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Friday, February 17, 2006

Ginny take a ride

Guess who's been double dipping on her mileage reimbursements.

Kind of makes you wish you could see someone's tax returns.

Posted at 2:35 AM | Permalink

Comments (11)

I guess The Oregonian is launching their "Keep Sten At All Costs" campaign. For all it's patting itself on the back on being such a liberal city, it certainly is enamored with the status quo.

Am I convinced that Burdick is the best choice? No.

But Sten has got to go.

Posted by Mike D | February 17, 2006 8:16 AM

It's true. Printing legitmate stories about Burdick that are unfavorable equates to pimping for Sten. If the Oregonian didn't want Sten to win, they would never write anything negative about Burdick, because clearly they never write anything negative about Sten, ever.

Posted by no one in particular | February 17, 2006 8:50 AM

I find it hilarious that people here somehow think the "O" wants to keep Sten around. Look at how they went after him for pursuing PGE. Since I work in the energy industry, I know his endeavor was worth pursuing, but the "O" presented him in a negative light whenever possible. The pro-biz Oregonian wants to keep Sten around??? Oh man, my sides hurt.

((the ironic thing was that all businesses in Portland should have been fighting alongside Sten for a PUD system... lower rates would certainly be a boon for biz))

Posted by TK | February 17, 2006 9:00 AM

Also... why are we assuming the "O" is supporting Sten just because they reported news? If Ginny did something of note, shouldn't they report it regardless of their editorial board's leanings? Do we expect them to withhold the info?

Posted by TK | February 17, 2006 9:07 AM

TK: That dude above me is crazy. I was just being sarcastic. Sorry!

Posted by no one in particular | February 17, 2006 9:13 AM

No... i got that ;)

Posted by TK | February 17, 2006 9:27 AM

"But Sten has got to go."

That campaign wont get Sten out of office. Look at how successful the Dems were on the "Bush has got to go" campaign. If you want Sten gone, someone needs to run with some substantive ideas, and without a vendetta against Sten. Otherwise it's another 4 years.

Posted by MarkDaMan | February 17, 2006 11:03 AM

TK:
It's good to hear Sten lauded for his pursuit of public ownership of PGE. I never could figure out why there was any popular opposition to the idea. The PGE executives ran an effective propaganda campaign, I guess.

Posted by Richard | February 17, 2006 11:07 AM

Did anyone actually read the article. Karen Minnis double dipped while heading the committee on finance reform which ultimately proposed anti-double dipping legislation which was defeated. All reps who voted to defeat the proposal are protecting their own excess mileage reimbursements. Expose those opportunistic greed mongers so the electorate might make a well informed decision when they come up for re-election.
After processing the entire article, it becomes clear that the report indicts numerous legislators, several by name. I see no evidence of conspiracy to influence City Council elections.

Posted by geno | February 17, 2006 12:07 PM

They get paid something like $17k a year, correct? Is anybody surprised they need to pad their expense accounts? I would need to put my whole family on the payroll to make ends meet.

Mexican Federales are earning higher incomes today, and they still have to take bribes to make ends meet. It's a system designed to induce corruption.

Posted by Alice | February 17, 2006 5:59 PM

Too bad you skipped out on tagging Minnis.

Minnis wrote legislation to end double dipping--so its quite clear she doesn't agree with the practice. But she's the 2nd largest double dipper in the legislature, just scrambling in behind Burdick.

Burdick is a double dipper. Minnis is a hypocritical gasbag double dipper.

Posted by carla | February 18, 2006 8:23 AM

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Charamba, Douro 2008
Horse Heaven Hills, Cabernet 2010
Lorelle, Horse Heaven Hills Pinot Grigio 2011
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Villa Antinori, Toscana 2007
Mercedes Eguren, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
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Purple Moon, Merlot 2011
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Abacela, Vintner's Blend No. 12
Opula Red Blend 2010
Liberte, Pinot Noir 2010
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Indian Wells Red Blend 2010
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King Estate, Pinot Noir 2011
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Columbia Crest, Les Chevaux Red 2010
14 Hands, Hot to Trot White Blend
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Terrapin Cellars, Pinot Gris 2011
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Nobilo Icon, Pinot Noir 2009
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Road Work

Miles run year to date: 21
At this date last year: 52
Total run in 2012: 129
In 2011: 113
In 2010: 125
In 2009: 67
In 2008: 28
In 2007: 113
In 2006: 100
In 2005: 149
In 2004: 204
In 2003: 269