A memo on a daily update by Gerry Thompson reporting to Governor Atiyeh on November 2, 1983. This report covers topics including: the National Committee for Unitary Tax Review; Mae Yih and Drew Davis fundraiser; and the Providence Hospital. This is one document from a binder containing selected daily reports to the Governor, which was compiled by Gerry Thompson.
Press release by the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (KEIDANREN) announcing their support of new legislation by the State of Oregon for repeal of the unitary tax system.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Employment opportunities in Oregon, 1980s; link between the repeal of the unitary tax and the diversification of Oregon’s economy, 1980s; lack of school finance reform in Oregon, 1980s-1990s; Atiyeh vetoing tax relief packages, 1979-1980; effect of state-run rainy day funds; structure of the legislature, 1980s-1990s; 1982 election victory, effort to introduce sales tax, 1980s-1990s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Court reform while Governor, 1980s; Atiyeh’s administrative style as Governor, 1980s; diversification of Oregon’s economy, 1980s; tourism as an economic sector in Oregon, 1980s; repeal of the unitary tax, mid-1980s; timber relief program, early 1980s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Responding to criticism from Oregonian writer Allen Hayakawa, late 1980s; personal reflections on political credentials; margin of victory in second election, 1982; managerial style of Atiyeh, 1980s; policy high points as Governor; repeal of the unitary tax in Oregon, mid-1980s; how legislative branch evolved from 1959-1987; balance of power between legislative and executive branches of government, 1980s; problems with single-member districts.
Letter from Donald T. Regan to Atiyeh commending him for calling the legislators into a special session to repeal unitary taxation. Unitary taxation was a tax policy that was regarded as being unfriendly to business interests.
Printed report from the Oregon Department of Revenue on Atiyeh's proposal for a change in corporate taxation and eventually a repeal of unitary taxation.
Memorandum from Chang M. Sohn, Economist, and Ronald A. Oliveira, Senior Economist, with attached information on the impact of the proposed unitary tax change including information on potential employment gains.
Memo from John C. Anderson, Director of Economic Development Department, to Atiyeh regarding his opinion on the timing of the proposal for unitary taxation.
Memo from Gerry Thompson to Atiyeh regarding Fujitsu Ltd.'s potential move to Oregon based on the results of the repeal of unitary taxation proposed by the Atiyeh administration.
Letter from Fred van Natta and Jim Irvine of the Oregon State Home Builders Association to Atiyeh commending him for his statements on repealing of the unitary taxation in Oregon.
Memo from Gerry Thompson to Atiyeh on efforts for coordination of the Unitary Tax Repeal Committee and a list of senators and representatives already contacted that would support Atiyeh's proposal for repeal of unitary taxation.
News editorial on the impact of unitary taxation on new business investments of foreign and national corporations. This editorial was used by Atiyeh for research in the development of his proposal for a unitary tax repeal law for Oregon.
Memo from Richard A. Munn, Director of the Department of Revenue, to Atiyeh with attached information from Tom Everall, Corporate Audit Manager, on the federal base concept and unresolved issues of the unitary tax repeal law.
Memo from Gerry Thompson to Atiyeh updating him on the work of the Unitary Tax Repeal Committee and the next stages to getting the repeal passed into law.
Letter from Akio Morita, Chairman of Sony Corporation and Chairman of the Committee on International Investment and Technology Exchange, to Atiyeh thanking him for the passage of the law that would repeal worldwide unitary taxation
'Why Oregon suddenly looks good to high-tech companies' news editorial on the impact of the repealing of Oregon's unitary tax and it's influence on recruiting new business investments.
'Oregon seeds hi-tech: recruiting, unitary tax change, bring foreign industry' news article from national newspaper on recruiting efforts to bring new industrial investments.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: NEC Corporation building a plant in Oregon, mid 1980s; special legislative session of July 1984 on unitary tax and Japan; one year tax break to Washington residents who work in Oregon; Washington's Public Power Supply System bond default, mid 1980s; history and creation of Opal Creek Wilderness Area, mid 1980s; Opal Creek in early 1990s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Reforming juvenile court, 1983; failed building of a Governor's residence, 1983; failed ban on private fisheries, 1983; special legislative session of 1983: a State constitutional sales tax; vetoing bills in the 1983 legislative session; special legislative session, July 1984; unitary tax and Japan.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Conference of International Trade, Seattle Washington 1979; relationships with other Governors: Jay Hammond of Alaska; relationship with Jimmy Carter administration, 1979-1981; Western Governors Conference 1979, national governors meetings, and Republicans Governors Association; unitary tax system; debate about state vs. federal governments; Atiyeh's tax plan late 1970s to early 1980s; first time at National Governors' Conference.
