Cheers: To local government. A new year has brought a slew of swearing-in ceremonies for local officials. City councilors in Vancouver and Camas have officially taken office after being elected in November, and Battle Ground has a new mayor chosen by city council members. Meanwhile, Eileen Quiring O’Brien has retained her seat as Clark County chair, being elected by council members following a voter-approved change to the county charter.
Michelle Gutierrez wasn’t due to give birth to her second child until Jan. 10. However, Liam Antonio Gutierrez became PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s New Year Baby when he was born at 9:42 a.m. Saturday.