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Troy Smith sworn in as Willard mayor; outgoing mayor stresses transparency and staffing wins
Summary
Troy Smith took the oath as Willard mayor on June 24. Outgoing Mayor Baird used his remarks to outline staff hires, praise interim administrator Donna Stewart, and emphasize a shift toward greater transparency and customer service.
Troy Smith was sworn in as mayor of Willard on June 24, reciting the oath to support the constitutions of the United States and Missouri and to execute the duties of mayor to the best of his ability. The formal swearing — administered at the meeting — completed the board's change in leadership.
Outgoing Mayor Baird delivered extended remarks to the board and the public before the oath, reflecting on a period of leadership turnover and outlining priorities for the new administration. He credited interim…
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