| Full Name: | Greg Matthews |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (OR) - District 50, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Suzette; 3 Children |
| Birth Place: | Gresham, OR |
| Home City: | Gresham, OR |
Summary
Representative Greg Matthews
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
HB 2624 - Exempts Counties from Hunting Dog Prohibitions if Approved by Voters
Legislation (Yea)
April 23, 2013
HB 3014 - Requires Allotted Time for the Pledge of Allegiance in Public Schools
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
April 22, 2013
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Supporting our Veterans
As a veteran himself, Matthews knows we need to help combat veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan to get the support they need to ...
Issue Position: Safe Neighborhoods
In his time as a police officer, Matthews saw the worst side of meth addicts and gang members. Matthews wants to pass tougher penalties for ...
Issue Position: Healthcare
More Public Statements
Shouldn't every family in Gresham have affordable health insurance? Greg Matthews believes the answer is yes and he supports a health care plan based on ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 75% |
| 2009-2010 | Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance Positions | 88% |
| 2011-2012 | American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon Positions | 20% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Public Sector Unions ($39,000.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Greg Matthews refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
rep.gregmatthews@state.or.us
Capitol Website
http://www.leg.state.or.us/matthews
Capitol
900 Court Street Northeast, H-379
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-986-1450
