News Release: 10/8/2024
You probably know a great deal about the problems Measure 118 would cause by enacting the largest tax increase in Oregon history, a tax on sales, including sales on food and even medicine. Now you can help draw attention in your neighborhood by requesting a NO on 118 lawn sign through the Action Center on our campaign website.
The Action Center contains many other tools, too. You can share your story by providing a quote or uploading a video, downloading fact sheets and more. Meanwhile, consider liking and following the campaign on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Check out our latest ad!
Last weekend, we launched our latest TV ad, which highlights several ways in which Measure 118’s $6.8 Billion annual tax on sales would increase costs for basic necessities like utilities, home and car insurance, gasoline, internet service, medicine, food and health care.
Watch the ad here.
Meanwhile, check out our first ad here. It which features Joel Kelly, an organic food grower and small business owner in Milwaukie, who describes the negative impacts Measure 118 would have on small businesses in Oregon.
These ads are part of a comprehensive effort by our coalition to inform Oregon voters about the negative impacts of Measure 118, a massive tax on sales that would drive up costs for Oregon households and businesses.
What they’re saying about Measure 118
The more Oregonians know about Measure 118, the more strongly they feel about preventing the harm it would do. The list of labor unions, businesses, social justice advocates, elected officials and newspaper editorial boards opposing the measure keeps growing. Here’s what just a handful of them have to say:
“A tax that raises the price of medicine, food and utilities, saps funding for essential services and sends that money as rebates to all residents – regardless of income or need – is a formula for chaos.” – Oregonian editorial board
“Oregonians think they have no state sales tax, but residents will pay more as businesses pass their tax costs along to consumers in order to survive.” – Wall Street Journal editorial board
“Don’t be fooled by Measure 118’s ‘tax rebate.’ You’ll pay for that windfall through higher prices on just about everything.” – Gresham Outlook
“It’s a half-baked idea that could prove incredibly damaging.” – Yamhill County News-Register editorial board
“Measure 118 will hurt firefighters and other frontline workers by reducing available public safety funds in state, county and municipal budgets.” – Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
“Measure 118 would divert vitally needed funds from the state’s general fund, limiting access to resources that are vital for our communities, particularly communities of color who have been under-resourced. Measure 118 runs counter to our work to build the capacity of communities of color and will make it more difficult to achieve justice and equity goals.” – Coalition of Communities of Color
“Measure 118 is a hot mess, and voters should reject it as inequitable and wasteful.” Tax Fairness Oregon
“If passed, Measure 118 would push us to the breaking point. While other businesses may pass this tax on to consumers, independent oncologists cannot pass this on to our patients – nor would we want to.” – Dr. John Schuler, radiation oncologist
“Measure 118 would threaten small businesses by imposing a $6.8 Billion tax on sales, the largest tax increase in Oregon history. It would drive up costs for basic supplies we need to run our business and force us to pass those costs onto our customers.” – Joel Kelly, small business owner
“Measure 118 is another out-of-state and dangerous experiment that doesn’t align with the needs of Oregonians.” – Senate Minority Leader Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles
“I am opposed to this ballot measure. It may look good on paper, but its flawed approach would punch a huge hole in the state budget and put essential services for low-wage and working families at risk.” – Gov. Tina Kotek
“Measure 118 would hurt seniors living on fixed incomes by increasing prices for housing, groceries and medications – none of which are exempted from this tax. The last thing our state needs is to send rebates to wealthy folks who do not need it at the expense of services supporting our most vulnerable Oregonians.” – Oregon State Council of Retired Citizens and the United Seniors of Oregon
Support the Coalition!
We need your help! Measure 118 is a complicated and costly measure, and it takes resources to talk with voters in advance of ballots dropping in October. Please consider helping with a contribution that makes sense for you or your business. Contributions can be made online at www.NOonMeasure118.com/donate. Every dollar matters!
Again, we thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Defeat the Costly Tax on Sales
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Oregon Business & Industry
- October 08, 2024