Lynn P. Findley (born 1952) is an American politician serving as a member of the Oregon State Senate. He represents the 30th district, which covers much of

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Biography

Findley was born in Vale, graduating from

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in 1970 and then from

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. He worked with the Bureau of Land Management for 32 years, retiring in 2003. He also has served on many planning and development commissions in southeastern Oregon. In 2012, Findley ran for Malheur County commissioner, losing the Republican primary. He was appointed interim Malheur County Justice of the Peace in August 2012, following the incumbent's death, and served until January 2013, when an elected successor took office. Findley served as city manager of Vale from July 2013 until January 2018. After Representative

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was appointed to the

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following Ted Ferrioli's resignation, Findley was unanimously selected by county commissioners in the 60th district to take his seat in the House. Findley was appointed to the Oregon State Senate District 30 on January 6, 2020, following former Senator Cliff Bentz's resignation.

Electoral history

External links

Campaign website

Legislative website

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Findley, Lynn 1950s births Living people 21st-century American politicians American city managers American justices of the peace Bureau of Land Management personnel Republican Party members of the Oregon House of Representatives Republican Party Oregon state senators People from Vale, Oregon Treasure Valley Community College alumni