Jeff Helfrich
Jeffrey A. Helfrich (born 1968) was a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He represented the 52nd district, which covers all of Hood River County and parts of Clackamas and Multnomah counties.
Jeff Helfrich | |
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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
In office November 30, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mark Johnson |
Succeeded by | Anna Williams |
Member of the Cascade Locks City Council | |
In office February 11, 2013 – June 22, 2015 | |
Succeeded by | Kevin Rutherford |
In office October 24, 2011 – November 6, 2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jeffrey 1967/1968 (age 51–52) Denver |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Shawna |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Hood River, Oregon |
Biography
Helfrich served as an airman in the United States Air Force during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He then was a sergeant with the Portland Police Bureau for 25 years.[1]
Helfrich served on the Cascade Locks City Council from his appointment in 2011 until November 2012.[2][3][4] He was again appointed in February 2013 and served until June 2015, when he resigned and moved to Hood River.[5][6]
On November 6, 2017, incumbent Representative Mark Johnson resigned.[7] Helfrich was appointed by a unanimous vote of Clackamas, Hood River, and Multnomah county commissioners to serve the remainder of his term.[8][9][10] Helfrich ran for a full two-year term in 2018, but was defeated by Democrat Anna Williams.[11][12] In February 2020, Helfrich filed with the Oregon Secretary of State to enter the Republican primary for District 52 in the 2020 election, possibly setting up an electoral rematch against Williams to regain his old seat.[13]
References
- Friedman, Gordon R. (November 30, 2017). "Retired Portland Police officer appointed to Oregon Legislature". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "Helfrich, Holmstrom, Lewis, Storm named to Cascade Locks council". Hood River News. October 26, 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "Lance Masters appointed as Cascade Locks mayor". Hood River News. November 5, 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "Eleven apply for four Cascade Locks council seats". Hood River News. October 15, 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- Neumann-Rea, Kirby (February 12, 2013). "Cascade Locks Council appoints three". Hood River News. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- Neumann-Rea, Kirby (January 25, 2013). "Three city council members call it quits in Cascade Locks". Hood River News. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- Mulvihill, Patrick (November 29, 2017). "House District 52: Counties will select from three candidates". Hood River News. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "Hood River man appointed to House Dist. 52 seat". Hood River News. December 1, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- Allen, Brittany (December 1, 2017). "Hood River resident Jeff Helfrich appointed to House 52 seat". Portland Tribune. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "Helfrich Appointed To District 52 Position". Gorge Radio. November 30, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- Allen, Brittany (November 6, 2018). "Williams claims victory in HD52; Helfrich isn't conceding". The Sandy Post. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- Fitzgerals, Emily (December 29, 2019). "Dist. 52 Rep. Anna Williams prepares to take office". Hood River News. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- "Candidate Information: Jeff Helfrich". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.