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: Long term energy plan; state involvement in utilities; Northwest Power Bill 1979-80; Pebble Springs Nuclear Project; Bob Straub's Domestic and Rural Power Authority; other energy policies early years of Governorship; econometric model for the state of Oregon 1979; Indian affairs as Governor 1979-80; changes to the order of succession to the Governor 1979-80; Oregon Wilderness Bill 1979-80.
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: Philosophy of representing Oregon; covering ground in Oregon on the campaign trail; communicating with the masses as Governor; effect of public life on marriage with Dolores; working with a Democratic House of Representatives; working relationships with: Speaking of the House Hardy Myers, Majority Leader Grattan Kerans, Minority Leader Gary Wilhelms; Atiyeh's tax relief program and budget for 1979-80; homeowner/renter relief program; national inflation and interest rates and effects; canceling prior executive orders by previous Governors 1979-80; Atiyeh's long term energy plan.
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: Process of appointments while he was governor; Kelly Wood and the Department of Energy; partisanship in Legislature during early years as governor; conflict with legislature over appointments; early relationship as Governor with Senate President Jason Boe; replacing members of the Energy Facilities Sitting Council; cutting salaries of personal staff; Dolores' new role as Governor's wife; Tom and Suzanne Atiyeh adjusting to their father as Governor; inaugural address: issues raised and response to speech; association with Governor Reagan's message.
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: Beer and Wine distribution bill; early time as Governor 1979; administration appointments as Governor 1979; transition between Governor Straub and Atiyeh; department appointments: human resources, economic development, commerce, etc.; process of appointments.
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 Election night of 1978; initial thoughts on being elected Governor; security at his house post election 1978; other state elections of 1978; Tom McCall in the 1978 election. Note: page 718 is missing from the transcript.
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: Walter Huss and Candidate financing; Oregon Measures 6 and 8 +regarding property taxes in 1978 election; Atiyeh and Reagan in conservative movement late 1970s and early 1980s; difference in approach to Governor Campaign in 1974 and 1978; environmental issues: wilderness election 1978; important issues 1978 Governor election; general campaign progress of 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: Election night primary Governor race 1978; raising money and getting volunteers in 1978 campaign; getting endorsements for primary and general campaign 1978; status of Republican party late 1970s; relationship with Republican party during campaign; Walter Huss in 1978 election; Atiyeh's religious views on his political philosophy.
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.
