Green River City Councilman Ted Barney is sworn in prior to taking his seat Tuesday evening. Barney will fill the unexpired term associated to the position he was elected to two weeks ago.
While election winners like Pete Rust, Allan Wilson and Randal Wendling will have to wait for the new year before assuming their elected positions, one Nov. 4 winner was appointed to his council position last night.
Ted Barney, who was elected to Ward II in Green River two weeks ago, was appointed to fill the unexpired term associated with the position he was elected to. Former Councilman Adam Coppolo resigned earlier this year and the council decided to wait for the election's conclusion to appoint the winner of the race between Barney and former Councilman Ted York.
"We felt we needed you to fill out the unexpired term," Mayor Hank Castillon said.
Barney said he has mostly been working on getting up to speed for his position through meeting city employees and reading documents like the city's budget.
"I'm happy to be here and look forward to serving the city," Barney said.
Other councilmen have expressed their confidence in Barney being a great fit on the council.
"I've known him several years and he's a great asset to the city," Councilman Brett Stokes said.
Councilman Mark Peterson also believes, Barney will be a great asset to the council, saying he looks forward to working with him in the coming months.
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