Anna M. Peterson

Anna M. Peterson (née Chadwick; born May 30, 1947) is an American politician who served as Mayor of Salem, the state capital of Oregon, from 2011 until 2016. She is married to Edwin J. Peterson, who was Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court from 1983 until 1991. A Republican, and the third woman to hold the non-partisan office, Peterson became mayor on January 11, 2011, when she succeeded Janet Taylor.

Anna M. Peterson
Mayor of Salem
In office
January 11, 2011  December 31, 2016
Preceded byJanet Taylor
Succeeded byChuck Bennett
Personal details
Born
Anna M. Chadwick

(1947-05-30) May 30, 1947
Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEdwin J. Peterson
Children3
ResidenceSalem, Oregon
Alma materUniversity of Oregon
WebsiteMayor's Website
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