SHARON TUCKER SWORN IN AS NEW MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE
April 23, 2024 - Sharon Tucker today was sworn in as the new mayor of the City of Fort Wayne.
Tucker was sworn in by Karl Bandemer who is returning to the position of deputy mayor.
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 6th District, a position she held from 2020-2024 as the first Black female to hold that position. Tucker was also elected as 1st District Councilwoman on Allen County Council in 2014 and was re-elected to a second term in 2018 as the first Black female to hold that position as well.