Joseph "Jack" Zika III was born on 1977 and is an American politician from Oregon.
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Jack Zika worked as a securities trader and, immediately prior to his election to the Oregon House of Representatives, as a realtor in Bend.
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Jack Zika previously served on the City of Redmond Planning Commission before being elected to the Oregon House of Representatives.
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In December 2017, Jack Zika filed his candidacy to become the next representative for District 53 replacing incumbent Gene Whisnant, who decided to retire after more than fifteen years in office.
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The initial count showed Jack Zika leading Schimmoller by 11 votes, but the final recount narrowed Jack Zika's victory to a margin of two votes.
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Jack Zika became the first state legislator from Redmond in 40 years, the last being Sam Johnson, who served in the Legislature from 1965 to 1978.
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Jack Zika was the chief sponsor on House Bill 2222, a bill to improve wildfire protection in Oregon.
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Jack Zika opposed House Bill 3063, which would have ended all non-medical exemptions to school vaccination requirements.
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Jack Zika described the experience of his son developing a rash after receiving a partial vaccination for chickenpox as part of his rationale for opposing the bill.
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Jack Zika opposed Senate Bill 608, which would limit annual rent increases and strengthen tenants' rights.
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Jack Zika expressed concerns about the unintended consequences for the bill and that it could reduce the quantity and quality of housing available.
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Jack Zika opposed Senate Bill 320, which would allow Oregon to observe daylight saving time on a year-round basis.
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Jack Zika is an active community volunteer with various organizations including Boys and Girls Club, Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity.