William Grannell

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William N. Grannell
Member of the OregonHouseofRepresentatives
from the 47th district
In office
1973–1983
Personal details
Born (1938-01-06) January 6, 1938 (age 86)
Denver, Colorado
Political party Democratic
Residence Rockaway Beach, Oregon
ProfessionPublisher, teacher

William (Bill) N. Grannell (born January 6, 1938), is a former American politician and member of the Oregon House of Representatives. [1] He is a former newspaper publisher for the Coos Bay Empire Builder and junior high school teacher. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Alphabetical List of Oregon's Legislators and Related Information" (PDF). State of Oregon Legislative Administration Committee. 1993. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  2. Willis, Henny (May 12, 1970). Grannell wants 'new coalition of Demos'. Vol. 103. p. 16B.{{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help)
  3. "Oregon Blue Book". Oregon Office of the Secretary of State. 1979.