Gov. Kotek weighs whether to veto funds for Willamette Falls inter-tribal project

Gov. Kotek weighs whether to veto funds for Willamette Falls inter-tribal project

Some tribal governments are urging Gov. Tina Kotek to support their effort to restore public access to Willamette Falls after the governor announced she is considering vetoing $45 million for the project. Kotek’s office stated Thursday that she is considering a veto of a budget line item from the Legislature’s “Christmas Tree” bill that allocated funding for all sorts of projects and initiatives, including the Willamette Falls project. “[Kotek] …

Kotek threatens to veto money for tribal acquisition at Willamette Falls - The New Era

Two Oregon tribes opposed funding for a trust that includes four other tribes.    BY NIGEL JAQUIS Oregon Journalism Project   Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday evening, July 31, that she is considering vetoing a controversial $45 million appropriation for the Willamette Falls Trust, which seeks to buy 60 acres of property at the iconic waterfall between Oregon City and West Linn.  In a carefully worded statement, Kotek’s office put the trust on…

Kotek Threatens to Veto Money for Tribal Acquisition at Willamette Falls

Two Oregon tribes opposed funding for a trust that includes four other tribes.

Kotek threatens to veto money for tribal acquisition at Willamette Falls

Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday evening that is considering vetoing a controversial $45 million appropriation for the Willamette Falls Trust, which is seeking to buy 60 acres of property at the iconic waterfall between Oregon City and West Linn.  In a carefully worded statement, Kotek’s office put the trust on notice Thursday that the appropriation it got during the legislative session’s final days is in jeopardy. “The governor supports the …