Veteran legislator Carter to become director of state Human Services
Portland legislator Margaret Carter announced her resignation from the state Senate and her intent to become deputy director of Human Service Programs for the state today. Elected to a House seat in 1984, Carter is the second most senior member of Oregon legislature, as well as the first black woman to be elected to the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Carter’s statement follows:
“This November would have marked a quarter century for me in the Oregon Legislature. Today, however, I am saying farewell to an institution that I love deeply and respectfully. I am fortunate, though, to carry forward into my new career my passion for ensuring that our most vulnerable citizens receive the services they need to thrive and prosper.”
She said that it will be tough to leave her 25-year stint in the legislature, but is ready to start the next chapter in her life, especially when the Department of Human Services is serving a record number of people. “Margaret Carter is a legislative giant. Someone will be named to succeed her, but no one will ever replace her,” Senate President Peter Courtney said.
In the usual legislative seat-filling form, the Democratic Precinct committee is responsible for choosing 3-5 nominees to fill her seat. The Multnomah County Commission will then select a predecessor from the group for her Northeast Portland district. Carter plans to officially resign and accept the new position on Aug. 31.
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