Gary George (Oregon politician)
Gary George was a Republican politician from the US state of Oregon. He was a member of the Oregon State Senate from 1997 to 2009, representing District 12.
Gary George | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office 1997–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Stan Bunn |
| Personal details | |
| Died | June 19, 2021 Newberg, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathy George |
| Children | Cheryl Mueller, Larry George, Christy Cooke, David George, Shaun George |
| Residence | Newberg, Oregon |
| Occupation | Hazelnut Farmer |
George and his wife Kathy owned a hazelnut farm and processing plant and a christmas tree farm outside Newberg. They have five children including former state senator Larry George (R-OR, 13th).[1]
George ran for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives in 1990, but lost. He first won a seat in the Senate in 1996.
George and Representative Kim Thatcher led an unsuccessful effort in 2008 to repeal gay rights legislation passed by the 2007 legislature.[2]
References
- "Oregon Secretary of State: That Trail's Gone Cold!". Oregonvotes.org. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- "Oregon's gay-rights law target of initiative". The Seattle Times. Associated Press. March 16, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2008.
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