Oregon Transformation Project PAC
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| Oregon Transformation Project PAC | |
| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Portland metro area, Ore. |
| Type: | PAC |
| Affiliation: | Republican |
| Top official: | Andrew Miller (Oregon) and Jim Pasero, Directors |
| Founder(s): | Third Century Solutions |
| Year founded: | 2007 |
As of 2014, the Oregon Transformation Project PAC (OTP PAC) was a political action committee established by Third Century Solutions, a public affairs firm based near Portland, Ore. The PAC was part of the Oregon Transformation Project.
Background
The Oregon Transformation Project PAC (OTP PAC) was established by Third Century Solutions, a public affairs firm. According to the Oregon Secretary of State records, Andrew Miller, owner and CEO of Stimson Lumber, and Jim Pasero, a principal at Third Century, were the directors of the PAC in 2015.[1] In 2012, the co-director and treasurer, Rob Kremer, was also the treasurer of the Oregon Republican Party and a former associate at Third Century.[2][3][4]
Below is a list of ballot measures either supported or opposed by the OTP PAC:[5]
| Ballot measures supported or opposed by OTP PAC | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Election | Stance | Measure | Description of measure |
| November 2014 |  |
Measure #34-210 | Adopt Tigard Policy Opposing New High-Capacity Transit Corridor Projects. |
| March 2014 | |
Measure #34-210 | Adopt Tigard Policy Opposing New High-Capacity Transit Corridor Projects |
| November 2013 |  |
Measure #3-433 | Vote to Determine Whether to Disincorporate the City of Damascus |
| May 2013 | |
Measure #3-424 | Use of Certain County Resources for Portland Milwaukie Light Rail (Clackamas County) |
| May 2013 | |
Measure #3-425 | North Clackamas Parks District Property Exchange with TriMet |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #26-144 | Portland Public School District Bonds to Improve Schools (Portland School District) |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #26-146 | Restore School Arts, Music Education; Fund Arts through Limited Tax (City of Portland) |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #3-413 | Authorization to construct and incur debt to finance new library - City of Gladstone |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #26-144 | Portland Public School District Bonds to Improve Schools (Portland School District) |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #26-146 | Restore School Arts, Music Education; Fund Arts through Limited Tax (City of Portland) |
| September 2012 | |
Measure #3-401 | Voter Approval Of County Resources For Public Rail Transit Systems |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #3-404 | Amends Damascus Charter To Limit Spending Growth Rate In City |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #3-413 | Authorization to construct and incur debt to finance new library - City of Gladstone |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #34-199 | Voter Approval of City Resources for 'Public Rail Transit Systems |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #34-203 | Vote Required to Use Certain Funds for Light Rail Construction - City of Tigard |
| November 2012 | |
Measure #84 | Phases out existing inheritance taxes on large estates, and all taxes on intra-family property transfers |
| March 2012 | |
Measure #3-389 | Charter Amendment requiring voter ratification of certain ordinances or plans. (City of Damascus) |
| March 2012 | |
Measure #3-390 | Charter Amendment Clarifying Urban Renewal Procedures for City. (City of Estacada) |
| March 2012 | |
Measure #3-391 | Should Charter Require Voter Approval of Urban Renewal Agencies? (City of Estacada) |
Finances
In 2011/2012 election cycle, Andrew Miller (Oregon) contributed $630,000 to OTP PAC.[4] In 2012, the OTP PAC backed two candidates, John Ludlow and Tootie Smith, for two seats on the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners. Ludlow and Smith won their respective seats. OTP PAC contributed more than $250,000 to Ludlow's and Smith's campaigns, and it contributed $45,000 to Jim Knapp, who also ran for county seat, but lost.[2] Overall, the OTP PAC spent over $700,000 on elections in 2012.[6]
The following is a breakdown of the PAC's contribution totals and expenditures for the 2007-2015 fiscal years:[6]
| OTP PAC contributions received and expenditures, 2007-2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tax year | Total contributions received | Total expenditures |
| 2015 | $0 | $1,362 |
| 2014 | $41,600 | $44,664 |
| 2013 | $32,988 | $31,446 |
| 2012 | $697,063 | $724,301 |
| 2011 | $100,000 | $76,039 |
| 2010 | $1,000 | $3,097 |
| 2009 | $0 | $2.206 |
| 2008 | $410,535 | $435,249 |
| 2007 | $0 | $0 |
Recent news
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See also
- PAC
- Andrew Miller (Oregon)
- Oregon Estate Tax Phase-Out Initiative, Measure 84 (2012)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Transformation Project PAC, Persons Associated," accessed November 19, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Oregonian, "Election results solidify Oregon Transformation Project's game-changing influence in Clackamas County," November 9, 2012
- ↑ Oregon Republican Party, "Oregon Republican Party's Newly Elected Officers," January 22, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Oregonian, "What's next for the Oregon Transformation Project?" January 22, 2013
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Transformation Project PAC, Account Summary," accessed November 19, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Transformation Project PAC, Account Summary," accessed November 19, 2015
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