Political Career
Golden served as County Commissioner for Jackson County, Oregon from 1987-1991. During this time he became involved in the spotted owl controversy and petitions for his recall circulated among logging advocacy groups. One result in the wake of the controversy was his nomination of John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile and Courage award. the nation's most prestigious honor for elected public servants Golden was the first nominee from Oregon.
In 1990, after narrowly losing to fourth-term Republican incumbent Lenn Hannon for a seat in the State Senate, Golden took the position of Bill Bradbury’s Chief of Staff in 1993. Bradbury was President of the Oregon Senate at the time.
In July, 2007, Golden announced his intention to run against Gordon Smith for the US Senate seat for Oregon. Golden stepped out of the election in August, 2007.
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