Rick Lewis
| Race: | House |
| District: | 18 |
VPS - Primary
Occupation: Oregon State Representative, House District 18
Occupational Background: Retired law enforcement officer with more than 28 years as a Chief of Police in 3 Oregon cities
Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree Criminal Justice – University of Wyoming
Prior Governmental Experience: A lifetime of public service including service in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971, followed by 2 years in the National Guard. I served as a law enforcement officer for 39+ years including more than 28 years as an Oregon Police Chief. I served as an International Police Trainer for the U.S. Department of Justice in Baghdad, Iraq in 2005, training the Iraqi police leadership. I was the interim City Manager in Silverton for 6 months and retired from law enforcement in 2012. I was elected to 2 terms as Mayor of Silverton, and I resigned as Mayor in early 2017 to accept an appointment as State Representative for House District 18. I was elected to a 3rd term as State Representative in 2020.
My Legislative Priorities:
- Supporting law enforcement officers and safe communities
- Push for accountability in the Measure 110 drug treatment funding
- Halting the erosion of law and order across Oregon
- Combatting inflation and supporting efforts to lower the cost of living for working families
- Supporting small business as the economy recovers from harmful executive orders and mandates
- Standing against new taxes and cutting back on wasteful government programs
- Ensuring veterans receive quality care and necessary programs
- Working for affordable housing in rural Oregon
- Standing up for small farmers against government over-regulation
I am proud to be endorsed by:
- Oregon Right to Life PAC
- Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
Learn more about my campaign at www.RepRickLewis.org
(This information furnished by Rick Lewis.)