Michael Schaufler
Michael Schaufler (November 24, 1959) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 48 from 2003 to 2013.
Schaufler served as a precinct person for the Democratic Party of Clackamas County Central Committee. Previously, Schaufler was Chair of the Democratic Party of Clackamas County Central Committee, Commissioner of Happy Valley Planning Commission and City Councilor in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Biography
Schaufler earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Iowa in 1984. His professional experience includes working as a contractor and owner of his own construction company, and belonged to the Laborer's International Union of North America.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schaufler served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schaufler served on these committees:
- Business and Labor Committee, Oregon House of Representatives, Chair
- Transportation Committee, Oregon House of Representatives
Campaign themes
2012
On his campaign site, Schaufler outlined the following themes:[2]
- Employment: "One of the best things we can do to increase employment is to improve our roads and bridges. Infrastructure projects like that will create a lot of good-paying jobs, as will renovating community colleges and universities."
- Small business: "We should help local employers get better access to the resources they need to grow and add jobs. That’s a concrete step that will have a big local impact."
- Minimum wage: "Very important. That’s why I supported increasing the minimum wage to help families make ends meet in some very tough times."
- Education: "I’m committed to increasing funding for public schools and I really believe in the positive effects that come from things like Head Start and smaller class sizes."
- Environment: "I voted to protect the headwaters of the Metolius River from overdevelopment. There’s also a clear connection between the economy and the environment, like the clean energy development programs I supported in the Legislature."
- Women's issues: " I’m very proud that I have a 100% voting record with Planned Parenthood PAC and they’ve endorsed me again this year. I’ve always voted to defend reproductive rights and I’ve supported greater access to breast cancer screenings."
Elections
2012
Schaufler ran for re-election in 2012. He was defeated by Jeff Reardon (D) in the May 15, 2012, Democratic primary. George Yellott ran unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jeff Reardon |
66% | 2,782 |
| Mike Schaufler Incumbent | 34% | 1,433 |
| Total Votes | 4,215 | |
2010
Schaufler won re-election to the 48th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition but faced Independent Party candidate Jeff Caton in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Oregon State House, District 48 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Schaufler (D)
|
9,719 | |||
| Jeff Caton (I) | 7,246 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schaufler won re-election to Oregon State House District 48.[7][8]He ran unopposed.
| Oregon State House District 48 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Schaufler (D)
|
15,156 | |||
| Misc. | 672 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
Use of campaign funds
In 2011, Schaufler's use of campaign funds came into question for expenditures that allegedly did not have a direct connection to campaigning. According to records, Shell Oil paid in part for a trip Schaufler took to northern Alberta to inspect the Canadian tar sands. Schaufler's campaign expenditure report, meanwhile, shows he charged an additional $2,859 to his campaign account for travel and lodging during the trip.
Between January 1, 2009, and early 2011, Schaufler's expenditures included almost $6,000 for 91 visits to Magoo's, a bar in Salem, and $2,434 for 68 visits to another bar. In 2010, he also charged $696 for his Comcast bill, $213 for an Oregonian subscription, and $262 for Starbucks purchases. State elections director Steve Trout said the expenditures all seem to be legal - state statute says funds can be used for "any lawful purpose."[9]
Personal
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Schaufler and his wife, Frances have one child, Marcella
Recent news
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See also
- Oregon House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Michael Schaufler," accessed December 29, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed December 29, 2014(Dead link)
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the Senate," accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results for May 15 Primary election," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official General Results for 2012," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2008 Oregon Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Willamette Week, "Perfectly Legal," May 11, 2011
| Political offices | ||
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Oregon House of Representatives - District 48 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Schaufler (D) |
