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: Campaign consultants Hank Crawford and Paul Newman; running against Roger Martin and Tom McCall in Governor primary 1978; thoughts and relationship with his press secretary Denny Miles; establishing a campaign in 1978 election; victory in 1978
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: How different news organizations viewed him over his political career; personal reflections on his time in the Oregon legislature; thoughts on criticism towards himself; debating bills on the legislative floor; personal thoughts on his integrity and performance while in legislature; early stages of running for Governor late 1970s; differences between 1974 and 1978 Governor election; political opinion of Governor Straub; governor primary race.
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: Voting history in legislature; critiques of Atiyeh's voting in legislature; special five-day session in 1978 on Measures 6 and 11 (property taxes); personal overview of his time in
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: Discussion on Atiyeh missing politics; Oregon politics
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: Speaker of the House Phil Lang being stripped of his power by the Rules Committee; Governor Straus creation of the power authority; dentists bill late 1970s; euthanasia bill late 1970s; Dimethyl Sulfoxide Bill late 1970s; legislators' salaries in the late 1970s and early 1990s; small campaign finance reform; cutting government agencies late 1970s and early 1990s; right to life debate late 1970s.
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: Ttax and budget cuts as Legislator and Governor; paying for highway maintenance 1977;change in
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: Financing Schools late 1970s; tax bases and safety nets for schools late 1970s and early 1990s; sales tax debate; property taxes before and after Oregon Ballot measure 5 (1990); how taxes and budgets connect.
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: Revenue and School Finance late 1970s; bills that Atiyeh introduced late 1977s; activity of Legislative Committee on Land Use; Land Conservation and Development Commission late 1970s; Indian Affairs Commission; relationship with Warm Springs Tribe; financing schools late 1970s.
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: Environmental bills: bottle bill, fluorocarbons mid 1970s; condemnation powers for
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: Serving on 1993 Republican National Committee; early 1990s Republican Party; joint resolutions, 1975 session; gas tax for highway improvement; capital punishment.
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: Politics and Atiyeh Bros. company; 1975 Session of the Legislature: Senator Chuck Hanlon, leadership; role on Revenue Committee; Senator Jason Boe removing Senator Vern Cook from Committee; impression of Frank Roberts; Nuclear Power Plant Bill in 1973 and 1975; legislative response to controversial issues; Legislative Administration Joint Committee; Goodwill Industries of Oregon.
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: Bob Straub winning election of 1974; Tom Atiyeh getting beat up in Portland, mid 1970s; Atiyeh responding to Oregonian editorial quotes about election, mid 1970s; Governor Christopher Bond of Missouri supporting Atiyeh in 1974 election; experience of visiting White House and President Ford, mid 1970s; Governor Tom McCall supporting Bob Straub in 1974 election; effects of national politics on 1974 election; strategy in Governor campaign of 1974; Governor campaigns of 1978, 1982 compared to campaign of 1974.
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: Republicans National Committee Meeting, early 1990s; relationship with Head of Oregon Republican Party, Craig Berkman, early 1990s; status of Oregon Republican Party, early 1990s; Senator Bob Packwood criticized by media, early 1990s; response to being labeled
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: Merger of Fish and Game Commissions, 1973; assessment of the 1973 legislative session; motivation for running for Governor, 1973-1974; Dolores's feelings toward public life; supporters of Atiyeh for Governor, 1974; Mike Ragsdale and other staff assembled for the Governors election, 1974; Beating Clay Myers in the primary for Governor, 1974.
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: Inflation rates, late 1970s through early 1980s; debate regarding fishing licenses fess, 1973; Oregon Native Americans versus commercial fishing rights, 1973; bill forcing state agencies to make records public, 1973; bill extending Port of Portland to Clackamas and Washington Counties, 1973; spending limits by candidates on campaigns, 1973; failed bill that replaced public utility commissioner with a 3 member commission, 1973; how Oregon utilities operate, early 1990s; public versus private utilities, early 1990s; Atiyeh's experiences with lobbyists; credibility of Oregon legislators, early 1990s; increasing size of Court of Appeals, mid 1970s.
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: Governor Tom McCall's budget of 1973; McCall's school finance program, 1973; sales tax debate, mid 1970s; farm workers labor rights and raising the minimum wage, 1973; obscenity laws in Oregon, mid 1970s; Atiyeh's view of proper morality in United States; role of media in American democracy, 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: Impressions of former Governor and President Bill Clinton; legislative leadership in 1973; decriminalization of marijuana Bill, 1973; debate over Senate bill 100 or Oregon Land Conservation and Development Act, 1973; land use in Washington Country and the balance of agricultural interests and developers, 1973; redefining inventory tax exemptions, Senate Bill 479, 1973; involvement on Transportation Committee, 1973.
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: Effect of Atiyeh Bros. business experience on political life throughout career; effect politics had on family life throughout career; work on Education Committees in 1971 and 1973; procedure of testimonies on committees, 1970s; role of chairman on committees, 1970s; opinion of school system as a bureaucracy, early 1970s; debate of making kindergarten mandatory, early 1970s; legislative election of 1972.
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: Collection of Lewis and Clark historical items; Lewis and Clark Centennial Expo, 1905; Atiyeh's interest in collection of Oregon historical items; Oregon Trail and great migrations to Oregon, mid 1850s; the Atiyeh family migration to United States, 1900; legislators' salary in 1970s.
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: Collective bargaining; Senate Bill 10 in 1973; Senate Bill 100 in 1975; reapportionment in 1971; fluoridation of water early 1970s; Senate Bill 294 in 1971 (an agricultural issue); voting rights for 18-year-olds; bill to debate constitutional prohibition of gambling and lotteries; relationship between Republican Speaker of the House and Republican
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: Budget problems, no specific time; early 1990s politics; proper leadership; comparison to Tom McCall; reflection on tenure as Governor; Emergency Board 1971; Ways and Means Committee; Oregon Agricultural Labor Relations Board.
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: Election of Senate President, early 1970s; early 1990s politics; philosophy of cabinet appointments; discussion of national politics, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson; civil rights while Governor.
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: Environmental issues in 1973 and 1975, Bottle Bill, Litter Bill; his administration compared to Tom McCall; traffic safety; thoughts on Eliza Roseanna Barchus; Education financing; constitutionality of Vietnam War; mass transit debate in 1971; creation of Children's Services division.
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: Taxation, Senate Bill 541, property tax; constituents writing into him as Legislator and Governor; watch and clockmakers bill, use of licenses in government; sunsetting government agencies; committee involvement in 1973 and 1975; involvement in environmental affairs committee in 1971.
