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Karen Freeman-Wilson

Mayor
City of Gary

In November 2011, the citizens of Gary, Indiana chose a new day for the city by electing Karen Freeman- Wilson, Mayor. On December 31, 2011, Freeman-Wilson became the first woman to lead the steel city and the first African-American female mayor in the State of Indiana.

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Events featuring Karen Freeman-Wilson
Events featuring Karen Freeman-Wilson