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Mitch Greenlick

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Oregon State House, District 33 (? - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Merwyn 'Mitch' R. Greenlick
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    03/12/1935
  • Birth Place:
    Detroit, MI
  • Home City:
    Portland, OR
  • Religion:
    Jewish
  • Family:
    Wife: Harriet; 3 Children: Phyllis, Michael, Vicki
Personal Details

Merwyn 'Mitch' R. Greenlick (b. March 12, 1935) is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 33. Greenlick was first elected to the chamber in 2002. Greenlick is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Greenlick earned his B.S. in Pharmacy from Wayne State University in 1957, his M.S. in Pharmacy Administration at Wayne State University in 1960 and his Ph.D. in Medical Care Organization from the University of Michigan in 1967. His professional experience includes being a Professor Emeritus at the Oregon Health and Sciences University, a VP of Research at Kaiser Foundation Hospital and the Director/Founder of the Kaiser Permanent Center for Health Research Foundation Hospitals.

Education

  • PhD, Medical Care Organization, University of Michigan, 1967
  • MS, Pharmacy Administration, Wayne State University, 1961
  • BS, Pharmacy, Wayne State University, 1957

Professional Experience

  • PhD, Medical Care Organization, University of Michigan, 1967
  • MS, Pharmacy Administration, Wayne State University, 1961
  • BS, Pharmacy, Wayne State University, 1957
  • Professor Emeritus, Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine Oregon Health & Science University, 2002-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Sociology and Social Work, Portland State University
  • Professor/Chair, Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Oregon Health and Sciences University, 1990-2000
  • Consultant, United States District Court, Portland, Oregon, 1996
  • Director and Vice President, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 1965-1995

Political Experience

  • PhD, Medical Care Organization, University of Michigan, 1967
  • MS, Pharmacy Administration, Wayne State University, 1961
  • BS, Pharmacy, Wayne State University, 1957
  • Professor Emeritus, Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine Oregon Health & Science University, 2002-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Sociology and Social Work, Portland State University
  • Professor/Chair, Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Oregon Health and Sciences University, 1990-2000
  • Consultant, United States District Court, Portland, Oregon, 1996
  • Director and Vice President, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 1965-1995
  • Former Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2003-2020
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 33, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Conduct Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Conference Committee on SB 64, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Health Care Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Co-Chair, Health Insurance Transition Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Health Care Committee

Member, Joint Committee On Legislative Policy and Research

Member, Judiciary Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • PhD, Medical Care Organization, University of Michigan, 1967
  • MS, Pharmacy Administration, Wayne State University, 1961
  • BS, Pharmacy, Wayne State University, 1957
  • Professor Emeritus, Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine Oregon Health & Science University, 2002-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Sociology and Social Work, Portland State University
  • Professor/Chair, Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Oregon Health and Sciences University, 1990-2000
  • Consultant, United States District Court, Portland, Oregon, 1996
  • Director and Vice President, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 1965-1995
  • Former Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2003-2020
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 33, 2018
  • Director, Metropolitan Public Defenders Board of Directors, 2009-present
  • Director, Oregon Translation Research and Development Institute Board of Directors, 2009-present
  • Member, Oregon Health Policy Commission, 2006-present
  • Member, Skyline Grange, 2005-present
  • Member/Director, Oregon Health Policy Institute, 2004-present
  • Board Member, Child Act, 2003-present
  • Board Member, New Health Foundation, 1999-present
  • Member, Academy Health, 1995-present
  • Founding Board Member/Fellow, Academy Health (formerly Association for Health Services Research), 1974-present
  • Member, Institute of Medicine, National Academies, 1971-present
  • Member, National Academy of Science, Institute of Medicine, 1971-present
  • Life Member, Oregon Public Health Association, 1970-present
  • Life Member, American Public Health Association, 1963-present
  • Board Member, ChildAID, present
  • Board Member, External Advisory Board, College of Pharmacy, present
  • Advisory Committee Member, Maimonides Society of Portland, present
  • Member, Oregon Pain Management Commission, present
  • Trustee, Virginia Garcia Memorial Clinic Foundation, present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Portland Jewish Federation
  • Member, Governor's Commission on Health Care for the Uninsured
  • Consultant, Governor's Health Manpower Council
  • Member, Intel Health Advisory Committee
  • Former President, Jewish Education Association of Portland
  • Director, Jewish Family and Children Service Board of Directors
  • Member, Multnomah County Primary Prevention Advisory Committee
  • Member, Study Committee on Health Delivery System, Governor's Comprehensive Health Planning Council
  • Member, Washington County Community Action Organization
  • Founder, Washington County Head Start Program
  • Director, Board of Directors, Northwest Health Foundation, 1998-2009
  • Director, Child Aid Board of Directors, 2003-2009
  • Board Member, Northwest Health Foundation, 1998-2009
  • Trustee, Northwest Health Foundation, 1998-2008
  • Board Member, Friends of Public Health, 1998-2003
  • Board Member, Jewish Family and Child Services, 1999-2003

Other Info

— Awards:

  • In 1995 he was awarded the Presidential Award by the Association for Health Services Research (now Academy Health) for his life-time achievements in health services research. In 2005 he was awarded the "Public Health Genius" award by the Community Health Partnership and the "Lifetime Achievement" award by the Oregon Public Health Association. He has published more than 200 books, articles and papers. Association for Health Services Research, President's Award, 1994, Distinguished
  • Fellow, 1996
  • Public Health Genius Award, Oregon Community Health Partners 2005
  • Distinguished Alumnus, Wayne State University, 1997
  • Delta Omega Honorary (Public Health), 1964
  • General University Scholar, (University of Michigan), l962
  • Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary (Leadership), 1957
  • Mackenzie Honor Society, Wayne State University, 1956
  • National Academy of Social Insurance, 1994
  • Medicare Reform Steering Committee, 1995-2000
  • Rho Chi Honorary (Pharmaceutical), 1956
  • Who's Who in America
  • Men and Women of Science
  • Commencement Speaker, Oregon Health Sciences University, 1997
  • Public Health Genius Award (2005) -- Community Health Partnership;
  • Justice for All Award -- Northwest Examiner.
  • 2009 Oregon Nurses Association Friend of Nursing Award
  • 2010 McCoy Award, Multnomah County Democrats
  • 2011 Health Center Hero Award, Oregon Primary Care Association

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

August 19, 1956.

Favorite Book:

Contemporary Novels and Mysteries.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Favorite Hobby, things that teach him new skills

  • Photography.

    • Names of Grandchildren:

    James, Megan, Jessica, Hannah, Elizabeth.

    Reason for Seeking Public Office:

    I want to give you five reasons why I am running for State Representative...

    These are my grandchildren.

    When I came to Oregon 36 years ago, I found a state rich in natural beauty and independent of spirit ... A state full of hope and promise for the future.

    I serve as District 33 State Represetnative in the Oregon House because I believe I can make a positive difference for the future of Oregon.

    I'm not here to become a career politician. I've helped governments around the world set up health care systems. At the same time I was teaching students here about preventive medicine. I've developed programs like Head Start and the Virginia Garcia Clinic, and I serve on the Oregon Environmental Council's Health Advisory Board, because I care about people and I care about this community. I share the important social values with the majority of people in this district. I've been supporting a woman's right to choose since before it became a national issue. I support human rights and believe the government should stay out of our bedrooms. And I have the educator's love of the education system.

    I bring a unique perspective and a true vision of the future of Oregon. One in which all of its citizens receive a decent education, in which all have access to decent, affordable health care. A future in which senior citizens don't have to choose each month between buying the food they need and paying for the prescription drugs to keep them functioning. A future in which communities can take drinking water from our rivers because they have, once again, become clean and pure. A future of moderate, reasonable, planned growth. And a future in which we all feel safe from violence.

    This is the future I want to see for my grandchildren.

    Policy Positions

    Oregon State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

    Abortion & Reproductive

    1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
    - Pro-choice

    2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
    - No

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - A woman should always have the right to choose.

    Budget, Spending, & Tax

    Budget Stabilization:

    Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Oregon 's budget.

    1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
    - No

    2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
    - No

    3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
    - No

    4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
    - No

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - I support an increase on business activities tax

    Campaign Finance & Government Reform

    1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
    - No

    4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
    - No

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Crime & Public Safety

    1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
    - No

    2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
    - Yes

    3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
    - No

    4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
    - No

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Economic

    1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - No

    3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
    - No

    6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Oregon ?
    - Yes

    7. Should landlords be required to provide relocation assistance to tenants displaced by a terminated lease or rent increase?
    - Yes

    8. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Education

    1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Oregon ?
    - No

    2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
    - No

    3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Oregon high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
    - Yes

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Environment & Energy

    1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support implementing cap-and-trade policies in Oregon that require in-state businesses to pay a carbon emissions tax?
    - Yes

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Gun

    1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
    - Yes

    2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
    - Yes

    3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
    - No

    4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
    - Yes

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - I support banning the sale of assault weapons

    Health

    1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Oregon 's health care programs?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
    - Yes

    6. Other or expanded principles
    - I do not support euthanasia, but I do support the right for physian assisted suicide.

    Social

    1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Oregon 's anti-discrimination laws?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Oregon 's anti-discrimination laws?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support greater efforts by Oregon state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
    - Yes

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Legislative Priorities

    In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
    - 1. Continue the movement to universal access to health care and to transforming Oregon's health care system.2. abolish the death penalty.3. Improve the Death with Dignity program

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