Yesterday I was sworn-in to a full term on Lamar Town Council. I was elected earlier this year in a special election, so this was my second swearing-in ceremony. Now, however, I’m in for a full four years.
My colleague on Council, Councilwoman Mary Ann Mack, was also sworn-in to her first full term after being elected last July. Our new mayor, Mayor James Howell, was sworn-in, too, marking the start of his administration.
The ceremony was short and sweet. We gathered on the front lawn of Town Hall at 5 PM. The judge ran each of us through the oath of office, starting with the new mayor and wrapping up with myself. There was a nice Christmas tree on the lawn, and lots of family, friends, and city employees were in attendance. Mayor Howell brought out the biggest crowd, with Councilwoman Mack bringing a few family members. I arrived solo, and had to take my oath on the Bible the local Methodist minister brought for her short invocation (apparently, I missed the memo to bring my own Bible—d’oh!).
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