A brief swearing-in ceremony Tuesday brought four members onto the Lynchburg City Council.

Presiding official opened the ceremony by thanking those in attendance and saying, "It's a special day. It's certainly for the new council members that are being sworn in." The official noted the challenges of public service and said, "we do owe a debt of gratitude to all individuals willing to serve."

Jacqueline Timmer, Dr. Sterling Wilder, Kurt Diemer and Chris Berardi each placed a hand on a Bible and repeated the oath to "support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia" and to "faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as a member of the Lynchburg City Council according to the best of my ability." After each oath the presiding official congratulated the newly sworn members.

The presiding official identified several officials and guests in the audience, including "senator Pete," "delegate Walker," City Manager Winter Bridal, Deputy City Manager Patrick, retired council member Hegleson, and other city officials. The transcript records that the registrar and the commissioner of revenues were present, as well as the Commonwealth's Attorney, Miss Harrison, and City Attorney, Mister Freeman; the city clerk organized the event.

The ceremony concluded with the presiding official inviting attendees to mingle, saying a reception "must be out in the hallway" if one was available.

No votes or formal council business were recorded at the ceremony; the transcript records only the administration of the oaths and congratulatory remarks.