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Newman City council confirms department heads, solicitors and numerous board appointments; approves Ito Ramenbar license

Newman City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Council elected Scott Burda as mayor pro tem, adopted department head appointments, confirmed Danielle Sewell as municipal court solicitor and Jim Strickland as municipal public defender, and approved multiple board nominations. The council also closed a public hearing and approved an alcohol beverage license for Ito Ramenbar.

At the start of the meeting the council elected Councilman Scott Burda mayor pro tem after a motion and voice vote.

The council then moved to adopt department head appointments as listed on the agenda and approved them by voice vote. The mayor noted department heads would be considered separately from the full slate.

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