ADVOCACY BRIEFS

Tillamook Tax Proposal: The county wants to impose a 40% increase in the transient lodging tax (TLT), raising it from 10% to 14%. Tillamook County's tourism industry is opposed to this increase, urging local government to find another solution to their budget problem without targeting our industry.
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Inspection Fee Hike Proposed: Multnomah Co. Health Department is proposing a 33% fee increase on health inspections. Contact your Commissioner to let them know how this potential increase will affect your business.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Oregon Voices in Washington: ORLA and  half a dozen Oregon operators, participated in the National Restaurant Association's Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C., meeting with every Oregon congressional office, including Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (center).

Restaurant Survey: The National Restaurant Association's 2025 Restaurant Operations Survey is live through May 31. This data will help us tell the story of the restaurant industry to policy makers on the national, state and local levels.

HEADLINES

• Oregon food industry facing extreme uncertainty again
• Travel Oregon announces 2024 Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement Awards
• 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report shows how takeout, drive-thru and delivery are driving growth
• Visit Central Oregon awards $280,000 to 7 regional tourism projects
• Salem-Keizer CTEC students win at Oregon ProStart Culinary Championship​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

One Big Night Dinner & Auction

June 4, 2025 | DoubleTree by Hilton - Portland

​Bid for hospitality at ORLA's One Big Night event! Enjoy a lavish evening with silent auction followed by dinner and live auction. Your participation will support ORLA’s Political Action Committee and the election of pro-hospitality industry candidates.

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RESOURCES

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CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe® Manager Training
This in-depth training for managers teaches essential food safety practices to create a culture of food safety. Training meets the "Demonstration of Knowledge" and "Person in Charge" requirements of the Oregon Food Code. Classes now in Portland, Wilsonville, Eugene.

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