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Summary

Representative C. Gene Whisnant

Full Name: C. Gene Whisnant
Office: State House (OR) - District 53, Republican
First Appointed: 2003
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Josie; 1 Child: Todd
Birth Date: 12/08/1943
Birth Place: Caroleen, NC
Home City: Sunriver, OR
Religion: Episcopalian

Recent Key Votes

SB 1552 - Requirements for Lenders Seeking Foreclosure
Legislation (Yea)

March 5, 2012 - Requires a lender seeking to foreclose on a residential mortgage to enter into mediation with the borrower to negotiate a foreclosure avoidance measure (Sec. ...

HB 4090 - Reducing Restrictions on Urban Development
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 20, 2012 - -Authorizes a land owner within the urban growth boundary of an urban service district to connect to the service district (Sec. 2).-Authorizes the ...

HB 2541 - Amends Inheritance Taxes
Legislation (Nay)

May 10, 2011 - Establishes that an estate tax return is not required with respect to the estates of decedents who die on or after January 1, 2011, ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Working for Veterans

Jan. 1, 2012 - I am a Veteran. I retired from the United States Air Force after 27 years of service. I have worked hard to fight for Veterans ...

Issue Position: Leadership With Honesty

Jan. 1, 2012 - Gene, a strong advocate for grassroots democracy, believes in individual freedom, the advantages of local government decision-making, and putting Oregon's economic recovery at the forefront ...

Issue Position: Protecting our Communities

Safe neighborhoods are essential to our quality of life. Gene believes in providing the public safety resources necessary to keep our streets, schools and neighborhoods ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Pharmaceuticals & Health Products ($7,250.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Gene Whisnant has 100% Political Courage

Gene Whisnant has demonstrated Political Courage by telling citizens where he stands on the issues he/ she may face if elected.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.genewhisnant@state.or.us

Capitol Website
http://www.leg.state.or.us/whisnant

Capitol
900 Court Street Northeast, H-471
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-986-1453

District
Post Office Box 3565
Sunriver, OR 97707
Phone: 541-598-7560

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