A cheering, clapping crowd of more than 200 people filled Richmond’s City Council chambers Jan. 8 as the city swore in the mayor and three council members, ushering in a new era for the city’s politics.
Mayor Tom Butt was re-elected in the Nov. 6 election, as was Councilman Eduardo Martinez, while longtime Councilman Nat Bates returned to office after a four-year absence.
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