The Kennesaw City Council appointed Council Member Pat Farris to serve as mayor pro tem for 2025 during its Jan. 6 meeting. The nomination passed with four votes in favor; Farris abstained from the vote.

A council member moved to nominate Pat Farris and another council member seconded. The council then took a voice/hand vote. The transcript records the outcome as “That’s 4. Pat’s abstaining. The motion is approved by a vote of 4 to 0.” The transcript does not identify the mover by name.

The mayor pro tem serves as the council’s designated substitute for the mayor when needed. The appointment is for the 2025 calendar year; the transcript does not record an effective end date beyond the year.