That budget should prioritize helping Oregon families and businesses safely resume their livelihoods, their educations, and their well-being, while recognizing the need to pare back on unnecessary government expenses to free up resources to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instead, it proposes using taxpayer resources to compensate select government employees who’ve had the luxury of working from home during the pandemic.
A memo from leaders Courtney and Kotek informed each lawmaker they could expect a 10% increase for the 2021 session, and legislative staffers will receive a monthly stipend to help offset potential costs and other inconveniences that come with needing to work from home.
These inconveniences presumably include spending less on gasoline and other travel expenses during their non-commute.
