Governor Kotek wants Oregonians to blame President Trump for a proposed $250 million Bonneville Power Administration rate increase.
But here’s the part she leaves out:
After the federal agreement ended, Kotek publicly backed Oregon’s return to court. The State of Oregon then asked for increased water spill over eight Columbia and Snake River dams, the very action that reduced hydropower generation and increased costs.
Now BPA wants ratepayers to cover the bill.
Kotek supported the policy. Oregon pursued the court order. But when the consequences arrived, she blamed Trump.
Oregonians deserve affordable, reliable electricity and leaders who take responsibility for the costs of their own policies.
Governor Kotek, you can’t demand the policy and then blame someone else when the bill comes due. https://t.co/ZxCiwRL7qC
Another consequence of @TinaKotek’s absolutely abysmal leadership: a 6.3% rate hike for 1 million Oregonians who rely on BPA for their power.
You deserve so much better than this.
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This morning at the Canby Police Department’s 9/11 Memorial Service, I told the story of that fateful day, from the first moments of the attack to the acts of courage and sacrifice that followed.
I know this video is long, but I hope you’ll watch and remember with me.
This message I received means a lot. You don’t have to change your party or agree with me on every issue to recognize Oregon needs better leadership in the governor’s office.
More and more Oregonians are looking at the results and deciding it’s time for something different. #DemsforDrazan
Two good coaches stood in opposite technical areas last night, both of them in their first year with their new club. One of them has already gotten the system to click. The other one is trying to do so in the middle of the season. Cifuentes will get there eventually. #RCTID
In early July, I called on Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to reverse its decision made in late June to end funding for a program that supports seven million salmon and fishing communities across Oregon.
My letter is linked in the comments below.
Today, we got good news: BPA listened to Oregonians and will extend funding for another year.
This is a win for our salmon and our coastal communities. But a one-year reprieve is not a permanent solution.
As governor, I’ll keep fighting to protect this program for the long term.
Read my guest column from last week:
https://t.co/TSveLnMibn
In 1987, Governor Vic Atiyeh left the Governor’s Office after eight years of service to Oregon.
Last night, his nephew Kevin placed a piece of that history in my hands.
Kevin and his wife Jennifer hosted us in their home for a wonderful evening, and during the night, Kevin presented me with a medallion Governor Atiyeh received when he left office.
He asked me to display it in the Governor’s Office when I’m governor.
Nearly four decades have passed since a Republican last served as governor of Oregon. I can’t think of a more meaningful reminder of the history behind us or the work ahead.
Kevin, I’ll keep it safe. And when we win, we’ll bring it back where it belongs!