Rick Lewis (politician) explained

Rick Lewis
State House:Oregon
Term Start:February 23, 2017
Term Start1:January 2015
Term End1:February 23, 2017
Successor1:Kyle Palmer
Birth Place:Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S.
Residence:Silverton, Oregon, U.S.
Signature:Rick Lewis Signature.png

Rick Lewis is an American politician and former law enforcement officer serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 18th district, which covers southern Clackamas and northeastern Marion counties.

Early life and education

Lewis grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming, and entered the military after graduating from high school upon the advice of his father. Lewis graduated from the University of Wyoming, and served in the Laramie and Gillette police forces.

Career

He moved to Oregon in 1984, serving as a sergeant in the Umatilla police department, and became Union chief of police in 1986. Lewis later served as Bandon chief of police, and as chief of police of Silverton from 1998 until his retirement on August 2, 2012.[1] He was elected mayor of Silverton in 2014, defeating incumbent Stu Rasmussen, and reelected in 2016.[2] [3]

On January 30, 2017, State Representative Vic Gilliam resigned due to deteriorating health.[4] Lewis announced his candidacy for appointment to the vacant seat along with Jerome Rosa and Glenn Holum.[5] On February 22, 2017, Lewis was selected as Gilliam's replacement by the Marion and Clackamas County commissioners.[6] [7] He resigned his position as Mayor and was sworn in on February 23.[2]

Political Positions

Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Lewis signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A man with a vision: Rick Lewis set to retire as Silverton police chief. Wiegand, Brenna. Our Town. June 2012. May 26, 2017. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705154351/http://ourtownlive.com/ourtown/?p=2389. live.
  2. Web site: Rick Lewis takes house oath, resigns as mayor. Much, Justin. Statesman Journal. February 23, 2017. May 26, 2017. November 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231101061046/https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/stayton/2017/02/23/rick-lewis-takes-house-oath-resigns-mayor/98315758/. live.
  3. Web site: Challenger beating Silverton's mayor. Collins, Timm. Statesman Journal. November 4, 2014. May 26, 2017. November 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231101061047/https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/11/05/challenger-beating-silvertons-mayor/18517779/. live.
  4. Web site: Silverton Republican Vic Gilliam resigns after ALS diagnosis. Friedman, Gordon R.. The Oregonian. January 30, 2017. May 26, 2017. May 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170528032906/http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/oregon_lawmaker_steps_down_ami.html. live.
  5. Web site: Who will replace Rep. Vic Gilliam for HD 18? Three candidates. Much, Justin. Statesman Journal. February 20, 2017. May 26, 2017. November 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231101061048/https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/silverton/2017/02/20/three-candidates-placed-hd-18-short-list/98162070/. live.
  6. Web site: County Commissioners Select Silverton Mayor Rick Lewis as HD18 State Representative Replacing Vic Gilliam. Oregon Republican Party. February 22, 2017. May 26, 2017.
  7. Web site: Silverton mayor appointed to state House of Representatives. Friedman, Gordon R.. The Oregonian. February 22, 2017. May 26, 2017. March 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170302064149/http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/02/silverton_mayor_appointed_to_s.html. live.
  8. Web site: OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas .

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