The 2007 kicker checks mailed to Oregon taxpayers send a message, as would any envelope containing money. But is it the right message?
OCPP launched a contest to come up with the best message.
We asked, “If you were the Governor, what message to Oregonians would you place on the envelopes with the kicker checks?”
We thank everyone who participated in the contest — which we hope never to repeat, for we’d prefer to see the kicker retire.
The Best Message (53%):
We are returning this tax revenue to you because of the "kicker" law. We could use this revenue for many other purposes (healthcare and housing for the poor, infrastructure renewal, state park care and enhancement, environmental law enforcement, state troopers, etc.) but we don't have the political will.
Submitted by Gary Olsen-Hasek of Salem, Oregon.
Second Place (25%):
Future Budget Crisis Enclosed.
Submitted by Jim Barta of Portland, Oregon.
Third Place (22%):
You got your kicker while our state's problems got thicker.
Submitted by James McClain of Portland, Oregon.
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