Michael J. Kopetski
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Michael J. "Mike" Kopetski (b. October 27, 1949) in Pendleton, Oregon, is an American businessman and former politician.
Kopetski, a Democrat, was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from 1985 to 1989. He ran unsuccessfully for in the United States House of Representatives in 1982 and again in 1988, where he lost by a mere 707 votes to incumbent Denny Smith. In 1990, Kopetski ran against Smith again and defeated him, in part by tying Smith to the savings and loan crisis[1].
Kopetski served as Representative from Oregon's 5th congressional district from 1991 to 1995 and sat on the Ways and Means Committee. He did not seek reelection in 1994. After leaving Congress, Kopetski became an international trade consultant and currently serves on the board of On2 Technologies.[2].
[edit] References
- ^ Rasky, Susan F. The 1990 Elections: Four Issues and How They Played at the Polls Before Uncertain Voters; Ethics: Scandals Costly In Some Races New York Times. November 8, 1990. URL viewed October 24, 2006.
- ^ Kopetski joins On2 board Portland Business Journal. August 12, 2003. URL viewed October 20, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
| Preceded by Denny Smith |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 5th congressional district 1991–1995 |
Succeeded by Jim Bunn |
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