LR Judges, City Directors sworn in on New Year's Day | News

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - The City of Little Rock conducted its swearing-in ceremony on New Year's Day.

Five officials took their oaths of office Tuesday morning in the rotunda of City Hall.

Those individuals include:

Ret. Judge John Plegge swore-in Judge Alice Lightle, Little Rock District Court First Division

Judge Wiley Branton Jr. swore-in Judge Vic Fleming, Little Rock District Court Second Division

Judge Wiley Branton Jr. swore-in Judge Mark Leverett, Little Rock District Court Third Division

Judge Van Smith swore-in City Director Brad Cazort
Judge Patti James swore-in City Director Joan Adcock
Ret. Judge John Plegge swore-in City Director Gene Fortson

Mayor Mark Stodola provided the welcome and closing remarks. Reverend Mary Vano of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church delivered the invocation.

A reception followed the ceremony at the Robinson Center Music Hall.