Failed-Revenue System = a “toxic place” for people of color
A new report by a coalition of minority groups labels Multnomah County a "uniquely toxic place" for people of color. Part of the problem: the kicker creates deep budget cuts during economic downturns. According to this groundbreaking report: One in three children of color live in poverty, compared with 12.5 percent ...
Meeting with candidates on the Rainy Day Fund
Last week Tax Fairness Oregon presented our petition calling for a robust Rainy Day Fund via kicker reform to the Democratic candidates running for governor. Governor Kitzhaber and Secretary Bradbury were impressed that over 500 Oregonians had called for this much-needed reform to bring stability to our failed roller-coaster revenue system.
Help Wanted: Courageous Gubernatorial Candidates
We need to start getting serious about revenue stability. Vigorous support for a real Rainy Day Fund via kicker reform should be a litmus test for any candidate who wants to be Oregon's next governor. Due to a still-weak economy and there being little chance of significant financial help from the ...
