It's a good day for Freedom

Good afternoon,

The Wall Street Journal published a piece today featuring Freedom Foundation's canvassing efforts in both Washington and Oregon. Our canvassing program is unique and effective, and we are so glad others, not just the media, are taking notice. We are also happy that union leadership has nothing meaningful to say except a simple assertion that what we're doing isn't working. Numbers don't lie. Freeing thousands of forced union members from the tyranny of union membership is effective and there is no defense to that fact.

Here is the piece:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/antiunion-campaign-goes-door-to-door-1471454218

Additionally, The Bend Bulletin published a great piece from our new policy staff member, Ben Straka, on what the true motivations are for government union's effort behind Measure 97 is. We at the Freedom Foundation, will now be referring to Measure 97 as "Union Membership Drive 2016" from this point forward. If successful, their membership drive will plop almost $9 million more dollars into their already full coffers to fund freedom stomping/business killing ideas. We will increase our messaging efforts on this angle in the next 2 weeks.

http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/lettertotheeditor/4582571-151/letter-measure-97-will-enrich-unions-kill-economy
Continuing to shine the light on the actions of government unions that squash freedom, entrepreneurship and individual rights in Oregon.

Have a great day.

Read the September 2016 MHRW Newsletter

Next Meeting is Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Francis Xavier's Restaurant, 1933 N.E 181st Ave., Portland, Oregon 97230 (503-666-1957)

Business meeting begins at 11:30 followed at 12:15 with our speakers Associate Member Kevin Moss and Jessica Davidson of Marion County.

September 14, 2016 • 6:30PM to 9PM • King City Civic Association Clubhouse

SW Corridor GOP Meeting. All are welcome. Guest speakers will be:

Rebecca Tweed State Wide Campaign Coordinator for Defeat the Tax on Oregon Sales (NO on Measure 97)
&
Mark Callahan for US Senate - Ron Wyden Needs To Go!

Refreshment and Meet and Greet at 6:30PM; speakers begin at 7:00PM
King City Civic Association Clubhouse; 15245 SW 116th Ave.; King City, OR

Billie Reynolds at 503-639-7452 • Art Crino at 503-639-6545

Tigard Mayor Cook is all wrong about light rail and its impacts

Tigard Mayor John L. Cook has kicked off his campaign to persuade voters to approve MAX light rail in November. As usual, the fallacious message is a parroting of how light rail will reduce congestion in Tigard. Over and over again that will be the drumbeat of the yes campaign.

The immense deceit involved with such claims cannot be overstated. Cook and other light rail proponents do not want congestion relief.

... to read the whole article on Pamplin Media, .

Donate, volunteer, post yard signs, make calls. Let us know how you can help.
Send a donation, or email Arthur Crino (crino9850@comcast.net).

Art Crino, Director, Oregonians for Affordable Transportation Solutions PO Box 23325 Tigard Or, 97281 NoTaxForMax.com

I spoke to the Executive Club Wednesday night about the Washington County Transportation Futures Study. The best alternative to the CRC would be the Western Arterial Highway, and in the Study this is referred to as the "Throughway North from US 26."

Please get any comments in favor of the Throughway from US 26 to Columbia Bv. (North Throughway) to Cathy, at Hillsboro Land Use and Planning: 503-846-4530

No matter what is done locally to facilitate any alternatives to automobile use there are essential, unchangeable facts.

1. The seven county metro area will have at least 700,000 new residents by 2040.

2. Freight shipments transiting through Portland from CA or WA will continue to increase.

3. Any alternatives such as bicycling will be limited in the winter.

4. Commuting between Clark Co. and Washington County will increase, and now uses a costly 20 mile route through downtown Portland.

Also, there is a planning meeting this week.

Thursday, September 15 • 2:00pm to 5:00pm • Beaverton Library
12375 SW 5th St.; Beaverton, OR 97005; Cathy Stanton Conference Room

Transportation Futures Study Study Advisory Committee Meeting #8.

Use these links to download the agenda and meeting packet for the September 15, 2016 SAC meeting.

Visit www.WCTransportationFutures.org for more information.