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Defending 47 small businesses that have been financially devastated by the Governor’s business shutdowns during the pandemic.
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Taking legal action to challenge the Governor’s violation of the Oregon Constitution by granting early release to 1,177 convicted felons without following the clemency process.
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Development of a Constitutional Amendment which will clearly outline and limit the emergency power of the Governor.
Our Latest Accomplishments
Successfully resisted tolling
Increased exemptions from the Oregon estate tax (death tax)
Expanded and clarified exemptions from property taxes as to farm equipment
Re-established criminal penalties for possession of street drugs
Established more residential drug treatment centers focused on ending, not enabling addiction
Learn more about all of our accomplishments.
Key Projects 2025
Expand Housing
Greatly expand non-agricultural land made available for housing and reduce construction restrictions.
Challenge Truck Regulation
Challenge authority of DEQ to regulate truck manufacturing and sales.
Wildfire Prevention
Develop comprehensive Wildfire Prevention - Intervention - Recovery programs.
Support Farm Workers
Eliminate the recent overtime pay requirements for farm workers and eliminate OSHA restrictions on farm worker housing.
Reforming Oregon Estate Tax
Continue reform to Oregon estate tax (death tax). We now have a $15 million dollar exemption for family-owned farms, ranches, and woodlands. Support change of the general $1 million exemption to be raised to $7 million and the tax rate should be reduced from current 10-16% down to 7%.
Eliminate "Catch and Release"
As to serious criminal defendants.
Defend Small Businesses
Continue legal defense for small businesses subject to OR-OSHA over-reach (heavy fines) regarding alleged technical violations of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Current Issues
The top issues for Oregonians are our top issues at Common Sense for Oregon. From the streets to the courts, we are working to resolve the issues most important to Oregonians through research, policy development and education by:
Our Past Accomplishments
Early Release of Felons
The massive early release of 1,142 convicted felons is a serious assault on the integrity of Oregon’s criminal justice system.
Redistricting
Based on the recent census, we are tracking Oregon’s redistricting process and working to ensure that the revised districts are fair, free, and equal.
Measure 11
Common Sense for Oregon is working hard to ensure that victims of Oregon’s most violent and sexual crimes continue to receive justice.
Serving Oregonians
Our goal at Common Sense for Oregon is to serve the people of Oregon by making this state a better place to live and raise a family. We advocate for a transparent government and also fight wasteful government spending. We work for simple and clear government regulation but only where it is needed. We press for a straightforward, clear, and balanced tax system, which is fair to all and inspires a healthy economy. By protecting Oregon’s 100-year-old initiative system and referendum process, Common Sense for Oregon is an advocate for the voice of the people. Writing and supporting ballot measures allows Common Sense to be on the front lines of the battle for Oregon’s future.
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660 Capitol St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Phone: 503-480-0523
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