Decisions, decisions, decisions
This is an election of big dimensions: a 376-page state voters’ pamphlet. Twenty-six state ballot measures. Dozens of candidates running for state and federal offices. And record levels of political dollars buying hundreds of television ads and radio spots, with each ad trying to draw attention to a single issue. It might seem overwhelming, especially to students who are already struggling just to keep up with school. But make no . . . read more
Authorization required
The Measure 92 debate centers on the effect of payroll deductions on political free speech
Measure 92 would prohibit public and private employee payroll deductions to be used for political purposes, unless annual written authorization is obtained from the employee. This would . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Body-grip traps targeted
Measure 97 aims to ensure the use of methods other than traps to control predatory animals
Measure 97 would prohibit the use of steel-jaw leghold traps and other traps commonly used to capture mammals. It would also make the sale, purchase and exchange of raw fur obtained . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Campaign finance reform is considered
Measure 6 gives candidates public money if they curtail their private fundraising
Supporters of Measure 6, which would give public funding to candidates running for state office, say it would reform an ailing campaign finance system by getting private money out of . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
City trying to find funds to build new police station – again
A revised measure would provide funding to build a new police station and to buy property for a new fire station
Advocates for a ballot measure that would fund a new police station and the land for a new fire station hope voters who rejected a similar measure in May will support their proposal . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
County measures would expand jail capacity
The measures would raise property taxes to provide funds for increased jail space
Faced with an overcrowded jail and an underused juvenile detention center, Lane County is looking to raise funds to expand its criminal justice system. Nearly 4,500 prisoners left the . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Forfeitures tied to guilt
Measure 3 would require police to get a conviction before seizing property
If Ballot Measure 3 passes, the notion that people are innocent until proven guilty would be extended to property. Current Oregon law allows police to seize the property of suspects . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Guide available online
The Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet is posted on the Internet to make reading easier for voters
With a voters pamphlet that rivals some Oregon phone books in size, the secretary of state’s office has posted all the material on the 26 state ballot measures and dozens of candidates . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Homosexuality at issue again
Measure 9 makes schools part of the controversy over homosexuality and the OCA
The Oregon Citizens Alliance’s first ballot measure since the organization’s defeat at the polls in 1996, Ballot Measure 9 has made schools the latest battleground for gay rights in . .&nbs
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— October 25, 2000
Lower taxes may mean higher tuition
Measure 88 allows more federal taxes to be deducted from state income tax returns
It’s hard to say exactly how much the University would be affected by Measure 88, a tax-cutting measure, but both opponents and proponents of the measure say it would reduce the amount . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Mandatory minimums could be released from Oregon law
Measure 94 would repeal 1994’s Measure 11, which established mandatory minimum sentences
Aiming to ensure fair sentences for first-time offenders and youths, Ballot Measure 94 would repeal minimum sentencing for violent crimes and sexual offenses, such as murder, rape, kidnapping . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Measure 93: ‘Super-majority’ rules
If Measure 93 passes, all future state income increases must pass by the same percentage as the measure
Measure 93, brought to the ballot by Bill Sizemore and his organization, Oregon Taxpayers United, would amend the state constitution to create a “super-majority” standard for all increases . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Measure tells Legislature ‘hands off’
Measure 96 would stop state lawmakers from making the initiative process more difficult
Becky Miller, treasurer of Oregon Taxpayers United, the sponsor of Ballot Measure 96, said her organization aims to bring parity to the way the initiative process is amended, but opponents . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Measure would make withholding tax refund more difficult
If passed, Measure 86 would give constitutional protection to Oregon’s tax refunds
If Ballot Measure 86 passes, Oregon taxpayers will be more likely to receive tax refunds from the state’s “kicker” law. Under the current “kicker” law, any state revenue that exceeds . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Measures 8 and 91 could affect school funding
The measures would lower taxes and state spending and might reduce funding for public services
Two tax reform measures on the Nov. 7 ballot that would cut billions from the state budget have supporters clamoring for smaller government and opponents warning about suffocated programs. . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Restricting fund raising
Measure 98 may put student political activities on the University campus at risk
The goal of Measure 98 is to prohibit the use of public resources to collect or help collect political funds. Opponents say the measure is vaguely worded and would affect more than just . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Student performance may decide teachers’ pay
Measure 95 would require schools to gauge learning – but it doesn’t say how
Ballot Measure 95 is making teachers across Oregon sweat. The measure, designed to base teachers’ salaries on the performance of their students, will potentially threaten job security . . . read more
— October 25, 2000
Use of tobacco funds disputed
Two measures offer rival plans for using the state’s tobacco settlement monies
What to do with all this money? There are two measures on the state ballot this year that attempt to answer this question, which refers to the sizable chunk of funds coming Oregon’s . .&n
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— October 25, 2000
Sparks fly over the details of Measure 20-36
Opponents say police should make better use of existing office space
Advocates for a ballot measure that would fund a new police station and the land for a new fire station hope voters who rejected a similar measure in May will support their proposal . . . read more
— October 23, 2000
Vote Big
Students can drop ballots into the “world’s largest ballot box” by way of the balcony near the EMU ticket office
A 19-foot, 2.5 inch green ballot box towering over the EMU Courtyard is one of the most visible signs that the ASUO’s voter participation campaign has reached new heights. Constructed . . . read more
— October 23, 2000
Candidates express causes
A Democrat, a Republican and a Socialist discuss their policy goals in their run for the U.S. Congress
The three candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the Eugene area have different causes. The incumbent stresses support for the environment, his Republican . . . read more
— October 20, 2000
Conservation controversy
As election day draws closer, Nader supporters must make a heavy voting decision
It was supposed to be a platform for local and national environmental activists to support Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore. Instead, Thursday afternoon’s press conference turned . . . read more
— October 20, 2000
Vote, vote, vote for your sake and everyone else’s
Oct 18, 2000 | Emerald editorial board
By this time next week, students will have received their ballots in the mail. Make sure to vote! Could this point be made any more . . .
Candidates clash over higher education issues
Secretary of State candidates target each other in a question-and-rebuttal format held at Lane Community College Monday
Higher education was the focal point in a debate between the four candidates for Secretary of State Monday at Lane Community College. Democrat Bill Bradbury, Republican Lynn Snodgrass, . . . read more
— October 17, 2000
Measure 6 stirs up campaign controversy
Debate over November’s campaign finance reform ballot measure has left grassroots politics in the air
Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, national president of the League of Women Voters, visited Eugene Monday to support Oregon Ballot Measure 6, which would give public funding to candidates who . . . read more
— October 17, 2000
Measure 95 defines teacher job performance
While some say Ballot Measure 95 would hurt schools, others argue that it would improve teaching
Ballot Measure 95, designed to base teachers’ salaries on the performance of their students, will potentially threaten job security and create competition between teachers, Oregon Parent . . . read more
— October 16, 2000
Voter registration campaign successful
Tuesday is the last day to first-time register in Oregon in order to receive ballots on time
Even before school officially began, students were stopped in their path by individuals with clipboards and inquiring faces, as they asked the passers-by the popular question: “Are you . . . read more
— October 16, 2000
Regulating adult activities
Measure 87 raises questions about how regulating adult businesses affects free speech
Freedom of speech and expression are political buzz words that continue to create controversy and heated debates, and Measure 87 is no different. Measure 87 will amend the state constitution . . . read more
— October 13, 2000
Nader supporters want equal representation in media
Close to 100 local residents gathered Wednesday to voice their distaste for a two-party system that excludes other
A crowd of more than 90 Ralph Nader supporters gathered Wednesday evening at Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza in downtown Eugene and vehemently voiced concerns that the presidential debates . . . read more
— October 12, 2000
Area education funding in midst of ballot battles
Local school funding is at the core of ballot measure controversy for 2000 election
Area opponents of Ballot Measures 8 and 91 warn that the measures could threaten the financial stability of Eugene schools and city programs, but supporters say the measures would constitute . . . read more
— October 12, 2000
Attorney general race heads into home stretch
Republican Kevin Mannix and Libertarian Thomas Cox are looking to unseat incumbent Hardy Meyers
Of the three candidates facing off in the race for attorney general, one says he’ll be tough on crime, the current office holder contends he’ll improve society in general and the third . . . read more
— October 11, 2000
Measure 91 could raise tuition costs
If Sizemore’s latest tax cut passes, higher education and its beneficiaries may suffer
Despite disagreements over how exactly Measure 91 will affect Oregonians if it passes in the Nov. 7 election, people on both sides of the measure seem to agree on at least one aspect: . . . read more
— October 11, 2000
Measures will affect funding
Proposed tax reform Measures 91 and 8 would decrease government spending as well as education funding
Two tax reform measures on the Nov. 7 ballot that would cut billions from the state budget have supporters clamoring for smaller government and opponents warning about suffocated programs. . . . read more
— October 10, 2000
