November 20, 2023

Canvassing the General Election, swearing in newly elected Councilmembers, and recognizing an outgoing Councilmember occurred in Monday night’s Special City Council meeting.

Pictured left to right (front row): Mayor Pro-Tem Angie Gonzales-Sanchez, Mayor Lew White, Councilmember District 3 Kara McGregor. Pictured left to right (back row): Councilmember District 1 Juan Mendoza, Councilmember At-Large Brad Westmoreland, Councilmember District 4 Jeffry Michelson, Councilmember District 2 John Castillo.

Upcoming Meetings

November 21 – Regular Session

December 5 -- Regular Session

December 19 -- Regular Session

General Election Canvassing:

Councilmembers approved a resolution canvassing the General Election held November 7, 2023, for the election of Mayor, and Councilmembers for Districts 3 and 4.

Mayor and Newly Elected Councilmembers:

The Mayor and the following Councilmembers took the Oath of Office:

• Mayor: Mayor Lew White was sworn in by State District Judge, Hon. Chris Schneider. Mayor White’s term begins immediately through November 2026.

• District 3 Councilmember: Councilmember John Lairsen was sworn in by retired Caldwell County District Judge, Hon. Todd Blomerth to represent District 3. Lairsen’s term begins immediately until November 2026.

• District 4 Councilmember: Councilmember Jeffry Michelson was sworn in by State District Judge, Hon. Chris Schneider to represent District 4. Michelson’s term begins immediately until November 2026.

Councilmember Kara McGregor farewell:                                                                            

The Mayor recognized outgoing District 3 Councilmember Kara McGregor for her outstanding service representing her district and her invaluable contributions as a member of the City Council.