 House of Representatives commenced into the 2023 session. I am honored to represent the beautiful District 9 of Oregon.
 Representative Boomer Wright (R- Reedsport) was sworn in for his second term as the State Representative for House District 9. He also announced his committee assignments for the 82nd Legislative Assembly:
- House Committee on Education, Vice Chair
- House Committee on Gambling Regulation, Vice Chair
- House Committee on Housing and Homelessness
- House Committee on Higher Education
“As a former educator and administrator, I believe Oregon’s students deserve better. Our most recent assessment scores show student test scores falling by 9 percent. This is unacceptable,” said Representative Wright. “We must always do what is in the best interests of our children. Our future depends on it. I believe my committee assignments will allow me to be an effective advocate for Oregon’s students and my diverse constituency in House District 9. It is an honor to represent the communities of District 9.”
Representative Wright has sponsored several pieces of legislation, which include:
HB 2175 which would appropriate money to the Department of Education for the advancement of career and technical education programs.
HB 2180 which would require public schools to ensure that instruction is provided from educators in a neutral manner.
HB 2626 which would make licensed mental health professionals, medical laboratory assistants, and medical laboratory technicians eligible for tax credits at rural medical care facilities.
The House Republican Caucus sent a letter to our new governor Tina Kotek regarding bipartisan solutions that will benefit the entire state of Oregon. We look forward to a bipartisan effort to address the major issues important to all of Oregonians but, especially, rural Oregon.
 
2023 Legislature opens with promises and perils for schools (osba.org)
2023 Legislature opens with promises and perils for schools.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Rep. Boomer Wright, R-Coos Bay, is optimistic the parties can work together on education issues as long as they keep children’s best interests as the focus.
“I think we are all there for the betterment of education,” said Wright, the House Education Committee vice chair.
Wright spent more than 30 years in education before retiring as the Mapleton School District superintendent in 2002. He wants to tackle issues of school workforces, curriculum transparency, parental rights and protecting local control.
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1409
Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, H-372, Salem, OR 97301
Email: Rep.BoomerWright@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/wright
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