Sandra Freedman Explained

Sandra Freedman
Office:55th Mayor of Tampa
Termstart:July 16, 1986
Termend:April 1, 1995
Office1:Council Chair of the Tampa City Council
Office2:Member of the Tampa City Council
Termstart1:1983
Termend1:July 16, 1986
Termstart2:1974
Termend2:July 16, 1986
Successor:Dick A. Greco
Predecessor:Bob Martinez
Birth Date:21 September 1943
Birth Place:Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Education:University of Miami
Otherparty:Democratic Party

Sandra W. Freedman (born September 21, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey) is a former politician in Tampa, Florida. She was the first female mayor of Tampa, Florida and after completing a term for Bob 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 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.

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