Election implications · 17 June 08
Easily the most significant result of the May primary for open government was John Kroger’s victory in the Democratic primary for Oregon Attorney General. With no Republican opposition on the November ballot, he is slated to assume the role of chief interpreter of Oregon public records and meetings law. It’s obviously too soon to say how Kroger will be once he takes office. But in terms of the candidates’ statements on the campaign trail, at least, he appeared to be more conversant with the issue, as well as more aggressive. For those advocates who saw Hardy Myers as becoming increasingly pro-secrecy over his tenure, Kroger could be a nice change.
Nick Budnick