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Mayor swears in new police officer and newly seated council member
Summary
Mayor James Hamberg administered the oath to Police Officer Matthew Barnett and to newly seated Council Member Tom Whitehead during the Jan. 7 meeting; City Attorney Stewart read Order 26-01 related to Barnett’s appointment.
Mayor James Hamberg swore in Police Officer Matthew Barnett and newly seated Council Member Tom Whitehead during the City of Southgate council meeting on Jan. 7, 2026. City Attorney Stewart read "Order 26-01 Appoint Police Officer Matthew Barnett" as part of the proceedings.
The swearing-in occurred during the public comment portion of the meeting. No vote on the appointment was recorded in the minutes; the reading of Order 26-01 and the oath were noted on the record. The council roster as recorded at roll call showed Council Members Melville, Okura, Hartman, Curry and Whitehead present and Council Member Messmer absent.
