Gov. Kotek Evaluates Potential Vetoes on Housing Projects, Including Portland Sneaker Incubator

The Oregon governor seeks more information on seven projects to ensure alignment with housing production goals.

Gov. Tina Kotek is reviewing seven projects, including a $2 million initiative for a sneaker incubator in Portland's Old Town, for potential veto due to concerns over their alignment with housing production goals.
The projects under scrutiny are part of two bills, aimed at boosting housing construction and infrastructure in Oregon, with a total proposed expenditure of $14 million.
Kotek's office has requested additional information from cities and organizations involved to ensure the projects are shovel-ready and will effectively contribute to new housing production.
The Old Town-Chinatown Association's project, Made in Old Town, seeks to repurpose buildings for footwear and apparel manufacturers but lacks detailed financing viability information.
Kotek will announce her final decisions on the vetoes by April 17, following a thorough review of project scopes, costs, timelines, feasibility, and their nexus to housing affordability.