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bill sizemore -lrb- 2012 -rrb- 5 aberdeen , washington republican founder numerous ballot initiatives of oregon taxpayers united and chief petitioner for 2 june 1951 cindy ontario , oregon bill sizemore
 bill sizemore political activist
bill sizemore

bill sizemore -lrb- born june 2 , 1951 -rrb- is a political activist in ontario , oregon , united states .
sizemore has never held elected office , but has nonetheless been a major political figure in oregon since the 1990s .
he is considered one of the main proponents of the oregon tax revolt , a movement that seeks to reduce taxes in the state .
oregon taxpayers united , a political action committee he founded in 1993 , has advanced numerous ballot initiatives limiting taxation , and has opposed spending initiatives .
sizemore made an unsuccessful run for governor of oregon in 1998 .
he also announced his intention to run for governor in 2010 , but was indicted by the state on charges of tax evasion .
