NEW LEADERS TAKE OFFICE

With tears in her eyes, Blue Ridge Mayor Rhonda Haight, left, is shown taking her Oath of Office during the administration’s first council meeting Tuesday, January 18. She is shown alongside City Clerk Amy Mintz.

Blue Ridge Councilman Bill Bivins is shown giving his Oath of Office during the new administration’s first council meeting Tuesday, January 18. Beside Bivins is City Clerk Amy Mintz.

Giving her Oath of Office is Blue Ridge Councilwoman Christy Kay, left, with brother, Thomas, holding the bible and City Clerk Amy Mintz.

During the first official meeting of the new Blue Ridge council, the new members were sworn in. Giving his Oath of Office is Councilman Jack Taylor with Tonya Nuelle, middle, holding the bible and City Clerk Amy Mintz.

New Blue Ridge Councilwoman Angie Arp, left, was sworn into office during the council’s first meeting Tuesday, January 18. She is shown with daughter Whitney Arp Mayer, middle, and City Clerk Amy Mintz.

Dr. Bill Whaley is shown being sworn onto the Blue Ridge City Council during the council’s first meeting Tuesday, January 18. He is shown beside Allison Whaley, middle, and City Clerk Amy Mintz.