Monroe City Council sworn in for new term; mayor and members outline priorities

Monroe City officials held a swearing-in and organizational session to begin the 2026 council term and to outline immediate priorities.

After adjourning the first part of the meeting for the oath of office, Clerk Treasurer Michelle LaVoy administered the oath. Mayor Robert Clark reconvened the meeting for the new term and opened with thanks to the judge who administered the ceremony and to residents and staff.

Sister Maxine Golisch delivered an invocation, asking for wisdom and courage for the council’s work. Members of the council offered brief remarks of thanks and congratulation: Councilman Mike Hader and Councilwoman Jermaine Sperghe thanked voters and staff; Councilwoman Vining and Councilwoman Stringham expressed appreciation for family and community support; Councilman Andrew Felder emphasized community volunteerism and recent committee appointments.

City Manager Robinson congratulated the elected officials and praised their service orientation. A resident who identified himself as Ferdin offered a public comment thanking council members by name for their community work. Mayor Clark also highlighted recent grant-funded projects the city has secured—he cited that the city has received tens of millions in grant funding across multiple projects and mentioned one large project with a $24,000,000 cost that remains to be completed as an example of ongoing work; he encouraged residents to participate on boards and commissions and explained the council-manager form of government.

The council then moved to adjourn; the clerk called the roll, votes were recorded in the affirmative, and the meeting ended.