Paul Holvey Explained

Paul Holvey
Office:Speaker pro tempore of the Oregon House of Representatives
Term Start:January 9, 2017
Predecessor:Tobias Read
Office1:Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
Status1:Acting
Term Start1:January 16, 2022
Term End1:February 1, 2022
Predecessor1:Tina Kotek
Successor1:Dan Rayfield
State House2:Oregon
District2:8th
Term Start2:2004
Predecessor2:Floyd Prozanski
Birth Date:11 January 1954
Birth Place:Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Education:Lane Community College
Central Washington University
University of Oregon
Signature:Paul Holvey Signature.jpg

Paul Richard Holvey (born January 11, 1954) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 8 since his appointment in January 2004, and serves as the Speaker pro tempore.

Early career and education

Holvey began his career as an apprentice in the carpentry industry, which led him into later becoming a journeyman in the carpenters union. As a carpenter, foreman, and project superintendent, Holvey has worked in Oregon, Washington, California and Alaska.[1] Holvey attended Lane Community College and Central Washington University, and received a certificate[1] from the University of Oregon's Labor Education and Research Center.[1]

Oregon House

Holvey was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives in January 2004, to replace Floyd Prozanski, who had resigned to accept an appointment to a seat in the state Senate.[2] He was elected to the seat in November 2004.[1]

On October 3, 2023, Holvey faced a recall election; the effort was spearheaded by a local chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers union and was defeated by a large margin.[3]

On February 29, 2024, Holvey announced his retirement after 20 years representing the 8th district.[4]

Family

Holvey and his wife Terrie reside in south Eugene along with their three Yorkshire Terriers. He also has a son, Justin, and daughter in-law, Carla.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biography, Representative Paul Holvey. Oregon State Legislature. January 4, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110611141926/http://www.leg.state.or.us/holvey/bio.htm. June 11, 2011.
  2. News: Har. Janie. Labor organizer gets House seat. January 20, 2004. The Oregonian. B5.
  3. Web site: VanderHart . Dirk . October 4, 2023 . Eugene voters reject recall against state Rep. Paul Holvey in resounding fashion . 2023-11-13 . opb . en.
  4. News: Shumway . Julia . February 29, 2024. Longtime Oregon state Rep. Paul Holvey retiring, Democrat Doyle Canning running. Oregon Capital Chronicle. April 14, 2024.