Sharon Sayles Belton
American community leader, politician and activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sharon Sayles Belton (born May 13, 1951) is an American community leader, politician and activist. She is Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs for Thomson Reuters Legal business.[1]
Quick Facts 45th Mayor of Minneapolis, Preceded by ...
Sharon Sayles Belton | |
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45th Mayor of Minneapolis | |
In office January 1, 1994 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Donald M. Fraser |
Succeeded by | R. T. Rybak |
President of the Minneapolis City Council | |
In office 1990–1993 | |
Member of the Minneapolis City Council from the 8th Ward | |
In office 1983–1993 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sharon Sayles (1951-05-13) May 13, 1951 (age 73) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Macalester College |
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She served as mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, from 1994 until 2001, the first African American and first woman to hold that position.