Joanne Verger
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| Joanne Verger | |
| Oregon State Senate District 5 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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Joanne Verger (b. July 19, 1930) has been a Democratic member of the Oregon Senate since 2005, representing the 5th district.
Education
Verger attended both Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University.
Professional experience
Verger has worked as a Speech Therapist. She has also worked in advertising and marketing. She is currently the Co-Owner of Verger Chrysler Plymouth Dodge.
Political experience
Verger was on the Coos Bay City Council from 1990 to 1992. She then served as Mayor of Coos Bay, Oregon, from 1992 to 2000. She served in the Oregon State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2005. Verger joined the Oregon State Senate in 2005. She has served in that position since, representing the 5th district.
Committee membership
- Business and Transportation Committee, Oregon Senate
- Emergency Board Committee, Oregon State Legislature
- Human Services and Rural Health Policy Committee, Oregon Senate
- Justice System Revenues Committee, Oregon State Legislature
- Ways and Means Committee, Oregon State Legislature
Policy positions
- Verger (and nearly every other Democratic member of the Oregon state senate) voted for Oregon House Bill 2005 (2009), which imposes new regulations on the petition process in Oregon.[1]
Personal life
Verger has a husband, J. Lawton.
External links
- Profile from the Oregon Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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