Portland agencies object to proposed doubling of Oregon lodging tax, posing hurdle for TrackTown Eugene subsidy: SALEM — Portland government agencies are resisting a proposal to double Oregon’s lodging tax, a potential obstacle for Lane County lawmakers’ efforts to secure a $25 million state subsidy for the 2021 world track and field championships in Eugene. The objections from the city of Portland, Metro — the Portland area regional government — and Travel Portland have nothing to do with the subsidy for the track event, per se, which they say they support.
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