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Norton City Council swears in members, elects Don Harbert council president
Summary
At its Jan. 5 organizational meeting, Norton City Council swore in incoming and returning members, elected Don Harbert as council president and Doug De Harphart as vice president, and approved a package of small rule clarifications to be finalized at a later vote.
Newly sworn-in council members took the oath of office at Norton City Hall on Jan. 5 as the city opened its 2026 organizational meeting. "I, Jamie S. Lopez, do solemnly swear to uphold the constitution of The United States, the laws of the state of Ohio, the charter of the city of Norton," Lopez recited during the ceremony; Paul Tausley, Doctor…
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