Tag: local politics
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Elizabeth DeCourcy, who made history as the first woman elected to the St. Paul City Council in 1956. Her trailblazing achievements paved the way for greater women’s representation in local politics, leaving a lasting impact on St. Paul’s…
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Teresa Thomas-Smith made history as the first Black woman elected mayor of Palmetto, Georgia. Read about her journey from city council to this historic milestone.
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