Sandra Freedman | |
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| 55thMayor of Tampa | |
| In office July 16, 1986 – April 1, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Martinez |
| Succeeded by | Dick A. Greco |
| Council Chair of theTampa City Council | |
| In office 1983 – July 16, 1986 | |
| Member of the Tampa City Council | |
| In office 1974 – July 16, 1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1943-09-21)September 21, 1943 (age 81) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Party |
| Education | University of Miami |
Sandra W. Freedman (born September 21, 1943, inNewark, New Jersey) is a former politician inTampa, Florida. She was the first femalemayor ofTampa, Florida and after completing a term forBob Martinez was elected to two terms.
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 was also the chairman of the Board of the National Civic League from 2008 to 2011.
She served on theCity Council from 1974 and then as Council Chair from 1983 through July 16, 1986. She completed the remaining term ofBob Martinez who resigned to successfully campaign for Governor ofFlorida. After completing the remainder of Martinez's term, Freedman was twice elected Mayor ofTampa.
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| Preceded by | Mayor of Tampa July 16, 1986-April 1, 1995 | Succeeded by |
