JACKSON, Wyo. — Newly elected Town and County officials took the oath of office during their swearing-in ceremonies on Monday, Jan. 6.
County Commissioner Len Carlman and re-elected County Commissioner Natalia D. Macker were sworn in by District Court Judge Melissa M. Owens on Monday morning.
Macker reflected on taking the oath of office for the fourth time during her career as a public servant, and the weight it carries after the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
“A democracy that I no longer take for granted, the oath opens with my commitment to support, obey and defend the Constitution of the U.S.,” Macker said via Facebook. “It’s easy to allow this to remain an ephemeral idea. Today it became very immediate, urgent and active.”
Municipal Judge Chris Lee swore-in Jackson’s new Mayor, Arne Jorgensen, and new Town Council members Devon Viehman and Kevin Regan.
All three Town officials held up their right hand and repeated the words, “I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, obey and defend the constitution of the U.S. and the constitution of the State of Wyoming.”
After the newly elected officials completed their oath, a crowded Town Hall chambers erupted into applause.
Jorgensen told Buckrail that he is looking forward to serving Jackson in his new role as Mayor.
“We have an amazing community,” Jorgensen said. “We have our challenges, but we are so fortunate to live here. I look forward to working with the new Council. The people in the room are all here to support this endeavor.”
Town officials took the time to shake hands and chat with community members, friends and family.
