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Fagan steps down after a scandal over her consulting work for a cannabis chain that her office audited. She apologizes for breaking trust with the public and says she will not run for higher office in 2024.
Shemia Patricia Fagan (born September 20, 1981) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the Oregon secretary of state from 2021 to 2023. She previously served as a Democratic member of the Oregon Senate , representing Senate District 24 from in 2019 to 2021.
As the City Auditor, she oversaw several divisions requiring a high level of independence and ethical judgment from managers and staff, including government performance auditing, elections, archives, ombuds office, and additional accountability functions.
May 3, 2023 · With extraordinary speed, the political career of Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan ended Tuesday morning after a self-destructive decision to freelance for a troubled cannabis outfit.
May 2, 2023 · Fagan quit after facing criticism for taking a $10,000 a month consulting job with a cannabis company while overseeing the state's marijuana program. She said she wanted to protect Oregon's democracy and restore public trust in her office.
May 2, 2023 · Fagan quit her job after revelations that she moonlighted as a consultant for a cannabis company run by her donors. The former lawmaker and school board member had a meteoric rise and a controversial tenure in Oregon politics.
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May 8, 2023 · Oregon’s Secretary of State Shemia Fagan leaves office Monday, six days after announcing her resignation following news she accepted a lucrative side job consulting for an affiliate of troubled...
