Peter Buckley
| Peter Buckley | ||
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| Oregon House of Representatives District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Co-House Speaker Pro Tempore | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| House Majority Whip | ||
| 2007-2008 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $21,936/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Santa Clara, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 10, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | San Francisco, CA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
Peter Buckley earned his BFA in Theater Arts from the University of Santa Clara in 1979.
Professional Experience
Peter Buckley began his professional experience in 1979 as a freelance director, actor, and writer at various theaters and under different publications. He worked in that fashion until 1985, when he began working for Ferndale Repertory Theater as an artistic director until 1989. Starting in 1991, he was an administrator for Dell'Arte International, and his service lasted until 2003. In 1987, Buckley began working as a radio commentator for KHSU Radio until 1997, when he worked the same position for Jefferson Public Radio until 2002. In 2003, Buckley worked as an executive director for Democracy's Edge until 2005. In 2006 he became a consultant for Buckley Communications Strategies.
Political Experience
Peter Buckley began his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives under Oregon, District 2, in 2002. In 2005, he became a representative within the Oregon House of Representatives and continues to serve in the regard. From 2003 to 2004 Buckley served as the campaign director for the Jackson County Democratic Party and from 2007 to 2008 he served as the House Majority Whip for the Oregon House of Representatives. From 2011 to 2012, he served as Co-House Speaker Pro Tempore. In the 2013 session, Buckley serves as Assistant Majority Leader on politics.
Organizations
- Consultant, Arts Plus Program, National Endowment for the Arts, 1992-1993
- Member, Arcata Children's Center
- Member, Boys and Girls Club
- Member, Head Start
- Member, Hospice of Humboldt
- Member, Humboldt Senior Center
- Member, The Ink People
- Member, KEET-TV
- Member, KHSU, National Public Radio
- Member, Pacific Art Center
- Member, Public Broadcasting System.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Nuclear Free Zone Commission, City of Arcata, 1993-1994.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Buckley served on the following committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means, Co-Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Buckley served on these committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means, Co-Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Buckley served on these committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Emergency Board | ||||
| • Public Education Appropriation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Buckley won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 5. Buckley was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Sandra Abercrombie (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Peter Buckley Incumbent |
66.4% | 20,635 | |
| Republican | Sandra Abercrombie | 33.6% | 10,427 | |
| Total Votes | 31,062 | |||
2010
Buckley won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition, and was challenged by Sandra Abercrombie (R) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Oregon State House, District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Buckley (D)
|
16,120 | |||
| Sandra Abercrombie (R) | 9,632 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Buckley won re-election to Oregon State House District 5.[4]
Buckley raised $113,536 for his campaign.[5]
| Oregon State House District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Buckley (D)
|
18,452 | |||
| Belcastro (I) | 11,357 | |||
| Misc. | 97 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Buckley collected $168,987 in campaign donations in 2010. The largest donors to the campaign are listed below.[6]
| Oregon House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Buckley's campaign in 2010 | |
| Coalition For A Healthy Oregon | $24,974 |
| Douglas County Physicians | $16,474 |
| Oregon Health Care Association | $13,474 |
| Doctors For Healthy Communities | $11,474 |
| Oregon Public Employees Local 503 | $7,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $168,987 |
2008
In 2008 Buckley collected $113,536 in donations.[7]
These were his largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| WATERSTONE AGENCY | $8,000 |
| OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION | $4,490 |
| PAUL HOLVEY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE | $4,000 |
| OREGON TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION | $3,000 |
Personal
Peter Buckley was born May 10, 1957 in San Francisco, California and raised in Ashland, Oregon. He is currently married to Joan Langley with three children.
External links
- Representative Buckley's campaign
- Oregon House of Representative - Rep. Peter Buckley
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Oregon House Democrats
- Oregon Votes
References
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the Senate," Accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Oregon Live Election, Election Results
- ↑ "Oregon State House official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donors
- ↑ 2008 campaign contributions
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