Cedar Hill swears in mayor and two council members; mayor vows continued focus on public safety and growth

Cedar Hill — Stephen Mason was sworn in as mayor and took the oath of office Tuesday, May 27, at the regular meeting of the Cedar Hill City Council, where Gregory Glover was sworn in as council member for Place 5 and Alani Sims was sworn in as council member for Place 3.

The new and returning officials signed certificates of election issued pursuant to a February 25 cancellation order and each repeated the oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state.” Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett traveled to Cedar Hill and administered the oath to Mason.

Why it matters: The oath and installation formalize the city’s elected leadership for the coming term and set the stage for council priorities including public safety, economic development and neighborhood preservation that Mason emphasized in his remarks.

In remarks after the swearing-in, Mason thanked family, elected colleagues and city staff and said his long service to Cedar Hill gave him perspective on the city’s direction. “I am humbled by your presence,” Mason said. He described priorities including safety, public health and acting as “an ambassador for our city.”

Crockett praised Mason’s accessibility and advocacy for the region, saying, “Cedar Hill is so privileged to have a real true boss because this is somebody that will pick up the phone.”

Council members present also offered brief remarks and congratulations to the newly sworn officials. The installation was followed by brief presentations and the council moved on to routine and substantive business later in the meeting.

The swearing-in and remarks were ceremonial actions required to seat elected officials; no council vote was required for the oaths.