Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney Announces He’s Taking a Medical Leave

Oregon's longest serving lawmaker and longest serving Senate president will be out for 10 days.

Sen. President Peter Courtney (Sam Beebe)
By Nigel Jaquiss

Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem) announced this morning that he will take a medical leave from the Oregon Legislature.

Here's the announcement Courtney, 75, sent to his colleagues at 10:11 am this morning:

"Under the advice of my doctors, I am taking a medical leave of absence for 10 days. Senate President Tempore Laurie Monnes Anderson will manage the daily operations of the Senate until my return. Margie and I appreciate your patience and understanding during my recuperation. I look forward to returning to the Senate in full health and continuing our work together this session."

The news was first reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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