New Oregon revenue polling results will be released later today
Monday, March 13, 2017
May 13, 2017
Results of a ground-breaking poll on Oregonians' preferences on how to pay for vital government services, including K-12 schools, will be released at noon today, March 13, in the Capitol press conference room, suite 43 in the basement of the Capitol building in Salem.
In late February 2017, DHM Research surveyed 600 registered Oregon voters on behalf of the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA). The goal was to assess Oregonians' values, their state budgeting priorities and support for possible revenue reform strategies.
This survey is believed to be the most comprehensive and up-to-date evaluation of Oregonians' public spending priorities as the state faces a $1.6 billion budget shortfall for 2017-19 and a long-term struggle paying for services such as education, health and public safety.
"This poll clearly shows how much Oregonians value our public schools, and that they are willing to tackle the difficult choices we need to make so our students receive the education they deserve," said Betty Reynolds, president of the OSBA board of directors.
Jim Green, OSBA's executive director, said the poll provides important information for legislators to act.
"Our state's voters are looking for leadership on the issue of revenue reform," Green said. "We all know that taxes are always a tough subject for legislators, but for nearly a decade we've been balancing the state budget on the backs of our students. Our young people need better from us."
OSBA is a member services organization for more than 200 locally elected boards serving school districts, education service districts and community colleges. It also provides services to charter schools and their boards.
OSBA is a member services organization for more than 200 locally elected boards serving school districts, education service districts and community colleges. It also provides services to charter schools and their boards.
