FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brad Martin / bradmartin [at] dpo [dot] org / (503) 239-8635
Today, the Democratic Party of Oregon is announcing its official positions on all statewide ballot measures for 2016.
Official positions of the Party are made by a voting body comprised of the State Central Committee delegates, alternates, and associates.
When voting to endorse, oppose, or take no position on a statewide ballot initiative, a two-thirds vote for or against a measure is required for the Party to take an official Endorse or Oppose position.
This year, all of the measures on the ballot received a strong, greater than two-thirds majority for an endorsement position, and the Party is taking an official position on every measure.
Frank Dixon, Democratic Party of Oregon Chair, “Each of the Ballot Measures on the 2016 statewide ballot include progressive values that are in line with the Democratic Party of Oregon’s Platform, and will help protect working families, veterans, youth, and seniors across our state.”
Here are the positions of the Democratic Party of Oregon for the 2016 statewide ballot initiatives:
Measure 94 – Amends Constitution: Eliminates mandatory retirement age for state judges.
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Measure 95 – Amends constitution: Allows investment in equities by public universities to reduce financial risk and increase benefits to benefit students.
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Measure 96- Amends Constitution: Dedicates 1.5% of lottery net proceeds to funding support services for Oregon veterans.
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Measure 97- Increases corporate minimum tax when sales exceed $25 million; funds education, healthcare, senior services.
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Measure 98 – Requires state funding for dropout prevention, career and college readiness programs in Oregon high schools.
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Measure 99 – Creates "Outdoor School Education Fund," continuously funded through the Lottery, to provide outdoor school programs statewide.
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Measure 100: Prohibits purchase or sales of parts or products from certain wildlife species; exceptions; civil penalties.
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