Post by Logan on May 4, 2016 10:38:41 GMT -6
Judge clears payroll tax ballot measure to aid Portland State University
PORTLAND — An Oregon judge has approved ballot language for a proposed payroll tax that would solely benefit Portland State University.
The judge also dismissed a challenge to the measure’s legality filed by the Portland Business Alliance, the city’s chamber of commerce, The Oregonian/Oregon Live reported.
Campaign organizers can now start collecting signatures to get the tax on the ballot in November. Supporters need to gather 34,164 signatures by July 26.
“It’s full steam ahead,” said Yes for PSU campaign spokeswoman Karen Pelland. “We’re committed to making this a reality.”
Read more: registerguard.com/rg/news/local/34334791-75/judge-clears-payroll-tax-ballot-measure-to-aid-portland-state-university.html.csp
PORTLAND — An Oregon judge has approved ballot language for a proposed payroll tax that would solely benefit Portland State University.
The judge also dismissed a challenge to the measure’s legality filed by the Portland Business Alliance, the city’s chamber of commerce, The Oregonian/Oregon Live reported.
Campaign organizers can now start collecting signatures to get the tax on the ballot in November. Supporters need to gather 34,164 signatures by July 26.
“It’s full steam ahead,” said Yes for PSU campaign spokeswoman Karen Pelland. “We’re committed to making this a reality.”
Read more: registerguard.com/rg/news/local/34334791-75/judge-clears-payroll-tax-ballot-measure-to-aid-portland-state-university.html.csp