THAT BUM IN THE GOVENORS OFFICE

Gov. John Kitzhaber says he’s closely following the travails of TriMet, but won’t be able to give it much attention until after the legislative session ends.
“That’s definitely on our radar screen,” Kitzhaber told the Portland Tribune editorial board.
He said he opposes a bill by Rep. Chris Gorsek, D-Troutdale, that would remove the governor’s authority to select TriMet’s board members. Gorsek’s proposal, House Bill 3316, would expand the seven-member board to 11 people and let local governments select most of the board members.
Kitzhaber said the bill is not likely to pass this session.
Kitzhaber: Changes to TriMet board won't happen soon (translation, union workers are doomed)