What a friend says of
REPRESENTATIVE JACK SUMNER
"Jack Sumner has gained a position in state government as an
extremely effective legislator and leader. He is conscientious,
knowledgeable and one of the hardest working legislators in
Salem His integrity and enthusiasm often lead me to seek his advice
concerning not only his district but also the State of Oregon. He ably
represents the people of his district"
Governor Bob Straub
WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT JACK
"One man was responsible for. . .the farm victories (elimination
of personal property tax on farm machinery, a "circuit-breaker"
property tax relief plan for farmers, increases in veterans loan limits
for farmers). . .He is. . .Rep. Jack Sumner, D-Heppner, a 38-year-old
ranch owner and a man with an independent mind who has displayed
a stubborn will to get a better brean tor people involved in
agriculture.
"Recent circumstances have made Sumner a much sought-after
legislator, with democrats going out of their way to accomodate him
in order to retain his support"
Douglas Seymour, Staff Reporter
r The Oregonian
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"One of the best comments I have seen (about tax relief) was by
Democratic Rep. Jack Sumner from Heppner. I'll quote him. The
people want a tax reduction, not a shift of one tax to the other.' Did
you ever notice the difference between a Democrat from Eastern
Oregon and, say, one from Portland?"
T. J. Starker
Letter to the Editor
Corvallis Gazette Times
22373
"For the past two legislative sessions, you have represented your
district with distinction and accomplishment And you have been a
strong voice for strict controls on government spending and a more
accountable, responsive state government"
Governor Bob Straub
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"Jack Sumner is the strongest voice suburban and rural interests
have had in the legislature for decades. His work on state budgets, on
behalf of farmers and wage earners throughout the state have mean
significant gains for every Oregonian. He has worked tirelessly to
make sure that every tax dollar is spent wisely on needed services. I
look forward with great pleasure to serving with Jack once again in
the legislature."
EdLinquist
Majority leader
Oregon House of Representatives
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Jack Sumner Understands Farmers
When farmers have a problem,
they know Jack Sumner will
listen and help them solve it
Last year, for instance, wheat
growers in Morrow, Umatilla,
Gilliam, Sherman and Wasco
counties were threatened with a
potentially disasterous ban on
the use of 24D for essential weed
control. Jack was able to per
suade the Dept. of Agriculture to
relax its rule a big relief to
worried area farmers.
Jack also worked hard to pass
bills that:
Provide funding for control
of tansy ragwort
Retain the current maxi
mum workmen's compensation
rate for agriculture. Without this
provision, the rate could have
jumped nearly 400 percent
Established a new
much needed veterinary
cine program at Oregon
and University.
medi- Correct farm use tax deferral
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Jack's proud of his record over
the past two sessions a record
that demonstrates his concern
for his district
In 1973, Jack helped prepare
in committee the only major
property tax relief program
offered to Oregonians in history.
In 1975. Jack helped cut
government red tape by working
for legislation to allow "single
stop" permits and a bill that
forces state agencies to submit
their rules to the legislature for
review to make sure they don't
needlessly tie up government
services.
In 1975, Jack worked for
passage of an overhaul of the
unfair inheritance tax Uws which
had previously offered very poor
protection to widows who had
worked all their lives alongside
their husbands, only to Find that
inheritance tax statutes didn't
reeognixe their contribution.
In 1975, Jack's committee
sponsored legislation that In
creased home loan limits to
1 1.1.000 and farm kan limits to
1125.000 for Oregon veterans.