Arthur Katzman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Arthur Katzman

American politician

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1903

Place of Birth: Davyd-Haradok, Brest Region, Belarus

Date of Death: 30-Aug-1993

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Arthur J.
Katzman was an American politician who served as a member of the New York City Council representing the 29th District, which includes Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and parts of Maspeth, Richmond Hill and Elmhurst. Katzman served in his position from 1962 until his retirement in 1991.
Katzman ran as an insurgent Reform Democrat against incumbent George J.
Schneider. Among his first achievements in office was legislation that provided funding for Yellowstone Municipal Park, a playground that was later named after Katzman.
At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest serving member of the City Council.