Roberta Wilcox Cano, known as Birdie, was born and raised in Winslow. Half Native American and half white, she brings a new perspective to city leadership./ABC 15
By Claudia Rupcich| ABC 15
The city of Winslow has made history by electing the first-ever Native American mayor.
Roberta Wilcox Cano, known as “Birdie,” was born and raised in Winslow. Half Native American and half White, she brings a new perspective to city leadership.
“I feel like I’ve had connections with every faucet of Winslow,” she said.
Cano worked as a corrections officer for 17 years before working for the city. She worked her way up and realized if she wanted to see her hometown improve, she had to be a part of the solution as early as December 14.
