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: Issues of the 1983 legislative session: property tax relief, State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF), Police and Firefighter benefits; consumer protection laws, 1983; Atiyeh's personal philosophy on consumer protection laws; relationship with consumer protection group Fair Share, 1983; arranging meetings with demonstrators; legislation that prevented utilities from shutting off services, 1983; landlord-tenant laws, 1983; seatbelt laws for children, 1983; establishing trade office in Japan, early 1980s; working toward economic diversification in Oregon, early 1980s; budgeting for State Parks and State Police; Oregon Arts Commission, early 1980s; Art and Music in Oregon politics, 1970s-1980s; Atiyeh's personal thoughts on art; senior citizen homestead referral program, early 1980s; defeat of a citizens board to represent public at utility hearings; Oregon Liquor Control Commission.
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's Office Budget, 1983; Atiyeh's refusal to meet with Irv Fletcher of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations; National Governor's Association meeting, 1983; impressions of Governors: Scott Matheson of Utah, Jim Thompson of Illinois, Richard Thornburg of Pennsylvania, Bruce Bassett of Arizona, Tony Anaya of New Mexico, Joseph Brennan of Maine; Western Governor's Conference, 1983; thoughts on George Ariyoshi of Hawaii and Dick Lamm of Colorado; Atiyeh as chair of Western Governor's Conference, 1983; proposed land swap between the State of Oregon and Federal Government; thoughts on Secretary of Interior James Watt.
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: Embarrassing moments as politician; changes in 1983 legislature; State of the State address, 1983; Seven Point crime plan, 1983; Net Receipts Tax, 1983; potential sales tax,1983; funding Oregon State Parks, mid-1980s; Governor's Office budget.
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: Ronald Reagan's trip to Klamath Falls and Atiyeh's ride on Air Force 1; election results of 1982; reflection of the campaign and election for Governor, 1982; campaign financing and expenditures, 1982 election; Political Action Committees, 1982 election; Lee Johnson leaving staff, 1982.
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: Land Conservation and Development Commission, early 1980s; Oregon infrastructure development; helping the forest products industry, early 1980s; crime prevention in second term; The Matrix System of punishment; taxes and the deficit of the 1980s; letter from Atiyeh to the White House about the deficit, 1982; relationship with Republican party during 1982 election; Ronald Reagan visiting Oregon, 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: Pardoning of Duane Samples, 1982; interview with 60 Minutes and Mike Wallace, 1982; thoughts on Kulongoski's plan to invest portions of state employee pensions; divestment from South African companies, early 1980s; problems African Americans have in America; support for longshoremen and timber exports; platform for his second term as 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: Tape 36, Side 1 of Governor Atiyeh's oral history covers: Organizing for political campaigns, early 1980s; working with the Republican Party on campaigns; issue of relief from long term federal timber sales contracts; thoughts on the federal government managing Northwest timber; role of homeownership in America; Savings and Loan Crisis, late 1980s to early 1990s; timber industry and the free market; State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF) and the budget deficit of 1982.
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: Third Debate in Medford with Ted Kulongoski of Governor Campaign, 1982; principles underlying campaign of 1982; thoughts on
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: Reelection for Governor, 1982; Reelect Governor Atiyeh Committee: Blake Herring, Leonard Forsgren, and Roy Livermore; labor politics in 1982 Governor Campaign; Oregon Public Employees endorsing Ted Kulongoski; challenging Ted Kulongoski to a debate, 1982; first debate with Ted Kulongoski at the City Club of Portland, 1982; how Atiyeh prepared for debates.
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: Special legislative session early 1982; balancing the budget, 1982; tax increases versus budget cuts; conflict with legislature over budget, 1982; selective versus broad based across the board cutting; shortfall of revenue, 1982; reflections on special legislative session of 1982.
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: Veterans home loan program; policies enacted by 1981 legislature: Crabtree State Park, Senior Citizen Advisory Council, kindergartens, anti-smoking laws, gas tax, collective bargaining; Willamette Valley Commuter Train; tourist agency; unemployment insurance and benefits; logging exports to Japan; nursing home reform; reflections on 1981 legislative session as 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: Personal philosophy of role of government: major fundamental difference between Democrats and Republicans; addressing the City Club (of Portland?) in March 1981: cutting budgets and regulation; raising revenue through taxes in 1981; reform of the state judicial system in 1981; eliminating the Metropolitan Boundary Commission, early 1980s; thoughts on election by mail; state veterans home loan program.
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: Northwest Regional Power and Planning Council; Herb Schwab and Roy Hemingway representatives of Northwest Regional Power and Planning Council; special legislation in October, 1981 to reduce budget; reviewing the scenic rivers act 1981; Land Conservation and Development Commission, early 1980s; legislation to make racial harassment a crime, early 1980s; National Governor's Association Meeting and meeting with President Ronald Reagan, February, 1981; impressions of past presidents: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Regan, and George Bush; impressions of David Stockman, Head of Management and Budget; productivity of National Governors Association Meeting, 1981; Dorchester Conference 1981.
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: Atiyeh's position on state employees during governorship; businessmen versus administrators for running state agencies, governorship; personal involvement in affairs of state government, governorship; observations of government bureaucracy during political career; promoting conservation and alternative energy development, 1981; Alumax Aluminum plant in Boardman, early 1980s; Northwest Regional Power Bill and Northwest Regional Power Planning Council, 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: Atiyeh's private political fund, early 1980s; The Oregonian's political orientation; Denny Miles protecting Governor Atiyeh; weekly press conferences during governorship and media availability; July, 1980 American Federation of Labor prison conflict; relationship with 1981 legislative session; The Willamette Weeks's relationship to Atiyeh; opinion of political
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: Iran hostage crises, 1979-81; military strategy during Carter and Regan administrations; affirmative action plan, early 1980s; 1980 special legislative session: resolving the budget crisis; 1980 presidential election; assessment of first year as Governor 1979-1980.
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.
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: Air, ground, and water pollution: banning disposable diapers 1979; effect of bottle bill; opinion on conjugal visits 1979; personal assessment of the 1979 legislative session; media assessment of Atiyeh's first legislative session as Governor; Land Use Board of Appeals 1979; opinion of legislative branch from Governors perspective; relationship as Governor to Emergency Board; role of budget director with legislative branch; relationship with Washington Governor Dixie Lee Ray and Idaho Governor John Evans.
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: Energy concerns: taxes on oil extraction and a ban on shutoffs of heat and electricity during winter months; bills that were not passed as Governor, early 1980s; seatbelt law and an increase in highway speed limits; personal stance on abortions early 1980s; methods of capital punishment early 1980s; discrimination against homosexuals early 1980s; minority affairs: Commission of the Status of Black and Hispanic affairs; attempted removal of the ban against self-serve gas pumps; reducing the drinking age from 21 to 19.
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: Bills
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: Reform of the welfare system late 1970s, early 1980s; reform of the two parent family welfare; Banfield light rail system and Mount Hood Freeway early 1980s; veterans bonds early 1980s; nuclear power plants in Oregon early 1980s; potential future energy sources; philosophy and procedure relating to vetoes.
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: Role vis-a-vis legislative committees as Governor; extraditions while Governor; first 100 days: working on the internal administration of the State Government; responding to comments about him from Bob Smith and Robert Knipe; changing administration from Bob Straub to his; hosting open houses while Governor; media availability while Governor; taxes in 1979 legislative session.
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: Columbia Region of Associated Governors and Metro; personal view of role of government; solid waste disposal plans; air, water, and ground pollution; role of government: Job Training and Partnership Act; moving from legislative branch to the executive branch; opinion of Oregon has a Democratic Congress and a Republican Governor.
