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Ruston swears in new city clerk; council and public thank volunteers for 4th of July

City of Ruston City Council · July 7, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Hopkins administered the oath of office to Josh Stecker as City Clerk; councilmembers and several public commenters thanked volunteers for the 4th of July celebration.

Mayor Hopkins administered the oath of office for newly appointed City Clerk Josh Stecker during the July 7 meeting.

The meeting included multiple acknowledgments of the recent 4th of July celebration. Public commenter Doug Hammond "thanked the City for its support for the 4th of July celebration" and later Sophy Englund and Mark Shingledecker thanked the council and volunteers. Councilmembers Hedrick, Jensen, Holland and Wilson also each thanked volunteers and welcomed City Clerk Josh Stecker during Council Time. The minutes record the ceremonial oath and expressions of gratitude but no formal proclamations or budgetary actions tied to the event.