EXECUTIVE · OR · 1965-1967
Tom McCall
Secretary of State · Republican · Oregon
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Later OR Gov; environmental icon
Background
Thomas Lawson McCall (1913–1983) was Oregon Governor 1967-1975. Environmental icon: signed the Bottle Bill (1971, first state container-deposit law in U.S.); the Beach Bill (1967, public access to OR coast); + the 1973 land-use planning act creating LCDC. Famous "Visit, but for heaven's sake, don't move here" remark to discourage Californians from relocating. R who battled Reagan-style fiscal conservatives in his own party.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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