Joe Buck (politician)
Joe Buck | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Lake Oswego | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Member of the Lake Oswego City Council | |
| In office 2014–2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Portland (BBA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 2001-2004 |
Joe Buck is an American politician and restaurateur. Buck grew up in the Lake Grove neighborhood of Lake Oswego, Oregon.[1]
He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served from 2001-2004.[1][2] While in the Coast Guard he was stationed in Clearwater, Florida.[2] After Buck left the Coast Guard, Buck attended the University of Portland and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting.[1][2] He served as a member of the Lake Oswego City Council from 2014-2017 before taking a break from politics.[1]
Buck was elected Mayor of Lake Oswego in 2020 and his current term expires at the end of 2024.[1] In addition to his duties as Mayor, Buck owns and operates several restaurants in Lake Oswego, including Gubanc's Restaurant, Babica Hen, and Lola's Cafe.[1][3][2] Buck currently lives with his partner Katy in the recently incorporated Lake Forest neighborhood of Lake Oswego.[1][3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Mayor Joe Buck | City of Lake Oswego". www.ci.oswego.or.us. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ a b c d Howell, Clara (2020-10-19). "Joe Buck learns and leads locally in Lake Oswego". Lake Oswego Review. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ a b Howell, Clara (2020-10-01). "Facing questions, Lake Oswego mayoral candidate Joe Buck clarifies residency". Lake Oswego Review. Retrieved 2023-09-30.