Portland spends $2M a year collecting Arts Tax checks. This city leader hopes to change that

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Portland Arts Tax could soon get a makeover.

The controversial $35-per-year tax is something that everyone who earns money is supposed to pay to help support arts organizations and pay for music and arts teachers in schools.

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But it has caused problems, including sending bill collectors after thousands of taxpayers…

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