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They aren't rejecting a tax increase. They are voting to give themselves a pay raise at the expense of infrastructure.
by doug_durham 6mo ago
They aren't rejecting a tax increase. They are voting to give themselves a pay raise at the expense of infrastructure.
- lotsofpulp 6mo agoThe wording below of the ballot question is clearly “rejecting a tax increase”. > A "no" vote repeals five sections of HB 3991 related to tax and fee increases, including increases to the state's gas tax from $0.40 to $0.46, payroll tax for transportation from 0.1% to 0.2%, and vehicle registration and title fees, with revenue dedicated to the State Highway Fund for transportation funding. > They are voting to give themselves a pay raise A no vote would mean they earn the same they did before they vote. Earning the same is not a pay raise.
- anvuong 6mo agoDo you live in Oregon? The recent vote was about rejecting the proposed payroll tax increase, which was massively unpopular. The vote was so overwhelming that Kotek attempted to yank that clause, so it can be tried another day. People here keep asking why do tax payer needs to pay for incompetent politicians' mistakes. Then when Oregonians did something, the same people blamed them. Are you people high?