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  "description": "Governor Tina Kotek selected five Forest Grove residents in May for appointment to state boards and commissions ranging from dentistry to higher education governance. Senate Committee on Rules takes up the confirmations on June 15 in Salem.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-29T22:23:45.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Oregon’s state government is informed, advised, and led by volunteers on more than 265 boards and commissions across a wide range of topics.\n\nIn May, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek selected five Forest Grove residents for positions on some of those boards.\n\nHer selections will go before the Senate Committee on Rules in Salem on June 15, where lawmakers are tasked with confirming or denying the appointments.\n\n“The Governor is committed to ensuring that all Boards and Commissions represent the diversity of the state,” a press release from the Governor’s Office read. “This is an opportunity to pool our collective viewpoints, visions, and hopes for Oregon — and all residents are welcome and encouraged to apply.”\n\nThe five Forest Grove residents appointed are:\n\n  * **Jared Thompson** — Oregon Board of Dentistry (partial 4-year term)\n  * **Maddy Cain** — State Board of Denture Technology (3-year term)\n  * **Lourdes Herencia** — Commission on Hispanic Affairs (4-year term)\n  * **Angel Falconer** — Land Conservation and Development Commission (4-year term)\n  * **Nate Pratt** — Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon (2-year term)\n\n\n\nMore information on volunteering at the state level can be found online.",
  "title": "Five Forest Grove residents selected for appointment by governor",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-29T22:23:46.292Z"
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