Wally Priestley

Wally Priestley was an American politician and activist who served on the Oregon House of Representatives.

Early life and education Wally Priestley grew up in St. Johns, Portland, Oregon and graduated from Jefferson High School. He enlisted in the United States military and fought in the Korean War. He represented the district until losing in the 1970 election to Howard Cherry. and has been described as a populist. Jack Faust described Priestly as "a walking encyclopedia of liberal causes."

He supported legislation to raise the corporate tax rate by 50%. He lobbied for the 1980 Ballot Measure 7, which required voter approval and the creation of a nuclear waste disposal facility before a nuclear power plant could be created.

Death Priestley suffered from chronic asthma. He died of an acute respiratory attack in Portland, Oregon on September 10, 1990 at the age of 59.

Priestley had placed top two in the May 1990 primary for the District 2 seat on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. Following his death, his name was removed from the ballots for the November 1990 runoff election.