Press Release: Smith Calls Out State Economists on Morrow County Forecast
The Honorable Greg SmithOregon House of Representatives
District 57
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 7, 2024
Smith Calls Out State Economists on Morrow County Forecast
SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Office of Economic Analysis’s released the March Economic and Revenue Forecast. During their presentation, one topic they discussed was county productivity. Their report showed (see attached) that Morrow County is within the bottom quintile of percent change in real GDP per worker (2019-2022), having a greater than 4% decrease. Rep. Smith believes these numbers could be inaccurate and has invited the State Economists out to District 57.
“Morrow County is a highly productive county,” said Rep. Smith, “that’s why I invited our State Economists to come out to District 57 and see for themselves”.
Representative Greg Smith is currently serving his twelfth term as a State Representative, making him the longest serving member in the Oregon Legislature, as well as the 4th longest serving State Representative in Oregon history. He holds a gavel as the Co-Chair of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government. Representative Smith also serves as the Co-Vice Chair of the full Joint Ways and Means Committee. Additionally, he is the ranking member on the House Revenue Committee. To reach out, please visit Rep Smith’s Facebook Page or send him an email at rep.gregsmith@oregonlegislature.gov
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