Sam Katz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sam Katz
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Aug 20, 1951(1951-08-20)
Age	73
Birthplace	Rehovot
Country	Israel
Birth City	Central District
Horoscope	Leo

Sam Katz Biography

Sam Katz is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 20, 1951 in Rehovot, Central District, Israel. In 2004, the politician from Israel became the first municipal official of Jewish faith to take office as mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was elected to with his second mayor’s term in the year 2006 and was elected to his third term in the year 2010.

Katz is the very premier Jewish mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and, similarly, Katz was the first Jewish Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; similarly, Naheed Nenshi was the first Muslim Mayor of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. was the first Muslim Mayor of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Samuel Michael “Sam” Katz, OM (born August 20, 1951) is a former politician and was the 42nd mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is also a businessperson and a member of the Order of Manitoba.

In 1994, he brought professional baseball back to Winnipeg with the Winnipeg Goldeyes, who now play in the American Association. Through this franchise, he arranged for the construction and success of Shaw Park in 1999. Katz was also founder of the Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation, an organization that has donated more than a $900,000 to children’s charities and non-profit organizations in Manitoba.

His initial wife Baillie was a father to 2 daughters. Following his divorce in 2006 He got married to Leah Pasuta, a woman 30 years younger than him.

Sam Katz Net Worth

Sam Katz is one of the richest Politician from Israel. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sam Katz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduation at the University of Manitoba with a master’s degree in economics and business, he founded a company named Showtime Productions that brought touring performers and musical theater to Winnipeg.

As the Mayor of Winnipeg in the year 2000, he cut the city’s business tax, instituted measures to improve the environmental and slapped down on criminality.

Katz was born in Rehovot, Israel. He emigrated to Winnipeg in November 1951 as an infant with his parents, Chaim and Zena Katz, and his older brother, David, and was raised in North Winnipeg. Shortly after graduating in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Manitoba, he opened a retail clothing store in Brandon, Manitoba. Throughout his career he continued his entrepreneurial ventures in real estate and entertainment. His entertainment company, Showtime Productions Inc., brought artists such as Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney, and musicals such as Evita, Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera to Winnipeg.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sam Katz Dating?

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In 2005, Katz cut the business tax by 20%. Katz created a Special Events Marketing Fund for conferences and special events.

Facts & Trivia

Sam Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Israel. Sam Katz celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

The Province of Manitoba and The City of Winnipeg negotiated a new infrastructure agreement with the Federal Government and the Provincial Government that included an increase of $50 million over two years (2006–08). Katz endorses the use of P3s (Public, Private Partnership) to fund roads, bridges and paths. This method is reported to have ensured the Charleswood Bridge project (completed in 1995 during Mayor Susan Thompson’s term) was built on time and on budget. (Katz had nothing to do with the Charleswood Bridge project, which long preceded his involvement in City Hall.)

Top Facts about Sam Katz

1. Sam Katz is a Canadian businessman and former politician.
2. He served as the mayor of Winnipeg from 2004-2014.
3. Katz was the first Jewish mayor of Winnipeg.
4. He is known for his successful business ventures in real estate and sports teams.
5. Katz owns the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team.
6. His net worth is estimated to be around $100 million CAD.
7. Katz has been involved in several controversies during his political career.
8. He was cleared of conflict-of-interest allegations in 2012.
9. In 2013, he faced criticism for using public funds to pay for personal expenses.
10. Despite these controversies, Katz remains a prominent figure in Canadian politics and business circles.

Who is Sam Katz married to?

Spouse

How old is Sam Katz?

70 years (August 20, 1951)

Who is Samuel Katz?

Katz, MD is an American pediatrician and virologist whose career has been devoted to infectious disease research, focusing principally on vaccine research and development. Dr. Katz is currently the Wilburt Cornell Davison Professor and Chairman Emeritus of Pediatrics at Duke University.

Where is Sam Katz now?

Winnipeg Goldeyes owner Sam Katz and the City of Ottawa have signed a deal to bring professional baseball back to Canada’s capital city.

Who owns the Winnipeg Goldeyes?

Winnipeg Goldeyes
Ownership| Sam Katz
Manager| Rick Forney
General Manager| Andrew Collier
Media| Shaw TV Winnipeg Sun Winnipeg Free Press CJNU 93.7 FM