Loveland City Council swears in four members; Kathy Bailey re-elected mayor, Andy Bateman named vice mayor
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Summary
At an organizational meeting, the Loveland City Council swore in four council members and approved Kathy Bailey as mayor and Andy Bateman as vice mayor by unanimous 7-0 votes; several new members thanked volunteers and noted close election margins.
The Loveland City Council convened and held a swearing‑in and organizational session in which four council members took oaths of office and the council elected its leadership for the coming term.
Kathy Bailey was nominated for mayor and, after no further nominations, was approved by roll call 7-0. Bailey then took the oath of office; in remarks after being sworn she said she has served previously and said, "This will be my fifth term as mayor," thanking staff and family for their support.
The council also selected Andy Bateman as vice mayor. John Hart nominated Bateman; the roll call vote to appoint him carried 7-0. Bateman took the oath and expressed appreciation for the honor and a commitment to collaborative service.
Four members were sworn in during the meeting. Sherry Hamlin, administered her oath by Emily McNichols and told the chamber she had won her seat by a slim margin, saying, "I won by 2 votes," and urging residents that every vote matters. John Hart and Deidre Hazlebaker (name appears with variant spellings in the transcript) each took the oath and offered brief remarks of gratitude to campaign teams, family and city staff. Another new council member, Adam (surname variably spelled in the transcript), also took the oath and thanked supporters.
The meeting included an invocation and a benediction delivered by Pastor Bill Hounshall, who urged the newly sworn council to seek unity and to 'pray about your decisions.' The session concluded when a motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved by roll call 7-0.
No ordinances, resolutions or substantive policy items were considered at this meeting; the agenda focused on ceremonial oaths and selection of council leadership. Mayor Bailey will preside over the council going forward.
