AAUP-Oregon Statewide Endorsements

Posted by Victor Reyes in News Nov 5, 2018 2193 Views Comments Off

The AAUP-Oregon Legislative Committee, Executive Council, and the leadership of all AAUP collective bargaining chapters in Oregon have reviewed and collectively determined our statewide position on ballot measures and candidates. Our endorsements are limited to those where candidates or campaigns completed our questionnaire.

Statewide Ballot Measures

Constitutional Amendment 102 (Lift the current ban on the ability of local governments to work with non-profits and local businesses to build affordable housing with bonds)
Recommendation: Vote Yes

Constitutional Amendment 103 (Prohibit taxes/fees on “groceries”)
Recommendation: Vote No

Constitutional Amendment 104 (Expand application of the requirement that three-fifths legislative majority to approve bills raising revenue)
Recommendation: Vote No

Ballot Measure 105 (Repeals “Sanctuary State” Law in Oregon, meaning local law enforcement could direct resources and personnel to the enforcement of federal immigration law)
Recommendation: Vote No

Ballot Measure 106 (Prohibit direct or indirect (e.g. PEBB or OHP) use of state funds for abortion services)
Recommendation: Vote No

State-Level Candidates

Governor