Politics & Government

Powell Becomes Mayor

Then current Mayor Nick Tell turned over the mayorship to next-in-line Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Powell Tuesday might before a standing-room-only crowd.

New Mayor Wayne Powell succeeded former Mayor Nick Tell Tuesday night in a packed council chamber.

In a lighthearted moment, after giving a lengthy speech about his plans as mayor, Mayor Powell produced a rather large gavel for a humorous moment.

A Beach Reporter article details what the mayor said.

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