4 new Bend councilors sworn in on a ‘very dark day’ for America’s government
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – No one could have foreseen what a momentous, tumultuous day it would be for America and its government when Bend’s four new city councilors were sworn into office Wednesday evening.
The violent events in D.C. did not appear to cast a large pall over the largely celebratory, ceremonial meeting – done over Zoom, like so many government meetings in the time of COVID-19.
But on what’s usually a night talking of thanks, goals and promises, some new councilors could not help but reflect on the disturbing images of the day after raising their hands and repeating the oath read by Municipal Court Judge Gwen Moore about what it means to listen to the public and act on its behalf, to the best of their ability.