The Cleveland City Council has two new members following Tuesday’s swearing-in of Jeremy McClure as Ward 3 and C.J. McDonald as Ward 4 council members.
Prior to administering the oath of office and loyalty oath, Cleveland Municipal Judge Garrison Baker said public service is more than just a position you hold in a community, “it’s a calling.”
“You’ve been granted a great trust by the voters of the city of Cleveland in electing you to the position you are in,” Garrison told the newly-elected councilmen. “If you will take these oaths you are about to receive seriously and if you will apply them to your heart in the way you manage your public life, then I know the city of Cleveland will benefit from your service.”
After the ceremony, McClure said he is ready for the challenge.
“I know the town’s ready. I know everybody is excited and eager. We’re ready to get to work and get things moving to help everybody out and get this community back on the right track,” he said.
McDonald is ready to go, as well.
“I’m excited to get to work. I think we have a great council and look forward to facing any problems and opportunities we have in the new year head-on,” Mcdonald said.
The two new city leaders will take their seats on the Cleveland City Council at the next meeting on January 3.
