Mark F. Squilla (born October 10, 1962) is a Democratic politician and member of the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Early life and education Squilla was born in Whitman, Philadelphia. He graduated from St. John Neumann High School in 1980 and La Salle University 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 Democratic primary, he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent State Representative William Keller for a seat 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 have four children.
See also List of members of Philadelphia City Council since 1952
References
External links Councilman Mark Squilla (official city council website)