Jack Roberts (Oregon politician)
| Jack Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries | |
| In office January 2, 1995 – January 6, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Wendy Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Dan Gardner |
| Lane County Commissioner | |
| In office 1989–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1952 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Eugene, Oregon |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Jack Roberts (born October 1952) is an attorney and politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. A Republican, his highest office has been Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries, which he held from 1995 to 2003.[1] He previously served as a Lane County commissioner from 1989 to 1995.[2]
Roberts, the most recent Republican to hold statewide office in Oregon, ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in 1996 and for Governor of Oregon in 2002.[2] He came close to winning the latter,[3] but ultimately lost to Kevin Mannix. He was considered a contender to take on incumbent U.S. Senator Ron Wyden in 2004, but did not enter the race.[4] He also ran for the Oregon Supreme Court in 2006,[5][6] losing to Virginia Linder.
He was the executive director of the Lane Metro Partnership until September 2013.[7] In October 2013, he was selected to be the director of the Oregon Lottery by the governor, though confirmation by the Oregon State Senate is required.[8] An attorney, he lives in Eugene.[8]
Writings by Jack Roberts
- Roberts, Jack (March 17, 2004). "Tanner decision offers way out of gay-marriage dilemma". The Oregonian.
References
- ↑ "Bureau of Labor and Industries - Agency History". Oregon Bluebook (Online). Oregon Secretary of State. 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jack Roberts
- ↑ Hamilton, Don (May 17, 2002). "Roberts inches forward in close governor’s race". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2008-05-28.
- ↑ Hamilton, Don (February 25, 2003). "GOP seeks key to Wyden fortress". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2008-05-28.
- ↑ Nonpartisan Candidates: Judge of the Supreme Court
- ↑ Judicial election questionnaire
- ↑ Russo, Edward (September 20, 2013). "Roberts bows out at Lane Metro". The Register-Guard. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Esteve, Harry (October 18, 2013). "John Kitzhaber names ex-labor commissioner Jack Roberts to run Oregon Lottery". The Oregonian. Retrieved 18 October 2013.