Carla Piluso

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.[2] She was an unsuccessful candidate for Multnomah County commissioner in 2008.[3]

Carla Piluso
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 50th district
In office
January 12, 2015 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byGreg Matthews
Succeeded byRicki Ruiz
Personal details
Born1955 or 1956 (age 67–68)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceGresham, Oregon
Alma materWillamette University
Professionpolice chief, politician

Personal life

Piluso grew up in Multnomah County. She is an alumna of Willamette University in Salem.[4] 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.[5]

References
  1. Jaquiss, Nigel (June 28, 2017). "The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers". Willamette Week. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  2. Gresham-Barlow School District. "Board Member Carla Piluso".
  3. Zheng, Yuxing (March 10, 2014). "Carla Piluso, retired Gresham police chief, to run for Rep. Greg Matthews' seat". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  4. "Carla Piluso". Democratic Party of Oregon. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  5. Parks, Casey (December 25, 2008). "Piluso snaps shut cuffs on cop career". The Oregonian.


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