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Queenstown certifies uncontested election; Thomas Willis Jr. sworn in, council affirms president appointment
Summary
Town Clerk Aaron Horney certified the Nov. 4 election as cancelled under Town Charter Section 19-12.2, declaring Thomas Willis Jr. re-elected; Willis took the oath of office and commissioners recorded a unanimous vote to appoint the town president.
Town Clerk Aaron Horney certified that the Nov. 4, 2024, town election was cancelled because it was uncontested under Town Charter Section 19-12.2, and he declared Thomas Willis Jr. re-elected to a three-year term. Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan administered the oath of office to Willis, who then took his seat as commissioner.
The meeting record shows a subsequent motion to appoint the town president carried unanimously, 3-0. The certification and oath were recorded as formal actions during the Nov. 20 regular meeting.
Why it matters: Certifying uncontested races and swearing elected officials into office are procedural steps that confirm continuity of governance and allow the commission to proceed with business, including votes on ordinances, procurement and infrastructure planning.
Next steps: The commission continued with its agenda items after the swearing-in; no additional election actions were recorded at the meeting.
