Olivia Clark (politician)

Olivia Clark is a retired policy director who was elected to Portland City Council from District 4 in 2024, along with Mitch Green and Eric Zimmerman.[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] [3]

Olivia Clark
Member-elect of the Portland City Council from District 4
Assuming office
January 1, 2025
Succeedingoffice established
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Redlands (B.A.)
University of Oregon (M.A.)

Early life and education

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Clark 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

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Clark was a legislative director for Governor John Kitzhaber and has worked for TriMet.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Learn more about the City of Portland's transition | Portland.gov". www.portland.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "City Council Entrance Interview: Olivia Clark". Willamette Week. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  5. ^ "Olivia Clark: Portland City Council District 4". The Oregonian. 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  6. ^ Vaughn, Courtney. "Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 4". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-11-06.