MILTON, Ga. — Nearly 100 people packed Milton City Hall Jan. 3 to watch Chief Judge Brian Hansford swear in newly elected members of the City Council.
Milton voters selected two new councilmembers and one incumbent Nov. 7, wrapping up the city’s first self-run election.
Councilman Doug Hene won the seat by default after incumbent Councilman Paul Moore announced he would not seek re-election. Hene served as a member of the Design Review Board before joining the council.
Incumbent Councilwoman Carol Cookerly defended the District 1, Post 2 seat against Helen Gordon. Cookerly secured around 64 percent of the vote.
Councilman Phil Cranmer ran against incumbent Councilman Rick Mohrig for the District 3, Post 2 seat.
Cranmer served as HOA president for Bethany Creek and on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board during his 17 years in the city. He secured about 60 percent of the vote.
After each member was sworn in, they were greeted with a standing ovation.
Mayor Peyton Jamison invited the councilmembers to take their seat on the dais.
“Remember that we have 42,000 residents that we’re going to represent,” Jamison said. “And we’re going to work hard for each and every one of them… I look forward to working with you.”
After 16 years serving on the Milton Municipal Court, Chief Judge Hansford has resigned his position, effective Jan. 5.
“He’s done a great, great job representing the citizens,” Jamison said.
The mayor turned to Hansford and added, “You will be missed.”
Hansford said his resignation is due to commitments to his law practice and role as Chief Judge of Roswell Municipal Court.
“The memories and experiences gained will forever remain close to my heart,” Hansford wrote in his letter. “It has been an honor beyond measure.”
The new business at the Jan. 3 meeting required approval of councilmembers’ appointees…
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