Tina Kotek
What this job does: The Governor is the head of Oregon's state government for a 4-year term. The Governor signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, and appoints many officials and judges to fill open seats.
- Current office
- Governor of Oregon
- Occupation
- Governor
Background
- Pamphlet lists occupation as Governor; occupational background Oregon Food Bank and Children First. source: sos.oregon.gov
- Education listed: University of Oregon, University of Washington. source: sos.oregon.gov
- Prior government experience listed: State Representative, House Speaker. source: sos.oregon.gov
- Seeking a second 4-year term. First-term actions reported include signing the POWER Act and an executive order banning cell phones in K-12 schools. source: opb.org
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Campaign site lists "lowering costs, reducing homelessness, strengthening schools, expanding mental health and addiction care, and defending our freedoms." source: tinafororegon.com
- Platform "Building Oregon's Future Together": universal preschool, more housing, a new state Department of Commerce, more class time and stronger diploma requirements. source: opb.org
- Platform supports a pause on new data centers and opposes changes to mail-in voting. source: opb.org
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