Sam Adams (Oregon politician)

This article is about the former mayor of Portland. For the revolutionary politician, see Samuel Adams. For the governor of Arkansas, see Samuel Adams (Arkansas politician).

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External links

• Media related to Sam Adams at Wikimedia Commons
• Appearances on C-SPAN

Sam Adams
51st Mayor of Portland, Oregon
In office January 1, 2009 –January 1, 2013

Political offices
Preceded by Tom Potter	Mayor of Portland, Oregon 2009–2012	Succeeded by Charlie Hales