Council Transition After 2025 Election

At a glance

Based on the approved minutes, which summarize rather than transcribe.

What: the change in Council membership after the November 2025 municipal election.
Result: TJ Cawley was reelected Mayor and Vicki Scroggins-Johnson to a fourth term. Council Members Donna Fender and Steve Rao (14 years on Council) left; Ashit Patel and Harrison Kesling joined, and all were sworn in at the December 9, 2025 organizational meeting. Scroggins-Johnson said turnout was 50% above 2023; Mayor Cawley called it the highest in the Town's history.

Proclamations and plaques honored Fender (sustainability and affordable housing) and Rao (technological innovation, cultural events, community partnerships). Oaths were given to Mayor Cawley, Scroggins-Johnson, Patel and Kesling. Kesling cited walkability, sustainability and transportation as his focus; Patel committed to honesty and integrity.

Fender called it her last full meeting; Rao reflected on 14 years; colleagues thanked both.

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