City council appoints new mayor, swears in chief of police

  • City council appoints new mayor, swears in chief of police
    City council appoints new mayor, swears in chief of police
  • Left photo- JP Pct. 1 Jeff Hightower (right) swears in newly appointed Meridian Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis. Right photo- Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis (right) swears Meridian Chief of Police Blake Johnson into office. Ashley Barner | Meridian Tribune
    Left photo- JP Pct. 1 Jeff Hightower (right) swears in newly appointed Meridian Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis. Right photo- Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis (right) swears Meridian Chief of Police Blake Johnson into office. Ashley Barner | Meridian Tribune
Meridian City Council met Monday evening to discuss the appointment of a new mayor after the passing of Mayor Johnnie Hauerland on July 24, 2021. “During the last election, Ryan was going to run for mayor, but when Johnnie stepped up and ran for mayor, Ryan didn’t want to run against Johnnie,” said Councilmember Jackye Hatley while discussing the appointment of a new mayor. “I’d like to make a…

To access content, please login or purchase a subscription to The Clifton Record or Meridian Tribune.