Gary L. Wilhelms
| Abstract/Description: | Interview with Gary L. Wilhelms. Oregon House of Representatives (53rd District), 1973-1979, Oregon House Minority Whip, 1977, Oregon House Minority Leader, 1979, Director, Government Relations, US West, 1980-1996, Legislative Staff (Special Assistant, Chief of Staff), 1997-2012. Gary Wilhelms' (interviewed June 20, 2017) contributions to state government have come in many forms, first as an elected official, then as a lobbyist, and finally as a legislative staff member. Wilhelms entered politics at a unique moment in Oregon history, when representative and senators were elected to "the first single-members districts election. The boundaries of each district were actually new in the 1972 election." As one of 26 freshman representatives, Wilhelms had a steep learning curve, but one that he relished and learned from. "Part of my learning curve was learning to appreciate that legislative process." "Futuristic legislation" like Senate Bill 100 was not one he personally supported, but he made certain his constituents understood the ramifications of land use planning and a new concept in 1973: urban growth boundaries. In 1980, Gary took the opportunity to move into a new role, that of lobbyist for US West, and continued in that role for 17 years. After a brief "retirement" Wilhelms returned to the legislature in various staff positions: special assistant and chief of staff to several Senate and House leaders: Brady Adams, Lynn Snodgrass, Karen Minnis, and Kevin Cameron. Fulfilling a life-long goal of earning a college degree in 2010, Wilhelm's also worked as an unpaid intern for House Speaker Karen Minnis to fulfill one of his college course requirements. |
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| Subject(s): | n-us-or Wilhelms, Gary L -- Interviews Oregon -- Officials and employees -- Interviews Oregon -- Politics and government |
| Date Issued: | 20172017 |
| Title: | Gary L. Wilhelms. | |
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| Name(s): | Oregon State Capitol Foundation, issuing body. | |
| Type of Resource: | moving image | |
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videorecording Nonfiction films. Internet videos. Oral histories. |
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| Issuance: | monographic | |
| Date Issued: | 20172017 | |
| Copyright Date: | 2017 | |
| Physical Form: |
electronic resource remote |
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| Extent: | 1 online resource (1 video file (11 min., 2 sec.)) : sound, color | |
| Abstract/Description: | Interview with Gary L. Wilhelms. Oregon House of Representatives (53rd District), 1973-1979, Oregon House Minority Whip, 1977, Oregon House Minority Leader, 1979, Director, Government Relations, US West, 1980-1996, Legislative Staff (Special Assistant, Chief of Staff), 1997-2012. Gary Wilhelms' (interviewed June 20, 2017) contributions to state government have come in many forms, first as an elected official, then as a lobbyist, and finally as a legislative staff member. Wilhelms entered politics at a unique moment in Oregon history, when representative and senators were elected to "the first single-members districts election. The boundaries of each district were actually new in the 1972 election." As one of 26 freshman representatives, Wilhelms had a steep learning curve, but one that he relished and learned from. "Part of my learning curve was learning to appreciate that legislative process." "Futuristic legislation" like Senate Bill 100 was not one he personally supported, but he made certain his constituents understood the ramifications of land use planning and a new concept in 1973: urban growth boundaries. In 1980, Gary took the opportunity to move into a new role, that of lobbyist for US West, and continued in that role for 17 years. After a brief "retirement" Wilhelms returned to the legislature in various staff positions: special assistant and chief of staff to several Senate and House leaders: Brady Adams, Lynn Snodgrass, Karen Minnis, and Kevin Cameron. Fulfilling a life-long goal of earning a college degree in 2010, Wilhelm's also worked as an unpaid intern for House Speaker Karen Minnis to fulfill one of his college course requirements. | |
| Identifier(s): | 1104803200 (oclc) | |
| Note(s): |
This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes. Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection. In English. |
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| Subject(s): |
n-us-or Wilhelms, Gary L -- Interviews Oregon -- Officials and employees -- Interviews Oregon -- Politics and government |
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| Restrictions on Access: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ | |
| Is Part of Series: | Oral history project (Oregon State Capitol Foundation). | |
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