2010 Ballot MeasureGuide

Provided by Defend OregonA coalition dedicated to promoting tax fairness, government accountability and protecting

education, health care, the environment and public safety for Oregon families.

Measure what it does suPPorted BY oPPosed BY what others saY

There are seven measures on the November 2010 ballot. Your vote on these measures will impact Oregon’s future.

This guide is provided by Defend Oregon, a coalition dedicated to promoting tax fairness, government accountability and protecting education, health care, the environment and public safety for Oregon families. It provides simple and clear information on what the measures do, who supports and opposes them, and comments from Oregon’s leading newspapers.

Defend Oregon had added our own recommendations on four of the most important measures.

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home ownership Loans for Veterans: Allows more Oregon veterans and surviving spouses to be eligible for low interest home loans through the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund.

Limited annual sessions: Modernizes how our state does business and makes government more accountable to the people. Requires the legislature to meet every year for a limited amount of time instead of once every two years for an unlimited amount of time.

allows state to issue General obligation Bonds: Allows the legislature to use lower-cost general obligation bonds for future building projects. Reduces interest costs to the state.

Paul Evans (Veteran, Iraq & Afghanistan) • Oregon AFSCME Council 75 • Oregon Education Association

AARP Oregon • League of Women Voters of Oregon • Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and People with Disabilities • American Federation of Teachers — Oregon • Basic Rights Oregon • Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans • Oregon AFSCME Council 75 • Oregon Consumer League • Oregon Education Association • Oregon Nurses Association • Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens • SEIU Local 503 • Stand for Children • United Seniors of Oregon

National Electrical Contractors Association • Oregon AFSCME Council 75 • Oregon Building Trades Council • Oregon Education Association

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The Oregonian: “It costs nothing and could benefit more Oregon veterans. It’s an easy call. Yes.” (August 31, 2010)

Clackamas Review: “Oregon voters can bring greater predictability, accountability and nimbleness to the state’s legislative process by approving Measure 71 in the Nov. 2 election.” (September 29, 2010)

Eugene Register-Guard: “If the measure had been in place in 2009, the state would have saved an estimated $38 million over the life of the debt that was authorized that year.” (October 2, 2010)

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Kevin Mannix • Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance (Kevin Mannix, President)

Columbia Pacific Building Trades Council • Wood Village Mayor Dave Fuller • United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 555

Kris Olson (former U.S. Attorney for Oregon) • Tom Potter (former Portland Mayor & Chief of Police) • Betty Roberts (former Oregon Supreme Court Justice)

John Kitzhaber • League of Women Voters of Oregon • Oregon League of Conservation Voters • Portland Jobs with Justice • Audubon Society of Portland • Sierra Club • Oregon Nurses Association • Trout Unlimited, Oregon Council • American Rivers

League of Women Voters of Oregon • Oregon Nurses Association • Oregon Business Association • Partnership for Safety and Justice • Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence • Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon • Advocacy Coalition of Seniors and People with Disabilities • Basic Rights Oregon • Elders in Action Commission • Human Services Coalition of Oregon • Juvenile Rights Project • Oregon Action • Oregon AFSCME Council 75 • Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans • Oregon Consumer League • Oregon Education Association • Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens • SEIU Local 503 • Stand for Children • United Seniors of Oregon • Chris Dudley • John Kitzhaber

Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association • Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance • Spirit Mountain Community Fund

Oregonians Against the Legalization of Marijuana• Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police • Oregon District Attorneys Association • Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association

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Eugene Register-Guard: “As with many initiatives, Measure 73 has unintended consequences. For example, it is supposed to target repeat offenders, but it could result in a first-time offender as young as 15 years old receiving a 25-year mandatory minimum sentence.” (September 18, 2010)

Medford Mail Tribune: “As written, Ballot Measure 75 would allow a single non-tribal casino on a specified piece of property in Wood Village — the Multnomah County Kennel Club, a former dog-racing establishment.” (September 30, 2010)

Portland Tribune: “Measure 74 would set up a system of nonprofit dispensaries that could produce, sell, transport and supply pot to people who hold medical marijuana cards.” (September 23, 2010)

Medford Mail Tribune: “By all accounts, the lottery funding has been a success. Parks are in better shape, wetlands and other natural areas have been restored, and jobs have been created across the state as a result.” (October 1, 2010)

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Medical Marijuana supply system: Establishes guidelines for a medical marijuana supply system of licensed dispensaries and producers.

authorizes Multnomah County Casino: Authorizes a single privately owned casino in Multnomah County.

Lottery Funding for water, Parks and wildlife: Continues protection of Oregon’s clean water, provides good family-supporting jobs, and preserves our natural areas, parks, beaches and wildlife now and for future generations.

Mandatory Minimum sentencing: Requires increased mandatory minimum sentences for two unrelated crimes. Another expensive, unfunded mandate from Kevin Mannix. Takes money away from critical services like schools and health care, when too much has already been cut. This measure is vague, poorly written and filled with unintended consequences.

70 home ownership Loans for Veterans

71 Limited annual sessions

72 allows state to issue General obligation Bonds

73 Mandatory Minimum sentencing

74 regulated Medical Marijuana supply

75 authorizes Multnomah County Casino

76 Lottery Funding for water, Parks and wildlife

2010 Ballot MeasureGuide

This Ballot Measure Guide is brought to you as a public service by the Defend Oregon coalition. Inside you will find simple and clear information about the ballot measures, who supports and opposes them, and Defend Oregon’s recommendations on the measures most important to our future.

Ballots due by 8pm on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010.

Make sure to mail your ballot or visit www.defendoregon.org/dropbox to find a map of ballot drop boxes.

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