On Tuesday, January 5th, Hopewell City Council elected a new mayor and vice mayor. The results were as follows:
Hopewell City Council Reorganization Meeting
Mayor Election
- Councilor Pelham nominated Councilor Gore-----------vote failed (3-4, Councilors Randolph, Partin, Denton, and Bennett dissenting)
- Councilor Randolph nominated Councilor Bennett----vote pass (4-3, Councilors Holloway, Gore, and Pelham dissenting)
- Councilor Holloway nominated Councilor Pelham-----did not receive a vote, because Councilor Bennett was elected Mayor
Vice Mayor Election
- Councilor Pelham nominated Councilor Gore-----------vote failed (3-4, Councilors Randolph, Partin, Denton, and Bennett dissenting)
- Councilor Randolph nominated Councilor Partin-------vote pass (4-3, Councilors Holloway, Gore, and Pelham dissenting)
Mayor Bennett and Vice Mayor Partin will be sworn in by the Clerk of Court, Tammy Ward this week.