Brookhaven council swears in two members, affirms mayor’s slate of appointments and moves to executive session on litigation

Brookhaven’s City Council on Jan. 5 held a special meeting to administer oaths of office to two councilmembers, confirm a set of mayoral appointments and then move into an executive session to discuss litigation.

Judge Anna Maria Martinez swore in Jennifer Owens and John Funny, each repeating the oath to support the U.S. and Georgia constitutions and the city charter. Owens, after being sworn in, said she was “humbled” and described public service as a fulfillment of a dream, thanking residents, family and colleagues for their support.

Mayor John Park led the ceremonial portion of the meeting, invited a prayer from Pastor Kevin Eads of Live Brookhaven and introduced the national anthem performance by Chelsea Mason. Park opened the meeting by asking the clerk to call the roll and later said the council had “work to do” before moving on to appointments.

The council then considered a series of mayoral appointments. By voice vote the council approved the selection of Councilmember John Funny as mayor pro tem and confirmed nominations the mayor presented, including reappointment of the city manager,…