Election night results. Small tax wins (May Primary)

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon
OregonWatchdog.com

The Tuesday Night Election Night results from the Oregon May Primary are in and include some small wins for taxpayers.

#1. The Tillamook hotel tax (#29-183) is heading for defeat.  This was a 30% tax increase that brought a united opposition — including the Taxpayers Association of Oregon.

#2. The Mt Hood Community College Bond (#26-258) asking for money for pool luxuries and a DEI-type office was defeated. The Taxpayers Association of Oregon led the opposition.

#3. The massive $1.8 billion Portland School Bond (#26-259) was almost defeated by 3%. This was despite heavy support and spending by the pro-side which flooded the district with mailings. Media criticism and a handful of Voter Argument opposition (including Taxpayers Association) made an impact.

#4. The massive $400 million Tigard school bond (34-342) is too close to call.  The Taxpayers Association of Oregon was the only Voter Pamphlet opposition.

#5. Voters in North Bend soundly rejected (#6-221) measure removing voter approval for fee increases.

Smaller wins:  Local measures failed including Hubbard gas tax, and multiple parks/rec type bond from North Bend, Polk County, Madras went down to defeat.

Despite those ballot measure wins, there was big setbacks in school board races for pro-parents rights/ pro-taxpayer candidates.

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