12 Facts About Sam Pick

Samuel W Pick was born on 1936 and is an American businessman and politician.

Sam Pick served as the mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico from 1976 to 1978 and again from 1986 to 1994.

Sam Pick's mother had been first married to Emil's brother, Henry Pick, Sr.

Sam Pick attended the New Mexico Military Institute and the University of New Mexico, from which he received a bachelor's degree in 1958.

Sam Pick served in the United States Army, and worked in the family business until he sold his interest to his older half-brother, Henry, in 1984.

Sam Pick was a member of the Santa Fe City Council from 1970 until 1976, when he was appointed mayor, succeeding Joe Valdes, and served for two years.

Sam Pick was elected mayor in 1986 and re-elected for a second term in 1990.

Sam Pick became known as a highly visible advocate for tourism and development in the city, and for his extensive travel appearances promoting the city, including a "Santa Fe" brand cologne sold by the Shulton perfume company.

In 1998, Sam Pick ran for mayor again in opposition to Jaramillo's bid for re-election.

Sam Pick finished second, well ahead of Jaramillo, but behind the winner, Larry Delgado, who was seen as a centrist between Pick and Jaramillo.

Sam Pick has remained a visible presence in Santa Fe's political and business community.

Sam Pick strongly opposed a 2013 proposal to make Santa Fe's mayor a full-time "strong mayor" position.