Ogden City held a ceremonial swearing-in of newly elected council members on the day of the event, with the Pledge of Allegiance, administration of the oath and brief remarks from each new member before the gathering moved to a reception in the foyer.

Presiding official (name not given in the transcript) opened the event, asked Councilmember Jill Berca to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced Recorder Tracy Hansen to handle the oath and signing. Hansen administered the oath; new members repeated it to "support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Utah" and to "discharge the duties of my office with fidelity."

Councilmember Washington thanked voters and described her roots in local community organizations and workplaces, saying, "I am beaming with proud to continue the legacy of all of my ancestors," and urging a spirit of service. Councilmember Ritchie, reflecting on four years in office, said he was "grateful for the opportunity to serve" and expressed eagerness to work with the other council members. Councilmember Lundell thanked supporters, invoked memories of a late friend, Ted Rogers, and said Ogden's "diversity in thought" was the city's "superpower," adding she looked forward to representing residents including the "4,500 people who fill out their ballot."

Other incumbent council members offered brief congratulations and encouraged public engagement, with officials noting the city will soon enter budget season and inviting residents to participate in upcoming work sessions. The presiding official closed the ceremonial portion of the event and invited attendees to adjourn into the foyer and council workroom for photos and refreshments; the record notes this was an informal ceremony rather than a full council meeting.

Recorder Tracy Hansen handled signing logistics and noted there were two copies of oath documents provided—one to sign and one to keep. The presiding official also noted that a separate oath will be administered for another council member (Lopez) when she returns from travel.