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Austin leaders sworn in; mayor urges pragmatic governing
Summary
Newly sworn Austin mayor and councilmembers took oaths of office Jan. 6, 2025, and Mayor Kirk Watson delivered remarks urging practical, results-focused governance after listing recent accomplishments.
City officials and newly elected councilmembers were sworn into office at a special meeting of the Austin City Council on Jan. 6, 2025, at Austin City Hall.
Presiding Judge Sherry Statman administered oaths of office for the mayor and multiple councilmembers after an invocation by Chaplain Burns and the performance of the national anthem by Cassie Brandy. City Manager TC Broadnax opened the evening and welcomed attendees to the inauguration and special called meeting.
Mayor Kirk Watson, sworn in during the ceremony, used his remarks to lay out an emphasis on practical governing. He…
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