Tina Kotek · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Go Team USA!

  Hey, John! The Olympics kick off a week from today in Paris, and I couldn’t be more excited.  Some folks know I did track & field in high school and held my school’s record in the triple jump for a long time. I knew where Eugene was, even as a high schooler in Pennsylvania, b…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM

First, Then, Now

  John,  First: Tina ran for Governor to fight for people, to put Oregon families first, and to make progress on the state’s most pressing issues. Then: In her first year and a half, Governor Kotek has secured significant investments into new housing production, summer school fundi…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 5:08 PM

How we’re improving early literacy

  The Governor’s Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council just released their final recommendations, John! A group of university and K-12 educators and literacy experts, as well as bipartisan representatives from the Legislature, came together to create a list of recommendations…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Meet Tina (photos inside!)

  John, Growing up, Tina learned from her first-generation American parents the value of hard work, being active in the community, and following your dreams. She arrived in Oregon from the East Coast in 1987 and fell in love with the natural beauty of her new home, ultimately comp…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

July 5, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Sign on to support Tina’s roadmap →

Tina’s mission as Governor will always be to deliver results and move the state forward.   John — Tina’s mission as Governor will always be to deliver results and move the state forward so that every Oregonian can have the same opportunities.  That means building more housing and re…

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  Tina’s iPhone · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Do you have a sec?

Sent from my iPhone   Sorry for interrupting your Sunday, John — but we are on a mission!  Our end-of-quarter deadline expires at midnight, and we’re still aiming to bring in 46 more grassroots contributions before then.  Can you chip in before midnight tonight to help us reach our …

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  Athena, Team Tina · [email protected]

June 28, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Why Sunday’s deadline is so important

  Hey there,  I’m reaching out about our end-of-quarter deadline coming up on Sunday. I’ll explain why this fundraising goal is so important in just a moment, but if you’re ready to chip in now, you can do so right here: CHIP IN NOW Quarterly fundraising deadlines are critica…

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  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Our June Edition:

  Hi John,  Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to this month, so you can be in the loop about the great work happening. 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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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

June 23, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Our efforts are working!

  John, We know some folks can get cynical about politics, but here’s Tina’s impact in action: Our educators and students are starting to feel the effects of our historic investments in early literacy! More than $120 million in new funding is now being used across the state to hel…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 6:31 PM

A win on mifepristone, but the fight is not over

  John,  Monday will be the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision from the Supreme Court, the one that overturned the right to an abortion in our country and set the far-right out on a crusade to restrict and outright ban the procedure in states around the country.  The countr…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

June 15, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Three reasons

We didn’t reach our goal last month.   Here are three reasons why you might want to chip in $3 today ahead of tonight’s mid-month deadline, John.  Connecting with Oregonians takes resources. And it takes grassroots support to connect with voters and provide information across the …

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 5:49 PM

What are your priorities?

  John, We can’t believe 2024 is just about halfway done! You might remember our team sent out a priorities survey to our top supporters (that’s you!) right at the start of the year. Now that we’re approaching the midpoint of 2024, we want to check in again.  It’s invaluable for Go…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 10:28 PM

We came up short

We didn’t reach our goal last month.   John: We’re going to be honest.  We didn’t hit our fundraising goal last month.  It’s not something we like admitting, but we’re reaching out because we’re counting on this team to get us back on track.  When we fall short on our fundraising g…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Watch this message from Dolly Parton 🩷

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will make free books available to children statewide.   John, Like islands in the stream, we want everyone to fall in love with reading. So pour yourself a cup of ambition because Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is expanding statewide! Click her…

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  Surveys @ Team Tina · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 8:43 PM

What do you want to see from our emails?

  John, We are so grateful for your support of Tina thus far, throughout her campaign and in her first 18 months in office. Everything we’ve accomplished, and everything we have yet to achieve, is all thanks to this team.  We want to make sure we’re doing our best to keep you infor…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 4:02 PM

$5 from Deborah and $10 from Michael and $25 from Alan

Our end-of-month deadline expires tonight.   John,  I am grateful for every Oregonian who believes in a hopeful vision for our state and is pitching in to support the work.  Because when Deborah from Portland donates $5, Michael from Pendleton chips in $10, and Alan from Klamath Fa…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 7:14 PM

The power of a grassroots team

  John,  In just a moment, we’re going to ask if you can spare $1 to support Tina. If you want, you can cut to the chase by donating your four quarters right here, but here’s why it’s so important.  $1 may not seem like a lot to you, but one dollar multiplied by every single person…

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  Team Tina Newsletter! · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 7:52 PM

May Edition

  Hi John,  Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to this month, so you can be in the loop about the great work happening. 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]

May 21, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Today is Election Day!

  John, today is Primary Election Day! Get your ballot in a USPS mailbox today or double-check your nearest drop box location right here:  VOTING INFORMATION This site will be able to answer all your voting questions and more — so there’s no excuse not to vote today by 8 pm! …

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 18, 2024 at 8:30 PM

The fight for abortion access is not over

I will continue to be a fierce advocate for reproductive rights in our state.   John,  It’s been almost two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Our country has seen unprecedented attacks on reproductive freedoms – from conservative judges, state legislatures, and a…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 6:44 PM

Grassroots teams are powerful

  John,  In just a moment, we’re going to ask if you can spare any amount to support Governor Kotek’s work before our mid-quarter deadline tonight. 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. Mid-qua…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

May 12, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Commit to vote!

📣Hey Oregon! There’s an election next Tuesday, May 21! Do you have a plan to vote?   John, Oregon has a statewide election coming up on Tuesday, May 21st. Will you be voting? YES NO Ballots should be in your hands, as well as the Voter’s Pamphlet – so we’re checking in to see …

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

May 10, 2024 at 5:49 PM

$5 million for the new Oregon CHIPS Child Care Fund!

  John,  Governor Kotek recently announced that $5 million from the Oregon CHIPS Act will be allocated to the new Oregon CHIPS Child Care Fund! This means that working families involved in strengthening the semiconductor industry in Oregon will now have access to affordable, quali…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 8, 2024 at 6:20 PM

The progress we’re making on tackling fentanyl →

  John,  Last week, the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and the State of Oregon concluded its 90-day fentanyl emergency declaration for the Portland central city. This doesn’t mean we’ve solved all the problems — but the emergency effort made progress and set us up for more pro…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

May 5, 2024 at 6:50 PM

We have six months until Election Day

  Today is May 5th, John, which means we officially have just six months until the general election on November 5th.  There’s a lot riding on the results of November’s election — from the makeup of the Oregon legislature, to our statewide electeds, to who controls Congress — all th…

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  Athena, Team Tina · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 5:54 PM

What if I told you?

We have an end-of-month deadline coming up — here’s why that matters:   John, is there anything I can say to convince you to chip in before our end-of-month deadline expires tonight at 11:59 P.M.? What if I told you every dollar you chip in goes towards helping Tina support Oregon’s…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 27, 2024 at 5:50 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 in just a few days, and I hope you’ll let me explain why that matters. You might be wondering — why are my team and I still asking for donations? Wel…

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  Team Tina Newsletter! · [email protected]

April 23, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Here’s what Tina’s been working on in April:

  Hi John,  Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to this month, so you can be in the loop about the great work happening. 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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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 6:42 PM

This is historic >>

  John,  I was so proud to sign new campaign finance reform legislation into law just a few weeks ago. Take a look: Often, the word ‘historic’ can feel overused. But I know for a fact that there were many people – including myself at times – who thought getting campaign contributi…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 8:45 PM

A personal link for you

  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.  When it comes to mid-month fundraising deadlines, Tina relies on this team to help us reach our goals. That’s because this is truly a grassro…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

April 12, 2024 at 5:34 PM

On a path to decarbonizing Oregon

  John —  Last month, Tina hosted the fourth and final workshop of the Western Governors Association Decarbonization Initiative, a working group that is exploring both natural and technological strategies for carbon reduction, utilization, and storage across the West. Tina is proud…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 10:09 PM

More funding for summer learning!

  John,  I recently signed a bill that will invest $30 million in summer learning programs for THIS SUMMER. The money will help thousands of kids stay on track over the summer months.  The evidence is clear – summer learning reduces learning loss between school years, accelerates …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Spring break is over!

  John — Spring break is over! Students are back in the classroom and working hard to finish the school year strongly.  Tina is focused on improving outcomes for Oregon’s kids and making the classroom a place where students are excited to learn.  Every Oregon child should have a sa…

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  Tina’s iPhone · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 6:57 PM

Do you have a sec?

Sent from my iPhone   Sorry for interrupting your weekend, John.  I’ll keep this to the point to let you get back to your day: Our end-of-quarter deadline expires tomorrow at midnight, and we’re still aiming to bring in 46 more grassroots contributions before then.  Can you chip in …

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  Athena, Team Tina · [email protected]

March 29, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Why Sunday’s deadline is so important

  Hey there,  Nice to meet you, John. I’m Athena, Tina’s Finance Director, and I’m reaching out about our end-of-quarter deadline coming up on Sunday. I’ll explain why this fundraising goal is so important in just a moment, but if you’re ready to chip in now, you can do so right he…

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  Janelle Bynum · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Tina said I could reach out

  John,  My name is Janelle Bynum and I’m running for Congress in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District – one of the most competitive, Republican-held seats in the country. I wanted to take a moment to reach out, personally, to introduce myself and welcome you to our grassroots campa…

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  Team Tina Newsletter! · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 5:35 PM

ICYMI: What Tina’s been up to in March

  Hi John,  Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to this month, so you can be in the loop about the great work happening. 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]

March 20, 2024 at 7:40 PM

Thank Oregon lawmakers for a productive session →

  John — Earlier this month, Oregon legislators concluded their 2024 legislative session, making progress on critical issues – including housing and homelessness, summer learning, the state’s addiction crisis, campaign finance reform, and more.  Governor Kotek is excited that lawma…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 8:24 PM

Here’s the truth:

  Here’s the truth, John: I don’t like all the money in politics. That’s why I’ve supported campaign finance reform and really appreciate grassroots donors — so there can be less BIG money in politics. And, despite this, I still need to raise money. Stuff isn’t free, and it takes r…

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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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