Political Coffee 8-26-25: Is your life in danger because the ODOT tax increase won't pass? ODOT quietly admits they don't need tax increase, tapeworm that eats ODOT's budget, 96% opposition to bill and fishwrap editorial aginst

Is your life in danger because the gas tax increase might not pass? https://oregoncatalyst.com/90266-hearing-pass-gas-tax-life-danger.html 

Even ODOT quietly admits they don’t need the tax increase: https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2025/08/23/as-special-session-looms-on-transportation-funding-odot-quietly-offers-alternative-to-new-taxes/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMYRIFjbGNrAxhEcWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeSkmA5UqJN2EV8w4Kgdb3fgRSpY05TVPfGhEUO_YWYj-sk5-gS8xWc6_bkJ4_aem_57DFtE4-qKN_YNm4GAtiDg 

The tapeworm eating ODOT’s budget: https://oregoncatalyst.com/90175-tapeworm-eating-odots-record-gas-tax-revenue.html 

Actual bill and article that hides the truth of 96% opposition to ODOT tax increase: https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/08/25/oregonians-share-urgency-and-ire-over-latest-proposal-to-raise-taxes-for-transportation-funding/ 

Even Fishwrap editorial board says there must be real accountability at ODOT: https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/08/editorial-billions-in-new-taxes-should-come-with-a-commitment.html 

What is Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf?

A Long-time radio host with his own show as well as backing up as host for nationally syndicated broadcasts, Jeff is a fifth generation Oregon farmer, aviator, professional musician, former State Legislator, lobbyist, real estate developer, small business owner, firefighter, and served as an embedded broadcaster with Oregon National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jeff is a former Oregon State Representative and fifth generation Oregon farmer from Halsey, Oregon. Kropf served as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for two legislative sessions and served two sessions on the Transportation and Ways and Means subcommittees.

He also is Executive Director of Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation.