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Nelson mayor, council sworn in by judge at ceremony

A group of Nelson city council posing for this photo on November 8. The group is standing indoors against a white wall, with mayor janice Morrison in the middle
Janice Morrison, Nelson's new mayor, was sworn in at Prestige Lakeside Resort on Tuesday night. Pictured from left to right: Kate Tait, Jesse Piniero, Janice Morrison, Keith Page, Leslie Payne, Jesse Woodward. Photo by John Rune/KCR News.
John Rune - CJLY - Kootenay • BC | 10-11-2022
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In front of a clapping audience, over 100 strong, the new political leadership in Nelson was sworn in at Prestige Lakeside Resort on Tuesday night.

Provincial Court Judge Craig Seacott oversaw the ceremony as the new mayor and six councillors took the oath of office, assuring they would be carrying out their duties in accordance with the law.

Janice Morrison, Nelson's second-ever female mayor, said the moment had been well anticipated in the past three weeks, after it was clear she had defeated incumbent John Dooley with a major victory in October's civic election.

"As the newly elected council, we are all looking forward to building a strong, proactive and inclusive team that will represent our great community for the next four years," Morrison said. "We all have family and friends here to help us celebrate this momentous occasion. Without the support of our families, taking on this mantle of public service would not be possible.

Her new council consists of three councillors from the past term: Jesse Woodward, Rik Logtenberg and Keith Page. The new first-time office holders are Kate Tait, Leslie Payne and Jesse Pinero.

"We've got some new, fresh ideas" – KCR News was there when the new council was sworn in. Listen below:

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