City Clerk, Tracey Hermosillo, conducted the Oath of Office to Mark Carnevale who was appointed to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one-year.
City Clerk, Tracey Hermosillo, conducted the Oath of Office to Rita Lamb who was appointed to serve as Mayor for a period of one-year.
Mayor Rita Lamb and the City Council gave a special presentation of recognition and gift to former Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez.
City Treasure, Greg Jackson, thanked the voters, his wife and the City Council.
Councilmember Raymond Gregory thanked the voters of District 5, his campaign volunteers Andrew Wancowicz and Antonio Baciu, his son Brian and husband Eric for all of their support. He also thanked his fellow Councilmembers, City Manager Charles McClendon and city staff for all that they do.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale thanked his wife Rhonda, his son Nicolino, his campaign manager Jo Anne Kennon, City Manager Charles McClendon, and city staff.
He also thanked his fellow Councilmembers. He gave a brief overview of things to come in the future. He thanked former Mayor Gutierrez for his leadership and expressed how he is looking forward to what this year will bring with Mayor Rita Lamb.
Councilmember Nancy Ross stated that it has been very informative to watch her fellow Councilmembers change, evolve, and go through the election process. She feels this is a quality City Council and she is honored to sit beside them.
Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez congratulated Mayor Rita Lamb, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Carnevale on their new appointments, and congratulated Councilmember Raymond Gregory on his reelection. He thanked God, the voters of District 4, his friends, his family, Aphrodite Krespis, and Tony Marisca for all their help and support.
He feels the City has achieved a lot over the last four years and thanked the Council and staff for their efforts to improve the City.
Mayor Rita Lamb thanked her husband, son, daughter in law, friends, and campaign committee. She is thankful to her parents who introduced her to democracy. She expressed how proud she is to be on this City Council and is grateful for the faith and trust the residents have placed on the City Council to carry out this most important work.