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Richmond Common Council elects Justin Burkhart president, Larry Parker president pro tem for 2026
Summary
At a Jan. 5 special meeting, the Richmond Common Council elected Justin Burkhart as council president and Larry Parker as president pro tem; both were approved by roll call votes and the council then began its regular meeting.
The Richmond Common Council opened a special session on Jan. 5, 2026, to elect its 2026 leadership and selected Justin Burkhart as council president and Larry Parker as president pro tem. Nominations were made from the floor and both offices were confirmed by roll call votes.
The special meeting began with nominations: a councilmember moved to nominate Justin Burkhart for president and the nomination was seconded. The clerk conducted a roll call that recorded the votes in favor; the president declared nominations closed and the motion carried. Council then nominated Larry Parker for president pro tem; that nomination also received a second and a roll call showing unanimous support.
Following the organizational votes, the council adjourned the special meeting and convened the regular session. The clerk called the roll and the meeting proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer delivered by Counselor Wright.
No amendments to the election procedures were recorded in the transcript; the council moved directly to routine business after the organizational votes.
