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Cliff Bentz
| Cliff Bentz | ||
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| Oregon House of Representatives District 60 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $21,936/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Eastern Oregon State College, 1974 | |
| J.D. | Lewis and Clark, 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 12, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Salem, OR | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bentz is an attorney and a Partner, Yturri Rose, LLP. He earned his JD at Lewis and Clark. Bentz is also a farmer and owner/operator of a real estate business.
Bentz and his wife, Lindsay Norman, have two children, Allison and Scott.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bentz served on the following committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
| • Transportation and Economic Development, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bentz served on these committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Environment and Water | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Counsel | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
| • Transportation, Co-Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bentz served on these committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Water | ||||
| • Justice System Revenues | ||||
| • Revenue, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Sustainability and Economic Development | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Bentz won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 60. Bentz was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Bentz won re-election to the 60th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Oregon State House, District 60 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Cliff Bentz (R)
|
15,341 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Bentz collected $68,148 in campaign donations in 2010. The largest donors to the campaign are listed below.[5]
| Oregon House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Cliff Bentz's campaign in 2010 | |
| Oregon Health Care Association | $3,000 |
| Oregon Soft Drink Association | $3,000 |
| Campbell, Scott D | $2,500 |
| Oregon Council Of National Electrical Contractors Association | $2,000 |
| Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $68,148 |
2008
In 2008 Bentz collected $109,572 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributions in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| IRONSIDE ASSOCIATES | $10,000 |
| CVS PC / BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER | $5,000 |
| OREGON BEER & WINE DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION | $3,000 |
| OREGON HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION | $2,500 |
| OREGON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | $2,500 |
External links
- Representative Bentz's campaign
- Oregon House of Representative - Rep. Cliff Bentz
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
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| Preceded by ' |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 60 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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