A swearing-in ceremony will be taking place Monday afternoon for Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley and the eight members of the Annapolis City Council.
Officials say the 1 p.m. ceremony on West Street will begin with a short parade from Calvert Street onto West Street featuring color guard, marching bands, the newly elected Annapolis City Council as well as Buckley and members of his immediate family.
Buckley will then make inaugural remarks.
Buckley won a second term in the recently held Annapolis municipal elections and the returning members of the Annapolis City Council include Alderwoman Eleanor Tierney (Ward 1), Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles (Ward 2), Alderwoman Sheila Finlayson (Ward 4), Alderman Rob Savidge (Ward 7) and Alderman Ross Arnett (Ward 8). Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier (Ward 5) and Alderman DaJuan Gay (Ward 6) will be sworn in for their first full terms after becoming councilmembers by appointment (Schandelmeier) and special election (Gay). Alderwoman-elect Karma O’Neill (Ward 2) will be sworn in for her first term after winning the seat vacated by outgoing Alderman Fred Paone who retired.
Officials say the public is allowed to attend the parade and swearing-in.
Also, Monday evening, an Inaugural Ball will take place at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. Tickets are available here.