Hard work, community, and results
Annessa’s mother and grandparents taught her the importance of community at an early age—the value of hard work and respecting many different viewpoints.
Annessa Hartman (she/her) is a member of the Haudenosaunee, Cayuga Nation, Snipe Clan. She served for two terms as the third Indigenous State Representative in Oregon history, is a former Gladstone City Councilor, and is currently a resident of the city of Gladstone.
Annessa’s background in events and hospitality have enabled Annessa to utilize her inherent strength of planning, goal setting, collaboration, and communication. Hospitality can be a thankless calling—like leadership—that builds small wins eventually to monumental change with diligence, focus, and humility.
Annessa uplifts and supports the community, recognizing the importance of holistic, individualized services. Her work at the Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA) has taught her that comprehensive support is essential for personal success. This approach mirrors her hope for all Oregon families—prosperity and independence to pursue their dreams.
Annessa has also built strong relationships across government through her work in the Oregon Legislature. She knows how to navigate state agencies, partner with local and Tribal governments, and advocate effectively for county-level needs. This experience gives her a deep understanding of how to leverage intergovernmental relationships to bring resources home and deliver real outcomes for Clackamas County families.
Annessa and her family currently reside in Gladstone where Annessa currently serves as State Representative for House District 40. Her work has always been about transparency, accessibility, and amplifying historically unheard voices. She has worked diligently to view policy from an equitable lens and empowers others to speak their truth to local leadership.
You can depend on Annessa to carry our voices and needs in Clackamas County, and fighting for all of our families.
Our republic was influenced by the Iroquois Confederacy, as were many of the democratic principles in the Constitution itself.
Select Committee on Indian Affairs,
Resolution 331, October 5, 1988
Working together
Help us ensure a truly inclusive, diverse, and prosperous Clackamas County for everyone—built around Clackamas Families, our communities, and the promises we need to keep to our planet.