Sam Adams takes oath as Portland's chief executive

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There was a countdown at Portland's City Hall overnight, but it wasn't to ring in 2009.

About 40 people -- including the mother and partner of Sam Adams -- were on hand to sip sparkling wine and watch as the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city was officially sworn in at 12:01 a.m.

"Although the ceremonial swearing-in is on Monday, I couldn't be happier or more humble to take the oath tonight," Adams said in the wee hours. "May 2009 be a very prosperous year for all Portlanders."

Adams thanked Oregon Supreme Court justice Virginia Linder for administering the oath of office.

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Link: http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/01/sam_adams_takes_oath_of_office.html

A video of Adams' swearing in can be found at the link. Porland, Oregon is now the nation's largest city with an openly gay mayor.

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1. Congratulations to Sam Adams!!

How did I miss this great news? Thanks for posting, and kick.

You should post this again so that I can recommend it.

:toast:

Nice to have some positive news.