[audio:QuickPoint - 7-29-09.mp3] Click the play button to hear the audio commentary It seems as if every time you turn on the news, you hear politicians talking about raising taxes on the wealthy. The Oregon legislature already raised taxes on higher-income earners, and the Obama administration wants to do the same. Despite this, both the [...]

[audio:QuickPoint 7-1-09.mp3]Click the play button to hear the audio Quick Point. Why should taxpayers be disappointed with TriMet right now? Between 2004 and 2008 TriMet’s revenue increased 60%, but they actually reduced their level of service. As taxpayers, and consumers, we want to get our money’s worth.