Diane Maura Rosenbaum (born November 26, 1949) is an American politician in the US state of Oregon who was the majority leader of the Oregon State Senate. She was a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 42 (Southeast Portland) from 1998 to 2009. She served as speaker pro tempore. In the 2008 elections, she ran unopposed for the Oregon State Senate, replacing Kate Brown, who was elected secretary of state. She won reelection to District 21 in 2012 after defeating Republican Cliff Hutchison.
Diane Rosenbaum | |
|---|---|
 Rosenbaum in 2015 | |
| Multnomah County Commissioner from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2023 – June 12, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jessica Vega Pederson |
| Succeeded by | Julia Brim-Edwards |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 2009–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kate Brown |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Taylor |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office 1998–2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Jules Kopel-Bailey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1949 Berkeley, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jas Adams |
| Residence | Portland, Oregon |
| Occupation | Technician, politician |
After Governor John Kitzhaber resigned in February 2015, elevating Brown to the governorship, Rosenbaum was named by The Oregonian as a potential secretary of state.[1] In 2023, Rosenbaum temporarily replaced County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners.[2] Julia Brim-Edwards was elected to fill the position in the May special election.[3]
References
edit- ^ Kullgren, Ian K. (February 14, 2015). "Who will take Kate Brown's place as Oregon secretary of state?". The Oregonian/OregonLive. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Jaquiss, Nigel (December 12, 2022). "When Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson Moves Up, Diane Rosenbaum Will Move In". Willamette Week. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ Hayden, Nicole (May 17, 2023). "Julia Brim-Edwards wins Multnomah County Board of Commissioners seat". The Oregonian/OregonLive. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
External links
edit- Oregon State House – Diane Rosenbaum official government website
- Project Vote Smart – Representative Diane Rosenbaum (OR) profile
- Follow the Money – Diane M. Rosenbaum
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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