2009 Press Release: Welcome, New Des Plaines Officials!

For immediate release
May 14, 2009

The City of Des Plaines welcomed newly elected officials at the May 4, 2009 City Council Meeting as they were sworn by Judge Mathias Delort. Pictured are scenes from the evening:

Judge Mathias Delort issues the oath of City Clerk to Gloria Ludwig.

First Ward Alderman Pat Haugeberg addresses the audience after being sworn into public service.

First Ward Alderman Pat Haugeberg addresses the audience
after being sworn into public service.

Third Ward Alderman Math Bogusz recites the oath of alderman.

Newly sworn Mayor Martin J. Moylan addresses the crowd in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Newly sworn Mayor Martin J. Moylan addresses the crowd
in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Moylan succeeds Mayor Tony Arredia who
served the City for ten years.

Newly elected City Clerk Gloria Ludwig (left) recently issued the oath of alderman to 7th Ward Alderman Dan Wilson (right).

Newly elected City Clerk Gloria Ludwig (left) recently issued the oath
of alderman to 7th Ward Alderman Dan Wilson (right),
as he was unable to be present at the May 4, 2009 City Council meeting.

Jim Brookman raises his right hand as he repeats the official aldermanic oath to Judge Mathias Delort.

Jim Brookman raises his right hand as he repeats the official aldermanic oath
to Judge Mathias Delort. Brookman will service as 5th Ward Alderman.

Mayor Tony Arredia addresses the crowd that came to observe the official swearing in the City Council Chambers.

Mayor Tony Arredia addresses the crowd that came to observe the
official swearing in the City Council Chambers.
Mayor Arredia was presented with a sundial as a gift from the City Council.

Former Mayor Tony Arredia, Lisa Moylan, Mayor Marty Moylan�s wife and Mrs. Jean Arredia pose for a photograph at a reception held following the City Council Meeting.

Former Mayor Tony Arredia, Lisa Moylan, Mayor Marty Moylan�s wife
and Mrs. Jean Arredia pose for a photograph at a
reception held following the City Council Meeting.

City Clerk Gloria Ludwig and Mayor Marty Moylan pose for a photograph in the Council Chambers

City Clerk Gloria Ludwig and Mayor Marty Moylan pose for a
photograph in the Council Chambers.

City Clerk Donna McAllister receives a crystal vase from the City Council Members.

City Clerk Donna McAllister receives a crystal vase from the City Council Members.
Outgoing Aldermen received clocks and Mayor Arredia was the recipient of a sundial.

John Robinson is sworn in as Des Plaines 2nd Ward Alderman by Judge Bruce Lester at the May 18, 2009 City Council Meeting. Robinson will fill the vacancy occurring due to the election of Marty Moylan as Mayor. Moylan previously served as the 2nd Ward Alderman.