Some people have ideas for changing how property taxes work in Oregon. For each of the following, please tell me if you would strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose the proposal. (Randomize Q31-34) Strong Smwt Smwt Strong Don’t Response Category Support Support Oppose Oppose know Allow local voters to extend maximum 14% 28% 24% 28% 6% timeframe of voter-approved temporary taxes from 5 years to 10 years. Reset a property’s taxable value to its 27% 37% 15% 14% 7% sales price when it is sold. Allow temporary taxes for local services 25% 39% 15% 18% 4% to exceed statewide limitations, when approved by voters. Ensure all property owners pay their 47% 37% 6% 5% 5% share of the temporary taxes approved by local voters for services. (Randomize Q35-38) Strong Smwt Smwt Strong Don’t Response Category Support Support Oppose Oppose know Allow local voters to increase the amount an individual property can be 30% 37% 13% 17% 3% taxed above the $5 per $1,000 limit for schools, with the money staying in the local school district. Allow local governments and schools to increase their maximum allowable tax 30% 39% 11% 17% 3% rates, which were set in 1997, if approved by a majority of voters. Amend the Oregon constitution to guarantee that all properties with 44% 35% 8% 9% 4% similar market values are taxed at similar rates. Allow elected school boards to increase the amount an individual property can 14% 23% 19% 41% 4% be taxed above the $5 per $1,000 limit for schools, with the money staying in the local school district. DEMOGRAPHICS These last few questions are for statistical purposes only.
Some people have ideas for changing how property taxes work in Oregon. For each of the following, please tell me if you would strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose the proposal. (Randomize Q31-34) Response Category Strong Support Smwt Support Smwt Oppose Strong Oppose Don’t know Allow local voters to extend maximum timeframe of voter-approved temporary taxes from 5 years to 10 years. 14% 28% 24% 28% 6% Reset a property’s taxable value to its sales price when it is sold. 27% 37% 15% 14% 7% Allow temporary taxes for local services to exceed statewide limitations, when approved by voters. 25% 39% 15% 18% 4% Ensure all property owners pay their share of the temporary taxes approved by local voters for services. 47% 37% 6% 5% 5% (Randomize Q35-38) Response Category Strong Support Smwt Support Smwt Oppose Strong Oppose Don’t know Allow local voters to increase the amount an individual property can be taxed above the $5 per $1,000 limit for schools, with the money staying in the local school district. 30% 37% 13% 17% 3% Allow local governments and schools to increase their maximum allowable tax rates, which were set in 1997, if approved by a majority of voters. 30% 39% 11% 17% 3% Amend the Oregon constitution to guarantee that all properties with similar market values are taxed at similar rates. 44% 35% 8% 9% 4% Allow elected school boards to increase the amount an individual property can be taxed above the $5 per $1,000 limit for schools, with the money staying in the local school district. 14% 23% 19% 41% 4% DEMOGRAPHICS These last few questions are for statistical purposes only.