“Oregonians are struggling under the pressure of an increasingly unaffordable housing market,” the governor said in a statement. “After hearing this concern directly from Oregonians from across our state last year, I knew we had to make major progress on our housing crisis during this year’s legislative session.”
Kotek’s recipe for Portland: More police and social workers, less plywood, trash and taxes
“Gov. Tina Kotek in the coming months will press to increase police presence in downtown Portland, outlaw public drug consumption, take protective plywood off of buildings and step up social services for those struggling on the streets of Oregon’s largest city.”
Oregon Gov. Kotek directs state police to crack down on fentanyl distribution
“I want all Oregonians to know that the state is moving forward with several new fentanyl strategic enforcement and disruption strategies,” Kotek’s statement said.
Tina Kotek sworn in as Oregon’s new governor, declares state of emergency on homelessness
“In her inaugural address at the state Capitol in Salem, Kotek said she will declare a homeless state of emergency and sign an executive order to increase housing construction on her first full day in office.”
Governor-elect Tina Kotek Appoints James Schroeder as Incoming Interim Director of the Oregon Health Authority
Portland, OR – Today Governor-elect Tina Kotek announced that she is appointing James Schroeder as Interim Director of the Oregon Health Authority. Schroeder will assume the role of Interim Director of the Oregon Health Authority effective January 10, 2023. Schroeder will join the Oregon Health Authority following his work as CEO of Health Share of […]
Governor-Elect Kotek Keynote Remarks, Oregon Leadership Summit
Good afternoon. I am excited to stand before you today as the Governor-elect of the great state of Oregon. I want to thank the Oregon Business Council and its partners for the opportunity to share some thoughts today. I have attended this summit for many years, and I appreciate all the hard work that goes […]
Gov. Tina Kotek’s listening tour brings her to every county, giving an ear to rural Oregonians
“You just meet people where they are,” Kotek said. “Let’s talk about our families. Let’s talk about what’s going on in your community. Let’s have a good meal together. You break down those barriers.”
Governor-elect Kotek Delivers Keynote at Oregon Leadership Summit, Announces “One Oregon” Listening Tour
[Portland, OR] – Governor-elect Tina Kotek delivered the keynote address at the Oregon Business Council’s 20th annual Oregon Leadership Summit today. In her remarks, Governor-elect Kotek emphasized her commitment to focus on issues of shared concern across the state: housing and homelessness, access to mental health and addiction treatment, and successful schools. Further, she laid […]
Governor-Elect Kotek Announces Chief of Staff
Additional members of transition team also named [Portland, OR] – Today, Oregon Governor-elect Tina Kotek announced that Andrea Cooper will be joining her administration as her incoming chief of staff and identified additional members of her transition team. Cooper brings fifteen years of experience in Oregon government and public service, including several leadership roles serving […]
Kotek declares victory: ‘I promise to be a Governor for all of Oregon’
“Kotek said she will declare a state of emergency on homelessness, expand access to mental health and addiction treatment services, and work to “bridge the divisions in our state.”