Rep. Elmer on revenue forecast

House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer Responds to November Revenue Forecast
By Oregon House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer,

SALEM, Ore. — Today, House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) released the following statement in response to the fourth quarter economic forecast:

“Despite the improvement in Oregon’s financial standing, a deficit of any size is a problem, and Oregonians are feeling the pinch,” said Leader Elmer.

Just this week, Intel cut hundreds more jobs in Oregon – bringing Oregon’s total job losses this year to more than 3,000. And Providence Oregon cut more than 150 additional jobs in its latest round of cuts.

A recent poll revealed how Oregon voters are feeling about the economy:

• 67% say the economy is seriously off on the wrong track.
• 66% say it would be difficult to find a similar job in Oregon if they left their current job.
• 64% say taxes are too high.
• 53% say they would be likely to explore relocating to another state to find a new job.

“Oregon’s rising unemployment numbers and high taxes are harming families and forcing businesses to leave our state. If we want to see our budget grow, we must cut taxes and create an economic climate where businesses can thrive and grow – not fear loss and decline,” she added.