Daniel Bonham

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

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
Novato, California
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceThe Dalles, Oregon

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, Oregon. 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]

Positions held in 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]

Personal life

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

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]

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]

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]

References
  1. 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" (PDF). The State of Oregon. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  7. Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election" (PDF). The State of Oregon. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  8. Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election" (PDF). The State of Oregon. 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" (PDF). The State of Oregon. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  11. Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election" (PDF). The State of Oregon. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  12. Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson (May 15, 2019). "Voter's Phamplet Oregon Primary Election" (PDF). The State of Oregon. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
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