A Governor’s Oath in Action. No Empty Promises; Just a Clear Plan to Restore Oregon
Clear, actionable reforms that reflect our shared values and constitutional principles. These are not vague promises or political talking points. They are specific goals I will work tirelessly to implement as your next Governor, with full transparency, unwavering resolve, and the active involvement of Oregonians across the state.
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Below are my 16 core commitments to the people of Oregon
1. Review & Audit All Government Agencies
There must be performed a complete review of every segment of Oregon Government along with a financial and asset audit. Fundamentally a version of a Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) This will result in a reduction of state employees, budgets, and overall financial burdens to Oregonians.
2. Eliminate State Income and Property Taxes
With a reduced budget and general fund, the elimination of state income tax and property tax should be a priority. Elimination of the CAT tax must happen to right the business ship in Oregon. The hidden Sales Taxes will be reduced with the goal of putting such burdens on visitors to our state. The grotesque increases and creation of fees across the board will be returned at least to 2020 levels.
3. End Tax-and-Spend Government
Mitigate the tax and spend mentality by eliminating any proposed bills that impose undue/unconstitutional government or agency interference or influence, or that implement new taxes and/or excessive costs of permits, licenses, and fees.
4. Stop Foreign Ownership & Recover Oregon Property
Pursue damages from China regarding expenses incurred because of COVID like other states. Not only will we recover all China owned properties in Oregon, but we will pursue a law passed by voters to prevent any foreign country from purchasing land and properties in Oregon. Oregon land must be made affordably available to Oregonians and business ventures that truly benefit the state. Data Centers and their excessive use of water must also be dealt with. We need real industry and business growth so that our children can find work in line with their education.
5. Guarantee Property Rights Through Allodial Title
The granting of Allodial Titles for the public’s purchase of property so that property tax may never be assigned to their property in perpetuity. In addition, we will ensure that no foreign country or entity, nor the state of Oregon owns land, water, air, or mineral rights except what is constitutionally allowed.
6. Restore Local Election Control
Enforcement of ORS 254.485 whereby each County decides how ballots will be counted, either by tallying equipment or by hand with representatives from each party. They can be tallied at the precinct or county level. This option has never been given to the voters, a failure of County Clerks and County Commissioners. Voters should decide. Mail In Voting must end with the exceptions of the military who are out of state and those in such a state as to make leaving their homes too difficult.
7. Reform Education & Empower Parents
Overhaul our education system, including but not limited to; Return to the basics of reading, writing, math, and science (STEM), limited biology classes requiring parental permission for participation and full transparency, mandatory Civics and Government curriculum to include our state and federal Constitutions, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence; and vocational education curriculums. Restore Parental Rights in education.
8. Elect, Don’t Appoint, Oregon’s Supreme Court
Enforce state law for civics and constitutional law for government (see Oregon’s constitution). Oregon’s Supreme Court is largely APPOINTED and not elected due to timely retirements allowing Governors to make appointments. This practice must end. The people must vote for these Supreme Court appointments.
9. Audit State-Owned Land
Establish a comprehensive inventory of Oregon State real property currently owned by the State of Oregon to establish what is lawful versus what needs to be released back into the public domain.
10. Investigate DHS, CPS & Mental Health Systems
Start an independent review of the Department of Human Services/Child Protective Services/state Mental Health Services regarding their effectiveness and possible involvement in child, sex and human trafficking. Pass a Bill that no child nor dependent shall be removed from a family without evidence of a crime and a lawfully signed warrant; false accusations shall be fully addressed and punishable by law.
11. Reclaim Control of Oregon Lands
Review all BLM and USFS land contracts with the State of Oregon for compliance or contempt and nullify those that are not congruent with the Oregon or U.S. constitutions.
12. End Eminent Domain Abuse
Eliminate eminent domain to protect unalienable rights of private property owners.
13. End Oregon’s “Sanctuary” Status
Eliminate “sanctuary city” and “sanctuary state” status. Bring our state status to Federal Law compliance.
14. Overhaul Campaign Finance & Media Access
Revamp campaign finance, establish an equal and just platform; specified free and equal coverage for all registered candidates and ad time on any radio or TV station that receives state, federal, or public-grant monies to operate.
15. Secure Oregon’s Water Future
Implementation of a unique freshwater reclamation and redirection process to bring water to those areas in Oregon that are in need without interfering with current water processes. Improved management of our water resources.
16. Plan a New Oregon City
A new Oregon city of the future.
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