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Sandra Cane
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| Mayor of Viggiù | |
| Assumed office June 2009 |
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| Born |
Sandra Maria Cane
July 28, 1961 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Political party | Lega Nord |
| Occupation | Politician, Hotel Director |
| Known for | First female non-white mayor in Italy |
Sandra "Sandy" Maria Cane is an Italian politician. She was born on July 28, 1961, in Springfield, Massachusetts, in the United States. She is well-known for being the first female non-white mayor in Italy. She served as the mayor of Viggiù, which is a comune (a type of municipality or town) in Italy.
Early Life and Career
Sandra Cane's father was African American, and her mother was Italian. Her mother was originally from Viggiù. After her parents divorced in 1971, Sandra moved to her mother's hometown in Italy.
Education and Work
Sandra Cane studied foreign languages at college. After finishing her studies, she started working in the tourism industry. She became the director of a hotel, which means she was in charge of running it. She also knows the local Western Lombard dialect very well. This dialect is sometimes called dialetto bosino.
Political Journey
Sandra Cane became involved in politics with the Lega Nord political party. She ran for the position of mayor in Viggiù.
Becoming Mayor
In June 2009, Sandra Cane was elected as the mayor of Viggiù. She won about 30% of the votes. This was a very important moment because she became the first female non-white mayor in Italy's history. In an interview with The Independent newspaper, she mentioned that she supported Barack Obama, who was the President of the United States at that time.
