On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (OR) - District 27
900 Court Street Northeast, H-490
Salem, OR 97301
Full Name:
Kenneth 'Ken' D. Helm
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Mariah; 2 Children
Home City:
Beaverton, OR
JD, Law, Willamette University College of Law, 1989-1993
BA, History/Political Science, Williamette University, 1983-1987
Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 27, 2023-present
Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 34, 2015-2023
Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 27, 2022
Vice Chair, Energy and Environment Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives, present
Member, Judiciary Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives, present
Chair, Water Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives, present
Former Member, Agriculture and Land Use Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Economic Development Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Economic Development and Trade Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee On Carbon Reduction, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Marijuana Regulation Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member, Revenue Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Rural Communities, Land Use, and Water Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Solo Practitioner, Kenneth D. Helm, Attorney at Law, 2006-present
Former Clerk, Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals
Senior Assistant Attorney, Land Use, Portland Metro Regional Government, 1997-2006
No organizational membership information on file.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
skiing, white water rafting, hiking,camping, avid fisherman and aspiring boat builder
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Strengthen Our Economy
As a small business owner himself, Ken understands the challenges small businesses face . Ken will help bring predictability to how and where our cities and counties grow, work to rebuild our infrastructure and support clean energy development to create the jobs of tomorrow and protect Oregon's natural legacy.
Invest in Better Schools
As a parent, Ken knows investments in early childhood education and smaller class sizes are vital to our children's future. He will work to give our children the education they need to succeed.
Improve Health Care
Ken will work to make sure all Oregonians have access to quality, affordable care and politicians never stand between women and the health care they need.
Spouse's Occupation:
Chief Operating Officer for Skyward