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Nancy Bacchus sworn in for fourth term as Auburn mayor; outlines affordable-housing push and 0-based budget plan
Summary
At a swearing-in ceremony in Auburn, Mayor Nancy Bacchus was administered the oath of office and used her remarks to highlight priorities for the next four years, including public safety, more affordable housing, downtown revitalization and a shift to a hybrid 0-based budgeting process.
Mayor Nancy Bacchus was sworn in for a fourth term in a public ceremony in Auburn. City Attorney Jason Whalen administered the oath of office before a packed room, after which Bacchus delivered remarks laying out priorities for her next four years in office.
Bacchus thanked longtime supporters, city staff and family, reflected on more than two decades in local government and said Auburn has seen both growth and sharp challenges. "Our kids should be thriving, not worried about even if they can pay rent," she said, characterizing affordable housing as a top priority.
The mayor cited recent emergencies — the pandemic, two…
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