Wes Wagner

By Ruvin Fernando, RJ Morgan, and Steven Nguyen

Basic Information

• He running for the Governor in Oregon. • Wes Wagner is a Libertarian. • He was the vice president of the Oregon

Libertarian Party. .

Wes Wagner• His previous occupation was a Systems Administrator

and has worked in the IT business for over 10 years. • Attended Miami University and Portland State

University. • Lived in Oregon during his childhood and attended

Oregon public schools. • Member of PNDSA (Pacific Northwest Direct Seed

Association).

Stances on Issues

• Economic development– By eliminating the business income tax in state, we

attract new businesses to come to Oregon. – We should maintain and take care of

infrastructure.

Stances on Issues (Cont.)

• Balancing the state budget– We should stop borrowing money from other

states.– We should stop radical cuts, especially in schools.

Stances on Issues (Cont.)

• Tax reform– Property tax is not a good source of revenue.– By funding large projects, we are continuing

today’s behaviors.

Stances on Issues (Cont).

• Schools– Reduce administrative and non-teacher staff by 75% and

use the excess funds to hire more teachers.– Give districts the power to make their own standards and

give teachers the power to form their own governing structures that determine their curriculum and teaching process. Successful standards and curriculum can be shared to other districts to improve our state’s educational system.

Groups

• Wes Wagner has no groups that are supporting him.

Financial Support

• According to ORESTAR, Wes Wagner has some cash contributions.

• Many contributors are individuals• Wes Wagner made a contribution to the

Libertarian reform PAC