Janet Carlson

Janet Carlson was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2001 to 2003.^[1] She served 16 years as a member of the Marion County Board of Commissioners.^[2] She was first elected to the Board in November 2002.^[3]

Janet Carlson
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 32nd district
In office 2001–2003
Preceded by	Kevin Mannix
Succeeded by	Elaine Hopson
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Dee Kevin Carlson
Residence	Salem, Oregon
Alma mater	Willamette University Ph.D. University of Oregon

Early life and career

Carlson earned a degree from Willamette University in 1975 and a M.A. in political science from BYU in 1977. After graduating, she was a high school teacher in Oregon.^[4] She earned a PhD from the University of Oregon in Special Education and Community Resources in 1997.^[4]

In 2000, Carlson ran for the Oregon House of Representatives to fill the seat left open by Kevin Mannix, who was running for State Attorney General. In the House, she served on the House Revenue and House Commerce committees. At the time of the election, she was the treasurer of the Marion County Republican Party.^[4]

After redistricting in 2002, Carlson ran successfully for the Marion County Board of Commissioners. She was reelected in 2006, 2010, and 2014.^[4] During her tenure, she served as president of the Association of Oregon Counties and as a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Counties.^[5]

Her colleagues on the Board of Commissioners described her as a "force of leadership" and her leadership style as "striving collaboratively for long-term, meaningful successes."^[6]

Family

Carlson is married to her husband Dee. They have three children.^[4]

References

1. "Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2000".
2. Brynelson, Troy (4 December 2018). "Leaving office, Janet Carlson hopes to see continued push to help Marion County homeless". Salem Reporter. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
3. "Marion County Oregon - Janet Carlson Bio". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
4. Rose, Michael (17 October 2016). "Carlson challenged by farmland preservation advocate". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
5. "Marion County commissioner named to national committee". Statesman Journal. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
6. ""She Got Things Done" County Thanks Commissioner Janet Carlson for 16 Years of Service" (PDF). Salem Business Journal. December 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2022.