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Council unanimously elects Elizabeth McCollum as chief clerk; oath administered
Summary
Philadelphia City Council unanimously elected Elizabeth McCollum as chief clerk on Jan. 23; the roll call recorded 16 ayes and the oath of office was administered by U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Savage.
Philadelphia City Council on Jan. 23 unanimously elected Elizabeth McCollum as the council’s chief clerk and administered the oath of office during the morning session.
Majority Leader Catherine Gilmore Richardson nominated Elizabeth McCollum, identified in the nomination as a Philadelphia High School for Girls alumna; Council Member Mike Driscoll seconded the nomination. With nominations closed, council took a roll‑call vote. The clerk recorded 16 ayes and 0 nays; the chair declared McCollum duly elected chief clerk of the council.
The oath of office was administered by United States District Court Senior Judge Timothy J. Savage. Following the oath, McCollum briefly affirmed she would “support, obey, and defend” the constitutions and the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter and discharge all duties of the office of chief clerk.
Council president and several members offered public praise; the session then moved to the public‑comment and calendar portions of the meeting. The transcript records the roll‑call tally and the oath but does not record any contested objection or alternative candidate.
