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Lorenzo swears in three officials; council reappoints Cheryl Birdwell as Mayor Pro-Tem
Summary
Mayor Lori Landin administered the oath of office to Earlene Rampy, Janet Peterson-Gonzales and newly elected Steven Longoria; the council voted to keep Cheryl Birdwell as Mayor Pro-Tem with four votes in favor and one abstention.
Mayor Lori Landin administered the Oath of Office to Earlene Rampy (Alderman Ward 1), Janet Peterson-Gonzales (Alderman Ward 3), and Steven Longoria (Alderman Ward 5). Each official read the Statement of Elected/Appointed Officer as part of the swearing-in.
Following the oath, Council Member Rhonda Cypert moved that Cheryl Birdwell remain Mayor Pro-Tem; Council Member Earlene Rampy seconded. The minutes record the vote as four in favor with one abstention and the motion passed.
The ceremonial oath completes the formal assumption of duties for the newly sworn ward representatives and the council’s Mayor Pro-Tem designation was retained by vote at the May 12 meeting.
