Florence City Council : Florence welcomes new council faces

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Ben Daniel, right, is sworn in by County Judge Steve Snell, left, as the Mayor for the City of Florence for his second and final term during the June 2 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Ben Daniel, right, is sworn in by County Judge Steve Snell, left, as the Mayor for the City of Florence for his second and final term during the June 2 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Two new residents were officially sworn in as Alderpersons during the City of Florence’s monthly city council meeting on June 2. 

Newcomers Jose Perez and Ashley Gilland had their oaths administered by County Judge Steve Snell at the beginning of the meeting. Ms. Gilland won 36.91 percent of the vote, and Mr. Perze scored 23.49 percent during the May 2 joint election, according to the Wil…