LaVonne Griffin-Valade
American politician
LaVonne Griffin-Valade (born 1952 or 1953)[1] is an American politician and author. She has been the Oregon Secretary of State since 2023.
LaVonne Griffin-Valade | |
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29th Secretary of State of Oregon | |
Assumed office June 30, 2023 | |
Governor | Tina Kotek |
Preceded by | Cheryl Myers (acting) |
City Auditor of Portland | |
In office May 2009 – December 31, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Gary Blackmer |
Succeeded by | Mary Hull Caballero |
Personal details | |
Born | 1952/1953 (age 70–71) John Day, Oregon, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Western Oregon University (BA) Portland State University (MPA, MFA) |
After Shemia Fagan resigned as secretary of state, Governor Tina Kotek picked Griffin-Valade to the office in June 2023.
References
change- ↑ "Portland city auditor LaVonne Griffin-Valade answered to the public: Editorial". December 26, 2014. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.