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Melissa Elliott sworn in as Henderson City's first Black female mayor
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Melissa Elliott was sworn in as mayor at the Henderson City Council's organizational meeting on Dec. 11, 2023; new councilmembers took their oaths, a Mayor Pro Tem was appointed, and outgoing members offered remarks of gratitude and advice.
Melissa Elliott took the oath of office on Dec. 11, 2023, becoming the city’s first Black female mayor as the Henderson City Council held its organizational meeting.
Judge Henry R. Banks administered the oath to Elliott and to newly elected councilmembers Sam Seifert (Ward 2), Michael Venable (Ward 3) and Tami Walker (Ward 4); Judge Benjamin S. Hunter swore in Geraldine Champion (Ward 1) earlier in the ceremony. After the…
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