Doug Whitsett
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Doug Whitsett is an American politician who serves in the Oregon State Senate
, representing District 28. He is a Republican
and currently serves on the Ways and Means Committee, the Ways and Means Public Safety subcommittee, the Emergency Board, the Judiciary Committee, and the Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee.
Whitsett represents the people of Klamath
, Lake
, and Crook
counties, and of parts of both Jackson
and Deschutes
counties. He was elected in 2004 and won reelection in 2008.
and grew up on a small dairy farm in Powell Butte, Oregon
. He graduated from Crook County High School
, received his Associate of Arts
degree from Central Oregon Community College
and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University
. Before his political career, he was a veterinarian
. In 1968, he began practicing at Klamath Animal Clinic in Klamath Falls
and by 1986 was the president of that clinic, which he sold in 1994.
He has been active in Klamath Basin
and state water issues. Before being elected to the senate he sat on the Water for Life board of directors along with his wife. He is a past president of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, the Klamath County Cattlemen's Association, and the Lake County Veterinary Medical Association. He has been active with the Oregon Cattlemen's Association, has served as a director of the Klamath Bull Sale for the past 35 years, and has lectured at state and regional veterinary conferences. He has written articles for various publications including Cascade Cattlemen, Cattlemen's Beef Producer, Capital Press
, Klamath Falls Herald and News
, and Oregonians In Action
's Looking Forward newsletter.
Whitsett and his wife currently own and operate two small farms in the Klamath Basin where they breed and raise European warmblood
horses for dressage
and jumping.
Oregon State Senate
The Oregon State Senate is the upper house of the state-wide legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. Along with the lower chamber Oregon House of Representatives it makes up the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 30 members of the State Senate, representing 30 districts across the state,...
, representing District 28. He is a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
and currently serves on the Ways and Means Committee, the Ways and Means Public Safety subcommittee, the Emergency Board, the Judiciary Committee, and the Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee.
Whitsett represents the people of Klamath
Klamath County, Oregon
-National protected areas:* Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge* Crater Lake National Park * Deschutes National Forest * Fremont National Forest * Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge* Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge...
, Lake
Lake County, Oregon
Lake County is a county in the high desert south central region of the U.S. state of Oregon, so named for the many lakes found within its boundaries, including Lake Abert, Hart Lake Reservoir, and Goose Lake. While Lake is among Oregon's largest counties, it is sparsely populated with 7,895...
, and Crook
Crook County, Oregon
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 19,182 people, 7,354 households, and 5,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 8,264 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
counties, and of parts of both Jackson
Jackson County, Oregon
-National protected areas:* Cascade–Siskiyou National Monument* Crater Lake National Park * Klamath National Forest * Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest * Umpqua National Forest -Demographics:...
and Deschutes
Deschutes County, Oregon
-National protected areas:* Deschutes National Forest * Newberry National Volcanic Monument-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 115,367 people, 45,595 households, and 31,962 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile . There were 54,583...
counties. He was elected in 2004 and won reelection in 2008.
Biography
Senator Whitsett was born in Monterey, CaliforniaMonterey, California
The City of Monterey in Monterey County is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in Central California. Monterey lies at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,810. Monterey is of historical importance because it was the capital of...
and grew up on a small dairy farm in Powell Butte, Oregon
Powell Butte, Oregon
Powell Butte is an unincorporated community in Crook County, Oregon, United States, and named after the nearby Powell Buttes. It sits along Oregon Route 126 west of Prineville. Powell Butte post office was established in 1909.-References:...
. He graduated from Crook County High School
Crook County High School
Crook County High School is a public high school in Prineville, Oregon, United States.-Academics:In 2008, 91% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 215 students, 196 graduated, 12 dropped out, 1 received a modified diploma, and 6 are still in high school....
, received his Associate of Arts
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
degree from Central Oregon Community College
Central Oregon Community College
Central Oregon Community College is a community college located in Bend, Oregon. It primarily serves residents of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties.-Programs and degrees:...
and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
. Before his political career, he was a veterinarian
Veterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
. In 1968, he began practicing at Klamath Animal Clinic in Klamath Falls
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Klamath Falls is a city in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. Originally called Linkville when George Nurse founded the town in 1867, after the Link River on whose falls this city sat, although no falls currently exist; the name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1892...
and by 1986 was the president of that clinic, which he sold in 1994.
He has been active in Klamath Basin
Klamath Basin
The Klamath Basin is the region in the U.S. states of Oregon and California drained by the Klamath River. It contains most of Klamath County and parts of Lake and Jackson counties in Oregon, and parts of Del Norte, Humboldt, Modoc, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties in California. The drainage basin...
and state water issues. Before being elected to the senate he sat on the Water for Life board of directors along with his wife. He is a past president of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, the Klamath County Cattlemen's Association, and the Lake County Veterinary Medical Association. He has been active with the Oregon Cattlemen's Association, has served as a director of the Klamath Bull Sale for the past 35 years, and has lectured at state and regional veterinary conferences. He has written articles for various publications including Cascade Cattlemen, Cattlemen's Beef Producer, Capital Press
Capital Press
The Capital Press is a weekly agricultural newspaper covering the West Coast of the United States, and published in Salem, Oregon. The newspaper, which covers farming, ranching and agriculture industries, has a circulation of approximately 35,000...
, Klamath Falls Herald and News
Herald and News
The Herald and News is a daily newspaper serving the city of Klamath Falls and Klamath County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It also distributes east into Lake County. The publisher is Heidi Wright and the editor is Steve Miller. The Herald and News is a 17,500-circulation daily with a newsroom...
, and Oregonians In Action
Oregonians In Action
Oregonians in Action is an organization in Oregon, United States that seeks to reduce land use regulation. There are four legal entities that have used this name, but the one that is most active as of 2006 is the political action committee. Its committee number is 2793...
's Looking Forward newsletter.
Whitsett and his wife currently own and operate two small farms in the Klamath Basin where they breed and raise European warmblood
Warmblood
Warmbloods are a group of middle-weight horse types and breeds, primarily originating in Europe, registered with organizations that are characterized by open studbook policy, studbook selection, and the aim of breeding for equestrian sport...
horses for dressage
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
and jumping.
Electoral history
External links
- Doug Whitsett's home page at the Oregon State LegislatureOregon Legislative AssemblyThe Oregon Legislative Assembly is the state legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. The Legislative Assembly is bicameral, consisting of an upper and lower house: the Senate, whose 30 members are elected to serve four-year terms; and the House of Representatives, with 60 members elected to...
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