Ethics Commission Halts Investigation into Oregon Governor's Office
Tie vote prevents further inquiry into ethics complaints about First Lady's involvement in Gov. Tina Kotek's administration.
- The Oregon Government Ethics Commission dismissed complaints against Gov. Kotek due to a 4-4 vote split.
- Concerns centered on First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson's role in policy and personnel decisions.
- Commissioners were divided on the thoroughness of the preliminary investigation, which did not include interviews with key former staff.
- Gov. Kotek's office released thousands of pages of emails addressing staff concerns about the First Lady's involvement.
- The Governor has since called off efforts to establish an official role for the First Spouse.
The Oregonian 