PoliticsPortland-area taxes need major overhaul, advisory group says By Alex Zielinski (OPB)Aug. 19, 2025 6:03 p.m. Updated: Sept. 5, 2025 9:41 p.m.A group convened by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023 recommends major changes to taxes that fund preschool, climate resiliency programs and housing services.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up