BY BTL STAFF
SOUTHFIELD – With the start of the new year and a new Mich. legislative term, newly elected members for the state have begun swearing in, gearing up for the 2015 cycle.
Jeremy Moss, openly gay Michigan State Representative-Elect for the 35th District consisting of Southfield, is to host his swearing in ceremony Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. inside the City Council Chambers at Southfield City Hall and has opened up the event to the public.
Southfield Councilman Kenson Silver will serve as the master of ceremonies, which will include remarks by Southfield Acting Mayor Donal Fracassi and outgoing 35th House District State Rep., Rudy Hobbs. Southfield City Clerk Nancy L.M. Banks will officiate the swearing-in of Moss followed by a reception with light hors d'oeuvres in the main lobby.
According to the Facebook event page, 116 people have RSVPed thus far. For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 248-796-5150.
Join Jeremy Moss In His Swearing In Ceremony
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