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Council hears state property-tax briefing; directs work group on public-safety fee and business-license follow-up
Summary
A League of Oregon Cities speaker briefed council on property-tax limits and options; council directed a work group to develop options for a public-safety fee and asked staff to return with a proposed business-license application and options for background checks.
A state-level briefing and local discussion on municipal revenue options dominated a portion of Sutherlin’s Feb. 12 meeting, prompting the council to direct staff and local volunteers to develop proposals on a public-safety fee and a business-license program.
Jenna Jones, a tax-and-finance lobbyist (League of Oregon Cities), presented an overview of Oregon property-tax law, including Measure 5 and Measure 50 effects, assessed-value growth limits, the concept of "compression," and the practical consequences for city budgets. Jones said property taxes remain the primary local funding source but described structural limits that leave many cities exploring alternative revenue…
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