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Rebecca Shelton sworn in as mayor; commission appoints vice mayor and fills multiple advisory boards
Summary
At its March 18 meeting the Boynton Beach City Commission swore in Rebecca Shelton as mayor, reconstituted leadership and appointed members to multiple advisory boards. The commission also approved community support funding and ratified Affordable Housing Advisory Committee leadership.
Rebecca Shelton was sworn in as mayor of Boynton Beach at the start of the March 18 commission meeting; she is the city's first female mayor in 32 years, according to remarks recorded at the meeting. The city clerk announced certified election results earlier in the evening and the meeting began with the formal swearing‑in ceremonies for mayor and commissioners.
New leadership and organizational votes
After the swearing in, the commission held its annual organizational votes. Following nominations and discussion on rotation practice, the commission voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Woodrow Hay as vice…
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