Tax Relief Drive Presses for State Property Tax Cuts
A local council urges readers to lobby the state Senate to pass property tax relief bills as districts push back against high real property taxes. One relief bill has cleared the House while the Senate debates a distribution issue that would boost Multnomah County. The school budget faces cuts and a debated high school plan amid concerns over highway site choice and taxpayer burden.
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Writer Asks To The Editor On Myrtle Crest Budget Vote
A reader reflects on voting for the Myrtle Crest school budget and questions officials credibility. He criticizes taxation and government spending from local to national levels, urging trust in citizen elected committees and raising concerns about city limits and budget oversight.
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Myrtle Crest
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Property Tax Reform Voted Down Again in School Budget Fight
A district notes 685 voters opposed the school budget a second time while lamenting low public turnout at budget hearings. The writer argues tax relief must come from the state legislature in Salem, urging residents to contact representatives to press for cuts and relief. The piece reflects frustration with local apathy and the distance to state decisions.
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Bob Bruce
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Budget Fight Looms as School Board Faces Special Election
Superintendent Stewart urged cuts after the budget failed, but the board kept the plan and it was defeated again. The revised budget trims 48350, keeps most programs, ends the summer reading program, and avoids adding a new school site while raising cafeteria prices. The decision now rests with voters at the June 1 special election.
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Stewart
Metagus Urges Clear Action for Community Interests
Que W Metagus calls for decisive steps to protect local concerns and outlines possible actions aligned with public welfare. The statement stresses practical remedies and community-focused outcomes.
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W. Metagus
No voters urged to support budget in Myrtle Point discussion
In a community voice, Marvia argues against opposition to a school district budget. She contends the December tax burden is not unique to Myrtle Point and cites statewide flood impact. She defends an honest budget and asks no voters where they were during budget meetings.
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