Jon Yunker interview on Atiyeh · Digital Exhibits

Title: Jon Yunker interview on Atiyeh
Description: An interview of Jon Yunker (1944-2019) on the topic of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, recorded on June 22, 2015. Yunker was the State Budget Director during the Atiyeh administration. 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 governorship, highlighting his leadership during economic challenges; Atiyeh's efforts to balance state finances, including cutting government pay by 10% and reducing welfare recipients by 30,000; Atiyeh's tax reforms; Atiyeh's initiatives to attract Japanese businesses; Atiyeh's management style, transparency, and ability to build respect internationally; and contrasts with more recent governance in Oregon, including the impact of the legalization of marijuana and the lack of preparation for new governors.; This recording is accompanied by a transcript.
Identifier: PUA_MS161_073
Date Created: Jun 22, 2015
Creator: Yunker, Jon
Subject: Atiyeh, Victor; Oregon--Politics and government; International trade; Taxation--Oregon
Extent: 1 audio file (52 min.)
Date: 2015
Contributor: Moore, James
Format: MP3
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
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