Tipp City Council convened Jan. 5, 2026, and held a ceremonial swearing-in for newly elected members. Judge Sam Huffman administered the oath, reciting language referencing the Ohio Constitution and the city charter and asking members to "faithfully, honestly, and impartially" discharge the duties of their offices.

The council then opened nominations for mayor and for president of council, noting these are two-year terms elected by the membership. The presiding officer announced two nominees for mayor: Logan Rogers and Catherine (name appears variably in the transcript). Council members began casting votes by voice; the transcript records the nominations and calls for votes but does not include a final roll-call result for the mayoral race in the recorded portion.

After the leadership nominations, the council moved to approve the meeting agenda and to consider minutes from the Dec. 1, 2025, meeting before turning to the evening's legislation and appointments. The meeting record also notes family members were invited to join newly sworn members for photographs following the ceremonial portion.