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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Road taxes: What the majority’s bill will cost

Written June 20th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

We all have heard vague estimates of the jaw-dropping increases in road taxes Democrats in the Oregon legislature are poised to pass. Now, we have a more definite idea how much more costly living in Oregon will become.


A pothole, a hubcap and proposed taxes

Written March 16th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

A hubcap lying in the middle of Walnut Street, not far from a rain-filled pothole, was a reminder that Albany faces decisions about possible ways to raise more money to repair streets.


How about a fuel tax and bond issue too?

Written August 7th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

While the Albany City Council considers a new street maintenance fee, a council majority also wants to explore a local fuel tax and a bond issue to fund street repairs.


 
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