| State senate | Oregon |
|---|---|
| District | 23rd |
| Term start | November 20, 2013 |
| Term end | January 13, 2025 |
| Preceded | Jackie Dingfelder |
| Succeeded | Khanh Pham |
| State house 2 | Oregon |
| District 2 | 45th |
| Term start 2 | January 12, 2009 |
| Term end 2 | November 20, 2013 |
| Preceded 2 | Jackie Dingfelder |
| Succeeded 2 | Barbara Smith Warner |
| Birth date | c. 1952[1] |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Educator |
| Alma mater | University of Connecticut Indiana University |
| Website | www.michaeldembrow.com |
| Spouse | Catherine Dembrow |
Michael E. Dembrow (born c. 1951) is an American Democratic politician from the US state of Oregon who represented District 23 (which contains northeastern Portland, Maywood Park and Parkrose) in the Oregon Senate from 2013 to 2025.[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]
Career
According 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
According to Willamette Week, Dembrow is Jewish.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Jaquiss, Nigel (June 28, 2017). "The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers". Willamette Week. Archived June 30, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
- ^ "Senator Michael Dembrow". Oregon State Legislature. Archived December 2, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. 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.
- ^ "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 July 20, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ "Meet Michael". MichaelDembrow.com. Archived November 23, 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ "Oregon Senate Cracks Down on Predatory Towing Companies". Salem-News. June 3, 2009. Archived March 2, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Oregonian/OregonLive, Kelly House | The (2013-11-19). "Rep. Michael Dembrow to replace Jackie Dingfelder in state Senate". oregonlive. Archived March 8, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "AFT-Oregon member and Representative Michael Dembrow Sworn in as State Senator". AFT-Oregon. 2013-11-20. Archived March 8, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ 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.