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Joe R. Beasley sworn in as mayor of Tazewell; term runs through Dec. 31, 2026
Summary
During the Dec. 9 meeting, Charity Hurst administered the oath of office and Joe R. Beasley was sworn in to serve as mayor of the Town of Tazewell effective immediately through Dec. 31, 2026, or until replaced pursuant to a special election if required.
Tazewell County Clerk of the Court Charity Hurst administered the oath of office at the start of the council meeting Dec. 9. Joe R. Beasley repeated the oath and accepted the position "as mayor of the Town of Tazewell Town Council" for a term commencing immediately and ending Dec. 31, 2026 (or until replaced pursuant to a special election, if necessary, per the Tazewell County Circuit Court order).
The clerk led the oath and Beasley repeated the statutory language pledging to support the U.S. Constitution and the Commonwealth of Virginia Constitution and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office. The mayor's term and the oath were recorded on the meeting minutes; the council moved on to scheduled presentations after the ceremonial swearing.
No contested questions about the oath were raised on the record.
