Michael E. Dembrow (born c. 1951) is an American Democratic politician from the US state of Oregon, currently representing District 23 (which contains northeastern Portland, Maywood Park and Parkrose) in the Oregon Senate.[2] Before his appointment to the Oregon Senate, Dembrow served in the Oregon House of Representatives serving District 45. Dembrow, formerly an English instructor at Portland Community College, served on Governor Ted Kulongoski's State Board of Higher Education. The Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Willamette Week endorsed Dembrow during the 2008 legislative election.[3][4]
Michael E. Dembrow | |
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| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office November 20, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Dingfelder |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – November 20, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Dingfelder |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Smith Warner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 or 1952 (age 72–73)[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Catherine Dembrow |
| Children | Nikolai C. Dembrow Tatyana Janine Dembrow |
| Alma mater | University of Connecticut Indiana University |
| Profession | Educator |
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| Website | www.michaeldembrow.com |
Career
editAccording to Dembrow's official site, he is a former English instructor at Portland Community College (PCC), was President of the PCC faculty union for sixteen years, and was appointed to the State Board of Education in 2007. In 1991, Dembrow helped to create the Cascade Festival of African Films.[5] Dembrow earned an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Connecticut and his Master's degree in Comparative Literature from Indiana University Bloomington.[6][self-published source] In 2009, Dembrow and Representative Chuck Riley (D-Hillsboro) introduced House Bill 2578, a proposal which required towers to contact property owners or tenants before towing. The bill also allowed the vehicle owner to move their vehicle "without fees beyond the initial hookup", and required that landlords clearly display parking rules.[7]
In 2013, following Jackie Dingfelder's resignation to serve in the office of Portland Mayor Charlie Hales, Dembrow was appointed by Multnomah County Commissioners to fill her seat in the 23rd Senate District.[8] He was sworn in on November 20, 2013.[9]
Dembrow announced his retirement at the end of the 2024 short session on March 7, 2024, after serving in the Legislative Assembly for 15 years.[10]
Personal life
editAccording to Willamette Week, Dembrow is Jewish.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael E Dembrow | 22,954 | 88.0 | |
| Libertarian | Jim Karlock | 2,932 | 11.2 | |
| Write-in | 189 | 0.7 | ||
| Total votes | 26,075 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Dembrow | 18,945 | 79.1 | |
| Republican | Anne Marie Gurney | 4,932 | 20.6 | |
| Write-in | 68 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 23,945 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Dembrow | 24,403 | 82.2 | |
| Republican | Anne Marie Gurney | 5,177 | 17.4 | |
| Write-in | 114 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 29,694 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Dembrow | 40,948 | 86.3 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Marvin | 6,097 | 12.8 | |
| Write-in | 419 | 0.9 | ||
| Total votes | 47,464 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Dembrow | 48,722 | 97.8 | |
| Write-in | 1,071 | 2.2 | ||
| Total votes | 49,793 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Dembrow | 61,638 | 97.0 | |
| Write-in | 1,885 | 3.0 | ||
| Total votes | 63,523 | 100% | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Jaquiss, Nigel (June 28, 2017). "The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "Senator Michael Dembrow". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ "Meet Michael Dembrow (Candidate for House District 45 endorsed by OLCV)". Oregon League of Conservation Voters. April 16, 2008. Archived from the original on November 28, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ a b "Oregon House District 45". Willamette Week. City of Roses Newspapers. April 30, 2008. Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Hill, James (January 20, 2010). "Cascade Festival of African Films turns 20". Portland Community College. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ "Meet Michael". MichaelDembrow.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ "Oregon Senate Cracks Down on Predatory Towing Companies". Salem-News. June 3, 2009. Archived from the original on March 2, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Oregonian/OregonLive, Kelly House | The (November 19, 2013). "Rep. Michael Dembrow to replace Jackie Dingfelder in state Senate". oregonlive. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "AFT-Oregon member and Representative Michael Dembrow Sworn in as State Senator". AFT-Oregon. November 20, 2013. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ Julia, Shumway (March 7, 2024). "In a departure from last year, Oregon Legislature wraps up session in high spirits". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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