Eugene Measure 20-388 Proposes 2% Tax on Large Retail Profits
Eugene's Measure 20-388 is a proposed initiative that could impose a 2% tax on the profits of large retail businesses.
Eugene, OR, October 17, 2026 —
Eugene’s proposed Measure 20-388 would impose a 2% tax on the profits of large retail businesses, according to the available description of the initiative. The measure is described as a proposal; the information provided does not state whether it has been approved or provide a timeline for any decision.
The description does not define which businesses would count as “large retail” or explain how taxable profits would be calculated. It also does not specify whether the proposed tax would apply to businesses operating in Eugene, how it would be collected, or what public purposes any revenue would support. Those details are not provided, so the proposal’s practical scope cannot be determined from the available information.
No information was provided about who introduced or supports the measure, whether organized opposition exists, or whether the initiative has qualified for a ballot. The description also does not include an election date, a fiscal estimate, or statements from retailers, city officials or other affected parties.
As described, the central feature of Measure 20-388 is a proposed 2% tax tied to profits at large retail businesses. Further details about eligibility, implementation and the measure’s status were not included. Without those specifics, the proposal can be characterized only in broad terms, and its potential effects cannot be established from the information available.
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