The East Portland Democrat left a mark on Oregon that reflected his focus on health.
By Nigel Jaquiss
Oregon Journalism Project
Former state Sen. Rod Monroe (D-East Portland) died Feb. 20 at age 83, according to his wife and longtime legislative aide, Billie Monroe.
Monroe first won election to the Oregon House in 1976 and, in a varied political career that lasted until 2019, he served on the David Douglas School…