I understand the excuse of making this tax hike permanent.  It will give the Travel Oregon’s unelected board more money to blow on a bunch of other “tourism-related projects”.  
 
I oppose the bill.  It makes no sense to unnecessarily double lodging tax to fund an entertainment event and other tourism projects, while every level of government is strapped, and is either proposing more taxes and fees, or cutting services.  Nathanson needs to be replaced.