Portland Arts Tax: Time for Reforms
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Portlands arts tax, a $35 annual fee for income over $1000, generates $12 million yearly but has $8.5 million in unspent reserves. Administrative costs have tripled since 2012, and grants favor larger groups over smaller ones focused on underserved communities. Nonprofits see a 44% drop in arts tax dollars, while schools see a 5% rise. Council President Jamie Dunphy aims to overhaul the tax system by November 2028, seeking reforms like inflation indexing and equitable distribution.
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