Kim Wallan

Kim Wallan (born 1961)[1] is an American politician from Oregon. A Republican, she serves in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing House District 6 in Medford, Oregon. Wallan was first elected in 2018.[2] She is the Minority Whip.

The Honorable

Kim Wallan
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 6th district
Assumed office
2019
Preceded bySal Esquivel
Minority Whip of the Oregon House of Representatives
Assumed office
2019
Personal details
Born1961 (59–60 years old)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jim Wallan
Children3
ResidenceMedford, Oregon
Alma materWillamette University (B.S., J.D.)
ProfessionLawyer, Politician

Early life

Wallan grew up in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Education

Wallan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Willamette University. Wallan earned a JD degree in Law from Willamette University College of Law.[3]

Career

Wallan practiced law at a local law firm in Oregon for four years before choosing to become a stay-at-home mom. During this time she was an active community volunteer, including serving as a 4-H leader for 18 years.[4]

Wallan served on the Medford School Board from 2011 to 2015 and was elected to the Medford City Council in November 2016.[4]

In September 2017, Wallan announced that she would run for the Oregon House of Representatives seat representing District 6 to replace incumbent Representative Sal Esquivel, who chose to retire after serving in the role for 14 years.[5][6] In the election the following year, she ran unopposed in the Republican primary[7] and later defeated Democratic rival Michelle Blum Atkinson in the general election, securing 54% of the vote.[8][3]

One of Wallan's key legislative priorities is to work on what she views as a fiscal shortfall the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.[2][9] In the 80th Oregon Legislative Assembly, Wallan serves on the Commission On Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission, the House Committee On Economic Development, the House Committee On Education, and the House Committee On Veterans and Emergency Preparedness.[10]

Personal life

Wallan's husband is Jim Wallan. They have three adult children: Sarah, Brett, and Eric. Wallan and her family live in Medford, Oregon.[11][3]

References
  1. "State Representatives by District". Oregon Blue Book. Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  2. Mann, Damian (November 6, 2018). "Wallan takes state House seat". Mail Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  3. "Kimberly Wallan's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  4. "About Kim Wallan". Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  5. Mann, Damian (September 14, 2017). "Wallan to run for House seat". Mail Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  6. Asnicar, Tammy (October 22, 2018). "Clear differences in House District 6 race". Mail Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  7. "May 15, 2018, Primary Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  8. "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  9. Lawson, Georgia (January 23, 2019). "State's retirement system is a priority for Rep. Kim Wallan as she heads to Salem". KTVL. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  10. "Representative Kim Wallan: Committees". Oregon State Legislature. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  11. "Power Couple – Kim Wallan and Jim Wallan". Oregon Business. April 4, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
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