Former OLCC director Steve Marks files tort claim notice alleging Kotek fired him at Rosa Cazares’ behest
“Marks was summarily forced out of office by Gov. Tina Kotek in early 2023 because Rosa Cazares, prominent owner of one of Oregon’s largest dispensary chains and an opponent of cannabis regulations, wanted him gone,” alleges the claim, submitted by Marks’ attorney, Bill Gary of the Harrang Long firm. “Cazares placed herself in close orbit to the governor and to then-Secretary of State Shemia Fagan.”
…is the first indication from Marks since he left the agency… that he believes there’s a link between his firing and the cannabis company… Tina Kotek… has previously denied her decision to fire Marks had anything to do with Cazares… questioned about her decision to fire Marks this year, the governor has been vague. “It is evident that Governor Kotek pushed Marks out of office because Cazares made it known – either directly or through then-Secretary Fagan – that she wanted him gone and had paid the financial cost to see those plans bear fruit.”
Original Article (OPB & Willamette Week ):
Ousted OLCC head says Oregon Gov. Kotek fired him for a campaign donor & Former OLCC director Steve Marks files tort claim notice alleging Kotek fired him at Rosa Cazares’ behest
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