Mary Nolan (politician)

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Mary Nolan
Photo credit: Democratic Party of Oregon
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 36th district
In office
2001–2013
Preceded by Anitra Rasmussen
Succeeded by Jennifer Williamson
Personal details
Born 1954
Chicago, Illinois [1][2]
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Mark Gardiner
Residence Portland, Oregon
Alma mater Dartmouth College
Occupation business owner
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Mary Nolan is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. She was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 36 (formerly District 11), from 2001 to 2013, and serving as the majority leader from 2008-2010. Nolan was in the first class of women admitted into Dartmouth College,[3] from which she graduated magna cum laude in mathematics.[3] On July 5, 2011, Nolan announced that she would be a candidate in the May 2012 election for Portland City Council, challenging incumbent commissioner Amanda Fritz.[4] Fritz won the runoff election in November 2012.[5]

Political career

On November 11, 2002, after Nolan won re-election for her second term, she was named the assistant Democratic leadership.[6] Before the 2009 legislative session, Dave Hunt, the then-majority leader, was elected speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.[7] The Democratic Caucus then elected Nolan as the new majority leader.[7] She was the House Majority Leader in the Oregon House of Representatives from November 2008 until November 2010. In November 2010, the House Democratic Caucus did not re-elect Nolan to any leadership position.

According to The Oregonian, Nolan votes with Democrats 96.77% of the time, while having a 1.08% absence record.[8] After Nolan voted "no" on House Bill 2001, a piece of legislation that would increase transportation taxes by $300 million a year in 2009, The Oregonian reported that the move could mean that she may be planning to run for another public office like Mayor of Portland or City Council because of what it meant for environmentalists who had opposed the transportation bill.[9]

Endorsements

During the 2008 elections, the Willamette Week endorsed Nolan for her re-election campaign in House District 36.[10] The Willamette Week endorsed Nolan in past elections as well.[10]

Accusations

On February 10, 2010, Jon Chandler, a lobbyist who worked on the "No on Measures 66 and 67" campaign, accused Nolan of threatening them after she left a message on his voicemail.[11] Chandler claimed that in the message, Nolan alluded to her getting him fired from his job.[11] In the message Nolan said, "I somehow managed to miss your retirement announcement. When did you decide you were going to drop out of the lobbying business? Let me know if there’s going to be a farewell party. I certainly wouldn’t want to miss it."[11] Nolan said the message was not a threat, and that she thought Chandler was making a mistake by working for the "No" campaign.[11]

Committee assignments

2009 Regular Session

  • Conference Committee On HB 2227, Chair
  • Land Use Committee, Chair
  • Legislative Administration Committee
  • Rules Committee
  • Session Schedule Committee

Issues

Firearms

On March 14, 2003, Nolan introduced a bill that would make it a crime to possess a gun while on a public bus.[12]

Electoral history

Oregon House of Representatives, 11th district, 2000[13]

  • Mary Nolan (D) - 18,008
  • Joan Gardner (R) - 7,752

Oregon House of Representatives, 36th district, 2002[14]

  • Mary Nolan (D) - 16,092

Oregon House of Representatives, 36th district, 2004[15]

  • Mary Nolan (D) - 25,876
  • Joe H. Tabor (L) - 3,684

Oregon House of Representatives, 36th district, 2006[16]

  • Mary Nolan (D) - 20,344
  • Frank Dane (L) - 3,520

Other activities

Nolan is the chair of the NASA industry advisory council.[17] On February 3, 2010, it was announced that Nolan endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and former Governor of Oregon John Kitzhaber.[18] The Kitzhaber campaign released a statement by Nolan on her endorsement for Kitzhaber and it read:

“ John Kitzhaber is a tested leader. No one else comes close to matching the depth of his experience as a doctor, legislator and Governor. He brings exactly the perspective and problem-solving skills that Oregon needs during this challenging time. Just as important as his experience are John’s values and integrity. He will always do what’s in the best interest of Oregon, and will show us how we can make Oregon so much stronger when we look beyond selfish concerns. ”

—Mary Nolan on her endorsement for John Kitzhaber, February 3, 2010: John Kitzhaber for Governor 2010[18]

Personal

Mary T. Nolan was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2] She is married to Mark S. Gardiner, and they have one teen-aged daughter; Liz N. Gardiner. (Elizabeth Nolan Gardiner).[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jarvisd (Jan 12, 2009). "She Flies With Her Own Wings: Oregon's Legislative Leaders". Daily Kos. Retrieved March 2, 2010. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Official Profile: Oregon (OR) State Representative Mary Nolan OR House of Representatives". freedomspeaks.com. 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Representative Mary Nolan Biography". Oregon House of Representatives. leg.state.or.us. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  4. ↑ Carla Axtman. "Portland City Council: Mary Nolan is in, facing off against Amanda Fritz". BlueOregon. blueoregon.com. Retrieved July 5, 2011. 
  5. ↑ Brad Schmidt, "Portland City Council: Amanda Fritz defeats Mary Nolan, election results show", The Oregonian (November 6, 2012).
  6. ↑ "House Democrats pick leaders". Eugene Register-Guard. November 11, 2002. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Hunt Will Be House Democrats' Nominee For Speaker". Oregon House of Representatives. leg.state.or.us. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  8. ↑ "House Majority Leader:Mary Nolan". The Oregonian. gov.oregonlive.com. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  9. ↑ Jeff Mapes (May 28, 2009). "Nolan's "no vote" causes Salem stir". The Oregonian. oregonlive.com. Retrieved February 25, 2010. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "House District 36: Mary Nolan". Willamette Week. wweek.com. October 15, 2008. Retrieved February 25, 2010. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Melica Johnson (February 10, 2010). "Lobbyists say Dem leaders waging campaign of intimidation". KATU. katu.com. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  12. ↑ "Legislative Update: Bill to outlaw guns on buses". Associated Press. theworldlink.com. March 14, 2003. Retrieved February 25, 2010. 
  13. ↑ "State Representative, 11th District, 2000". Oregon Secretary of State. sos.state.or.us. Retrieved February 25, 2010. 
  14. ↑ "State Representative, 39th District, 2002". Oregon Secretary of State. sos.state.or.us. Retrieved February 25, 2010. 
  15. ↑ "State Representative, 39th District, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. sos.state.or.us. Retrieved February 25, 2010. 
  16. ↑ "State Representative, 39th District, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. sos.state.or.us. Retrieved February 25, 2010. 
  17. ↑ "State Representative Mary Nolan". sos.state.or.us. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "House Majority Leader Mary Nolan Throws Support Behind Kitzhaber". John Kitzhaber for Governor 2010. johnkitzhaber.com. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 

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Political offices
Preceded by
Anitra Rasmussen		 Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 11th district
2001–2003 		Succeeded by
Redistricted
Preceded by
Redistricted		 Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 36th district
2003–2013 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Party political offices
Preceded by
Dave Hunt		 Oregon House Majority Leader
2009–2011 		Succeeded by
Dave Hunt
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