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Oak Ridge swears in new council member, elects Harton as mayor and honors outgoing mayor Kinnaman

Town of Oak Ridge Town Council · December 5, 2025

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Summary

At the Dec. 4 meeting the Town Council administered oaths of office, elected Jim Harton mayor and Mike Greason mayor pro tem by voice vote, and presented a proclamation honoring outgoing mayor Jim Kinnaman for years of service.

The Town of Oak Ridge held organizational business and recognition at its Dec. 4 meeting. Judge Stuart Albright administered oaths to newly elected council members; John Hamilton administered the oath for Lindsay Clark. Following nominations, council members elected Jim Harton as mayor and Mike Greason as mayor pro tem by voice votes.

Council presented a proclamation recognizing Jim Kinnaman’s service across multiple terms on council and his recent mayoral service; Kinnaman offered closing remarks reflecting on town accomplishments including sidewalks, trails, Tree City designation and a new youth-sports rebate program that provides a $70 rebate per Oak Ridge resident per sport. Council members thanked Kinnaman and presented the proclamation to his family.

What happens next: The council will move forward under the new organizational leadership. The town asked departing mayor Kinnaman to remain engaged with committees; incoming mayor Harton outlined priorities for water infrastructure, sidewalks and Heritage Farm Park phase 2.