Sandra Freedman
Encyclopedia
Sandra W. Freedman was the first female mayor
of Tampa, Florida
. She served on the City Council
from 1974 and then as Council Chair from 1983 through July 16, 1986. She completed the remaining term of Bob Martinez
who resigned to successfully campaign for Governor of Florida
. After completing the remainder of Martinez’s term, Freedman was twice elected Mayor of Tampa
.
Ms. Freedman graduated with a degree in government from the University of Miami
. She married Michael J. Freedman, an attorney, and the couple has three children. She is currently the Chairman of the Board of the National Civic League
.
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
. She served on the City Council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
from 1974 and then as Council Chair from 1983 through July 16, 1986. She completed the remaining term of Bob Martinez
Bob Martinez
Robert Martinez was the 40th Governor of Florida from 1987 to 1991. Prior to that, he was the mayor of Tampa from 1979 to 1986.- Education and early career :...
who resigned to successfully campaign for Governor of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. After completing the remainder of Martinez’s term, Freedman was twice elected Mayor of Tampa
Tâmpa
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Ms. Freedman graduated with a degree in government from the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
. She married Michael J. Freedman, an attorney, and the couple has three children. She is currently the Chairman of the Board of the National Civic League
National Civic League
The National Civic League is an American non-profit organization that advocates for transparency, effectiveness, and openness in local government...
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