PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portlanders face some of the highest taxes in the country. Now, a state task force convened by Gov. Tina Kotek and The Standard CEO Dan McMillan is recommending wide-ranging reforms to Portland’s tax system and public services, warning the city’s current path is eroding economic competitiveness and public trust.

The Portland Central City Task Force’s Tax Advisory Group (TAG), chaired by Charles Wilhoite of Willamette Management Associates, released its report Tuesday outlining options to change course and restore prosperity in Portland.

“We must ensure local taxes deliver the outcomes Portlanders expect,” Kotek said. “With more families struggling and economic uncertainty ahead, we can’t take our prosperity for granted.”

The 90-page report found, since 2018, Portl

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