We are so saddened by the recent loss of Representative Leif.  He was recently an animated presence at our early summer BBQ.  He is gone too soon and the loss is felt in our community.

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Douglas County Republican Central Committee Chair, Valynn Currie, told KEZI, “He was a wonderful statesman, he was a wonderful father, grandfather, and he was a wonderful husband to Carol, and he’s going to be missed by our community greatly”.

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A memorial service was held August 21, 2021 at Roseburg Christian Fellowship.  

“If there is a vacancy in the Oregon House, the board of county commissioners representing the vacant district must select a replacement. The board must consider three candidates who are members of the party that last controlled the district and must select a replacement within 30 days. The new representative will serve the remainder of Leif’s term, which expires in January 2023.”
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A special convention was held August 6.  The following candidates were forwarded to the County Commissioners for consideration:  Steven Loosely, Eias Lalande, Chistine Goodwin.

The County Commissioners met 08/12/2021 and selected Christine Goodwin for the interim position.