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Tawna Sanchez
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 43rd district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Lew Frederick |
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Tawna Dee Sanchez
August 23, 1961 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Marylhurst University (BA) Portland State University (MA) |
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Tawna Dee Sanchez, born on August 23, 1961, is a politician from the United States. She currently serves in the Oregon House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Oregon. She represents the 43rd district, which includes parts of north-central Portland.
Early Life and Education
Tawna Sanchez grew up in Portland, Oregon. She is from the Shoshone-Bannock, Ute, and Carrizo Native American groups. She was the second person of Native American background to be elected to the Oregon legislature. She was also the first to represent the city of Portland.
Sanchez earned a bachelor's degree from Marylhurst University. Later, she received a master's degree from Portland State University.
What She Does
Tawna Sanchez has spent much of her career working with the Native American Youth and Family Center. This organization helps young people and families in the Native American community.
She has also been a part of important groups that help children and families. These include the Oregon Child Welfare Advisory Commission and the Oregon Family Services Review Commission.
In 2016, Sanchez was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives. She won the election without anyone running against her in the main election.
As of 2023, Sanchez is a co-chair of a special committee in the Oregon legislature. This committee is called the Ways and Means committee. It works on important money and spending decisions for the state. She shares this role with Senator Elizabeth Steiner.
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