So frustrating!  Oregon has squeezed 40% more in taxes from her people and businesses since 2011. 40% higher tax revenue in 6 years!  That's insane!  Know what is crazier?  The fact they are sitting around trying to figure out how to get more money.
Public unions are the driving force with PERS as well as the largest campaign contributions to keep these elected officials in office and working for them. What can an average hardworking folk do? We said No New Taxes loud and clear last year on 97. They are not listening to us. We can't support their campaigns like the unions. Frustrating.