Oregon voters nix proposed transportation funding package
TL;DR
Oregon voters rejected Measure 120, a transportation funding package that would have raised the gas tax, elevated vehicle fees and temporarily increased payroll taxes to boost funding for roads, bridges, and transit. With about 83% voting against and 17% in support, the defeat means no immediate changes to current taxes, but officials warn a long-term funding gap remains, likely keeping transportation funding on the agenda for the 2027 session.
- Voters reject Oregon's Measure 120 to boost transportation taxes KATU
- Oregon voters reject Democrats’ gas tax increase as Iran war causes prices to soar AP News
- Measure to increase Oregon’s gas tax, fund ODOT fails, AP says KOIN.com
- Oregonians reject gas tax proposal as fuel prices soar Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- Oregon voters roundly reject Measure 120's tax and fee hikes meant to fund transportation KGW
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