PORTLAND, Ore. — An advisory group that originated with the Portland Central City Task Force convened by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023 came out Tuesday with a menu of suggestions intended to staunch the flow of higher-income residents leaving the metro area.
The Tax Advisory Group’s list largely revolves around cutting back or otherwise overhauling local taxes levied primarily on businesses and wealthier residents — namely the Portland Clean Energy Fund, Preschool for All and the Supportive Housing Services tax.
Most of the group’s members are Portland business executives, though they’re joined by former Oregon state senator Ginny Burdick…