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2012 Meeting Notes
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In October our speaker was Rep. Tim Freeman. He spoke to us about the last session, the ballot measures, and the house races around the state they are working on to get to 31 Republican Representatives in the House. He is also going to have enough time to be able to go to see his son run cross country in Central Point. Go Freeman!
Scott Jorgenson also spoke to us about the Real Estate Transfer Tax - Measure 79 The Oregon Real Estate Transfer Tax Amendment, Measure 79, also known as Initiative 5, is on the November 6, 2012 statewide ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment. The measure would prohibit real estate transfer taxes.[1] Text of measure The official ballot title is:[2] Amends Constitution: Prohibits real estate transfer taxes, fees, other assessments, except those operative on December 31, 2009. Result of "Yes" Vote: "Yes" vote prohibits state/local governments from imposing taxes, fees, assessments on transfer of any interest in real property, except those operative December 31, 2009.
Result of "No" Vote: "No" vote retains existing law prohibiting local governments from imposing real estate transfer taxes/fees (with exceptions), allowing state legislature to impose such taxes/fees.
Summary: Amends constitution. Current statutory law prohibits a city, county, district, or other political subdivision or municipal corporation from imposing taxes or fees on the transfer of real estate (with certain exceptions). However, the state legislature has the authority, subject to Governor approval, to impose such taxes and fees or to change current statutory law. Measure prohibits the state and any city, county, district, or other political subdivision or municipal corporation from imposing taxes, fees, or other assessments based upon the transfer of any interest in real property or measure by the consideration paid or received upon the transfer of any interest in real property. Measure exempts from the prohibition any taxes, fees, or other assessments in effect and operative on December 31, 2009. Other provisions.
Support Supporters argue that although Oregon law currently prohibits real estate transfer taxes in Oregon, a preemptive step is needed to ensure that the law remains in effect. However, proponents of the proposed measure worry about recently proposed bills in legislative sessions to rescind the rule.[1]
Protect Oregon Homes headed the petition drive campaign to gather sufficient signatures to qualify the proposed measure.[1]
In September our speaker was Sen. Jeff Kruse "I am here to help make the following a reality: State government should address only legitimate needs of the people of Oregon, in a cost effective manner, so Oregonians can have the freedom and personal resources necessary to run their own lives."
Scott Jorgenson also spoke to us about the Real Estate Transfer Tax - Measure 79 The Oregon Real Estate Transfer Tax Amendment, Measure 79, also known as Initiative 5, is on the November 6, 2012 statewide ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment. The measure would prohibit real estate transfer taxes.[1] Text of measure The official ballot title is:[2] Amends Constitution: Prohibits real estate transfer taxes, fees, other assessments, except those operative on December 31, 2009. Result of "Yes" Vote: "Yes" vote prohibits state/local governments from imposing taxes, fees, assessments on transfer of any interest in real property, except those operative December 31, 2009. Result of "No" Vote: "No" vote retains existing law prohibiting local governments from imposing real estate transfer taxes/fees (with exceptions), allowing state legislature to impose such taxes/fees. Summary: Amends constitution. Current statutory law prohibits a city, county, district, or other political subdivision or municipal corporation from imposing taxes or fees on the transfer of real estate (with certain exceptions). However, the state legislature has the authority, subject to Governor approval, to impose such taxes and fees or to change current statutory law. Measure prohibits the state and any city, county, district, or other political subdivision or municipal corporation from imposing taxes, fees, or other assessments based upon the transfer of any interest in real property or measure by the consideration paid or received upon the transfer of any interest in real property. Measure exempts from the prohibition any taxes, fees, or other assessments in effect and operative on December 31, 2009. Other provisions. Support Supporters argue that although Oregon law currently prohibits real estate transfer taxes in Oregon, a preemptive step is needed to ensure that the law remains in effect. However, proponents of the proposed measure worry about recently proposed bills in legislative sessions to rescind the rule.[1] Protect Oregon Homes headed the petition drive campaign to gather sufficient signatures to qualify the proposed measure.[1]
In May our speaker was Congressional District 4 candidate Dr. Art Robinson
Art's Positions (from www.artforcongress.com) 1. Tax and spend policies by government destroy more jobs than they create. 2. The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as intended by the framers should be the basis of all U.S. laws. 3. Energy independence requires that government impediments to energy production - in the forms of taxation, regulation, and sponsorship of litigation - be rolled back. 4. Many government agencies are counterproductive and should be eliminated. 5. Job growth requires that taxes and regulations imposed by government be reduced. 6. Government meddling in the farm and forest industries should cease. 7. U.S. borders should be firmly enforced. All people illegally present in the U.S. should be charitably and humanely returned to their countries of origin. 8. Government should not engage in so-called “bailout” or “stimulus” spending. 9. Government should not engage in takeovers of private enterprise. 10. Government should not take over American medical care. I oppose socialized medicine. 11. Government should provide for the common defense of the United States. Wars should be constitutionally declared and should only be undertaken for the defense of the United States. I oppose the current situation wherein American soldiers are quartered in more than 100 countries and frequently interfere in the affairs of those countries 12. Life should not be ended by abortion. I am pro life. 13. The right to keep and bear arms shall not be abridged.
In April our speaker was HERMAN BAERTSCHIGER (prounced Beart-sugar) - HE IS COMMITTED TO THE PEOPLE AND LIVABILITY OF OREGON Herman is a long time resident of Josephine County. He and his wife, Leta, have raised their two sons on a small ranch west of Grants Pass Oregon where they currently live. He has operated his own business since he was 19 years old. In 1994 he incorporated the business into the HB Company Inc. HB Company Inc is a forestry based company specializing in forest commodities production, fuels reduction, biomass, and wildand fire suppression. HB Company Inc can employ 40-50 seasonal employees in any given year. Currently the company is involved in two pilot stewardship contracts, producing forest based commodities and providing fuel reduction to minimize wildland fire in the forests of Southern Oregon. Herman has been actively involved in the community over the years, serving on many different county boards. He believes that community service is a way to strengthen the community and create a better environment to live in. He has demonstrated his beliefs over the years by volunteering for County boards such as the Josephine County Airport Advisory Board, which he chaired at different times. He served on the Josephine County Forestry Board, Josephine County Agriculture Board, and Josephine County Fire plan committee. At the request of the city council, Herman chaired the City of Grants Pass River Road Reserve Task Force. For many years he served as Chairman of the Fort Vannoy Irrigation District. He has been a member of the Grants Pass Active Club, (sponsors of Boatnik) serving as its President in 2009. As a part time instructor in Wildland Fire Science at Rogue Community College, Herman understands the importance of education. Herman fully enjoys the outdoors, especially in Southern Oregon. He is an avid hunter and fisherman. He spends much of his recreation time on horseback, riding the backcountry of the western states. He also has a love for the sky. Receiving his private pilot license at a young age, Herman has enjoyed the freedom of flying, and still does. In addition to holding a private pilot license, Herman holds an Oregon Commercial Drivers license, Oregon Contractors license and at one time an Oregon Real Estate license. In March our speaker was Jack Swift Josephine County Republican Central Committee executive member and Vice President of the Southern Oregon Resource Alliance, Jack Swift, spoke about the history and significance of the O&C lands at our March meeting. Margaret Goodwin and he have put together a very informative power point presentation in opposition to this latest land grab by the environmentalists. In February our speaker was Josephine County Sheriff Gil Gilbertson Sheriff Gilbertson spoke to us about taking an extended outlook of the Sheriff's Office and what everyone should know and how this may personally affect the services the sheriff's office can provide. Sheriff Gilbertson has researched and recently completed a revised 13-page memorandum titled Unraveling Federal Jurisdiction within a State. It is highly footnoted with references to statutes and court decisions. To sum up his conclusions regarding federal authority in a very small nutshell: the original idea was for the federal government to hold public lands within a state in trust, with the intention being for eventual disposal. The federal government sees it otherwise, so in addition to expanding claims for general regulatory power agencies like the Forest Service are attempting to extend the reach of law enforcement authority – a matter that adds to Gilbertson’s concerns. “It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters but they mean to be masters.” Daniel Webster
Vice President of the Southern Oregon Resource Alliance, Jack Swift, spoke about the history and significance of the O&C lands at our March meeting.
Margaret Goodwin and he have put together a very informative power point presentation in opposition to this latest land grab by the environmentalists. It takes between 20 and 30 minutes. To see the power point presentation on-line go to the Josephine Co. Republican website.
In January, 2012 our speaker was Josephine County Clerk Art Harvey who addressed the redistricting process and told us about a couple of elections bills.
