[Grovenet] Visitor-friendly Portland

[Steven]

Lower some of our other taxes and a sales tax makes sense.
Oregonians have lost faith in their leadership to cut a tax.

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> From: grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com [mailto:grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com]On
> Behalf Of Allen Warren
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 4:10 PM
> To: Forest Grove local interests list
> Subject: [Grovenet] Visitor-friendly Portland
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> According to Smart Money , Portland is #2 when it comes to tax-friendly
> cities in the U.S. for travelers.  Then, after getting mesmerized by the
> mountains and all the greenery, some of the visitors turn into residents
> and get the shock of 9% state income tax.  Without a sales tax, it does
> make it easier on travelers but pretty hellish for residents.  And what
> happens if the Measure 59 initiative on the November ballot gets
> approved?  This is the initiative that would allow for 100% deduction of
> federal tax paid on the state return.
> Maybe all this is by choice?  Sort of?  Please visit but don't stay?
>  
> Allen Warren
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