Kurt Rickard retains the position of Mayor in Hancock

Hancock’s city council met new councilors last evening. During Hancock’s organizational meeting, new councilors Laura Givens and Dean Woodbeck were sworn in by Clerk Linda Kalenic.

Councilor Ron Blau nominated Kurt Rickard to stay on as Mayor. Rickard will hold the post for a one-year term. Councilor Whitney Wartsler was elevated to mayor pro tem and will fill in for Rickard in the case of his absence.

In addition to changes at the leadership table, the council determined members of council committees and representation with various community groups Hancock has a voting interest in.

 Hancock will meet again next Wednesday at 6 pm for its regular November meeting.