Sam Katz
Politician

Sam Katz Net Worth

Sam Katz is an Israeli-born politician who has served as the mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada since 2004. He was born on August 20, 1951 in Rehovot, Israel and was the first mayor of the Jewish faith to serve in Winnipeg. He has been re-elected for three terms, with his most recent term beginning in 2010.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 20, 1951
Birth Place Rehovot, Israel
Age 72 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Million (2024)

About

In 2004, this Israeli-born Politician became the first mayor of the Jewish faith to serve in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He began his second term as mayor in 2006 and his third term in 2010.

Before Fame

After graduating from the University of Manitoba with a degree in economics, he formed a company called Showtime Productions that brought touring Musicians and musical theater performances to Winnipeg.

Trivia

As Mayor of Winnipeg, he lowered the city's Business tax, took steps to improve the environment, and cracked down on crime.

Family Life

He and his first wife, Baillie, became parents to two girls. Following his 2006 divorce, he married Leah Pasuta, a woman thirty years his junior.

Associated With

Katz was the first Jewish Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; similarly, Naheed Nenshi was the first Muslim Mayor of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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