It’s official
Romulus hosts formal inauguration ceremony for new administration
Members of the Romulus City Council, Mayor Robert McCraight, Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg and Treasurer Stacy Paige were officially sworn in to their four-year terms of office during a ceremony last week.
Each gave a short acceptance speech during the inauguration ceremony, all thanking the voters; supporters and their families. McCraight noted that this was one of the few times in city history that the mayor, clerk and treasurer were unopposed in the election. “We must be on the right path,” he noted. McCraight also spoke about recent growth and development in the city and stressed the importance of team effort. He explained that the officials are a team, all working toward the single goal of improving the community “for those who live and work here.”
“We are all working toward One Romulus,” McCraight said.
The event celebrated one of the last official dates for former Mayor Pro Tem John Barden who served on the council for more than 20 years before opting not to seek election last November. During her speech, Talley mentioned the contributions and guidance Barden had offered her and thanked him for his decades of service to the city and residents.
Both Craig-Bragg and Paige thanked their supporters and Craig-Bragg took the opportunity to also praise and express her regard and gratitude to her staff members. One of her staff, Assistant City D’Sjonaun Hockenhull acted as emcee for the ceremony speaking about the responsibility of public office and the hope and optimism each official brings to public service.
