Representative Rick Lewis

Republican state representative for Oregon House District 18 , appointed in February 2017 and serving his fourth term.

Rick Lewis has over 55 years in public service, including a 40-year law enforcement career and military service as a Vietnam-era veteran . He served as Silverton Mayor and interim City Manager, and in 2005 trained Iraqi Police leadership for the Department of Defense during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Notable achievements include the Silverton Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award, Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police Lifetime Achievement Award, and Meritorious Achievement Award for Iraq service; he is a life member of both police chiefs associations and past president of the Oregon group . Current positions: Vice Chair, House Emergency Management/General Government/Veterans Committee; House Judiciary Committee; Joint Ways and Means Public Safety Subcommittee and full committee; Oregon Homeland Security Council; Oregon Criminal Justice Commission ; Chief Justice's Criminal Justice Advisory Committee ; Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council; Oregon Asset Forfeiture Oversight Advisory Committee. Previously Assistant Republican Leader . Married to Pat with six grown children, one granddaughter, and three grandsons.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wyoming.

Political Experience: Appointed to Oregon House District 18 in 2017 following Vic Gilliam's resignation; four terms ; prior roles include Silverton Mayor and interim City Manager; served on Oregon Attorney General's Task Force on Deadly Force, Juvenile Crime Prevention Advisory Committee.