Knute’s Proposed Reforms

League of Women Voters Video Interview

Knute recently sat down with Marge Easley of the League of Women Voters for an interview.  Knute worked closely with the LWV in 1994 to pass a landmark campaign finance reform ballot initiative.  Watch the video below then share your … Read More ››

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Proposed Election Reforms

Knute Buehler: Proposed Election Reforms Today, across from Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, I announced my proposed election reforms. I chose this spot because I spent many hours at Pioneer Courthouse Square gathering signatures for the initiatives I’ve worked on. I’ve … Read More ››

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Knute’s PERS Reforms – The Details

Knute’s Proposed Reforms to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) The reform of Oregon’s public employees retirement system (PERS) is one of the most pressing financial issues facing the state. It impacts every level of government. The costs have been … Read More ››

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Knute Proposes Reforms to SOS Audit Division

Knute’s Proposed Reforms to the Secretary of State’s Audit Division The Secretary of State has the power and the responsibility to audit all state agencies and programs and look for ways to improve efficiency, performance, and value.  The Secretary of … Read More ››

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Knute talks with Lars Larson, Bill Post, and Mike and Dave about P.E.R.S.

On Monday, Knute sat down with some of Oregon’s biggest radio personalities to discuss meaningful PERS reform.  You can listen to the full, unedited interviews below: Lars Larson Interview: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] “This PERS crisis is … Read More ››

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Oregonian Editorial – Knute Buehler Proposes PERS Reform

PERS Enters Oregon Secretary of State Campaign by the Oregonian Editorial Board The race for secretary of state is — let’s be honest — usually a snoozer. The office performs some crucial functions, from overseeing elections to redistricting when the Legislature isn’t … Read More ››

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Small Business Responds to Knute’s Plan

Since releasing my proposal to help get Oregon’s economy growing and to assist small business with navigating the state’s red tape, I’ve been hearing from many small business owners and leaders. Below are a few responses that were emailed to … Read More ››

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An Active Plan To Help Small Business

Yesterday, I announced my proposed reforms to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office aimed at helping small businesses navigate red-tape and regulation, creating jobs, and reforming PERS. The Oregonian did a story on it, but it left a lot out! … Read More ››

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