Last night's city council swearing in and rotation session mimicked those of the past--and I've been to a lot of 'em. Real locals who are invested in the community show up along with a variety of county pols and their support staffs. The pols have varying levels of "investment" in B'game. Speechifying happens--some good, some eh. I will have a few posts to follow with more specifics about what transpired over the two-plus hours, but this photo I took before the proceedings proceeded says a lot about transitions.
Pictured are the newly elected, first-time city council woman, Desiree Thayer, who was in chambers; standing in front of a screen with our longest serving council member, Michael Brownrigg, who was travelling and attending via video. Times have changed. The B'gamer on the street has always been a bit removed from who is on council at the moment, who is the mayor, and who is spearheading which issue. District elections make it even less clear and convincing. Desiree wins the seat with 1,259 votes. I'll bet more than half of B'gamers can't ID their district rep--or even their district. We have Sacramento Stupidity to thank for this maze, but on a classic night of swearing to the US and State Constitutions-"against all enemies Foreign and Domestic"--the mood was positive and even a bit traditional. Here are Desiree and Michael "side by side".
Joe, we were out of town visiting our children and grandchildren or I would have enjoyed the moment. Congrats to all Council members for their dedication, loyalty and time given to Burlingame. Special shout outs to newly elected Desiree Thayer, Peter Stevenson, our newest Mayor and to Donna Colson for her hard work as our out going Mayor, but re-elected to Council. Great job all and good luck in 2025. Mark at the Mic
Posted by: Mark Lucchesi | December 19, 2024 at 03:21 PM
It was a good night for basking in the localness of B'game, so you would have loved it. More to follow about some of the presentations.
Posted by: Joe | December 20, 2024 at 03:54 PM