Since Jan. 1, the people who work and live in Portland have faced cost-of-living increases because of a minimum-wage increase.

Now some state legislators want to increase gas taxes. And it’s not over yet – other tax increases have happened to pay for better services or other reasons.

Soon, within two years, any minimum-wage increase benefits will be negative, as prices for every necessity will increase.

Gregory Morrow

Portland

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