Sharon Tucker
Sharon Tucker | |
|---|---|
| 37th Mayor of Fort Wayne | |
| Assumed office April 23, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Henry (deceased) Karl Bandemer (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1972 (age 53) Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
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 served as a Fort Wayne City Councilwoman from the 6th District from 2020 to 2024 and 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.[6]
References
- ^ "Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor". AP News. April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Sharon Tucker – 6th District – City of Fort Wayne". www.cityoffortwayne.org. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "New Fort Wayne, Indiana, mayor is sworn in a month after her predecessor's death". AP News. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "WATCH: Sharon Tucker sworn in as Fort Wayne's 37th mayor". 21 Alive News. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "Councilwoman Sharon Tucker to become first Black mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana". AOL. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "Democratic precinct chairs choose Sharon Tucker as next mayor of Fort Wayne". WANE 15. April 20, 2024. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2025.