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Cary Village Board Members Sworn in

The new Cary Village Board takes their seats.

Trustees Barbara Hill, Mark Kownick, Al Pilli, and Debra McNamee were retired at Tuesday's Cary Village Board Meeting.

Former Trustee Hill was awarded a key to the city in recognition of over 11 years of working for the village.

Former Trustee McNamee will likewise be honored with a key to the Village of Cary, but was not present at the board meeting. McNamee served the Village for over sixteen years and was the first female Mayor Pro-tem.

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Following the retirement of the previous Village Board, Mayor Tom Kierna swore in the newly elected Cary Village Board. Trustees Robert Bragg, Bruce Kaplan, Jeffery Kraus, and Karen Lukasik all raised their right hands and swore an oath to do their duty as board members.

Trustee Rick Dudek was unanimously approved in his appointment as Mayor Pro-Tem.

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Kierna issued two proclamations in reference to Cary’s participation in National Public Works week and National Police Week.

Volunteers were recognized for their service, and all trustee motions, reports, and resolutions were approved.

The next village board meeting will begin at 7 p.m, May 17 at Cary Village Hall, 655 Village Dr.

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