Politics & Government
St. Paul To Swear In Its First All-Woman City Council Tuesday
St. Paul will swear in its first city council made up entirely of women. Six out of seven are women of color.
January 9, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota's capital city will make history Tuesday. St. Paul will swear in its first city council made up entirely of women. Six out of seven are women of color.
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"I feel the weight of this moment," said Rebecca Noecker, who's starting her third term.
Hwa Jeong Kim, set to start her first term, says the historic council reflects what voters want.
"The city of St. Paul was ready for women to lead, but women with really clear, strong skill sets," she said. "We all have diverse backgrounds and experiences."
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