Oregonians understand that the road to economic recovery will not be short, but we will emerge stronger as a state, and in the meantime we must protect the health and safety of our citizens.
As The Oregonian reported on March 30, 2009, Oregonians depend on public services to help get back on their feet.
Read the entire article entitled: “Oregon drug treatment cuts: a lot to lose.”
Now more than ever we must address the issues that put families into crisis: substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health.
Families will be stronger, children will grow up in safer environments, and by providing the resources necessary to Oregon citizens we will deal with the immediate economic crisis while laying the foundation for future prosperity as a state.
For every dollar the state spends on substance abuse treatment, Oregon saves up to $7 in other costs, such as foster care or state custody bills.
Our state’s success is based on the power of ordinary citizens working together. That’s why we cannot tie the hands of the public sector through limited funding that reduces its flexibility.
Now’s not the time to go backwards.
