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OREGON CITY SIZE & TAX RATE Taxes Deeply ingrained in our social consciousness is the belief that population growth is a fundamental sign of health. Even among those who question that premise, many believe that growth in Josephine County, Oregon is inevitable.With growth we know we will need and have to pay for new roads, water lines, sewers, police and fire protection, schools, parks, and other infrastructure. What about taxes? Property taxes are placed on the tax roll in the form of a "tax rate" per $1,000 of assessed value. Do taxes go down with growth and development? Are taxes healthy for existing residents? Sixteen Oregon cities have a larger population than the City of Grants Pass (see table & graph). All 16 of them require higher property tax rates than our city. Our Oregon data suggest that any further increase in our local city populations will increase the chances for local tax increases. Are taxes healthy? Many believe that with education and citizen involvement programs, city management and legislative direction, taxes can be managed in ways that are understandable and acceptable. Oregon City Size & Tax Rate
More Information Warren Troy, Information Liaison for CVIG, is concerned. He stated, The costs of growth dont balance out, and that as Grants Pass grows, so do its taxes." How do you feel? Please make you concerns known to your neighbors and our county commissioners, and/or become a co-sponsor of this information brochure. Want more information? Contact a repre-sentative of CVIG and/or the Hugo Neigh-borhood. November 16, 2002 Back to Top |
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