Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announces resignation

The resignation will take effect May 8. The announcement comes amid ethical concerns about a side consulting job Fagan held with cannabis dispensary La Mota.

[richtrost]

Very disappointed in her as we both voted for her. In fairness, compared to the former president's activities and grifting it's a drop in the bucket. At least she had enough integrity left to resign.

[yourcheapdate]

Man, you only pay your Secretary of State 70, 000/year and you're surprised she had to reach out for additional income?

[sondragreen]

I’m glad to hear Fagan is gone. We can’t have such behavior in our government officials. It’s good to see swift reprisals for a change.

[dagmarramgad]

Trust was broken long ago. These types of sketch moves just confirm what most Portlanders already know and expect from a govt that is all talk, zero action, and solely invested in their own interests rather than actually solving the problems they were hired to correct

[christophergaribay]

She is only sorry cause she got caught being shady. Good riddance!

[samhampton]

When's the governor Tina Tampon gonna resign? - I mean La Mota threw her at least one black-tie party...

[nicko]

She’s only sorry because she got caught

[jokirk]

Are you kidding??? Have you ever heard of “conflict of interest???” These people are unbelievably ignorant!!!

[shad-o-band]

I wonder how soon Aaron & Rosa will get their ride with the Federal Marshalls?

[shady]

If cannabis is a cash only business, does this mean she was paid in cash? Meaning, no paper trial for money recieved?

[rrosen]

Not shocking. Every government employee is doing it.

[jwing]

Excellent demonstration of integrity. We must have as close to ideal government as these times until we can see truth again through actual leadership that makes a real difference to real people. Great health to all.

[dons]

You owe people of Oregon money now pay up

[woodshed_moments]

Who doesn’t smoke weed in Oregon that’s the question?

[williamhenry]

She has some cajones for thinking she could stick around.

[Moondoggy]

Oregonians continue to make wrong decision every time they get a chance, hopefully the smart ones get out once and for all and go to Greater Idaho.

[edruttledge]

Now investigate and be prepared to prosecute.

[NoName-mlyk]

You're gonna be sorry once you're convicted and sent to prison

[dons]

Tina Kotex means business good job governor

[warrenconnick]

Thank God Gov. Kotek appoints her replacement! Oregon is guaranteed to get someone who will uphold the integrity of our elections and make sure republicans keep their hands off our ballots!