On May 30th, City Secretary Paula Moncrief administered the oath of office to Elmer DeForest beginning his 4th 2-year term as Mayor and new Council Member Peggy Gaines, who is replacing retiring Councilman Robert Chatham. Also sworn in was second term Council Member Ranier Brigham.
Serving as Department Heads for the City this year are: Utilities – Johnny Mikalos; Harbor – Ranier Brigham; Streets & Drainage – June Cantrell; Public Safety – Wesley Hunt; Parks & Recreation – Peggy Gaines.