Naya Young was sworn in as a member of the Tampa City Council at a ceremony in Tampa City Council chambers, taking an oath administered by City Clerk Shirley Fox and pledging to uphold the City of Tampa charter and ordinances.

The oath ceremony included an invocation by Chief Bennett and the Pledge of Allegiance. After repeating the oath, Young signed paperwork and took the vacant seat on the dais. "I'm really excited to have the opportunity to represent you all, and, I'm excited to work with you all," Councilwoman Naya Young said during brief remarks.

Council members congratulated Young and welcomed her to the council. Councilman Carlson noted Young emerged from a field of about 14 candidates, calling her campaign and accomplishments "remarkable;" Councilman Rivera praised Young's "heart for the community" and said he saw in her "a heart for social justice and for decency and equity and for inclusion." Councilwoman Hertzak observed that Young is the "seventeenth woman" to serve on the City of Tampa council and said members were looking forward to working with her.

Speakers pointed out elected officials and community leaders in the audience, including Mayor Jane Castor, Commissioner Gwen Myers, State Attorney Susie Lopez and Representative Diane Hart. The chair announced a reception downstairs for attendees who wished to greet the new councilmember and said Young had private engagements later.

The oath Young recited included language to support "the charter and ordinances of the City of Tampa" and to "faithfully perform the duties of said position." The transcript does not record any council vote related to the installation; the record shows the oath administered and Young's acceptance.

A group photograph with the newly sworn councilmember and her family followed the ceremony.