Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAMax Dubler 🏳️🌈 @maxdubler.com · 03/10/2026It’s only “value capture” if it comes from the Georgist region of land value taxation. Development fees and exactions are just sparkling housing taxes. 39714
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WArondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The new KC assessor should lead the conversation on innovative policy to address these issues, like land value taxes (the assessors worked to kill this last year before it hit the legislature) and removing the exemption from private golf courses. 071
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WArondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Awesome question - I like Jason's point a lot - insofar as residential rates are certainly going to go up, we need to address the inequities within the residential system (e.g., undervaluing the land associated with high end SFHs, for instance) because the stakes are raised. Also... 162
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAJanning @janning.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Check out Seattle, WA & Olympia, WA on civicmapper.org !civicmapper.orgCivic Mapper 011
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAChris Roberts @electroberts.bsky.social · 30/06/2026I’m honored to be endorsed in my campaign for Assessor by @commongroundorwa.org 063
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WANext door in Silicon Valley @nextdoorsv.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Here are the 2025 property tax bills for the famous Painted Ladies houses in San Francisco. If the numbers look kind of weird to you, welcome to wonderful world of Prop 13 (1978)! 1023948
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAFischer 🛠️🚇 @fischer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026the solution? repeal measures 5 and 50 and institute a split rate property tax 051
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAPortland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 16/04/2026Huge news: Portland City Council Unanimously Advances Resolution to Build More Homes in Inner Eastside. Thanks so, so much to everyone who testified, to all who showed up at our rally, and our champions on the city council. portlandneighborswelcome.org/ie4a-resolut... 211626
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAUrbmonger @crowshair.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Learning about Oregon's property tax system today, and wow, it's pretty dumb. 3161
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAPortland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 13/04/2026 03910
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAPortland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 08/04/2026On April 15, Portland City Council will consider a resolution focused on keeping the Inner Eastside Area Planning project moving forward. This is the resolution passed out of committee on March 12th (unanimously!) with huge support from our membership and coalition in the form of written testimony. 14814
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 31/03/2026Land value tax on the agenda this Thursday! In Bend's Housing Options Made for Everyone (HOME) Committee, which looks at ways to increase housing production: bendoregon.gov/wp-content/u...bendoregon.gov 042
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WALyle Solla-Yates @lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy · 07/03/2026progressandpoverty.substack.com/p/b… “With the passage of HB 282, Virginia now appears perfectly-poised to actually implement LVT. Perhaps Charlottesville will be the first city to try it out.” #cville #TaxReform #housing #SplitRateTaxation #VALegprogressandpoverty.substack.comBOOM: Unanimous Vote Lands Land Value Tax Enablement on Governor’s DeskIn Virginia, a unanimous senate vote puts LVT on the Governors desk. Meanwhile, Kentucky also joins the momentum as other states continue on toward LVT enablement. 023
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WARussell Richie 🔰🌐🏗🚲♿🏳️🌈 @drussellmrichie.bsky.social · 12/03/2026“What protection[ism] teaches us, is to do to ourselves in time of peace what enemies seek to do to us in time of war.” ― Henry George, Protection or Free Trade 1224
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WARyan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Land value tax would solve this 29611
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WASightline Institute @sightline.org · 05/01/2026@emry-dinman.bsky.social includes this 1914 activist billboard from Rockford, Illinois that highlights ideas from the economist Henry George: "The profit is unearned increment made possible by the presence of this community and enterprise of its people." (photo via NY Public Library) 074
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WACatie Gould @citizen-cate.bsky.social · 05/01/2026"Most homeowners would see a minor dip in their property tax bill, particularly in poorer areas with lower land values" www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...spokesman.com'Everybody works but the empty lot': Some Spokane leaders eye property tax reform to promote buildingAs Spokane city leaders look for new ways to boost development, some are leading the charge for a reform to the property tax system which would shift some of the tax burden off of homes and high rises... 0194
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 02/01/2026#orleg is looking at this now, with HB 2321 passed in 2025. Studies effects of M5/50 and presents options for reform. olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/M...olis.oregonlegislature.govHB2321 2025 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System 110
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAbubbalicious @jortscity.bsky.social · 02/01/2026land value tax would replace and mitigate this gap 2202
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 21/12/2025Pittsburgh had a split-rate property tax for the better part of the 20th century, time to revive it. 1101
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WA21st Century Schizoid Tran @grayathena.bsky.social · 16/11/2025Beginning to understand why Mamdani's first move is to reform property taxes lmao what is going on 1343355
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 25/10/2025👀 westhamiltonnews.com/stories/6758...westhamiltonnews.comBlessing introduces constitutional amendment for optional land value taxation in OhioSenator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 7, a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would allow for land value taxation in the state. 000
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAPortland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 07/10/2025We 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 13511
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 02/10/2025One 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! 031
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAJenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 29/09/2025How *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...nytimes.comHome Builders, and Homeowners, Brace for Impact of Kitchen Tariffs 16322
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 26/09/2025Let's fix our tax incentives and give Next Portland a solid pipeline of projects to report on! 030
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 24/09/2025Adding shareable image for Portland event tonight! 010
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 24/09/2025Come 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-...commongroundorwa.orgCurrent and Past Events - Common Ground OR-WASecond 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... 031
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 11/09/2025It'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.orgNon-Glamorous Gains: The Pennsylvania Land Tax ExperimentSince 1913, Pennsylvania has allowed cities to tax land at a higher rate than buildings. This decision has led to some unique success stories: cities that have weathered post-industrial decline and re... 010
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 11/09/2025Exciting 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...theurbanist.org 0153
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WARussell Richie 🔰🌐🏗🚲♿🏳️🌈 @drussellmrichie.bsky.social · 11/09/2025😍😍😍 She wants to lift the property assessment cap *and* do land value tax. Hello, based department? 073
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAAllan @arudwick.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Riding 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 3152
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WALauren @lpangborn.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Traffic 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. 1103
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WACentral Oregon YIMBY @bendyimby.bsky.social · 11/07/2025We need to do this here! 032
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAPortland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 02/07/2025Hi 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 12011
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAMichael Andersen @andersem.bsky.social · 28/05/2025@samkallen.bsky.social of @strongtownspdx.bsky.social talks land value tax at the @commongroundorwa.org happy hour 091
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 27/05/2025Can't wait to see you tonight 6:30pm in Portland! Land value tax, housing policy, strong towns, and more! 020
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WAPortland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 22/05/2025Join 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. 11510
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WATony Simone @tonysimone.bsky.social · 15/04/2025📅 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) 163
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 11/04/2025Great explanation of the difference between property value and land value by @justineunderhill.bsky.social! youtu.be/fizE8McJIQA?...youtube.comDoes upzoning destroy property values?YouTube video by Justine Underhill 082
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WACA Common Ground @cacommonground.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Trump'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. 1115
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 19/02/2025We should tax land higher than buildings, but failing that, we should at least not mandate one of the lowest value land uses. 020
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 29/01/2025Reminder: this is tonight! RSVPs appreciated: commongroundorwa.org/current-and-... 020
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 25/01/2025Join 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-... 020
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WACommon Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 22/01/2025Update: the LVT bill number is 2124. Sponsored by Rep Nosse and Rep Hudson (Revenue), and more sponsors are always welcome! olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/M...olis.oregonlegislature.govHB2124 2025 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System 031
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 13/01/2025Our 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.govHB2124 2025 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System 272
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 04/01/2025Great column by @spokanerising.com on a land value tax in Spokane: 1132
Reposted by Common Ground OR-WACommon Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 20/12/2024Stay tuned for a land value tax study bill that's been introduced for the upcoming session! Measure 5/50 reform is one component. 171
Common Ground OR-WA @commongroundorwa.org · 12/12/2024The $1.2M dilapidated commercial property in this article pays $483/year in property tax while a house down the block worth significantly less pays over $10000/year. It's time to fix the incentives. The Oregon property tax system must be rebalanced. www.wweek.com/news/chasing...wweek.comAlberta Street Eyesore, Famous for Homeless Arrest, Has Ambitious New Owner 063