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]

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

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 edit

  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.