MARBLE FALLS — Two incumbents and two newcomers said the budget, economic growth and infrastructure are the city's most pressing issues during a City Council swearing-in ceremony May 23.
"I'm glad to be here and I'm ready to serve," said newcomer Ryan Nash, a builder and developer.
Nash and Jane Marie Hurst, a Realtor and business owner, are the two newest members of the council after voters elected them over incumbents David Ives and Dave Rhodes May 14.
Incumbent Sharon Pittard, a customer service associate, won her re-election bid.
Mayor George Russell also was sworn in for his second term after he held off challenger and downtown businessman Russell Buster.
The four will serve two-year terms.
Councilman Allan Garrett was named mayor pro-tem.
The four newly elected leaders took their oaths of office, but once the ceremony was over, they all agreed there is plenty of work to do.
