Richard Walsh

OCCUPATION: Attorney/owner Walsh & Associates, attorneys

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Olson, Rowell & Walsh

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: JD at U of O, 1986; BS at PSU

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Keizer City Council 6 years; 19 committees.

Personal: Wife Teresa, married 18 years; children Samantha, Michael, Kevin and Foster Daughter Kim.

Community Service

Foster Parent, Boy Scout Troop 121, St. Edwards Administrative Council, volunteer to Homeless Shelter Program.

Richard Walsh is the recipient of the Council of Government’s 2004 Award for outstanding leadership in support of regional, intergovernmental cooperation.

“I am proud to have worked with Richard for the past 6 years. He has been a critical reason for the progress we have made with Keizer Station, increasing resources for police, River Road improvements, and increasing parks and green space for everyone without raising any property taxes. He has been instrumental in bringing Keizer millions of dollars in grant money and has successfully worked to strengthen Keizer’s influence in the region. I wholeheartedly endorses him.”

- Lore Christopher

“Rich is one of the hardest working councilors we have had in some time. He is very effective in getting things done. He deserves to be reelected and I support him.”

- Jerry McGee

Unanimously endorsed by Keizer’s Mayor, Lore Christopher, and every member of the Keizer City Council, Jacque Moir, Charles Lee, Jim Taylor, Troy Nichols, & David McKane.

Keizer is the place that I have chosen to live, raise my children, and practice law. I have enjoyed working on the Council on a wide array of projects including the Keizer Station, River Road, and Keizer Rapids Park. I have also enjoyed the work involving finding ways to avoid traffic congestion, working on personnel policies, charter task forces, and exploring library options. I appreciate and want to protect the heritage of Keizer and look forward to contributing my share to help make Keizer an even better place to live and raise our families in the future. - Rich Walsh