Bubba King serves as a Yamhill County Commissioner, having been elected in November 2024. His current term runs from January 2025 through December 31, 2028. As a commissioner, King focuses on strengthening rural communities, supporting local industries, and ensuring that county government remains responsive to the needs of residents and businesses across Yamhill County.

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In his role on the Board of Commissioners, King serves as the primary liaison to several key public service departments, including Yamhill County Transit, the Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, County Corrections, and the Courts. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee, working with county leaders across Oregon to address public safety priorities and support services for veterans.

 

King’s public service is grounded in his experience as a first-generation farmer and small business owner. He built his family’s farm from the ground up, beginning as a diversified operation raising crops and livestock before developing a focused business model centered on raw milk dairy production. While raising his children, he spent eight years at home building the farm while also developing additional small businesses in the community.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, King launched a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program to help local families access fresh food during a time of economic hardship. In addition to farming, he helped build multiple local businesses, including a concrete company, and previously owned Honey Pie Pizza in Newberg, a restaurant known for its community focus and commitment to local partnerships.

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King has also served in several leadership and advisory roles. In 2024, he served as President of the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, supporting local businesses and economic development. From 2023 to 2024, he served on the City of Newberg’s System Development Charge (SDC) Revision Committee, where the committee advanced policy changes aimed at improving housing affordability and enabling greater flexibility for childcare facilities through changes in building use designations.

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King is the parent of two middle school–aged children who attend Newberg-Dundee Public Schools. Outside of his public service and business work, he enjoys fly fishing, camping, spending time on the Oregon coast, hunting, and exploring Oregon’s forests.

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Commissioner King brings the perspective of a working farmer, entrepreneur, and community leader to county government and remains committed to ensuring that rural communities, working lands, and locally owned businesses are represented in policy discussions shaping Oregon’s future.