Sam Katz
Sam Katz | |
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| 42nd Mayor of Winnipeg | |
| In office June 22, 2004 – November 3, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Glen Murray |
| Succeeded by | Brian Bowman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Michael Katz August 20, 1951 Rehovot, Israel |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba (BA) |
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Samuel Michael Katz OM (born August 20, 1951) is a Canadian businessman and former politician who was the 42nd mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba from 2004 to 2014. He is the owner of the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association, as well as the Ottawa Titans of the Frontier League. He was owner of the Winnipeg Thunder and served as president of the short-lived National Basketball League.