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Mayor Sheila Dixon became the 48th Mayor of Baltimore on January 17, 2007, succeeding Mayor Martin O'Malley. She holds the distinction of being the first woman ever to hold this position.

For two decades in public office, Mayor Dixon has been a champion of neighborhoods and a pioneer for women and minorities. In 1987, she won a seat on the Baltimore City Council representing the 4th Council District, where she served for 12 years. In 1999, she became the first African-American woman elected as City Council President.

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Mayor's Spotlight:

This spring Mayor Dixon, supported by City Council legislation, formed the Baltimore Commission on Sustainability, representing neighborhoods, non-profit groups, institutions, and businesses. This Commission, in conjunction with the newly-created Baltimore Office of Sustainability, is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainability Plan for the Baltimore community.

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The Mayor's Red Line Summit will bring Baltimoreans together with local and national experts and community leaders from other cities to discuss ideas and plan for the maximum possible benefit we can achieve with the Red Line.