Alan DeBoer

Alan W. DeBoer (born 1950/51) is an American businessman and Republican politician. He served as mayor of Ashland, Oregon from 2001 until 2004, and also served on the Ashland City Council and School Board.[1][2] DeBoer ran for the Oregon House of Representatives in 2016, however was nominated by the Republican Party as their candidate for the seat vacated by the death of State Senator Alan Bates in August 2016.[3] He was elected to the Oregon State Senate in November 2016, defeating Democrat Tonia Moro by about 500 votes.[4][5]

Alan DeBoer
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byKevin Talbert
Succeeded byJeff Golden
Mayor of Ashland, Oregon
In office
2001–2004
Preceded byCatherine Golden
Succeeded byJohn Morrison
Personal details
Born1950/1951 (age 68–69)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceAshland, Oregon
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In a debate in October 2016, DeBoer stated his opposition to Oregon Ballot Measure 97.[6]

In February 2018, DeBoer announced that he would retire from the State Senate and not seek re-election to another term.[7]

2017 legislative session

During the 2017 Legislative Session, Alan DeBoer served on the Senate Committee on General Government and Accountability as the Vice-Chair, The Joint Committee on Information Management and Technology, The Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government, and the Joint Ways and Means Committee.[8] DeBoer chief-sponsored two pieces of legislation during the 2017 session, one a memorial to former Senator Alan Bates, the second to repeal the Oregon Income Tax kicker refund.[9] Alan DeBoer voted with his Republican colleagues 94% of the time and missed 30 votes.[10] DeBoer voted against the comprehensive women's health equity bill that provided increased access to reproductive health services in Oregon.[11] During the 2017 session, DeBoer was a vocal opponent of House Bill 2004 which aimed at providing renter protections including banning no-cause evictions and local rent control.[12]

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References
  1. "Mayors". City of Ashland, Oregon. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  2. "Candidate Filing" (PDF). City of Ashland, Oregon. July 23, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. "Alan DeBoer to seek GOP nomination for Bates' seat". Mail Tribune. August 20, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  4. "Oregon 3rd District State Senate Results: Alan DeBoer Leads". The New York Times. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  5. Moriarty, Liam (November 8, 2016). "Alan DeBoer Edges Tonia Moro For Oregon Senate Seat". Jefferson Public Radio. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  6. Mann, Damian (October 20, 2016). "Moro, DeBoer clash over ads and issues". Ashland Daily Tidings. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  7. "Deboer confirms he won't seek re-election". Mail Tribune. February 25, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
  8. "Senator Alan DeBoer committees". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Archived from the original on 2017-09-08. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  9. "Oregon Legislative Information System". olis.leg.state.or.us. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  10. "Tracking Sen. Alan DeBoer's activity in the Oregon Legislature". Your Government :: The Oregonian. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  11. "Tracking House Bill 3391 in the Oregon Legislature". Your Government :: The Oregonian. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  12. "A Report: Alan DeBoer's Town Hall | The Ashland Chronicle". The Ashland Chronicle. 2017-04-16. Retrieved 2017-07-27.



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