Oregon House District 33 Oregonians have appointed a physician specializing in pulmonology, Dr. Maxine Dexter, to replace the late Mitch Greenlick, who passed away in May. Greenlick served with the Oregon legislature for nearly 18 years.

Dr. Dexter has already seen support from Ceasefire Oregon, as she has served on the Oregon Medical Association’s Firearm Injury Prevention Task Force. She has received endorsements from John Kitzhaber, the Oregon Single Payer Advocates, and NARAL, a pro-choice Oregon PAC, as well as local unions.

Oregon House Majority Leader Barbara Smith Warner (D-Portland) congratulated and welcomed Dexter to the Oregon House of Representatives and the House Democratic Caucus. “We are excited to welcome Maxine,” Majority Leader Smith Warner said. “During this time especially, her professional experience as a physician on the frontlines of the COVID-19crisisis a critical addition to the legislature. I know she will bring her passionate advocacy for health care, as well as the environment, working families and education to this new role. We all look forward to working with her in the coming months and years to build a better Oregon for all.”

In a historic first, Dexter’s addition to the Oregon House of Representatives means that female legislators will now represent 50 percent of House districts throughout Oregon. Due to COVID-19safety precautions, a private swearing-in ceremony will be held on Sunday. Oregon Supreme Court Justice Adrienne Nelson will administer the oath of office.


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2020-06-14 19:35:32

Last Update: 2020-06-14 19:36:02