John Minnis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office 1985–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Gillis |
| Succeeded by | Karen Minnis |
| Oregon State Senator | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 14, 1953 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen Minnis |
| Profession | Politician, police officer |
John Minnis (born December 14, 1953) is a former Republican legislator and police officer in the U.S. state of Oregon. He was a member of both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, representing eastern Multnomah County. He and his wife Karen, who was Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives in the mid-2000s, were at one time considered the "most powerful duo in the Oregon Legislature." From 2004 to 2009 he headed the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.