Jeff Kruse
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| Jeff Kruse | |
| Oregon State Senate District 1 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Farmer/Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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Jeff Kruse (b. September 7, 1951) has been a Republican member of the Oregon Senate since 2005, representing the 1st district.
Education
Kruse earned his BS in Economics from Willamette University in 1973.
Professional experience
Kruse has worked as supervisor for Oregon Turkey Growers. He has also worked as a construction worker. He is currently co-owner and farm laborer at Kruse Farms.
Political experience
Kruse served in the Oregon State House of Representatives from 1996 to 2004. He joined the Oregon State Senate in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 1st district. He is the Republican Whip in the senate.
Committee membership
- Education and General Government Committee, Oregon Senate
- Health Care Committee, Oregon Senate
- Human Services and Rural Health Policy Committee, Oregon Senate
Policy positions
- Kruse (and nearly every other GOP member of the Oregon state senate) opposed Oregon House Bill 2005 (2009), which imposes new regulations on the petition process in Oregon.[1]
Personal life
Kruse has two children.
External links
- Profile from the Oregon Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
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