"St. Paul's Historic All-Female City Council Takes Office Amid Controversy"
TL;DR
St. Paul, Minnesota, has made history with its all-female city council, a rarity among large U.S. cities. The council, consisting of seven women under 40, six of whom are women of color, aims to represent the city's diversity and prioritize issues such as housing policy, climate action, and public safety interventions. Experts note that this milestone has a significant impact on inspiring young women and girls, and Minnesota has a history of women's participation in elected office exceeding the national average.
- St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large U.S. cities The Associated Press
- St. Paul, Minnesota's All-Female City Council Sparks Backlash Newsweek
- St. Paul City Council members took oaths of office on six different books St. Paul Pioneer Press
- Historic, all-woman St. Paul City Council sworn in and ready to work MPR News
- St. Paul's First All-Female City Council Goes To Work The Daily Beast
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