Springfield leaders will discuss a new payroll tax in the new year, though the city can’t collect it until 2027 at the earliest.
Eugene’s payroll tax can only be spent on police, fire and homeless services. But Springfield’s leaders have not yet settled on how they would spend their funds, and are continuing to discuss other logistics required to roll out a new tax.
Earlier this month, several community members told the city council they supported a larger than originally suggested payroll tax if a portion is dedicated to the library, which has had its funding reduced over several tough budget cycles…