Council members take oath of office

RITZVILLE – Three City Council members took the oath of office, Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Adams County Auditor Heidi Hunt administered the oath to new Councilwoman Marsha Reimers Smith, and to re-elected Councilmen Scott Yaeger and Mike Schrag.

Councilwoman Michelle Plumb was also re-elected, but was not present for the ceremony.

During the meeting, the council bid farewell to outgoing Councilman Mark Weigand.

Mayor Linda Kadlec thanked Weigand for his service, and recognized his support and advocacy for the Ritzville golf course.

The council also approved Ordinance No. 2158 amending the 2021 city bud...