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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Rick Lewis is a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 18. Lewis was appointed to the chamber on February 23, 2017. Lewis is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Lewis previously served as mayor of Silverton, Oregon.

Education

  • Certified, International Police Trainer, United States Department of Justice, 2005
  • Graduated, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Oregon Executive Institute/Law Enforcement Command College, 1987
  • Certified, Executive Law Enforcement, Oregon Department of Public Health and Safety Standards and Training, 1986
  • BS, Criminal Justice/Political Science, University of Wyoming, 1973-1976, Grade Point Average of 3.5
  • AA, Political Science and Government, Sheridan College, 1971-1973, Grade Point Average of 3.9

Professional Experience

  • Certified, International Police Trainer, United States Department of Justice, 2005
  • Graduated, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Oregon Executive Institute/Law Enforcement Command College, 1987
  • Certified, Executive Law Enforcement, Oregon Department of Public Health and Safety Standards and Training, 1986
  • BS, Criminal Justice/Political Science, University of Wyoming, 1973-1976, Grade Point Average of 3.5
  • AA, Political Science and Government, Sheridan College, 1971-1973, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • Interim City Manager, City of Silverton, 2011-2012
  • Chief of Police, Silverton Police Department, 1998-2012
  • International Police Trainer, Civilian Police Assistance Training Team, 2005
  • Chief of Police, Bandon Police Department, 1986-1998
  • Chief of Police, Union Police Department, 1984-1986
  • Staff Sergeant E-6, Wyoming National Guard, 1971-1973
  • E-5 Sergeant Missile Crewman, United States Army, 1968-1971

Political Experience

  • Certified, International Police Trainer, United States Department of Justice, 2005
  • Graduated, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Oregon Executive Institute/Law Enforcement Command College, 1987
  • Certified, Executive Law Enforcement, Oregon Department of Public Health and Safety Standards and Training, 1986
  • BS, Criminal Justice/Political Science, University of Wyoming, 1973-1976, Grade Point Average of 3.5
  • AA, Political Science and Government, Sheridan College, 1971-1973, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • Interim City Manager, City of Silverton, 2011-2012
  • Chief of Police, Silverton Police Department, 1998-2012
  • International Police Trainer, Civilian Police Assistance Training Team, 2005
  • Chief of Police, Bandon Police Department, 1986-1998
  • Chief of Police, Union Police Department, 1984-1986
  • Staff Sergeant E-6, Wyoming National Guard, 1971-1973
  • E-5 Sergeant Missile Crewman, United States Army, 1968-1971
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 18, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 18, 2018, 2020
  • Mayor, City of Silverton, 2015-2017

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Economic Development and Trade Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Oregon State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Joint Committee On Transportation

Member, Joint Interim Task Force On Testing of Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Kits

Member, Judiciary Committee

Vice Chair, Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certified, International Police Trainer, United States Department of Justice, 2005
  • Graduated, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Oregon Executive Institute/Law Enforcement Command College, 1987
  • Certified, Executive Law Enforcement, Oregon Department of Public Health and Safety Standards and Training, 1986
  • BS, Criminal Justice/Political Science, University of Wyoming, 1973-1976, Grade Point Average of 3.5
  • AA, Political Science and Government, Sheridan College, 1971-1973, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • Interim City Manager, City of Silverton, 2011-2012
  • Chief of Police, Silverton Police Department, 1998-2012
  • International Police Trainer, Civilian Police Assistance Training Team, 2005
  • Chief of Police, Bandon Police Department, 1986-1998
  • Chief of Police, Union Police Department, 1984-1986
  • Staff Sergeant E-6, Wyoming National Guard, 1971-1973
  • E-5 Sergeant Missile Crewman, United States Army, 1968-1971
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 18, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 18, 2018, 2020
  • Mayor, City of Silverton, 2015-2017
  • Member, Oregon Asset Forfeiture Advisory Committee, 1989-2001, 2018-present
  • Member, Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council, 2000-2005, 2016-present
  • Board Member, Silverton Together, 1998-2012, 2015-present
  • Board Member, North Willamette Regional Extension Center, 2019-present
  • Member, Oregon Homeland Security Council, 2019-present
  • Advisory Member, Willamette Falls Locks Commission, 2019-present
  • Board Member, Oregon State Capitol Foundation, 2017-present
  • Member, Steering Committee, Oregon Vietnam War Memorial Fund, 2017-present
  • Member, League of Oregon Cities, 2015-present
  • Member, Budget Committee, City of Silverton, 2014-present
  • Member, Silverton War Memorial Wall for Fallen Heroes, 2014-present
  • Chair, Oregon Subcommittee on Federal Compliance Monitoring, 2012-present
  • Member, CivPol Alumni Association, 2010-present
  • Member, American Legion, 2000-present
  • Member/Former President, Oregon Association Chiefs of Police, 1986-present
  • Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police, 1977-present
  • Member, Silverton Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, State of Oregon Juvenile Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, 2006-2013
  • City Liaison Member, Silverton Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2012
  • Post Adjutant, American Legion, 2000-2011
  • Member, Oregon Attorney General's Task Force on Deadly Force, 2004-2006
  • Member, Oregon Committee on Forensic Labs, 2004-2006
  • Board Chair, Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, 1998-2003
  • Member, Oregon Emergency Management Advisory Committee, 2001-2003
  • Chair, Oregon Police Policy Committee, 1998-2003
  • Board Chair, State of Oregon Public Safety Memorial Fund, 1998-2003

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Silverton Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award

    Oregon Association Chiefs of Police Jim Jones Lifetime Achievement Award