In June, transportation analyst John Charles told the Bridging the Gaps audience that Tri-Met, the entity that operates Portland's light rail, is not funding the need claimed by Kotek. Charles went so far as to describe the situation in Tom Sawyer-esque terms: Vancouver's C-tran pays to operate light rail, Portland's Tri-Met sits around and eats the apple.

Lars Larson interviews Tina Kotek

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An irritated Orcutt asked transportation officials who attended the January meeting in Olympia why forensic accountant Tiffany Couch has not been able to get a clear accounting of where the money has gone, despite months of public record requests.

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Orcutt slams CRC

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Vancouver-based forensic accountant Tiffany Couch urged members of the Washington State House Committee on Transportation in Olympia to investigate irregular financial practices associated with the $10 billion* Columbia River Crossing Light Rail project.

Tiffany Couch in Olympia

Phone interview with spokeswoman for Smarter Bridge comitee

Lars Larson interviews Tina Kotek

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