Author: jonathan@jonathantasini.com

The Portland Mercury posted this article on March 17th:

“What could Oregon do with an additional $2.7 billion in revenue each year? That’s about how much Portlander Jonathan Tasini says would be generated with a 2 percent wealth tax imposed on Oregon taxpayers with assets at or above $30 million. Now, as the state faces a fiscal crisis affecting everything from public schools to transportation safety programs, Tasini is hoping to get that wealth tax on the Oregon ballot—and win.”

Read the rest here!

The Attorney General a final ballot title! We are on the move!

If you want a bit of background on wealth taxes, read up here: https://workinglife.substack.com/p/a-wealth-tax-414-billion-for-the

Terrific group and people signed up!

To gauge minimal support, the initiative process starts with the advocates gathering “sponsorship” signatures. Our team gathered 1,636 signatures in a very short time—during the December holidays and chilly temps!. The Secretary of State certified 1,453 as valid—a terrific “error” rate, which is a great sign for the future broader effort once we receive the permanent petition template.