Sandra W. Freedman (born September 21, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey) was the first female mayor of Tampa, Florida. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government She served on the City Council from 1974 and then as Council Chair from 1983 through July 16, 1986. A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) She completed the remaining term of Bob Martinez who resigned to successfully campaign for Governor of Florida. Robert "Bob" Martinez (born December 25, 1934 in Tampa Florida) was the fortieth governor of Florida from 1987 to Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the After completing the remainder of Martinez’s term, Freedman was twice elected Mayor of Tampa.
Ms. Freedman graduated with a degree in government from the University of Miami. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 She married Michael J. Freedman, an attorney, and the couple has three children.