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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • OCTOBER 31, 2018 • ABORTION from A8 abortions do not reduce the number of abortions sought or obtained. However, these poli- cies do make abortions less safe and contribute to the economic instability of low-income wom- en.” For Christel Allen of NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon, the mea- sure is about keeping health- care available to all Oregonians. “We believe that every Ore- gonian — especially those who CANDIDATES from A1 Environmental Conserva- tion and a J.D.degree from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College, ob- tained in 1985. Buehler is serving his sec- ond term as the Representa- tive from District 54, which includes Coos Bay. He is a graduate of Oregon State Uni- versity and was the school’s fi rst Rhodes Scholar, attending Merton College in Oxford, En- gland. Buehler than graduated from John Hopkins University in Maryland before beginning a successful medical practice in Bend. Governor Brown is currently 9A have historically been margin- alized — must have access to the full range of reproductive health care, starting with prop- er preventative care, and con- tinuing through postpartum care,” she wrote. “Th is includes access to safe, aff ordable abor- tion care.” Allen compared the measure to the national debate regard- ing women’s rights, stating, “... We have seen a fervor in attacks on women — we are living in a time when many of our elect- ed offi cials and policies do not represent the views of the ma- jority. Th is is why it’s so import- ant that we hold the line in Ore- gon by opposing Measure 106.” Fiscally, the measure would most likely have a negative ef- fect on the Oregon tax base, ac- cording to the state. If passed, the measure is inspected to increase public spending by $19.3 million an- nually, according to a report written by Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson and other state agencies. Th e report states that $2.9 million would be saved annu- ally by preventing the types of abortions mentioned in the measure, according to the re- port. However, there would be an increase of $22.2 million annu- ally from those born due to the ban. Th e expenditures would come from health care, food and nutritional services provid- ed by the state. Th at fi nancial impact wouldn’t be felt immediately, however. Th e fi rst year is only expected to see an increase in $4.8 million in state costs. One of the main reasons for budget increase is the income level of those who utilize abor- tion services. According to a 2017 study done by the Gutt- macher Institute, which back legalized abortion, 49 percent of women who get abortions are below the federal poverty level, a group that traditionally utilizes state and federal social programs. Organizations that are for the measure’s passage include a variety of grass roots organiza- tions such as Women for Mea- sure 106, Oregon Right to Life PAC, Public School Teachers for Measure 106 and Medical Professionals for Measure 106. Opponents include the Or- egon Medical Association, Oregon Nurses Association, Oregon Public Health Associa- tion and the Northwest Health Foundation. leading Representative Buehler by a few percentage points in polling, 43 to 40 percent, the diff erence within the statistical margin of error, as the race has tightened over the last month. Governor Brown and Rep- resentative Buehler provided responses to questions posed with an eye towards gaining insight into the priorities of the candidates. Why are you running for Gov- ernor? BUEHLER: Serving in the legislature and running for Governor has given me the chance to listen to and learn from Oregonians all across the state. Th is has confi rmed an important insight for me that Oregonians are unhappy with the performance of our state government and especially its leaders in Salem. Despite all the good we have going for us, including record revenue in our treasury, our most pressing problems are still getting worse. What we are missing is a government as good, as wise, as innovative and as thrift y as her people. Th is is why I am running for Governor. To bring mod- erate, independent leadership to fi x the big problems Brown has avoided, ignored or made worse as Governor. BROWN: I fi rst ran for pub- lic offi ce to be a voice for the voiceless. And as Oregon’s gov- ernor, every day I am fi ghting to improve the lives of working families. As governor, I led biparti- san work on transportation, Medicaid funding and ensur- ing all kids have healthcare. We worked across the aisle to make community college more aff ordable and put more dollars into our classrooms. We worked together, urban and rural, to build a better Or- egon. When politicians tried to cut Oregonians’ healthcare, I fought back. I protected our coast from off shore drilling. I made sure every woman can access reproductive health- care. I have been clear during my time as governor that I will do what I say and say what I do. My record is clear. I will stand up and protect the Oregon that we love. creasing funding for our class- rooms, and making targeted in- vestments in proven programs — such as CTE/STEM and 3rd grade reading. BROWN: Our state faces many challenges, but the most pressing include strengthening our education system and im- proving our graduation rate, protecting access to high-qual- ity, aff ordable health care, and increasing aff ordable housing options in the state. What do you feel are the most pressing challenges facing our state? BUEHLER: My top priority will be to rescue our students, teachers and public schools from the classroom funding and graduation crisis that has gone on for far too long. Th e single biggest failure of Gover- nor Brown is her indiff erence to fi xing our public schools. I have a detailed plan with big important goals to fi x it. Th e vision is ambitious — but achievable. As Governor, I’ll lead Oregon schools from the bottom fi ve to the top fi ve in fi ve years by fi xing Oregon’s broken pen-sion system, in- What issues are you interested in addressing if elected? BUEHLER: As mentioned above, one of my top priorities is fi xing our broken education See Q&A 10A $500 S HOPPING S PREE at any of the following businesses. Use all or part at one or several businesses Contest Runs October 3 - October 31 Winner will be announced in the November 7 Cottage Grove Sentinel To enter cut out the entry form and drop them off at the businesses for the drawing. 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