Council member Arefin Shamul, who serves in Place 6, was the previous mayor pro tem.
The details
Every term, a new mayor pro tem is elected by City Council, who serves as mayor in the event the mayor is unable to. Mayor pro tem also represents the city and council at events, such as ribbon-cutting and ground breaking ceremonies, when asked.
What else?
The discussion to elect mayor pro tem took place in executive session, meaning the public wasn’t allowed to watch.
Hutchenrider is the longest-tenured council member currently serving.
