Gov. Tina Kotek Calls for Repeal of Controversial Transportation Package She Championed
Gov. Kotek aims to redirect $242 million in funds to road maintenance and repeal the bill blocked by tax hike opposition, planning a new funding proposal in 2027.
- Gov. Tina Kotek asked lawmakers to repeal the controversial transportation funding package they passed last fall.
- Kotek called for redirecting funds, repealing the package, and rebuilding a new transportation plan, but provided few specifics.
- The move means voters may not get to decide on raising gas taxes, title fees, and payroll taxes for transit in November.
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Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek spent months cajoling the state Legislature to provide billions for transportation infrastructure, safety and jobs. Now, she’s asking them to repeal that plan and start fresh.
Governor Kotek calls on lawmakers to repeal challenged gas tax, vehicle fees, work on new ODOT funding
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Days after a citizen initiative qualified for the November ballot, Governor Tina Kotek called on lawmakers Wednesday to repeal the challenged gas tax and vehicle fee hikes, and to get to work on new short- and long-term ways to fill the Oregon Department of Transportation's funding shortfall. Here's the news release
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