Background
Braden, Brenda Lou was born on December 6, 1940 in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Gene M. and Margaret (Smith) Rayl.
Braden, Brenda Lou was born on December 6, 1940 in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Gene M. and Margaret (Smith) Rayl.
Student, Washburn U., 1971-1973; Juris Doctor, Washburn U., 1980; Bachelor in Political Science, U. Colorado, 1976.
Associate, Kirk & Williams P.A., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1980; assistant attorney general, Office of Atty General, Topeka, Kansas, 1981-1984; deputy attorney general, Office of Atty General, Topeka, 1984-1988; assistant code reviser, Statute Law Committee, Olympia, Washington, 1988-1991; city attorney, City of Hoquiam, Washington, 1991-1994; city attorney, City of Tualatin, Oregon, since 1994. Liason Kansas County and District Attorneys Association, Topeka, 1984-1988.
Campaigner Robert Stephan for Attorney General, Topeka, 1986. Board directors Am.Diabetes Association, Topeka, 1987. Member long range planning committee St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle, 1989-1990.
Advisor Gray's Harbor Hist.Seaport, Aberdeen, Washington, 1991-1994. Member Oregon Bar Association, Oregon City Attorneys (member Executive Committee), 120 Day Club.
Married Melvin W. Hoyt, March 1, 1959(divorced October, 1977). Children: Aron K., Lisa Hoyt Marlar, Brian G., Sean M. Married John Buckley Braden, May 19, 1985.