Political Coffee 2-25-25: How will you vote on Salem's proposed livability property levy that costs you an extra $299 per year? Republican State Rep Greg Smith causes big problems for one of his big federally funded clients and how does Greg Smith get Dems who control the legislature to give his district over 35 million dollars in 2023?

How will you vote on city of Salem’s new livability property tax levy that will cost you $299 per year? https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/02/25/salem-city-council-livability-library-parks-center-50/79328317007/ 

Republican State Rep Greg Smith’s causing big trouble for one of his federally funded clients: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/02/questions-over-oregon-politicians-pay-lead-defense-department-to-terminate-agency-funding.html 

How does Rep Greg Smith get Democrats that control the legislature to give his district over 35 million in taxpayer dollars? https://repgregsmith.com/press-release-representative-greg-smith-announces-district-57-funding/ 

 

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.