About me
Ken Helm is the State Representative for Oregon House District 27, including the City of Beaverton and nearby communities. Among his legislative duties, he serves as the Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water and as a member of the House Committee on Climate, Energy, and Environment and the House Committee on Housing and Homelessness. Representative Helm has also served on committees related to topics such as economic development, judiciary, and revenue. He is an appointed member of the Oregon Global Warming Commission, a Co-Chair of the Legislature’s Water Caucus, a Co-Chair of the Wildlife Caucus, and an active member of the Environmental Caucus. Representative Helm holds a BA in History and Political Science from Willamette University and a Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law. He built a robust practice in land use law prior to being elected to the Oregon State Legislature in 2014.