Baldwin’s new mayor sworn in

Interim Mayor Ray Holcomb reported that the mayor’s election results have been certified and that Kelley received the most votes with 122.

The breakdown for the other candidates was: Tom Loudermilk 11; Jerry Neace, 57; and Mark Reed, 14.

After Holcomb announced the certified election results, city attorney David Syfan performed the swearing in ceremony for Kelley. Holcomb then passed the gavel to Kelley to begin his first council meeting.

“I want to thank Ray and the council for the good work they have done and will continue to do,” Kelley said. “We are at the nexus of some great things in the city. I’ll only speak blessings of our citizens.”

During the portion of the meeting open for citizens’ concerns, former mayor Mark Reed said, “I would like to congratulate you, Mr. Mayor, in your election and I wish you the very best and I pledge you my support and support for the city. If there’s anything I can do, I am here.”