Bud Clark

Bud Clark
48th Mayor of Portland, Oregon
In office
1985–1992
Preceded byFrank Ivancie
Succeeded byVera Katz
Personal details
Born(1931-12-19)December 19, 1931
Nampa, Idaho, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 2022(2022-02-01) (aged 90)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
ProfessionRestaurateur, politician

John Elwood "Bud" Clark, Jr. (December 19, 1931 – February 1, 2022) was an American politician and businessman. He served as Mayor of Portland, Oregon, from 1985 to 1992. A leftist populist with little political experience before his mayoral bid, he was one of Portland's most colorful political figures.

Clark died on February 1, 2022 in Portland, Oregon from congestive heart failure, aged 90.

References

  1. ↑ Heinz, Spencer (December 29, 1983). "Owner of tavern first to enter mayoral race". The Oregonian.
  2. ↑ Redden, Jim (August 21, 2007). "Still mayor to many". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on December 24, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  3. ↑ Former Portland Mayor Bud Clark Dies at 90