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Galesburg swears in mayor, clerk and new council members after consolidated election
Summary
Mayor Peter Schwartzman, City Clerk Kelly R. Benowitz and newly elected council members were sworn in May 5 after the Board of Election Commissioners certified consolidated election results; retiring council members were honored and the council then moved to routine business.
Peter Schwartzman was sworn in as mayor after city clerk Kelly R. Benowitz read the consolidated election certification from the Galesburg Board of Election Commissioners, which recorded 2,918 votes for Schwartzman. Benowitz also announced vote totals for several other officials, including her own 4,580 votes as city clerk and Wendell Hunniganas the Ward 2 winner.
Judge Chad Long administered oaths to the newly elected officials, who then assumed their duties. Wendell Hunnigan, sworn in as Ward 2 council member, told the council he ran because his ward needs renewal and pledged a focus on constituent services. "I ran for this office for 2 reasons," Hunnigan said, adding he wants greater attention to drug houses and more direct service to residents. The council took a second roll call after the swearing in and confirmed eight members present.
The meeting included brief tributes to outgoing members. One retiring member thanked voters for 16 years of service and urged residents to call him with problems even after he leaves office. The council then moved into the regular agenda, adopting routine items and scheduling several zoning and planning items for further hearings.
