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 | |
| Preceded by | Liem Eng Tuai |
| Succeeded by | Phyllis Lamphere |
| Member of the Seattle City Council for Position 3 | |
| In office 1968–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Eckmann |
| Succeeded by | Sherry Harris |
| Member of the Washington House of Representative from the 37th District | |
| In office 1959–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Stokes |
| Succeeded by | George Fleming |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1922 Gibsland, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1995 (aged 73) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| 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 from 1959–1968 and served on the Seattle City Council for 24 years, including eight as president of the council. He was the first African-American to serve on the Seattle City Council.