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Dan Areola sworn in as Tracy mayor; outgoing Mayor Nancy D. Young honored
Summary
Dan Areola was sworn in as Tracy mayor on Dec. 17, 2024. The council certified November election results, swore in the treasurer and two new councilmembers, and paid tribute to outgoing Mayor Nancy D. Young for her years of service.
Dan Areola was sworn in as mayor of Tracy on Dec. 17, 2024, taking the oath administered by former U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney and telling the audience he will prioritize opportunity for young people and unity across the city. The council earlier certified the Nov. 5, 2024 election results and swore in Ray McCray as treasurer and Steve Abercrombie and Dottie Nygaard as city council members.
The certified canvass presented by City Clerk Adrienne Richardson recorded Dan Areola as mayor, Steve Abercrombie and Dottie Nygaard as council members, and Raymond “Ray” McCray as treasurer. Richardson asked the council to adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the election; council moved and approved that staff recommendation before the oaths.
Outgoing Mayor Nancy D. Young received multiple tributes during the meeting. Community organizations and visiting officials presented plaques and tokens of appreciation: Tamika Smith of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission thanked Young for her leadership on regional rail boards; local civic groups and the Tracy African American Association highlighted her long community service. Young reflected on 16 years in city service, cited Measure V and key projects such as Legacy Fields and homelessness initiatives, and urged the new council to be willing to make hard decisions.
After taking the oath, Areola said his experiences growing up in Tracy shaped his priorities and pledged to “build a Tracy of opportunity for all.” Newly sworn Councilmember Steve Abercrombie and Councilmember Dottie Nygaard each thanked supporters and said they would work to advance public safety, youth programs and community partnerships.
What’s next: The council took care of multiple organizational items at the meeting and will return in January for regular business. The meeting also included a separate, unresolved agenda item about filling a current council vacancy; council voted to bring back a review of the city’s vacancy policy before appointing anyone to the open seat.
