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Dixon quick to answer doubts: From start in January, mayor acted swiftly on problems, programs.
Byline: Sumathi Reddy and John Fritze
Sep. 12--Nearly eight months ago, Sheila Dixon was ushered into the role of mayor under the specter of lingering ethical questions and doubts that she had the skills and temperament needed to shepherd Baltimore through a turbulent time.
Yesterday, despite those initial reservations, Dixon was swept into office. Election returns last night showed Dixon easily beating her six opponents to become the city's first elected female mayor and one of just two African-American women leading the country's 100 largest cities.
Political observers and elected officials say Dixon has managed to deftly and decisively respond to problems in the city's police and fire departments while promoting community-friendly programs, such as her "clean and green" initiative.
"Since she has been mayor after O'Malley became governor, she has basically come out for and promoted all of the initiatives on the whole that I think are important. I've been impressed by her actions," said Diane Stillman, 69, who voted at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute yesterday.
Once prone to temper tantrums, Dixon has succeeded in transforming her public image into one of a tough and determined yet…
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