Delavan council sworn in; mayor offers congratulations and calls to honor late zoning administrator

The Delavan Common Council swore in newly elected members and recited oaths at the start of the meeting. Alondra Garcia, Matt Deeser and Paul Wilson each took the oath to "support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin"; Mayor Reinert likewise took the mayoral oath.

The oath sequence marked the formal seating of the new council. "I, Alondra Garcia, swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin," Alondra Garcia stated during the ceremonial oath. Similar oath language was presented by Matt Deeser and Paul Wilson.

Mayor Reinert used his remarks to congratulate the newly seated alderpersons and to emphasize continuity. "As I've often said, we've got, you know, just a really great overall council ... and I'm really, really excited to continue that work with each and every one of you," he said, thanking council members and staff and noting the recent elections indicated broad citizen support for the direction of the city.

The mayor also announced that the city's building zoning administrator, T Welsh, passed away the previous Monday and asked that the council keep him and his family in their thoughts and prayers. Reinert said it would be appropriate for the council to adjourn later in the evening in Welsh's honor and noted that a service and a celebration of life would be held Friday for those who want to pay respects.

The swearing-in and mayoral remarks set the tone for a largely procedural meeting that proceeded to committee reports, routine approvals and multiple votes on city contracts and licenses.