Council approves Resolution B1-2025 for January oath of office; Anthony McNeil sworn in as mayor

The Lansing City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution B1-2025, authorizing the administration of the oath of office for members-elect at the first regular meeting in January. The measure passed on a roll-call vote and the council then administered the oath to Anthony McNeil, who repeated the standard oath and affirmed he would support the U.S. and Kansas constitutions and "faithfully discharge the duties of mayor for the City of Lansing."

Why it matters: Adopting the resolution set the formal schedule for seating newly elected members and allowed the council to complete the customary swearing-in within the meeting. After the oath, McNeil took his seat as mayor and the council continued its agenda.

Vote: The resolution passed by unanimous roll-call vote of members present. The transcript records all present councilmembers voting "yes." No amendments were offered.

Ending: With the oath administered, McNeil began performing mayoral duties for the remainder of the meeting.