Mark Squilla

Mark F. Squilla (born 1962 or 1963) 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 has four children.