Rodger Randle
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Rodger Allen Randle (born October 26, 1943) is a retired American politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He served twice as President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate and was a member of the Oklahoma Senate from 1972 to 1988.[1] He also served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1970-1972 and as mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1988-1992.[1]
Rodger Randle | |
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35th Mayor of Tulsa | |
In office 1988–1992 | |
Preceded by | Dick Crawford |
Succeeded by | M. Susan Savage |
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 from the 33rd district | |
In office 1972–1988 | |
Preceded by | Ed Bradley |
Succeeded by | Penny Williams |
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
In office 1970–1972 | |
Preceded by | Roger Smithey |
Succeeded by | Jim Hardesty |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-10-26) October 26, 1943 (age 80) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Alma mater | University of Oklahoma University of Tulsa |
After concluding his term as mayor of Tulsa, Randle went to work in academia, when he was offered the presidency of the University Center at Tulsa, in 1992. This was the forerunner of Rogers State University, initially headquartered in Tulsa. He resigned this position in 1998, when Rogers reorganized and moved its headquarters to Claremore. He then joined the Graduate College of the University of Oklahoma at Tulsa, where he holds the rank of Professor. He is also currently Professor and Director of the Center for Studies in Democracy and Culture.