So many lies have been told about M97 is certainly true! A tv ad supporting M97 states that there will not be any costs passed on to consumers. This is a lie as even their own study shows that the average household will pay an additional $600 per year due to rising medical, transportation and food costs. Ads supporting M97 state that the revenue collected will go to schools, health and seniors. Another lie, the revenue will go into the general fund where it can be used for anything, including paying down the unfunded PERS liability. Supporters of M97 claim that the measure won't hurt small businesses. Yet another lie, when small businesses purchase their goods for resale they will see higher costs as businesses that are subject to M97 try to maintain their profit margins.