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Voter Forums 2020: 26-214 (County)

26-214 County

Multnomah County- This measure was put on the ballot through a unanimous vote of the Multnomah County Board of Supervisors
  • 26-214 - Multnomah County
     - Should County establish tuition-free 'Preschool for All Program' with new 1.5 to 3.8 percent tax on income above thresholds?

A "yes" vote supports establishing a tuition-free preschool program; imposing an additional 1.5% income tax on households with income over $200,000 and an additional 3% income tax on households with income over $400,000; and increasing the additional rate for households with income over $200,000 to 2.3% in 2026.

A "no" vote opposes establishing a tuition-free preschool program and imposing an additional income tax to fund it, thus maintaining the existing income tax rate of 1.25%

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