New Austin Mayor & Council Sworn In
- Kirk Watson officially took office as Austin's new Mayor.
- Three Council members—Gus Garcia, Bill Spelman, and Willie C. Lewis—were sworn in.
- The Council re-elected Gus Garcia to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
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Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JUNE 15,1997 1. Swearing in ceremonies of the newly elected Mayor, Place 2, Place 5 and Place 6 of the City Council (Oath of Office) Judge Orlinda Naranjo gave Oath of Office to Kirk Watson, Mayor; Gus Garcia, Place 2; Bill Spelman, Place 5 and Willie C. Lewis, Place 6. Mayor Watson called the meeting to order, Councilmember Griffith absent. 2. Election of Mayor Pro Tern Motion to re-elect Gus Garcia as Mayor Pro Tern on, Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. ADJOURNED at 5:30 p.m. Approved on this the 26th day of June, 1997, on Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote.