Rick Metsger
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| Rick Metsger | |
| Oregon State Senate District 26 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1998 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Consultant |
| Website | Senate website |
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Rick Metsger (b. August 16, 1951) has been a Democratic member of the Oregon Senate since 1998, representing the 26th district.
Education
Metsger earned his BA in Communication from Lewis and Clark College in 1972. She went on to receive her MAT from Lewis and Clark College in 1975.
Professional experience
Metsger worked as Assistant Varsity/Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach for Lewis & Clark. He then worked as a teacher for Sam Barlow High School from 1973 to 1976. He also worked as a journalist for KOIN-TV Portland from 1977 to 1992. In 1992 she founded NewsMedia Dynamics, Incorporated. She is currently a Consultant for MetsgerForbes.
Political experience
Metsger joined the Oregon State Senate in 1998. She has served in that position since, representing the 26th district.
Committee membership
- Business and Transportation Committee, Oregon Senate
- Education and General Government Committee, Oregon Senate
- Rules Committee, Oregon Senate
Policy positions
- Metsger (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
Metsger has a wife, Kay.
External links
- Profile from the Oregon Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Sen. Metsger's website
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