Monona officials sworn in at organizational meeting; judge pledges to administer justice impartially

At the City of Monona's organizational meeting on Tuesday the 16th, newly elected alderpersons and the municipal judge were sworn into office and pledged to uphold the constitutions of the United States and the state of Wisconsin.

Multiple alderpersons recited the oath of office, pledging to "support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Wisconsin" and to "faithfully discharge the duties of said office." One oath-taker identified himself in the transcript as Brian; the transcript records his affirmation in the hearing.

A municipal judge-elect identified in the transcript as "Alysa mppy" took the judicial oath and said she would "administer justice without respect to persons" and "faithfully and impartially discharge the duties" of the office. Following the oaths, officials and guests posed for a group photograph and exchanged congratulations.

The meeting proceeded with routine organizational items after the ceremonial swearing-in. The transcript does not list full names, vote tallies, or additional biographical details for the newly sworn officials beyond the statements quoted above. The next agenda items included election of council leadership and a set of appointments.