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Personal Details

Paul R. Holvey (b. 1954) is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 8. Holvey was first appointed to the chamber in January 2004 to replace Floyd Prozanski, who resigned to take a seat in the Oregon State Senate. Holvey is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Holvey attended Lane Community College, Central Washington University and the University of Oregon. He also earned a certificate from the University of Oregon Labor Education and Research Center. His professional experience includes working as a carpenter, foreman and project superintendent under various contractors. Holvey has also worked as a real estate agent, a union representative for the Pacific Northwest Carpenters and as a Community Relations Representative for The Northwest Carpenters.

Education

  • Attended, Central Washington University
  • Attended, Lane Community College
  • Attended, University of Oregon
  • Certified, University of Oregon Labor Education and Research Center

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Central Washington University
  • Attended, Lane Community College
  • Attended, University of Oregon
  • Certified, University of Oregon Labor Education and Research Center
  • Former Union Representative, Pacific Northwest Carpenters
  • Community Relations Representative, The Northwest Carpenters
  • Apprentice/Journeyman, United Brotherhood of Carpenters
  • Former Secretary/Treasurer, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1273, 1997-2004

Political Experience

  • Attended, Central Washington University
  • Attended, Lane Community College
  • Attended, University of Oregon
  • Certified, University of Oregon Labor Education and Research Center
  • Former Union Representative, Pacific Northwest Carpenters
  • Community Relations Representative, The Northwest Carpenters
  • Apprentice/Journeyman, United Brotherhood of Carpenters
  • Former Secretary/Treasurer, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1273, 1997-2004
  • Speaker Pro Tempore, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 8, 2004-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 8, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Business and Labor Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Conference Committee On SCR 14, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Energy and Environment Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Business and Labor Committee

Member, Joint Committee On Legislative Administration

Member, Joint Committee On Ways and Means

Member, Joint Emergency Board

Co-Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Capital Construction

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Natural Resources

Chair, Rules Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Central Washington University
  • Attended, Lane Community College
  • Attended, University of Oregon
  • Certified, University of Oregon Labor Education and Research Center
  • Former Union Representative, Pacific Northwest Carpenters
  • Community Relations Representative, The Northwest Carpenters
  • Apprentice/Journeyman, United Brotherhood of Carpenters
  • Former Secretary/Treasurer, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1273, 1997-2004
  • Speaker Pro Tempore, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 8, 2004-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 8, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Board Member, Lane Business Education Compact, present
  • Member, Lane Community College Citizen Advisory Committee, present
  • Vice-President, Lane County Labor Council, present
  • Delegate, Pacific Northwest Economic Region, present
  • Chair, Siuslaw National Forest Resource Advisory Committee, present
  • Member, Ya-Po-Ah Terrace Retirement Association Board of Directors, present
  • Vice President, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
  • Member, Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
  • Member, Economic and Workforce Development Committee, Lane County Labor Council
  • Member, Eugene-Springfield Solidarity Network
  • Chair, Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Labor Leader Award, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), Lane County Labor Council
  • Certificate of Recognition, Chair of the Lane County Commissioners
  • Eugene Human Rights Commission Award
  • Gold Medal for Leadership, Oregon American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
  • Legislative Advocacy Award, Oregon Recreation and Parks Association
  • Certificate of Meritorious Service, Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Favorite Musician:

Leonard Cohen

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Fly-fishing, Hiking, Gardening, Home Projects