Bruce Starr

VPS - Primary

Occupation: Fence contractor; Private Christian preschool co-founder

Occupational Background: Roofing Contractor, family farming

Educational Background: B.S., Portland State University

Prior Governmental Experience: Hillsboro City Councilor (1995-1998); State Representative, District 3 (1999-2003); State Senator, District 15 (2003-2015); Dundee City Councilor (2022-present)

Family: Rebecca, wife of 31 years; Two grown children

Bruce Starr is a lifelong Oregonian who grew up on a family farm in Hillsboro. He has served in the Oregon Legislature before, where he was regarded as a transportation expert – providing leadership on the Business and Transportation Committee in both chambers. As a small business owner himself, Bruce would become part of a small group of Oregon legislators with private sector experience if elected.

Local Economy:

Return Oregon’s approach to one that rewards entrepreneurship and enhances small business and well-paying job development. One-party rule has created an economic climate that has bloated public systems and hurt the private sector.

Transportation:

Investing in roads and bridges improves our quality of life, supports our small businesses and enhances our economy. The answer is to re-invest in our roads without tolls.

Stand up to Crime:

Rampant drug use and associated crime has wrecked havoc in our communities. We must ensure that criminals are arrested and prosecuted to keep our communities safe. We should expect nothing less from our government.

Endorsers:

• Taxpayers’ Association of Oregon
• Oregon Right to Life PAC
• David Ford, Dundee City Councilor
• COPS PAC
• Jessica George, Fmr. State Representative
• Chris Chenoweth, McMinnville City Councilor
• Lindsay Berschauer, Yamhill County Commissioner
• Oregon Sportsmen’s Association
• Larry George, Fmr. State Senator
• Oregon Farm Bureau
• Matt Smith, CPRD President
• National Electrical Contractors Association
• Bill Rosacker, Mayor of Newberg
• Craig Pope, Polk County Commissioner
• Robyn Wheatley, Newberg City Councilor

(This information furnished by Starr Leadership Fund.)