Lucetta is a mom and small-business owner based in McMinnville representing House District 24. I'm an Oregon native, first and foremost. I grew up on a small farm in Yamhill County just between Willamina and Sheridan. It was there on the farm that my earnest work ethic was formed. I tend not to shy away from hard labor or difficult tasks.
I had my first taste of small business experience when I was 15 and began to do payroll for my dad's timber business. After high school, I went on to earn my Bachelor of Science in Education from Linfield University. It wasn't long before I started my own school, marrying my two passions: business and education.
I married my high school sweetheart, Denny Elmer, and we began a lifelong journey of small business development and community involvement. In our 30 years of marriage we have had four beautiful children. Each of them has a passion for entrepreneurship, and they are all now actively pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams. I want my legislative work to be approached not only with you, my constituents, in mind, but also the next generation of Oregonians and entrepreneurs.
When not working on various business opportunities, I have held a seat on numerous civic committees, from the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce to the McMinnville Downtown Association.
I look forward to this new endeavor of public service, and am always wanting to learn how I can best serve you in this process.
It is an honor to serve House District 24 in the House of Representatives. I have lived in this district my whole life, and will work hard to be a voice for our community in Salem.
My office will communicate with you about the work being done in Salem, and we will ask for your input. We care about what you think, and appreciate your ideas in solving the problems we face together.
I encourage you to explore the Legislative website for more information on the concerns and issues that impact our lives. It is important that you and I work as a team to have the greatest impact on the outcomes of this year's legislative session.
These issues matter now, and for the next generation. I welcome your ideas and solutions, and work with you as we walk through this process. Please feel free to reach out to me or my staff directly at any point. We will be happy to hear from you!
