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Spencer Duncan sworn in as Topeka mayor; council elects Hofer deputy mayor, opens District 8 application period
Summary
Spencer Duncan took the oath Jan. 6 as Topeka's mayor. The council elected Councilmember Hofer as deputy mayor by ballot, approved a consent agenda of public works projects, and opened a two-week application period to fill the District 8 vacancy.
Spencer Duncan was sworn in as mayor of the City of Topeka on Jan. 6, taking the oath to support the U.S. and Kansas constitutions and to discharge the duties of mayor for the city.
The council then conducted routine organizational business, approving the consent agenda of street, stormwater, alley and sidewalk projects and a cereal malt beverage application for Doughboys Pizzeria. The council voted 8–0 to carry the consent agenda.
Under city procedures the…
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