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Dan Ritchie sworn in as West Richland City Council member for Position 6
Summary
Dan Ritchie was sworn in as the newest member of the West Richland City Council; Mayor Fred Brink administered the oath and the council convened at 6:02 p.m. The mayor said the council now has a full membership and will proceed with committee assignments.
Dan Ritchie took the oath of office and was sworn in as West Richland City Council member for Position 6 during the council’s meeting that began at 6:02 p.m.
Mayor Fred Brink administered the oath, instructing Ritchie to “raise your right hand, please, and repeat after me.” Ritchie recited the oath, stating, “I, Daniel Ritchie… do solemnly swear that I am a citizen of the United States and the state of Washington… and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of this office to the best of my ability.” The mayor congratulated the council and invited Ritchie to take his seat.
The swearing-in fills the council seat identified as Position 6. Mayor Brink later noted that, with this addition, the council has a full bench and reviewed next steps for committee assignments and liaison roles. No formal vote was required for the swearing-in; procedural agenda business and announcements followed the ceremony.
The council proceeded with its regular agenda, including committee-assignment discussions and public-business items. Mayor Brink said he had prepared an assignments document and encouraged members to raise any concerns with him directly.
