Sharon Tucker

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.

Sharon Tucker
37th Mayor of Fort Wayne
Assumed office
April 23, 2024
Preceded byKarl Bandemer (acting)
Personal details
BornJanuary 1972 (age 52)
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Sharon Tucker – 6th District – City of Fort Wayne". www.cityoffortwayne.org. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  3. "New Fort Wayne, Indiana, mayor is sworn in a month after her predecessor's death". AP News. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  4. "WATCH: Sharon Tucker sworn in as Fort Wayne's 37th mayor". 21 Alive News. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  5. "Councilwoman Sharon Tucker to become first Black mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana". AOL. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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