Tobias Read in 2022 OR Governor's race
On Drugs:
Led bipartisan coalition for cannabis industry banking
A bipartisan coalition of state treasurers sent a letter to congressional leaders, asking that they include marijuana banking protections in the next piece of coronavirus relief legislation. The letter, led by Oregon Treasurer
Tobias Read, says that the current pandemic has underscored the need to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would protect banks that service the cannabis industry from being penalized by federal regulators.
Source: Marijuana Moment blog on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race
Jul 19, 2021
On Education:
Extend the school year so kids have year-round learning
As Governor, Tobias will work to make Pre-K available to every Oregon child; extend the school year so kids have year-round learning and summer enrichment opportunities; expand apprenticeships and vocational training to all who want them; and
work to bring down the cost of community college and 4-year degrees. He knows that an educated and skilled workforce is the best way to grow our economy and bring new jobs to Oregon.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website TobiasRead.com
Dec 14, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
Investing in clean energy and green jobs a top priority
As Treasurer, Tobias uses the state's leverage to help place environmental advocates on the boards of major energy companies and move them away from fossil fuels. And under his leadership, the state has dramatically increased its investment in
renewable energy. Tobias supports Oregon's groundbreaking law that would require 100% clean energy by 2040, and would make investing in clean energy sources and green jobs a top priority.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website TobiasRead.com
Dec 14, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
Supports smart regulations that address climate change
Q: There is some accounting for Oregon's total investments in fossil fuels? Read: Yes there is, there is accounting, but I'm giving a broader trend over the last couple of years. That's a trajectory. It's easier to talk about those in longer terms
than points in time.
Q: And is it fair to say that overall it's gone down because the investments have been seen as less favorable?
Read: Look, when I have my fiduciary hat off, when I am a father, an Oregonian, I am strongly in favor of smart
regulations and policies that address the real impact of climate change. When I have my fiduciary hat on, I have to be concerned about generating returns for beneficiaries, and that's the motivation for the investment decisions we make. But they align
in that respect, that a company that is not prepared for how to be successful in a climate constrained world is not the sort of place we want to be invested in. So, they're aligned, but I have different roles at different times.
Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race
Jul 19, 2021
On Families & Children:
Measure our progress by how well Oregon's children are doing
Instead of lurching from one crisis to the next, we need strong leadership and a clear vision for the future of our state. That means changing the way we educate our kids, create jobs and strengthen families. At every turn, Tobias will measure our
progress by how well Oregon's children are doing: whether it's having enough to eat, graduating from high school or being able to get a good job. As the father of two young children, Tobias knows that we are only as strong as the next generation.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website TobiasRead.com
Dec 14, 2021
On Health Care:
Strongly supports vaccine mandates by businesses, schools
He strongly supports vaccine mandates by local businesses, schools and governments that will help us move past this pandemic and strengthen our economic recovery. Our kids should have the freedom to go to school without the fear of getting sick--and
without wearing masks. Our small business owners should have the freedom to open their stores and know that customers will feel safe coming back to eat, to shop and to work.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website TobiasRead.com
Dec 14, 2021
On Social Security:
Created first opt-out retirement plan in the country
Q: What's something significant you've delivered?A: Oregon Saves, which is the first opt-out retirement plan in the country. It provides a plan for folks in the private sector who don't otherwise have an option to save for retirement.
The process of passing that into law had a lot of twists and turns. It's indicative of the style that I would bring to the governor's office.
Source: Willamette Week on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race
Oct 27, 2021
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