Sam Green (councillor)
Councillor Sam Green | |
|---|---|
| Member of Durham City Council for Crossgate | |
| In office 1972–1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Burton Green 29 January 1941 Neasham, County Durham, England |
| Died | 9 August 1999 (aged 58) London, England |
| Political party | Liberal |
Samuel Burton Green (29 January 1941 – 9 August 1999) was an openly gay psychiatric nurse and Liberal politician who was elected as a member of Durham City Council in 1972. He has been described as the first openly gay councillor in England and first openly gay candidate in an election in Britain.