Ian Davidson, MPP

Experience

• 

  Oregon State University

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Completed general research duties as needed, particularly work concerning federal regulatory structures and the Keystone XL Pipeline• Prepared and delivered lectures and assisted in development of course structure• Graded essays, provided feedback to students, and helped in assignment tracking and assessment• Collaborated with Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Edward Weber, Ulysses Dubach Professor of Political Science through meetings and email to determine best course of research Show less

  • Research Analyst

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2012 - Jun 2014
• 

  Oregon State Legislature

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Committee Administrator | House Rural Communities, Land Use, and Water Committee

  • Conducted legal and public policy research and analysis for 100+ bills and amendments• Worked closely with committee chair, legislators, lobbyists, agency staff, and members of the public• Coordinated with legislators, financial analysts, economists, and lawyers to ensure that all legislation considered by the committee was properly evaluated• Tracked the progress of bills as they moves through legislative process• Created meeting agendas for 2 weekly public meetings

• 

  Bonneville Power Administration

  Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

  Sustainability Program Analyst | Hatfield Resident Fellow

  • Assisted ongoing implementation of the BPA-wide sustainability plan by carrying out strategies, actions, tracking data, evaluating progress, and making recommendations for plan changes• Managed BPA’s greenhouse gas inventory (1.5 million MTCO2e), verification, and public reporting• Conducted analysis of trends in raw data, offered suggestions on paths forward • Administered industry-wide sustainability benchmarking study of 33 of the largest utilities in North America• Organized and provided climate change training to 25 employees and organized other employee engagement events• Developed SOWs and monitored contracts for greenhouse gas verifications and inventories• Operationalized compliance tracking database for Executive Order 13693 and reporting requirements for three states Show less

• 

  Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  Legislative and Rulemaking Project Manager

  In consultation with a key stakeholder group, I made the initial drafts of the bill that created the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program which affects multiple agencies and the second-largest industry in the state. I also oversaw OWEB's rule review and rulemaking process.

• 

  Association of Oregon Counties

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

  Public Safety Coordinator (Polk and Yamhill Counties)

  •Assisted Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) identify and address local issues, goals, and planning needs, as well as potential state and federal resources•Helped secure $1.8 million in state grant funding•Ensured LPSCC’s statutory responsibilities were met relating to membership, activity and reporting•Provided analytical and administrative support•Facilitated county-level, inter-agency collaboration•Coordinated with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and local agencies to present LPSCC with data and analysis to inform discussion and decision-making Show less

• 

  Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2024

  Justice Reinvestment Program Manager

  I managed the $55 million Justice Reinvestment Program, which is targeted to financially support Oregon counties to plan, implement, or expand initiatives that reduce recidivism and reduce the state prison population while maintaining public safety and holding individuals accountable.

• 

  Cherriots

  Jul 2019 - now

  The Cherriots Board of Directors makes policy and administration decisions. Each board member represents one of seven subdistricts, and their primary responsibility is one of stewardship and trusteeship. The Board establishes priorities, evaluates the performance of the transit system, and approves budgets. The Board also works with community members to improve bus service and address transit-related issues.

  • Board Vice President

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Board President

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2023
• 

  Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments

  Sept 2019 - now

  • Chairman

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Vice Chair

    Feb 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Executive Committee Member

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Board Member

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2022
• 

  Salem Bike Vision

  Mar 2022 - now

  Co-Founder

  Co-founder of the Salem Bike Vision, a fiscally-sponsored project to create a comprehensive bike network throughout Oregon's capital city. The vision would ensure protected bike lanes that allow riders of all ages and skill levels to feel safe and comfortable. More information: https://www.salembikevision.org/

• 

  Oregon Department of Transportation

  Sept 2024 - now

  Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager