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.

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Campaign Updates

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Feb 16	The Oregonian: Kitzhaber claims big poll lead in Democratic primary
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Jan 27	Illinois Valley News: Kitzhaber talks jobs, budget
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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.

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.

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