Lee Beyer
Leslee Beyer (born June 4, 1948) is an American Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. He served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly for a decade, representing Springfield, until being appointed to the Oregon Public Utility Commission in 2001 by then-governor John Kitzhaber.[1]
Lee Beyer | |
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| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Morrisette |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Dwyer |
| Succeeded by | Bill Morrisette |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office 1991–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Dwyer |
| Succeeded by | Bill Morrisette |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1948 Norfolk, Nebraska |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Terry Beyer |
Early life
Lee Beyer was born on June 4, 1948 in Norfolk, Nebraska.[2][3] Beyer received his education at the following institutions:
- BS, Management, University of Oregon, 1974
- Attended, Lane Community College[3]
Personal life
Lee Beyer is married to Terry and together they have three children named Jon, Josh, and Megan.[3] He is a Lutheran.
Career
In the 2010 legislative elections, Beyer was re-elected to his former seat in the Oregon State Senate, to succeed retiring senator Bill Morrisette. Lee's wife Terry Beyer, also a Democrat, serves in the Oregon House of Representatives.
Beyer has had the following political experience:
- Senator, Oregon State Senate, 2010–present
- Springfield City Councilor, 1986–1993;
- Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 42, 1991–1998;
- House Democratic Whip[3]
Beyer has been a member of the following committees:
- Member, Springfield City Planning Commission, 1978
- Chief Executive Officer, Oregon Public Utility Commission
- Member, Council of Utility Commissioners
- Member, Juvenile Crime Prevention Commission
- Member, Juvenile Task Force Subcommittee on Teen Runaways
- Member, Oregon Energy Planning Commission
- Member, Oregon Global Warming Commission
- Member, Oregon Public Utility Commission
- Member, Oregon Progress Board Benchmark Evaluation Task Force[3]
External links
References
- http://blog.oregonlive.com/mapesonpolitics/2009/11/lee_beyer_plans_re-run_for_sta.html
- "Senator Lee L. Beyer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 20, 2012.