The decisions we make not only affect state programs and services today, but as we know from our state’s fiscal history, they can also have a lasting impact on the direction of our state far into the future.

That is why it is important to not only make decisions based on our immediate needs, but to have a vision for where we want Oregon to be in the coming decades; to be able to identify what we can do today to move us closer to those goals of a strong economy; to ensure fiscal discipline and security, and an accountable government; and to be a state prepared to address future trends and changing needs that could impact the quality of services and life for the citizens of Oregon.