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Salt Lake City's First Openly Gay Mayor Sworn Into Office
Source: Associated Press
Salt Lake City's First Openly Gay Mayor Sworn Into Office
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SALT LAKE CITY — Jan 4, 2016, 5:00 PM ET
Jackie Biskupski was sworn in Monday as Salt Lake City's first openly gay mayor, a landmark the former state lawmaker acknowledged shortly after taking the oath of office.
Biskupski, 49, said the historic moment should not be taken lightly, and noted great strides have been made for LGBT people in the state.
"I know that we have work to do still. And it is work that I take seriously," she told reporters. "But I am a firm believer that in order for true equality to exist for anyone, we must pursue it for everyone, and that is a goal of mine."
In a speech on the steps of the city-county building after being sworn in, Biskupski cited a gay rights battle in Utah's capital city two decades ago that spurred her to enter politics.
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SALT LAKE CITY — Jan 4, 2016, 5:00 PM ET
Jackie Biskupski was sworn in Monday as Salt Lake City's first openly gay mayor, a landmark the former state lawmaker acknowledged shortly after taking the oath of office.
Biskupski, 49, said the historic moment should not be taken lightly, and noted great strides have been made for LGBT people in the state.
"I know that we have work to do still. And it is work that I take seriously," she told reporters. "But I am a firm believer that in order for true equality to exist for anyone, we must pursue it for everyone, and that is a goal of mine."
In a speech on the steps of the city-county building after being sworn in, Biskupski cited a gay rights battle in Utah's capital city two decades ago that spurred her to enter politics.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/salt-lake-citys-openly-gay-mayor-sworn-office-36085944