By Taxpayers Association of Oregon / OregonWatchdog.com
The Senate this week just passed the $4.3 billion gas tax/wage tax transportation package. They rammed this massive tax with as little public notice and input as possible and with over 93% opposition based on Capitol testimony.
Now, thanks to State Senator Bruce Starr, State Representative Ed Diehl, and Jason Williams of the Taxpayers Association, they are the Chief Petitioners who are filing paperwork for a referendum petition to give voters a right to vote on this massive gas tax that will cost many families $300 in higher expenses.
Now, Governor Kotek is asking voters NOT to sign the petition giving voters the right to vote.
KPIC reports on Kotek’s response to a right-to-vote-on-gas-tax petition, “She encouraged Oregonians to “think twice” about potentially supporting a referendum, saying it could compromise the safety of roads and the security of some jobs at ODOT.”In terms of referral, Oregonians certainly have the right, and there is a process to refer to something they don’t agree with. Frankly, I would urge Oregonians to think about signing on to a referral that will take away our basic ability as Oregonians to keep our roads operating,” said Kotek. “Let’s all come together as a state to make sure we have the roads we need.”
How can Oregon come together, when Kotek shuts voters out of the process?
Even worse, the petition to give voters the right to vote on this gas tax is frozen until Governor Kotek officially signs the bill. The longer Governor Kotek waits on the bill, the shorter the window people will have to gather signatures within the 90-day window to refer a tax.
Stay tuned on details.
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