Sharon Tucker Explained

Sharon Tucker is an American politician who has been 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-04-20 . Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor . 2024-04-21 . AP News . en.
  2. Web site: Sharon Tucker – 6th District – City of Fort Wayne . 2024-04-21 . www.cityoffortwayne.org.
  3. Web site: 2024-04-23 . New Fort Wayne, Indiana, mayor is sworn in a month after her predecessor's death . 2024-04-24 . AP News . en.
  4. Web site: 2024-04-23 . WATCH: Sharon Tucker sworn in as Fort Wayne's 37th mayor . 2024-04-24 . 21 Alive News . en.
  5. Web site: 2024-04-23 . Councilwoman Sharon Tucker to become first Black mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana . 2024-04-24 . AOL . en.