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Two council members sworn in during Gholson meeting
Summary
Joshua Raider and Melissa Sparks Teal each took the oath of office for their respective council seats and recited conflict-of-interest affirmations during the council meeting.
Council members-elect took formal oaths of office during the meeting. Joshua Raider recited an anti‑corruption affirmation and oath before being recognized as the city council member for seat 5. The transcript records him saying, "I, Joshua Raider, do solemnly swear or affirm that I have not directly or indirectly offered promise to pay, contribute, or promise to contribute any money or anything of value..." as part of his oath.
Melissa Sparks Teal likewise swore the oath for city council member seat 6 and affirmed she had not offered or promised money or other consideration to secure a vote or appointment. After the oaths the chair formally recognized the council members.
