OTA Dispatch Fall 2015

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12 Oregon Truck DISPATCH
OTA TRUCK PAC
With more and more regulations for the
trucking industry, OTA continues to be a
reputable voice for the trucking industry on the
political stage, striving to educate, inform and
influence decision makers. OTA maintains a
consistent presence in the Oregon State
Legislature, always on hand to offer testimony,
meet with key legislators and track bills that
could significantly affect the industry.
While tracking hundreds of bills, offering
testimony and meeting with key legislators,
we continue to fight for a business environment
that includes all aspects of the trucking
industry—drivers, technicians, safety personnel,
management and others. OTA ensures that key
legislators understand how new regulatory
policies and other efforts will impact our
members. This is why it’s vital that OTA
maintains a presence in the Oregon Legislature
and with state-wide and national committees.
In order to keep our Government Affairs team on the frontlines, we need continued contributions to
the Truck PAC. Ongoing support makes fighting the battles possible, giving OTA the ability to back
candidates who share our collective vision and promote bills that will benefit our industry and prevent
those that will have a negative impact.
The 2016 election cycle will be one for the books. Oregon will be electing a Governor, Secretary of State,
State Treasurer and several House and Senate seats. With a lot at stake, OTA has been gearing up in
preparation for the election year, planning to be a significant player in the effort. With the strong
Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate, Oregon businesses and the trucking industry will
remain under attack. Your contribution to the PAC allows OTA to support candidates who share
similar goals and support our industry. ◉
▶▶ Learn more about the Oregon Truck PAC fund and make your contribution online at:
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Building the Oregon
Truck PAC Fund
With the increased cost of waging an election
campaign or promoting a bill through the
legislature, it’s vital that OTA is equipped
to take on the well-funded special interest
and environmental groups. You can be
on the frontline of this fight by becoming
a part of the Truck PAC Leadership Circle!
▶ Interested in joining these members as
part of the exclusive Leadership circle?
truck_pac_leadership_circle.aspx
THANK YOU!
By Courtney Sipel, OTA Staff