I invite everyone to
God.
of all
we gather to bless you.
We thank you for these call to their
mayity,
compassion and deep commitment fairness
for all. May they find strength and
unity, clarity and purpose and a courage
to build the city where every
decision strengthen their resolve and
may their servants the highest ideity
high
Therefore,
color.
base
present colors.
I invite William to lead the pledge of
allegiance
to the flag of the United States of
America and to the republic for it
stands one nation under God indivisible
with liberty and justice for all.
colors.
Right face
forward march.
American.
Just want to say that I'm honored to be
here to do this today. So, please raise
your right hand and repeat after me. I
state your name. I, John Liberian,
>> do solemnly swear
>> that I will support the Constitution of
the United States
>> that I will support the Constitution of
the United States
>> and the Constitution of the State of New
York
>> and the Constitution of the State of New
York
>> and the charter of the city of
Skenctity.
>> and that I will faithfully discharge the
duties
>> and I will faithfully discharge the duty
>> of the office of Skenctity City Council
member. Office of Skenctity, City
Council member.
>> In and for the city of Skenctity.
>> According to the best of my ability.
>> According to my best of my ability.
>> So help me.
God.
>> Thank you.
And then here.
I state
>> I remember
>> do solemnly swear
>> that I will support the Constitution of
the United States
>> that I will support the Constitution of
the United States
>> constitution of the state of New York
>> the Constitution of the State of New
York
>> and the charter of the city of Skenctity
>> that I will faithfully discharge the
duties
>> that I will faithfully discharge the
duties
>> of the office of city council member
>> of the office
city council member
>> in and for the city of Skenctity
>> and and for the city of Skenity
>> according to the best of my ability.
>> So help ME [applause]
I heard
I am Wens who sold me swift who sold
swear
>> that I will support the Constitution of
the United States
>> that I will support the Constitution of
the United States.
>> Constitution of the State of New York
>> the Constitution of the State of New
York
>> and the charter of the city of Ski
>> and the charter of the city of
Skenctity.
>> And that I will faithfully discharge the
duties of the office of city.
>> And I will faithfully discharge
>> the duties of
>> office of city of Skenctity.
Council member
>> Council member
>> and for the city of Skenity
>> and for the city of Skenctity
>> according to the best of my ability.
>> So help me God. That's all I got.
[applause]
President
» President
[snorts]
» I will make the motion to nominate Miss
Dorian Dto Toro to serve as our city
council president.
Are there any discussion?
» Any addition?
» I make the motion to nominate Mr. Carl
Williams as city council president.
>> Is there a second?
>> Yes. I second a motion to nominate Mr.
Far Williams as our council president.
>> Are there any discussion?
Put the motion
as far as
Mr.
Yes.
>> Yes.
>> No.
>> Yes.
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There's not a business
officer for
Mark
this time before I enterain motion.
Thank you. Um, thank you, Mr. Mayor.
Thank you everyone for joining us uh
this afternoon here as we take our hold
for our new Torum and for some of us my
fourth term. I just want to give some
remarks
and again good afternoon friends,
neighbors, colleagues and honored
guests. I'm deeply grateful to stand
before you today humbled, energized, and
thankful for the opportunity to continue
serving the people of the city of
Skenctity. To the resident of this great
city, thank you. Thank you for your
trust. Thank you for your voice, your
engagement, and for once again granting
me the mandate to serve. I do take this
responsibility, I do not take this
responsibility lightly, and I never
will. Today mark the beginning of a new
term that is also a moment to reflect on
the journey that now spans 12 years of
service to this community. A community
that has shaped me, challenged me, and
inspire every step of the way. Over the
past 12 years, we have worked together
to move skinnity forward. We have faced
economic uncertainty, aging
infrastructure, public safety concern
and moment that tests our resilience as
a city. And time again,
connectity rose to meet those
challenges, not because of any one
individual, but because of sheer
commitment to progress, fairness, and
opportunity.
Together we have focused on
strengthening neighborhood, supporting responsible development,
investing in our infrastructure and
ensuring that growth benefit all
resident and not just a few. We have
worked to modernize city service,
support local business, protect
taxpayers, and promote transparency and
accountability in city government. I
want to take a moment to acknowledge my
city council colleagues, past and
present.
While we may not always agree, we are
bound by a sheer responsibility to serve
the people of Skenctity with honesty,
transparency, and integrity.
Healthy debate is not weaken. It's not
weakness for democracy. It is strength.
We must respect each other's opinion,
listen thoughtfully, and work together
in good faith. May I remind my
colleagues that the city council exists
as a check and balance for taxpayers,
and we must never forget that our first
obligation is to the public we serve,
not to an individual or department.
We must do our job without fear of
intimidation and threat from any sources
including from within and always remain
focused on what is best for our city.
Accountability and professionalism must
guide our work now and always.
I want to take thank those who made our
campaign possible. First my sincere
gratitude to our campaign director Bob
Brown. Bob, your leadership, strategy,
insight,
and steady hard work were invaluable.
You believe in this campaign, and your
tireless work behind the scene makes
make a real difference. I would also
like to thank county chairman France
Salamone,
county attorney Chris Gardner, Tom
Delague, Doug Williams, and many, many
others. I am deeply thankful for your
support.
To the committee members and campaign
volunteers, those who knocked on doors,
made phone calls, organized events, and
give their time and energy. Thank you.
Your dedication is is the heartbeat of
democracy and I'm truly grateful for
every hour you give. To my family, wife
Rita, my two daughter Maniah Ta.
Thank you for your patience, your
sacrifice,
and your unwavering support. Public
service is never a solo endeavor, and I
could not do this without your love,
encouragement, and understanding.
Allow me to extend my sincere thanks to
Supreme Court Justice Christine Clark
for administering me out of office. And
once again to the vote of Skynet, thank
you for placing your confidence in me.
This election was not just a victory. It
was a reaffirmation of sheer value and
share gold. I hear your hopes. I
understand your concern and I accept
this mandate with humility and resolve.
As we look ahead, our work continues. We
must keep building a city that is safe,
affordable, and welcoming. A city where
neighborhoods are strong, where young
people see opportunity, and where
seniors are respected, and where a
working family can thrive. a city that
plans responsible for the future while
honoring the character and history that
made Skynity unique.
I remain committed to listening to
resident
to community leaders and to the
differing differing viewpoint because
the best solution comes from open
dialogue. I believe deeply in this city.
I believe in its people and I believe
that when we work together with
integrity, courage and determination,
there is no limit to what Skin City can
achieve. Thank you for the honor of
serving as your councilman. Thank you
for your trust and thank you for
allowing me to continue this work on
behalf of the city that we all love. May
God bless you and may God bless this
great city of Skenctity. Thank you.
[applause]
Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for
coming. As I stand before God and the
people of Skenctity, I do not stand in
my own strength. I stand in the strength
of God that God has given me and the
purpose he has placed inside me. I want
to thank my family for standing by me on
this journey. I stand here with
commitment that does not shift, bend or
break based on who agrees or disagrees
with me. My leadership is rooted in
faith, anchored in truth and guided by
values that cannot be negotiated. I was
not called to please people. I was
called to serve the people. and serving
people require is integrity. It requires
courage. It requires the willingness to
stand firm when others rather you sit
down and be silent. It requires the
boldness to speak truth even when
opinions get loud and intimidation is
felt. It requires discipline to stay
focused on purpose not popularity.
My commitment to skenctity is not built
on applause. It is built on my
assignment from God and on the
responsibility given given to me by the
people who s seated me here. This city
is filled with people who know how to
endure, rebuild and rise. Families who
sacrifice. Seniors who paved the way.
Young people whose dreams deserve to be
protected and nurtured. Workers,
caregivers, and neighbors who show
strength every single day. You are the
reason I serve. You are the reason I
stand firm. And you are the reason I
refuse to compromise the values that
guide me. My faith teaches me that truth
is not something we adjust to fit the
moment. Truth is not something we water
down to avoid conflict. Truth is
something we stand on bodily,
consistently, and without apology. So
let me be clear. I will not compromise
my integrity to make others comfortable.
I will not silence my values to avoid
criticism. I will not reshape truth to
match someone else's opinion. And I will
not abandon my calling because someone
disagrees with me. Leadership requires a
steady heart, a clear mind. It requires
the courage to say this is wrong even
when others believe it's right. It
requires humility to listen and strength
to stand. My commitment to Skenctity is
unwavering. I will continue to advocate
for opportunity, dignity, unity, and the
community where every person, every
family, every senior, every child feels
valued and supported. I will continue to
put people first because that is what
true leadership does. As we move
forward, our city council must recommit
ourselves to the heart of the public.
That begins with teamwork. real teamwork
where communication is honest,
transparent, parent, and rooted and
respected. We cannot serve the city if
we are unwilling to listen to one
another even when we disagree.
Scripture Scripture tells us a house
divided against cannot stand. If
skenctity is going to stand strong, then
we must first stand together. We must
rise above division, judgment, gossip,
and old wounds. Too often we allow
assumptions, bitterness, and dishonesty
to shape our interaction. This cannot be
the standard for leadership in the city.
Skenctity deserves better and we must be
better. Our responsibility is to model
unity, not perform it, but live it. to
show their integrity. To show that
integrity still matters, to demonstrate
strength is found not in tearing one
another down, but building one another
up. We will communic When we communicate
with truth, listen with humility, and
treat each person with dignity. We can
create space for real progress and real
healing. The future of Skenctity depends
on leadership who put people above
politics, purpose above eagle,
and truth above convenience. If we want
the city where every resident feels
valued, safe, and seen, then we must
start by treating one another with
respect. This is how we move forward.
This is how we honor our city, and this
is how we build a stronger, more
compassionate, and more purpose-driven
skinnity. I stand here before you today
not seeking validation but embra em
embracing my responsibility. I stand
here ready to serve with conviction,
clarity and faith that guides every step
I take. I am committed to truth. I am
committed to integrity and I am
committed to serve the people of skity
without compromise. Thank you all all
that help me all that's been there for
me. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you
for believing in this mission and thank
you for walking with me. God bless you
all.
>> [applause]
[clears throat]
>> Good afternoon everyone. First I want to
thank the people who brought me to this
moment. To my parents, thank you for
always supporting me and for teaching me
the values that guide me today. To my
friends and supporters, thank you for
standing by my side, knocking on doors,
having hard conversations, and believing
in this campaign and in this city. As my
wonderful fiance, thank you for your
patience, your strength, and your
support over this past year and
everything that came with it. You
carried a lot so I could do this, and I
am truly, truly grateful. I stand here
with deep gratitude as a new member of
the Skenctity City Council. This is a
great honor and a trust that the people
of Skenctity have placed in me. Thank
you for believing that together we can
move our city in the right direction. I
also understand what it means to be the
youngest person ever to hold this seat.
That is not just about me, but it's
about every young person who wants to be
heard and have a role in shaping our
future. It it proves that leadership is
not about age, but about service,
listening, and being willing to work
hard for others. Connectity has a proud
history. We were once known as the city
that lit and hauled the world. A place
where new ideas and hard work helped
power communities far beyond our own.
That history should guide us now and
challenge us to show good, honest, and
responsible leadership in how we treat
one another and how we make decisions.
As I begin this work, I know how much
trust you have placed in me. I will
serve all of Skenctity and remember that
this seat does not belong to me, belongs
to the people of Skenctity. From our
busy neighborhoods to our local
businesses, from our parks and playing
fields to our cultural landmarks, we are
one community. A community of
resilience, creativity, and heart. Thank
you again for the trust you have placed
in me. I am honored to serve as your
councilman, and I look forward to
working with each and every one of you.
Makes Skity a better place. Thank you,
and let's get to work. [applause]
entertain a motion to this meeting.
I apologize. We're going to have a
benediction
from Pastor Roberts of the Faith
Deliverance Tabernacle.
Almighty God, we thank you today for our
community and leaders.
We ask your blessings upon our newly
inspired council members after the
entire council.
financial wisdom to discern, integrity
to act, and humility to serve all
citizens with justice and compassion.
May they work together for the common
good, promoting peace, opportunity,
and wellbeing for everyone in our city.
Strength to face challenges with courage
and to build a future. We all can
flourish. We ask this.
for the good of our city and
his people. In the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
» Thank you, pastor. I'll entertain a
motion to adjourn
some of council meeting
12.
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