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Randy Larkin elected council president; Wayne Godfrey chosen vice president
Summary
Council members nominated and elected Randy Larkin as council president and Wayne Godfrey as vice president; both positions were decided by roll-call votes during the meeting.
The DeRidder City Council held nominations and elected leadership for its current term. Randy Larkin was nominated and elected president of the council by roll-call vote after nominations closed. Council members then nominated Wayne Godfrey for vice president and he was elected by roll-call vote.
President Larkin thanked colleagues for their support and said he would take the role "very seriously." Council members who spoke during the nominations praised Larkin's dedication and preparation during the recent transition period.
The council then proceeded with other agenda items and scheduled public hearings for introduced ordinances.
