H.R.1, recently passed by Congress , will cause deep cuts in state income tax revenue that will leave many Oregonians without the services they rely on, (“ Tax cuts in Trump’s bill could cost Oregon nearly $1B in revenue over next 2 years, state analysis says, ” Aug. 5). We should increase state taxes on those who benefit most from tax savings under H.R. 1.

When Oregon faced the Great Recession in 2008, Oregon voters passed Measures 66 and 67. By adjusting these measures, as has been done in past sessions, we can increase Oregon revenue to provide for basic human needs across the state.

Measure 66 proposed a tax rate of 10.8% (now 9.9%) on joint household income of $250,000 to $500,000 ($125,000 to $250,000 for individual filers) and phased out their federal tax deduction. In ad

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