Chuck Bennett (politician)

Chuck Bennett (born 1948) is an American politician currently serving as mayor of Salem, Oregon, and is a former state representative.[1]

Chuck Bennett
Mayor of Salem
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2017
Preceded by	Anna M. Peterson
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 38th district
In office January 10, 1983 – January 12, 1985
Preceded by	Max Rijken
Succeeded by	Cedric Lee Hayden
Personal details
Born	1948 (age 72–73)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Cherie Bennett
Children	1
Education	Willamette University (BA)
Website	Official website

Biography

Bennett graduated from Willamette University in 1970 and became a journalist. He was later elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1982[2] (after an unsuccessful 1978 run),[3] and to the Salem city council from Ward 1 in 2006.[4] He unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2010, losing to Anna M. Peterson. Bennett once again ran for mayor in 2016 and won.[5][6]

Personal life

Bennett and his wife Cherie have 1 child.[7]

References

1. "Councilor Chuck Bennett – Democratic Party of Oregon". Democratic Party of Oregon. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
2. "Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide" (pdf). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
3. "Sumner rerun is ludicrous". The Heppner Gazette-Times. 1978. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
4. Hessel, Kaellen (May 17, 2016). "Salem's next mayor: Chuck Bennett". USA Today. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
5. Woodworth, Whitney M. (February 26, 2016). "Salem Councilman Chuck Bennett announces bid for mayor". Statesman Journal. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
6. Bach, Jonathan (December 30, 2016). "Incoming Salem mayor Chuck Bennett: 3 takeaways". Statesman Journal. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
7. "Chuck Bennett's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved January 4, 2017.

External links

• Campaign website