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Louisburg swears in new mayor and council members; Betty Wright named mayor pro tem
Summary
At its December meeting Louisburg swore in newly elected officials, including Christopher Smiles and David Keith Roseby, and the council recognized Betty Wright as mayor pro tem by voice vote. The ceremony included oaths administered by a judge and brief congratulations from the mayor.
The Louisburg Town Council held a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials during its December meeting. Christopher Smiles stated his name and took the oath "as mayor," after which the presiding official congratulated him. David Keith Roseby and Sean (name recorded as "Sean Edward" and parts of "Sebastian Keese" in the transcript) also stated their names and were sworn in as council members. A councilwoman identified as Wright took the oath as well.
After seating the new members, a motion was made to recognize Betty Wright as mayor pro tem for the upcoming council session. The motion was seconded and the council approved the recognition by voice vote; "Aye" was recorded and no opposition was noted in the transcript.
The council chair noted that residents now have a newly seated mayor and council for the next two years, and members exchanged congratulations following the oaths.
What happens next: newly sworn officials took their seats and will assume duties for the current term; the council named Betty Wright mayor pro tem for the next session.
