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Ed Kolar sworn in as Milan mayor; three council members take Oath of Office

Milan City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Hon. Carol Kuhnke and Hon. Christian J. Horkey administered Oaths of Office to Mayor Edward Kolar and council members Marie Gress, Jesse Nie, and Dr. Shannon Dare Wayne. Council and staff then gave routine reports, including Downtown Development Authority updates and transit meeting notices.

At the Jan. 20 Milan City Council meeting, judges from the Washtenaw County Probate Court and the Monroe County 1st District Court administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Edward Kolar and council members Marie Gress, Jesse Nie, and Dr. Shannon Dare Wayne.

The minutes list Hon. Carol Kuhnke (Washtenaw County Probate Court) and Hon. Christian J. Horkey (Monroe County 1st District Court) as conducting the oath. After the swearing-in, council and staff provided routine reports: Councilmember Marie Gress highlighted an upcoming citizens’ transit group meeting to explore public-transportation options; Councilmember Stafford recognized two firefighters retiring that week; Mayor Pro-Tem Kerkes shared Planning Commission updates; Mayor Kolar thanked City Attorney Steve Mann for guidance; Dr. Wayne reported Downtown Development Authority activity and noted she will attend her first fire board meeting.

Councilmember Jesse Nie welcomed new appointees to the Milan Downtown Development Authority; the minutes record appreciation for DPW’s snow response as well. No formal votes were associated with the swearing-in itself.