OREGON HOUSE REPUBLICAN OFFICE
Democrat Supermajority Punishes Working Families
SALEM,
Oregon – The 2019 legislative session was an indictment against one
party rule. Instead of working with Republicans to pass legislation that
would benefit Oregonians throughout the state, the Democrat
supermajority decided to make life harder for Oregon’s workers and their
families. Oregon is now more unaffordable as a result of what occurred
these past months in the Legislature.
“Oregon is on the wrong
track,” House Republican Leader Carl Wilson declared. “Governor Brown
and the supermajority have made it clear they have every intention of
rewarding their campaign donors and tightening their grip on power. They
have no intention of looking out for the working people of this state
who want nothing more than to feed their families, keep a roof over
their heads, and ensure a better future for their children.”
Despite
having record tax revenue, the supermajority colluded with corporations
and well-connected special interests to ram through a $2.8 billion
hidden sales tax that will be paid by low-income Oregonians and families
living paycheck to paycheck. House Democrats then voted to implement
Cap and Trade, which would’ve devasted communities, forced businesses to
relocate, and ended thousands of jobs across Oregon.
“The
failure of Cap and Trade was a turning point. The thousands of workers
that came to the Capitol this past week sent a clear message to the
supermajority that enough is enough,” Rep. Wilson added. “House
Republicans stand with working families, even if the Democrat
supermajority won’t. We provided common sense solutions that would’ve
made it easier for people to get ahead, but the supermajority refused to
consider such legislation. When Republicans regain the majority, we
will advance an agenda that supports working families and makes Oregon a
more affordable place to work and live.”