8 reasons to vote NO on Portland’s 75% tax hike (Measure 26-260)

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon
OregonWatchdog.com

Taxpayers Association of Oregon urges No on Measure 3-629

8 REASONS TO OPPOSE PARK LEVY MEASURE 26-260

#1. It’s a 75% Tax Hike, Not a Renewal

This isn’t a simple renewal—it explodes your parks tax from 80 cents to $1.40 per $1,000 of home value.

#2. Costs You Over $300 Every Year

The average homeowner will pay more than $300 annually in new taxes—money that could pay for groceries or gas.  Families in large numbers have moved out of Portland because it is too expensive to raise a family here.   Don’t make it worse.

#3. Political Tax Hostage Tactics

City officials threaten to slash parks budgets in half if you don’t approve their massive tax hike. There is no discussion of a smaller increase, only 75% or else.  That’s not fair.

#4. Creates the Tax Ratchet Effect

First, they passed a temporary tax and now demand 75% more. What will they want next time?

#5. Portland Taxpayers Are Already Crushed

Families are bleeding money from inflation and rising costs, while city services worsen every day.

#6. Rewards Fiscal Irresponsibility

This lets politicians avoid tough budget choices by just grabbing more from homeowners instead of cutting wasteful spending.

#7. No Accountability for Results

Portland’s track record on managing tax money is terrible. Why throw more money at a system that doesn’t work?

Portland has a massive general fund budget but claims it can’t afford basic park maintenance without soaking taxpayers again.

This is government greed, pure and simple.

Don’t reward politicians who hold essential services hostage for more of your money. VOTE NO on Measure 26-260.

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