Oregon State Treasurer
The State Treasurer serves as the chief financial officer for the state and is responsible for the prudent financial management of billions of taxpayer dollars. The Treasurer also serves as the state s chief investment officer and has the duty of investing the monies of numerous funds such as the Public Employee Retirement Fund, the State Accident Insurance Fund, and the Common School Fund. The Treasurer serves on a variety of state financial boards and on the State Land Board, which has a fiduciary duty to manage state trust lands for the benefit of the Common School Fund. The Office of the State Treasurer additionally issues state bonds, serves as the central bank for state agencies, and administers the Oregon 529 College Savings Network. It manages a portfolio of about $88 billion.Term: 4 years. This position is partisan. Salary: $77,000 (2017)
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Brian Boquist
(Rep)
What government reforms, if any, would you support to improve Oregon’s fiscal strength?
What is your vision on how, if at all, Oregon should use its power to invest its holdings in an effort to affect climate change?
What, if any, reforms to Oregon’s Public Employment Retirement System (PERS) would you support?
Town Where You Live
Dallas Oregon
Your Experience/Qualifications
Occupation: Farmer, Forester, Small Business Owner, Citizen Legislator (State Senator) Background: Aviation, forestry, ranching, dairy farming, construction, international business, military, humanitarian & veteran foundation. Education: BS WOSC. MBA OSU.
County
Polk
Term
Four Year
Oregon funds are not meeting their goals nor improving the deficit position. Nor are the funds performing even near to the market for some reason. It is not a matter of reform but a matter of research, review and changing the portfolio to improve returns and sustainability.
PERS participants and recipients have requested the funds be invested to maximize investment returns. Proven investments in environmental holdings that meet this requirement should be considered when fiscally sustainable and viable.
Diversify into more Oregon based businesses and holdings reducing international risks such as seen in Europe at this time.
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