Common Ground OR-WA
@commongroundorwa.org
Tax reform that serves the common good in Oregon and Washington. Check out our bill to study a land value tax (with Measure 5/50 reform) in Oregon!
https://commongroundorwa.org/2025-legislative-agenda/
also @CG_OR_WA
https://commongroundorwa.org/2025-legislative-agenda/
also @CG_OR_WA
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@commongroundorwa.org
· Jan 13
HB2124 2025 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System
olis.oregonlegislature.gov
Our land value tax study bill has arrived in the Oregon House! HB 2124:
olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/M...
Much thanks to Rep. @robnosse.bsky.social!
olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/M...
Much thanks to Rep. @robnosse.bsky.social!
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Beginning to understand why Mamdani's first move is to reform property taxes lmao what is going on
November 16, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Beginning to understand why Mamdani's first move is to reform property taxes lmao what is going on
October 25, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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We are excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring a Single Stair Design Competition along with our friends at @strongtownspdx.bsky.social and the University of Oregon School of Architecture! The competition will be open to undergrad + grad students in Oregon and Washington pnwdreams.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
We are excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring a Single Stair Design Competition along with our friends at @strongtownspdx.bsky.social and the University of Oregon School of Architecture! The competition will be open to undergrad + grad students in Oregon and Washington pnwdreams.org
One of our aims has been to make it easier for homeowners to redevelop and further improve their land. This free event tonight looks like a great way to learn about that and connect with some really helpful people!
There are still seats at this incremental development lecture tonight at Revolution Hall, Portland
Free
www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/portl...
Cc @pnwelcome.bsky.social @strongtownspdx.bsky.social
Free
www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/portl...
Cc @pnwelcome.bsky.social @strongtownspdx.bsky.social
Portland, OR - Introduction to Incremental Development Lecture — IncDev Alliance
Do you want to learn more about how you can become a small real estate developer for a project in your neighborhood? Are you an advocate or local leader looking to encourage better buildings in ...
www.incrementaldevelopment.org
October 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
One of our aims has been to make it easier for homeowners to redevelop and further improve their land. This free event tonight looks like a great way to learn about that and connect with some really helpful people!
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How *not* to alleviate the housing shortage: tax cabinets. Kitchens & bathrooms are already some of the largest cost drivers for housing prices. Renovations have a big multiplier effect on local jobs.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/r...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/r...
Home Builders, and Homeowners, Brace for Impact of Kitchen Tariffs
www.nytimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
How *not* to alleviate the housing shortage: tax cabinets. Kitchens & bathrooms are already some of the largest cost drivers for housing prices. Renovations have a big multiplier effect on local jobs.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/r...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/r...
Let's fix our tax incentives and give Next Portland a solid pipeline of projects to report on!
Next Portland is Relaunching, With Your Help www.nextportland.com/2025/09/25/n...
Next Portland is Relaunching, With Your Help
Clockwise from top left: the James Beard Public Market; Centennial Mills; Lloyd Event Venue; Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design. It’s been a while. Next Portland was consistently publis…
www.nextportland.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Let's fix our tax incentives and give Next Portland a solid pipeline of projects to report on!
Adding shareable image for Portland event tonight!
September 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Adding shareable image for Portland event tonight!
Come join us in Portland 6pm TODAY at Steeplejack Brewing! We're meeting up with friends @strongtownspdx.bsky.social and @pnwelcome.bsky.social. All welcome!
2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
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Second social with Strong Towns PDX and Portland: Neighbors Welcome Join us for another lively gathering with Portland: Neighbors Welcome and Strong Towns PDX on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6 pm. We’ll exc...
commongroundorwa.org
September 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Come join us in Portland 6pm TODAY at Steeplejack Brewing! We're meeting up with friends @strongtownspdx.bsky.social and @pnwelcome.bsky.social. All welcome!
2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
It's not too hard to get started! A great example is PA, where cities have seen real success with LVT:
archive.strongtowns.org/journal/2019...
Here in the PNW, Common Ground OR-WA is working to make LVT possible in your city of choice, and we'd be glad to help if you want to learn more!
archive.strongtowns.org/journal/2019...
Here in the PNW, Common Ground OR-WA is working to make LVT possible in your city of choice, and we'd be glad to help if you want to learn more!
September 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It's not too hard to get started! A great example is PA, where cities have seen real success with LVT:
archive.strongtowns.org/journal/2019...
Here in the PNW, Common Ground OR-WA is working to make LVT possible in your city of choice, and we'd be glad to help if you want to learn more!
archive.strongtowns.org/journal/2019...
Here in the PNW, Common Ground OR-WA is working to make LVT possible in your city of choice, and we'd be glad to help if you want to learn more!
Exciting stuff from Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson! In a questionnaire with The Urbanist:
"Spokane is exploring a land value tax (which would require state authorization) as a more progressive alternative to property tax. Seattle should too."
PDF: www.theurbanist.org/wp-content/u...
"Spokane is exploring a land value tax (which would require state authorization) as a more progressive alternative to property tax. Seattle should too."
PDF: www.theurbanist.org/wp-content/u...
September 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Exciting stuff from Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson! In a questionnaire with The Urbanist:
"Spokane is exploring a land value tax (which would require state authorization) as a more progressive alternative to property tax. Seattle should too."
PDF: www.theurbanist.org/wp-content/u...
"Spokane is exploring a land value tax (which would require state authorization) as a more progressive alternative to property tax. Seattle should too."
PDF: www.theurbanist.org/wp-content/u...
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😍😍😍
She wants to lift the property assessment cap *and* do land value tax.
Hello, based department?
She wants to lift the property assessment cap *and* do land value tax.
Hello, based department?
A lot of people have been calling me the
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social of Seattle. But where Zohran is charismatic, telegenic and stylish, I've spent my whole adult life looking pretty dumpy. To look more mayoral, I enlisted my friend Andrew Ashiofu, who took me to one of Seattle's premier boutiques.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social of Seattle. But where Zohran is charismatic, telegenic and stylish, I've spent my whole adult life looking pretty dumpy. To look more mayoral, I enlisted my friend Andrew Ashiofu, who took me to one of Seattle's premier boutiques.
September 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
😍😍😍
She wants to lift the property assessment cap *and* do land value tax.
Hello, based department?
She wants to lift the property assessment cap *and* do land value tax.
Hello, based department?
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Riding the Westside MAX for the first time in a few years for a work event.
I can't believe there's still no development at Sunset TC. Gov't should buy the land or tax it heavily to get a new neighborhood at that location. It's incredibly transit accessible, not just MAX, lots of buses @trimet.org
I can't believe there's still no development at Sunset TC. Gov't should buy the land or tax it heavily to get a new neighborhood at that location. It's incredibly transit accessible, not just MAX, lots of buses @trimet.org
July 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Riding the Westside MAX for the first time in a few years for a work event.
I can't believe there's still no development at Sunset TC. Gov't should buy the land or tax it heavily to get a new neighborhood at that location. It's incredibly transit accessible, not just MAX, lots of buses @trimet.org
I can't believe there's still no development at Sunset TC. Gov't should buy the land or tax it heavily to get a new neighborhood at that location. It's incredibly transit accessible, not just MAX, lots of buses @trimet.org
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Traffic calming, 27x2027, land value tax, and road reallocation are mentioned here.
If you care about those topics, be sure to hear what these District 3 candidates think about them so you can be an informed voter.
If you care about those topics, be sure to hear what these District 3 candidates think about them so you can be an informed voter.
If you live in the city of Spokane’s District 3, you’re special: you’re in the sole city district that has more than two city council candidates this year, meaning you have a primary election to vote in! We asked the three candidates a series of 20 questions to help you decide. Read now 👇
20 Questions with District 3 Spokane City Council Candidates – RANGE Media
Where do the three council candidates stand on public safety, affordability, renters’ rights and more? Here’s a bite-sized snapshot before you turn in your primary ballots!
rangemedia.co
July 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Traffic calming, 27x2027, land value tax, and road reallocation are mentioned here.
If you care about those topics, be sure to hear what these District 3 candidates think about them so you can be an informed voter.
If you care about those topics, be sure to hear what these District 3 candidates think about them so you can be an informed voter.
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We need to do this here!
Ever heard someone say “land value tax would solve this” and wondered what they meant? Or maybe you know exactly what they meant and just want to nerd out about land policy? We have just the event for you! Join us 7/30 to learn more about the Land Value Tax!
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-we-tax...
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-we-tax...
Can We Tax Our Way to a Better Denver?
You've heard of the land value tax, but could it work on the Front Range? Find out from the experts and local electeds!
www.eventbrite.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
We need to do this here!
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Hi Portland Neighbors!
We are incredibly excited to announce that we are hiring an interim executive director!
You can find the full details and application instructions on our website: portlandneighborswelcome.org/interim-ed
We are incredibly excited to announce that we are hiring an interim executive director!
You can find the full details and application instructions on our website: portlandneighborswelcome.org/interim-ed
July 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Hi Portland Neighbors!
We are incredibly excited to announce that we are hiring an interim executive director!
You can find the full details and application instructions on our website: portlandneighborswelcome.org/interim-ed
We are incredibly excited to announce that we are hiring an interim executive director!
You can find the full details and application instructions on our website: portlandneighborswelcome.org/interim-ed
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@samkallen.bsky.social of @strongtownspdx.bsky.social talks land value tax at the @commongroundorwa.org happy hour
May 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
@samkallen.bsky.social of @strongtownspdx.bsky.social talks land value tax at the @commongroundorwa.org happy hour
Can't wait to see you tonight 6:30pm in Portland! Land value tax, housing policy, strong towns, and more!
Join Portland: Neighbors Welcome, @strongtownspdx.bsky.social and @commongroundorwa.org for a lively social event to learn more about ways our organizations can connect and collaborate. Enjoy appetizers while we explore mutual interests at Steeplejack Brewing on Tuesday May 27th, between 6:30-8pm.
May 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Can't wait to see you tonight 6:30pm in Portland! Land value tax, housing policy, strong towns, and more!
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Join Portland: Neighbors Welcome, @strongtownspdx.bsky.social and @commongroundorwa.org for a lively social event to learn more about ways our organizations can connect and collaborate. Enjoy appetizers while we explore mutual interests at Steeplejack Brewing on Tuesday May 27th, between 6:30-8pm.
May 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Join Portland: Neighbors Welcome, @strongtownspdx.bsky.social and @commongroundorwa.org for a lively social event to learn more about ways our organizations can connect and collaborate. Enjoy appetizers while we explore mutual interests at Steeplejack Brewing on Tuesday May 27th, between 6:30-8pm.
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📅 It’s Tax Day in New York — and the numbers don’t lie.
A new report from @cssnyorg.bsky.social & @pandpinst.bsky.social shows what we’ve known for too long: NYC’s property tax system punishes renters, working families, & communities of color, while rewarding luxury homeowners & speculators. (1/4)
A new report from @cssnyorg.bsky.social & @pandpinst.bsky.social shows what we’ve known for too long: NYC’s property tax system punishes renters, working families, & communities of color, while rewarding luxury homeowners & speculators. (1/4)
April 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
📅 It’s Tax Day in New York — and the numbers don’t lie.
A new report from @cssnyorg.bsky.social & @pandpinst.bsky.social shows what we’ve known for too long: NYC’s property tax system punishes renters, working families, & communities of color, while rewarding luxury homeowners & speculators. (1/4)
A new report from @cssnyorg.bsky.social & @pandpinst.bsky.social shows what we’ve known for too long: NYC’s property tax system punishes renters, working families, & communities of color, while rewarding luxury homeowners & speculators. (1/4)
Great explanation of the difference between property value and land value by @justineunderhill.bsky.social!
youtu.be/fizE8McJIQA?...
youtu.be/fizE8McJIQA?...
Does upzoning destroy property values?
YouTube video by Justine Underhill
www.youtube.com
April 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Great explanation of the difference between property value and land value by @justineunderhill.bsky.social!
youtu.be/fizE8McJIQA?...
youtu.be/fizE8McJIQA?...
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Trump's latest round of tariffs will raise the average American's taxes by $4,700 - while he cuts taxes for billionaires. Poor people and immigrants who rely on imported groceries will be hit hardest. Import taxes are not progressive and should be condemned by all supporters of economic justice.
April 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Trump's latest round of tariffs will raise the average American's taxes by $4,700 - while he cuts taxes for billionaires. Poor people and immigrants who rely on imported groceries will be hit hardest. Import taxes are not progressive and should be condemned by all supporters of economic justice.
We should tax land higher than buildings, but failing that, we should at least not mandate one of the lowest value land uses.
The burden is already on taxpayers. When we force unnecessary parking to be built we add functionally nothing to the tax assessed value of new development and induce more traffic that taxpayers pay for via increased road maintenance costs (and many soft costs.) We lower revenue and increase costs.
February 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
We should tax land higher than buildings, but failing that, we should at least not mandate one of the lowest value land uses.
Reminder: this is tonight! RSVPs appreciated:
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
Join us for a legislative social! Learn/connect with fellow advocates and hear from Rep. Rob Nosse about next steps for our land value tax study bill (HB 2124).
📅 Wed, Jan 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 McMenamins Barley Mill Pub in SE Portland
Appetizers provided.
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
📅 Wed, Jan 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 McMenamins Barley Mill Pub in SE Portland
Appetizers provided.
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
January 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Reminder: this is tonight! RSVPs appreciated:
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
Join us for a legislative social! Learn/connect with fellow advocates and hear from Rep. Rob Nosse about next steps for our land value tax study bill (HB 2124).
📅 Wed, Jan 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 McMenamins Barley Mill Pub in SE Portland
Appetizers provided.
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
📅 Wed, Jan 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 McMenamins Barley Mill Pub in SE Portland
Appetizers provided.
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
January 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Join us for a legislative social! Learn/connect with fellow advocates and hear from Rep. Rob Nosse about next steps for our land value tax study bill (HB 2124).
📅 Wed, Jan 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 McMenamins Barley Mill Pub in SE Portland
Appetizers provided.
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...
📅 Wed, Jan 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 McMenamins Barley Mill Pub in SE Portland
Appetizers provided.
commongroundorwa.org/current-and-...