With the passing of Measure 76 and newly elected Governor Kitzhaber, it looks like a major step forward in the right direction for Parks, right? Keep in mind unemployment is still high, the state's big budget shortfall, the public's negative perception of state workers and our upcoming contract bargaining. Speaking of state worker/public percerption, check out the Statesmans Journal Article from October 26 on Stateworker Compensation.
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201010260312/NEWS/10260329