OLCC board chair resigns after 'Bourbongate' diatribe
In a statement on Thursday, Chairman Paul Rosenbaum said that he'd submitted his resignation at the request of Gov. Tina Kotek, which he received that morning.
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In a statement on Thursday, Chairman Paul Rosenbaum said that he'd submitted his resignation at the request of Gov. Tina Kotek, which he received that morning.
Before a vote, Chairman Paul Rosenbaum issued a forceful defense of the agency, which is currently mired in scandal.
Chairman Paul Rosenblum opened with a blistering critique of the press and a defense of the board's actions after news that OLCC officials abused their positions.
Officials bought rare bottles from state warehouse, investigation found
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