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News

  • Read this fantastic Portland Mercury article detailing our vibrant campaign!

    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!

  • AG issues draft ballot title!

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

  • To read about wealth taxes, see this 3-part series by chief petitioner Jonathan Tasini:

    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

  • We had a great time speaking to the Washington County branch meeting of the Democratic Socialists of America on Feb. 28th!

    Terrific group and people signed up!

  • Secretary of State certified enough “sponsor” signatures (1,000 minimum, 2,000 max; we submitted 1,636)

    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.