Joe Buck (politician)

Joe Buck is an American politician and restaurateur. Buck grew up in the Lake Grove neighborhood of Lake Oswego, Oregon.

He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served from 2001-2004. While in the Coast Guard he was stationed in Clearwater, Florida. After Buck left the Coast Guard, Buck attended the University of Portland and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting. He served as a member of the Lake Oswego City Council from 2014-2017 before taking a break from politics.

Buck was elected Mayor of Lake Oswego in 2020 and his current term expires at the end of 2024. 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. Buck currently lives with his partner Katy in the recently incorporated Lake Forest neighborhood of Lake Oswego.