One other observation, Why does Neil need the filter of the Governors Office? He hasn't been there since the 70's or have I missed somthing since I escaped in 1973?
As Lars Larson says about Neil .... in Oregon Politics you need the "Full Neil Deal" to get anything done in this State or in the City of Portland. "Goldfingers" runs the Democrat Party in Oregon. He is still VERY powerful in Oregon, and that is VERY sad and dangerous.