Michael Dembrow

Michael E. Dembrow
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 45th district
Personal details
Born ca. 1951
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Catherine Dembrow
Children Nikolai C. Dembrow

Tatyana Janine Dembrow
Alma mater University of Connecticut

Indiana University
Profession Educator
Religion Jewish
Website www.michaeldembrow.com

Michael E. Dembrow (born ca. 1951) is a Democratic politician from the US state of Oregon, currently representing District 45 (which contains northeastern Portland, Maywood Park and Parkrose) in the Oregon House of Representatives.[1] Dembrow, formerly an English instructor at Portland Community College, served on Governor Ted Kulongoski's State Board of Higher Education. The Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Willamette Week endorsed Dembrow during the 2008 legislative election.[2][3]

According to The Oregonian, Dembrow intends to submit a single-payer health care plan to the 2011 legislative assembly, and will be the first and only Oregon legislator to offer such a plan.[4]

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Career

According to Dembrow's official site, he is a former English instructor at Portland Community College (PCC), was President of the PCC faculty union for sixteen years, and was appointed to the State Board of Education in 2007. In 1991, Dembrow helped to create the Cascade Festival of African Films.[5] Dembrow earned an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Connecticut and his Master's degree in Comparative Literature from Indiana University.[6] In 2009, Dembrow and Representative Chuck Riley (D-Hillsboro) introduced House Bill 2578, a proposal which required towers to contact property owners or tenants before towing. The bill also allowed the vehicle owner to move their vehicle "without fees beyond the initial hookup", and requires that landlords clearly display parking rules.[7]

Personal life

Dembrow and his wife, Catherine or "Kiki" (also born ca. 1951), have one son, Nikolai C. Dembrow, and one daughter, Tatyana Janine Dembrow. Dembrow considers himself an avid runner and has completed the Portland Marathon multiple times.[6] According to Willamette Week, Dembrow is Jewish.[3]

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External links

References

  1. ^ "Representative Michael Dembrow". Oregon State Legislature. http://www.leg.state.or.us/dembrow/. Retrieved January 10, 2011. 
  2. ^ "Meet Michael Dembrow (Candidate for House District 45 endorsed by OLCV)". Oregon League of Conservation Voters. April 16, 2008. http://www.olcv.org/blog/meet-michael-dembrow-candidate-house-district-45-endorsed-olcv. Retrieved January 10, 2011. 
  3. ^ a b "Oregon House District 45". Willamette Week (City of Roses Newspapers). April 30, 2008. http://wweek.com/editorial/2008/04/30/oregon-house-district-45/. Retrieved January 10, 2011. 
  4. ^ Ellmyer, Richard (November 28, 2010). "Will Rep. Michael Dembrow Submit Single Payer Plans To Legislature?". The Oregonian (Advance Publications). http://blog.oregonlive.com/myoregon/2010/11/will_rep_michael_dembrow_submi.html. Retrieved January 10, 2011. 
  5. ^ Hill, James (January 20, 2010). "Cascade Festival of African Films turns 20". Portland Community College. http://news.pcc.edu/2010/01/african-film/. Retrieved January 10, 2011. 
  6. ^ a b "Meet Michael". MichaelDembrow.com. http://www.michaeldembrow.com/rep/?page_id=21. Retrieved January 10, 2011. 
  7. ^ "Oregon Senate Cracks Down on Predatory Towing Companies". Salem-News. June 3, 2009. http://www.salem-news.com/articles/june032009/predatory_towing_6-3-09.php. Retrieved January 10, 2011. 
Members of the Oregon House of Representatives
76th Legislative Assembly (2011-2012)
Speaker of the House: Bruce Hanna (R) / Arnie Roblan (D) • Speaker pro Tempore: Andy Olson (R) / Tina Kotek (D) • Caucus Leaders: Kevin Cameron (R) / Dave Hunt (D)
   
  1.    Wayne Krieger (R)
  2.    Tim Freeman (R)
  3.    Wally Hicks (R)
  4.    Dennis Richardson (R)
  5.    Peter J. Buckley (D)
  6.    Sal Esquivel (R)
  7.    Bruce Hanna (R)
  8.    Paul Holvey (D)
  9.    Arnie Roblan (D)
  10.    Jean Cowan (D)
  11.    Phil Barnhart (D)
  12.    Terry Beyer (D)
  1.    Nancy Nathanson (D)
  2.    Val Hoyle (D)
  3.    Andy Olson (R)
  4.    Sara Gelser (D)
  5.    Sherrie Sprenger (R)
  6.    Vic Gilliam (R)
  7.    Kevin Cameron (R)
  8.    Vicki Berger (R)
  9.    Brian Clem (D)
  10.    Betty Komp (D)
  11.    Jim Thompson (R)
  12.    Jim Weidner (R)
  1.    Kim Thatcher (R)
  2.    Matt Wingard (R)
  3.    Tobias Read (D)
  4.    Jeff Barker (D)
  5.    Katie Brewer (R)
  6.    Shawn Lindsay (R)
  7.    Bradley Witt (D)
  8.    Deborah Boone (D)
  9.    Mitch Greenlick (D)
  10.    Chris Harker (D)
  11.    Margaret Doherty (D)
  12.    Mary Nolan (D)
  1.    Julie Parrish (R)
  2.    Chris Garrett (D)
  3.    Bill Kennemer (R)
  4.    Dave Hunt (D)
  5.    Carolyn Tomei (D)
  6.    Jules Bailey (D)
  7.    Lew Frederick (D)
  8.    Tina Kotek (D)
  9.    Michael Dembrow (D)
  10. vacant
  11.    Jefferson Smith (D)
  12.    Mike Schaufler (D)
  1.    Matthew Wand (R)
  2.    Greg Matthews (D)
  3.    Patrick Sheehan (R)
  4.    Mark Johnson (R)
  5.    Gene Whisnant (R)
  6.    Jason Conger (R)
  7.    Mike McLane (R)
  8.    Bill Garrard (R)
  9.    Greg Smith (R)
  10.    Bob Jenson (R)
  11.    John Huffman (R)
  12.    Cliff Bentz (R)