Greg Smith (Oregon politician)
| Greg Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
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Assumed office 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Jenson |
| Constituency | Gilliam County, Morrow County, Sherman County, Umatilla County, Wasco County |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
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In office 2001–present | |
| Preceded by | Lynn Lundquist |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 7, 1968 Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sherri |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Small Business Owner |
| Religion | Mormon |
Greg V. Smith (born November 7, 1968) is an American politician in the State of Oregon. He is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, serving District 57. He resides in Heppner with his wife Sherri and their five kids.[1]
Educational background
Smith graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 1992 with a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies. He later earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration. In 2001, Greg Smith was named Eastern Oregon University's Distinguished Alumnus. Today he currently serves on the Eastern Oregon University's Board of Trustees.
Political career
Early political involvement
After graduating from college, Smith served as a community advisory member for United States Senator Gordon Smith. He also served as an intern for then Oregon House of Representatives Majority Leader Greg Walden. In 1996 Smith served as an alternate delegate in the Republican Convention.[2]
Oregon House of Representatives
In 2000 Smith successfully ran for Oregon State Representative for District 59. In 2001 redistricting moved Smith into House District 57. He ran for re-election and won. He currently is severing his 8th consecutive term in the House of Representatives (2001-Current).
Smith's 2015 committee assignments are as follows:[3]
- Chair, Joint Ways and Means General Government Subcommittee
- Co-Vice Chair, Joint Ways and Means Committee
- Joint Ways and Means Capital Construction Subcommittee
- Joint Legislative Administration Committee
Smith's 2015 Caucus Positions:
- Budget Chair, House Republican Caucus
- Member, Sportsmen Caucus
Awards and recognitions
During his terms in office, Smith has earned a 100% voting records with the Taxpayer Association of Oregon,[4] Oregon Gun Owners of America,[5] Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregonians for Food and Shelter, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association has given Smith the “Lariat Laureate”, their highest award. The Oregon Fair Association has given Smith the title “Grand Champion Legislator” for the work he has done on their behalf. He has also received the “Outstanding Freshman Legislator of the Year” award during the 19th Annual Oregon Rural Health Conference.[6] The NRA has given Smith an A+ grade on his votes regarding gun related legislation.[7] In 2009, Associated Oregon Industries named Representative Smith, "A Champion for Oregon Jobs and Business."
Electoral history
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | No candidate filed | Greg Smith | 12,637 | 98.27% | ||||
| 2012 | No candidate filed | Greg Smith | 15,242 | 98.35% | ||||
| 2010 | Jean A. Falbo | 4,721 | 22.49% | Greg Smith | 16,211 | 77.23% | ||
| 2008 | Jerome (Jerry) Sebestyen | 7,186 | 30.25% | Greg Smith | 16,504 | 69.48% | ||
| 2006 | Tonia P. St. Germain | 6,058 | 29.95% | Greg Smith | 14,119 | 69.81% | ||
| 2004 | No candidate filed | Greg Smith | 20,876 | 98.08% | ||||
| 2002 | Elizabeth Scheeler | 6,382 | 32.80% | Greg Smith | 13,025 | 66.95% | ||
| 2000 | Linda Harrington | 7,676 | 30.71% | Greg Smith | 17,283 | 69.15% |
| Year | Republican | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Colleen MacLeod | 2,864 | 36.78% | Greg Smith | 4,905 | 62.99% | ||
(*)All elections were for Oregon House of Representatives District 57 except for year 2000, which was for Oregon House District 59.
References
- ↑ http://www.leg.state.or.us/smithg/home.htm, Biography Section, Retrieved September 21, 2009
- ↑ http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=46752 Retrieved September 21, 2009
- ↑ http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2014/12/11/house-committees-announced/20278721/ Retrieved 1/15/15
- ↑ http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_detail.php?r_id=2394 Retrieved January 26, 2010
- ↑ http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_detail.php?r_id=2149 Retrieved January 26, 2010
- ↑ http://www.leg.state.or.us/smithg/home.htm, Biography Section, Retrieved September 22, 2009
- ↑ http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_detail.php?r_id=4289 Retrieved January 26, 2010
- ↑ http://oregonvotes.org/other.info/stelec.htm Retrieved May 21, 2010
- ↑ http://oregonvotes.org/doc/history/nov62012/G12_Abstract.pdf Retrieved February 19, 2013
- ↑ http://egov.sos.state.or.us/division/elections/results/2010P/74944.html Retrieved June 17, 2010
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Greg Smith. |
- Representative Greg Smith (official Oregon State Legislature webpage)
- Vote Smart biography of Smith