Introduction
Kim Wallan (born 1961) is an American politician from Oregon. A Republican, she serves in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing House District 6 in Medford, Oregon. Wallan was first elected in 2018.
Early life and career
Wallan grew up in Klamath Falls, Oregon and attended Willamette University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and her Juris Doctor in Law. After graduation, she and her husband moved to Medford where she practiced law at a local law firm for four years before choosing to become a stay-at-home mom. During this time she was an active community volunteer, including serving as a 4-H leader for 18 years.
Political career
Wallan served on the Medford School Board from 2011 to 2015 and was elected to the Medford City Council in November 2016.
In September 2017, Wallan announced that she would run for the Oregon House of Representatives seat representing District 6 to replace incumbent Representative Sal Esquivel, who chose to retire after serving in the role for 14 years. In the election the following year, she ran unopposed in the Republican primary and later defeated Democratic rival Michelle Blum Atkinson in the general election, securing 54% of the vote.
One of Wallan's key legislative priorities is to work on what she views as a fiscal shortfall the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System. In the 80th Oregon Legislative Assembly, Wallan serves on the Commission On Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission, the House Committee On Economic Development, the House Committee On Education, and the House Committee On Veterans and Emergency Preparedness.
Personal life
Wallan lives in Medford with her husband, Jim.They have three adult children: Sarah, Brett, and Eric.