Oregon Rep. Courtney Neron appointed to Senate

State Rep. Courtney Neron, D-Wilsonville, will move to the Oregon Senate after county commissioners tapped her to finish the remainder of Sen. Aaron Woods’ term.

Neron’s appointment, at the end of a nearly two-hour meeting with Clackamas, Washington and Yamhill county commissioners Wednesday evening, comes after Woods’ April death from cancer. It will trigger a new appointment process for someone who will finish her House term.

Both Neron and whoever replaces her in the state House will serve until January of 2027, with the ability to run for a full term in 2026…

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