Marian Orr

Marian Orr (born 1970) is an American politician served as mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and was the first woman to serve in that post.[1][2][3]

Marian Orr
55th Mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 4, 2021
Preceded byRick Kaysen
Succeeded byPatrick Collins
Personal details
Born1970 (age 50–51)
Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children2
EducationUniversity of Wyoming (BA)

Early life

Orr graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in communications in 1992.[4]

Career

She was elected mayor of Cheyenne in 2016 with 56% of the vote.[5]

Mark Gordon controversy

Orr received national coverage when she met with the Governor of Wyoming, Mark Gordon over a proposed visit from a Taiwanese delegation. She accused him of swearing at her saying “F--- you, mayor” and using “his physical presence in an aggressive and threatening manner”.[6] Gordon had wanted to cancel the visit, however Orr proposed keeping it.[7] Gordon called Orr to apologize for his language but stated publicly that her claims about his physical behavior were mischaracterized.[8][9] Orr stated that the reason she felt she had to publicize the Governor's behavior was that "(w)e can't be silent to bad behavior from men treating women that way. It's unacceptable."[10]

Personal life

She is married to journalist Jimmy Orr, who served as White House Internet Director from 2001 to 2004.[11] On December 20, 2019, Orr’s husband was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence against her. As of December 24, 2019 he had been released from custody of the Laramie County jail and charged with domestic battery. As a condition of his bond release, he is not allowed to have any contact with her or to go within one block of their residence.[12]

References
  1. "Biography | Cheyenne, WY - Official Website". www.cheyennecity.org. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  2. Gruver, Mead (2019-06-03). "Wyoming mayor: Governor cursed, slammed fists in meeting". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  3. Ballard, Caroline. "Two Women Vie To Become Cheyenne's First Female Mayor". www.wyomingpublicmedia.org. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  4. "Cheyenne's First Female Mayor | April 2017 | Vol. 18, No. 3". www.uwyo.edu. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  5. Ballard, Caroline. "Marian Orr Wins Cheyenne Mayoral Race". www.wyomingpublicmedia.org. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  6. Gruver, Mead (2019-06-03). "Wyoming mayor: Governor cursed, slammed fists in meeting". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  7. "Tsai's US visits keep Taiwan in spotlight and send message to Beijing". South China Morning Post. 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  8. Gruver, Mead (2019-06-03). "Wyoming mayor: Governor cursed, slammed fists in meeting". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  9. "Wyoming governor accused of screaming "F--k you, mayor" at female Republican". Washington Examiner. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  10. Beck, Bob. "Cheyenne Mayor Accuses Governor Of Intimidating Behavior". www.wyomingpublicmedia.org. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  11. "Jimmy Orr, White House Internet Director, 2001-2004 (Text Only)". georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  12. https://www.laramieboomerang.com/news/cheyenne-mayor-s-husband-pleads-not-guilty-to-domestic-battery/article_3ffa7651-c7e7-5799-b51d-1bd90b2239b3.html. Missing or empty |title= (help)
Political offices
Preceded by
Rick Kaysen		 Mayor of Cheyenne
2017–2021		 Succeeded by
Patrick Collins
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