Monticello mayor, council are sworn in

Monticello’s new mayor, Thurston Frye, was sworn into office a few days early, as family and friends who were visiting for the holidays gathered to watch the ceremony. Circuit Clerk Richard Morrow administered the oath of office on Monday, December 23, during a ceremony held in the basement of City Hall.

Frye’s three granddaughters stood nearby as he accepted the duties of Mayor of Monticello.

Morrow then administered the oath of office to City Councilmen Howard Rankin, Kelvin Upchurch, and Ivan Tuggle who also attended the ceremony. Unable to attend the event were councilmen Dan Daffron, Proctor Rankin, and Alan Richardson.

Following the ceremony, Frye briefly addressed the audience who attended the event, and pledged his commitment to work hard for the city of Monticello.

"I will work hard to bring straightforward city government and an open administration to the people," said Frye.

He officially begins his duties as Mayor of Monticello January 1. The first regularly scheduled meeting of Monticello City Council in the new year is set for Monday, January 13.

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