Sam Adams (Oregon politician)
Sam Adams | |
|---|---|
| 51st Mayor of Portland | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Potter |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Hales |
| Portland City Commissioner | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Francesconi |
| Succeeded by | Amanda Fritz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Francis Adams September 3, 1963 Butte, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Domestic partner | Peter Zuckerman (2008–present) |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Samuel Francis Adams (born September 3, 1963) is an American politician in Portland, Oregon. Adams was mayor of Portland from 2009 to 2012 and previously served on the Portland City Council and as chief of staff to former Mayor Vera Katz. Adams was the first openly gay mayor of a large U.S. city.