Dan Simmons interview on Atiyeh · Victor Atiyeh Collection

Title: Dan Simmons interview on Atiyeh
Description: An interview of Dan Simmons regarding Oregon's Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on June 14, 2015. Simmons served as an analyst in Oregon's Legislative Fiscal Office from 1969-1984. Atiyeh appointed him as Director of the state's Department of General Services in 1987. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.; The interview includes discussion of: Oregon's political leadership and legislative dynamics from 1969 to 1984, highlighting the positive impact of leaders like Vic Atiyeh and Stafford Hansel; contrasts between that period's bipartisan culture versus later partisanship; the influence of money in politics; Atiyeh's ability to balance policy with political considerations; his effective executive leadership; the difficult transition from Atiyeh's administration to that of Gov. Neil Goldschmidt; the role of policy advisors; and the relationship between Atiyeh's policies and Oregon's demographic and political shifts.; This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
Identifier: PUA_MS161_056
Date Created: Jun 15, 2015
Creator: Simmons, Dan
Subject: Atiyeh, Victor; Goldschmidt, Neil; Oregon--Politics and government
Extent: 1 audio file (54 min.)
Date: 2015
Contributor: Moore, James
Format: MP3
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
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