Oregonians voters turned out in Tuesday's special election to say "yes" to quality public education and social services, and "no" to tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. TFOC members, Our Oregon and Tax Fairness Oregon, were active players in this major ballot victory.
Two items on the ballot for Oregon's January 27th special election, Measures 66 and 67, would address the state's budget hardships by raising taxes on those most able to afford: wealthy individuals and large corporations. UFE urges voters to vote "YES" to Measures 66 and 67.
Voters for Oregon’s January 26th special election will be asked to affirm the legislature’s revenue package which, in part, will raise the $10 minimum tax for corporations for the first time since 1931.
TFOC member Tax Fairness Oregon participated in a campaign that succeeded in creating two new (temporary) top income tax brackets with rates of 10.8 and 11 percent and increasing the state’s corporate minimum tax. These changes are expected to yield more than $700 million in additional revenue.
UFE's new Executive Director, Brian Miller, urges elected officials to learn from the past in building a more equitable tax structure and a more just economy.
The first two days of the conference (Friday, May 1 and Sat, May 2) will be focused on strategic planning. TFOC members will learn about the data that's been gathered and its implications, and make key decisions regarding TFOC's purpose, strategies, and structures.
A fair tax system is one that is progressive, transparent and that
generates enough revenue to fund quality public services and provide
opportunities that enable all people to thrive.
