Akasha Lawrence-Spence
Akasha Lawrence-Spence | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office January 17, 2020 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jennifer Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Lisa Reynolds |
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| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Portland, Oregon |
Akasha Lawrence-Spence is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives representing the 36th district since her appointment on January 17, 2020, to replace Jennifer Williamson who resigned to run for Secretary of State.[1] She was appointed by the Multnomah County Commission who by law appoints members of the same party to replace resigning legislators. She has agreed not to run for re-election. She has previously served as a member of the Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ Borrud, Hillary (January 24, 2020). "Oregon's newest lawmaker sworn in". OregonLive. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- ^ "Board appoints Akasha Lawrence-Spence for temporary replacement to House District 36". Multnomah County. January 17, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- ^ Orr, Donald (January 17, 2020). "Multnomah County Commission Appoints Replacement For Rep. Jennifer Williamson's House Seat". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
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