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Jack Hastings selected vice mayor; sworn in during Surprise City Council meeting

2693933 · January 21, 2025

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Councilmember Jack Hastings was chosen by the council to serve as vice mayor and took the oath of office at the Jan. 21 meeting; Hastings said he would focus on public safety, job growth and fiscal restraint.

The Surprise City Council selected Councilmember Jack Hastings as vice mayor and administered the oath of office at the Jan. 21 meeting.

The City Clerk opened nominations under City Code §2‑41; a council member nominated Hastings and the council voted. The clerk earlier had explained that the selection process allows any councilmember except the mayor to serve and that councilmembers would vote by written ballot if needed; a runoff would be required if no candidate received a majority. On Jan. 21 the council voted and the clerk announced the selection.

Councilmember Jack Hastings was sworn in at the dais. Hastings told the council and audience he was honored to serve and thanked colleagues and residents of District 5. “It’s truly an honor,” Hastings said. He outlined priorities including funding public safety, supporting job growth and maintaining low taxes while providing essential services.

The council’s selection was unanimous, and Hastings will serve until he resigns, vacates his seat or the council selects another member to serve as vice mayor.