Frank Shields (politician)
Frank Shields | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office 1999–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Leonard |
| Succeeded by | Rod Monroe |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1993–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 26, 1945 New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Portland, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Drew University |
Frank W. Shields (born March 26, 1945) is an American politician and Methodist minister who served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, from 1993 until 2007.
Biography
[edit]Shields was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1945.[1]
He served as chair of the Multnomah County Charter Review Committee from 1983 until 1984. Shields was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1992 and to the Oregon Senate in 1998. In 2006, after initially filing for reelection, Shields withdrew from the race, citing health issues.[2][3]
Personal life
[edit]Shields is married to his wife, Becca. He has 2 children: Matthew and Noel, and 2 stepchildren: Trish and Nina.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Frank Shields' Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ Lane, Dee (March 9, 2006). "Sen. Shields won't seek re-election". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ Chisholm, Kari (March 9, 2006). "Breaking: Frank Shields Withdraws". BlueOregon. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
Categories:
- 1945 births
- Living people
- Democratic Party Oregon state senators
- Democratic Party members of the Oregon House of Representatives
- People from New Castle, Pennsylvania
- Politicians from Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
- Politicians from Portland, Oregon
- American Methodist clergy
- Drew University alumni
- Eastern University (United States) alumni
- Slippery Rock University alumni