Corvallis City Council enacted a tax on cell phones

Politicians and money. They're always trying to find ways to get more, and never looking for ways to reduce their expenses - or operate within the budget, like the citizens they burden.

The difference here is that they aren't just imposing a tax on the citizens of Corvallis, They're also taxing non-citizens.

Taxation without representation? For those that don't live in Corvallis, but work there and have cell phones, they will have the privilege of paying into this too.

The city says "Without the new revenue, the City Council would have to reduce other property tax-funded services, such as the library, police and fire departments and parks and recreation..." So if out-of-towners are going to pay taxes to support these services, does that mean they can all expect a library card? I would assume so. Just walk into the library after July 1st, show them your cell phone bill with the tax on it, and ask for your card. Why not!

The sad statement here is that the city passed a tax without letting the people vote on it, not that that would make it any more acceptable. I'm sure there are places they could cut, but are too ethically challenged to do so. Many of the folks in this city are employed by local companies and businesses that have frozen, or delayed pay raises for some time now. Everyone except the city bureaucracy.

Personally, I think it's time for a tea party in Corvallis. Corvallisites - your city council needs to be tarred & feathered, then run out of town. You voted them in to make intelligent, informed, and wise decisions.

They've failed you.

Miserably.