March 29, 2024 – Governor Tina Kotek: Public Records Log
Listing of all public records request, including their date and a link to download if avaiable
3/28/2024 Cindy Finche
1. I would like emails to and from the email FirstLady.KotekWilson@oregon.gov Aimee Kotek Wilson for these dates: 03/16/2023, 05/17/2023, 10/18/2023, 02/20/24, 03/21/2024 2. I would like all of the invoices of furniture, office equipment purchased in the month of June 2023 from the Governor’s budget. I would like any fees associated with pulling these records to be waived as this information is in the public interest.
3/27/2024 Jamie Goldberg
The Oregonian/OregonLive requests any paperwork that details Aimee Kotek Wilson’s scope of duties within the Kotek administration and who she reports to. The newsroom also requests copies of any memorandums or orders related to Aimee Kotek from the governor’s office, covering the period from Jan. 9, 2023 to the present. We request that the governor’s office provide these documents and information as they become available. As a news organization, The Oregonian/OregonLive requests that the governor’s office waive any applicable fees because the disclosure primarily serves the public interest.
3/27/2024 Jeff Eager
Emails, text messages and other written communication between Aimee Kotek Wilson and Mike Marshall or other employees or officers of Oregon Recovers, including but not limited to emails between Kotek Wilson and any email address ending with @oregonrecovers.org. I am making this request for the purpose of informing reporting to appear in the Oregon Roundup newsletter. The documents requested are in the general public interest, would primarily benefit the public, and I hereby request a waiver of all fees associated with same.
3/27/2024 Katherine Long
Dear records officer, Pursuant to Oregon’s Public Records Law, kindly transmit the following records in electronic format: – Expenses submitted for reimbursement by First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson from January 9, 2023 through March 26, 2024. I am a member of the news media requesting these records to report on a matter of public interest. I am willing to pay fees, but kindly inform me before filling this request if fees will be in excess of $50. If you have questions relating to this request, or if you would like to discuss avenues by which I could conceivably narrow my request, kindly contact me by phone in the interest of expediency. If you determine that any of the information qualifies for an exemption from disclosure, I ask you to note whether the exemption is discretionary, and if so whether it is necessary in this case to exercise your discretion to withhold the information. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed. I look forward to your response within five business days, as the statute requires. Warmly, Katherine
3/27/2024 Carlos Fuentes
The Oregonian/OregonLive is requesting copies of all requests to meet with the First Lady or invite her to an event made directly to the governor’s office or via this online form (https://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/contact-first-lady.aspx) from when Gov. Kotek was elected in November 2022 to the present. We also request a list of the events that she ultimately attended and any electronic or written communication between the requester and the governor’s office.
3/27/2024 Dirk Vanderhart
We are requesting copies of public calendars for Aimee Kotek Wilson from 1/9/2023 to 3/27/2024. We are also requesting a copy of any separation or severance package for Andrea Cooper, along with any related agreements and details on any payments associated with her departure.
3/27/2024 Kelly Skye
I am writing to formally request access to certain records in accordance with the Oregon Public Record law. Given the recent media attention and public interest surrounding the Governor and her spouse, I am seeking a waiver of fees associated with this request, as I intend to disseminate the records to local media outlets to enhance public awareness and understanding of the matter at hand.Specifically, I am requesting the following records in digital format:Any communications originating from the Governor’s Office to the Oregon State Police pertaining to the protection detail assigned to Aimee Kotek Wilson.Any communications originating from the Governor’s Office to any state agency or employees for consultation on state ethics laws and regulations, particularly in relation to the unusual requests concerning Aimee Kotek Wilson’s office, staff, protection detail, and the utilization of state funds and resources for her benefit, given her non-staff status and the absence of the position of First Lady under state law.Any emails or text messages exchanged between the Governor’s staff and the Governor herself regarding matters concerning Aimee Kotek Wilson.Any emails or records discussing the financial implications and allocation of resources associated with Aimee Kotek Wilson’s staff, office space, protection detail, or other resources.Copies of any documented threats made against Aimee Kotek Wilson, which have been cited as justification for the provision of a protection detail.Any threat assessments conducted by either the Governor’s Office or the Oregon State Police, outlining the rationale behind the necessity for a protection detail for Aimee Kotek Wilson.Any records containing the state email address of Aimee Kotek Wilson.I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to receiving the requested records in due course. If there are any fees associated with fulfilling this request, I kindly request a waiver given the aforementioned circumstances. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, K Skye Law Student
3/27/2024 Jamie Goldberg
The Oregonian/OregonLive requests all documents regarding payments by the state, such as the purchase of airline tickets, made on behalf of Aimee Kotek Wilson and any expenses submitted for reimbursement by Aimee Kotek Wilson or on behalf of Aimee Kotek Wilson from Jan. 9, 2023 to the present. We request that the governor’s office provide these documents and information as they become available. As a news organization, The Oregonian/OregonLive requests that the governor’s office waive any applicable fees because the disclosure primarily serves the public interest.
3/27/2024 Jamie Goldberg
The Oregonian/OregonLive requests any documents that detail the scope of duties for Abby Tibbs, Andrea Cooper, and Lindsey O’Brien at the time of their selection for their roles in the governor’s office as well as any subsequent changes. We request that the governor’s office provide these documents and information as they become available. As a news organization, The Oregonian/OregonLive requests that the governor’s office waive any applicable fees because the disclosure primarily serves the public interest.
3/26/2024 Carlos Fuentes
Under Oregon public records law, I request Gov. Kotek’s line item budget for the governor’s office in the most recent year available. I also request the minutes and any notes taken during the weekly behavioral health meetings that Aimee Kotek Wilson participated in since Jan. 1 this year.
3/26/2024 Katherine Long
Dear records officer, Pursuant to Oregon’s Public Records Law, kindly transmit the following records in electronic (ideally .pdf) format: – The calendar for First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson from January 9, 2023 through March 26, 2024. I am a member of the news media requesting these records to report on a matter of public interest. I am willing to pay fees, but kindly inform me before filling this request if fees will be in excess of $50. If you have questions relating to this request, or if you would like to discuss avenues by which I could conceivably narrow my request, kindly contact me by phone in the interest of expediency. If you determine that any of the information qualifies for an exemption from disclosure, I ask you to note whether the exemption is discretionary, and if so whether it is necessary in this case to exercise your discretion to withhold the information. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed. I look forward to your response within five business days, as the statute requires. Warmly, Katherine
3/26/2024 Carlos Fuentes
Under Oregon public records law, The Oregonian is requesting the calendars of Aimee Kotek Wilson and Tina Kotek since Tina Kotek took office in 2023. If it would be quicker to get the calendars of a more recent time period (such as the last six months), we are flexible and willing to receive this instead. Please send me an email with any questions or follow up: cfuentes@oregonian.com.
3/26/2024 John Tierney
KGW News is seeking the following records, please: – Resignation letter or email/written communication given notice of resignation from the following employees: Andrea Cooper, Lindsey O’Brien, Abby Tibbs – Any emails dated Feb 1 to March 22 to or from Cooper, O’Brien and/or Tibbs that mention Aimee Kotek-Wilson by name, mention the the phrases first lady/first spouse, or mention creating an office for the first lady. Thank you.
3/26/2024 Jamie Goldberg
The Oregonian/OregonLive is officially requesting from the first spouse, acknowledged to be a public official, any writing dating back to Jan 1, 2024 that contains information relating to the conduct of the public’s business, including but not limited to any records, prepared, owned, used or retained regardless of form or whether the writing is on a public or private device. The Oregonian/OregonLive also requests any correspondence between Aimee Kotek Wilson and Tina Kotek or any other members of the governor’s office from Jan. 1, 2023 and Aug. 15, 2023 regarding plans to spend $600,000 on a pair of studies by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and Oregon Health & Science University to study the impact of decriminalizing sex work.
3/25/2024 Dirk Vanderhart
I’m requesting copies of all requests to meet with the First Lady or invite her to an event made via this online form: https://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/contact-first-lady.aspx I’m requesting all such requests/invites from November 2022 until March 25, 2024.
3/25/2024 Carlos Fuentes
Under Oregon Public Records Law, The Oregonian/OregonLive requests any documents, memos, emails or text messages sent by Andrea Cooper, Lindsey O’Brien or Abby Tibbs that discuss Aimee Kotek Wilson, first spouse, first lady or the Office of the First Spouse.
3/25/2024 Margo Logan
March 25, 2024. To the Oregon Governor’s office, copies of public records showing special adviser, Abby Tibbs, formerly of OHSU for eight years, who worked for Governor Tina Kotek for a year and is now returning to OHSU, showing Tibbs’ communication with the governor regarding HB 2002, emails and other such documented communication, as well as written reports Tibbs wrote on the topic of HB 2002. Thank you, Margo Logan, editor
3/24/2024 Patrick Cashman
Provide all communications regardless of method (personal email, public email, slack, texts, etc) by Aimee Kotek Wilson from 3/18 to 3/22
3/22/2024 Carlos Fuentes
I am requesting the following records, which are all allowable under the state’s public records law: All communications between Andrea Cooper and Gov. Tina Kotek dating back to March 1. Andrea Cooper’s resignation letter. Any communications within the Governor’s Office that mention Cooper’s departure. I ask that you provide the records as they become available, not necessarily all at once.
3/22/2024 Julia Shumway
I’m seeking any communications or other documents related to or commenting on Andrea Cooper leaving the governor’s office, including but not limited to her resignation letter. Also looking for information about her salary and benefits as chief of staff and any severance she’ll receive. As a representative of a news organization that disseminates information in the public interest, I’d ask that any fees be waived.
3/22/2024 Julia Shumway
Under Oregon public records law, I am requesting copies of all communication (including but not limited to emails, texts, messages sent through messaging apps including Signal, recordings and transcripts of online meetings as available) since Jan. 1, 2024, between Gov. Tina Kotek, First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson, Andrea Cooper, Lindsey O’Brien, Chris Warner, Abby Tibbs, Rachel Currans-Henry, Kristina Narayan, Juliana Wallace, April Rohman, An Do, Elisabeth Shepard or Anca Matica that were sent to or from the First Lady or mention her. Please release these records on a rolling basis as the governor’s office is able to locate the records. The Oregon Capital Chronicle is a news organization and we request that any fees be waived as this information is in the public interest.
3/22/2024 Lauren Dake
Under Oregon’s public records law, OPB would like to request all 1) all emails or text messages in the last six months from any member of the governor’s office/staff that mention “Aimee Wilson Kotek” or “Aimee” or “Aimee Kotek” or any other variation. 2. OPB would like to request any emails from Aimee Wilson Kotek to Lindsey O’Brien, Abby Tibbs or Andrea Cooper in the last six months. 3. OPB would like to know if Aimee Wilson Kotek has any staff members and if so, what are their roles, who are they and when were they hired? 4. OPB would like to know if Aimee Wilson Kotek requested a chief of staff and/or a legislative director work under here and if so, what is the status of that request. Please send responses to both Lauren Dake at ldake@opb.org and Dirk VanderHart at dvanderhart@opb.org. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you.
3/22/2024 Carlos Fuentes
Under Oregon public records law, I seek all written and electronic reports to the governor or her office regarding the resignations of Andrea Cooper, Lindsey O’Brien, and Abby Tibbs between March 5 and 22. I also seek the following: the resignation letters of all three employees, all emails to/from employees in the Governor’s office that mention Aimee Kotek Wilson, any written or electronic messages (including texts and emails) that mentions a severance agreement to the three employees listed above, and the most recent performance evaluation for Andrea Cooper or any notes from the most recent conversation regarding her performance. I ask that you expedite my request given the narrow time frame for the records I seek and release the records on a rolling basis. Please call or email me with any questions.
3/22/2024 Nigel Jaquiss
Under Oregon’s public records law, I am seeking electronic copies of any emails or memos, including attachments, from Oct. 1, 2023 until now to or from Andrea Cooper, Abbie Tibbs or Lindsey O’Brien containing the following words or phrases: “conflict of interest,” “Aimee,” “First lady,” “FL,” “ethics,” “retaliation,” “reporting structure,” “workplace,” “Cylvia.” Second, I would like a copy of any separation agreement, including financial terms, NDA’s or other agreements related to the terms of Andrea Cooper’s departure. Thanks.
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