Sammie Abdullah Abbott (April 25, 1908 - December 15, 1990) was an American politician who served as the 18th mayor of Takoma Park, Maryland, from 1980 to 1985. Together, they moved to Washington, D.C., in 1940, and Abbott and his father-in-law built a house in Takoma Park. He described himself as a Marxist, and in 1954, he was accused of being a member of the Communist party and called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. After his testimony, he was fired from his job as a commercial artist, turning to freelance work. He was also part of a group of local residents who organized against construction projects threatening Takoma Park. In 1978, Abbott helped to organize the first Takoma Park Folk Festival to raise money to save the Takoma Theater. Abbott declared Takoma Park "Tree City, USA," and the city, which had been known as "Tacky Park," acquired the nickname of the "People's Republic of Takoma." In 2002, Abbott was inducted into the Montgomery County Human Rights Hall of Fame. The plaque recognizes Abbott's contributions to Takoma Park and concludes with a quote from him: "If we can't make it happen in Takoma Park, there's no hope for the nation."
Abbott's wife, Ruth, died in 2009, and they are survived by their children Nancy Abbott Young, Susan Abbott, and Abraham Abbott.