Truth Squad

Wall street banks and some large corporations doing business in Oregon have been paying just $10 a year in the corporate minimum tax--since 1931. That's less than some banks charge in one late fee. This January, vote YES on Measures 66 and 67 to protect Oregon's schools and critical services, and to make sure that the $10 corporate minimum is a thing of the past.

Here is our latest ad:

The most effective way for your friends and neighbors to find out about the importance of voting Yes! this January is through you. You know that two-thirds of corporations in Oregon pay just $10 a year in the minimum tax. You know that healthcare, education, and public safety services are vital to Oregon's middle class. You know that Measures 66 & 67 do what's right in difficult economic times.

Help the people you know learn more about this important election with these materials:

The Handout: this two-sided flier explains the basics about this important election, and provides information on how to get involved.

FAQ: learn more about the real impacts of Measures 66 & 67 and the services they protect.

Flow Charts : A flow chart that easily and visually explains whether you are part of the 97.5% of Oregonians who won't pay a penny more under these measures, or whether your business is one of the 9 out of 10 of businesses that will pay $150 or less under these measures.

Individual Pledge: Pledge to vote Yes! this January 26th.

Every conversation makes a difference. Thank you for doing what's right to protect our communities and our values through these tough economic times.

In a recent editorial, the Oregonian stressed the importance of accuracy regarding these measures, stating, “[I]t's not too soon to urge the campaigns to stick to the facts and avoid claims and tactics that could further harm Oregon's economy and its reputation as a place to do business.” Vote Yes for Oregon wholeheartedly agrees. Too often, claims are made that are known to be false.

Here are some claims that you may encounter: