| State house | Oregon |
|---|---|
| District | 50th |
| Term start | January 12, 2015 |
| Term end | January 11, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Greg Matthews |
| Successor | Ricki Ruiz |
| Birth date | c. 1956[1] |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Willamette University |
| Profession | police chief, politician |
Carla Piluso (born 1955/56) is an American politician and former police officer. She was the first woman to serve as chief of the Gresham Police Department in Gresham, Oregon. In 2014, she won election as a Democrat to the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 50. Piluso served in the Gresham Police Department for 30 years, beginning in 1979. She is also on the school board for the Gresham-Barlow School District. She was an unsuccessful candidate for Multnomah County commissioner in 2008.[2]
Personal life
Piluso grew up in Multnomah County. She is an alumna of Willamette University in Salem.[3] She has a daughter, Kate. According to her campaign website, she was the first woman to hold every rank at the Gresham Police Department, including the position of chief of police.[4]
References
- ^ Jaquiss, Nigel (June 28, 2017). "The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers". Willamette Week. Archived June 30, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ Zheng, Yuxing (March 10, 2014). "Carla Piluso, retired Gresham police chief, to run for Rep. Greg Matthews' seat". The Oregonian. Archived February 3, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ "Carla Piluso". Democratic Party of Oregon. Archived February 3, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ Parks, Casey (December 25, 2008). "Piluso snaps shut cuffs on cop career". The Oregonian. Archived November 29, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 4, 2018.