Rob Wagner (politician)
Rob Wagner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 29, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Devlin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1973 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laurie |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Lake Oswego, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Portland State University; George Washington University |
Rob Wagner (born January 10, 1973) is an American Democratic politician currently serving in the Oregon Senate. He represents the 19th district, which includes the cities of Durham, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Rivergrove, West Linn, parts of southwest Portland and Tigard, as well as unincorporated parts of southwestern Clackamas County, eastern Washington County, and southern Multnomah County. Wagner also serves on the Lake Oswego School Board.
Early life and career
Wagner grew up in Lake Oswego and graduated from Lake Oswego High School.[1] He studied at Wesleyan University and graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Political Science. He earned a masters in Public Policy from George Washington University.[2]
He served as a director of political and legislative affairs for the American Federation of Teachers and was associate vice-president for advancement at Portland Community College, overseeing the foundation, marketing and public relations.[2]
In December of 2017, Wagner announced he left Portland Community College to pursue other opportunities.[3]
Political career
In May 2017, Wagner ran unopposed and was elected to the Lake Oswego School Board.[4] In January 2018, Wagner was appointed to fill the vacancy in District 19 of the Oregon Senate created when Richard Devlin was appointed to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. Wagner plans to continue his service on the school board.[1] He will complete Devlin’s term, which expires in 2018.[1][3]
Personal life
Wagner lives with his wife and children in Lake Oswego.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Lake Oswegan seeks Devlin's seat in Senate". Lake Oswego Review. October 24, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ a b Hill, James (September 2014). "Wagner takes the reins of PCC's College Advancement". Portland Community College. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ a b Macuk, Anthony (January 29, 2018). "Lake Oswego's Rob Wagner picked to replace Devlin in State Senate". Lake Oswego Review. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ Daley, Jillian (May 25, 2017). "Pocklington, Wagner reflect on election's mandate for change". Lake Oswego Review. Retrieved January 29, 2018.