Alan Berg (politician)
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Alan B. Berg was an American
politician
and forestry
professor
at Oregon State University
. Berg served on the city council
of Corvallis, Oregon
, from 1973 until 1978. He later served as the Mayor of Corvallis for two terms from 1979 until 1986.
Berg married his wife, statistician
Helen Berg
, in 1983. The couple remained married until his death in 1989. Helen Berg would later be elected as Corvallis' first female mayor from 1994 until 2006.
United States
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politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
. Berg served on the city council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
of Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis is a city located in central western Oregon, United States. It is the county seat of Benton County and the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Benton County. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 54,462....
, from 1973 until 1978. He later served as the Mayor of Corvallis for two terms from 1979 until 1986.
Berg married his wife, statistician
Statistician
A statistician is someone who works with theoretical or applied statistics. The profession exists in both the private and public sectors. The core of that work is to measure, interpret, and describe the world and human activity patterns within it...
Helen Berg
Helen Berg
Helen Berg was an American statistician and politician. Berg served as the first female mayor of Corvallis, Oregon, from 1994 until 2006. She was also the longest serving mayor of Corvallis to date.-Career:...
, in 1983. The couple remained married until his death in 1989. Helen Berg would later be elected as Corvallis' first female mayor from 1994 until 2006.