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by | May 16, 2024 | Latest

Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff started last week’s regular council meeting with a little extra mayoral help. Sitting next to him on the dais was Makayla Hoermann, a fourth grader from Whitt Elementary proclaimed as “Junior Mayor for the Day.” He even let her strike the gavel.

Other proclamations at the Monday, May 6 meeting included Public Service Recognition Week, National Public Works Week and Economic Development Week.

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