LaVonne Griffin-Valade | |
|---|---|
| 29th Secretary of State of Oregon | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2023 | |
| Governor | Tina Kotek |
| Preceded by | Cheryl Myers (acting) |
| City Auditor of Portland | |
| In office May 2009 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Blackmer |
| Succeeded by | Mary Hull Caballero |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 or 1953 (age 70–71) John Day, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Western Oregon University (BA) Portland State University (MPA, MFA) |
LaVonne Griffin-Valade (born 1952 or 1953)[1] is an American politician and author who is the Oregon Secretary of State. Following the resignation of Shemia Fagan as secretary of state, Governor Tina Kotek appointed Griffin-Valade to the office in June 2023 to complete Fagan's term, which runs until January 2025. Previously, Griffin-Valade was the Portland City Auditor and auditor for Multnomah County, Oregon. She has published four crime fiction novels as well as other essays and stories.