Hardy Myers interview on Atiyeh · Victor Atiyeh Collection

Title: Hardy Myers interview on Atiyeh
Description: An interview of Hardy Myers (1939-2016) regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on Feb. 19, 2015. Myers was an attorney who served as a Democrat in Oregon's House of Representatives from 1974-1985, including as the Speaker of the House from 1981-1985. He later served as Oregon's Attorney General from 1997-2009. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.; The interview includes discussion of: Atiyeh's interactions with legislators; his role in addressing property tax limitations and budget deficits; his involvement in judicial reform; Atiyeh's post-gubernatorial activities, particularly his advocacy for Native American causes; his flexibility in taxation and budget matters; and his collaborative approach to governance.; This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
Identifier: PUA_MS161_051
Date Created: Feb 19, 2015
Creator: Myers, Hardy
Subject: Atiyeh, Victor; Oregon--Politics and government; Federally recognized Indian tribes; Taxation--Oregon
Extent: 1 audio file (1 hr., 7 min.)
Date: 2015
Contributor: Moore, James
Format: MP3
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
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