Chuck Bennett (politician)
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Chuck Bennett | |
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| Mayor of Salem | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – November 2, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Anna M. Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Chris Hoy |
| 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 76–77) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cherie Bennett |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Willamette University (BA) |
Chuck Bennett (born 1948) is an American politician who formerly served as mayor of Salem, Oregon, and is a former state representative.[1]
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] On October 18, 2022, Bennett announced his resignation as mayor, which took effect on November 2, 2022.[7] Chris Hoy, who won the election for mayor and was set to take office in 2023, instead took office immediately following Bennett’s leave from office, on November 2, 2022.[7][8]