Want to go: Swearing-in ceremony set Monday for St. George government officials
ST. GEORGE, La. (BRPROUD) — City of St. George interim government officials will be sworn in during a Monday afternoon ceremony.
According to St. George spokesperson Andrew Murrell, the swearing-in ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Woodlawn Baptist Church on Jones Creek Road. The public is invited to attend.
A news release said the ceremony marks the start of government and officials will “will begin the process of creating all facets of the City of St. George.”
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry appointed St. George interim Mayor Dustin Yates and Police Chief Todd Morris in May.
“I look forward to the work they will do to ensure St. George is a safe and thriving community,” Landry said after announcing appointments.
First St. George mayor and police chief say they’re ensuring same services for new city
In the same month, Landry appointed five council members. Appointments included Steven Monachello for District 1 Alderman, Ryan Heck for District 2 Alderman, Max Himmel for District 3 Alderman. Richie Edmonds and Patty Cook were named at-large aldermen.
The new city will be the fifth-largest in the state after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that St. George could incorporate. Voters approved of the incorporation in October 2019.
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