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Keisha Chapman sworn in as East Point mayor; council members outline infrastructure and public-safety priorities
Summary
Keisha Chapman took the oath as mayor of East Point at a public ceremony marking the swearing-in of new and returning council members. Speakers highlighted recent infrastructure investments — including a $1.2 million fire truck, an upgraded 911 center, and a funded drone program — and urged collaborative stewardship of the city.
Keisha Chapman was sworn in as mayor of East Point on Wednesday during a public inauguration at the city’s civic event, where several newly elected and returning City Council members also took the oath of office.
The ceremony, introduced by event organizer Kathy Warren and emceed by Marvin Dickson, featured a welcome from City Manager Redmond Jones, an invocation, musical performances and remarks from a former mayor. Jones called the event a moment to reaffirm public service and encouraged partnership between the incoming leadership and city staff.
Jones said the mayor’s election “reflects the trust of the people of East Point” and urged the new officials to steward that trust through listening and…
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