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| | name = Ron Oden | |||
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| | order = 19th | |||
| | office = Mayor of Palm Springs | |||
| | term_start = December 1, 2003 | |||
| | term_end = December 5, 2007 | |||
| | predecessor = Will Kleindienst | |||
| | successor = ] | |||
| | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1950|3|21}} | |||
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| | party = ] | |||
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| '''Ron Oden''' (born March 21, 1950) is an American politician. In November 2003, he was elected the first gay ] ] of ], after serving eight years on the city council becoming the first Black ] man to be a mayor of a U.S. city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=These Black, LGBTQ Americans helped move the Pride movement forward|url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/community/famous-black-lgbt-americans-pride/67-03722102-620d-40dd-a8e4-5210ab0cfbd9|access-date=2020-09-02|website=wtsp.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="NBC">{{Cite news|title=16 queer black pioneers who made history|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/black-history-month-17-lgbtq-black-pioneers-who-made-history-n1130856|access-date=2020-09-02|website=NBC News |date=February 13, 2020 |first1=Gwen |last1=Aviles |first2=Ariel |last2=Jao |quote=Following Oden's historic election 17 years ago, the Palm Spring City Council made history once again: In December 2017, it became America's first all-LGBTQ city council. |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Devine">{{cite news |first1=Karen |last1=Devine |date=July 9, 2020 |title=Palm Springs’ first openly gay Black mayor discusses changes city should make |url=https://kesq.com/news/i-team/2020/07/08/palm-springs-first-openly-gay-black-mayor-discusses-changes-city-should-make/ |publisher=] |accessdate=September 7, 2020}}</ref> His ground breaking election opened a door: he was "the first gay African-American elected to lead a California city."{{efn-ua|"The awards are presented annually to individuals who bring awareness to and further the causes of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. This year's six recipients include a former mayor, a teacher, a retired Army Master Sergeant, and a veteran drag performer."<ref name="Blueskye">{{cite news|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2019/09/03/greater-palm-springs-pride-announces-2019-award-recipients/2200299001/ |title=Greater Palm Springs Pride announces 2019 award recipients |first1=Brian |last1=Blueskye |date=September 3, 2019 |newspaper=] |quote=Greater Palm Springs Pride has announced the recipients of the 2019 Pride Honors Awards. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Ron Oden, who served as mayor of Palm Springs from 2003 to 2007. Oden was the first openly gay mayor to be elected in Palm Springs, and also the first gay African-American elected to lead a California city.|accessdate=September 7, 2020}}</ref>}} the Palm Spring City Council made history once again: In December 2017, Palm Springs elected "America's first all-LGBTQ city council."<ref name="NBC"/> | |||
| ==Biography== | |||
| === Early Life and Education === | |||
| Oden was born on March 21, 1950 in ], ] and grew up in ]. He attended ] in ], earning a Bachelor of Arts in History, Sociology, and Theology. He also went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Theology at ] in ], as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Ethnic Studies at the ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Ito|first=Gail Arlene|date=2008-01-29|title=Ron Oden (1950- ) •|url=https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/oden-ron-1950/|access-date=2020-06-12|language=en-US}}</ref> He is an ordained ] minister, but resigned shortly before entering politics.<ref></ref> | |||
| === Politics === | |||
| In 1990, Oden moved to ] to begin teaching at the ] as an adjunct ] instructor. Concern about educational and social issues motivated Oden to enter politics, and in 1995, he was elected to the Palm Springs City Council.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| In 2000, Oden ran for Congress on a limited budget, capturing 38% of the vote.<ref name=nostranger/> | |||
| In 2003, Oden was elected Mayor of Palm Springs. As the first openly gay African American mayor elected in California, Oden's election made global news headlines.<ref name=nostranger/> Oden's tenure as mayor was notable for his work promoting organizations focused on diversity, including the Palm Springs Human Rights Task Force, the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission, and the Palm Springs branch of the ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Event Calendar {{!}} City of Palm Springs|url=https://www.palmspringsca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21110/15|access-date=2020-06-12|website=www.palmspringsca.gov}}</ref> Oden also brought in the Palm Springs City Council's first gay majority.<ref>{{Cite web|last= |first= |date=2017-11-15|title=Palm Springs elects an all-LGBTQ City Council, showing the power of gay politics|url=https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-me-palm-springs-lgbt-council-20171115-story.html|access-date=2020-06-12|newspaper=]|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| Palm Springs saw historical growth during Oden's tenure, with the city's budget doubling during his term. Oden saw success in building Palm Springs as a destination resort city, helped by a new concourse being added to the ] in 2007 and new amenities like the Palm Springs Skatepark, considered one of California's best skateparks.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-01|title=Palm Springs 75th Anniversary - History Palm Springs International Airport|url=https://www.palmspringslife.com/flying-high-at-psp/|access-date=2020-06-12|website=Palm Springs Life|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism|url=https://www.visitpalmsprings.com/|access-date=2020-06-12|website=Visit Palm Springs, CA|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| In June 2006, he lost in the Democratic primary for a seat in the ] by less than 100 votes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://secure.victoryfund.org/cand_detail.php?cand_id=2238&PHPSESSID=80ce8effc467cd8c29df00b433afda75|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061011223130/http://secure.victoryfund.org/cand_detail.php?cand_id=2238|archivedate=2006-10-11|accessdate=2006-09-29}}</ref> | |||
| In 2007, he was honored with a Golden Palm Star on the ].<ref></ref> | |||
| In 2015, eight years after the completion of his initial stint as mayor, Oden once again ran for mayor of Palm Springs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Marx|first=Jesse|title=Ron Oden returns to politics|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/09/29/reenergized-ron-oden-returns-palm-springs-politics/73050934/|access-date=2020-06-12|website=Desert Sun|language=en}}</ref> Oden lost the election to Robert Moon.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moon|first=Robert|date=|title=Mayor Moon bio with Photo|url=https://www.palmspringsca.gov/home/showdocument?id=43422|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> | |||
| === Personal Life and Legacy === | |||
| Oden is openly ] and is the father of two daughters, Brooke and Brittany. He is also the grandfather of two granddaughters and two grandsons.<ref name=nostranger>{{Cite web | url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1589/is_2004_Feb_17/ai_n6008624 |title = Making gay black history: Ron Oden was no stranger to success when his historic election as Palm Springs mayor made international headlines|work=]|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050129020426/http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1589/is_2004_Feb_17/ai_n6008624|archive-date = 2005-01-29}}</ref> | |||
| In recognition of his role in the Palm Springs community as the first openly gay African American elected as mayor of a California city, Oden was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Great Palm Springs Pride at the 2019 Pride Honors Awards.<ref name="Blueskye"/> | In recognition of his role in the Palm Springs community as the first openly gay African American elected as mayor of a California city, Oden was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Great Palm Springs Pride at the 2019 Pride Honors Awards.<ref name="Blueskye"/> | ||
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In recognition of his role in the Palm Springs community as the first openly gay African American elected as mayor of a California city, Oden was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Great Palm Springs Pride at the 2019 Pride Honors Awards.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded byWill Kleindienst | Mayor of Palm Springs, California December 1, 2003–December 5, 2007 |
Succeeded bySteve Pougnet |