Redmond, Ore. – State Republican Representative Gene Whisnant of Sunriver announced yesterday that he will seek an additional term representing District 53 in the Oregon House of Representatives.
Rep. Whisnant made the announcement at a meeting of the Redmond Rotarians after providing the group with an overview of the 2015 Legislative Session.
“I have the experience, the respect and the positive working relationships with members of both parties to continue passing good policy and serving as an effective leader for Oregon and its citizens,” said Rep. Whisnant. “I’m proud of the bipartisan legislation I sponsored and helped pass during the 2015 Legislative Session. With the help of my colleagues, we took positive steps toward lowering the cost of college in Oregon, strengthening our K-12 education system, and making healthcare more accessible for our state’s most vulnerable children.”
Whisnant says more transparency and accountability is needed in state government and he’ll continue to work towards success in those areas.
Whisnant has served as a member of the Legislature since his appointment to the Oregon House in 2003. Prior to his legislative career, Rep. Whisnant served as a Colonel in the United States Air Force. He served in Vietnam, Germany, Yugoslavia and the Pentagon in command, leadership, staff, and diplomatic roles during his 27 year career.
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