And that tax relief came at a cost.  Higher education had no other option than to raise tuition in response to Salem absorbing the cost of schools.  No replacement revenue was forthcoming.  

Yes, people received tax relief.  But other budget items were impacted, and suddenly PERS loomed large, along with other programs and services.  

My point is you get what you ask for.  Yes, seniors paid less property tax, but their grandchildren's college tuition went through the roof as a result.