Mark F. Squilla (born 1962 or 1963) is a
Democratic politician and member of the
City Council
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of
Philadelphia
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,
Pennsylvania
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.
Early life and education
Squilla was born in
Whitman, Philadelphia
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. He graduated from St. John Neumann High School in 1980 and
La Salle University
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in 1985 with a bachelors in computer science.
Political career
Squilla is active in Philadelphia Democratic politics, having held a variety of positions.
In the
2004
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Democratic primary, he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent
State Representative
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William Keller for a
seat
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in the State House.
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.
Personal life
Squilla's wife, Brigid, is a nurse anesthetist. The couple married in 1989 and has four children.
See also
*
List of members of Philadelphia City Council since 1952
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References
External links
Councilman Mark Squilla(official city council website)
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
Philadelphia City Council members
Pennsylvania Democrats
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