KINGMAN – Re-elected Mayor Ken Watkins and Council incumbents Cherish Sammeli, Jamie Stehly and Keith Walker have begun serving new terms of office after they were sworn in during the Dec. 3 Kingman City Council meeting. Newly elected council member Jim Dykens was also issued his oath of office.
“I’m excited to be here,” Dykens told his council mates. “I’m looking forward to serving with everybody here and staff. I look forward to the next two years.”
Dkyens succeeds Cengiz Arik, who exits office very impressed by his Council experience. Arik praised Council members and city staff and he recited a list of accomplishments and involvements.
“I’m excited to see what the future holds for Kingman. Kingman is back and the momentum is real,” Arik said. “It has been an honor to serve Kingman and I look forward to continuing to support this incredible community.”
Former Bullhead City Council member, District 2 Mohave County Board of Supervisor elect Rich Lettman introduced himself during the Kingman Council session.
“I’m replacing Hildy Angius on the Board of Supervisors. She’s back in Washington attending conferences for new state legislators. She asked me to convey that she looks forward to working with the City of Kingman, representing you and your citizens in the Arizona state legislature,” Lettman said.
“It’s really important that counties and cities get along. Fortunately, four of the five members of the incoming Board of Supervisors all have service on city councils. That is critical to understanding your needs as well as the county’s needs.”
Dave Hawkins
