City of Ukiah swears in new council

December 15, 2022 -- The pledge of allegiance kicked off the December 5th, 2022 Ukiah City Council meeting. With the city council election results in, outgoing mayor Jim Brown, who did not get re-elected, was honored with a standing ovation as he exited the dais before the swearing in of newly elected and re-elected council members. Two current members, Mari Rodin and Juan Orozco, will continue to serve alongside Josephina Duenas and Doug Crane. Susan Sher, retired attorney and Environmental activist, is newly elected to the council.

The council voted to seat Mari Rodin as Ukiah’s new mayor. She spoke to KZYX about her reaction to the election results and the priorities of the council.