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Sharon Tucker | |
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37th Mayor of Fort Wayne | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office April 23, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Tom Henry (deceased) Karl Bandemer (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | January 1972 (1972-01) (age 52) Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
Sharon Tucker is an American politician who has been mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana since April 2024, the second-largest city in the state. She previously served as a Fort Wayne City Councilwoman from the 6th District from 2020 to 2024, and previously served as a member of the Allen County Council from 2015 to 2020. A Democrat, she previously served as Treasurer of the Allen County Democratic Party, and vice-chair in 2016. On April 20, 2024, she was selected by her party in a caucus to serve the remainder of the term of Tom Henry, who died on March 28, 2024. Tucker is the city's first African-American Mayor, and the city's second female mayor in its history. Tucker succeeded Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer.
References
- "Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor". AP News. 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- "Sharon Tucker – 6th District – City of Fort Wayne". www.cityoffortwayne.org. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- "New Fort Wayne, Indiana, mayor is sworn in a month after her predecessor's death". AP News. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- "WATCH: Sharon Tucker sworn in as Fort Wayne's 37th mayor". 21 Alive News. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- "Councilwoman Sharon Tucker to become first Black mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana". AOL. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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