Fazlil Kabir was sworn in as mayor of College Park in a ceremonial council session that also installed three new council members and confirmed Council Member Maria Mackie as mayor pro tem.

Mayor Kabir repeated the oath administered by the clerk of the circuit court, promising to "support the Constitution of the United States" and to "execute the office of mayor for the city of College Park," remarks recited as part of the official swearing-in. The council then turned to organizational business and voted to confirm Mackie as mayor pro tem after the mayor nominated her.

The session combined formal business with tributes to outgoing members. Dr. Letitra Brown Esters, who represented District 2 for five years, used her farewell to urge civil discourse and continued community engagement, saying, "Remember, there is no greater power than your voice." Former council members and residents also offered thanks and recollections during the public-comment period.

Incoming council members spoke briefly after being sworn. One said they would prioritize implementing restorative justice efforts in Lakeland and addressing housing affordability; another emphasized working with residents and university partners to maintain quality services.

In his inaugural remarks, Mayor Kabir thanked family and staff, cited recent accomplishments including improvements to Route 1 and new community spaces, and listed priorities for the new term: amenities and services across neighborhoods, housing affordability, stormwater and flooding projects in Colbert Hills, continued revitalization of Route 1, work on the Purple Line project and efforts to improve public safety and policing services.

Procedural votes at the meeting included approval of the agenda and the consent agenda earlier in the session. After the swearing-in and remarks, the council adjourned and moved to a reception and the official signing of oaths.

The council's next procedural steps include carrying forward the mayor's priorities into upcoming meetings and the advertised projects such as the Duval Field renovation and the North College Park Community Center.