HOWELL – Democrat Theresa Berger and Republican Evelyn O’Donnell were sworn in to begin serving new four-year terms on Howell’s governing body during the Jan. 5 reorganization meeting.
Berger, who will begin serving her second term as mayor, congratulated O’Donnell, who will begin serving her second term as a councilwoman.
In Howell’s form of government, residents directly elect the mayor, who serves as a member of the five-person Township Council. Berger and O’Donnell are joined on the council by Democrat John Bonevich and Republicans Thomas Russo and Pamela Richmond.
In her mayoral address, Berger said, “To the citizens of Howell, thank you for your confidence which was evident with an overwhelming re-election. I will work hard to fulfill our dreams of good, positive development, and maintain your trust.