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Sharon Tucker

Sharon Tucker

American politician (born 1972)

Sharon Tucker is an American politician who has served Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana since April 2024.[1] 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.[2] 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,[3][4][5] and the city’s second female mayor in its history. Tucker succeeded Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer.

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    "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.
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    "Sharon Tucker – 6th District - City of Fort Wayne". www.cityoffortwayne.org. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
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    "New Fort Wayne, Indiana, mayor is sworn in a month after her predecessor's death". AP News. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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    "WATCH: Sharon Tucker sworn in as Fort Wayne's 37th mayor". 21 Alive News. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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    "Councilwoman Sharon Tucker to become first Black mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana". AOL. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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