New councilmen sworn in

Greg Wheat and Joseph Franco were sworn in as Purcell’s newest city council members Monday night.

Both members will serve a term from April 2024 to April 2027.

Purcell Mayor Graham Fishburn administered the swearing in of both men at the Purcell Police Service Building Community Room.

“It is an honor to join the Purcell City Council as one of its newest members,” Wheat said. “I am excited about collaborating with my fellow Council Members, the City, and our citizens to further enhance Purcell’s reputation as a wonderful place to live.”

Franco echoed similar sentiments.

“It’s a great honor to be able to bring a Hispanic voice to the council and another generation to the council as well,” Franco said.

After the new members were seated, the council got right to business.

They set budget meeting dates for April 30 and May 1.

Both meetings will be held in the community room at City Hall at 5 p.m.

In other business:

• Wheat was appointed to the Tourism Advisory Board to replace outgoing councilwoman Theda Engert.

• Councilman Jay Tate was elected as interim vice mayor. His term will run until May 6, 2024.