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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 mayor to serve for one year.
Advisory board appointments and committee ratifications
The commission then filled numerous advisory board positions and ratified committee leadership. Appointments made during the meeting (each approved unanimously) included, among others:
- Art Advisory Board: Margaret Roberts (reappointment), Gregory Hartman, Margaret Newton, Mikayla McLaughlin, Brianne Moses. - Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board: Alexandria LaPresto (reappointment), Leisha Rountree, Angela Troy Anowski. - Education and Youth Advisory Board: Laurie Wilkinson, Isabella Acosta, Christopher Kinney. - Recreation and Parks, Senior Advisory Board and other panels: Jasper Pistorius, Anne Swiner, James Zisick and additional appointees.
The commission also ratified Carrie Clinton as chair and Tara Ochler as vice chair of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).
Community support fund and consent items
Commissioner Woodrow Hay moved and the commission approved a $1,000 community support funds request to Pathways to Prosperity. The consent agenda, which included standard administrative items and previously noticed purchases, passed unanimously.
What commissioners said
Newly sworn Mayor Rebecca Shelton thanked voters and said she will "listen and take your input to the dais at every meeting," remarks that commissioners and members of the public noted as a pledge to increased responsiveness. Commissioner Thomas Turkin congratulated the mayor and said his focus will be on bringing the community together and delivering on core city issues.
Ending
The meeting included the formal reorganization of leadership and the immediate filling of multiple advisory board seats. Staff will notify appointees of next steps and any follow‑up orientation; several items approved in consent will proceed under existing staff authority.
