| Governor's Oregon Principles Budget 2005-2007 |
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| The Oregon Principles - An Overview |
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Children’s educational needs are met and adults have lifelong opportunities to develop career skills through post-secondary education, ongoing training and professional development.
Children must be ready to learn when they enter school and the education they receive must prepare them for success at every stage, including college and the workforce. Communities and families should be engaged in supporting the success, safety, and well-being of all children.
Oregon must also invest in post-secondary education to promote future economic prosperity. As our economy grows and changes, adults need access to the continued workforce training opportunities that open doors to living-wage employment.
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Oregon’s most vulnerable have their basic health, food and shelter needs met.
Oregon is a place where we value taking care of those who are the most vulnerable, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. All of us benefit and communities prosper when our citizens’ basic health, food and shelter needs are met.
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Oregon has a positive business climate and invests in economic development in order to create and retain sustainable businesses and family-wage jobs.
The future of Oregon depends on its ability to strategically invest in human capital and infrastructure to facilitate the growth of business and jobs. We must increase our capacity to innovate and foster business development to create and retain enduring jobs for Oregonians.
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Oregon has a healthy balance between growth, infrastructure development and environmental protection.
Oregon’s environment and its economic health are inextricably linked. We must enhance and protect our natural resources while also contributing to Oregon’s economic growth through responsible infrastructure development.
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Oregonians are safe in their homes, communities and in state institutions.
Public safety is essential to our citizens. We must hold criminals accountable for their actions, prevent crime and reduce recidivism. We must also provide for safe buildings and places of work, prevent fraud and abuse, and maintain the ability to prepare for and swiftly respond to emergencies to preserve life and property.
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State government is stable, responsive and accountable to Oregonians.
State government must be a responsible steward of the public’s money. This means we must work in a cooperative and coordinated manner with our partners in the private sector and with local government - counties, cities, and special districts. We serve the same constituency and they must know that our mutual goal is to provide them with superior customer service.
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