Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle will chair the Democrats for Dudley Coalition as part of the Republican candidate’s outreach to Democrats.
Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle will chair the Democrats for Dudley Coalition as part of the Republican candidate’s outreach to Democrats.
It’s the latest high-profile political move for one of Oregon’s most successful business leaders.
Boyle assumes the role after having given Dudley a total of $27,000 for the Republican primary and general election. He also gave $5,000 to Democratic candidate John Kitzhaber before the May primary.
Boyle has become a political force in recent years. He’s blasted Portland leaders for policies he blames for forcing his $1.3 billion company to move to unincorporated Washington County. In 2009 and 2010, he donated $17,500 toward efforts to recall Portland Mayor Sam Adams.
Read more at the Portland Business Journal.
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