Elected Experience: From 2012 to 2015, I served on the Yacolt Town Council. During my service, I was appointed as the C-Tran representative as an alternate member on the C-Tran Board of Directors. Since 2012 I have also served as a Precinct Commitee Officer of the Republican Party.

Other Professional Experience: Throughout my work history, I have excelled in leadership and training capacities, having held positions in management, sales and training. 

Education: No information submitted

Community Service: Organizer for the Yacolt Junk & Jazz Music Festival 2014 & 2015, Volunteer for the Republican party and various campaigns, Klamath Falls Police Explorers

Statement: Do you believe in citizen legislature? If so, my name is Lewis Gerhardt, your neighbor, and I’d like to represent you in Olympia. Becoming involved in local issues and activism allowed me to educate myself in governmental affairs while working full time to support my family. I’ve observed the price we pay for electing career politicians and special interest candidates. Citizen Governance begins with citizens willing to stand and accept the responsibility of Public Service. Many of our neighbors paved the way through diligent work in neighborhood associations, proving, We the Citizens, working together, can build a better community.

"There is no such thing as poor leadership, only the lack of it."

Leadership requires confident decision making, which I excel at. Our neighbors asked that I step up to represent the people of the 49th District. If you will allow, I’ll diligently work for you, the betterment of the 49th District, Clark County, and all of Southwest Washington.

Now is the moment to return government to the people. We cannot limit civic duty to the selective few. Who do you want defending you and your children? Who represents what’s best for our community? Please answer with your vote.