Occupational background

US Naval Officer, retired; Chemeketa Community College Board of Directors, representing more than 60,000 Polk County residents .

Educational Background

Willamette University College of Law; Oregon State University B.S. Mathematics; Air Command and Staff College; and Victoria Master Gardener Association.

Prior Governmental Experience

Chemeketa Community College Board of Directors; Internship, Oregon Governor's Office; 20 years Naval service; and Chairman, Monterey Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee.

Community Service

Instructor, Willamette University College of Law, Street Law Program; Salem Sunrise Rotary Club; Polk County Democrats; Victoria Master Gardener Association; Rotary Club of Victoria, B.C; Oak Bay Little League; Instructor Junior Achievement of B.C.; Monterey Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee.

Richard Riggs has dedicated his entire adult life to public service: 20 years' service in the Navy, service in a wide variety of civic organizations, service as a volunteer in K-12 education, and service as an elected board member at Chemeketa Community College. As a state Representative Richard Riggs will continue his service to Oregon, and work to preserve our unique quality of life.