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Sean O'Neil sworn in as Wilsonville mayor; council elects Berry as council president
Summary
Sean O'Neil took the oath as Wilsonville mayor at the Jan. 6 council meeting. Newly elected councilors Anne Chevlin and Adam Cunningham were also sworn in. The council unanimously elected Councilor Berry as council president and approved the evening's agenda.
Sean O'Neil was sworn in as mayor of Wilsonville on Monday, Jan. 6, and joined by newly elected Councilors Anne Chevlin and Adam Cunningham in a brief ceremonial oath administered at the start of the City Council meeting.
The swearing-in was followed by brief remarks from O'Neil and the new councilors. O'Neil said he intends to focus on open communication, transparency and securing state and federal funding for local infrastructure, and he urged participation from residents and community stakeholders. Councilor Adam Cunningham described his approach to decision-making and emphasized fiscal stewardship and public engagement. Councilor Anne Chevlin thanked staff and her family and said she looks forward to serving.
Why it matters: The mayor and the two new councilors will set council priorities for 2025, including planning questions raised repeatedly during public comment about the Town Center and urban renewal. The inaugural remarks set the council's public tone and previewed infrastructure and housing as early priorities.
After opening business, the council elected a council president under the process described in chapter 4, section 18 of the city charter. Councilor Dunwell nominated Councilor Berry. Berry accepted the nomination and the council approved her by roll call. Mayor O'Neil announced the vote as 5-0 in favor of Councilor Berry.
Other housekeeping votes: The council also approved the order of the agenda by motion; the motion was moved and seconded and passed 5-0.
The meeting included a short reception and then resumed for business and public input. The city manager and other officials provided reminders about upcoming events and regular reports; the council president pointed attendees to the city's monthly department reports available online.
Ending: With the new members seated and council leadership chosen, the meeting moved into public input and then onto several substantive agenda items, including a staff presentation and a council vote on a stormwater acquisition resolution and first readings of two land-use ordinances.
