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Tina Kotek

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Our efforts are working

  John,  You may remember that last year, on Tina’s first day in office, she declared a homelessness state of emergency. She set out several goals to achieve by the end of the year — 600 new shelter beds, 1,200 households rehoused, and 8,750 households prevented from experiencing h…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
March 9, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Housing production bill headed to my desk!

  John,  ICYMI — My housing production bill, the ONLY legislation I introduced this session, has passed through the Oregon legislature and is headed to my desk for my signature! Oregonians are struggling under the pressure of an increasingly unaffordable housing market. After heari…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 10:14 PM

The 90 day fentanyl state of emergency

  John,  Tina is taking action on the fentanyl crisis in downtown Portland.  Several weeks ago, she — along with Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson — declared a 90 day state of emergency around fentanyl in the Portland Central City neighborh…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 1:13 AM

Fundraising is not my priority

Our end-of-month deadline is today!   John,  My second year is off to a fast start. From working on housing and homelessness in this year’s legislative session, to making progress on improving downtown Portland, we aren’t letting up! I’ll always be focused on making progress for our…
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  Team Tina Newsletter! · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Here’s what we’ve been up to in February:

  Hi John,  I asked my team to put together a monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to, so you can hear about the great work we’ve been doing.  I know life can be busy, and your inbox can get filled up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to r…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 9:10 PM

This is the progress we’re building on:

  John,  Tina’s been working hard to deliver on the promises she made to Oregon on the campaign trail. Here are just a few of the ways she’s held up her end of the bargain: She’s made progress on mental health and addiction services, early childhood literacy, housing and homelessn…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 8:18 PM

My number one priority this session is...

  John,  Legislators are in their second week of their short legislative session. My team and I are working hard on the top priority this year: Housing production.  I introduced one bill this year. That’s how important it is to me to get this done for Oregon.  In listening to commu…
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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 10:48 PM

The 2024 legislative session is off and sprinting!

  John — Oregon legislators are off and sprinting in their 35-day session.  Governor Kotek always works to put Oregonians’ priorities first, and that’s why her top focus this session is to create more housing for everyone, for every community.  Her housing production legislation — …
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 11:41 PM

Here’s your personal link

  John —  Our first end-of-month fundraising deadline of 2024 is coming up tonight at midnight, and my team wanted me to reach out.  Whether we hit our goal tonight will set the tone for the rest of the year, and determine how much we’re able to accomplish this year — from supportin…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Let us give you 3️ reasons >>

  Here are three reasons why you should chip in $3 today ahead of Wednesday’s end-of-month deadline, John.  Oregon’s legislative session starts next week, and Tina’s ramping up to make it productive for Oregonians. She’ll need the help of this team to spread her message and rally …
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  Team Tina Newsletter! · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 12:27 AM

January round-up →

  Hi John,  I asked my team to put together a monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to, so you can hear about the great work we’ve been doing.  I know life can be busy, and your inbox can get filled up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to r…
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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Can you pitch in $20.24?

  John, The legislative session starts in just a few weeks, and we’re counting on your support to ensure Tina has the extra resources to get out her message on the top priorities for lawmakers:  Create more affordable housing and decrease homelessness.  Address the mental health an…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
January 21, 2024 at 4:51 PM

How we’re helping downtown Portland

  It’s time to help downtown Portland turn a corner, John. Last year, Governor Kotek announced the creation of the Portland Central City Task Force to address the challenges facing downtown Portland. The task force aimed to develop concrete next steps to strengthen the city’s econo…
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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 6:53 PM

On to Year Two!

  John,  Tina officially passed her one year mark as Governor, and we want to reflect on her first year in office, taking action to tackle Oregon’s biggest challenges.  On Tina’s first day as Governor, she declared a homelessness state of emergency. Since then, she’s worked with lo…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Tina’s first year on the road

  John,  In her first year as governor, Tina stood by her promise to visit all 36 counties in Oregon. She connected with folks across the state to understand local concerns and how she can better partner with communities to solve problems together.  We’re excited to share a part of…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
January 8, 2024 at 9:16 PM

What are your top priorities for 2024?

  John,  It’s a new year, and Governor Kotek is interested in knowing what issues you’re most concerned about as we hit the ground running in the new year. 2024 brings with it new challenges for our state, but also new opportunities to make progress on top priorities. That’s why we…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Reflecting on 2023

  John, Happy Holidays! With the calendar year heading to a close, I can’t help but reflect on how much we accomplished in 2023.  🚨 Declaring a homelessness state of emergency on my first full day in office, and two months later signing the Affordable Housing and Emergency Homeless…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 5:12 PM

What can we say?

  John, is there anything we can say to convince you to chip in before our end-of-month deadline tonight? What if we told you that every dollar you chip in goes towards helping Tina advance Oregon’s priorities, connect with Oregonians, and make progress on the issues that matter? O…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
November 19, 2023 at 8:04 PM

What’s on your mind?

  John,  Tina knows how important the strength of her grassroots team is to her success as Governor. It was your support that got her elected, and now it’s your support that is helping her to make progress on key priorities and put Oregon on a brighter path.  So now we’re calling o…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Are you with Tina for the long haul?

  John,  We’re reaching out today first to say thank you for supporting Governor Kotek. Whether you’ve chipped in with a grassroots contribution, volunteered for her campaign, or even just read our emails – please know that we appreciate you and your willingness to be part of this …
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Let’s work together

  John,  In just a moment, we’re going to ask if you can spare any amount to support Governor Kotek’s work before our end-of-month deadline tomorrow night. We’ll explain why this is so important, but if you want to cut to the chase, you can make a donation of any amount right here.…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Help me support Danica Roem

Danica and I both know what it’s like to make history.   John,  My friend Danica Roem, a member of the Virginia General Assembly, is now running for a newly drawn district in the Virginia State Senate – and her election is just two weeks away! She needs our support to get over the …
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Latest update on the One Oregon Listening Tour

  John,  One of Tina’s favorite parts of the job in this first year has been visiting people in their hometowns and hearing about their concerns in their own communities. It’s why she promised to visit all 36 counties in her first year in office — and now we have the latest update …
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Focusing on fentanyl →

  John,  Governor Kotek announced new strategies to address the fentanyl crisis in Oregon — bringing a focused and urgent attention to this dangerous drug. With ramped up targeted law enforcement efforts to go after dealers, increased intervention programs, and a call for more prev…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 6:48 PM

This is a grassroots effort

  John – you are a key member of Team Tina.  Without you – and core supporters like you – Tina would not be in the Governor’s Office today. Now, so much of her work is powered by folks like you as well.  Now, when it comes to end-of-month fundraising deadlines, Tina relies on this …
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 8:38 PM

It’s back to school season!

Every Oregon child should have a safe place to receive a high-quality public education.   Dear John, I love September. I was one of those kids who looked forward to getting back to school in the fall. I want that same kind of excitement for every Oregon student. And that’s why I wan…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Why now?

We have an end-of-month deadline coming up — here’s why that matters:   John — We have an end-of-month fundraising deadline coming up tonight, and we hope you’ll let us explain why that matters. Now that Tina is our Governor, you might be wondering — why do we still need to keep fun…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 8:07 PM

“Credit has to be given where credit is due”

  John,  When Tina became Governor, she vowed to be a Governor for ALL Oregonians.  It’s what drives her. It’s why she’s determined to visit every county in the state in her first year in office — she wants to hear from folks about what she can do to make life a little better.  Vis…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Tina’s laser-focused on the things that matter

  John — Tina’s on the move: Traveling the state as part of her One Oregon Listening Tour to all 36 counties, meeting with stakeholders and community leaders across the state, as well as advocating for progress on the state’s priorities.  Tina’s laser focused on housing and homeles…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Tina’s on the road!

  John,  Before Tina was even sworn in as Governor, she promised to visit every county in Oregon in her first year in office. She wanted to hear directly from Oregonians about their most pressing concerns, see firsthand the challenges they’re facing, and build strong partnerships w…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 9:50 PM

$1 million to expand trash cleanup in Portland

  John,  Tina recently announced a new $1 million investment to expand a program that gives people experiencing homelessness jobs helping to clean up trash in Portland. This is just a smart thing to do. Tina will always be focused on figuring out ways to solve problems and elevate …
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 7:26 PM

A wrap-up of the 2023 legislative session

  John,  Oregon lawmakers wrapped up the 2023 legislative session this past weekend, and I’m pleased to say we made solid progress on my mission-focused agenda.  My top three priorities since Day One of my administration have been housing and homelessness, mental health and addicti…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Pride is about inclusivity, acceptance, and love

  Happy Pride Month, John! Click here to watch my video wishing Oregon a Happy Pride! June is the time of year we especially celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their invaluable contributions to Oregon and the entire country.  Whether it’s in the arts, in our schools, in our hospit…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 7:31 PM

What’s on your mind?

  John,  Tina knows how important the strength of her grassroots team is to her success as Governor. It was your support that elected her, and now it’s your support that is helping her to make progress on key priorities and put Oregon on a brighter path.  Now we’re calling on this …
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 6:38 PM

Tina’s been on the road!

  John,  Before Tina was even sworn in as Governor, she promised to visit every county in Oregon in her first year in office. Her goal is to build strong, working partnerships across the state — especially when it comes to housing, mental health & addiction care, and education.…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 7:37 PM

How Tina’s addressing the housing crisis →

  John,  Tina is upholding her campaign promise to address the housing crisis with the urgency it demands. Let's break down some of the progress she's made already: Last month, Tina signed the Affordable Housing and Emergency Homelessness Response Package into law — and she's alre…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Tina went on MSNBC to talk about abortion access in Oregon. Watch here:

Mifepristone remains available for now — this is how Tina is making sure it stays that way.   John,  Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the drug mifepristone could remain available nationwide as a lawsuit challenging its FDA approval works its way through the appeals circuit. …
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Tina’s first 100 days in office

  John,  Today marks Tina’s 100th day in office! What Governor Kotek has been able to achieve in her first 100 days is significant, so we’re taking a well-deserved moment to celebrate the progress made — as well as acknowledge the progress that still needs to be made.  From her fir…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
April 8, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Protecting access to abortion here in Oregon

Abortion access is on the line — which is why Tina has teamed up with 20 governors around the country.   John,  Tina recently joined 20 other governors to form the Reproductive Freedom Alliance — a historic, nonpartisan coalition committed to protecting and expanding reproductive f…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Emergency Homelessness Response funds are coming!

These new laws will help address Oregon’s homelessness and housing crisis with the urgent focus it needs.   John,  Last week, I signed the Affordable Housing and Emergency Homelessness Response Package into law, upholding one of my campaign promises to address the housing crisis wi…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Make a donation to Oregon Food Bank!

  John, This isn’t a typical political email like the other ones probably clogging your inbox. Today we’re asking you to make a donation to Oregon Food Bank — a great organization working to provide food to folks facing hunger throughout our state. More than 62,000 Oregonians face …
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 7:28 PM

A few highlights from Tina’s first 60 days

  John, In recognition of Tina’s first two months in office, we wanted to share a list of 60 highlights from her first 60 days in office. Here’s a sample of some of our favorites: Declared a homelessness state of emergency on day one in office Introduced her first bills as Governo…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 10:30 PM

What do you want to see from our emails?

  John, We are so grateful for your support of Tina throughout her campaign and during her first two months as Governor. Everything we have accomplished so far, and everything we are yet to achieve, is all thanks to this team.  We want to ensure we keep in touch during Tina’s first…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 4, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Did you see Tina on MSNBC?

  Hey John, did you get a chance to see Tina on MSNBC's Morning Joe? Tina is one of twelve women governors in our country – that’s the most ever at one time. She recently joined five Democratic women governors to discuss their jobs, their bond, and the challenges people are facing.…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 6:51 PM

Improving access to mental health and addiction services

  John, One of my top priorities as Governor is to make sure that when an Oregonian is ready to seek help for a mental health concern or substance use, that help is easy to find and available — no matter where they live or what they can afford. That was my message when I visited Do…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
February 11, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Gov. Kotek’s plan to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis

  Hi John, The homelessness crisis is a complex problem that Governor Kotek and her administration are addressing with people-centered solutions that can help everyone achieve stability and permanent housing. On day one in office, Governor Kotek took immediate action, declaring a h…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Governor Kotek’s plan

  John — Tina’s mission as Governor will always be to deliver results and move the state forward, so that every Oregonian, no matter their race or zip code, can have the same opportunities. That means building more housing and reducing homelessness, improving access to mental healt…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM

December Update

  Hi John, I hope your holiday preparations are going smoothly! No surprise, but I’m behind on my gift shopping. We’re halfway through December, and it’s been an incredibly busy month as we’ve been preparing for the new year and the beginning of my term as Governor of Oregon. I wan…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
November 24, 2022 at 1:01 AM

Grateful

  John, We wanted to share a moment of gratitude with you since the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Aimee and I have been reflecting on the campaign journey, and we are blessed with a deep sense of gratitude. We met so many wonderful people over the course of the last year, and we…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
November 19, 2022 at 1:36 AM

The work begins

  John — I’m not wasting a single moment to start moving Oregon forward. One of the things I heard from people around the state during the campaign is that the challenges facing Portland affect the whole state. Earlier this week, I had a constructive first meeting with Portland May…
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