OLCC
contributed more than $625 million to Oregon programs, cities and
counties in 2020-2022. Of that, more than $356 million went to the
General Fund to help pay for programs such as schools, police and public
health programs.
OLCC
revenue is distributed to the General Fund and to other Oregon programs
based on a plan created by the state Legislature. OLCC, liquor store
agents, alcohol manufacturers and distributors all play a role in
creating the revenue.
Mental health, alcohol and drug treatment services received more
than $19 million, which helps to pay for addiction programs across the
state. The Oregon Wine Board received more than $688K.
OLCC gave more than $113 million to Oregon cities and $56 million to
counties. Local programs that benefit from OLCC revenues include
enforcement, alcohol prevention and treatment as well as other public
safety initiatives.
Cities also benefited from OLCC dollars through city revenue sharing, receiving approximately $79 million.