Modena council elects Jenny Hines president; residency errors delay mayoral swearing-in
Jan 5, 2026
At the Borough of Modena’s Jan. 5 reorganization meeting, councilors elected Jenny Hines council president, Kim Sherman vice president and Ruth Ayers president pro tem. A dated residency affidavit for Mayor-elect Christina Puff prevented the mayoral seat from being filled that night.
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At the borough’s Jan. 5 reorganization meeting, councilors held nominations and selected new leadership for 2026. Jenny Hines was elected Council President after multiple nominations; Kim Sherman was elected Vice President and Ruth Ayers was chosen as President Pro Tem with six votes.
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