By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation,
The Portland Blues Festival is forced to cut back days to save on costs. It was reported in the Portland Business Journal that costs of running the concert were up 60%. That is 60%!
Costs are up 60% because there have been a 32% increase in local taxes since 2019.
Portland, Multnomah, and METRO have raised …
• income taxes (METRO)
• income taxes (County)
• business taxes
• property taxes (for library)
• gas taxes
• retail taxes
• business license fees
The State has raised …
• minimum wages
• business taxes
• state gas taxes
• 200+ fees increases across various agencies.
The Oregon Brewer’s Festival closed due to these types of costs.
The Bend Brewfest has canceled over costs
Oregon Symphony canceled their Waterfront Park concert over costs
