Vicki Walker
| Vicki Lynn Walker | |
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Walker in 2009
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| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 7th district |
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In office 2003–2009 |
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| Succeeded by | Chris Edwards |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 41st district |
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In office 1998–2002 |
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| Personal details | |
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May 29, 1956 Monroe, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Steven Walker |
| Children | Adam and Sara |
| Residence | Eugene, Oregon |
| Website | vickiwalker.com |
Vicki Lynn Walker (born May 29, 1956) is an American politician and administrator from Oregon. She is the Oregon State Director for Rural Development with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A member of the Democratic Party, Walker previously served in both houses of the Oregon Legislature and briefly served as chair of the state's Parole Board. Walker is known as an advocate for utility customers and as an outspoken critic of influential former Governor Neil Goldschmidt.
Walker was born in Monroe, Washington, and graduated from Reedsport High School in Reedsport, Oregon, in 1974. She attended the University of Oregon and graduated in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. After college, Walker was a self-employed court reporter from 1983, and a certified shorthand reporter. Walker and her husband Steven live in Eugene, and have two adult children, Adam and Sara.
From 1992 to 1994, Walker served as the chair of the Lane County Democratic Central Committee. In addition, she served as secretary-treasurer and area representative for the Cal Young Neighborhood Association in Eugene. Walker has also volunteered on campaigns and has helped to fundraise for non-profit organizations.
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