Joanne Conte

Joanne Conte

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1933 - 2013

Occupation

Politics

Description

Transgender member of the Arvada City Council (1991-1995), being the first elected transgender individual to hold such a position in the United States. Subsequently became a radio host and investigative reporter for a local television station.

See Also

• LGBTQ Investigative Journalists and Editors
• Transgender Politicians
• Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.denverpost.com/2013/02/02/joanne-contes-life-story-a-complex-tale-of-gender-politics/
• http://www.westword.com/news/joanne-conte-shook-up-arvada-as-a-city-council-member-and-a-transgendered-person-5838611

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