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Washington Borough Council appoints Sherry Musick deputy mayor in 5–1 vote
Summary
The Borough of Washington council appointed Councilwoman Sherry Musick as deputy mayor on Jan. 6, 2026, after a nomination by Councilman Infinito and a roll‑call vote that passed 5–1 with Councilwoman Gorshkov casting the lone dissent. The reorganization meeting included routine oaths for fire‑department officers and a schedule of 2026 council meetings.
Councilman Joseph Infinito nominated Councilwoman Sherry Musick for deputy mayor at the Borough of Washington reorganization meeting on Jan. 6. Councilman Brown seconded the nomination; no other candidates were offered and the council closed nominations by motion. The roll‑call vote to appoint Musick carried 5–1, with Councilwoman Gorshkov voting no.
The appointment came during the council’s reorganization meeting held at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers, where Mayor Cox administered oaths to three fire‑department line officers (Chuck McDade, Josh Devoe and Dan Drennon) and the council adopted its official meeting schedule for 2026. Council discussion on the deputy‑mayor nomination was procedural and no amendment or substitute motion was recorded.
