Gary Leif
Gary Leif is a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 2nd district.
Gary Leif | |
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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
Assumed office May 9, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Dallas Heard |
Douglas County Commissioner | |
In office January 3, 2017 – May 8, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Susan Morgan |
Personal details | |
Born | 1956/1957 (age 63–64)[1] |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Roseburg, Oregon |
Biography
Leif owned a Roseburg photography studio, and formerly resided in Winston, Oregon. He was elected to the Douglas County Commission in 2016.[2][3]
Following the resignation of Representative Dallas Heard to take a seat in the Oregon Senate, Leif was appointed to the House of Representatives on April 30, 2018, and sworn in on May 9.[4][5][6] He had previously announced his bid for the seat in March 2018.[7]
Political positions
Leif is pro-life.[8] He opposes sanctuary cities and favors sending Oregon National Guard troops to the Mexico–United States border.
References
- Cegavske, Carisa (May 3, 2018). "Heard endorses Leif in Republican House District 2 primary, while Salter runs alone on Democratic ticket". The News-Review. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- "Leif wins County Commissioner race, won't face November run-off election". KPIC. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- "Commissioner-elect Gary Leif takes oath of office, begins term on Tuesday". KPIC. December 29, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- Cegavske, Carisa (April 30, 2018). "Commissioners appoint Leif interim state representative". The News-Review. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- Bailey, Kyle (May 7, 2018). "Tuesday Leif's Final Day as Commissioner". KQEN. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- Jones, Tyler (April 30, 2018). "Gary Leif selected to fill vacant District 2 seat in Oregon House". KEZI. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- Case, Shelby (March 3, 2018). "Leif announces run for state legislator position". The Umpqua Post. The World. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- "About". Leif State Representative. Archived from the original on August 18, 2018.
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