Frank Shields (politician) explained

Frank Shields
State Senate:Oregon
Term Start:1999
Term End:2007
Term Start2:1993
Term End2:1999
Birth Date:26 March 1945

Frank W. Shields (born March 26, 1945) is an American politician and Methodist minister who served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, from 1993 until 2007.

Biography

Shields was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1945.[1]

He served as chair of the Multnomah County Charter Review Committee from 1983 until 1984. Shields was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1992 and to the Oregon Senate in 1998. In 2006, after initially filing for reelection, Shields withdrew from the race, citing health issues.[2] [3]

Personal life

Shields is married to his wife, Becca. He has 2 children: Matthew and Noel, and 2 stepchildren: Trish and Nina.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank Shields' Biography. Project VoteSmart. January 8, 2017.
  2. News: Sen. Shields won't seek re-election. Lane, Dee. The Oregonian. March 9, 2006. January 8, 2017.
  3. Web site: Breaking: Frank Shields Withdraws. Chisholm, Kari. Kari Chisholm. BlueOregon. March 9, 2006. January 8, 2017.