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Kevin Cameron

Republican · OR · Marion County Commissioner

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Marion County commissioner since 2014 and former Oregon House Republican leader who co-founded Café Today Restaurants. His priorities are keeping county costs and taxes low and funding public safety.

Where Kevin Cameron stands, based on their records

Supports

Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Infrastructure (3 records)

Mixed record

Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 4 oppose)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 1 support
  • Sponsored a bill creating a task force to improve driver licensing office service; both chambers passed it.

    March 6, 2014Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 4 oppose
  • Moved to add $807,343 in federal funds for engineering on the Brooks-Hopmere drinking water project; the commission approved it.

    March 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: co.marion.or.us · researched September 25, 2026

  • Moved to spend $108,000 on a public safety radio site in Silverton; the commission approved it.

    August 27, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: co.marion.or.us · researched September 25, 2026

  • Moved to authorize up to $20 million in financing for county health and law enforcement buildings; the commission approved it.

    May 25, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: co.marion.or.us · researched September 25, 2026

  • Opposed adding nearly $30 million in state borrowing to a bill for Central Oregon development.

    February 23, 2012Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: oregonlegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Sponsored a bill providing $2 million in state grants for career and technical education; both chambers passed it.

    June 21, 2011Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
  • Moved to spend $108,000 on a public safety radio site in Silverton; the commission approved it.

    August 27, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: co.marion.or.us · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 3 support
  • Moved to add $807,343 in federal funds for engineering on the Brooks-Hopmere drinking water project; the commission approved it.

    March 4, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: co.marion.or.us · researched September 25, 2026

  • Moved to add 7.2 acres to Sublimity's planned growth area for public road space; the commission approved it.

    March 1, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: co.marion.or.us · researched September 25, 2026

  • Moved to authorize up to $20 million in financing for county health and law enforcement buildings; the commission approved it.

    May 25, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: co.marion.or.us · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — General

General · 5 records
  • Moved to lower the yearly renewal fee for small public gathering permits from $2,500 to $500; the commission approved it.

    July 19, 2017

    Source: co.marion.or.us · researched September 25, 2026

  • Sponsored a bill expanding the use of prison program funds for education and reentry; both chambers passed it.

    May 7, 2013

    Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Sponsored a bill giving prison education graduates up to 60 days of sentence credit; both chambers passed it.

    June 9, 2009

    Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Sponsored a bill allowing licensed brewpubs to host video lottery machines; both chambers passed it.

    May 24, 2007

    Source: apps.oregonlegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Sponsored a bill to use state lottery money for college sports and scholarships; both chambers passed it.

    August 4, 2005

    Source: oregonlegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

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Profile last researched September 24, 2026.