Council swears in new city manager Chris Bowman and swears in Officer Deja Anderson

At the June 2 meeting, Bowmont’s council performed two ceremonial actions: the formal swearing‑in of newly appointed City Manager Chris Bowman, and the swearing‑in ceremony for Officer Deja Anderson of the Bowmont Police Department.

Chris Bowman took the oath of office and spoke briefly, thanking the council and noting he is a longtime local resident; staff and council welcomed his family. Pastor Mike Thompson offered prayer and anointing for the city manager as part of the ceremony. Separately, the council and police chief introduced Officer Deja Anderson—who previously worked at the California Department of Corrections and the San Bernardino Police Department—and Anderson was sworn in and received his badge; family members participated in the badge pinning and photographs followed.

Councillors thanked the families and congratulated both officials. The ceremonial items preceded the council’s regular business agenda.