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The State Capitol in Salem houses the central offices of the Governor. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The governor is the chief executive of Oregon. The Oregon Constitution charges the governor with faithfully executing the laws, making recommendations to the Legislature and transacting all necessary business of government. The governor may veto bills of the Legislature and shall fill vacancies by appointment.
Curtis Robinhold is Governor Kitzhaber’s Chief of Staff. Policy advisors include: Kendall Clawson, Executive Appointments; Liani Reeves, General Counsel; Mike Bonetto, Health Care; Scott Nelson, Jobs and Economy; Dmitri Palmateer, Legislative Director; Duke Shepard, Labor and Human Services; Richard Whitman, Natural Resources; and Agnes Balassa, Workforce Development. Tim Raphael is the Communications Director and Jan Murdock is the governor’s Executive Assistant.
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information about this agency's divisions, offices, programs, etc.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: State Capitol Bldg., 900 Court St. NE, Suite 254, Salem 97301-4047
Telephone: 503-378-3111
Fax: 503-378-8970
Contact: John Kitzhaber, Governor
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Legal and Legislative Information
Administration Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Leg. Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu
Records, Publications and General Information
Biography - a brief sketch about the governor's background and role
Agency History - a detailed history of the agency
State Archives Holdings - a select list of the agency's records available for research at the State Archives
State Library Publications - a link to the Oregon State Library Catalog