Tag Archives: Vera Katz

Katz: An Oregon pioneer – Editorials

Oregonians always knew where Vera Katz stood. There was nothing wishy-washy about her. That was part of the appeal of this outgoing, opinionated politician who shattered gender norms to become the first female speaker of the Oregon House and later served three terms as Portland mayor. In both roles, Katz had profound influence throughout Oregon. […]
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Rest in peace, Mayor Katz: Editorial

“Here, we haven’t been, and should never be, afraid of big ideas, of thinking out loud or of robust debate. This is essential to the spirit of Portland.” — Mayor Vera Katz Source: Rest in peace, Mayor Katz: Editorial

Our Opinion: Vera Katz, Portland’s spelndid torch

We didn’t agree with all her decisions, and many of her initiatives flopped (she never could get major league baseball to the Rose City). But her handiwork can be seen along the light rail lines in her adopted city, the South Waterfront, the River District, Pearl District, Chinese Garden and Esplanade. Source: Our Opinion: Vera […]
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Oregonians remember Vera Katz, former Portland mayor

Source: Oregonians remember Vera Katz, former Portland mayor

Vera Katz, longtime Portland mayor, dies

Vera Katz, a former three-term Portland mayor and first female speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, has died. She was 84. Source: Vera Katz, longtime Portland mayor, dies

Vera Katz – OPB’s Think Out Loud

Former Portland mayor and Oregon House Speaker Vera Katz died Monday morning at age 84. We talk to OPB’s April Baer and historian Chet Orloff about her legacy. Source: Vera Katz | Kenton Women’s Village . Radio | OPB

Vera Katz’s Son Reflects On Legacy Of ‘An Early Feminist And Barrier Breaker’

The son of former Portland Mayor Vera Katz reflects on her life and legacy. Source: Vera Katz’s Son Reflects On Legacy Of ‘An Early Feminist And Barrier Breaker’

Former Portland Mayor, Oregon House Speaker Vera Katz Dies

The three-term mayor and Oregon House speaker was in charge for defining moments in regional history. Source: Former Portland Mayor, Oregon House Speaker Vera Katz Dies

Vera Katz remembered: Portland’s tireless mayor dies at 84

Leaving her mark on the city she led for 12 years, Katz was a forceful leader with a human side. Source: Vera Katz remembered: Portland’s tireless mayor dies at 84

Portlanders Mourn Vera Katz, the Rose City’s Last Successful Mayor

“She was sweet, she was kind; she was wonderful. But ‘polite’ doesn’t come to mind. She was fun, entertaining, loved a good joke. But if she was pissed off, look out.” Source: Portlanders Mourn Vera Katz, the Rose City’s Last Successful Mayor