November 1, 2021 4:00 a.m. 

On Friday, State Representative Brian Clem announced his resignation from the Oregon State Legislature.

The Democrat said, “It has been a true honor to serve and represent the people of Salem and District 21. At this time, I have decided it is in the best interest of my constituents that I step down and focus on some immediate needs for my mother in her journey as an Oregonian living with Alzheimer’s disease”.

Clem said the decision was not easy but he wants his constituents to have a legislator who is able to make their needs their complete focus for the 2022 session. Clem said he wouldn’t be able to do that until he has the support his mom needs in place.

Clem thanked his family for allowing him to serve in public office and thanked his colleagues in the legislature, both Democrats and Republicans. He said, “From them I have learned a great deal about what it means to serve and work together to deliver for Oregonians”.