James Hieb | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 51st district district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Janelle Bynum |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 39th district district | |
| In office February 8, 2022 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Drazan |
| Succeeded by | Janelle Bynum |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
| Signature |  |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2003-2007 |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
James Hieb is an American politician who is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 51st district.[1]
Biography[edit]
Hieb was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He served two tours in the Iraq War as an Infantryman and fought in Operation Phantom Fury.[2]
Hieb serves as Director at Building Blocks Early Learning Center. He also serves on the Canby Housing Needs Committee.
Hieb is Vice Chair of the Canby Planning Commission and Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post #6057. He is also a member of the American Legion.[3]
Hieb was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).[4]
Career[edit]
Canby City Council election[edit]
Hieb ran unsuccessfully for Canby City Council in 2020. He received 5th place out of 6 candidates.[5]
Oregon House of Representatives[edit]
Hieb was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives in District 39 by the Clackamas and Marion County Commissions to replace Christine Drazan, who resigned to run for Governor.[6] Hieb ran for election to a full term, defeating educator Dr. Lisa Davidson in the primary and adult care worker Walt Trandum in the general election.[3]
In 2023, due to redistricting after the 2020 United States census, Hieb was redistricted to the 51st district.
Committees[edit]
- House Interim Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services[7]
- House Interim Committee On Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans[7]
Controversies[edit]
Criminal history[edit]
Hieb has a history of various petty charges including trespassing, DUII, eluding a police officer, disorderly conduct, and various vehicle and traffic violations.[4]
Proud Boys march[edit]
In 2021 video emerged of Hieb using pepper spray, while filming a clash between the Rose City Democratic Socialists Of America, Rose City Antifa, American Flag wavers, Cops Northwest, militiamen, and the Far Right group, the Proud Boys, during a political demonstration in Portland, Oregon.[8]
Arrest[edit]
On August 17, 2022, at the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo Hieb was arrested while intoxicated and carrying a concealed loaded handgun.[9] Police were called for a confrontation with a woman who had asked him to put out a cigarette.[10][11] No charges were filed as the district attorney determined Hieb’s behavior did not rise to the level of creating a disturbance to qualify for disorderly conduct.
Electoral history[edit]
2022[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Hieb (incumbent) | 23,471 | 66.02 | |
| Democratic | Walt Trandum | 11,968 | 33.66 | |
| Write-in | 113 | 0.32 | ||
| Total votes | 35,552 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Heib | 5,292 | 60.30 | |
| Republican | Lisa Davidson | 3,445 | 39.25 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 39 | 0.45 | |
| Total votes | 8,776 | 100.00% | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Representative James Hieb Home". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ "Representative James Hieb biography". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ a b "James Hieb". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ a b "New Oregon State lawmaker not running from his criminal history". KOIN.com. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Nov. 3, 2020 General Election | Clackamas County". www.clackamas.us. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "James Hieb appointed to Oregon House District 39 vacant seat | Clackamas County". www.clackamas.us. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ a b "Representative James Hieb committees". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "State Rep. James Hieb Misted Downtown Portland With Pepper Spray Alongside the Proud Boys". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ Willamette Weekly, Nigel Jaquiss | (2022-08-18). "State Rep. James Hieb Arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Interfering With Peace Officer". wweek.com. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ Oregonian/OregonLive, Beth Slovic | (2022-08-18). "Police arrest Rep. James Hieb at Clackamas County Fair". oregonlive. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "Body camera footage shows Oregon state lawmaker James Hieb's arrest". KOIN.com. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "May 17, 2022, Primary Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved July 12, 2022.