Bob Koch
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Bob Koch | |
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| Portland City Commissioner | |
| In office 1987–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Strachan |
| Succeeded by | Gretchen Kafoury |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | City Commissioner |
Bob Koch is an American politician from Oregon who served as a member of the Portland City Commission for one term from 1987 to 1990.[1] Before serving as a City Commissioner, Koch worked for the Portland Police Bureau.[2]
Koch is most notable for his attempt to ban the use of styrofoam in Portland restaurants. Koch eventually abandoned the proposal but it was reintroduced by Commissioner Earl Blumenauer and was put into effect on January 1, 1990.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "View Elected City Officials | Portland.gov". www.portland.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Images, Historic. "1987 Press Photo Bob Koch sworn in as Portland City Commissioner - ora48649". Historic Images. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ hickok, kathryn (2007-12-10). "Sustainable Failure: Why Portland's Polystyrene Foam Ban Should Be Repealed". Cascade Policy Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
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