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Olivette council certifies election, swears in new members and elects Brian Lewis mayor
Summary
The Olivette City Council certified 04/07/2026 election results, swore in newly elected members, and elected Brian Lewis as mayor and Kate Pishon Hellman as chairman pro tem; council appointed liaison roles, the city treasurer and designated the official newspaper.
The Olivette City Council completed its annual reorganization, certifying April election results, swearing in new council members and choosing leadership for the 2026–27 term.
The deputy clerk read certified results reported from the St. Louis County Election Board and the council voted to accept the returns. The council then administered oaths to newly elected members, including Rob Jurgill and Mike Solomonov.
Under Section 2.3 of the city charter, the council elected Brian Lewis as mayor for a one‑year term. Lewis took the oath of office after a nomination and unanimous council vote. The council also elected Kate Pishon Hellman as chairman pro tem for the year and appointed Mike Ferguson as city treasurer for the 2026–27 term; both motions passed on voice polls.
Council members then confirmed a slate of liaison assignments to city boards and commissions: Rob Trigell (Parks & Recreation), Mike Solomonov (Economic Development), Sydney Clark (Zoning Board of Appeals), Brian Lewis (Pension Board and Housing Authority) and Kate Pishon Hellman (Planning & Community Design). The council also voted to designate the local county paper as the official newspaper for legal notices.
The meeting included a series of tributes: the council honored outgoing member Maxine Wild for 12 years of service and recognized outgoing mayor Sydney Clark for her year of leadership and several city milestones.
All reorganization motions were approved by the council in unanimous voice polls at the meeting.
