Sandra Freedman

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.

Sandra Freedman
55th Mayor of Tampa
In office July 16, 1986 – April 1, 1995
Preceded by	Bob Martinez
Succeeded by	Dick A. Greco
Council Chair of the Tampa 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

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.

External links

• City of Tampa biography page
• Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman Oral History Project at the University of South Florida

Political offices
Preceded by Bob Martinez	Mayor of Tampa July 16, 1986-April 1, 1995	Succeeded by Dick A. Greco