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Interesting question...oil companies?
Why is “big oil” being identified as the primary opposition? Get the information from the source and make your own informed decision. Check out the City Council Meeting archives at www.portlandonline.com. Focus on 1/9/08 2 PM session Times 0:09:42, (can’t be bothered with taking the time to actually listen to the whole discussion) fast forward to 02:30:30. Then try 1/16/08 9:30 AM, times 1:52:54 or FF to 2:28:00.
What is OPA’s motive behind opposing maintenance of the streets of Portland? Are they truly functioning out of goodwill and protecting the citizen’s of Portland? Try looking at the OPA website, www.opma.net and look at the premium partner, officer, director and staff list and see if you believe the latest press release they list on their website.
Do the research, get involved. Don’t just blindly respond to a gut reaction against new taxes.