Sam Katz (American politician)
Sam Katz | |
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Katz in 2015 | |
| Born | Samuel Polen Katz December 28, 1949 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University (B.A.) The New School (M.A.) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman Political candidate |
| Known for | Three-time candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia |
| Political party | Independent (2007–2008, 2015–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (1976–1990, 2008–2012) Republican (1990–2007) |
| Spouse |
Connie Hackel (m. 1971) |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | historymakingproductions |
Samuel Polen Katz (born December 28, 1949) is an American politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the Republican nominee for Mayor of Philadelphia in 1999 and 2003, nearly winning the election in the overwhelmingly Democratic city. His loss to the controversial John F. Street was covered in the documentary The Shame of a City.