Measures 66 and 67: Keeping Our Communities Safe

November 25, 2009

This recession has hit all of our communities hard. With more and more people out of work and with hunger levels rising, it's now more critical than ever that Oregon protect the basic services that vulnerable families depend on.

This January, voters will have a choice on how we should face this crisis. By voting "Yes" on Measures 66 and 67, we'll be voting to protect the critical services that will keep us safe as we emerge from the recession.

When times get tough, Oregonians come together to protect the health and safety of our communities. These measures are the right thing to do to protect our schools, our human services, and our public safety system.

PSJ is joining with other organizations across the state to defend funding for education, healthcare and public safety because

We know we can save money, save lives and prevent crime by voting "yes" on these measures. And with state revenues falling short by an estimated $600 million, the stakes for the safety of our communities couldn't be higher. Measures 66 and 67 protect funding for many critical public safety services. Voting "yes" will help us prevent:

  • Cuts to community-based addiction treatment and mental health services
  • Cuts to education, treatment and re-entry programs within OYA and the Department of Corrections
  • Cuts to state funding for domestic violence shelters and services
  • As many as 35 state trooper layoffs, plus several dispatch personnel
  • Shorter school years, increased class sizes, and cuts to important, effective programs aimed at turning troubled youths' lives around
  • Cuts to community college job training programs that are needed now more than ever

Measures 66 and 67 protect funding for critical services by raising the $10 corporate minimum tax (for the first time since 1931) and protect middle-class families by raising taxes only on household income above $250,000.

Here's how you can help:

  • Go to http://voteyesfororegon.org to learn more and sign the Vote Yes pledge.
  • E-mail or call (503-324-0444) the campaign to volunteer. Helping out is as easy as making some phone calls or knocking on doors to let people know what's at stake in this election.
  • Visit Vote Yes for Oregon's website to find out the latest news about the campaign and learn tips for talking with friends, family and neighbors about the measures.

Keep checking our website to learn how we need you to join us in working to protect critical services in Oregon.

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