John Kitzhaber for Governor

Endorsements

Organizations for Kitzhaber

  • Boilermakers Local 500
  • Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1
  • Cement Masons Local 555
  • Central Oregon Building Trades Council
  • Columbia Pacific Building Trades Council
  • Heat & Frost Insulators Local 36
  • Intl. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48
  • Intl. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 112
  • Ironworkers Local 29
  • NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC
  • Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association
  • Oregon AFL-CIO
  • Oregon Small Business for Responsible Leadership
  • Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council
  • Oregon State Firefighters Council
  • Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
  • Pendleton Building & Construction Trades Council
  • Plasterers Local 82
  • Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local 156
  • Sheet Metal Workers Local 16
  • Teamsters Joint Council 37
  • United Food and Commercial Worker Local 555

Members of Congress for Kitzhaber

  • Congressman Les AuCoin (retired)
  • Congresswoman Darlene Hooley (retired)

Statewide Leaders for Kitzhaber

  • Attorney General John Kroger
  • State Treasurer Ben Westlund
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo
  • Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian

State Senators for Kitzhaber

  • State Senator Alan Bates
  • State Senator Ginny Burdick
  • State Senator Jane Cease (retired)
  • State Senator Ron Cease (retired)
  • State Senator Tony Corcoran (retired)
  • State Senator Chris Edwards
  • State Senator Mark Hass
  • State Senator Betsy Johnson
  • State Senator Stephen Kafoury (retired)
  • State Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson
  • State Senator Floyd Prozanski
  • State Senator Martha Schrader
  • State Senator Cliff Trow (retired)

State Representatives for Kitzhaber

  • State Representative Debbie Boone
  • State Representative Peter Buckley
  • State Representative Ben Cannon
  • State Representative Brian Clem
  • State Representative Larry Galizio (retired)
  • State Representative Sara Gelser
  • State Representative Chris Harker
  • State Representative Jim Hill (retired, Hillsboro)
  • State Representative Al King (retired)
  • State Representative Clayton Klein (retired)
  • State Representative Tina Kotek
  • State Representative Philip Lang (retired)
  • State Representative Mary McCauley Burrows (retired)
  • State Representative Mary Nolan
  • State Representative Bob Pickard (retired)
  • State Representative Tobias Read
  • State Representative Mike Schaufler
  • State Representative Jefferson Smith
  • State Representative Judy Stiegler
  • State Representative Suzanne VanOrman
  • State Representative Brad Witt
  • State Representative Bill Wyatt (retired)

County Commissioners for Kitzhaber

  • Benton County Commissioner Annabelle Jaramillo
  • Clatsop County Commissioner Robert Mushen
  • Deschutes County Commissioner Alan Unger
  • Hood River County Commissioner Maui Meyer
  • Jackson County Commissioner Dave Gilmour
  • Lane County Commissioner Bill Dwyer
  • Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson
  • Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall
  • Lincoln County Commissioner Don Lindly
  • Lincoln County Commissioner Terry Thompson
  • Multnomah County Commissioner Jeff Cogen
  • Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury
  • Multnomah County Commissioner Judy Shiprack
  • Multnomah County Commission Chair Bev Stein (retired)
  • Multnomah County Commission Chair Ted Wheeler
  • Polk County Commissioner Ron Dodge
  • Tillamook County Commissioner Tim Josi
  • Tillamook County Commissioner Gina Nikkel (retired)

Mayors for Kitzhaber

  • Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa
  • Ashland Mayor John Stromberg
  • Astoria Mayor Willis Van Dusen
  • Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle
  • Beaverton Mayor Rob Drake (retired)
  • Bend Mayor Bruce Abernethy (retired)
  • Corvallis Mayor Charles Tomlinson
  • Hood River Mayor Arthur Babitz
  • Independence Mayor John McArdle
  • La Pine Mayor Stu Martinez (retired)
  • Portland Mayor Vera Katz (retired)
  • Pendleton Mayor Phillip Houk
  • Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole
  • Richland Mayor Richard Pederson
  • St Paul Mayor Kathy Connor
  • Stanfield Mayor Thomas McCann
  • Vernonia Mayor Sally Harrison
  • Westfir Mayor Neil Friedman

City Council Members for Kitzhaber

  • Ashland City Council Member Carol Voisin
  • Corvallis City Councilor Patricia Daniels
  • Depoe Bay City Councilor Dan Zimmerman
  • Detroit City Councilor Edward Bowman
  • Dunes City Councilor Peter Howison
  • Estacada City Councilor Sean Drinkwine
  • Forest Grove City Councilor Thomas Johnston
  • Hillsboro City Councilor Ed Dennis
  • Irrigon City Councilor David Burns
  • Gladstone City Councilor Len Nelson
  • Gresham City Councilor Paul Warr-King
  • Hood River City Councilor Laurent Picard
  • Madras City Councilor Royce Embanks Jr.
  • Maupin City Councilor Frank Kay III
  • Mitchell City Councilor Kerrie Shortt
  • Mosier City Councilor Penny Wallace
  • Oakridge City Councilor Randy Dreiling
  • Portland City Commissioner Jim Francesconi (retired)
  • Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard
  • Pendleton City Councilor John C Brenne
  • Pendleton City Councilor Justin Pearce
  • Pendleton City Councilor Steve Taylor
  • Reedsport City Councilor Tonya Wahl
  • Roseburg City Councilor Steve Tuchscherer
  • Sisters City Councilor Sharlene Weed
  • Sodaville City Councilor Stanley Taylor
  • St Helens City Councilor Phillip Barlow
  • Tigard City Councilor Sydney Sherwood
  • Wilsonville City Councilor Steve Hurst
  • Yoncalla City Councilor David Vian

Education Leaders for Kitzhaber

  • Beaverton School Board Member Lisa Shultz
  • Central School District Boardmember Paul Evans
  • Central School District Boardmember Mary Shellenbarger
  • Central Oregon Community College District Board Member Joyce Garrett
  • Columbia Gorge Community College Board Member Dr. Ernie Keller
  • Lane Community College Board Member Robert Ackerman
  • Lebanon Community Schools School Board Director Michael Martin
  • Mt Hood Community College Board Member Brian Freeman
  • Mt Hood Community College Board Member Duke Shepard
  • Portland Community College Board Member Denise Frisbee
  • Rogue Community College District Board Member Dean Wendle
  • South Lane School District Board Member Sherry Higgins

Community Leaders

  • Bus Project* Director Caitlin Baggott
  • Clackamas County Sheriff Ris Bradshaw (retired)
  • Deschutes County Sheriff Les Stiles (retired)
  • Eugene Water & Electric Board Commissioner Rich Cunningham
  • Former US Senate Candidate Steve Novick
  • Linn Benton Lincoln Central Labor Council
  • President Stephen Konopa
  • Moore Company* Chair Randolph L. Miller
  • Morning Star Congregation* Reverend Albert Wayne Johnson
  • New Seasons* Co-Owner Eileen Brady
  • Oregon Council on Civil Rights Member Carol Suzuki
  • Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs* Chair Liani Reeves
  • Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs * Commissioner David Kong
  • Oregon State University Multi-cultural Affairs Director* Dr. Phyllis Lee (retired)
  • Roosevelt Institution Founder Quinn Reilly
  • Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality* Executive Director Eduardo Angulo
  • United Chinese Association of Oregon* President Tim Tso

*Organizations named for the purpose of identification only.

Meet John Kitzhaber

A Legislator

A reputation for innovation

John's interest in health care policy, his deep love for Oregon's natural heritage and his concern about the lives and jobs of rural Oregonians led him to seek an additional form of public service: serving his neighbors as an elected official.

John Kitzhaber represented Douglas County in the legislature for fourteen years - and was elected by his colleagues to serve as Senate President in 1985, 1987, 1989, and 1991.

He earned a reputation for integrity, civility and public policy innovation. His legislative career was marked by active leadership in the areas of public education, community development, environmental stewardship and a wide variety of health care issues including: long-term care, resource allocation and uncompensated care.

Read more about John Kitzhaber's background as an innovative legislator.

A Governor

John Kitzhaber was elected Governor of the State of Oregon in 1994 and reelected in 1998.

As Governor, he undertook many new policy initiatives including the expansion of the Oregon Health Plan which has benefited nearly two million Oregonians since it was implemented in 1994. He broke new ground with the Oregon Option, a cooperative approach with the federal government that attempted to increase accountability and reduce bureaucracy related to the delivery of a number of government services. As one result, the State of Oregon reduced welfare caseloads by more than 50 percent, helping nearly 20,000 Oregonians find work and saving more than $200 million in the state budget.

On economic issues, Kitzhaber continued to earn his reputation as a leader who looked over the horizon. He brought to the state the first major renewable energy wind turbine manufacturer and laid in place the foundation for Oregon's development and reputation as an incubator of green jobs. And John kicked off the effort to create the Oregon Business Plan, a comprehensive blueprint for economic progress for the state.

Read more about John Kitzhaber's record as Governor on jobs and the economy, public safety, natural resources, and more.

A Leader

Reforming health care

Since leaving the Governor's office, Kitzhaber has continued to work on health care reform, founding the Archimedes Movement -- a grassroots community engagement effort to reframe the debate on health care and build a voice for fundamental change.

Kitzhaber also serves as the President of the Estes Park Institute, which conducts educational conferences for community hospitals. He serves as the Director for the Center for Evidence Based Policy at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland and holds an endowed Chair on Health Care Policy with The Foundation for Medical Excellence; an Oregon based public, nonprofit educational foundation.

Read more about John Kitzhaber.