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Jim Weaver was a Democratic politician from Oregon who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1973 to 1977 and in the Oregon Senate from 1977 to 1985. He was born in Brookings, South Dakota, and moved to Oregon in 1951. He attended Oregon State University and graduated with a degree in business administration. Weaver was first elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1972 and served until 1977. He was then elected to the Oregon Senate in 1976 and served until 1985. During his time in the legislature, Weaver was a strong advocate for environmental protection, consumer protection, and public education. He was also a leader in the effort to pass Oregon's bottle bill, which requires a deposit on beverage containers. Weaver was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 1982. After leaving the legislature, he served as the executive director of the Oregon Environmental Council from 1985 to 1989. He then served as the executive director of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters from 1989 to 1993. Weaver is currently retired and lives in Corvallis, Oregon.

Popular As James Howard Weaver
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Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 8 August 1927
Birthday 8 August
Birthplace Brookings, South Dakota, U.S.
Date of death October 06, 2020
Died Place Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Nationality South Dakota

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2020

Weaver died in Eugene on October 6, 2020, at the age of 93.

2008

In 2008, a trail around Oregon's Waldo Lake was renamed as the "Jim Weaver Loop Trail" in honor of Weaver.

1986

In 1986, Weaver was selected as the Democratic nominee for United States Senate and was to face incumbent Republican Bob Packwood. After receiving the nomination, however, Weaver was the subject of a House Ethics Committee probe into his campaign finances, and withdrew his candidacy when it became apparent that he would lose the general election. Oregon State Representative Rick Bauman was selected to replace Weaver on the ballot, and lost to Packwood. The House Ethics Committee ruled that Weaver had used campaign money for personal investments, in violation of House rules. Eventually it was discovered that the report had included errors. The House Ethics Committee later stated that Weaver had not violated the law. Weaver served out his term and was succeeded by his aide, Peter DeFazio.

1974

In 1974, Weaver defeated incumbent Republican congressman John R. Dellenback to become the United States representative from Oregon's 4th congressional district. He was known for conducting the only filibuster in the modern history of the House of Representatives by adding 113 amendments to a Washington Public Power Supply System bill in 1980. After the filibuster, the House passed "The Weaver Rule" to "limit" the use of such tactics.

1959

Prior to entering Congress, Weaver worked for a publishing company. In 1959, he was hired as a staff member for the Oregon Department of Agriculture. In 1960, Weaver was hired by a real estate development company, eventually becoming a developer of apartment and office buildings. He was a delegate to the 1960 and 1964 Democratic National Conventions.

1947

Weaver was born in Brookings, South Dakota, the son of Leo C. and Alice (Flittie) Weaver. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of seventeen and served in World War II on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. Weaver moved to Oregon from Des Moines, Iowa, in 1947 to attend the University of Oregon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1952.

1927

James Howard Weaver (August 8, 1927 – October 6, 2020) was an American businessman, politician, and World War II veteran who served as a Democrat in the United States Congress, representing Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1975 to 1987.