Sam Katz | |
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42nd Mayor of Winnipeg | |
In office June 22, 2004 – November 3, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Glen Murray |
Succeeded by | Brian Bowman |
Personal details | |
Born | Samuel Michael Katz August 20, 1951 Rehovot, Israel |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Independent |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Alma mater | University of Manitoba (BA) |
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Samuel Michael Katz OM (born August 20, 1951) is a Canadian businessman and former politician who was the 42nd mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba from 2004 to 2014.[1] He is the owner of the Winnipeg Goldeyes and a member of the Order of Manitoba. He was the president of the short-lived National Basketball League.