Sharon Tucker - Wikipedia
Sharon Tucker is an American politician who has been mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana since April 2024, [1] 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. [ 2 ]
Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black …
Apr 20, 2024 · Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, a Democrat, will also become the second woman to serve as mayor of the northeastern Indiana city. She was elected in the second round of voting during a Democratic caucus when she met the requirement of 50% of the votes plus one, The Journal Gazette reported.
SHARON TUCKER SWORN IN AS NEW MAYOR OF THE CITY OF …
Apr 23, 2024 · Tucker is the first Black female mayor in Fort Wayne’s history. Most recently, she served as executive director of Vincent House, Inc., in addition to being the City Councilwoman for Fort Wayne’s 6 th District, a position she held from 2020-2024 as …
Mayor's Office - City of Fort Wayne
Apr 23, 2024 · Sharon Tucker is the 37th Mayor of Fort Wayne. Tucker is the first Black female mayor in Fort Wayne’s history. Most recently, she served as executive director of Vincent House, Inc., in addition to being the City Councilwoman for Fort Wayne’s 6 th District, a position she held from 2020-2024 as the first Black female to hold that position.
“I was stunned”: The inside story of how Sharon Tucker won the …
Apr 22, 2024 · On just the second caucus ballot, the Allen County Democratic Party selected Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker to succeed the late Tom Henry as mayor. She’ll be sworn in on Tuesday at 11:30 AM at the Clyde Theater, officially becoming the first Black female mayor in Fort Wayne history.
Tucker takes oath of office to become Fort Wayne's new mayor
Apr 23, 2024 · Sharon Tucker has cemented her part in Fort Wayne’s history as the first Black mayor and first elected female mayor for the city after being sworn in Tuesday and is already...
Sharon Tucker to become first Black mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana - TheGrio
Apr 21, 2024 · FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Fort Wayne Councilwoman Sharon Tucker was chosen Saturday as the new mayor of Indiana’s second most populous city, and its first Black leader, during a caucus to replace...
A New Era: Sharon Tucker Takes Office as Fort Wayne's First Black ...
Aug 2, 2024 · Sharon Tucker makes history as Fort Wayne's first Black female mayor, succeeding Tom Henry and bringing a legacy of community engagement and leadership to the city.
Democratic precinct chairs choose Sharon Tucker as next mayor …
Apr 20, 2024 · According to the Indiana Democratic Party Chair, Tucker will be the first African American and second female mayor ever elected in Fort Wayne. Candidates celebrate Sharon Tucker’s winning...
Sharon Tucker sworn in as Fort Wayne's new mayor
Apr 24, 2024 · FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Sharon Tucker is officially Fort Wayne's newest mayor. Tucker was sworn in today in front of a standing-room only crowd of a couple of hundred people inside the Clyde Theater. Behind her were her family and friends who have been with her since the beginning.