The City Clerk of Madison swore in seven new alders as well as the Common Council president and president protem Tuesday at the City-County Building. They will join 13 alders already on the 20-alder council.
The new Common Council President will be Ald. Denise DeMarb, District 16, and the new President Protem will be Ald. Maurice Cheeks, District 10.
Soglin spoke briefly at the event, thanking the outgoing alders.
"I'd like to thank everyone ... in those countless meetings, countless phone calls," Soglin said, commemorating their service. "All of you gave the city a lot, and your commitment to the community is unparalleled.”
The new alders include:
- Barbara McKinney, District 1
- Amanda Hall, District 3
- Zach Wood, District 8
- Sara Eskrich, District 13
- Sheri Carter, District 14
- Samba Baldeh, District 17
- Rebecca Kemble, District 18
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