City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker Set To Become The First Black Mayor Of Fort Wayne, Indiana

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By Melissa Noel ·Updated April 22, 2024

Fort Wayne, Indiana Councilwoman Sharon Tucker made history on Saturday when she was selected as the new mayor of Indiana’s second-most populous city. Tucker’s selection marks a significant moment for the city, as she becomes its first Black leader in the city’s history and only the second woman to hold the position. 

The Associated Press reports that Mayor Tom Henry’s death in March left the mayor’s

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