One new alderman and four re-elected aldermen were officially sworn in to office at last night’s Vandalia City Council meeting. New Ward 1 alderman Steven Barker was officially sworn in as he takes the seat left empty by longtime alderman Jerry Swarm who chose to not run or re-election. Returning aldermen Mike Hobler, Andy Lester, Joel Rebbe and Dorothy Crawford were sworn in as they each begin new terms after re-election.
Also sworn in during the meeting were Mayor Rick Gottman, as he is now the longest serving mayor in the city’s history, City Clerk Peggy Bowen who begins her 6th term in office, Police Chief Jeff Ray and City Code Enforcement Official Zac Kopp.