Let's talk about how to pay for Oregon

What changes are needed in Oregon's tax and budget systems to provide adequate funding for the public services that Oregonians want and need?

Citizens for Oregon's Future is working to help Oregonians get the facts they need to make the best decisions.

Let's get the facts on the table

Oregonians need good tools to do the hard work of reforming Oregon's tax system. Years and years of political campaign advertising slanted in every direction has created confusion across the state.

Now is the time for Oregon communities to take a look at the basic facts and ask the basic questions:
- Who pays?
- How much?
- Where does it go?
- Why does everything keep getting more expensive?
- What are the options for change?
- What can we do now?

Learn More

You can find the answers to your questions and links to lots more information right here, right now.

Help Others Learn More

You can download and print out fact sheets (see sidebar) that will help answer the questions of friends and family. Start talking about how to pay for Oregon.

Request a Presentation

Groups and organizations of all sizes and varieties can play an important role in helping to figure out how to pay for Oregon. You can schedule a presentation for your group.

Lead a Discussion

You can download all the materials you need to make an illustrated presentation in various formats. You can use our text or you can pick and choose the facts and tools that you think are most important. You can speak to existing organizations or you can invite a group of friends to your home. You don’t need to wait, you can start today.

Get Involved

You can make a contribution, volunteer to help, or join our mailing list. You can get more information about our training that helps folks prepare to lead discussions on taxes and budgets.