Governor creates new office to fight terrorism
PORTLAND, ORE. - Governor Kulongoski has signed an executive order creating the state Office of Homeland Security.
Kulongoski says the office will bring together law enforcement, fire officials, and the military to fight terrorism and natural disasters.
The office will be headed by Beverlee Venell.
She previously directed the Oregon State Police's criminal justice division, and the state Office of Emergency Management.
Venell also oversaw safety at the Umatilla Chemical Weapons Depot.
Kulongoski's public safety adviser, Craig Campbell, will act as a cabinet-level adviser on homeland security.
The governor said today that the new homeland security office will be funded by existing money.
http://www.katu.com/news/story.asp?ID=67231 Existing money? I didn't think we HAD any existing money.
I wonder where they found it? Another question...
could this be an end run around Vera?