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Lacey council swears in four members, re-elects mayor and names deputy mayor; issues cultural proclamations
Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting the City of Lacey council swore in four council members, re-elected Andy Reiter as mayor and selected Malcolm Miller as deputy mayor by voice votes, approved the consent agenda and issued proclamations recognizing Korean American Day (Jan. 13) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 19).
The City of Lacey City Council on Jan. 6 swore in four council members, re-elected a mayor for a two-year term and selected a deputy mayor, then approved the agenda and issued two proclamations honoring Korean American Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Marion Turner, Andy Reiter, Ryan Seale and Carolyn Cox took the oath of office for their respective council positions during the meeting. "I, Marion Turner... do solemnly swear," Turner said while repeating the oath. Andy Reiter likewise repeated the oath for council position 5; Ryan Seale and Carolyn Cox repeated the oath for positions 6 and 7, respectively.
The council then opened nominations for mayor. An unidentified council member nominated Andy Ryder for mayor; the nominee accepted and, with no objections, the council elected the nominee by voice vote. The council followed the same process for deputy mayor after a nomination of Malcolm Miller; the council elected Miller by voice vote with no objections.
A motion to approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda was moved and seconded and carried unanimously by voice vote.
The council issued a proclamation designating Jan. 13, 2026, as Korean American Day in Lacey. Sandra England and board chair Song Kim accepted the proclamation and described the local celebration and the historical context they traced to a 2007 Washington state action noted during remarks.
The council also proclaimed Jan. 19, 2026, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reverend David L. Reeves and Dr. Thelma Jackson spoke in support of the proclamation and described planned local observances; Dr. Jackson, introduced as a long-time Lacey resident, urged the community to observe the day "as a day on, not a day off." Mayor Reiter cited the council's history of African American representation and noted that, for the first time, two African Americans serve on the council.
The meeting closed with routine council reports, including an intercity transit report noting adoption of a 2026–2031 strategic plan and ongoing planning for a zero-emission fleet, and the mayor adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:53 p.m.
What happens next: Newly sworn council members begin their terms; mayor and deputy mayor will serve two-year terms. The council directed staff to follow up on items raised during public comment.
