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Leonardo Williams sworn in as Durham mayor; Caballero named mayor pro tem
Summary
At an organizational meeting Dec. 1, Durham officials certified election results, swore in Mayor Leonardo Williams and three new council members, and appointed Alexander Javier Caballero as mayor pro tem — the council’s first Hispanic mayor pro tem. The council also approved routine appointments and the consent agenda.
Leonardo Williams was sworn in as Durham’s mayor Dec. 1 during the city council’s organizational meeting, affirmed his oath to the Constitution and offered brief remarks urging the council to focus on governing rather than campaigning.
The Durham County Board of Elections presented certified results for the 2025 municipal cycle, confirming Williams as mayor and Matt Kopack (Ward 1), Shanetta Burris (Ward 2) and Chelsea Cook…
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