Gov. Tina Kotek Considering Veto of Controversial $45M Outlay to Willamette Falls Trust

Kotek considers vetoing funding for Willamette Falls Trust, three other bills

The Willamette Falls Trust, a nonprofit led by Native American Tribes, is an initiative to make the urban falls publicly accessible. (Meghan Kearney/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is considering vetoing a plan to allocate $45 million to the Willamette Falls Trust, along with three other bills from the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 legislative session adjourned June 27. Kotek has 30 days to sign a bill if it was delive…

Governor Kotek issues notice of potential vetoes for 2025 Legislative Session

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Thursdsay, pursuant to Article V, Section 15b(4), of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the Legislature that she is considering vetoes of the following bills and budget items from the 2025 legislative session. The governor has until Friday, August 8, to take final action. Here's the text

Kotek considers vetoes on 3 policy bills, Willamette Falls Trust funding

Kotek has until Aug. 8 to decide whether to sign bills passed by the 2025 Oregon Legislature, let them go into law without her signature or veto them.

Gov. Tina Kotek considering veto of controversial $45M outlay to Willamette Falls Trust

She is also considering vetos of three bills passed by lawmakers this year.

After two objections, Kotek threatens to veto $45 million for tribal land acquisition at Willamette Falls • Lincoln Chronicle

Gov. Tina Kotek has announced 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.  The post After two objections, Kotek threatens to veto $45 million for tribal land acquisition at Willamette Falls appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.