A proposed tax increase was denied by Oregon voters on Tuesday last week 59 percent to 41 percent.
Linn County voted 69.44 percent to 30.56 against Measure 30. Figures for the Sweet Home area were unavailable at press time.
In Linn County, 67.33 percent of registered voters turned out for the election.
The legislature approved an income tax increase last year along with the elimination of a variety of deductions and the extension of a…