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The Olympian Mayor

EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 30 MIN

The Olympian Mayor

from CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony · host National League of Cities

Send us Fan MailJohn McArdle, was the mayor of Independence, Oregon, a city of 10,000 in Western Oregon, for 26 years before retiring in 2024. During his time as mayor, he was known as a leader who tackled tough issues and set ambitious goals. He was also a convener who brought together local leaders from across Oregon as president of both the Oregon Mayors Association and the Oregon League of Cities. He has another title: U.S. track & field Olympian for the hammer throw.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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