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Hochul taps Adrienne Adams to form New York’s first women-led major-party ticket

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul selected former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate, creating the state’s first major-party ticket led by women. Adams would be the first Black woman lieutenant governor and brings geographic balance to Hochul’s ticket while both women are moderate, running on a platform focused on public safety and lowering costs as Hochul seeks to solidify her incumbency after past lieutenant governor headaches.

via Politico|

#adrienne-adams #hochul #lieutenantgovernor

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"St. Paul's Historic All-Female City Council Takes Office Amid Controversy"

St. Paul, Minnesota, has made history with its all-female city council, a rarity among large U.S. cities. The council, consisting of seven women under 40, six of whom are women of color, aims to represent the city's diversity and prioritize issues such as housing policy, climate action, and public safety interventions. Experts note that this milestone has a significant impact on inspiring young women and girls, and Minnesota has a history of women's participation in elected office exceeding the national average.

via The Associated Press|

#citycouncil #diversity #minnesota

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"Sara Innamorato Sworn In as Allegheny County's First Female Executive"

Sara Innamorato was inaugurated as the first woman Allegheny County executive, succeeding Rich Fitzgerald. She emphasized her commitment to progressive policies, including affordable housing, green energy jobs, and equitable economic development. Innamorato plans to tackle immediate challenges such as staffing shortages at the Allegheny County Jail and the region's homeless population, and she aims to attract more federal and state investment to boost the local economy and increase population growth through immigration.

via TribLIVE|

##alleghenycounty #inauguration