Stop job-killing taxes in Oregon

Employment data for September show Oregon has lost almost 130,000 private sector jobs since the recession started in November 2007.  Meanwhile, government sector employment has continued to rise.  State employment has increased by more than 2 percent, while private sector employment has dropped by 9 percent.

Oregonians who signed the petitions that put Measures 66 and 67 on the January 2010 ballot understand what this campaign is about – jobs.  According to economists, these taxes would cost 70,000 Oregonians their jobs and lead to cutbacks in wages and benefits.

Legislators who say their plan only taxes the rich are wrong.  We would all still end up paying more for groceries, gas, and other services. Measure 67 would tax businesses up to $100,000--even if they don’t make a profit. The Legislature didn’t need to increase taxes to balance the state budget. We need your help to be sure these taxes are defeated.  

You may check out the full details on the Vote NO web site at: http://www.stopjobkillingtaxes.com/, or may e-mail Member Support Manager Stacy Jenkins for a form to place a sign in your window or on your lawn, stacy.jenkins@nfib.org.