Mark Squilla
# Mark Squilla

Mark F. Squilla is a Democratic politician and member of the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## 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 has four children.

