Auburn’s new city council has officially been sworn in.
Rhoda Overstreet-Wilson and Christina Calarco were sworn in Monday as the city’s newest councilors while Jimmy Giannettino took his place as Auburn’s first new mayor in 16 years. Councilors Terry Cuddy and Ginny Kent were not up for reelection this year so did not need to defend their seats.
With the retirement of Councilor Tim Locastro, Auburn City Council is now composed entirely of Democrats.
This marks not only the first time in the city’s history that the council has had a female majority but also the first time an African American has served on it.
The full inauguration can be viewed on the city’s website.
Tim Locastro delivers his final remarks as an Auburn city councilor. (Ed Vivenzio)Rhoda Overstreet-Wilson becomes the 1st African American to serve on Auburn’s city council. (Ed Vivenzio)Auburn’s 2024 city council. (Ed Vivenzio)Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino. (Ed Vivenzio)Mayor Giannettino presents former councilor Tim Locastro with a key to the city. (Ed Vivenzio)L-R: Councilors Terry Cuddy, Christina Calarco, Ginny Kent, Rhoda Overstreet-Wilson, & Mayor Jimmy Giannettino. (Ed Vivenzio)Mayor Giannettino presents his predecessor, Mike Quill, with a key to the city. (Ed Vivenzio)Councilor Christina Calarco. (Ed Vivenzio)Councilor Rhoda Overstreet-Wilson. (Ed Vivenzio)Mayor Jimmy Giannettino. (Ed Vivenzio)Councilor Terry Cuddy performs a cover of “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding.” (Ed Vivenzio)Former Councilor Tim Locastro and Former Mayor Mike Quill at City Hall. (Ed Vivenzio)
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