Oregon Executive Club

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The Freedom Foundation is a regional think and action tank dedicated to removing government unions influence on the political cycle.

On May 1st the Trump administration with the help of the Freedom Foundation enacted a rule change that would make it illegal for and state to deduct union dues from an in-home care providers paycheck. In Oregon will affect over 18,000 care providers that are currently paying dues to SEIU 503, costing them millions in lost revenue.

Of course, Ellen Rosenblum and 4 other liberal attorney generals do not want the states to comply with this request. So they have collaborated to sue the Trump administration in order to seek an injunction to prevent this change from happening. The administration, with the help of the Freedom Foundation, will fight this as far as it needs to go.

Unions are not stopping there. HB-2016 or as we call it- “the union wish-list,” has passed out of senate committee and is heading to the senate floor. The bill would amend state law in a multitude of ways, all in an effort to allow the unions to continue their revenue stream for their liberal candidates. 7 unions came out to testify on the bill and made no secret that this bill was all about Janus, and the Freedom Foundation. See more here: https://www.freedomfoundation.com/labor/unions-attack-freedom-foundation-outreach-in-public-hearing-on-hb-2016/

June 2019 Update

Too hot ! Too soon and rain for the Memorial Day Holiday. Our weather will normalize soon. I do hope everyone is watching closely our 'money-hungry' legislature. Our Republicans in Salem are doing their best to deter additional tax burdens on us. This session is scheduled to be completed June 30, 2019. Keep in touch with our Senators and Representatives to remind them of our support and Thank them for their perseverance.

As Mt. Hood Republican Women won't be meeting until September 11, 2019, our Updates will keep you informed throughout the Summer.
JUNE BIRTHDAYS: June 12, Gail Cerveny; June 16, Toni Valdez; June 19, Diane Parker; June 24, Sharon Petri

A big THANK YOU to everyone for the large amount of baby shower items brought to our May 8th meeting. Annette Davis, Estacada Pregnancy Resource Center, spoke for her Mom, Cheryl Harris, of the Sandy Center, regarding how many clients visited every day and outlined their presentations at organizations and schools in the area. She described the education classes and availability of baby layettes for those served. Captain Dianne Madsen, of Gresham's Salvation Army, shared the amount of families served every day and the many expanded programs offered at their 194th and S. E. Stark Location. She spoke of their family's upcoming transfer to the San Francisco Center and their new responsibilities. Our good wishes and prayers were sent for a successful new adventure in helping others through the Salvation Army program. They will be missed in Gresham.

The latest information regarding the Clackamas County Vehicle Registration fee initiative for voter referral, It failed to get the needed number of signatures within the time allowed resulting in a $30, yearly fee per vehicle effective next year.

An informational hearing on Senate Bill 668 will take place by the Senate Education Committee on June 5 in Salem. This will implement an Educational Savings Account program for those choosing other school out of district options.

The controversial illegal driver licenses bill HB 2015, has been sent to the rules committee which usually means no additional action will be taken until the next legislative session. But remember, this session doesn't end until June 30. So they could still bring it up. We all urge it to be brought before the voters at a general election. Call your Representative and voice your views.

Many of our members, their relatives and friends. have been ill during the last months. Please visit, call or send cards and messages to them to wish them speedy recoveries. Our prayers are needed for Kate, Billie, Donna. Colleen, Darlene. Sharon. Becky. Diane. Wendy and Alta. Please forgive me for anyone I've neglected to mention. We want them well again.

Sympathy is sent to the friends and relatives of Sen. Jackie Winters who passed away this week. Member Colleen remembers working with her many years ago.

Executive Club Meeting, Wednesday, June 5, 7 pm, Airport Shilo Inn, 11707 N.E. Airport Way. Dinner at $20 is available and lots of free parking. Speaker will be Senator Brian Boquist. Subject, "The most regressive, Forbes-condemned, poor destroying business tax just passed in Salem." Always the latest information to share on the legislature's spending sprees and the inaction of our elected officials regarding the "Homeless Camps", electric buses, tolling and the much needed new bridge over the Columbia River. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy the spirit of Don McIntire. Long may it live !

We are watching HB 2020, the carbon reduction bill that would increase our gas prices and severely cripple many industries. HB 2015 would be very beneficial to all by asking the legislature to refer measures to us for a vote. SJR 23 is a joint resolution to abolish our 'Kicker Refund". A Pers reform measure was passed on Thursday, that would just in essence 'kick the can' down the road without any new reforms or requirements for recipient contributions. Oregon is one of only two states that don't require employees to contribute to their pension benefits.

Member Melanie Raies attended the "Day At The Legislature" event for our club and said it was well attended and productive. Speakers included Rep. Greg Barreto, Rep. Cedric Hayden, Sen. Herman Baertschiger, Sen. Dennis Linthicum, Sen Kim Thatcher and many more. She said the messages were positive.

If you have any information you'd like to share in our July Update, please contact Clarice, 503-658-5227 or claricemoss@yahoo.com

TAKE THE INITIATIVE!

Drivers on both sides of the Columbia River are frustrated by growing traffic congestion. It's hurting our distribution-based economy, creating unsafe conditions, and increasing air pollution. As the situation gradually became a crisis, the State of Oregon and local jurisdictions invested billions elsewhere.

2 years ago the Legislature responded by passing HB-2017, increasing Vehicle Registration Fees, and raising the gas tax by 10 cents per gallon, exclusively for maintenance. Several large highway projects were funded, but money for widening I-205 and Hwy 217 was eliminated late in the process. Tolling was presented as a possible way to fund those projects.

Instead, the State authorized a study for "Value Pricing", a plan to toll existing freeways in which the millions collected won't be spent on increasing capacity, and the rates will be higher during heavy traffic times. Imagine the cost! Imagine how much traffic would be diverted into our neighborhoods! Fortunately, we have the power of the Initiative process, and are already taking action. IP-10, a state-wide petition, is being circulated to require a public vote before tolling can be imposed.

A second initiative, involving transportation spending, will soon be filed In Clackamas County. The opportunity to make a difference is here. We need energized volunteers and financial support to qualify the Initiatives for the ballot in 2020. Please join our movement to keep driving affordable!

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