Age, Biography and Wiki
Sam Katz (Samuel Michael Katz) was born on 20 August, 1951 in Rehovot, Israel, is a Canadian businessman and former politician. Discover Sam Katz's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
| Popular As |
Samuel Michael Katz |
| Occupation |
Real estate developer · theatre producer |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
20 August, 1951 |
| Birthday |
20 August |
| Birthplace |
Rehovot, Israel |
| Nationality |
Israel
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He is a member of famous producer with the age 72 years old group.
Sam Katz Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Sam Katz height not available right now. We will update Sam Katz's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sam Katz's Wife?
His wife is Leah Pasuta (m. 2011), Baillie Katz (m. 1998–2006)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Leah Pasuta (m. 2011), Baillie Katz (m. 1998–2006) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Sam Katz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sam Katz worth at the age of 72 years old? Sam Katz’s income source is mostly from being a successful producer. He is from Israel. We have estimated Sam Katz's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
producer |
Sam Katz Social Network
Timeline
Samuel Michael Katz (born August 20, 1951) is a Canadian businessman and former politician who was the 42nd mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba from 2004 to 2014.
He is the owner of the Winnipeg Goldeyes and a member of the Order of Manitoba.
He was the president of the short-lived National Basketball League.
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.
In 1994, he brought professional baseball back to Winnipeg with the Winnipeg Goldeyes, who now play in the American Association.
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.)
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.
This came after Glen Murray's resignation as mayor to run in the 2004 federal election.
In 2005, Katz cut the business tax by 20%.
Katz created a Special Events Marketing Fund for conferences and special events.
First, the Mayor's Red Tape Commission recommended 30 recommendations to cut red tape.
One of the recommendations of the commission was to implement 311.
Katz was reelected in the 2006 elections with 61.60% of the vote.
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.
Katz created the Mayor's Seniors Advisory Committee in 2007.
Katz also created the citizen-led Police Advisory Board.
Expenditures have been posted on Winnipeg.ca since 2007.
Katz assumed the role of Secretary of Urban Aboriginal Affairs in 2008.
In 2008, Katz committed to a 20% reduction in corporate municipal greenhouse gases.
Katz pledged $3 million for aboriginal youth over three years beginning in 2009.
In 2009, Katz hosted Mayor’s Symposium – A Sustainable Winnipeg.
This symposium was a surprise to some residents because Katz has been critiqued for his approach to the environment and sustainability.
It was operational by January 2009.
In 2009, Katz unveiled Plan Winnipeg, a 25-year blueprint for the future.
In April 2009 a Mayor’s Symposium – A Sustainable Winnipeg was held and kicked off www.speakupwinnipeg.com, a collaborative approach to city planning that is socially, environmentally and financially sustainable.
In 2009, Katz pledged to keep property taxes in Winnipeg frozen for the 12th straight year.
He was elected to a third term in the 2010 elections with 55% of the vote.
The policy was applauded by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, but has been criticized by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, which, in their 2010 Alternative Budget, said "the semblance of a property tax freeze is only made possible with less transparent tax increases to pick up the slack of fiscal irresponsibility."
Katz supported an indoor soccer facility in The City of Winnipeg.
Although controversial, he also championed having a waterpark in Winnipeg.
