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Is it fair for Oregon cities to raise gas taxes without voter approval?


Cottage Grove residents recently voted against proposed measures to increase property taxes and gas taxes in order to fund road repairs. The defeat brought attention to the challenges faced by cities like Cottage Grove in maintaining infrastructure and finding necessary funding sources. A bill, Senate Bill 687, has been proposed to allow cities to enact local fuel taxes without voter approval, providing more flexibility in raising funds for road maintenance. The bill’s sponsors argue that local leaders should have more tools to address financial shortfalls in maintaining roads and bridges. While some cities, like Portland and Newport, have successfully implemented local gas tax increases, many areas in Oregon lack access to this funding source. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Revenue Committee and is being analyzed by various stakeholders. Additionally, discussions are ongoing at the state level to address the significant funding gaps for transportation in the next budget cycle. Lawmakers are considering various options, including raising gas taxes, introducing road-usage charges, and increasing registration fees to generate the necessary revenue for infrastructure maintenance. The fate of Senate Bill 687, and the larger question of transportation funding, remains uncertain as legislators grapple with finding new revenue sources for crucial infrastructure projects.

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