Meet Dave

A Northwest native, Dave Hunt is running for re-election to his second term as Oregon State Representative in House District 40 (which encompasses northern Clackamas County's communities of Gladstone, Oak Grove, Jennings Lodge, Johnson City and Clackamas).

Dave chose to run for office because he thinks we need state legislators who:

	Have a strong commitment to public education,
	Understand the importance of economic development and transportation infrastructure to our community and region,
	Have a demonstrated ability to build coalitions that will get things done, and
	Who are not afraid to make difficult choices to address the challenges facing Oregon.

You will see from his experience below that Dave Hunt has a balanced perspective enabling him to effectively represent this district:

Occupation:
Oregon State Representative, House District 40 (2003-present)
Executive Director, Columbia River Channel Coalition (2001-present)

Occupational Background:
District Director, Congressman Brian Baird (1999-2001)
Clackamas Field Representative and District Director, Congresswoman Darlene Hooley (1997-99)
Field Director, Oregonians for Quality Health Care (1996)

Educational Background:
Columbia University, New York City
Sheldon High School, Eugene

Prior Governmental Experience:
Vice Chair, Oregon City School Board (1999-02)
Clackamas County Citizen Involvement Committee (1998-2002)

Volunteer/Community Service:
Oregon City/West Linn Rotary Club
Jennings Lodge Community Planning Organization
President, American Baptist Churches USA
Co-Chair, Friends of Jennings Lodge & Candy Lane Schools
Big Brother/Big Sister
North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce

Personal:
Married to Tonia 12 years
Children Andrew (9) and Emily (5)

Certificates & Awards:
Outstanding Community College Advocate, Oregon Community College Association (2004)
Legislative Merit, Associated Builders & Contractors, Pacific Northwest Chapter (2003)
Champion of Commercial Real Estate, Association of Commercial Realtors of Oregon/SW Washington (2003)
Faith in Action Award, Community of Churches (1995)
Outstanding Citizenship Award, Columbia University (1990)
Future First Citizen, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce (1985)