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About The skanner. (Portland, Or.) 1975-2014 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 28, 2015)
#SK40YEARS October 28, 2015 The Skanner 40th Anniversary Issue Page 9 40 Years of Service People: Leadership February 2, 1978, “Albina Mural Unveiled in Portland” 1980s May 20, 1980, Frank Ivancie is elected mayor of Portland November 4, 1984, Bud Clark is elected mayor of Portland, defeating Frank Ivancie From left, Vera Katz, Avel Gordly, Margaret Carter and Maxine Waters at fundraiser for Katz’s mayoral campaign January 1, 1985, Dick Bogle begins first term as Portland City Commissioner January 1, 1985, Margaret Carter becomes first Black female legislator in Oregon history From left, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Senator Ron Wyden, Gov. Neil Goldschmidt, Dorothy Richardson and Betty Thompson at reception for Evers-Williams sponsored by Northwest Natural Gas Director of Parks and Recreation Charles Jordan unveiling his plans for new pool at Matt Dishman Talk about The Skanner anniversary with #SK40YEARS April 20, 1985, Lloyd “Tony” Stevenson, a 31-year-old security guard is choked to death by Portland Police Officer Gary Barbour at the 7-Eleven at Northeast 3rd Avenue and Weidler Street. On the day of his funeral, Police officers Paul Wickersham and Richard Montee distribute t-shirts that read, “Smoke ‘em, don’t choke ‘em.” Portland Mayor J. E. “Bud” Clark, Gladys McCoy and City Commissioner Dick Bogle
