Gov. Tina Kotek will not insist new Oregon secretary of state be a political short-timer
Kotek has faced pressure to appoint a "caretaker" secretary to replace Shemia Fagan. Some Democratic allies oppose that idea.
Shemia Fagan tapped state, campaign funds for White House trip with her kids
Fagan resigned May 8 amid a controversy over a $10,000 a month side gig she took consulting with a cannabis company.
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Kotek Wants Ethics Probe and DOJ Review of Cannabis Audit in Light of Fagan Consulting Revelations