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City of Delaware Special Council Meeting – Swearing-In of Matt McClellan – February 23, 2026

Meeting Portal — Monday, February 23, 2026
BodyDelaware, Ohio
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DateMonday, February 23, 2026
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Transcript — Verbatim
1:26

The time is six thirty-five, and we will call the order the special meeting for February twenty-third, twenty twenty-six.

1:33

Rocka, please.

1:35

Miss Griffith.

1:36

Mr.

1:37

Haynes.

1:38

Here.

1:38

Mr.

1:38

McClellan is here, but not technically in.

1:42

Sorry.

1:44

Mr.

1:44

Ryder.

1:45

Dr.

1:45

Bogitt.

1:46

Here.

1:46

Vice Mayor Frazier.

1:47

Here.

1:48

Mayor Riggle.

1:49

Yeah.

1:50

And at this time, we will swear in our newest council member, Matt McClellan.

2:06

Okay, raise your right hand.

2:11

I solemnly swear.

2:12

I solemnly swear.

2:13

Well, I will support the Constitution of the United States.

2:16

And I will support the Constitution of the United States.

2:19

And of the state of Ohio.

2:20

And of the state of Ohio.

2:22

And I will in all respects obey.

2:24

And I will in all respects obey.

2:25

And compliance with the provisions.

2:27

And complying with the provisions.

2:31

Of the city of Delaware.

2:33

And we'll faithfully discharge.

2:35

And we'll faithfully discharge all the duties of the office.

2:38

All the duties of the office of Delaware City Council, third ward.

2:41

Of Delaware City Council, third ward.

2:53

She will notize it.

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Summary of Proceedings

City of Delaware Special Council Meeting – Swearing-In of Matt McClellan

A special meeting of the Delaware City Council was held on February 23, 2026, beginning at 6:35 PM (originally scheduled for 6:30 PM). The sole purpose was to administer the oath of office to Matt McClellan as the newly appointed Third Ward council member. All council members were present, including Mayor Riggle, Vice Mayor Frazier, and members Griffith, Haynes, Ryder, and Dr. Bogitt.

Consent Calendar

  • No items were considered.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • None.

Discussion Items

  • Swearing‑In of Matt McClellan: Council President pro‑tem administered the oath. McClellan recited the oath, pledging to support the U.S. and Ohio constitutions, comply with the city charter, and faithfully discharge the duties of Delaware City Council, Third Ward.

Key Outcomes

  • Matt McClellan was officially sworn in as the Third Ward council member. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward.

Meeting Transcript

The time is six thirty-five, and we will call the order the special meeting for February twenty-third, twenty twenty-six. Rocka, please. Miss Griffith. Mr. Haynes. Here. Mr. McClellan is here, but not technically in. Sorry. Mr. Ryder. Dr. Bogitt. Here. Vice Mayor Frazier. Here. Mayor Riggle. Yeah. And at this time, we will swear in our newest council member, Matt McClellan. Okay, raise your right hand. I solemnly swear. I solemnly swear. Well, I will support the Constitution of the United States. And I will support the Constitution of the United States. And of the state of Ohio. And of the state of Ohio. And I will in all respects obey. And I will in all respects obey. And compliance with the provisions. And complying with the provisions. Of the city of Delaware. And we'll faithfully discharge. And we'll faithfully discharge all the duties of the office. All the duties of the office of Delaware City Council, third ward. Of Delaware City Council, third ward. She will notize it.

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