Who will replace Rep. Vic Gilliam for HD 18? Three candidates

The Oregon Republican Party has a short list of candidates to fill the House District 18 vacancy created by the departure of Rep. Vic Gilliam of Silverton.

Marion County Board of Commissioners reported that Silverton Mayor Rick Lewis, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Jerome Rosa of Gervais, and Hubbard Planning Commission board member Glenn Holum are being considered to fill the vacancy.

Commissions to appoint Gilliam replacement

The board anticipates an official list from the Oregon Secretary of State’s office by no later than Tuesday afternoon.

The Marion County board will join Clackamas County Board of Commissioners 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Angel Fire District, 300 Monroe St. in Mt. Angel. Members of the public are welcome to attend the joint session to determine who will serve the rest of Gilliam’s term.

Silverton Rep. Vic Gilliam resigns from Oregon Legislature

Time is allotted for public comment at the beginning of the meeting. Written comments will be accepted through 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. To be included in the record, comments must include the commentor's full name and address. They can be submitted to:

Clackamas County: bcc@co.clackamas.or.us;

Marion County: commissioners@co.marion.or.us.

County officials said Oregon law requires that a legislative vacancy be filled by county commissioners representing the district in which the vacancy exists. House District 18 includes voters in Clackamas and Marion counties.

The session will be videotaped and archived on Clackamas County's YouTube Channel and broadcast on the Clackamas County Government Channel and Capital Community Television in Marion County.