Mayor Rezeppa opened an inauguration ceremony and led the room in the Pledge of Allegiance before the city clerk administered oaths to returning councilmembers and new officers. A brief invocation was delivered by Father Mark Goronsky. Councilmembers Dora, Rick Benedetti and Timber (Timber Bond Crooks) were sworn in for the coming term with the oath specifically pledging service to the City of Trenton, County of Wayne and State of Michigan.

After photographs and refreshments, the council reconvened for its regular meeting at 7:04 p.m., repeated the pledge, and confirmed a quorum. Mayor Rezeppa called for routine approvals and opened the floor for remarks. Councilwoman Rodriguez thanked voters and supporters and said she was “excited for this next term” (S7). Councilwoman Von Crooks expressed appreciation for residents and department heads and acknowledged State Senator Darren Camilleri for attending (S8). Councilman Benedetti thanked voters and department leaders and said he hopes the council will “keep doing that” work together (S10).

The ceremony also included the police department presenting awards to two lieutenants who completed the Staff in Command leadership program and the swearing-in of two new officers, Colin Slater and Mason Walls, each reciting the standard police oath for the City of Trenton, County of Wayne, State of Michigan (S14, S16). The mayor adjourned the ceremonial portion and later called the regular meeting to order.

The meeting concluded with routine business, scheduling and community acknowledgments; the council adjourned at 7:58 p.m. and scheduled its next study session and regular meeting for the following week.