MoveForwardMultnomah

A beverage tax proposal threatens to penalize citizens and harm the local businesses we count on. We need to move forward!

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#BREAKING: Proponents of a beverage tax in Multnomah County have once again decided not to push to get the proposed tax on November's ballot! https://t.co/O63LYz4aOt

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We’re taking a stand against a beverage tax because Multnomah County residents can’t afford to pay more to live here. Move Forward Multnomah is committed to protecting people who live paycheck to paycheck, and sale to sale, so they too can thrive in our county.

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“I did the math. I have 10 employees and – if sales decline like they have in other cities – I’m afraid I’d have to let go of three people in the first year of the tax.” says Mike Gross, owner of Portland Beverage Company. https://t.co/w44RrG3E4E

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Food trucks like Welcome to Mediterranean Cuisine add to our thriving economy in Multnomah County. Implementing a beverage tax will only add costs and drive customers away from these neighborhood businesses, hurting their sales and livelihoods. Join us to oppose a beverage tax.

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Seattle’s bevtax shows us that “the costs add up fast. If the 1.5 cents-per-ounce tax is approved...in Multnomah County, a 12-pack of beverages originally priced at $4 would go up by $2.16. Add the 10-cent container tax, the final cost...lands at $7.36.” https://t.co/hQp9yZFhMD

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Not sure what you can do on this President’s Day? How about engaging in a civic duty by joining us to urge lawmakers and your community to say no to a beverage tax that will cost jobs and add expenses for working families. #NoMultBevTax

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Neighborhood business owners like Theresa Karr are joining us to say no to a beverage tax that will drive down sales, cut income and hours for her workers, and move Multnomah County backwards. Join us at https://t.co/p4OELJIYge.

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We’ve already witnessed a botched tax rollout here: the Portland Arts Tax, which has fallen short of revenue projections & proven difficult for the city to collect. Do we really need another tax that will be just as ineffectively collected as the Arts Tax? https://t.co/w44RrG3E4E

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Together, we’re moving our community forward by supporting hardworking families, neighborhood businesses, and community values. Share what you love about your favorite neighborhood business in Multnomah County. #NoMultBevTax

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"It’s not fair to punish people for drinking a soda with their meal, especially those who have the least. Absolutely ridiculous!” - Joseph Wehlan, Whelan’s Irish Pub #NoMultBevTax

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The cost of living here in Multnomah County is already unaffordable for many working families; we shouldn’t make it more difficult for struggling families by implementing a tax on everyday beverages. #NoMultBevTax https://t.co/FpoHduKQle

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“As a neighborhood business owner, it’s hard for me to continue to make ends meet and stay competitive when the costs of running a business keep rising.” Debbie Marinello, Bucket Brigade Sports Bar & Restaurant #NoMultBevTax

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With expenses already piling up for working families, a burdensome and unfair tax on everyday beverages would impact those who are least able to afford it. Join us to say no to a beverage tax. #NoMultBevTax https://t.co/AtCpBi4OLJ

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“This tax will affect small businesses and low income families. This is unfair and will hurt the people the most because it is targeting a certain segment of society.” - John Ghotra, 7-eleven in Linnton.

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"My husband and I have dedicated the last 17 years to our business...This tax would be another cost that neighborhood business owners are forced to pass along to our longtime customers.” - Eva Liu, King's Omelets Restaurant

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"The tax makes it more difficult to do business in Seattle. I have seen customers leave their beverages at the counter and declare that they will just shop for the same products in Shoreline to save money." - David Ki, EZ Mart

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"I own & manage my business with the help of my daughter...I make sure my menu prices are as low as they can be for my customers. My biggest fear is that this beverage tax could force me to change my menu & can potentially drive away my customers." -Rebecca Hustoft, Nana's Corner

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Pro-tax advocates are pushing the possibility of a meat tax – which will just add to a growing list of expenses for working families and neighborhood businesses owners. Multnomah County doesn’t need more taxes; we need policies that move everyone forward. https://t.co/w3DtOoanNa

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“I oppose this tax because not only does it target neighborhood businesses like mine, but the tax also targets those who can least afford it, making this a very regressive tax...” - Kenneth Combs Jr, Verajames Kitchen

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Cook County tried a beverage tax and it failed. Elected officials have no plans to bring it back – so why would we want to implement a similar beverage tax here in Multnomah County? https://t.co/KeMA8hkSOu