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Readers respond: Cities need updated lodging tax rules
Readers respond: Cities need updated lodging tax rules
Readers respond: Cities need updated lodging tax rules

Published on: 02/04/2026

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Oregon’s cities, small to large, deserve the ability to make decisions that reflect their own needs, not one-size-fits-all mandates from Salem. As mayor of Rogue River, I’ve seen firsthand how outdated state laws governing Transient Lodging Tax spending restrict our ability to maintain essential services and prepare for future growth.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2026/02/readers-respond-cities-need-updated-lodging-tax-rules.html

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