John Kitzhaber MyOcracy topics and responses

Criminal Justice

Use of treatment centers for violators of criminal laws targeting drug-use

• 1998-11-01: Decriminalize medicinal marijuana

Civil Rights

Abortion rights: Women should choose

• 2010-08-03: Endorsed by NARAL and Planned Parenthood
• 1998-11-01: Abortions always legally available, & government funded

  Support marriage rights between same-sex individuals

• 2010-08-03: Endorsed by pro-GLBT Basic Rights Oregon's Equality PAC
• 1998-11-01: Recognize same-sex marriages

  Support for gun control measures

• 1998-11-01: Increase restrictions on gun purchase and possession

Economic Issues

Taxes for wealthier tax payers: More

• 2013-01-14: Opportunity for revenue: capping total deductions & credits
• 1998-11-01: No state sales tax; no flat tax; increase gas tax

Education Issues

Increase per pupil funding

• 2011-11-10: Governor's Cool Schools project is funded by teachers union
• 2011-09-23: Welcomes waiver from No Child Left Behind standards
• 2001-08-15: Improve and invest in public schools

Environmental Issues

Eliminate tax incentives and/or subsidies to the fossil fuel industry

• 2011-04-13: Making renewable energy in state also keeps dollars in state
• 2010-11-02: Transition away from damaging fossil fuels

  Use tax incentives for wind energy development and use

• 2011-11-02: Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit

  Oppose cap-and-trade programs to address industrial emissions

• 2000-08-15: Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries