Rodger Randle

This article is about the American politician. For the New Zealand athlete, see Roger Randle.
Rodger Randle
Rodger Randle, 1971, representing House District 75
President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
1985–1988
Preceded by Marvin York
Succeeded by Robert V. Cullison
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
1972–1988
Succeeded by Penny Williams
Constituency 33rd
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
1970–1972
Personal details
Born October 26, 1943
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Tulsa, Oklahoma

Rodger Allen Randle (born October 26, 1943) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma.[1] He served twice as President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate and was a member of the Oklahoma Senate from 1972 to 1988.[2] He also served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1970-1972 and as mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma.[2]

Early life

Randle was born in Tulsa and graduated from Tulsa Public Schools.[3] He attended the University of Oklahoma and earned a law degree from the University of Tulsa.[3]

In the mid 1960s, Randle served in the Peace Corps in Brazil.[3]

Political career

Rodger Randle, 1977 Oklahoma Senate photo

Randle was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1970 and to the Oklahoma Senate in 1972.[2] He was elected by his peers to serve as President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate twice.[2] Following his departure from the state legislature in 1988, he was elected as Tulsa's mayor.

As mayor, Randle led the effort in 1989 to change Tulsa's charter to create a mayor-council form of government.[4]

Later life

In 1992, he accepted an appointment as president of the University Center at Tulsa, which later became Rogers University. He also worked as a professor at the University of Oklahoma.[2]

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Rodger Randle, Oklahoma State University International Studies (accessed June 21, 2013)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Director Bio, Center for Studies in Democracy and Culture (accessed June 21, 2013)
  4. ↑ Gallery of Mayors, City of Tulsa (accessed June 21, 2013)