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Warren Council Swears In Two New Members; Elects DePasquale President, Cronin Vice President
Summary
Judge Nike swore in Louis A. Rigo and Derek L. Tremblay. The town council then elected Joseph DePasquale as president and Kerry Cronin as vice president in voice votes after nominations and seconds.
Judge Nike administered the oath of office to Louis A. Rigo and Derek L. Tremblay, who pledged to support the constitutions of the United States and Rhode Island and to uphold Warren's charter and ordinances.
After the swearing-in, council members nominated Joseph (Joe) DePasquale for town council president. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The council also nominated Kerry Cronin for vice president; that motion was seconded and approved. The council president and vice president will serve as the town's leadership going into the next term.
The votes were taken orally and recorded in the meeting minutes as affirmative following motions and seconds. No roll-call tallies were provided for the officer elections in the transcript. The council proceeded immediately to its business calendar after establishing leadership.
