Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) earned a 95% score on the Associated Oregon Industries' recently released 2009 voting scorecard. Based on key votes from the 2009 legislative session, AOI's biennial scorecard measures each legislator's performance on issues important to Oregon businesses and job creation.
"During these tough recessionary times, we need to help businesses survive and succeed. My 2009 legislative record reflects a commitment to improving Oregon's economy and creating family wage jobs," said Representative Smith.
The AOI scorecard tracked legislators' votes on many of the session's most important bills. Rep. Smith joined AOI in supporting the Jobs and Transportation Act and expanding the inclusion of biomass into the state's renewable portfolio standard. He also joined the group in opposing legislation they considered to be detrimental to businesses, including the corporate tax increase and the new tax on commercial health insurance premiums.
Representative Greg Smith earned an "A" grade on the Oregon Farm Bureau's recently released 2009 legislative report, the highest grade the OFB gives legislators. Based on key votes from the 2009 legislative session, the OFB biennial scorecard measures each legislator's performance on issues important to Oregon farmers.
"Greg is a tireless advocate of our natural resource industry. He really does do a good job defending agriculture. Congratulations Greg on earning high marks from the agricultural lobby group of OFB," said Larry and Corrine Lindsay of Lexington, Oregon. (Lindsay Feed Lot/Lindsay Ranches)
"Representative Smith is, without question, among the most reliable Second Amendment supporters in the Oregon Legislature. In an environment where gun rights are literally under siege, gun owners can rely on Representative Smith to stand up and protect those rights through thick and thin!"
-Kevin Starrett, Oregon Firearms Federation
"The National Rifle Association of America Inc. sincerely appreciates all you do and have done for our Oregon membership throughout the years!"
-Rod Harder, NRA Oregon Consultant
Representative Greg Smith is recognized as a leader with resolve who will cross party lines when it is for the benefit of District 57. In 2009, he showed independence and leadership by supporting legislation critical to minimizing cuts to public schools.
He has been a consistent supporter for increasing school funding, and a champion for ensuring fair funding for small, rural high schools. Rep. Smith sits on the Ways & Means Education Subcommittee.
Representative Greg Smith has been recognized as an "Education Champion" by Stand for Children and as an "Educational Leader" by the Oregon Education Association.
In the 2009 Legislative Session, Representative Smith voted against more than $858,464,275 in new taxes. These included a major tax on those who use rural hospitals, a tax on hunting and fishing licenses, a tax on logging equipment and the corporate tax.
