City Councilman Richard Joyner recently was chosen to be the mayor pro tem for 2021 by a 4-3 vote of the council that ended in a friendly tone.
What is key is that not only is Joyner the City of Rocky Mountâs No. 2 elected official going into next year, but by being the mayor pro tem, he also will be chairing council work sessions.
During the work sessions, the council discusses matters City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney and the council believe require a more in-depth discussion and also hears presentations by municipal department heads and outside experts and officials.
Councilman Andre Knight had been serving as the mayor pro tem for 2020.