McKinney Swears In Justin Beller and Jeray Feltsis to City Council

Mayor George Fuller administered oaths to two re-elected council members Tuesday evening as the McKinney City Council met in its chambers at 401 East Virginia Street.

Justin Beller was sworn in to represent District 1 and Jeray Feltsis was sworn in to represent District 3 following the general election held May 3, 2025.

The installations were brief ceremonies that included remarks from Mayor George Fuller and City Manager Paul Grimes placing the new terms in context. Fuller presented certificates and praised both officials' experience and community service; he said Beller brings “a deep understanding” of local housing and transportation issues and lauded Feltsis's “passion, her compassion, her thoughtfulness.”

“Justin brings to the city council something so unique, so special, so valuable in his knowledge,” Fuller said after Beller’s certificate was presented.

Beller thanked family, staff and voters and pledged to continue serving. “I hope I can live up to that,” he said after taking the oath.

Feltsis used her remarks to thank many volunteers and supporters from her campaign and reflected on decisions that led her to public service. In part, she said, “I believe that God gives you a series of choices in life, and the results of those choices are what determine your outcome.”

City Manager Paul Grimes addressed the council after the oaths, noting the council’s role in directing staff and promising continued support for council priorities: “We have seven bosses and it takes a majority of a council to tell staff which way to go.”

The council recessed briefly after the installations and then returned to its published agenda. There were no formal policy votes tied to the ceremony; the actions were ceremonial oaths and brief congratulatory remarks.