Terry Schrunk

Terry Doyle Schrunk was an American politician who served as the mayor for the city of Portland, Oregon, from 1957–1973, a length tying George Luis Baker who also served 17 years (1917-1933). [ [http://genealogytrails.com/ore/multnomah/government/gov.html Portland Oregon Mayors] ] [ [http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~jkidd/books/archives/0200.htm Office of the mayor] ] Previously he was the sheriff of Multnomah County. [Boone, June. Portland of years past: 25 years ago: 1978 a Julia Child she isn't. "The Oregonian", July 10 2003.] In his 1956 campaign for mayor, he advocated for urban renewal. [Frank, Ryan. Urban renewal fact check. "The Oregonian", May 30 2006.] Schrunk beat incumbent Fred Peterson by 17,000 votes in a nine-person primary, but did not get an absolute majority, and then beat Peterson in the fall run-off election. [Dee Lane and Paul Koberstein. Runoff likely in mayor's race. "The Oregonian", May 19 1988.]

See also

* Government of Portland, Oregon
* List of mayors of Portland, Oregon

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