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Bethlehem council swears in new members; Rachel Leon elected council president, Colleen Laird vice president
Summary
At an organizational meeting, the City of Bethlehem swore in newly elected officials, then elected Rachel Leon council president (7–0) and Colleen Laird vice president (4–3). Judges administered oaths and the council immediately proceeded to routine votes and initial remarks.
Rachel Leon was elected council president in a 7–0 roll-call vote at Bethlehem’s organizational meeting, where judges also administered oaths to newly elected officials.
The meeting moved from ceremonial presentations into the swearing-in. Judge Brian Panella and Judge Jordan Nisley administered oaths of office to newly elected officials, including George Johnson, who was sworn in as controller;…
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