Monday, January 25, 2010
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Posted by: Stephanie El-Hajj
Official Statement from the SAO Board
During the 2009 session, the Software Association of Oregon supported a permanent increase in Oregon’s corporate minimum tax, and significant (though temporary) hikes in both the personal and corporate income tax.
Together, these changes would have generated over $700 million in new revenue to help balance the state budget and prevent deeper cuts in education, health care, public safety, and other programs important to the software community and Oregon’s future.
By making most of the tax hikes permanent – and choosing higher corporate minimum levels -- the 2009 Legislature chose a path that we believe was unnecessarily divisive and undermines Oregon’s ability to constructively deal with larger issues such as tax reform (including the kicker), improving K-12 and higher education, and promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
However, SAO has decided not to participate for or against the referendum process and will instead work to address Oregon’s key tax and budget-related issues through the legislative process.
On Tuesday, January 26th, Oregon voters will finally decide the fates of Ballot Measures 66 and 67. If you are a registered voter, you should have now received both your Voter’s Pamphlet and ballot in the mail.
We have included the links below to help you gather more information about the measures and answer any questions you may have about the election process.
Regardless of the final result, these measures will have a significant impact on the economic health and future of our state. We strongly encourage you learn about both measures, ask questions –and then be sure to VOTE.
Please remember that in Oregon, postmarks don’t count. Your ballot must arrive at the County Elections Office by 8pm on Election Day, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 or it will not be counted.
(You may also want to check the Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)website for links programs that have featured discussion and debates on these ballot measures.)
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