Friday is D-Day for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) when lawmakers reconvene for a special session called by the State Governor after they failed to reach consensus on a funding package for the cash-strapped agency.

Mass Layoffs and Loss of Experienced Top Officials Are Just Some of ODOT’s Woes

Apart from laying off hundreds of workers, ODOT has and will continue to lose top officials seeking greener pastures as the agency battles to meet commitments because of financing woes.

Governor Tina Kotek has had to step in and recall lawmakers to a special session starting on August 29 after they failed to pass a budget for ODOT during the last legislative session.

Governor Proposes Several Increases to Raise Funds to Maintain the State’s Transportation Network

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