diversity of job op-
Public Works to commemorate theoriginal homeslte of Frankand portunities. I believe Redmond has an outstanding opportunity
Josephine Redmond. to become THE regional commerce and business"hub". I sup-
port the on-going efforts to actively recruit new businesses and
I will work to provide the amenities that add quality to the lives help those already here to expand and strengthen Redmond's
of our families, 'such as good parks, safe trails and close-by economic backbone.
recreational facilities. I have the historic perspective, the energy and experience to
In a time of economic downturn,it is important that we take care work with you as a Redmond City Councilor to build a thriving
of each other,and provide for our needs locally.It is also important downtown,manage our growth to enhance our quality of life and
that the city adjusts its budget priorities as changes in expected promote solid business development to bring more diverse jobs
revenues become apparent. to our community.
As a city councilor I will continue my long practice of listening I welcome the opportunity to serve you and appreciate your
closely,learning about and understanding complex issues,and vote.
working towards a better community.1 am committed to making
fair decisions that serve the community well.
(This Information furnished by Shirtee Evans.) (This information furnished by Camden King.)
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9-39 i Candidates
Ed Onimus
Chris Severin
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Occupation: Property Owners Occupation: Currently Em-
Association Accounting Manag- ployed with Columbia River
er-JELD-WEN Communities Bank as VP & Branch Man-
tz �_ set�, <
Occupation Background: ager _
i United States Marine Corp - Occupational Background:,
pa, Manager at multiple Home
1977-1997 - _
Educational Background: Depots in Norwest including,
University al Phoenix-MBA Clackamas, NE Portland,Jantzen Beach,Vancouver,WA.,and
Campbell University-BA(Accounting) Kennewick, WA.. Have worked at other financial institutions as
loan officer,commercial loan officer,business development officer,
Prior Governmental Experience: and branch manager.
Redmond Budget Committee-1999-2003,2008 Educational Background:
Board of Directors:Healing Reins-2004-Present High School - Nyssa High School; College - University of Or-
Board of Directors:Leadership Redmond-2008 - egon
Economic Development Prior Governmental Experience:
Redmond is growing.The simple reality is that people love to live Currently.sit on Urban Planning Commission for the City of
here.To meet that growth in population,the city must endeavor Redmond,appointed as member of the Affordable Housing Task
to ensure economic growth meets with limited restraints.The city force in 2007,sat on committee to select 2008 accountinglaudit
must seek out and recruit businesses to relocate to Redmond and fine for the City of Redmond.
should make it easy for the city residents to open businesses of
their own. We must present the image that Redmond is open I was bom and raised in Eastern Oregon. My family and I have
for business. called Redmond home since 2002.1 have become an active par-
Economic development is especially true for the downtown area. ticipant in the Redmond community by sitting on many committee's
and boards. These include: The Urban Planning Commission
With the reroute complete, downtown must be revitalized.The for the City or Redmond; The Affordable Housing Task Force
streets need to be replaced,sidewalks renovated and new busi- for the City of Redmond; currently serving as Board President
nesses opened to make downtown a family friendly economic for the Boys & Girls Club of Central Oregon; sat on the audw
attraction to citizens of Redmond and the surrounding area. accounting selection committee for the City of Redmond; and
Affordable Housing - along with many other memberships in our community including
Housing costs that exceed 30%of a household income makes a Kiwanis,Redmond High School Volunteer to Panther Pride,and
huge drain on family budgets. Far too many Redmond citizens the Redmond Chamber to name some.These experiences have
must live payday to payday and are one hard luck incident from allowed me to see and be involved in many facets of our city
homelessness.The city of Redmond should act as a partner with and community.And not to mention my current employment as
government agencies,non-profits and private developers to help branch manager has allowed me to understand current economic
make affordable housing a reality to as many as possible. conditions,best business practices,and be engaged in our local
Volunteerism business community.
There is a solution to the problems that plague any society. With my vast experience,leadership,passion,and commitment
Problems such a homelessness,poverty,hunger,illiteracy,crime, to this community, 1 believe I have the skill set to represent the
etc.can be allayed by the power of people who put the needs community of Redmond with an open mind and our community at
of others ahead of their own. With the centennial of the city of heart. I look forward to your support and working with you.
Redmond in 2010,1 ask the citizens of Redmond to step up to a
challenge to add 10 hours of volunteerism to commemorate our
100th birthday. By volunteering, we will address the needs of
others while becoming happier in our own lives.
I welcome your input and support:edonimus4council®live.com
(This information fumished by Ed Onimus.) (This information fumished by Chris.Severin.)
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9-40 1 Candidates
1
Vida Me Snyder
Nonpartisan
Occupation: 2007 - Present:
Small Business Owner, Mary
Kay Cosmetics Team Leader
(Go Give Unit Award Recipient,
2007); Business Sponsor for
Day at the Park(2007).
2004-Present:Church Leader
-Team Project Leader;Consoli-
dation Manager;Leadership Class Instructor;School of Ministry
Teacher;Women's Mentor.
2001 -Present:Events Planner&Coordinator
Occupational Background:
Marketing Liaison; Public Relations Specialist; Merchandising;
Commission Sales;Team Project Management Strategies;Event
Budget Planning;Automotive Sales.
Educational Background:
Clover Park HS; Clover Park Vocational School; Washington
State University.
Continuing Education: Catch The Wave Leadership Confer-
ence;
Love The World With The Word, Christian Leadership Confer-
. ence;
Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA);
Government of 12 Leadership Training;
Your Hand Upon Me International Leadership Conference(Bo-
gota,Colombia).
Prior Governmental Experience:
None
I have a heartfelt concern for the city,of Redmond and the future
of our community. I believe if we want to see lasting change in
our country it must begin with us actively participating in our com-
munity at a local level.My commitment to the city of Redmond is
demonstrated in my consistent efforts to reach out to our citizens
through day-to-day contact in an effort to understand the voice
and concerns of our area. I would like to see an awareness
raised in the responsibility,necessity,and the right of the people
of our city to have a voice collectively heard through our votes
and involvement in matters that concern us all.The wisdom and
influence of our City Council,community leaders,clergyman,and
local business owners,along with the attention and alliance of
our good people working together for change for the future bet-
terment of our community will lead towards growth,multiplication,
and a city that thrives.
(This information fumished by Vida M.Snyder.)
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9-41 i Candidates
Gerald "Jerry" Brad Boyd
Bogart Nonpartisan
Nonpartisan
t
�= Occupation: President, Steel- Occupation:1989-presentRe-
head Construction Services tail store owner:Eurosports
Occupational Background: C, Occupational Background:
USARMY-Non Commissioned N/A -
Officer.Cavalry Scout. _ Educational Background:
Venator Group - Multi Store CanadaCollege AA
Manager,Retail Division. Economics
Educational Background: University of Oregon
Lakeview High School, 12th grade last grade completed. Re- Prior Governmental Experience:
ceived Diploma 2005-2006 Sisters City Council
Shasta College,Attended 1.5 Years. 2007-2008 Mayor,Sisters,Oregon
Lane Community College,Attended 1.5 years,
University of Oregon,Attended<1 year. I have lived in Sisters for 14 years, and run a successful retail
Prior Governmental Experience: business here since 1989.For the past four years,I have served
None. the citizens of Sisters first as City Councilor,then as Mayor.
Accomplishments
i have lived and had a business in Sisters for over 9 years.l befieve
it is important to give back to the community.l am actively involved 1. To improve public safety and reduce fire hazards, I led a
in Rotary,both as a past president and currently as Chairman of successful effort to install back up generators on the City's well
the Sisters Rotary Foundation, and have served on other local Pumps.
foundation boards. 2. 1 identified and negotiated a solution,to purchase the Lazy Z
property for waste water effluent,to meet the demands of growth.
There.have been many changes in Sisters over the last few years. This consensus outcome preserved the Peterson Ridge Trail
Not all of them good.We need to manage appropriate growth, network and national forest access from impacts.
attract businesses that will bring more local jobs and find ways to 3. I've established mayoral office hours and an open door policy
simplify doing business in Sisters.We need"Economic"diversity, for hearing constituents'concerns.
stability,and sustainability. 4. 1 am leading the update of the City's Transportation System
I have demonstrated leadership in my business and in the commu- Plan,including crafting solutions with ODOT for improved safety
nity.I work easily with people from all walks of life.I am passionate at the Barclay Drive/Highway 20 intersection, and managing
about the vision for our city and will focus on making this a place downtown traffic.
where we can all thrive and be proud of the community. If re-elected,I pledge to vote for policies that will:
Balance the need for growth with citizens'desire to preserve
what we all love about living here;
Continue standardizing city policymaking processes, so
people know what to expect, are treated respectfully, and
can count on professional,timely decisions;
Find solutions for affordable housing, so those who work
here can live here;
Fund services that keep pace with the needs of a growing
population;
Incorporate environmentally-sustainable practices into City
operations and policies;
Provide quality leadership to maintain our quality of life.
(This information furnished by Gerald"Jerry'Bogart.) (This information furnished by Brad Boyd.)
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9-42 1 Candidates
Wendy Holzman Lon Kellstrom
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Occupation:Retired Occupation:L.Kellstrom Con-
. Occupational Background: struction,Inc.; 1995 to present
Leadership Sisters Advisory Occupational Background:
Board-Present;
Westin Hotels;1969 to 1980
Library Assistant, Beaverton Basil Mlaullis & Associates;
School District; - l 1980 to 1983
Board of Directors, Isla Vista Food Co-op Property Management Services,Inc.; 1983 to 1988
Educational Background: Hotel Alternative; 1988 to 1993
B.A.Nutrition,San Francisco State University Educational Background:
Prior Governmental Experience: University of Oregon;grade 16;Bachelor of Science
Chairperson,CCI(Committee for Citizens Involvement)Sisters, Prior Governmental Experience:
OR-Nov 2007 to Present Sisters Schools Budget Committee;1994 to 2000
We in Sisters make it our home because of the livability of the Sisters City Council; 1999 to present
town and the natural beauty that surrounds us.We live in a unique My priorities for the city council:First,work closely with Economic
community.We need to make decisions that will positively impact Development of Central Oregon to bring jobs and new businesses
our area and maintain our livability-both in ways that make us an to Sisters and second, to protect our:public resources and our
economically vibrant small city and that protect our surrounding taxpayer's dollars.
natural environment.
Completing a comprehensive and efficient Sisters Transporta-
tion Systems Plan will deal with getting traffic around and in and
out of Sisters. The City is beginning the Whychus Creek Restora-
tion and Management Plan. The reintroduction of steelhead and
salmon to the creek,and their protection under the Endangered
Species Act, will have a huge impact on the creek and our city.
The City is also in the process of adopting a Housing Plan,and is
grappling with questions that many other communities across the
nation are;how do we as a city promote working wage housing
for our citizens?Concerning future growth,we need to be mindful
to retain those characteristics that make so many of us want to
live here. We all know change is inevitable;however,let's make
sure those changes enhance Sisters and don't detract from its
livability for the citizens.
I am an involved citizen who cares deeply about this commu-
nity. Sisters is my home. I do not have ties to any special inter-
est groups. I am the liaison for the CCI (Committee for Citizens
Involvement)to the City Council,and have attended every City
Council meeting and workshop since Nov.2007.
1 have the commitment,background knowledge,and experience
to represent you,the citizens,on the Sisters City Council.
(This mlormationfurnished by Wendy Holzman.) (This information furnished by Lon Kellstrom.)
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9-43 1 Candidates
Pat Thompson
' r Nonpartisan
�V rII
b 4=
Occupation: Owner, Sisters
Rental
Occupational Background: -
Retail sales and management
Educational Background:
High School Diploma
Attended OF
Prior Governmental Experience:
none.
Doing business in Sisters has become bureaucratic and difficult.
The process needs to be made efficient and simple.Those now
running the city want to give away jobs and opportunities.City Hall
has to welcome family wage jobs,and help diversity the economy
in these hard times. Major challenges are on the horizon and I
have the experience to help the citizens of Sisters.
(This information furnished by Patrick Thompson)
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9-44 I Candidates
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Doug -Ted
Whitsett Ferrioli
Republican Republican
Occupation:State Senator; -Occupation:Executive Director,
retired large animal veterinarian; Malheur Timber Qperators,Inc:.
equine breeder.
Occupational Background:
Occupational Background. Association Director,.Forest
Employed at Klamath Veterinary products company general
Clinic and Supply.1968;partner manager;rancher;small
1972;principle owner and manager 1986:retired from veterinary business owner;Veteran's Affairs Loan Officer
practice 1994;owned and managed rental housing;owned and Educational Background:BA,University of Oregon
operated equine breeding and marketing operation on three
small farms. Prior Governmental.Experience:Oregon State Senator
Educational Background:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1997-present;Senate President Pro-Tempore;Member,Task
Washington State University 1968;Associate ofArts,Central Force on federal Forest Payments and County Services;Vice-
Oregon Community College 1993;Crook County High School Chair,Senate Rules and Ethics Committee'
1961. Community Service:Co-founder,Oregon Lands Coalition;
Prior Governmental Experience:Oregon State Senate 2005 President,Chamber of Commerce;Member,Oregon Hanford
to present;Joint Ways and Means Committee;Emergency Waste Board.
Board;Vice-Chair Senate Judiciary Committee;Vice-Chair A record as rural Oregon's most effective advocate
Senate Transportation Com mittee;_Senate Commerce
Committee,committees on Court Facilities and Technologies, r Added over 50 Oregon State Policeto rural Oregon
Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee. highways
r Provided mentors for newteachers and school
Family:3 daughters and wife,Gail administrators in rural Oregon
Community Service:Rotary;past president of Oregon • Saved Baker City's historic Carnegie Library Arts Project
Veterinary Medical Association,Water for Life,and Klamath • Defeated plan to reduce.payments to rural schools
County Cattlemen's Association;active in State and Klamath Gave rangeland communities new tools to protect
Basin water issues;lecturer at state and regional veterinary themselvesfrom fires
conferences. - r Opposed highertaxes and increased fees
• Increased bail amount for meth dealers
What has Doug offered in Salem? "The natural resource community has a champion advocate in
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY when balancing the budget;opposing Ted Ferrioli.Few others are as passionate and forceful on the
tax and fee increases on Oregon's citizens and businesses; issues of concern to farmers and foresters across the state."
rooting out waste and assuring accpuntabi lity in government , Sharon Livingston,current chair of the Oregon Cattlemen's
spending. Association and an alternate to the Oregonians for Food
tXPE RIENCE with our district's unique and diverse issues, and Shelter Board of Directors(Blue Mountain Eagle,
understanding of commercial retailing,irrigated farming and 10/17/2007) -
ranching;a passion for preserving the lifestyle and culture that "It is a privilege to be a strong advocate for the people when
our district provides. - government actions affect the lives of citizens in our part of the
KNOWLEDGE concerning serious issues facing our state and state.Fighting for rural Oregon means keeping a sharp eye on
local economy,rural health care needs,public safety,education, state agencies and speaking with a clear voice among the urban
property rights,water rights,agriculture,and land use. interests.Thank you for.the honor of allowing me to serve."
COMMON-SENSE approach to reaching solutions through Senator Ted Ferrioli
bipartisan work with Oregon citizens and local and state political Key Endorsements:
leaders to focus government on its core priorities. Oregon Cattle PAC
COMMITMENTto creating smaller and more efficient govern- AG PAC
ment,reducing oppressive rdgulation,lowering taxes and fees Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council.
on hard-working Oregonians and small businesses,and letting
families keep more of their own hard earned money. (This information furnished by Friends of Ted Ferrioli.)
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State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
Conrad Gene
Ruel Whisnant
Democrat Republican
Occupation:Retired Secondary ,Occupation:State
Teacher - Representative;Republican Whip
Occupational Background: Occupational Background:
20 yrs teaching experience. Colonel,USAF,retired;served on
Mainly Alternative Education at z, iig , Air Force staff and in Office of
the Secondary level.Experience Secretary of Defense in the _
as a Juvenile Counselor and State Employment Service Officer. Pentagon;served in command,leadership,staff,and diplomatic
Real Estate Sales Agent Oregon.fexpired license) positions in Vietnam,Germany,and Yugoslavia
Educational Background:M.A.Political Science with Educational Background:MA in International Affairs,
concentration in Urban Policy.Teaching Credentials in California . University of Arkansas;BA in Journalism,University of North
and Oregon.Junior College Teaching Credential in Calif.B.A.in Carolina at Chapel Hill -
Sociology with concentration in Criminology.A.A.in Liberal. prior Governmental Experience:State legislator since 2003-
Arts. - Vice Chair of House Judiciary and Education committees;
Prior Governmental Experience:Special Road Dist.Board Ways&Means Committee,Education and Public Safety
Member _ subcommittees;State Commission on Children&Families;
Community Service:Fuels Reduction volunteerwith Upper Chief Justice's Special Courts Advisory"Committee;Education .
Deschutes River Coalition.Volunteer with American Red Cross Commission ofthe States;former chairman ofthe Deschutes
County Commission on Children&Families and county
(Disaster Shelters),Director Upper Deschutes River Coalition, Republican Party
and Director LaPine Fire Dist.Scout leader,coach for youth
sports Community service:Served on Homeless Leadership Council;
Military:U.S.MARINE Corps multiple veteran organizations;Sunriver Board of Directors;
Sunriver Christian Fellowship Church;former youth sports
Family Married,Two sons.One,fireman at Edwards AFB.Other, coach and PTA officer
member of Oregon National Guard,Redmond,Ore.Veteran of Family:;Married to 4th generation Oregonian,Josle Coffey;
recent Iraq deployment son,Todd,his wife and grandson live in NC.
CONRAD RUEL SMART CHANGE FOR CENTRAL OREGON Gene Whisnant
I BELIEVE Oregonians can be best served by an enlightened: Common Sense Leadership with Honesty and integrity
Democratic legislator.A Democrat from Central Oregon will - I advocate for Central Oregon families and fight to keep our
bolster the Democratic majority i n Salem,and will greatly meet communities safe from trim inals/predators.l bel!eve our
the needs of Central Oregonians students deserve a quality education and support Oregon's
Remember,the nation has been waiting for universal health natural resource industries.
coverage since Harry Truman.M uch has been promised but little Ibelieve in:
has been delivered. Individual freedoms,personal responsibility and a free
Those who desire a college education foryour children must market economy.
think about the high cost.Without Higher Education,we loose Effective,accountable,and frugal state government.
the middle-class.I believe we can do more to make Higher Focusing an building Oregon's economic prosperity.
Education available to more students. Improving and protecting the rights of property
owners.
More must be done to preserve and protect Oregon's forest, -Lower taxes,job creation and economic development
natural resources and open spaces. to
I need and want your support.Please vote for Conrad Ruel for ensure stable funding for our education system;
District 53.Thank you. provide care for seniors,military veterans and the
Endorsements: - vulnerable in our society;
expand public safety programs to fight meth,
Senator Ron Wyden hold criminals accountable;and address illegal
Brad Avakian,Labor Commissioner immigration." _
Oregon School Employees Association -
Oregon League of Conservation Voters - I support alternative energy and fuels.However,l support repeal
Alan Unger ofthe ethanol mandate.l wantto protectthe environment
without harm to oureconomy orcitizens.
!This information furnished by Conrad Rust for DisMctRepJ I believe Oregonians deserve leadership that will protectthe
interests of our citizens and taxpayers;not government
bureaucracies.
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I ask for your support,
Gene Whisnant
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Chuck A Judy
Burley Stiegler
Republican Democrat
Occupation:Small business Occupation:Mediation Practice
owner;State Representative -
Occupational Background:.'
Occupational Background: ice. Director,CASA of Central
Certified Forester®;U.S.Forest Oregon;Family Law Attorney
Service(10 years);Forest i
products industry(18 years) Educational Background:
University of Oregon,B.S.,1975;
Educational Background:MBA,James Madison University, Northwestern School of Law,J.D.,1978
1988;MS,Resource Management and Policy,State University of
New York,1980;BS,Forest Management,Colorado State Prior Governmental Experience:Bend-LaPine School.Board;
University,1977 Oregon State Board of Education;National Association of State
Boards of Education;Oregon.Government Ethics Commission
Prior Governmental Experience:State Representative, JUDY STIEGLER
2005-07;Vice-Chair,House'Committee on Energy and Putting Central Oregon Front and Canter
Environment,2007;Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural
Resources,2007;Bend Metro Park&Recreation District Board, . Protecting Our Children -
19992003;Western Governors'Association National Fire Plan On the school board,Judy worked to stabilize education
team;Governor Kulongoski's Eastside Forest Advisory - funding,bringing more dollars into classrooms.As a court
Committee - advocate for abused and neglected children,she fought to
Community Involvement:National Ski Patrol;Deschutes provide children with a safe haven.She'll keep kidssafe through
United Way;Oregon Society of American Foresters;Habitatfor enforcement andtraining on child-abuse reporting laws and
Humanity. making school districts screen new employees to keep abusers
away from kids.
A Distinct Voice For an Independent City "Parents deserve to know our state is doing all it can to protect
Chuck Burley:A Sound Economy our children.With Judy Stiegler,we'll have aRepresentative
• Fought to protect ratepayers from excessive rate increases who fights every day to keep Bend safe."
due to alternative energy requirements; -ANDY JORDAN;Retired Bend Police Chief
• Supported creation of a Rainy Day Fund for Oregon to set -
asidemoneyforeconomicdownturns; " Honoring Our Veterans
• Promoted restructuring Oregon's tax code providing equality Judy knows we have an obligation to honor the service of our
while protecting revenue; Iraq veterans and help them resume their lives:She9l make sure
• Helped increase and expand tax credits to preserve affordable the state provides better education,housing and medical -
housing. services to veterans in Bend.
"Chuck Burley works across party lines to make our communi- "When it comes to supporting veterans,we need more than
ties stronger and better places to work,live and play." good intentions.We need leaders like Judy Stiegier in the
Oran Tester,Mayor of Bend,2002-2004 legislature to make sure Oregon keeps its promise
to these brave men and women." -
Chuck Burleys Voice for Education -U.S.SENATOR RON WYDEN
• Supported a 35%funding increase for OSU Cascade Campus protecting Our Environment,Rebuilding Our Economy
and Oregon's students may aeceive assistance;so 28%more°f It's time for Oregon to lead the nationin development ofrenew-
• Oregon's students may rperiy taxes Ben. able energy.We don't need to choose between the economy and
Will fight tot send the to Portland.in Bent�to suppor[our the environment.Judy knows that investing in clean energy will
colleges,not send them toPortland.. create thousands of good jobs while keeping our air and water
"Chuck Burley is a tireless advocate for post secondary clean.
education in Central Oregon."Connie Lee,board member,
Central Oregon Community College "Judy has always been there for Central Oregon,advocating
for children,seniors,and a safe,vital community.Now,all
Broad Support for Chuck Burley - Oregonians will have the opportunityto benefit from her
Oregon Business Association commitment and fresh ideas."
Central Oregonians for Affordable Housing -GOVERNOR JOHN KITZHABER
Oregon Education Association
Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council www.Judyforhd54.com
Oregon Forest Industries Council (This information furnished by Judy StieglerforHouse District54.)
Oregon Nurseries'PAC
Oregon Health Care Association
Oregon Farm Bureau -
(Partial List) -
www.VoteForBu rley.com
(This information furnishedby Chuck Burley.)
The above Information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accumay by the
State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
George
Gilman
Republican
Occupation:Farmer/Legislator
Occupational Background:
Gilman Dairy-Owner/operator
26 years;ACCESS(community
action agency)-fundraising,
programs to prevent homeless-
ness,job counseling and providing medical equipment to the
needy;Foster Grandparent Director(nonprofit agency)-allow -
inglimitedincomeseniorstoearnsupplementalincomeby for unofficial election
volunteering in classrooms,helping teachers and at-risk youth.
Educational Background:Crater High School;Oregon State results starting at.8pm
University(Dairy Husbandry);Southern Oregon University November 1
(BS/General Studies,science math major). on. November 4th visit. .
Prior Governmental Experience:.Oregon State
Representative;Rogue Community College Board Chair, H/H/H/�ore onvotes.
Republican Precinct Committeeman;Rogue Valley'. g orA g -
Transportation District Board;OR Beef Council;OR Dairy .
Products Commission;OR Community Service Commission;
Governor's Commission on Senior Service.
Optional Information:.
2007 Session:Vice-chair of House Transportation Committee;
Member of Ways and Means subcommittee
Interim:EBoard;Vice Chair of House Transportation
Committee;Vice Chair of Rural Policy Committee; ,
State Lands Advisory Committee
Endorsements:
National Rifle Association
Oregon Business Association
Oregon Cattle PAC
AG PAC
Associated Oregon Industries
Oregon Farm Bureau -
My priorities for 2009:
• Promoting business opportuni ties/more jobs for rural -
Oregonians
• Support BLM's Western Oregon Planning Revision(WOPR)
• Transportation funding
• Removal of the Ethanol Mandate
Thanks for your continuing support and giving me both the for more information about
Republican and Democrat nomination for State Representative! voting in Oregon
Iwould appreciate your vote this November.
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John E
Ahern : Huffinan
Democrat Republican
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t3 Occupation:Realtor;Jefferson a tli( Occupation:State
- County Commissioner. - �F Representative;Commercial.
°!E : property owner
Occupational Background: `
Small Businessman:Owner ' -
Ahern's Grocery and Black Butte Occupational Background:
General Store. - Manager,0.104 radio,1985-
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2007;Ford Dealership .
Educational Background:Madras High School;University of Manager,1980-1984
Oregon Graduate. Educational Background:Some college
Prior Governmental Experience:Jefferson County Prior Governmental Experience:Oregon Investment Board;
Commission;Madras City Council;Deschutes River The Dallas Chamber of Commerce Economic Development
Management Commission;Jefferson County Public Health
Advisory Committee;509-J School District Budget Committee; John Huffman—Creating Opportunities
- Commission on Children and Families. John understandsthe importance of a healthy economy-tax
- Prior Community Experience:Jefferson County Chamber of revenues increase,education dollars are better allocated,neces- -
Commerce,President;Madras Kiwanis,President;Madras Elks; sary social services are funded.John knows howto prioritize.
Knights of Columbus;Youth Basketball and Soccer:Coach. and spend wisely to keep Oregon business-friendly.
Family:Mike lives in Madras with his wife Jane,who is Youth. John Huffman—Working for You
Services Director at the Jefferson County Library.Hehas3 John brought cell service to Wheeler County,helped capture .
$2 million for Connect Oregon 11 which wil l bring jobs to
grown sons. Jefferson County,voted to add 39 more state troopers to roads
Economic Development and added funding to Oregon Project Independence allowing
Mike is serious about turning state resources towards creating seniors to receive in-home care.
jobs and opportunity for folks on this side of the Cascades. John Huffman-Fighting for Rural Oregon -
That'swhyMikeis In one year,John has made significant steps in each of the
ENDORSED:OREGON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 30 communities he represents.He voted for the Regional Rural
Health Cc - Investment,tbe Farm to School program and to reduce
Mike wants to put the brakes on rising health care costs and get inheritance taxes so your farm can stay in the family.
more health insurance dollars into the exam room,notthe Endorsements
boardroom.That's why Mike is Congressman Greg Walden
ENDORSED:OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION Oregon Farm Bureau
Education AG PAC
Mike knows that in an increasingly competitive economy, Oregon AFSCME Council 75
our kids are going to need a good education if they're going to Oregon State Police Officers'Association
succeed.That's why Mike is Oregon Health Care Association _
ENDORSED:OREGON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION National Rifle Association
Quality of Life - "John's one of us—he knows what it takes to run an agricultural
Mike knows our communities need leadership in Salem to business.He understands our livelihood depends on curability
protect our quality of life,and renew our towns,communities, to run businesses and farms.John hastaken great stridesto see
farms and ranches. rural Oregon gets the attention it deserves."
"With his'where-the-rubber-meets-the-road'local government :Gary Harris—Harris Farms,Madras
experience,Mike understands the diverse issues facing rural "John cares for our communities.His work throughout Wheeler
Oregon.He's well-prepared to be your next State County is efficient and effective.He has always been a friendly,
Representative." dependable resource for citizens and we need him serving our
-U.S.Sen.Ron Wyden state."
Note from Mike Jeanne Burch—Wheeler County Judge
"John H uff man is dedicated to learning about the issues that
.Fellow Oregonian, face our region and finding structures that make government
From Kiwanis to the County Commission;to running my own work.That is what l like about him and why 1.support him forthis
-small business,I've learned the value of hard work and collabo- office."
ration,and the importance of doing the best with what you've -
got.We need to work togetherto build a positive,prosperous Laura Pryor--Retired Judge.
future. Vote Experience.Vote Rural Oregon Values.
I'LL GO TO WORK IN SALEM,SO SALEM WORKS FOR US- Vote John Huffman.
I ask for your vote. v .votehuffman.eom
Sincerely,Mike Ahern
(This information furnished by EfectAhern.) _ (This information furnished by Committee to ElectJohn E Huffman.)
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State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
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Brad Pavel
Avakian Goberman
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Occupation:Commissioner, - Occupation:I'm 71,excellent
Bureau of Labor and Industries - health,no medical problem,have
Occupational Background: - a lot of energy:Founder,
Civil Rights Attorney;Small Instructor/Provider of unique
Business Owner physical and mental fitness
_... program"Get Energized!"-
` Educational Background, book,video and exercise classes
J.D.,Lewis and Clark Law School;B.S.,Oregon State University for governments,businesses and public:may prevent many
illnesses,diseases(including cancers)and slow down the aging
Prior Governmental Experience:State Legislator;Workers' process.(503)6-GET-FIT www.getenergized com/vote html
Compensation Task Force
Family:Brad and his wife Debbie reside in Washington County Occupational Background:Author,Publisher,Producer,
with their children,Nathan and Claire. Speaker,Inventor,Consult ant,Advisor,Trainer,Coach,Manager
(had an Award),Supervisor,Social Worker,Counselor, -
BRAD AVAKIAN:PRIORITIES,NOT POLITICS Machinist,Mechanic,Welder,Truck Driver,Logger,Firefighter
-That's the principle Brad Avakia n lives by.--even when he has to and Beekeeper.I'm a Problem Solves
take a little heat for it.When the Legislature was neglecting our Educational Background:Have 27 years of education,BA+
schools,Brad fought for a full funding plan to stop education ' Degree(Moscow,Russia).Attended a few universities and
cuts.To provide rural Oregon with the water it needs,Brad colleges in the USA.Gave myself PhD in PE.Linguist.
broughttogether conservationists and industryto getthe job Prior Governmental Experience:Primary 2008 Candidate for
done.And when big corporations weren't providing fairwages US Senator;2006 Candidatefor US Representative,2004
and good working conditions,Brad stood up for us. Candidate for US Senator.2002 Candidate for Commissioner of
Good thing that Brad is more concerned with our priorities than BOLL Tank Army.I'm honest.incorruptible.with faith and high -
politics.With the economy in trouble,we need a champion to moral principles. Do not accept any"contributions".
help us put Oregon back on track. I know life:my parents died during W Wll,.from age six grew up
BRAD AVAKIAN:A PLAN TO GET OREGON inorphanage.Started work at age fourteen-vocational school
BACK ON TRACK Machinist/Mechanic. -
Developthenat ion's premier renewable energy wbrkforceto Commissionerof BOLT must enforce all laws regulating the
provide home-grown,sustainable energy to break the grip of - employment of adults and minors,protection employees and
foreign oil. employers from violations of laws,and conduct claims investi-
" • Support a strong minimum wage. . gations of civil,human rights and discrimination.
•- Bring together emerging industries and training centersto Commissioner of BOLT Brad Avakian gave an Oath of Office.but
provide workers the skills to quickly gain long term does not perform his duties doesn't support e Constitution
employment. - do n' inv sti to Complaints of violation of our laws can't
• Make our government more efficient by streamlining the way hold anyofficeandm st resign
Oregon's training centers are funded.
• Increase apprenticeship opportunities forskilled trades like I have a plan to help businesses,create more jobs,improve and
plumbing,electrical,and construction jobsthat provide high increase training and apprenticeship programs..I have plan
paying careers. to create a new industry:develop and manufacture fire
• Restore agricultural and technical education in our public resistant wood products.
schools. To avoid layoffs or moving jobs abroad,I will negotiate between
ENDORSEMENTS employer and labor.
Sen.Ron Wyden;Gov.Ted Kulongoski;Oregon AFL-CIO;Oregon BOLT will enforce all laws,prevent violations labor rules and
State Building and Construction Trades Council;Associated honest investigate violation of laws.
General Contractors,Oregon Columbia Chapter;Oregon Farm
Bureau Federation;Sierra Club;Oregon League of Conservation People of Oregon,hire me and I will restore America's
Voters;Oregon State Fire Fighters Council;Oregon Nurses Moral Leadership and the Government By and For the
Association;Oregon Education Association;SEW Local 503, People.
OPEU;Oregon AFSCME Council 75.
(This information furnished by Pavel Goberman.)
More at www.BraclAvakiamcom
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State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
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Martha L Timothy J
Walters Sercombe
Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Occupation;Associate Justice, Occupation:Judge,Oregon
Oregon Supreme Court _ Court of Appeals
Occupational Background. Occupational Background:
L 30 years as an attorney in private Court of Appeals Judge(2007 to
practice
present);Of counsel and partner
in Preston Gates&Ellis LLP(1991
Educational Background:University of Michigan,BA; to 2007);Associate and shareholder in Harrang Long Gary
University of Oregon School of Law,JD Rudnick PC(1977 to 1991);Law clerk,Oregon Supreme Court
Prior Governmental Experience:Oregon Commissioner, (1976 to 1977);Paralegal,Sidley Austin LLP(1971 to 1973).
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; Educational Background:University of Oregon School of
Commissioner,Oregon Law Commission(2003-2006);Past, Law,JD;Honor Graduate(1976);Northwestern University,:BA
President,Lane County Bar Association;Member,Uniform Trial (1971). . . ..
Court Rules Committee(1984-1986) Prior Governmental Experience:City attorney and advisorto
Family:Married,two children several Oregon municipalities;Oregon State BarJudicial
RETAIN JUSTICE MARTHA L.WALTERS Administration Committee;.Oregon Bench and Bar Commission
on Professionalism;Oregon Judicial Department Technology
"Justice Walters is a superb legal analystwho comes from a Committee -
- unique background,and I was pleased to appoint her to the Community Service:Board of Directors:Oregon Law Institute,
bench.She cares deeply about Oregon,its laws,and its people. Laurel Hill Center;Elder,First Presbyterian Church of Portland
She has the right combination of intelligence and down-to-earth
compassion we need to retain on our Supreme Court." Personal:Wife,Jane Van Boskirk;four children,Meghan,
Governor Ted Kulortgosid Emma,Ben and Willy
"Before joining the court,Justice Walters earned an outstanding Commitment to Excellence in Public Service:I have been
reputation in the legal community and has quickly proven honored by the opportunityto serve the people of our state asa
herself to be an excellent judge.Her keen intellect and sound Court of Appeals judge.In that service,i will continue to follow
temperament are ideally suited to the important task of serving these principles:
on our state's highest court." • Work hard.Be accountable.Earn the trust and confidence -
Betty Roberts,-former Oregon Supreme Court Justice of Oregonians. - -
"With more than 30years in the legal profession,Justice Walters - Judge cases only on the merits with no agendas.Dedicate
has the experience we need on the Supreme Court.She has a myself to the rule of law.
deep knowledge of the law,is decisive,hardworking and tough. Keep an open mind,especially on cases that seem easy,
Her decisions are firm ly based in the law,regardless of the Write clearly.
- parties before her." - -
Carl Neil,former President,Oregon State Bar • Act ethically and enforce ethical actions by other public
servants. - -
"As citizens,we are each responsible to do our part to make our Be respectful system of justice one that is fair,impartial and effective.As a to every judge,lawyer and litigant.. .
j udge on your Supreme Court,my particular part is to listen • Be generous and professional with my colleagues.
closely,think carefully and write clearly.l try,every day,to fulfill - -
myresponsibility toyouanddomybesttoensurethatevery - Tim Sercombe
person is equal before the law.I would be honored to earn your This information furnishedby7imothyJSercombe.l
vote." _ -
JusticeMarthaL.Walters
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Walters.) -
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State of Oregon. State of Oregon.
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registered voter.The bal lot is then voted and returned to the
county elections official to be counted. - Ballot counting cannot begin until election day.Initial results
As a voter,what do I have to do? are released at 8pm election night and will continue to be
updated through election night until all ballots have been
Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you between counted.
October 17 and 21,2008.Inside the packet 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 Important!
pre-addressed return envelope.Be sure you sign the return _
envelope on the appropriate line.Afterthat just return the If your ballot is lost,destroyed,damaged oryou make a -
balloteitherbymailoratadesignateddropsite. mistake in marking your ballot,you may call your county
What if I am uncomfortable voting my ballot at homes . elections office and request a replacement ballot.One will be
mailed to you as long as you request it by October 30.After
.Privacy booths are available foryou to cast your ballot.There that,you may pick it up at the elections office.If you have
are privacy booths at your county elections off ice and there already mailed your original.ballot before you realize you made _
may be others at dropsite locations elsewhere in your county. a mistake,you,have cast your vote and will not be eligiblefora
For further information,call yourcounty elections official. replacement ballot.
What if my ballot doesn't come? Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections
office by 8pm election day,Tuesday,November 4,2008.
If you are registered to vote and have not received you rballot
within a week after they are mai led,call your county elections Postmarks do not count)
office.They will check that your voter registration is current. County elections offices are open on election day from
' If it is,they will mail you a replacement ballot. 7am to 8pm.
What H I have moved and have not updated my -
registration?
If you were registered to vote.by October 14 but now have a Provisional Ballot Information
different address,call your county elections office for You will be issued a provisional ballot if: .
instructions on how to update your registration and receive a. -
ballot. -t there is a question about your eligibility as a voter
Do I have to return m ballot b mail? (for example,there is no evidence on filethat you are an "
Y y active or inactive voter in Oregon)
You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any 4 you need to vote at a County Elections Off ice in a county
county elections office or any designated dropsite in the other than the one you live in
state.The times and locations of dropsites are available atyour
county elections office. - In order to obtain a provisional ballot,you need to fill outs
Provisional Ballot Request Form in person at the County
How much postage is required to mail the ballot back? Elections Office.
Your voted ballot can usually be returned using a single 420 Your provisional ballot will not be counted until it is determined
first-class stamp.In those instances where additional postage that you are eligible to vote. - -
is necessary,it will be clearly indicated on the ballot materials.
After you have voted the ballot,you can call 1-866-ORE-VOTE
When must the voted ballot be returned? (1-866-673-86831 or the County Elections Office in which you
The voted ballot must be received in any county elections office voted to find out if your ballot was counted.If your ballot was
or designated dropsite by 8pm on election night.Postmarks not counted,you can also find out the reason it was not
do not count! counted. _
How do 1 know if my ballot is received? If it is determined that you are ineligible to vote!n this election,
the completed Provisional Ballot Request Form will serve as
You can call your county elections office and ask if they yourvoter registration for future elections.
received your ballot.A record is kept showing each voter
whose ballot has been returned.
Can anyone find out how I've voted once I mail my Voter Information
ballot? For questions about voter registration,ballot delivery and -
No.All ballots are separated from the return envelope before return,marking the ballot,requesting a replacement ballot,
the ballots are inspected.This process ensures confidentiality. absentee ballots,signature requirements,the voters'
What if 1 forget to sign the return envelope? pamphlet,when and where to vote,and other questions about
elections and voting,call the toll-free voter information line at
Generally,your elections off ice will either return it to you for 1-866-ORE-VOTE(1-866-673-8683).
signing or they will contact you,if possible,to come to the - Voter information line representatives can provide services in
elections office to sign it.if the return envelope does not get both English and Spanish.TTY services forthe hearing
signed before 8pm on November 4,the ballot will not be impaired are also available at 1-800-735-2900.
counted. -
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Dear Voter,
The Constitution Party of Oregon asks you to join us in,honoring God,defending the family,and seeking to restore ou r Republic.
(Our candidates take the oath of office to support the Constitution seriously.They also take the Bible on which they place their hand
seriously;they are God-fearing individuals.)We are not asectarian religious political party.We merely accept the self-evident
concept that our rights come from our Creator,not from our government.Our candidates pledge to uncompromisingly work for the
implementation of the following seven principles:
Life:We believe in Divine Providence and recognize our Creator asthe author of human life.Thus we believe in the absolute
sanctity of human life.The first duty of civil government is the protection of innocent human life from conception until natural
death,no exceptions.When government sanctions abortion,then all live are at risk. -
Liberty:Far from granting license to'do whatever we want',true liberty comes from God and real freedom is born of _
self-government.With James Madison,we assert the precious American ideal which set our country apart from other nations... -
"we have staked the whole future of American Civilization,not upon the power of government,farfrom it.We have staked the
whole future...upon the capacity of each of us to govern ourselves,according to the ten commandments of God."
Family:Our Creator set in place the family as the first divinely instituted form of government.It is the duty of civil government to
recognize and protect the authority of the family unit.When the state usurps the family's authority,the hearts of the children are
turned to the state,ratherthan to the fathers.Such socialist actions deny the created order and harrr3 our communities.
Property:We believethatthe right of individuals to own and steward their property is God-given;established in such
commandments as"Thou shalt not steal."and"Thou.shalt not covet."We encourage private generosity,but oppose the forced
transfer of one's wealth to others bythe state.We believethat the loss of'external'property rights leads to the loss of'internal'
rights of personal conscience.It was James Madison who said,"Conscience is the most sacred of all property."
The U.S.Constitution:In these United States,the Constitution established a representative federal republic-which represents
the sovereignty of the people under God over the state.Our founders purposed that the Constitution would uphold those ideals
expressed in our Declaration of Independence,as the law of the land,and limit the power and scope of the federal government.
Limited,Local Government:Our desire is to return the federal government to its constitutional boundaries.The 10th amend-
nient in our Bill of Rights strictly limits the federal government to those jurisdictions specifically stated within the Constitution.
As a pri nciple,our founders sought to ensure the duties of civil government always be performed at the lowest possible level _
Local elected officials and clerks are more directly accountable to the people.
American Sovereignty:We are firmly committed to the protection of our borders,our trade and our common defense.We _
believe that America is to be the friend of liberty everywhere,but the guarantor and provisioner of ours alone.We oppose
membership in the United Nations and any other treaty or affiliation that attempts to assert authority over our Constitution or
bypass our sovereign citizens'constitutionally elected representatives
If you don't like being taxed to police the world while our own borders are unprotected,losing our jobs to other nations because
. .of environmentalist nonsense and government regulations,having your rights trampled and your property confiscated,or being
exposed to God's wrath on our nation because it condones the shedding of innocent blood and rampant moral perversion,vote for
your Constitution Party candidates.For more information on our party,go to our website:www.constitutionoartvorenon.ore or
contact Chairman Jack Brown at(541)474-9343.
(This information furnished by Constitution Parry of Oregon.)
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INDEPENDENT PARTY OF OREGON CANDIDATES
Jeff Markley U.S.Senate
Joel Haugen U.S.House of Representatives,1st Congressional District
Sean Bates U.S.House of Representatives,5th Congressional District
Ben Westiund Oregon State Treasurer _
Keith Wangle Oregon House District 4
Pete Selcastro Oregon House District 5
Jim Gilbert Oregon House District 18
Vicki Berger Oregon House District 20 -
Terry Billing Oregon House District 29
Stephen Bradley Curry County Commissioner
Col.Dale Potter Wallowa County Commissioner,position 1
Ken Wick Wallowa County Commissioner,position 2
The Independent Party was formed by voter petition in 2006,afterthe Oregon Legislature enacted laws to make it much harder for
non-affiliated candidates to run for public office in Oregon.We are nowthe state's third largest political party,with over 25,000
members.
The Independent Party is unique among Oregon political parties in'that we do not adhere to rigid ideology.Instead,the
Independent Party supports candidates from across the political spectrum who are committed to the principle that the basic _
instruments of our democracy--our Legislature,the initiative and referendum,and our electoral processes--should be in the
hands of We the People ratherthan special interests that currently control government.
The mission of the Independent Party is to promote bi-partisan and non-partisan cooperation in the Legislature and to promote
,good government reforms to make our political process more responsive to the People of Oregon.
In the 2008 election cycle,the independent Party is working to elect a slate of candidates who,when elected,will seek to amend the
Oregon.Constitution to ensure that our state's limits on political contributions shall be enforced.The voters of Oregon have
adopted such limits twice since 1994--most recently in Measure 47(2006),which is not being enforced by the Secretary of State or
Attorney General even though no court has found any part of itto be unconstitutional.This is the third time since1975that
politicians,courts,or bureaucrats have overturned campaign finance limits adopted bythe People of Oregon.
We believe that a Constitutional Amendment to allow limits on political contributions will reduce the
corrupting influence that powerful special interests and Big Money have over our government and our lives.
Neither of the major parties have taken action to limit political contributions,leaving Oregon alone of only 3 states with no limits
whatsoever,The result is a system that is dominated by the wealthy and the powerful
Corporations and the super-rich pushed up the total spending on candidate races in Oregon rom$4 million in 1996 to$49 million in
2006.It now usually costs over$500,000 to win a contested seat in the Oregon Senate and over$300,000 to a contested seat in the
Oregon House. -
"And now those money-fueled campaigns for part-time Oregon legislators can reach$1 million.-
THEOREGONIAN editorial,August 13,2006
The 2006 ca ndidstes for Governor collected and spent over$18 million.Just the top 5 individual donors gave$1.94 million(to the
Republican),while the Democrat got$1.2 million from unions.
The costto the People of Oregon is tremendous.Asjust one example:
Oregon has among the highest tax rate on individuals in the United States,and ranks third in taxing families
near the poverty line but ranks 47th out of 50 states in corporate taxation.The corporations'of Oregon income
taxes has dropped from 18 percent in the 1970's to leas than 5 percent in 2005.Two-thirds of all corporations
operating in Oregon pay just$10 per year in taxes.
We believe that it is time for a change.Not just time to elect Democrats instead of Republicans,or vice versa,but time to elect
Candidates who will fight for We the People.Who's with us?
VOTE.THINK.BE.INDEPENDENT. - -
www.indparty.com
503-3343265
(This information furnished by Independent Party) -
We are the minor party that voters know about.In August,55 percent of the votes wanted our U.S.Presidential Candidate in the
debates.Voters are ready for change,and know that change can only come from outside of the two major political parties.As the
third largest party,we are the best to serve you.Our candidates are hereto give you the choice for the-positiveI change that you
know we need.. -
Presently,the Federal government is causing more grief and taxation than state governments.Our Federal candidates are hereto
trim the Federal Government so that our State Candidates can listen to you individually and really fix the problems at the local level,
whether your concern is the environment,education,public safety,or any other aspect of livability.Please introduce yourself to -
Jay Ellefson,Marc Delphine or Jim Karlock if you are in their district.
Our Congressional candidates are ready to put a quick end to the wars,the foreign involvements,and our national deficit-a debt
so large that yet unborn Americans won't be able to pay for it.After this,we can face the real problems,such as health care cost
overruns,healthcare insurance costs,stable retirement funds,and government overregulation in the areas of education and social
programs,which are best taken over by the states:Then,at the Federal Level,we may once again focus on the main concern of the
U.S.Government-National Defense,not Nanny State Socialism and not Foreign Hegemony for the pleasure of special interests!
Big Government is a Police State-Most government jobs are about regulating other people.The bigger the government;the more
police telling you what you can or can't do. -
Some Issues: -
Taxes:Stop costly wars and government meddling first;don't just cut taxes to incur a larger national debt!
- Property Rights:If the government can take away or control any of your property,they can control the use of your body.Laws were
created to establish ownership.Taki ng a strong stand on property rights makes it much more difficult for the government to control
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G lobal Warmino:Consider all views,but don't let the government he rm the economy over political views.
Enerav:Encourage low cost.energy through private innovation._
I,m migration:Speedup the citizenship process,Keep open borders,but monitor to protect the public from criminals and
communicable diseases. - -
Abortion:With such a sensitive issue,the government should be kept out of this matter,leaving the question to each person for
their conscientious consideration.
Gay Rights/Adult Rights/Family Rights:Thought police do not need to tell you how you may love,whom you may marry,or how
you must raise your children. - - -
School Choice:Separation of School and State would be ideal.The best free market plans are alternative schools and voucher
programs for private schools,so that the tax money follows kids to the school of their parents'choice,rich or poor. :
Prohibit ion:Drug prohibition requires a Constitutional Amendment as alcohol prohibition did in 1919,yet this has never happened.
Why should youths betaken away from their families and churches and locked into prisons and prison gangs for an indulgence
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theywillquicklyoutgrow?
Self Defense:Our Constitution allows us to arm ourselves in self defense,as individuals,as context is clearly established by the
quotes of our founding fathers.No amendment has been made to change this.
Beware:
Major Party Politicians are skilled at dividing people.Especially beware when politicians go after your least favorite neighbors.
As Thomas Paine said,"He that would make his own liberty secure,must guard even his enemy from oppression;for if he violates
this duty,he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."
Vote Libertarian!
503-245-5942
www.l pore on.ora
(This Information furnished by Libertarian Parry of Oregon.)
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PACIFIC GREENS ARE NOT RIGHT NOR LEFT,BUT FORWARD
The Pacific Green Party of Oregon provides a new voice in the political system,to decentralize political and economic power,and
to work for peace,justice,basic human equality,self determination,and an ecologically sustainable society.
PACIFIC GREENS FILL A VITAL NEED FOR A MEANINGFUL OPPOSITION PARTY _
Despite winning a majority in the 2006 election with an anti-war mandate,the real agenda of the Congressional Democrats is now
clearthey intended to keep Bush in office until this election and keep funding the war indefinitely.Congressional Democrats
could easily have ended the war in Iraq by refusing funding,an action that cannot be vetoed and could have been done with
41 votes in the Senate.They refused to act.Furthermore,both major parties are united for continued war in Afghanistan,for
refusing meaningful diplomacy with Iran,for unilateral military support for Israel,and for government wiretapping of
f all citizens without warrants.
THE PACIFIC GREEN PEACE SLATE WILL NEVER VOTE FOR WAR APPROPRIATIONS WHILE FEIGNING OPPOSITION TO WAR
Everybody who voted in 2006 against the war now must ask themselves:Was my vote simply wasted by voting for more of the
same from the same two parties?Oregon voters have a chance now,with the Pacific Green Party's Peace Slate of
congressional candidates,to vote their desire for peace,sending a message loud and clear that votes for peace cannot be
taken for granted.
All Pacific Green Candidates in the Peace Slate support:
• Ending continued empire building and ceaseless war and occupation as perpetuated by both major parties,
• Diverting resources instead to renewable energy investment and the protection of our natural resources,
• Changing thetax structure to counter the expanding gap between the rich and the poor,
• Providing free,universal heakh care to all with govern ment-provided,locally-administered health insurance,
e Rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure and transit systems toward sustainable,energy efficient development,
• Committing to participatory democracy,community-based economies,and more funding for higher education.
PACIFIC GREENS LEAD THE FIGHTAGAINST LNG AND CLIMATE CHANGE .The Pacific Green Party is successfully fighting against siting Liquified Natural Gas(LNG)terminals and pipelines in
Oregon that would further global climate change.No elected Pacific Green.would ever vote to support California's rising demand
for natu(al gas by way of destructive and dangerous facilities in our state.
PACIFIC GREENS FIGHT TO END LEGALIZED BRIBERY AND SPOILED ELECTIONS The Pacific Green Parry recognizes that in an entrenched two-party system with winner-take-all elections,third party candidates are
considered spoilers.However Oregon voters have already approved two solutions to this problem:Instant Runoff
Voting and Campaign Finance Reform.The scandal of broken election systems must be confronted head-on.The office of
Secretary of State is crucial to enforcing structural reforms Oregonians have enacted to end the two-party stranglehold,fixing
_ spoiler and corruption problems once and for all.
GREEN VALUES ARE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT
Green parties the world over are part of ruling governments and hold high cabinet positions in many countries,large and small.
They are united by the Four Pillars of the Green Movement:Ecological Wisdom,Social and Economic Justice,Grassroots
Democracy,and Peace and Nonviolence.Further,all United States Green parties hold to Ten Key Values::
Ecological Wisdom,Nonviolence,Sustainability,Grassroots Democracy, -
Decentralization,Community-Based Economics,Feminism,Respect for Diversity,
Personal and Global Responsibility,and Social and Economic Justice -
PACIFIC GREENS ARE GAINING ELECTED OFFICE IN OREGON -
Pacific Greens are currently elected or appointed to twenty non-partisan offices or positions th roug hout the state.Greens
put ideas into action on school boards,land and water boards,planning boards,city councils,and various commissions.
Vote Pacific Green in this election and register Pacific Green to support Green values everyday,not just on election day.
VOTE AND REGISTER PACIFIC GREEN FOR OREGON'S FUTURE
For more informat ion,or to volunteer,please visit htto://www.oacificareens.org/
(This information furnished by Pacific Green Party)- - -
- Nader and the Peace Party
The real wages for the average American worker are lower today than in 1973.Yet neither Obama nor McCain support a living
wage.Health insurance bureaucracies abuse,thejnsured,ignore the uninsured,and waste l of every 4 health care dollars,yet
efficient,single-payer health care is not on the table.McCain supports an enduring occupation of Iraq,while Obama's plan wou Id
leave 50,000 U.S.soldiers and 190,000 armed contractors in Iraq four years from now.
.There is a common thread to nearly all that is wrong in America..Corporations have too much power.Corporations are designed
to maximize profit,nothing else.Corporate executives can be sued by their shareholders if they sacrifice pfofit for the publ is good.
This is why U.S.workers keep falling behind while the economy more than doubles;someone is making the money,and it's not the
people who are earning.it.
Corporate domination is the reason why we burn coal for electricity,rather than saving the atmosphere with wind and solar
power.Big corporations own the coal,and there is no profit in leaving it in the ground.
Corporate domination is why the U.S.spends more on defense then the rest of the world put together.The"milita ry-i ndustrial
complex"(that Eisenhower warned us about)understands that to sustain vast spending on arms requires not allies,but enemies.
Our recent foreign policy has created bitterness and resentment around the globe,and a growing list of enemies.The tragedy is
that for a fraction of what we spent on defense,we could ensure our security by promoting clean water programs,agricultural
assistance,healthclinics,books and pencils.
Historically,the great progressive advances in our politics have originated with third parties and independent candidacies.Since
major parties are inherently conservative,small parties serve the purpose of generating new ideas.The abolition of slavery,the
trade union movement,women's suffrage,Social Security--all these and more were promoted by small parties whose core ideas
were eventually adopted by one of the main parties.(We must defend third parties by voting against Measure 65.)
Today,our politics at the national level is broken.The Democrats took over Congress in 2006 with a promise to end the war,stop
the violations of our civil liberties bythe Bush Administration,and pass a progressive legislative program.Instead,they continued
the war,reauthorized the Patriot Act,expanded the President's power to wiretap without judicial authority,and so public approval
of Congress now stands at 9%. -
How did things get this bad?The answer lies in the parties making promises that they do not keep.They know that the people
want universal,single-payer healthcare,a crackdown on the wasteful defense budget,a living wage,an economy built on
renewable energy,and an end to trade deals that send our jobs overseas.Yet corporate power opposes all of this,and the constant
pull of corporate power has kept the United States from solving a single major social problem for the last 40 years.
The Peace Party and its presidential candidate,Ralph Nader,stand for asystematic dismantling of corporate domination by
expanding public financing of elections,extending constitutional protections to people,and not to corporations,cracking down on
corporate crime and financial manipulations,taxing speculation and pollution instead of work,and teaching the skills of citizenship
to children,so that they can learn to become masters of their own fate,rather than cogs in a giant corporate wheel.
Our politics is broken.If you do not have a breaking point,then you have no power,the major parties will always take your vote
for granted.Your vote for Nader and the Peace Partywill keep big issues alive,and strengthen the hand of progressive forces in the
coming years.By denying your vote to the major parties,your own power grows.
Gregory Kafoury
Peace Parry Secretary -
(This information furnished by Peace Party.)
-This year's election will be a turning point in our nation's history.1 encourage all Oregonians who share these values
to join us in voting for our Republican nominees in this year's election.
We are Republicans.because:
WE BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity,freedom,ability and responsibility
must be honored.
WE BELIEVE in equal rights,equal justice and equal opportunity for all,regardless of race,creed,sex,age ordisability.
WE BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity,economic growth and
prosperity.
WE BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn..
WE BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by
individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
WE BELIEVE the most effective,responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
WE BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the
challenges of changing times.
WE BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace,freedom and
human rights throughoutthe.world. -
FINALLY,we believe the Republican Party isthe best vehicle fortranslating these ideals into positive and successful principles of
_. government.
I invite you to learn more about the vision of Oregon's Republicans by visiting the Oregon Republican Party online at
www orgoo.nre.
Oregon Republican Party -
PO Box 789-Salem,OR 97308-0789
We are proud of our Republican candidates running to represent you. -
Please vote for them.by November 4th.-
. Vance D.Day
Chairman,Oregon Republican Party - -
(This information furnished by Oregon Republican Party)
www.oreaonwfp ore
Who are we?
The Working Families Party represents working people,retirees,parents and grandparents,small business owners,family
farmers,community activists and union members—Oregonians from all walks of life and all areas of the state.We were qualified
as an official party in the State of Oregon in 2006 after collecting signatures from 28,000 Oregonians in 30 counties.
What do we stand for?
The Working Families Parry is focused on the economic issues that are so importamto working families in Oregon but too often
ignored by both of the major parties.Our platform for 2008 is simple:
• Healthcare for all Oregonians without private profit; -• Debt-free higher education and technical training;
• Creation of green family.wage jobs;
• Affordable housing and an end to predatory lending;
• Strengthening workers'right to organize and negotiate with employers.
What are we trying to accomplish?
We're nottrying to create a minor party that will run"spoiler"candidates with no chance of winning.We want to win for working
families.We can do that by staying focused on the economic issues that matter most to working families,by organizing in our
communities and by restoring a system of voting--called fusion voting-that used to be common in Oregon and throughout the
country.Fusion voting would allow us to cross nominate any candidate who commits to support the issues advanced by the "
Working Families Party or to run candidates of our own when necessary.
Our nominees: -
We have nominated J.Ashlee Albies for Attorney General.Albies is Working Families Party memberwhd represents work-
ing people in employment law and civil rights cases.She has also worked on the Oregon case challenging the Bush
Administration's warrantless wiretapping,and assists Oregon's overstretched soldiers,reservists and National Guard members
with separation from the military.
Because we have not yet succeeded in restoring fusion voting in Oregon,our cross-nominations of major party candidates cannot -
appear on the ballot.But we have met with and worked with the candidates listed below who have pledged to work for affordable
healthcare,.good jobs with decent wages,affordable public colleges,affordable housing and fair taxes,and to insure that all
Oregonians have an equal say in our political process.
We urge you to support:
J.Ashlee Albies IWFPt for Attorney General
Kate Brown-Secrete ry of State - Brad Witt-House District 31
Ben Westlund-State Treasurer Chip Shields-House District 43
Brad Avakian-Labor Commissioner Michael Dembrow-House District 45
Peter Buckley-House District Nick Kahl-House District 49
PaulHolvey-House District Brent Barton-House District 51
Arnie Roblan-House District - Diane Rosenbaum-Senate District 21
Jason Brown-House District 23 Kitty Piercy—Mayor,City of Eugene
Jeff Barker-House District 28
Join the Workintl Families Party -
Contact us at info(&Qrggonwfo org or(503)841-7161.
Together we can win for Oregon's working families.
(This information furnished by Working Families Party ofOregon.l
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Albies,JAshlee 18
AIIey,Allen 16
Avakian,Brad - 28
Baldwin,Chuck - 7
Barr,Bob 7-
Brown,Kate 14
Brown,Walter F(Wait) 18
Brownlow,Dave - 10
Burley,Chuck 23 •
Dancer,Rick 14
Ferrioli,Ted 21
Gilman,George - 24 by November 4th
Goberman,Pavel 28
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McKinney,Cynthia 8
Markley,Jeff 10 OOa LID.
Mock,Tristin '12
Nader,Ralph 9 JJ�1�
Obama,Barack 9 �
Sercombe,Timothy J 29
Smith,Gordon H 11. •O
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Walden,:Greg 13
Walters,Martha L - 29 for more information about
Wesnund,Ben 17 voting in Oregon
Whisnant,Gene 22 -
Wnitaett,Doug 21 call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683
Woolley;Seth Alan 16 se_habla espanol
visit www.oregonvotes.org
TTY 1 800 735 2900
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