KAYSVILLE -- With at least 70 members of the Davis Marching Band lending musical support, Kaysville's new mayor and two new city council members were sworn into office Tuesday night. The band, recognized across the state and nationally, formed a horse shoe around the periphery of the council chambers, as at least 100 people looked on during the 45-minute ceremony. District Judge Rodney Page, Kaysville, performed the honors of officially installing the three office-holders. Neka Roundy, a former council member, assumed duties as the city's chief elected official, while Gil Miller, previously on the council in an appointed capacity, joined as an elected member. Lynn Galbraith was also sworn in as a new council member.

Speaking to the Clipper following the ceremony, Roundy said she wanted to "press forward with economic development, particularly in the west part of the city."



She has previously also expressed concern that any new development not be done to the peril of existing downtown businesses.

She also said that although the Recreation, Arts & Parks tax did not pass muster with voters in the November, 2004 elections, the city would support any such efforts by official declaration -- particularly as it could bolster the city's recreation program.

Roundy also noted she has received support from "all corners," meaning those who may have waged campaigns against her before this last election, would now throw their support behind her efforts.

The new council members said they intended to move forward with their campaign platforms.