WESTMONT, Ill. — The Westmont Village Board on May 1 held a ceremonial swearing‑in for newly elected and re‑elected officials, unanimously approved a consent agenda including Finance Ordinance No. 9, and appointed Matt Scales to fill a vacant trustee seat.

Mayor Nero, sworn in at the meeting, said the village will “invest in a proactive economic development program” and that the community development department will be a priority to make the village “one of the best to work with in the county.” He also said the village will increase outreach and information sharing to residents.

The board approved the consent agenda, which included Village Board minutes for April 17, 2025; Finance Ordinance No. 9 in the aggregate amount of $1,125,680.44; a purchase order to the West Central Municipal Conference for $41,138 for a spring tree‑planting program; and four proclamations (Public Service Week, Municipal Clerks Week, National Police Week and Taiwanese American Heritage Week). Manager Steve May read the consent items aloud to the board before members voted.

The board considered and unanimously approved Mayor Nero’s nomination of Matt Scales to fill the trustee position vacated when Nero became mayor. Trustee Matt Scales then repeated the oath of office and took his seat on the board.

The meeting included multiple ceremonial oaths: Amanda Simmski was sworn in as municipal clerk and several trustees took or reaffirmed their oaths of office.

The new mayor framed three near‑term priorities: a targeted, proactive business‑attraction effort; streamlining permitting and development processes in community development so projects move more quickly; and stepped‑up communication with residents to share facts and solicit input. Nero described the program as “hyper selective on areas of focus that realize results at a much faster pace” and said permitting and customer service would be a particular emphasis.

Board business otherwise followed a routine agenda. The consent agenda passed on a roll call vote and the appointment of Scales passed unanimously on a motion from Trustee Little with a second recorded by another trustee. No ordinance adoptions, budget amendments or contested votes were taken that evening.

The meeting drew a larger‑than‑usual audience of local officials and residents, including neighboring mayors and DuPage County officials who attended portions of the ceremony. After the formal business, the board adjourned.