Olivia Clark is a retired policy director who was elected to Portland City Council in 2024.[1] Clark is one of the twelve inaugural members of Portland's new expanded city council after switching from a city commission government to a mayor–council government.[2] She was the only candidate across all districts to surpass the 25 percent vote threshold to be elected in the first round of tabulation in the new single transferable vote system.[3]
Olivia Clark | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the Portland City Council from District 4 | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | office established |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Redlands (B.A.) University of Oregon (M.A.) |
Early life and education
editClark was raised in California.[4] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of Redlands and a Masters of Arts degree in the same field from the University of Oregon.[5]
Career
editClark was a legislative director for Governor John Kitzhaber and has worked for TriMet.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Silverman, Julia (2024-11-06). "District 4 voters elect moderate Olivia Clark to City Council; second and third place too close to call". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Learn more about the City of Portland's transition | Portland.gov". www.portland.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ Silverman, Julia (2024-11-06). "District 4 voters elect moderate Olivia Clark to City Council; 2nd, 3rd place too close to call". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "City Council Entrance Interview: Olivia Clark". Willamette Week. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Olivia Clark: Portland City Council District 4". The Oregonian. 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Vaughn, Courtney. "Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 4". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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