Chris Hoy (politician)

Chris Hoy
Hoy in 2021
Mayor of Salem
In office
November 2, 2022 – January 13, 2025
Preceded byChuck Bennett
Succeeded byJulie Hoy
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
December 8, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byBrian Clem
Succeeded byKevin Mannix
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWillamette University (BA)

Chris Hoy is an American politician and retired law enforcement officer who was the mayor of Salem, Oregon from 2022 to 2025. 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]

Background

Hoy 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

  1. ^ "Salem primary 2022: Chris Hoy wins for Salem mayor, Chane Griggs concedes". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  2. ^ "News | Salem, Oregon". www.cityofsalem.net. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Poehler, Bill. "Chris Hoy, Salem city councilor, appointed to replace Brian Clem in state Legislature". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Salem
2022–present 		Incumbent