It is very clear that both Republican and Democratic candidates for Governer are planning to cut things. The Republicans want to reduce spending and the Democrats are looking to cut tax breaks for both businesses and private citizens. Yes they want you to pay more. Both Bradbury and Kitzhaber feel that the state needs to find more ways to raise revenue. Neither candidate mentioned anything about reducing spending during tonight’s debate.
Regarding the State Retirement Program PERES, Bill Bradbury said we just need to be patient for about 20 years until the majority of the first tier precipitants pass and then PERES will be fine. I think he forgot to mention that the system is not fully funded and will bankrupt Oregon in the mean time.
Both candidates emphasized Green Jobs. Wind for the western portion of the state and solar energy for our eastern deserts. But will that also translate into enough employment to get Oregonians back to work? We probably need more, especially since they both want to raise more tax revenues without cutting expenses.
I believe if we continue on this course of spend, spend, spend, moving companies will make record profits as people leave the state.
Ken Bear Cole
A Second Look Business Consulting LLC
