State Sen. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, speaks to the Vale Chamber of Commerce in December. Bentz warned that more taxes are on the way as the Oregon Legislature convenes Jan. 22. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell).
VALE – State Sen. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, said he will play political defense when the 2019 Legislature convenes Jan. 22.

The role isn’t new. Since he started his political career . . .