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October 19, 2016 The Skanner Page 3 Opinion Candidate Endorsements cont’d from pg 2 ing, ethics in government, transpar- ancy in government, she has lead efec- tively on these and many other issues. Brown listens to the people, and acts on solving their concerns. She is pas- sionate about improving the lives of all Oregonians. We know we can trust her to get the job done. Her opponent, Bud Pierce, has spoken for himself, reveal- ing his lack of knowledge about male predatory behavior towards women. We’ll leave it there. Vote for the person who is best qualiied to lead the state, Kate Brown. and has worked with businesses across the board. He knows how to collaborate to get things done. We believe he is the best qualiied for this position. ATTORNEY GENERAL Frederick has shown steadfast lead- ership in the legislature, and is unop- posed in this race. With an ear to the peo- ple he represents, he holds Saturday morning meetings to keep abreast of what is on their minds. Always open to ideas, and with a passionate con- viction for the good of all he serves, Frederick has helped expose the need for more police accountability. He saw that it was not enough for citizens to videotape police oicers but could not use audio, so he helped change that law so there is more transparancy in how police intereact with people during an arrest or confrontation. He has worked for treatment of state prison inmates’ mental health issues, and strongly sup- ports small businesses. We urge Frederick, and all state legis- lators, to push for state agencies such as transportation and health and human services to do business with minori- ty-owned businesses. So many agency heads continue the old boy networks, and minority business enterprises are let out of the equation. There is much work for legislators to do on these is- sues. We urge them to take it on. Ellen Rosenblum R o s e nbl u m is doing an ex- cellent job. We especially like her leadership on publicmeet- ing laws. She is best qualiied for the job. SECRETARY OF STATE Brad Avakian Avakian comes out ahead with his strong civil rights back- ground. We urge voters to elect him to this oice. TREASURER Tobias Read Read has a wide range of experience in many areas, including rev- enue , tax cred- its, transporta- tion, economic development, DISTRICT 23 DISTRICT 51 Janelle Bynum Michael Dembrow Running unopposed. DISTRICT 25 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21 Laurie Monnes Anderson Kathleen Taylor DISTRICT 22 Lew Frederick STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 26 Ray Lister PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL: POSITION NO. 4 COMMISSIONER Chloe Eudaly DISTRICT 28 Jef Barker DISTRICT 32 Deborah Boone DISTRICT 33 Mitch Greenlick DISTRICT 37 Paul Southwick MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 38 Sharon Meieran Ann Lininger COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 39 Lori Stegmann Charles Gallia DISTRICT 40 MULTCO SHERIFF Mark Meek Mike Reese Running unopposed. DISTRICT 41 Karin Power OREGON SUPREME COURT All are running unopposed. DISTRICT 48 LOCAL JUDGES Jef Reardon Either elected in the primary or running unop- posed. The Skanner News 2016 Ballot Endorsements YES Seven measures are certiied to appear on the Oregon ballot on November 8, 2016. MEASURE 99 would create an “Out- door School Education Fund,” sourced from state lottery proceeds, to support outdoor school programs. NO YES STATE BALLOT MEASURES: MEASURE 94 would repeal the manda- tory judicial retirement age, which is cur- rently 75 years old. NO NO MEASURE 95 would allow public state universities to invest in equities. MEASURE 96 would devote 1.5 percent of state lottery net proceeds toward veterans’ services. YES MEASURE 97 would raise corporate taxes on businesses with annual sales that exceed $25 million. YES MEASURE 98 would require state fund- ing for dropout-prevention and career and college readiness programs in Oregon high schools. MEASURE 100 would prohibit the sale of products from and parts of 12 species of endangered animals. LOCAL MEASURES: METRO YES MEASURE 26-178 renews local option levy; protects natural areas, water qual- MULTNOMAH CO. NO MEASURE 26-181 amends charter, ex- tends term limits to three consecutive terms. NO MEASURE 26-182 amends charter, com- missioners may run for Chair midterm without resigning. NO MEASURE 26-183 amends Charter, chang- es elected sherif position to appointed de- partment head. YES ity, ish. MEASURE 26-184 limits contributions, expenditures, requires disclosure in Multnomah County candidate elections. CITY OF PORTLAND YES YES YES MEASURE 26-179 - Bonds to fund af- fordable housing. MEASURE 26-180 establishes tax on recreational marijuana sales; dedicate purposes for funds. MEASURE 26-185 amends charter com- mittee appointment process, sets ap- pointment convening timelines.