Shane Bemis
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Shane Bemis | |
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| Mayor of Gresham, Oregon | |
| In office January 2007 – June 2020[1] | |
| Preceded by | Charles Becker |
| Succeeded by | Karylinn Echols[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1972 (age 53–54) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alix Bemis[3] |
| Children | Three sons |
| Alma mater | Marylhurst University |
| Profession | Restaurateur, politician |
Shane Bemis (born c. 1972) is an American politician who is the former mayor of Gresham, Oregon, Oregon's fourth-largest city. He was elected mayor in 2006, at the age of 34, becoming the youngest mayor in Gresham's history. Prior to serving as mayor, Bemis served as a city councilor for Gresham for one term between 2003 and 2007.[4]
Shane Bemis was born in Billings, Montana, into a politically active family and ultimately chose to become politically. Raised in Billings, he moved to Gresham when he was fifteen years old.[5] After graduating high school, he attended Marylhurst University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communications.[4]
In his twenties, Bemis opened a Bellagio's Pizzeria franchise in Gresham. He credits his business pursuits with his belief in bringing a "business-oriented" approach to local governance in Gresham.[5]
