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Marline Thomas

Duluth City Council Appoints Marline Thomas to Post 2 - Duluth News

Marline Thomas is from Puerto Rico. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and a master's degree in business and technology from the University of Georgia. She lives in Duluth with her husband, Tony, and their five sons.

Marline is a project manager at ABB. She previously spent 11 years on active duty in the United States Army, where she was stationed in Korea, Saudi Arabia, and various installations in the USA. After her military service, she worked for major international organizations, including McKesson, IHG, and Dell.

Marline is currently a member of the Duluth City Council. She was appointed in July 2020 and first elected in November 2021. Her current term runs from January 2022 to January 2026.

As of October 13, 2025, Marline Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

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Marline Thomas is from a small town in the Southwest of Puerto Rico. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and a master's degree in business and technology from the University of Georgia. She lives in Duluth with her husband, Tony, and their five sons.

Marline is a project manager at ABB. She previously spent 11 years on active duty in the US Army, where she was stationed in Korea, Saudi Arabia, and various installations in the USA. After leaving the military, she worked for major international organizations, including McKesson, IHG, and Dell.

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