The South Kingstown Town Council held its swearing-in ceremony on November 25, 2024, where significant leadership decisions were made regarding the council's presidency and vice presidency. The meeting commenced with the council addressing nominations for the position of council president.

Initially, Deb Bergner was nominated for the role. However, after a roll call vote, the motion failed, with a majority of council members voting against her nomination. Following this, Rory McEntee was nominated and successfully elected as the new council president, receiving affirmative votes from the majority of council members. McEntee expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized his commitment to fostering collaboration and finding solutions for the town during his term, which will last until November 2026.

After the election of the council president, McEntee opened the floor for nominations for vice president. Deb Bergner nominated herself, while Mike Marin was also nominated. A vote was conducted for Bergner's nomination, which failed to pass. Subsequently, the council voted on Mike Marin's nomination, which was successful, securing him the position of vice president.

The meeting concluded with a clear direction for the council under the new leadership, highlighting the importance of teamwork and progress for the town of South Kingstown.