Kim Thatcher has a rare combination of grit and grace. She ran for the legislature because many of her friends, family, and people in the community were not happy with the way state government was run, especially when it was hurting small businesses.

At the Oregon State Capitol Kim has earned the reputation for being a strong taxpayer watchdog and advocate for government accountability. She has also been a leader in both the effort to bring sensible immigration policies to our state as well as protecting our Second Amendment rights. Above all else, she has a deep conviction in protecting both the Federal and State Constitutions.

Kim is the owner of two small companies that specialize in the road construction industry. She is the mother of four, grandmother of five, and adoptive mom to three cats and three dogs. For over 30 years, she has been happily married to Karl. She loves to fly small Cessnas when she gets the chance. She has been granted permission by the FAA to fly into clouds, she prefers the beautiful, clear, blue sky days that Oregon can get.

Experience

Legislative Experience

House Business and Labor Committee, member 2013
House Consumer Protection and Government Efficiency, member 2013
House Rural Communities (Formerly Land Use), member 2013
Join Legislative Committee on Audits, Information Management & Technology, member 2013
Joint Legislative Committee on Audits, Information Management & Technology, Co-Chair 2011
Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Member 2011-2012
Joint Committee on Ways & Means Human Services Subcommittee, Co-Vice Chair 2011
State & Local Government Efficiency Task Force, Appointed 2011-2012
Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission, Appointed 2009-present
Electronic Portal Advisory Board, Appointed 2010-present
Help America Vote Act (HAVA) state steering committee
House Business and Labor Committee, Member 2009-2010
House Education Committee, Member 2009-2010
House Sustainability and Economic Development Committee, Member 2009-2010
House Committee on Government Accountability & Information Technology, Member 2007-2009
House Elections Ethics and Rules Committee, Member 2005-2009
House Elections and Rules Committee, Vice-Chair 2005
House Interim Economic Development Committee, Member 2005-2006
House Interim Real Estate Agency Oversight Committee, Member 2005-2006
House Transportation Committee, Member 2005
House Judiciary Committee, Member 2005
Senate Workforce Committee 2015 - 2016
American Legislative Exchange Council, Member 2004-present
National Conference of State Legislatures, Member 2005-present
National Coalition of State Legislators for Legal Immigration, Co-Founder 2007
Oregon Commission for Women, Appointed 2005-2009

Current Committees

Professional

KT Contracting, Owner, President, Founded 1992
Highway Specialties, Owner, Manager, Founded 1996
Oregon Contractors Association, Co-Founder, Established 2003
National Federation of Independent Businesses, member 1997-present
Keizer Chamber of Commerce, 2005 –present
Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2005 –present
U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, 2005 -2007
National Association of Women in Construction Salem Chapter, 2005 –present
Building Industry Association of Washington, 2012-present
Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, 1992-1997

Community

SMART – Start Making a Reader Today, volunteer reader, 2006-2010
Barbara Roberts High School Mentor Program, 2006-2007
Church volunteer in various capacities since 1982 including, but not limited to, assistant librarian, Sunday School teacher, Pianist, Family
Services volunteer (assisting with adoptive placements), Emergency Preparedness / Provident Living specialist

Personal

Married to Karl Thatcher 29 years
Four children
Five grandchildren
Three dogs
Three cats
Instrument-Rated Certified Pilot, Single-engine Airplane
Hobbies include reading, playing piano, and travel

Meet Kim