Julie Hoy says she opposes transportation package after signing city letter in support

In a letter sent to state legislators over the weekend, Salem Mayor Julie Hoy said she doesn’t support a $4.3 billion state transportation funding proposal, less than a month after signing a letter supporting the measure on behalf of the city.

Hoy said in the lettershe feels the bills place a burden on working families, small businesses and rural residents by raising taxes and fees without requiring proper accountability and oversight of the Oregon…