Rep. Drazan on Special Session Aug. 29th

HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER RESPONDS TO SPECIAL SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
By Oregon House Republican Leader Christine Drazan,

SALEM, ORE. — House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) released the following statement in response to the governor announcing an August 29th special session to raise gas taxes on Oregonians after Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to pass one of the largest tax hikes in Oregon’s history:

“This could have been prevented if Democrats had come to the table and considered House Republicans’ alternative plan to fund ODOT by refocusing existing revenue instead of adding billions of dollars in new taxes on struggling Oregonians,” said Drazan.

“This could still be prevented today, without a special session, if Democrats made the decision to use existing revenue from the emergency board. We can still protect these jobs without raising taxes — and we should. Republicans have represented the voices of the people and fought hard to find solutions that don’t add new taxes. It’s now time for Democrats to do the same. We invite Democrats to join us in funding essential services without raising taxes, to stand with Oregonians who cannot afford to shoulder more costs.”