Savannah’s new slate of elected officials were all smiles at their inauguration ceremony on Jan. 2, 2020.
Almost one year later, that same group couldn’t all get together for a Christmas card photo at Savannah City Hall.
Hopes were high for what could be accomplished by this new group. The council had seven new members, five of whom defeated incumbents for their seats. The new council had managed a historic first with the election of seven African Americans, including five Black women. The group, along with the new mayor, was committed to progressive change in the city, voicing a people-centered agenda in contrast to the business-first approach of the previous council.