FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PROVO
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL INAUGURATION SET FOR JANUARY 5
Provo,
Utah, December 30, 2015 – On Tuesday, January 5, 2016, the Provo Municipal
Council will hold a formal inauguration of Council members elected in the
November 2015 general election.
Gary
Winterton, District 1, and Kay Van Buren, District 4, were elected to a second
term on the Council. New members Dave Knecht, Dave Harding, and George Stewart were
elected to represent District 3, District 5, and City Wide District II,
respectively. All will serve four year terms with the exception of Harding, who
is serving the final two years in the District 5 seat left vacant by the
passing of Stephen Hales. Knecht and Stewart are returning to the Council after
having served previously.
The
inauguration will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 351 West Center
Street. Bill Hulterstrom is serving as master of ceremonies. The Provo Police
and Fire Department Joint Honor Guard will be joined by members of the Provo
High School Chamber Singers for the opening ceremony. Provo Justice Court Judge
Romney will administer the oath of office.
An
open house will be held after the formal portion of the event until 4:30 p.m.
The regular Council meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m.
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About
Provo Municipal Council:
The Municipal Council is the
legislative and policy making body of Provo City. The Council, through the
adoption of ordinances and resolutions, establishes laws, sets policy, oversees
the budget, provides opinion on the administrative branch’s execution of the
law, and approves long-term contracts and commitments of City resources. The
Council is currently comprised of seven members, five from specific districts
and two at-large.
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Notices are provided as a public service. Comments and questions should be directed to the Council Office at (801) 852-6122.
