Jackie Winters facts for kids
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Jackie Winters
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| Minority Leader of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office November 15, 2017 – January 22, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Ted Ferrioli |
| Succeeded by | Herman Baertschiger Jr. |
| Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 10th district |
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| In office January 13, 2003 – May 29, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Avel Gordly |
| Succeeded by | Denyc Boles |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 31st district |
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| In office January 13, 1999 – January 13, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Bryan Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Betsy Johnson |
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| Born | April 15, 1937 Topeka, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, 2019 (aged 82) Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Portland Community College Oregon State University |
Jackie Winters (April 15, 1937 – May 29, 2019) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. She was a member of the Republican Party. She served as a state senator for the 10th district in Salem. She also held the important role of Senate Minority Leader. Jackie Winters passed away on May 29, 2019, due to lung cancer.
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Early Life and Public Service
Jackie Winters was born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1937. When she was six years old, her family moved to Portland, Oregon. From a young age, she was interested in how citizens could help shape public policy. She learned a lot by listening to her parents' discussions.
She went to public schools in Portland. Later, she continued her education at Oregon State University, focusing on how different levels of government work together.
Winters started her career in public service in 1959 at the University of Oregon Medical School. She later worked for the Portland Model Cities Program. In 1969, she was asked by Governor Tom McCall to lead the New Resources Program.
In 1979, Governor Victor Atiyeh appointed her as an Ombudsman. An Ombudsman is like a helpful problem-solver who looks into complaints from citizens about government actions. During this time, she helped create the Oregon Food Share Program. This was the first statewide program to share food with families in need, and it still helps many people today.
Business Ventures
In 1985, Jackie Winters opened her first restaurant, "Jackie's Ribs," in Salem. Over time, she and her family grew the business. They opened three restaurants, two franchises, and offered catering services. They even took part in national Bar-B-Q cooking competitions!
Political Career
Jackie Winters began her political journey when she was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1998. This was a historic moment because she became the first African-American Republican to serve in the Oregon Legislative Assembly. She was re-elected to the House in 2000.
In 2002, Jackie Winters was elected to the Oregon State Senate. She continued to win re-election in 2006, 2010, 2014, and again in 2018.
In 2004, she ran for the U.S. Congress but did not win the primary election.
On November 15, 2017, Winters was chosen by her fellow senators to be the Senate Minority Leader. This made her the first black legislative leader in Oregon's history.
Community Concerns
In 2018, a situation arose concerning bus pick-up locations for children with disabilities in the neighborhood where Jackie Winters served on the Home Owners Association (HOA) board. Some families felt that the rules made it harder for their children to get to school easily.
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Winters (right) in 2016
