Sam Adams (Oregon politician)

This article is about the former mayor of Portland. For the revolutionary politician, see Samuel Adams. For the governor of Arkansas, see Samuel Adams (Arkansas politician).

Sam Adams
Adams in 2012
51st Mayor of Portland
In office
January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2013
Preceded byTom Potter
Succeeded byCharlie Hales
Portland City Commissioner
In office
January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2009
Preceded byJim Francesconi
Succeeded byAmanda Fritz
Personal details
BornSamuel Francis Adams
(1963-09-03) September 3, 1963
Butte, Montana, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Domestic partnerPeter Zuckerman (2008–present)
Alma materUniversity of Oregon (BA)
OccupationPolitician

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.

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