To: The Oregon State House, The Oregon State Senate, and Governor Kate Brown

End Oregon's Loan Shark Business

Reduce the interest rate for delinquent property taxes in Oregon from 16% to the average rate paid on savings accounts in Oregon

Why is this important?

The interest rates charged on delinquent property taxes are excessive and a significant cause of homelessness. If circumstances prevent a person from the timely payment of property taxes, the 16% interest rate can put them in a hole from which they can never climb out.

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