Chris Hoy is an American politician and retired law enforcement officer who is the current mayor of Salem, Oregon. He also formerly served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 21st district. He was appointed to the House on December 8, 2021. In 2022, he won the election for mayor of Salem, and was set to take office in 2023.[1] However, following the resignation of Chuck Bennett, the former mayor of Salem, Hoy took office on November 2, 2022, instead.[2]
Chris Hoy | |
|---|---|
 Hoy in 2021 | |
| Mayor of Salem | |
| Assumed office January 9 2023 Acting: November 2 2022 – January 9 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Bennett |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| In office December 8, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Clem |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Mannix |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Willamette University (BA) |
Background
editHoy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and English from Willamette University.[3] He served as an officer in the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office for 30 years. He was elected to the Salem, Oregon City Council in 2017.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Salem primary 2022: Chris Hoy wins for Salem mayor, Chane Griggs concedes". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "News | Salem, Oregon". www.cityofsalem.net. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ Harrell, Saphara (2021-12-09). "Salem councilor Chris Hoy appointed to vacant Oregon House seat". Salem Reporter. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ Poehler, Bill. "Chris Hoy, Salem city councilor, appointed to replace Brian Clem in state Legislature". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-17.