Sam Smith (American politician)
Sam Smith | |
|---|---|
| President of the Seattle City Council | |
| In office 1986–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Norm Rice |
| Succeeded by | Paul Kraabel |
| In office 1974–1977 | |
| Member of the Seattle City Council for Position 3 | |
| In office 1968–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Dunn |
| Succeeded by | Sherry Harris |
| Member of the Washington House of Representative from the 37th District | |
| In office 1959–1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1922 Gibsland, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1995 (aged 73) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marion King (d. 1991) |
| Alma mater | Seattle University University of Washington |
| Occupation | Politician |
Samuel J. Smith (July 23, 1922 – November 16, 1995) was a member of the Washington House of Representatives and the Seattle City Council. He was the first African-American to serve as a Seattle city councilman.