voting on tax increases

01-22-2010, 03:59 PM

Oregon is known as a pretty progressive and "good government" state by most measures.

It comes down to the requirement to balance the budget, at least on paper. And that generally comes down to one of two options...raise revenue or cut services.

IMO, a tax increase on top wage earners and corps (most of which will pay $150 instead of $10)...or raise other taxes, like the state sales tax that would impact more people.

Or cut services.

There are few other options.

01-22-2010, 03:59 PM	#13
Redux Guest Posts: n/a	Oregon is known as a pretty progressive and "good government" state by most measures. It comes down to the requirement to balance the budget, at least on paper. And that generally comes down to one of two options...raise revenue or cut services. IMO, a tax increase on top wage earners and corps (most of which will pay $150 instead of $10)...or raise other taxes, like the state sales tax that would impact more people. Or cut services. There are few other options.

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