Akasha Lawrence-Spence

Akasha Lawrence-Spence is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives representing the 36th district since her appointment on January 17, 2020 to replace Jennifer Williamson who resigned to run for Secretary of State.[1] She was appointed by the Multnomah County Commission who by law appoints members of the same party to replace resigning legislators. She has agreed not to run for re-election. She has previously served as a member of the Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission.[2][3]

Akasha Lawrence-Spence
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 36th district
Assumed office
January 17, 2020
Preceded byJennifer Williamson
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidencePortland, Oregon

References
  1. Borrud, Hillary (January 24, 2020). "Oregon's newest lawmaker sworn in". OregonLive. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  2. "Board appoints Akasha Lawrence-Spence for temporary replacement to House District 36". Multnomah County. January 17, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  3. Orr, Donald (January 17, 2020). "Multnomah County Commission Appoints Replacement For Rep. Jennifer Williamson's House Seat". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2020-06-04.


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