The city of Plum Grove welcomed new leadership during its regular City Council meeting Tuesday evening, May 13. Held every second Tuesday of the month, the meeting marked a smooth transition as three new council members were officially sworn into office.
This year, the city canceled its election after candidates Robert Sanchez and Sarah Woodbury ran unopposed. Sitting council members voted unanimously in favor of the cancellation, allowing the city to move forward with swearing in the new members. Council members Danielle Enloe and Diana Chunn were not present at the meeting.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Sanchez was sworn in to replace Position 1, previously held by Deborah Bell.
Sanchez, a Navy veteran, shared that his goal is to figure out what is better for the city.
“I want to see if we can progress forward instead of regressing backwards. Make it a better place to live for everybody,” said Sanchez.
He also noted that he is the son of sitting Council Member Froy Ortiz.
Woodbury was sworn in to replace Position 3, formerly held by Enloe. A veterinary technician with 15 years of experience, she expressed her passion for animal rescue and community issues.
“I want to make a difference,” she said. “Speeding and animal control are some of my main concerns. Our personal animals that we have right now all come from Plum Grove. We have adopted 12 dogs that have all gone to Minnesota.”
Mildred Sowell, who has lived in Plum Grove for 62 years, took the oath of office for Position 5, replacing Kevin Lee.
“I’d like to get this Plum Grove Road fixed,” said Sowell.
In another key change, Ortiz was named mayor pro tem, replacing Lee in that role.
With the swearing-in complete, the council now turns its attention to the months ahead, as the newly seated members aim to address infrastructure, safety and overall concerns in the city.
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