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Peter
Courtney
Democrat
Occupation: Oregon State Senate President; Assistant to the President, Western Oregon University
Occupational Background: Attorney, Private Practice; Hearings Officer, Employment Relations Board; Legal Aid Attorney Educational Background: BA, MPA, University of Rhode Island; JD, Boston University.
Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator; State Representative; Salem City Council; Salem Mass Transit Board Community Involvement: Board Member, YMCA; Member, Oregon State Bar; Past board member, Mid-Valley Children's Guild, Red Cross, United Way
Personal: Married to Margie Brenden Courtney. They have three sons: Peter, Sean, and Adam, and a miniature doxin, Yoda.
Peter Courtney
Nobody Works Harder or Delivers More for Oregonians!
"I appreciate and support Peter Courtney's leadership for at risk children and families. His sponsorship of SB-991, 'Safe Families,' is an example of his commitment, influencing the lives and outcomes of children and their families." Dick Withnell
Peter led the successful fight to:- Expand health care to 80,000 Oregon kids.
- Improve roads and reduce traffic, creating thousands of jobs for Oregonians.
- Protect children from sex offenders by requiring background checks for people who apply for jobs supervising children.
"Peter Courtney stepped up to restore 24/7 Oregon trooper patrols. Peter has made a difference increasing safety and
fighting drug trafficking."
Jeff Leighty, President, Oregon State Police Officers Association
"Peter Courtney protected funding to ensure a full school year and prevented drastic classroom cuts during this recession. His hard work benefits every second grade student in my classroom."
Marcelene Todd, Englewood Elementary
"Peter Courtney supports independent small businesses. He protects our community, supports families and jobs."
Stephen Perkins, Cascade Baking Company
Peter will continue to fight for:
Family wage jobs across Oregon.
Stable and adequate funding for schools.
Affordable health care for everyone.
Safer communities for our families.
Supported By:
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Council of Police Associations
SEIU Local 503
Joint Council of Teamsters No. 37
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Elect Senator Peter Courtney
Nobody Works Harder!