NAME: Sheila A. Dixon.

BIRTH DATE: Dec. 27, 1953, in Baltimore.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from Towson University, master's degree from Johns Hopkins University.

WORK: Taught at a city elementary school before becoming an international trade specialist.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Baltimore City Council member (1987-1999), City Council President (1999-2007), mayor (2007-present).

FAMILY: Two children, Jasmine and Joshua.

QUOTEABLE: "I am being unfairly accused. Time will prove that I have done nothing wrong, and I am confident that I will be found innocent of these charges."