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Josh Gates sworn in as Jasper City mayor; vows focus on infrastructure and collaboration
Summary
At Jasper City's inauguration, Josh Gates took the oath as mayor and emphasized infrastructure, investment and collaboration. Outgoing mayor Gary Cowan reflected on 25 years of service and the city's fiscal growth; the event included an invocation, recognition of dignitaries, and a reception sponsored by local banks and organizations.
Josh Gates was sworn in as mayor of Jasper City during an inaugural ceremony that included prayers, remarks from the outgoing mayor and recognition of federal and state officials.
"I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability, so help me God," Gates repeated as he took the oath administered by the municipal judge. In his first address as mayor, Gates thanked outgoing leaders and the community and said his administration would "take bold…
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