Newly elected Oakdale City Council members Jeff Kettering, left, and Jarod Pitassi, right, were sworn into office by Deputy City Clerk Colleen Andersen during a special council meeting on Monday, Dec. 9. Both will serve a four-year term, having won the seats in the November election. Also, outgoing City Council members Fred Smith and Bob Amaral were recognized for their service during the special council meeting as they prepared to step down from the dais. Neither sought re-election his year. Shown, form left, City Council member Christopher Smith, Fred Smith, Mayor Cherilyn Bairos, Bob Amaral and City Council member Kayleigh Gilbert.

Leader Photos By Kim Van Meter