Councilor Lisa Giff takes oath as mayor of California city

The City of Calistoga held a special council meeting on October 12, 2024, primarily to certify the results of the recent election and administer the oath of office to newly elected officials.

During the meeting, Councilman Cooper made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eisenberg, to approve a resolution accepting the election results. The motion passed unanimously, confirming the election outcomes.

Following this, the newly elected mayor, Lisa Giff, along with Council Members Iris Lopez Ortega and Gift, took their oaths of office. The city clerk led the officials in reciting the oath, which included pledges to support and defend the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of California. The ceremony concluded with congratulations from the council members and the city clerk.

The next item on the agenda involved adopting a resolution to confirm the selection of a vice mayor, marking the beginning of the new council's responsibilities. This meeting signifies a pivotal moment for the city as it transitions to new leadership.