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Support the Movement to Repeal the Paddle Tax
Donate to Let Us Paddle PAC

Dear friends of freedom and public access,

Oregon’s paddle permit expansion is more than just a bad law—it’s a tax on joy, freedom, and our right to use public waterways without a government permission slip. That’s why we’ve launched Initiative Petition 2026-053, and we’re building a statewide grassroots movement to repeal it.

But we can’t do it without your help.

The Cost of Winning a Ballot Initiative

Ballot measures in Oregon are expensive. While we’re running a lean, volunteer-driven effort, even the most basic campaign comes with real costs. A successful statewide initiative campaign can easily cost $50,000 to $250,000 or more, depending on signature gathering, legal compliance, outreach, and advertising.

Here’s where your donation goes:

• Event registrations and booth fees across Oregon this fall and winter
  
  

• Printing petitions, signs, flyers, and educational materials
  
  

• Website hosting and digital outreach tools
  
  

• Legal and compliance costs to keep us in good standing with state regulations
  
  

• Volunteer support for coordinated signature gathering efforts
  
  

We are committed to doing this the right way—transparent, principled, and grounded in grassroots support.

Every Dollar Helps. And You May Qualify for a Tax Credit.

Your donation to Let Us Paddle PAC is not tax-deductible, but you may be eligible for Oregon’s Political Tax Credit.

If you qualify, Oregon allows:

• Up to $50 per individual, or
  
  

• $100 per couple filing jointly
  to be credited back to you at tax time when you donate to a qualified political committee like ours.
  
  

To be eligible, your household must have income under $75,000 (individual) or $150,000 (joint). Learn more and confirm your eligibility here:
📎 Oregon Secretary of State: Political Tax Credit Info

Help Us Paddle This Campaign to Victory

We’re not just fighting a paddle permit—we’re defending public access, pushing back against state overreach, and uniting voters across party lines. If you value liberty, simplicity, and outdoor access, this is your moment to step up.

Make your contribution today and help us make waves across Oregon.

Thank you for standing with us. Let’s paddle without permits—and without permission slips from Salem.

Sincerely,
Ben,  Kari & Angie,
Chief Petitioners, Let Us Paddle PAC

Transparency, integrity, and legal compliance with Oregon election law is paramount, we are working as quickly as we can to get our political action committee registered with the secretary of state. The easiest way to give is by the above embedded donation links, or if you are having trouble scrolling below the logo, try using our online donations site link here, however you can send a check the old fashioned way, using the postal service sent to the address below:

Mail checks to:
Let Us Paddle PAC
PO Box 512
Independence, OR 97351

You must include your occupation, name of employer & employer’s city & state location, or "retired" as well as have your current address on the check.