November 2023 – Greg Smith

Press Release: Representative Smith Visits Stanfield Elementary’s 3rd Grade Class

November 30, 2023/in News /by Greg Smith

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

November 30, 2023

Representative Smith Visits Stanfield Elementary’s 3rd Grade Class

STANFIELD, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) visited Stanfield Elementary’s 3^rd grade class. He gave a presentation of “how a bill becomes a law” to both Ms. Evans’ and Ms. Atkins’ classes (see attached photos). The interactive exercise was based on establishing an official flavor of ice cream for the State of Oregon.

“Being a part of educating our youth is an immense privilege,” said Rep. Smith “I was honored to give a fun and interactive lesson on the legislative process and how the State of Oregon operates”.

Representative Smith has promised both classes that he will propose legislation establishing an official dessert for the State of Oregon. The classes will be deciding on what should be proposed. If the legislation is able to get a hearing, a student will be chosen to testify virtually, directly from their classroom.

Representative Greg Smith is currently serving his twelfth term as a State Representative, making him the longest serving member in the Oregon Legislature, as well as the 4^th longest serving State Representative in Oregon History. He holds a gavel as the Co-Chair of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government. Representative Smith also serves as the Co-Vice Chair of the full Joint Ways and Means Committee. Additionally, he is the ranking member on the House Revenue Committee. To reach out, please visit Rep Smith’s Facebook Page or send him an email at rep.gregsmith@oregonlegislature.gov

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KUMA Coffee Hour – November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023/in News /by Greg Smith

KUMA Coffee Hour (November 15)

Oregon Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) begins the conversation taking a look back at what stood out from the last session. With the rush at the end of the session when the Republican Senators came back to the table, he answers the question whether anything got neglected that needs to be taken care of in the coming session. Smith talks about his priorities for the 2024 session. He then talks about the ongoing effort to make fixes surrounding Oregon’s voter-approved drug decriminalization measure. Smith also talks about scoring some good funding for projects in his district, then talks about what the measures he’s proposing or sponsoring in the upcoming short session.

Press Release: Representatives Mark Owens and Greg Smith Go Back to School

November 9, 2023/in News /by Greg Smith

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

November 9, 2023

Representatives Mark Owens and Greg Smith Go Back to School

GRESHAM, Ore. – Today, Representative Mark Owens (R-Crane) and Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) toured Sam Barlow High School with Gresham-Barlow School District Superintendent James Hiu. Both Representative Owens and Smith live and represent legislative districts in Eastern Oregon, however, they are graduates of Sam Barlow High School; Representative Smith graduated the Class of 1987 and Representative Owens graduated the Class of 1989.

Strolling down the corridors of Sam Barlow High School evoked memories of their youth and ties to the community for the representatives. Gresham has undergone rapid expansion since Representative Smith and Representative Owens relocated to Eastern Oregon. Nevertheless, they were both struck by the realization that, despite numerous changes in the community, the traditions and unity within it remain steadfast.

“I want to thank Superintendent Hiu for the tour today,” Representative Owens said. “Sam Barlow High School has changed a lot since I last walked the halls. I was impressed with the remarkable Career and Technical Education programs offered to the students and how well the funds were being used.”

“There is often a disconnect between the East and West sides of the state,” said Representative Smith. “It was so nice to return to my roots and see that no matter where you are in Oregon, communities come together to support the education of our youth.”

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Representative Owens

Representative Smith

Pictured (left to right): Stacy Michaelson (Government Affairs Administrator at the Multnomah Education Service District), Bruce Schmidt (Director of K-12 Education at the Gresham-Barlow School District), Representative Mark Owens (R-District 60), Representative Greg Smith (R-District 57), and James Hiu (Superintendent of the Gresham-Barlow School District).

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