Kotek threatens to veto money for tribal acquisition at Willamette Falls

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 notice…

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