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(1995-11-16) (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.^[1][2]