Oregon Rebate Launches First TV Ads in Support of Measure 118

Ads detail the benefits of the $1,600 rebate for Oregon residents while calling out opponents' lies 

PORTLAND – Measure 118, the ballot measure that guarantees every Oregonian a yearly direct payment or “rebate” of $1,600, has begun airing digital and TV ads this week across the state. In the ad, a mom discusses her support of Measure 118 saying:

“My husband and I work long hours to cover rent and childcare, while corporations like Comast avoid taxes. It’s good for my family, Oregon families, and local businesses.”

A second ad, also airing across the state, calls out Measure 118 opponents’ lies about the rebate’s impact on small businesses and sets the record straight, saying:

“Measure 118 only taxes giant corporations making over $25 million a year. They aren’t small. This tax rebates $1,600 to every Oregonian every year – kids included. That’s $6,400 a year for my family and a boost to local businesses. 

It’s a tax cut for Oregonians, not a sales tax.”

In recent weeks, the opposition has spent upwards of $15 million from massive corporations like Amazon and Kroger to blanket voters with misinformation. In multiple ads, they have small business owners lying about the measure's impact and misleading graphics falsely claiming higher prices for consumers with “no exceptions.” 

The pro-Measure 118 ads are supported by a six-figure ad spend and will air on social media platforms, including Youtube, as well as streaming services. 

Learn more about the first-of-its-kind Oregon rebate officially qualifying for the November ballot and find us at yesonmeasure118.com and on Twitter and Instagram. 

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