Oregon's largest environmental coalition says Yes on 66 & 67
Ask yourself this: Why have oil companies already put more than $100K into defeating Oregon’s tax fairness measures?
Here’s the answer: If Ballot Measures 66 and 67 fail, Oregon will be forced to make devastating cuts to investments in clean, renewable energy. In addition, there will likely be dramatic cuts to climate change measures, coastal and marine protections, clean air & water monitoring, land use planning, food safety and forest fire protection. These cuts would lead to further job losses and millions of dollars of business investment would end up going to other States.
That’s why the Oregon Conservation Network voted unanimously yesterday to support the Tax Fairness measures on the ballot in January.
The Oregon Conservation Network (OCN) is a coalition of more than 40 environmental organizations representing advocates for wildlife, clean air & water, fish, renewable energy, parks, transportation, recycling, land use and consumer protection. OCN endorsed the Yes on 66 & 67 campaigns and made this the top priority for the coalition’s work during the next three months. The coalition will actively recommend a Yes vote ton these critical measures vand turn out its combined membership of more than 200,000 Oregonians to vote Yes in January. The campaign effort will be coordinated by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters.
Over the next three months, leading up to the January 26th Special Election, OLCV’s website will be the place to get the facts about why you, your family, friends and colleagues should vote Yes to protect Oregon’s environmental legacy; how you can get involved to encourage other Oregonians to vote Yes; and what the devastating effects could be if the oil companies get their way and buy January’s special election.
The stakes in this election for the environment and conservation are incredibly high. We will be counting on you to help us protect Oregon’s families, natural beauty and recreation, and legacy as a world leader in slowing and reversing climate change.
Vote YES to protect Oregon’s future!
Protection of remaining intact wilderness for its intrinsic value to all living inhabitants is as noble and worthy a goal as any development could possibly be. That's why we support organizations such as OLCV and our political representatives who work hard to protect Oregon's natural legacy.
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Hi where is the follow up story to this? Thanks
I would like to briefly comment on these bills. First, the $10 is the cost to register, and the way it has been used to polarize people is an absolute lie. All businesses in Oregon pay their fare share or use charities to gain tax exemptions, just like everyone else. We all pay. I am a VERY small business owner myself, and I can barely earn a living off of my meager business. This bill won't necessary effect me as I don't make that much, but those with much higher overhead who DO make over $250,000 a year are going to be in a lot of pain.
Second, I want to point out the fallacy in how they budgeted this bill. To me it would make sense that the Oregon legislation would budget important services like school, emergency services and the like FIRST. Apparently in Oregon, they do it LAST. These legislators are not stupid, they know if they want their bill passed they have to leverage our kids. Had they have budgeted properly, perhaps they would have spent a little less money on some of their frivelous committees and bike paths.... but they don't put those on the bill because they KNOW it will not pass. Sadly our kids won't see the benefits of these budget increases. Most of the taxes will go to things like pensions and secondary staffing.
In finality, I think you must all consider WHY you want to vote YES on this bill. You are being used, and they are playing the "it is for the kids!" card. Tell your state that enough is enough. While everyone in our economy is having to live with what they have, our government continues to expand. When are THEY responsible? When have our taxed dollars helped?
Say no on 66 and 67. Put your foot down.
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