Sharon Weston Broome

Sharon Weston Broome DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Sharon Weston BroomeDEMDemocrat American politician
66
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17
Years of Experience
LAResidence (state)

Sharon Weston Broome (born October 1, 1956) is the mayor-president of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She served in the Louisiana State Senate representing the 15th district from 2005 to 2016. She was elected mayor-president in a runoff election held on December 10, 2016. Broome is the first African-American woman to serve as mayor-president.From 2008 to 2016, Broome was the President Pro Tempore of the state Senate. In 2011, she was elected to her second full Senate term without opposition.

Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Wisconsin
BA
Regent University
MA
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Baton Rouge Metro Council
1989 - 92
Mayor Vice-President Pro Tempore
1991 - 92
Mayor-President
City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2017 - Current
Experience
Louisiana State House
1992 - 2000
Communications Director
1987
Marketing and Promotions Assistant
1986
Regional Development Office
1985
Experience
Assistant Political Action Director
Experience
Communications Consultant
TV Station Public Affairs
Traffic Director
Other Experience1 - 11 of 11
East Baton Rouge Council on Aging
Board
Experience
North Baton Rouge Women's Health Center
Experience
Young Life Urban Task Force
Experience
National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Experience
Leadership Greater Baton Rouge
Experience
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Experience
Touch a Life Foundation
Experience
Women in Need Gain Support
Leadership Louisiana
Leadership Louisiana
National Council of State Legislators
Communications Committee
Southern University Center for Women Studies
Advisory Board
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