Derek Thompson
Republican · WA
Derek Thompson is a retired cosmetology instructor and former cosmetologist who founded the Vancouver-area nonprofit HANDS of Favor in 2013. The organization provided grooming services to homeless and underserved residents through partnerships across Oregon and Washington. Portland appointed Thompson to its Committee on Community-Engaged Policing for a term from February 2023 through August 2024. He previously ran for Vancouver City Council in 2025.
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A former cosmetologist and cosmetology instructor, founded the Vancouver-area nonprofit HANDS of Favor in 2013, which for seven years provided free haircuts and grooming to homeless and underserved residents through partnerships with 24 organizations across four counties in Oregon and Washington.
September 24, 2025
Source: clarkcountytoday.com · researched July 23, 2026
Was appointed by the Portland City Council to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) on February 15, 2023, for a term ending August 31, 2024.
February 15, 2023
Source: portland.gov · researched July 23, 2026
Elections
- Legislative District 49 - State Representative Position 2 · August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 49; Washington
Profile last researched July 23, 2026.