Politics & Government

Commissioners Reorganize for 2012; Jeffrey Rudolph Appointed Board President

Five commissioners were sworn in for four-year terms during the board's reorganization meeting. Fifth Ward Commissioner Jeffrey Rudolph was appointed board president for 2012.

[Correction: Patch previously reported the board vice president incorrectly.]

Five commissioners were sworn in for four-year terms during the reorganization meeting Jan. 3.

Incumbent Fifth Ward Commissioner Jeffrey Rudolph was appointed board president for 2012. Incumbent Third Ward Commissioner Lee Janiczek was appointed board vice president.

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Newly-elected Michael Culp took the oath of office as First Ward commissioner, replacing

Incumbent Sixth Ward Commissioner Robert Layden, who was appointed to the board last year, secured his seat in the

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Incumbent Seventh Ward Commissioner Daniel Lanciano, Layden, Culp, Janiczek and Rudolph each took the oath of office to serve four-year terms.

Auditor Joseph Rago was sworn in for a six-year term. Lee Fulton was reappointed township manager. John McFadden was appointed vacancy board member, who votes in the event of a tie.


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