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DAYTON—The Dayton City Council convened its monthly meeting at 6 PM on January 12, 2022.

Four new city council members, Laura Aukerman, Teeny McMunn, Marchand Hovrud, and Tyler Dieu, were sworn in at the January 12 meeting. Misty Yost and Dain Nysoe remain in their seats through 2023, and position six is vacant.

Mayor Zac Weatherford announced the passing of City Council Member Byron Kaczmarski, leaving position six vacant. He also reported that Hovrud plans to serve on the council until her move from the area.

The council elected Dain Nysoe to serve as the mayor pro tempore for 2022.

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