Published January 26. 2022 11:38AM
In near simultaneous ceremonies recently, area politicians took their oaths for the offices to which they were elected.
The primary election was held Nov. 2, 2021.
COVID-19 sidelined Lehigh Commissioner Zachary Cole-Borghi keeping him from attending the ceremony in person.
Lehigh County Commissioner Jeffery Dutt had previously taken his oath of office because he was already an appointed commissioner; however, Jan. 3 marked the start of his first elected term of office. Dutt was appointed in December 2020 to fill the seat of Nathan Brown.
Amy L. Zanelli stepped down from her office as a Lehigh County Commissioner when she was elected as District Magistrate in District 31-01-06, Fountain Hill.
Lehigh County Executive Phillips Armstrong started his second term.
Phillips Armstrong begins his second term as Lehigh County Executive when sworn in Jan. 3. Armstrong is sworn in by Judge Melissa Pavlack.
Former Lehigh County Commissioner Amy L. Zanelli is sworn in as a district magistrate of District 31-01-06 Jan. 3.
Jeffrey Dutt takes his oath of office as a Lehigh County Commissioner representing District 5.
Contributed photo Zachary Cole-Borghi takes his oath of office remotely. Cole-Borghi represents District 3.
Press Photos by Douglas Graves Lehigh County Commissioner Geoff Brace is sworn in Jan. 3. Brace represents District 4.
Former Lower Macungie Township Commissioner Ronald W. Beitler is sworn in as a Lehigh County Commissioner. Beitler represents District 2.
Antonio A. Peneda is sworn in as a Lehigh County Commissioner to represent District 1.
