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Garner Council honors longtime member, swears in new members and elects Damien Dellinger mayor pro tem
Summary
At its Dec. 2 organizational meeting the Garner Town Council read a proclamation honoring 20-year council member Kathy Behringer, sworn in two newly elected members (including Calvin Stiles), approved committee assignments, and elected Damien Dellinger mayor pro tem by voice vote; the council then met in closed session to discuss pending litigation.
Garner — The Garner Town Council used its Dec. 2 organizational meeting to honor longtime council member Kathy Behringer, swear in newly elected members, adopt committee assignments and elect Damien Dellinger as mayor pro tem before moving into a closed session on litigation.
Mayor Buddy Gupton read a formal proclamation recognizing Behringer for 20 years of service, citing her leadership in downtown revitalization, creation of a Public Arts Advisory Board and the installation of the downtown sculpture Wings of Hope by local artist Jeff Turr. The proclamation also listed awards cited in council materials, including a 2011 North Carolina Department of Commerce Main Street recognition and Behringer’s receipt of the 2022 James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award and the 2025 Woman of the Year distinction at the She Achieves Garner Chamber Women’s Conference.
“Kathy, you have been a pleasure to work with through the years,” Council member Phil Matthews said during tributes that followed…
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