Zulfat Suara

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Zulfat Suara
First Chair, Councilwoman At-Large, Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County
Council Pro-Tempore (2023-2024)
In office
September 2023 - September 2027
Councilwoman At-Large, Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County
In office
September 2019 - September 2023
Personal details
Born
Ibadan, Nigeria
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Dr. Rahaman Suara
Children
5
Alma mater
The Polytechnic, Ibadan
Profession
Certified Public Accountant
Website
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  • Zulfat Suara
    First Chair, Councilwoman At-Large, Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County
    Council Pro-Tempore (2023-2024)