Local Activist Elected to Key City Council Position. In a historic move, Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard has been elected to a key position on the city council, marking a significant milestone for the community. With her election, Sharif-Drinkard becomes the first person of color to hold this role, bringing a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the council. As she prepares to take on this new challenge, Sharif-Drinkard expressed her excitement about the opportunity to drive positive change and "transform" the city for the better. Her appointment is being hailed as a major step forward for diversity and inclusion in local government.


For Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard, it's about 'the opportunity to be able to transform.'