State Representative Greg Smith Agrees to $12,000 Ethics Fine, Repay $33,000
State Representative Greg Smith has agreed to pay a $12,000 ethics fine and repay $33,000 in improper salary to settle two public corruption investigations into his conduct.
Portland, OR, August 7, 2026 —
State Representative Greg Smith has agreed to pay a $12,000 ethics fine and repay $33,000 in improper salary as part of settlements resolving two public corruption investigations concerning his conduct.
The details of the investigations and the specific allegations leading to the settlements were not immediately available. However, the agreed-upon financial penalties aim to close the cases against the representative.
The settlement includes a $12,000 fine levied by the ethics committee. In addition to the fine, Representative Smith is required to repay $33,000 that was deemed improperly received salary. The total financial resolution amounts to $45,000.
The nature of the improper salary and the circumstances leading to the investigations have not been fully disclosed in the initial reports. Information regarding the timeline of these investigations or the specific periods during which the improper salary was received was not provided.
Both investigations have now been settled through this agreement. Further details regarding the findings of the investigations or the specific statutes or rules that were allegedly violated were not immediately released.
Story summarized from the original created by Les Zaitz on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
