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Federal Way swears in officials; Martin Moore elected council president 4–3
Summary
Mayor Jim Ferrell and newly elected council members were sworn in Jan. 6; after multiple ballots the City Council elected Martin Moore as council president in a 4–3 vote. Moore immediately postponed committee confirmations to the next meeting.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and newly elected members of the City Council took the oath of office Wednesday evening as the council moved quickly through ceremonial business and then into internal leadership votes.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the ceremonial swearing-in of officials, including Mayor Jim Ferrell and council members Martin Moore, Melissa Hamilton…
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