New city council members sworn in
Posted/updated on: May 15, 2026 at 12:01 am
TYLER – On Wednesday, May 13, City of Tyler City Council members were sworn into office. Those taking their oath of office included newly elected Councilmembers Clint Childs (District 4) and Carleen Dark-Bays (District 6).
Re-elected Council member Petra Hawkins (District 2) will be re-sworn in at a later date.
Following the swearing-in, the council held its first meeting, where they elected District 2 Council member Petra Hawkins as Mayor Pro Tem. Members of the Council elect the Mayor Pro Tem, who serves in the Mayor’s absence for a one-year term.
