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Crestview to hold swearing-in ceremony for new council-members, mayor

The City of Crestview will welcome two new council-members and swear in its mayor during a ceremony at City Hall on November 18. The ceremony, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will include […]

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The City of Crestview will welcome two new council-members and swear in its mayor during a ceremony at City Hall on November 18.

Brandon Frost and Shannon Hayes will take their oaths of office as new council-members, while Mayor JB Whitten will also be sworn in during the evening ceremony. The event will be held in the Council Chambers at 198 N Wilson St.

The ceremony, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will include remarks from the city council and recognition of outgoing councilmembers Andrew Rencich and Cynthia Brown. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., and light refreshments will be served.

City officials are encouraging community members to attend the ceremony as an opportunity to meet the new council-members and learn about their plans for Crestview.

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