Senator Jason Atkinson (R-Central Point) has announced that he will not file for re-election to the State Senate. Atkinson has served in the legislature for fourteen years, Atkinson was then elected to the House of Representatives in 1998, where he served as Assistant Majority Leader. Atkinson ran for the Senate in 2000, where he has served as Deputy Majority Leader, Majority Whip and a committee co-chair. Atkinson has been re-elected to the Senate twice.
“I believe there is no higher calling than public service,” said Atkinson. “It has been the privilege of my life to serve in the Oregon Senate. I love the institution and the people in the Capitol. After a lot of prayer and personal anguish I believe it is best for my family for me to take a break and not be on the ballot in 2012. I look to return to service in the future and trust the issues I believe in and the people I work for are in good hands.”
Atkinson’s legislative accomplishments include establishing Oregon’s Crater Lake license plate program, restructuring Oregon’s energy policy, and protecting fish habitat. During the 2011 Legislature he passed the K-12 budget within 81 days.
Jason Atkinson has become a sought after speaker around the country and over the past decade developed diplomatic relationships and experiences in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Central America.
In 2006 he authored the book, “What We All Wish Politicians Understood” and in recent years, Atkinson has begun producing films based on his love of history and the outdoors. Atkinson has a background in professional alpine skiing, mountain and road bike racing in the US and Europe.
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