Mary Coppell sworn in as Hainesville mayor; board proclaims May 28 'Mayor Jerry Daley Day' and confirms key appointments

Mary Coppell was sworn in as mayor of the Village of Hainesville on May 20, 2025, and the board unanimously approved appointments to key municipal offices and issued a proclamation honoring outgoing Mayor Jerry Daley.

The oath and proclamation were administered during the board meeting. Mayor Mary Coppell read a proclamation naming Wednesday, 05/28/2025, "to be Mayor Jerry Daley Day" in Hainesville as her first official act. Outgoing Mayor Jerry Daley, who has served the village as mayor for the past eight years, told attendees, "For me, it has been an honor and privilege to have served the village as a village mayor for the past 8 years."

The mayor asked the board to confirm several appointments. The slate presented and approved with a voice vote included Christina Reeser as village clerk, Ruby Mendez as deputy clerk, Kelly Hensley as treasurer, Ansel Bling as village attorney, and Gaywalt Hamilton as village engineers. The motion was made and seconded and approved by the board on a unanimous voice vote; no roll-call vote or individual tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.

Trustee Wally Harris, who is stepping down this evening after 12 years of service as a trustee, was recognized by several speakers for his long service to the village; speakers praised his work on public works and on financial oversight. Following the confirmations, the board recessed for a brief celebration and refreshments.

Decisions and next steps: The appointments take effect immediately upon board approval. The proclamation sets a commemorative date of May 28, 2025, as "Mayor Jerry Daley Day" in Hainesville. No additional policy actions or budgetary changes were recorded in connection with these items.