Sen. Thatcher Carries Bill to Make Public Records Advocate More Independent
The Oregon Senate Moves Toward Greater Government Transparency By Approving More Independent Public Records Advocate
By Nigel Jaquiss | Willamette Week
In a short session dominated by partisan brawling over climate legislation, Oregon state senators voted unanimously today to strengthen the office of the state's public records advocate, who is supposed to free up documents that will shed light on how government bodies operate.
"I carried this bill on the floor for a vote because it's critical that Oregonians have access to transparency and that the records of the State's business are made available to any who seek them," said state Sen. Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer) in a statement.