Cummins12V98 wrote:
wapiticountry wrote:
Considering residents pay income and property taxes to Oregon that fund things like parks and out of state campers do not, it seems only fair that residents should get a break.
OH and don't you think out of State visitors add considerably to their economy?
A big plus for Oregon state visitors is the lack of a sales tax.
State sales tax and Corporate excise tax fund most of state government.
Local schools and cities/ counties are funded by property taxes.
Frankly, it is the most visitor friendly state as far as taxes that I've been to/ spent time in.
And their state parks have to be the best in the country, IMHO. Especially fee wise. And I was raised in Arkansas which has a great state park system.
Oregon state parks maintain and provide dozens, maybe hundreds of
wayside locations. Side of the road interesting pullouts, most with room for a traveling RV.
Along the coast for scenic views, in on interior scenic roads.
Now I don't LIKE the increased fees, but I understand the need to generate some additional revenue.
At least in Oregon it goes to the state parks maintenance and upkeep, not just another source of general state funds like many others, such as my current home Texas.
