Rebekka Dailey, Lowrey Moyer, Ed Cannon sworn in at meeting
The Town of Wellington on Tuesday night introduced two new faces to its Board of Trustees and welcomed a familiar one back for another term.
Rebekka Dailey, who received the most votes in the April 2 election, was sworn in to serve her second consecutive term as trustee during a special meeting of the board, while Lowrey Moyer and Ed Cannon, who received the second and third most votes, respectively, took the oath for the first time.
After being sworn in, the newly elected trustees were given the opportunity to address the rest of the board as well as those in attendance.
“In the tapestry of democracy lies the resilience of our community,” Moyer told the crowded board room. “Together we possess what is needed to conquer any obstacle and forge a path to a brighter tomorrow.”
Dailey thanked Wellington voters for choosing her for another term and talked about how the experience gained during her first term has prepared her for the second.
“Through those last four years, the knowledge that I have gained, the relationships, the network and opportunities that I have had have really set me up for success, to continue on the next four years and lend everything I’ve learned back to the Town,” she says.
Cannon expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to make Wellington a better place for residents.
“I’m excited about the next four years,” he said. “I’m excited to work with this Board of Trustees. I’m excited to work with staff. I’m excited to represent the community, and I hope to get to know all of you.”
Also during the meeting, the board selected Trustee Brian Mason to be Mayor Pro Tem for the next two years. Mayor Pro Tem performs the duties of mayor if the elected mayor is absent or otherwise unable to perform the duties of the office. Ashley MacDonald, a trustee who did not seek re-election when her term expired this month, filled the role since 2022.
Before swearing in the new trustees, the Board recognized the service of outgoing Trustee Jon Gaiter, whose term expired Tuesday. Gaiter was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Mayor Calar Chaussee, and he addressed the room, urging the new board to work together to best represent the residents of Wellington.
“Your job here as trustees is to represent the residents,” he said to the new board. “We’re their elected representatives, we’re their voice. I hope you guys can do that job well.”
Dailey, Moyer and Cannon will serve with Trustee Shirrell Tietz, Trustee Dave Wiegand, Mason and Chaussee, whose terms all expire in 2026. The first regular meeting of the new Board of Trustees is slated for 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the
Board Room at the Leeper Center, 3800 Wilson Ave., in Wellington. As always, residents can attend the meeting in person or virtually via Zoom.
