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Summary

Governor John Albert Kitzhaber

Biographical

Current Office: Governor (OR) , Democratic, Independent
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sharon; 1 Child: Logan
Birth Date: 03/05/1947
Birth Place: Colfax, WA
Home City: Salem, OR
Religion: Non Denomination

Recent Key Votes

SB 1552 - Amends Mortgage Foreclosure Process
Legislation (Sign)

April 11, 2012

HB 4164
Legislation (Sign)

March 8, 2012

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Kitzhaber Launches New Tool for Expanding Businesses

May 18, 2012 - Following a tour of Facebook's data center in Prineville today, Governor Kitzhaber launched Oregon's new industrial and commercial site database -- www.expandinoregon.com. The tool, previously ...

Oregonians Support Public Safety Reform

May 14, 2012 - Governor Kitzhaber today called for sentencing and corrections changes to improve the effectiveness of public safety programs and reduce costs for taxpayers. The Governor signed ...

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and Obama Administration Announce Agreement to Improve Care for Oregonians on Medicaid

May 3, 2012 - Governor Kitzhaber and the Obama Administration today announced an agreement in principle to coordinate care for Medicaid beneficiaries in Oregon, through a new model of ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights F
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Non-Contribution ($16,083.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Kitzhaber refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View John Albert Kitzhaber's Oregon Gubernatorial Election 1998 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

Capitol Webmail
http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/contact.shtml

Capitol Website
http://governor.oregon.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/johnkitzhaber

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/govkitz

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/GovernorKitzhaber

Capitol
160 State Capitol
900 Court Street
Salem, OR 97301-4047
Phone: 503-378-4582
Fax: 503-378-6827

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