Issue Position: Government Accountability

Issue Position

Kim is a leader in the effort to ensure Oregonians' hard earned tax dollars are being spent wisely. In her work on the Audits and Information Technology Committee, as well as the legislative budget committee, she isn't afraid to ask the tough questions. Thanks to Kim's efforts the Oregon Transparency Website was created, helping Oregonians better observe state government activities and spending programs. Public meeting notices for state agencies, boards, and commissions, among others, are also made more accessible to Oregonians through the transparency website. Kim was also able to shine more light on the effectiveness of some of the "economic development" tax incentives that have collected over the years. Public meeting notices for state agencies, boards, and commissions, are also more accessible to Oregonians through the transparency website.

She continues to push for priority based budgeting to make sure tax dollars are focused toward high priority, effective programs. Kim also believes that funding for state programs should be focused first toward those who are in our country legally. That's why Kim has worked to require all state agencies to lead by example for the rest of the state by using the latest available tools toward achieving a legal workforce; E-verify. She also proposes ways to reduce the impact of illegal immigration on the criminal justice system to save taxpayers money.

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