Vote Yes on 66 and 67
January 19, 2010 4:17 pmThe most prevalent argument against Measures 66 and 67 is that they will raise taxes on middle class families and small businesses. Vote Yes For Oregon has assembled the following illuminating chart. It shows not only how false that claim is, but how as recently as the last legislative session dissenting conservative groups like the Oregon Business Association advanced flatter tax increases which would have shifted the burden from the very wealthy back on to those very middle class families and small businesses they now purport to defend.
There’s a lot at stake for Oregon in this vote. As we work together to save jobs, fund public education, and maintain long term health care, those among us who can most afford to help must do so. As the above table indicates, Measures 66 and 67 are not tax hikes against the middle class, nor are they anti-business. Oregon state has the 2nd lowest business tax in the country. If we want to attract more businesses to Portland, then adequately funding education, social programs, and infrastructure is exactly what we need to do.
Ballots must be received no later than Jan. 26th at 8pm. You can find out where to drop your ballot at Vote Yes For Oregan’s site.
One Response to “Vote Yes on 66 and 67”
I would also like to encourage everyone in Portland to vote Yes on 66 and 67. I voted yes the moment I had my ballot in my hands.
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