Celebrating WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

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  • Above and at bottom: photos from the swearing in of Clerk Julie Gibbons, third from right, provided by the City of Toledo.
    Above and at bottom: photos from the swearing in of Clerk Julie Gibbons, third from right, provided by the City of Toledo.
In a historic ceremony witnessed by colleagues, council members, family and friends, Julie Gibbons took the oath of office on December 29, 2023, officially becoming the first female Clerk of Toledo City Council, breaking a tradition dating back to 1837. Ms. Gibbons’ path to this distinguished leadership role was far from typical. After earning her undergraduate degree in child psychology in 1982…

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