Derrick Kitts
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Derrick Kitts a Republican, ran for Congress in the 1st district, but lost to the incumbent, see Oregon U.S. House election, 2006.
He was also the 2004 Oregon State Representative for Oregon State House District 30.
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Background
In his first election to office, he beat Democrat Aron Carleson by less than 200 votes, stressing his small-business background and conservative social politics--he's anti-abortion and pro-school voucher.
Kitts pushed a bill through the House that's remarkable even in the current 2005 lackluster session. House Bill 3463, which now speeds to the Senate for consideration, would expand offerings at one Canby go-kart track, Pat's Acres.
In 2000, a Clackamas County hearings officer rejected a bid by track owner Chris Egger to let motorcycles race at the track.
Kitts acknowledges that Egger is a friend and that he's got an interest in seeing the track thrive. "As a result of my hobby, I met some people who needed some help with government agencies," Kitts says, "I don't see anything wrong with fighting for the small business owner; isn't that my job."
After an almost unanimous vote in House, the Senate also passed the legislation whereas the Governor continued his anti-business agenda and vetoed the bill after promising Kitts he would sign the bill into law.
In 2006, Derrick married his wife Kelly and together they have one daughter.
Education
J.D. Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Candidate 2011 B.S. Portland State University, Political Science A.A. Lower Columbia College
Governmental Experience
State Representative, House District 30 - 2003-2007, Congressional Aide, Joe Scarborough(FL-01), Public Safety Coordinating Council, Washington County, National Conference of State Legislators, Chairman, Oregon House Rules Committee
Affiliations
Contact
kitts.dkinc@gmail.com
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External links
- Derrick Kitts - Oregon Legislature Official Website
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