Daniel Bonham

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Daniel Bonham
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 59th district
Assumed office
November 20, 2017
Preceded byJohn Huffman
Personal details
Born (1977-06-03) June 3, 1977 (age 44)
Novato, California
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceThe Dalles, Oregon

Daniel Bonham (born June 3, 1977) is a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 59th district, encompassing Central Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge communities of Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Culver, Fossil, Madras, Maupin, Metolius, Mitchell, Mosier, Sisters, The Dalles, as well as unincorporated areas of Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes and Wheeler Counties

Biography[]

Bonham was raised in Tigard, Oregon, and graduated from Tigard High School in 1995. He received a bachelor's degree in business from Linfield College in 1999. Bonham then worked for Evergreen International Aviation and RB Rubber Products in McMinnville, before moving to The Dalles in 2007, where he purchased Maupin's Stove and Spas.[1][2]

After Representative John Huffman resigned, Bonham was appointed by county commissioners to fill the vacancy.[1][3][4][5]

Political experience in city government[]

Daniel Bonham has been actively involved in local politics in The Dalles.[citation needed] He was previously on The Dalles City Budget Committee as well as The Dalles Urban Renewal Budget Committee where he worked with other community experts and leaders.[6][citation needed][dead link]

Positions held in the Oregon State Legislature[]

The 2018 session[]

He held the position of Vice-Chair on the House Committee of Early Child Development and Family Supports. He was a member of the House Transportation committee and House Energy & Environment Committee. He was also involved in the Paid Family & Medical Leave Workgroup, and Chair Rural Policy Workgroup. Daniel Bonham also held a position in the Legislative Council on River Governance.[7]

The 2019 session[]

Daniel Bonham currently holds the position of Vice-Chair for the House Committee on Economic Development. He is also a member for the House Committee on Business and Labor. Daniel Bonham is also a member on Joint Committees on Carbon Reduction and Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government.[8]

The 2020 session[]

Bonham was one of the Republicans that walked out of the Oregon State Capitol to boycott Senate Bill 1530. The walkout resulted in 255 bills being abandoned.[9]

Political positions[]

Abortion[]

Regarding abortion, Bonham describes himself as "a right-to-life person" but "a man who believes in the rule of law." He opposes publicly funded health care.[1]

Business and economy[]

Daniel Bonham supports broadening the tax base through reduction of taxes and allowing business to grow. Increasing the economy would increase tax revenue which allows the state to investment in the educational system and support reasonable social services.[10][citation needed][dead link]

Education[]

Oregon has no greater obligation than to ensure it is providing the resources necessary for a quality education. A stronger education system means greater opportunities for the future of our kids, community, industry, and our state.[11][citation needed][dead link]


Rural issues[]

The challenges facing our rural communities are often overlooked in Salem. Daniel was a strong advocate for bringing broadband access to Maupin. He passed legislation that improves the management of our federal forestland, reduced forest fire risk, and provides additional resources to watershed management.[12][citation needed][dead link]


Personal life[]

Bonham and his wife, Lorilyn, have two children: Jennifer and Jack.[1]

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Gill, Holly M. (November 22, 2017). "Daniel Bonham is new state rep". The Madras Pioneer. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  2. ^ Ricarte, RaeLynn (November 14, 2017). "Bonham finalist for Huffman seat". The Dalles Chronicle. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  3. ^ Lee, Danise (November 21, 2017). "Daniel Bonham Tapped to Finish Huffman's Term". KBND. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  4. ^ Kato, A.J. (November 20, 2017). "Commissioners pick Bonham to fill Huffman's House seat". KTVZ. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  5. ^ Friedman, Gordon R. (November 20, 2017). "Businessman from The Dalles appointed to Oregon Legislature". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  6. ^ Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election". . Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  7. ^ Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election". . Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  8. ^ Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election". . Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  9. ^ Radnovich, Connor (March 7, 2020). "2020 Oregon Legislature's final tally: 3 bills passed, 255 abandoned". Statesman Journal. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  10. ^ Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election". . Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  11. ^ Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election". . Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  12. ^ Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election". . Retrieved February 20, 2019.
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