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Diane Lanahan sworn in to complete a two-year term on Morrisville council
Summary
Following nominations and a council vote, Diane Lanahan was sworn in to fill the Second Ward seat for the remainder of the two-year term and immediately assumed voting duties for the meeting.
Council nominated and voted to fill a Second Ward vacancy on Nov. 18, selecting Diane Lanahan to complete the two-year term left vacant by Melissa Johnson.
After nominations from councilors for Diane Lanahan and Kathy Panzida, council conducted the process described by the solicitor and recorded each council member's choice; Diane Lanahan was selected. She took the oath of office before the mayor and was seated as a voting member. The solicitor reviewed the requirements for appointed council members, including filing a notarized affidavit of residency and taking the oath of office.
Why it matters: The appointment increases council's voting membership to eight and allows the newly appointed member to participate in votes and committee work immediately.
Next steps: Lanahan signed the oath and will be eligible to vote on future agenda items; administrative staff will file her residency affidavit and oath with the borough records.
