Kelly Davis was elected and sworn in as mayor of Auburn during a city council meeting. The council voted to appoint Davis after a nomination and second; the motion passed and Davis took the oath of office administered by a family member identified in the transcript as Sandy Kolditz.

The outgoing mayor delivered parting remarks that listed recent city initiatives and priorities. The mayor highlighted passage of “Measure F,” described in the meeting as a hotel and short-term rental tax intended to raise city revenue, and cited city facility solar installations completed during the NEM 2 window. “We imposed a fair tax on hotels and Airbnbs on out of town users,” the outgoing mayor said, and said the solar projects will “save hundreds of thousands of dollars in the long term operating cost.” The outgoing mayor also noted the council had authorized an entertainment zone (identified in the meeting as a Placer County first), supported new businesses including restaurants and retail, and authorized a dedicated bike lane planned for 2026.

Council members then nominated and selected a vice mayor. Rachel Riddell Harris was nominated and, after a recorded roll-call, was sworn in as vice mayor. The transcript records affirmative roll-call responses for several members and an oath in which the vice mayor stated, “I, Rachelle Harris, solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California.”

In her first address as mayor, Kelly Davis framed her priorities around preserving Auburn’s character while planning for growth. Davis thanked city staff and volunteers, singled out city manager Sean Rebe and staff member Amy Lind for their work, and said the city must be “thoughtful and proactive in shaping what Auburn becomes.” She pledged to advance active-transportation projects, continue infrastructure planning through the general plan and a capital-improvement plan, and support youth and recreation programs. “Auburn must remain a place where people feel connected,” Davis said, adding that the council sets direction but the community gives Auburn “its heart.”

The meeting closed after the incoming mayor invited attendees to a reception. No formal policy votes or ordinances were recorded on the meeting agenda beyond the officer elections.