Councilmember Barotz reminded everyone that they had a 76.4% voter turnout. She congratulated her new colleagues and said that she looked forward to working with them. Councilmember Putzova said that they can do a lot for the community, not just the physical, but the human side as well. Councilmember McCarthy recognized his wife, who could not be present, as well as his son. He said that he believed there were signs that they will work together and he pledged to listen to the people and try to make as good of a decision as he can. He said that a year from now, not everyone will be happy with him, but he is hoping they can at least respect him. Councilmember Overton congratulated everyone as well, stating that he looked forward to a good working relationship. Councilmember Odegaard thanked everyone for coming out as a community, to see the different and diverse backgrounds. He said that it was a positive thing for the Council. He thanked his wife for her support. Vice Mayor Whelan thanked everyone for coming out on election day and today, and said she was truly honored to represent them. She was excited to sit with all of them, to learn from them and wor together. She then thanked her wife of 23 years. Mayor Evans thanked City staff, especially Kristie and Meg, and recognized her daughter, Destiney, her brother Dr. Ben Evans, and her father. |
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Moved by Councilmember Celia Barotz, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to nominate Jamie Whelan as Vice Mayor, continuing the tradition of electing the top vote getter in the prior election. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||