Pat Gillis

Pat Gillis
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
January 12, 1985 – March 26, 1985
Preceded byAnnette Farmer
Succeeded byJohn Minnis
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

Patrick J. Gillis is a Republican politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. He was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives until he was recalled by voters on March 26, 1985.[1][2]

He was accused of providing inaccurate information about his educational background in the state voter’s pamphlet, an accusation that a Marion County, Oregon, jury acquitted him of in May 1985.[3][4][5] Gillis later worked as the president of the international division of the New York-based LEADERS Magazine.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide, 1985 Regular Session (64th)". Oregon State Archives. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  2. ^ Turner, Wallace (May 6, 1985). "Northwest Journal - Teaching Candidate A Lesson". The New York Times. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  3. ^ Killen, John (February 12, 2015). "Throwback Thursday: Oregon has had its share of political scandals, large and small". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  4. ^ Former Oregon Legislator Cleared of Felony Charge. Herald-Journal. 1985-05-25. pp. A3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  5. ^ Pat Gillis Acquitted by Jurors. Eugene Register-Guard. 1985-05-30. pp. A1.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  6. ^ "BOY WONDER". Willamette Week. 2004-11-10. Retrieved 2023-11-07.


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