Kate Snyder
Katherine Merchant Snyder (born 1970) is an American politician who served as Mayor of Portland, Maine from 2019 until 2023. Prior to her election as mayor, she served as executive director of the Portland Education Foundation, a non-profit which raised funds for Portland Public Schools.
Kate Snyder | |
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| 89th Mayor of Portland | |
| In office December 2, 2019 – December 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ethan Strimling |
| Succeeded by | Mark Dion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Skidmore College (BA) University of Southern Maine (MPP) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Snyder also served on the Portland Board of Education from 2007-2013, including time as chair. From 2009 to 2011, Snyder served as an executive director of the Maine Department of Corrections.
In the 2019 Portland, Maine mayoral election. Snyder defeated incumbent Ethan Strimling and two other challengers, winning each of the city's 12 districts and earning 62% of the overall vote.
In September 2022, Snyder announced that she would not seek re-election to a second term in office in 2023.