Representative Emerson Levy

Emerson Levy is an American attorney and politician currently serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 53rd district, which encompasses northern Bend, southern Redmond, Tumalo, Sisters, Black Butte, Cloverdale, and Eagle Crest in Central Oregon. She was elected in November 2022 and assumed office on January 9, 2023, succeeding Jack Zika.

Levy is a mother, attorney, educator, and advocate for bipartisanship. She is deeply committed to creating safer communities through initiatives focused on wildfire safety, school security, and road safety. Outside of her legislative duties, she works as a self-employed renewable energy attorney and previously worked as a real estate due diligence consultant at Sustainable Capital Finance from 2017 to 2020.

Education

Levy holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Brigham Young University and a *Juris Doctor * from Whittier College Law School.

Political Experience

Political Party: Democratic

Current Positions and Committees:
- State Representative, House District 53
- Vice Chair of Climate, Energy and Environment Committee
- Member of Housing and Homelessness Committee
- Member of Ways and Means Committee for Natural Resources
- Adjunct Professor at Oregon Tech

Notable Achievements:

• Led significant reforms on prescription affordability, including increasing access to biologic drugs
• Named 2024 Advocate of the Year by NW Bleeding Disorders as a freshman legislator
• Secured funding for SPAT , also known as Alyssa's Law
• Successfully reformed e-bike laws to ensure children's safety on roads
• Contributed to the largest housing investment in Oregon history through bipartisan efforts
• Delivered $5 million for new affordable homes in Redmond
• Secured over $1 million for Central Oregon to combat youth homelessness