Kevin Mannix in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009


On Government Reform: Fix budget with government structure change not tax hike

Oregonians should oppose the January 2003 income tax increase measure because it simply pumps more income into government without changing the way government does business and it will further deepen Oregon’s recession. As Oregon’s new Governor, in January, I will collaborate with the legislature to implement emergency structural changes to fill the budget gap without raising taxes, without hurting education for our kids, and without endangering our neighborhoods.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial website, MannixForOregon.org, “Budget” Oct 15, 2002

On Jobs: Support small businesses to spur job growth

As a small business owner myself, I understand what it takes to succeed. I know what government can do to help businesses prosper and create new jobs. Help small businesses grow by providing more government-backed financing and working with the commercial sector to reduce interest costs for business loans. Deepen the Columbia River channel to make Portland a more competitive international port, creating jobs in Oregon communities that depend on the Port of Portland.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial website, MannixForOregon.org, “Jobs” Oct 15, 2002

On Education: Increase funding without raising taxes

Mannix has signed the Oregon School Employees Association’s pledge requiring the legislature to solve OR’s long-term school funding problem during the 2003 legislative session. “We can solve our school funding crisis without raising personal income or business taxes,” Mannix said. “My administration will work to create more jobs, thereby increasing income for schools. And I will work on PERS reform, which has short and long-term effects on our children’s education.”
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial website, MannixForOregon.org, “Pledge” Aug 30, 2002

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