PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Gov. John Kitzhaber says getting past the recession is going to be tough, but his recovery strategy would push job creation through renewable energy projects such as biomass fuel and more foreign investment in Oregon.
Kitzhaber outlined his economic goals Tuesday in Portland as part of series of campaign appearances in his bid for a third term as governor after serving two terms from 1994 to 2002.
But Kitzhaber says he’s still working on the details.
Some of his other goals include improved access to credit and investment capital for Oregon businesses.
He also said the Oregon “kicker” refund that returns surplus tax revenue must be modified to help the state avoid boom and bust economic cycles.
