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Metro moves closer to ballot measure that would overhaul homeless services tax on high-income earners

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Metro Council President Lynn Peterson outlined her priorities for a ballot measure that would overhaul a tax on high-income earners passed by voters in 2020 .

The Supportive Housing Services tax requires individuals who make at least $125,000 and couples making $ 200,000 or more to pay 1% on all income.

The funds are distributed out to Multnomah , Washington and Clackamas counties for homeless services.

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