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Lago Vista swears in three council members; new mayor outlines water, emergency and innovation priorities
Summary
At a special called meeting, Lago Vista swore in Karen Gomez (Place 5), Amanda Chavarria (Place 3), Jess Hall (Place 1) and Shane Som as mayor; the new mayor emphasized water infrastructure, emergency preparedness and a 2026 strategic plan and announced a Texas Water Development Board site visit.
Lago Vista held a swearing-in ceremony for incoming council members and the mayor during a special called meeting at 5:47 p.m. Judge Eckert administered oaths to Karen Gomez (Place 5), Amanda Chavarria (Place 3) and Jess Hall (Place 1). Shane Som was sworn in as mayor and used his remarks to lay out early priorities for the council.
Som said the council will focus on a strategic plan for 2026, efforts to…
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