"St. Paul City Council Makes History as All-Female Leadership Takes Charge"
St. Paul City Council in Minnesota makes history with an all-woman, predominantly women of color, council, with seven members all under 40. The inauguration ceremony featured Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who emphasized the significance of this diverse leadership becoming the norm. The new council members have already begun their work, receiving training and preparing for their first official meeting, aiming to bring a heightened level of expertise and a coalition of voices to address policy issues and empower the community.