Mark Squilla
| Mark Squilla | |
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Squilla in 2012 | |
| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 1st District | |
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Assumed office January 2, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Frank DiCicco |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Brigid |
| Alma mater | La Salle University[1] |
| Profession | Computer Programmer |
Mark F. Squilla is a Democratic politician and member of the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Political career
Squilla is active Philadelphia Democratic politics, having held a variety of positions.[1] In the 2004 Democratic primary, he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent State Representative William Keller for a seat in the State House.[2] In 2011, he ran for City Council, seeking to succeed retiring Democrat Frank DiCicco in the First District. He ultimately came out on-top of a four-man Democratic primary field, and faced no opposition in the general election.[2]
Personal life
Squilla's wife, Brigid, is a nurse anesthetist. The couple has four children.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "City Council District 1". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 2011. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
- 1 2 "Squilla, Mark F.". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
External links
- Councilman Mark Squilla official city website
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