Hood River County Commissioners heard a common theme from the vast majority of those who testified at a public hearing on a two percent sales tax Commissioners are considering placing on the May ballot:  they’re opposed to it.  Many of those who packed the County Administration Building meeting room were business owners who believe a sales tax would drive away tourists and locals alike.  County Commission Chair Ron Rivers says he expected the feedback they received, and said the panel listened and would be open to other ideas to generate revenue.  Commissioners have been considering the sales tax measure as the County faces a one-point-six million dollar budget shortfall and the prospect of service cuts.  Another hearing will take place at the Commission’s February 20 meeting, at which point the Commission will decide whether to put the sales tax on the May primary ballot.