Lincoln council certifies Nov. 5 election and swears in mayor, three council members and treasurer

The City of Lincoln council on Dec. 10 certified the results of the Nov. 5, 2024 municipal election and swore in incoming officials, including Holly Andreatta as mayor and newly elected council members John Reedy (District 3), Richard Pearl (District 4) and Whitney Eklund (District 5). Gregory Kevin was sworn in as city treasurer.

The council clerk led the formal certification and the oath of office for each incoming official. John Reedy, Richard Pearl and Whitney Eklund each repeated the oath after the clerk; the council recorded the oath-signing and congratulated the new members. The mayor administered the oath to Holly Andreatta, who was introduced as the incoming mayor and received congratulations from council and attendees.

The swearing-in followed ceremonial recognition earlier in the meeting for retiring city clerk Gwendolyn “Gwen” Scanlon, in which the council read a proclamation honoring her 21 years of municipal service. Council members and local community leaders offered tributes and presented gifts before the oath proceedings.

City staff coordinated the ceremony so new officials could sign certificates and pose for photographs with family and friends. The council also used the ceremonial portion of the meeting to welcome and introduce the interim city clerk, Hope, who was sworn in earlier in the agenda.

The certification and swearing-in conclude the formal administration of the election results and place the newly elected officials into their offices; the council moved on to its regular business afterward and adjourned at the close of the meeting.